Great Demon King

GDK 799: Man-made

Aobashi was famous in the City of Shadows not just for her outstanding strength and powerful position, but also for her good looks. Other than a man in the same class she was, like Erebus, an average person wouldn’t even dare to dream of having her.

Aobashi who usually dressed in green had a graceful and attractive-looking appearance. She had all the characteristics of great beauty. But unfortunately, because of her very high status and qualifications, very few men had the courage to pursue a romantic relationship with her.

<i>Oi! This is the woman that Erebus has a crush on!</i> Han Shuo reminded himself. He then smilingly said, “I have way too many women already. Besides, a dictatorial lady like Aobashi isn’t my cup of tea. You have nothing to worry about, Erebus.”

When Aobashi heard Han Shuo’s words, she stared at him with her bright eyes strangely before she suddenly giggled and said, “What are you so afraid of? You really thought that Erebus will believe that there’s something between us?”

Han Shuo laughed and said, “I just don’t want Erebus to misunderstand and feel jealous.”

“I’m not worried. Even if she wants someone else, she will not compromise her standards – I’m sure. Haha, what do I have to worry?” after hearing Han Shuo’s explanation, Erebus recalled that there were plenty of good-looking women in his House of Han and he became unworried.

“But, are you really sure?” said Aobashi in a mischievous smile as though she was determined to crush Erebus’ will.

“Erm… “ Erebus put on a troubled smile and was speechless.

While Han Shuo, Aobashi, and Erebus were cheerfully chatting, Camilla, Rugersey, and Batúk had drawn their lots. Wallace swept his gaze at the trio and immediately loudly said, “Aobashi, Erebus, it’s your turn!”

Ralph’s mind was filled with fury. He coldly groaned and loudly warned Han Shuo standing before him, “Lord Bryan, I will show you no mercy!”

Han Shuo put on a puzzled look. He then dug an ear with his pinkie, as though he thought there was a blockage in his ear canal. Only then he replied, “Is there something wrong with your ears? Do you have impeded hearings? Lord Andre asked me to have mercy – not you. Hehe, for your own sake, you better not be merciful – you are weak enough already. I’m really afraid that I will accidentally kill you in a snap!”

“Let us begin!” When Ralph discovered that he was no match against Han Shuo in a battle of throwing insults, he stopped the nonsense and charged into the arena.

As soon as the duo was near the arena, Wallace, the three major patriarchs, and the other Divine Guard Chiefs placed all their attention on the sand table they gathered around. Wallace did something and caused the sand table projection to zoom in on the two black dots. Han Shuo and Ralph’s figured were vividly and clearly displayed.

“If Ralph is also defeated in this battle, that will be so fantastic!” remarked Camilla softly.

“I really wonder if Bryan will win. Haha, he is always full of surprises!” remarked Jiya who was beside Camilla smilingly. She was wearing a faint smile and seemed hopeful to learn the outcome.

The patriarch of the House of Kinson, Caspar, looked at his daughter Jiya in astonishment. He was already quite surprised that two days earlier she had gone to visit the Fifth Corps. Being an expert in reading body language, Caspar noticed that something was unusual about his girl. Now, after hearing Jiya’s comment, a suspicion suddenly crossed his mind.

“Jiya, are you interested in that youngster?” asked Caspar softly. Being her father, Casper was very straightforward with Jiya.

Jiya was obviously startled. She raised her head and took a quick glance at Caspar and flusteredly replied, “What? I don’t know what you’re talking about, father!”

<i>She sure enough is!</i> Caspar knew his daughter very well. She would always be calm and have the same poker face in any situation. Her flustered reaction to the question means that the answer could not be more obvious!

“It is said that the youngster is a promiscuous one. Be mindful of that!” said Caspar before he softly continued, “But, if he is who you want, and if you have decided, your father will not stop you.”

Jiya was stunned and she looked at Caspar in disbelief. Her father had never been an open-minded person. For so many years, he had managed to chase away countless promising young men who adored her. She was surprised that Caspar had basically asked her to go for it, even when he was aware that Han Shuo already had many partners.

While Jiya was puzzled and pondered about her father’s decision, Camilla suddenly cried out in surprise, “Why can’t we see anything anymore?!”

Jiya was surprised and was worried about Han Shuo for no apparent reason. She turned her mind to the sand table and stopped thinking about anything else.

The sand table seemed to be operating normally. However, a massive cloud of white mist had floated into the arena out of nowhere and it just so happened to obstruct the region where Han Shuo and Ralph were. The spectating party who was excited about the battle could not be more anxious and frustrated.

Through the sand table, they could see dust flying and stones shooting from the mist. It was clear that an earth-shaking battle was happening in there but they had absolutely no clue who was winning or losing.

“City Lord, why is there suddenly a mist?” asked Caspar hastily.

Wallace too was baffled by it. He took out a magical mirror and inquired Andre, “What’s going on? Haven’t the arena been properly cleaned? How come a mist covered the area in the most critical time? Where did the mist come from?”

Andre in the magical mirror forced a smile and answered, “We have cleaned the arena properly. Such a thing can’t happen. I’m sure that this phenomenon is man-made!”

<i>Man-made!</i> Wallace bunched his brows. In every competition, Ralph would only focus on wildly attacking and wouldn’t spend any time to learn or change the environment. Therefore, if the mist was man-made, the only person who would do so must be Han Shuo. Wallace was absolutely certain of it!

<i>But why? Why didn’t he wants people to see his attacks?</i> pondered Wallace with his brows bunched.