Chapter 264: 263 “…Are you serious? Chapter 264: 263 “…Are you serious? In this matter, there indeed was no conflict to speak of between Shane and the entirety of the Demon Clan.
Even if there were some doubts that remained unresolved, this Seventh Demon was unquestionably the potential new Demon King that Nien had mentioned.
Given that fact, as the summoned Hero, Shane had reason to be an enemy of the other party.
Since the members of the Demon Clan also seemed to consider this individual an enemy, what reason did Shane have to conflict with them?
Thus, Shane said that in this matter, he really was on their side; that was the truth.
Just that, whether Jiasinta was willing to believe that, was another matter entirely.
“As someone by Princess Luosilusti’s side, you shouldn’t be entangled in matters with the Old Demon Clan Faction.” Jiasinta said this while also implying something deeper with his words: “That’s what I hope for.”
The subtext did not require much explanation.
Shane was also too lazy to offer further explanation.
“Anyway, I don’t plan on hindering any of you, and if possible, I would even offer my help,” Shane reluctantly said, “But unfortunately, I have more important matters to attend to and cannot afford to waste much time here.”
In other words, Shane was indicating that he would not be joining Jiasinta and the others in their actions.
Jiasinta looked somewhat surprised but said nothing in response.
He hadn’t been expecting Shane’s assistance in the first place.
Rather, the fact that Shane wasn’t going to stick around actually gave Jiasinta a bit of relief, not having to worry about whether he might do something to hinder his own plans.
However, the question was…
“So… what do you plan to do, Lady Ai?”
Jiasinta tentatively inquired of Ai Yi.
Ai Yi furrowed her brows.
If possible, she would certainly want to find the Demon Infant.
Compared to that matter, the issues concerning Vivian’s Team were of less concern to Ai Yi.
“If you don’t come along, I can’t find Vivian and the others at all. You decide for yourself,” Shane said to Ai Yi, rolling his eyes and speaking bluntly, causing a slight shift in the expressions of Jiasinta and the others.
But to the surprise of Jiasinta and the others, Ai Yi showed neither anger nor indignation, only a look of discontent and resignation.
“That’s how it is; I’ll accompany him,” Ai Yi stated matter-of-factly to Jiasinta.
This undoubtedly made Jiasinta regard Shane with even more significance.
Really… what on earth had this human done to their mistress…?
Why would their mistress, who normally didn’t care about anything, be so compliant to this human?
And with the mistress being so compliant to this human, could it bring any impact on the Demon Clan and the Demon Realm?
Jiasinta was worried that Shane might use his own mistress to do things detrimental to the Demon Clan and the Demon Realm.
(Should I tell Lord Sera about this?)
At that moment, Shane spoke again.
“That’s the situation; we expect to leave immediately and won’t be able to help you search for the Demon Infant,” Shane said: “Let’s divide our efforts then.”
Yes, divide their efforts.
“The matter concerning the Demon Infant, we’ll leave to you to resolve. There shouldn’t be any problems, right?” Shane glanced at the trembling twins of the Demon Clan standing behind Jiasinta, then continued, “Ai Yi and I will go take care of our private affairs and deal with the culprits who caused this incident.”
The culprits behind this incident, without any doubt, were from the Galuo Li Family.
But Shane did not believe that every single one of them had perished under his “Aurora Meteor Shower.”
Since Farbion had chosen to use the Kingdom Knights to seal off the Canyon, it proved that there were others orchestrating the ritual in the Canyon.
Given that Vivian and her companions were still in the canyon and even looked as though they were fleeing, Shane had reason to believe that someone from the Galuo Li Family was overseeing all of this.
Perhaps Vivian’s Team had been targeted by the opposition.
Otherwise, they would not have recklessly run into the heart of the canyon, nor would they still be trapped here without leaving up to this moment.
“Is that so?” asked Jiasinta thoughtfully, nodding her head, “In that case, the matters of the Human Race Force will be left to you to solve.”
“Sure,” Shane readily agreed, looking at Jiasinta and then at Ai Yi, his expression strangely saying, “Should I step out and let you two talk privately?”
Upon hearing this, Jiasinta had yet to speak when Ai Yi shook her head first.
“No need, we’ve already decided on our course of action, so let’s not change it.” Ai Yi responded while also looking towards Jiasinta, with an indifferent tone, “Since you’ve arrived, the matter of the Demon Infant will be entrusted to you to resolve.”
“Yes,” Jiasinta replied respectfully, “I won’t disappoint… Your Highness.”
“Hm,” Ai Yi seemed unconcerned as she nodded her head.
And so, Shane left the area with Ai Yi.
Jiasinta watched as the two departed, her gaze lingering long after they had gone.
It was only then that Jesse and Lis seemed to breathe easier, exchanging glances that revealed the palpitations in their eyes.
Just now, they truly dared not interject a single word.
Knowing Ai Yi’s identity, seeing her face-to-face still brought immense pressure to Jesse and Lis.
Jesse and Lis spoke uneasily.
Jiasinta, of course, was aware of what the twin Demon Clan siblings were thinking.
It would indeed be incredible and deeply unsettling for anyone to see Ai Yi so unconcerned and unguarded with a previously inconspicuous Human.
Because this meant they had to reassess this Human, to no longer treat them with a casual attitude.
Otherwise, if Ai Yi truly saw Shane in a different light and decided to help him investigate certain matters, there would not be many in this world who could stand against her.
The apex of the Demon Clan being so close to a Human indeed could cause a variety of worrisome issues.
However, Jiasinta couldn’t say much about it.
After all, Ai Yi was her master, the one to whom she had sworn absolute loyalty.
As a result, Jiasinta had no place to comment on the matter.
Of course, just because Jiasinta couldn’t, that didn’t mean others couldn’t.
“It seems necessary to inform Lord Sera of this.”
At this moment, Shane had no idea that because of this, he would soon meet the true leader of the Demon Clan.
At the time, Shane was still messing around with Ai Yi.
“Have you had your fill of hugging?”
“Everyone has gone, and you still want to hug?”
“Isn’t that exactly why I should be hands-on, because there’s no one else around?”
“… Sorry, just joking, don’t look at me with murderous intent.”
After all, to truly lay a hand on this loli, one would need to take it slow in the courtship.
Otherwise, Shane felt that he might just end up being reborn for a second time.