Too similar.

Not only that aggressive look, but even the mocking tone was exactly the same as when she was at school.

Luo Yan surmised that this must be some kind of "persona" of the Enchanting Demon.

Once this "persona" ignited the desire to conquer, it was akin to walking straight into a trap, diving headlong into the Enchanting Demon's snare.

As for why he understood so well?

Of course, because Professor Lilith had taught it just like that in class.

Therefore, he didn't fall for the trap at all, his face maintaining a proper smile, and he politely said,

"You're looking well, dear Ms. Mia, I didn't expect that my bronze-level abilities had left such a deep impression on you."

"Well, of course... hehe."

Hearing the word 'dear', Mia, although aware it was just a polite pleasantry, couldn't help but feel her cheeks heat up slightly.

In order to cover up her embarrassment, she crossed her arms in front of her chest, deliberately tilting her chin higher than usual, twirling her forefinger around the tips of her hair, her face showing an effortless smile.

"Don't flatter yourself and get the wrong idea, It's not special treatment for you. After all, you're just the first Demon King whom I'm in charge of, and I certainly don't want to mar my career record with an unlucky stain. After all, a Bronze Demon King is just too weak, like mere cannon fodder, and might even be inferior to a slightly more formidable adventurer, possibly dying any day now,"

While saying this, she seemed to accidentally bite her tongue.

Although the way she expressed it was a bit convoluted, Luo Yan could tell she was concerned about him, hence he cracked a smile and went along with her words,

"Yes, yes, you are right, an unreliable Demon King like me might disappear any day now. So, in order not to let my demise become a stain on your career record, I hope Ms. Mia could take more care of our side in the future."

"Heh, hehe... It's good that you know how weak you are. The front lines are no joke, you should understand by now I'm not just trying to scare you,"

Mia was twirling a strand of hair around her finger repeatedly, obliviously forming a curling iron, thinking deeply when she coughed lightly in a suddenly compassionate tone,

"How about it? If you've had enough of the hardships, seeing as we're old classmates, I wouldn't mind pulling you back from the front lines—"

"No need for that," Luo Yan courteously declined her kind offer, continuing, "Thanks to your care, the Great Graveyard is doing quite well. By the way... that Oke is very useful; if there are similar talents, please be sure to keep me informed."

"Heh... quite tough, aren't you?" Her anticipation dashed, Mia's smile faltered slightly.

She had initially hoped the youngest son of the Dragon family would take the heat, but now it seemed unnecessary even to meet him.

She swiftly changed the subject.

"Speaking of which, you still don't have a place to stay, right? Hehehe, don't misunderstand, I'm not pitying you, just that a Bronze Demon King squeezing into an inn with stinking goblins is simply too pitiful. Well, I just happen to have a large empty house nearby, if you really have nowhere to stay—"

Luo Yan smiled and said,

"I plan on staying at the Temple on Elm Street in the west district of Demon City, and pay a visit to Priest Geoffrey, so there's no need for you to trouble yourself with my lodging."

"!!!"

That proud smile completely collapsed, Mia's expression looked as if the sky had fallen, and even her eyes began to well up with tears.

What was this maneuver?

"Right."

Suddenly recalling something, Luo Yan took out a palm-sized, finely crafted oak box from his bag and handed it to Mia.

"This is a gift for you… consider it a token of gratitude. Just a small token, not meant as a grand gesture, so I hope Ms. Mia won't decline."

"Oh hehehe... a gift? It wouldn't be some kind of prank, would it?" While saying this, Mia reached out and snatched it away, albeit her assumption was purely based on her own conjectures.

Staring at the oak box for a while, Mia didn't hesitate and opened the gift right in front of him.

Quickly, the light from a candelabrum illuminated the treasure inside the box, and the crystal clear radiance stunned her on the spot in that instant.

Diamonds?!

Precisely speaking, it was a diamond rough of over a hundred carats, simply cut, and about the size of candy!

Mia's face instantly flushed.

Perhaps unable to contain herself, the tail she had been hiding "popped" out with a bang and swayed back and forth.

"Is this for me?! Isn't this too valuable?"

Indeed, most women, including demons, love glittery things, and Luo Yan knew he had chosen well when he saw Mia's reaction.

"It's not that valuable, it's just something I stumbled upon."

From someone named Immovable Elder, scavenged by him.

That big guy, though a bit dim, wasn't truly foolish and evidently knew that larger diamonds were more valuable, hence he didn't trade them with the Crush Skull Tribe.

In the end, Luo Yan benefited.

Watching Mia's delighted expression, he didn't mention he had more of similar things. If the lady of the Padric family were to wear jewelry made from it at a gathering of High-level Demons, the diamonds from the Great Graveyard might become the favorites of Demon City.

This was also beneficial for him.

At that moment, a sound like knocking came from the door of the teleportation room, and Deputy Director Grien pushed the door open and entered from outside.

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