Chapter 140 - Yearning (1/2)
Translator: Wawaa
Editor: WilsonWilson
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Nicholas stood like a shadow behind Lara. He could not close his mouth when he saw Paimon escorting her.
Paimon had always paid a lot of attention to his grooming to make his beautiful face stand out. There were even separate ladies-in-waiting dedicated to him in Lafort. But now, someone like him was serving Lara. He had his long hair cut very short and wore plain outdoor clothes.
“Sit down.”
Though it was Nicholas’ room, Lara acted like the owner. Paimon reflexively pulled up a chair for Lara to sit on. Then, a wide foot cushion was laid out so that she could put her feet up comfortably.
Nicholas hesitated and sat opposite Lara. His gaze did not fall away from Paimon.
The great demon who called Nicholas a vermin was now a slave to the saintess. When Lara slightly frowned at the warm tea and soft bread on the table, Paimon rose at the speed of light and brought cool drinks and hard cookies for her. After that, he moved to the corner and stood still like a doll to avoid revealing his presence.
“What in the world… I mean, what has happened?”
“Paimon is no longer an ally of the Eastern Union. He will take care of all the black sorcerers in Lafort.”
“What?”
“So, Prince Nicholas, declare on behalf of the Eastern Union; all of this was a scheme devised by demon worshippers to make this land hell, and in the future, the three Eastern countries will join hands with the Empire of Tarragon in order to subdue them.”
“But there’s going to be a lot of opposition. The enemies of the East aren’t demon worshippers, it’s the Empire.”
“Your Highness, Prince Nicholas.”
Lara gulped down the cool drink. Cold water droplets formed on her fingers and soon disappeared.
“I did what you asked me to do. I captured the demon, and His Imperial Majesty promised to give a hand in unifying the East.”
“I know that I have received great grace from you.”
“Then, you should repay me with something worthy of my grace.”
Lara confidently demanded.
She could have killed Nicholas. It was actually nothing to hold him accountable for everything Paimon did and execute him. In fact, the Emperor also recommended that method. After killing Nicholas, they would sweep away the East and make the land into a subordinate state.
But Lara decided to give him a chance.
Nicholas made up his mind and bowed his head toward her.
“Please enlighten me.”
“The Barbarians will stop the demon worshippers who have built up their own forces on the border. With Paimon’s help, you will go back to Lafort and get rid of all the black sorcerers hiding in the East. Then, take power with what you did as justification.”
Lara said as if it was not a big deal. But despite her relaxed way of talking, she predicted Nicholas to be the core of the typhoon that hit the East.
“It will be difficult with Paimon alone.”
She spoke one last time to Nicholas, who was still unsure.
“Then I will send the best warrior on the continent with you.”
That was Demian.
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“I don’t want to.”
“Why?”
“You’re telling me to stay apart from you again? Thanks to the magic circle, I thought we could finally be a little closer. But now you’re telling me to go to the East with Paimon…”
“The Prince is a coward and Paimon is not familiar with humanity’s power struggles. You’re strong and smart. I know that the three Eastern countries are nothing to you.”
“Let’s go together.”
“I can’t.”
“Why?”
“I’m going to the border.”
Demian looked totally speechless. He was told to go to the East with the two people he could not stand. Whatsmore, Lara planned to use the magic circle to join the Barbarians on the border.
“Why?”
“Why are you acting like a child today? Should we change if you don’t want to go? I can go to the East and you remain on the border…”
“My question is why do we have to be apart? Let’s just leave the border to my comrades and go to the East together?”
“Demian.”
“Why?”