Chapter 138: Vivian Prince Kelin

At the Demon Capital High-Tier Demon Academy, Vivian, who was in class, was full of distraction.

From the moment she sat in the classroom, her eyes had been fixed outside the window, not even seeing the small note thrown onto the table by a classmate at the next desk.

After a night's rest, the injuries on her body had recovered seven or eight-tenths.

On one hand, the recovery ability of the Blood Clan was indeed not bad, and on the other hand, her eldest brother had indeed held back and hadn't really dealt a fatal blow.

However, physical scars are easy to recover, but mental trauma is not so simple to heal.

That wasn't entirely caused by her eldest brother.

There was also a part of the remorse and self-blame deep in her heart after she calmed down.

It wasn't just being blinded by anger.

She didn't even realize that she had actively delivered herself to be a pawn of the Dragon family.

Even if she couldn't accept that her dear father had an illegitimate child outside, that was a matter within the Prince Kelin family.

As the future heir, she should know better than anyone that it was a matter that outsiders should never and must never intervene in.

"If father knew, he would definitely be very disappointed..." Vivian laughed at herself, her heart aching slightly.

Actually, thinking carefully, Nan Fu was right; things turning out like this was not Luo Yan's fault at all; no one can decide where they are born.

Her eldest brother was also a victim.

And the one who was hurt the deepest.

He had been in the temple's orphanage since he was born, not only never enjoying a day of parental love, but also having no Prince Kelin family halo on his head.

Everything had to rely on himself.

He was not even as good as an ordinary Blood Clan of the Prince Kelin Principality, not even having the embrace that should have been innate, and could only live in Hell as a human.

That was a true hell for him.

Father had given everything that should have belonged to him to her.

Compared to the momentary impact she suffered because she couldn't accept the truth, he had silently endured for more than a decade in such pain.

He had more reason than her to take revenge on her and everyone in the Prince Kelin family, because he indeed had reason to do so.

However, he didn't do that.

He not only gently forgave her stupidity, but even like a true elder brother, sternly told her where she was wrong, and why she was wrong...

Looking at the bats and boiling magma fountains passing by outside the window, Vivian suddenly felt her eyes moisten, as if sand had entered them.

That was something she had thought about for a long time last night but couldn't figure out.

Everything she took for granted actually belonged to him.

If one had to say who took everything from whom, it should be her and Nan Fu who took everything from him, not the other way around, with her questioning him, who was born first, why he had to come into this world.

However, blinded by anger, she not only had no shame, but instead pointed fingers at him from a high position, and even wanted to viciously deprive him of his life...

He must have been angry to the point of laughter, right?

Maybe at that moment, he really had the intention to kill.

Vivian hoped he had.

Because that would make her feel better... at least she also let him vent some angry emotions, rather than her being the only childish one from start to finish.

It was also at this moment that she truly realized how foolish she was last night, and conversely, how much her brother cherished her.

The small water droplets that had been spinning in her eyes for a long time finally fell, dripping into the cuff next to her cheek.

Emotional people always inevitably think too much.

Especially once they start blaming themselves, they inevitably fall into a vortex of regret.

If magic could turn back time, that would be great.

Vivian couldn't help but think in her heart.

If she could go back to the past, she would stop herself no matter what.

And then...

She would meet him in a different way.

Instead of being the person who couldn't be forgiven in her eldest brother's heart like now.

At this time, Professor Brand's voice suddenly came from the podium.

"So, Miss Prince Kelin, can you tell us... why does mainstream academia believe that ancient magic is purer than modern magic?"

The Demon whose eyes occupied half of his face stared at Vivian, his octopus-like tentacles holding chalk and five completely different textbooks.

He originally didn't want to bother with this eldest daughter of the Prince Kelin family, but class was about to end, and he still had some dignity as a teacher.

Vivian, who was called out, was caught off guard for a moment; let alone not hearing clearly what the question was, she didn't even know which textbook to use.

"I, I don't know." She bit the bullet and answered truthfully.

She originally thought that Professor Brand, who was known for being strict, would criticize her severely, but she didn't expect the latter's answer to exceed her expectations.

"A very good answer; the reason why ancient magic is purer than modern magic is because the vast majority of people 'don't know' the mysteries within. Because it is rare, mysterious power is purer; because it is mysterious, extraordinary power will respond more actively to people's prayers."

"Once extraordinary power is mastered by all mortals, then extraordinary power itself loses its extraordinary value and significance; this is also why the priests who mastered power before the First Epoch were so serious about 'blasphemy'... Ancient priests had not yet discovered the mysteries of soul levels and the power of bloodline. They could only artificially restrict others from casting spells, thereby ensuring their own authority."

"Nowadays, we no longer need to actively restrict others or Demons from casting spells; the efforts of weak humans and Goblins and Lesser Demons for their entire lives cannot reach your starting point, students. So you should work harder and not let down the expectations of the thousands of Demons in Hell... We are standing on their shoulders."

Vivian was dumbfounded.

Even a little dizzy.

This works too?!

"Please sit down, Miss Vivian."

Professor Brand, who had finished writing on the blackboard with his tentacles, looked at her again, smiling and signaling her to sit down.

"Although I guess you have already learned this knowledge through extracurricular channels, I still hope you can be more serious when listening to the lecture."

It must be said that Professor Brand's emotional intelligence is very high; he gave enough face to the eldest daughter of the Prince Kelin family, and also subtly reminded the latter not to be distracted in class.

If it were an adult, they would surely be able to realize his kindness and correct their bad habits, but he seemed to have forgotten that the people sitting in the classroom were just a group of spoiled brats.

Looking at the back on the podium, Vivian couldn't help but think of that person again.

If it were him, how would he educate her...

Holy Light?

Uh, this small matter shouldn't be enough for that.

And using Saint Xisi's spells in class is too blatant; even a Demon King couldn't explain it clearly.

Magic-suppressing collar?

No, that's too much.

No matter what, it shouldn't be just because of being distracted...

"Miss Prince Kelin?"

"Ah... sorry!"

Vivian, who didn't know what she was thinking, blushed, and under Professor Brand's confused gaze, hurriedly sat back in her chair.

The class continued.

Professor Brand didn't blame her for anything inappropriate, just continued to talk about the truly important content of this magic history class.

In the time that followed, Vivian didn't lose focus again, but finished the whole class very seriously.

She seemed to understand the reason why she would fall into paranoia.

If only there was a chance to thank him...

However, he probably wouldn't want to see her anymore.

The bell for the end of class rang, and a group of students left their seats one after another, walking elegantly to the canteen.

Unlike the Demon King Academy.

There were no Lesser Demons here; students with good conditions even had servants bring food over, and there was no need to fight with anyone for food.

Originally, Vivian also ate in the dormitory.

However, unfortunately, all her blood servants died last night; before buying and cultivating new servants, she could only make do in the canteen for a few days.

Sitting opposite Vivian with a tray, the Dream Demon Hai Ni Wei Te, who had sheep horns on her head, asked curiously.

"It's really rare, how come you came to the canteen to eat."

She had never seen this eldest daughter in the canteen.

Vivian was embarrassed to mention what happened last night, so she could only muddle through.

"Something happened... and I'm also quite curious about what the food in the canteen tastes like."

Speaking of which, her eldest brother has always been eating in the canteen, right?

Thinking so, she scooped a spoonful of tomato beef with a spoon and fed it into her mouth, chewing carefully, and then swallowed it with bread torn into small pieces.

It doesn't seem too bad?

However, the temple's canteen definitely can't compare to here.

I heard that the orphanage's canteen has bread as hard as stone, and the soup is as thin as pot-washing water, with not many pieces of meat to be seen.

Thinking of this, Vivian's heart felt uncomfortable again, and even the delicious food in her mouth lost its taste.

She seemed to see a thin Nan Fu lying in the garbage dump looking for food, and because he was too hungry, he was deceived by an evil Succubus with a piece of bread... I heard from grandfather that lower-class Succubus have no integrity, just like lower-class Blood Clans who like to sting strangers everywhere.

Because she didn't know what her eldest brother looked like when he was young, she could only try to use her younger brother as a reference. And thinking this way, she instantly felt her eldest brother was even more pitiful.

It's a pity Luo Yan wasn't here, and didn't know what she was thinking, otherwise he would definitely have sprayed the rice on her face.

The orphans of the Prince Kelin Principality might indeed not have a good life, but the temple in the Demon Capital is relatively wealthy, and it shouldn't be to the point of picking up garbage to eat.

Succubus is indeed a threat, but it is actually on the same level as the threat of vampires.

As long as you don't go into small alleys, don't believe the nonsense of strangers, and go home to sleep when it's time to sleep... the Demon Capital is still very safe.

After all, this is under the nose of the Demon God Ba Ye Li.

If one had to say what food in the temple made him dissatisfied, it was probably that there was no rice, but he had gotten used to it over the years.

Looking at the heavy-hearted Vivian, Hai Ni Wei Te supported her chin with both hands and asked suspiciously.

"I remember you don't hate using the same blood bank as others, do you?"

Inserting the straw into the paper box containing Minotaur blood, Vivian took a sip, her brows furrowed and then relaxed a little.

"Actually, I don't hate it that much."

"Really?" Hai Ni Wei Te looked at her suspiciously, always feeling that she had something on her mind, and after a while, she continued. "Speaking of which, you've been distracted since this morning; did something happen last night?"

Vivian's shoulders stiffened, and she looked away with sweat on her forehead.

"It, it counts as something... but it's not a big deal, not worth mentioning."

However, what she didn't expect was that the more she was like this, the more curious her friend sitting opposite became, asking with a thief's smile.

"Does it have anything to do with you suddenly coming to the canteen to eat today?"

"Alright... don't ask anymore." "Hmm?" Hai Ni Wei Te looked at the restless Vivian with a smile, her eyes suddenly darting left and right, leaning closer and whispering. "Could it be that you have someone you like—"

"Are you crazy!"

Vivian reached out to knock on her head with a flushed face, not realizing how much her reaction was trying to cover up.

Hai Ni Wei Te, who dodged the blow calmly, giggled, winking and continuing.

"Looks like I guessed right."

Vivian sighed and pulled her fist back.

"Alright... it's really not what you think, I just feel a little sorry for a guy."

Speaking of this, she paused for a moment and continued.

"Hai Ni Wei Te... you say, can ordinary Demons really not reach our starting point in their entire lives."

Hai Ni Wei Te thought for a while and said.

"Not necessarily, if you encounter any adventure that pleases the gods, there is a chance to become a High-Tier Demon, but the probability is very small. Or it could be some crooked ways, such as becoming a Lich and then using an ascension ceremony to fuse others' souls, but I heard the price is not small..."

Speaking of this, Hai Ni Wei Te suddenly smiled.

"Vivian doesn't need to worry, your grandfather is demigod-level, right? With the Prince Kelin family's piety to the Demon God, and you are the eldest daughter in the family, there is hope to impact the demigod level."

Hearing this, Vivian's mood became increasingly complicated.

She suddenly realized that what she took from her eldest brother was not just the position of heir, but also infinite possibilities for the future.

Even so, he still chose to let her go?

Just as she was caught in internal friction, a senior student walked to the side of the dining table and said respectfully.

"... Respected Miss Prince Kelin, Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya hopes you can come to her magic workshop in a while; she has some things she wants to entrust to you."

Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya is the vice principal of the Demon Capital High-Tier Demon Academy and also an acquaintance of Vivian's grandfather.

The two are said to have known each other for hundreds of years, so Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya has taken good care of her on weekdays, just like her own granddaughter.

Plus she is also competitive, reaching the gold level at the age of sixteen, and Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya is also very willing to give her some opportunities for exercise.

At the same time, because of this relationship with Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya, almost no one in the entire academy can control Vivian.

Even though she had just been promoted to the high-tier department, various terrifying legends about this female demon head had already spread in the high-tier department...

It is said that many sons of vassals and descendants of famous generals with famous surnames in the middle-tier department have been beaten by her, or are her little brothers.

Although most of the rumors are watered down, it is enough to make the listeners fear her prestige.

Looking at the Terror Demon standing obediently next to the dining table like a calf, Vivian nodded and replied casually.

"I know, I'll be there in a while."

The senior Terror Demon looked at Vivian unexpectedly, as if looking at a monster from sub-space.

It's really rare.

The legendary Miss Prince Kelin is actually so approachable?

Although he hadn't dealt with this famous witch before, just hearing those miraculous rumors made this Terror Demon's legs tremble.

Seeing it today—

Doesn't seem like much?

Seeing him standing there without reacting, Vivian frowned slightly.

"Anything else?"

"No, nothing." The Terror Demon shook his head as if waking from a dream, and turned around and left without saying a word, for fear of staying here for another second.

Hai Ni Wei Te had been looking at Vivian with a smile, and suddenly said.

"You really have changed a lot."

Vivian was too lazy to explain, and made a helpless expression on her face.

"If you say so."

After lunch, Vivian said goodbye to Hai Ni Wei Te and went to Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya's magic workshop alone.

It was a hemispherical building, covered with glass curtain walls on the outside, and planted with flowers and plants inside, like a greenhouse garden, which was particularly conspicuous in the Demon Capital High-Tier Demon Academy, which was based on granite and obsidian buildings.

It is said that the garden was built to imitate the environment on the surface, and it not only has various rare plants transplanted from the surface, but also has the rotation of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Vivian didn't quite understand Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya's aesthetics; it was a style completely different from the mainstream aesthetics of Hell, but she got used to it after watching it for a long time.

Just as she was walking towards the greenhouse, she suddenly saw a circle of various Demons surrounding the main entrance of the greenhouse.

I saw that the expressions on the faces of those Demons were different, some were surprised, some were excited... and there was naked jealousy or envy mixed in the whispers.

Just when Vivian was curious about what they were surrounding here for, she saw a familiar face in the crowd.

And at that moment, her body stiffened, her pupils dilated, her whole body trembled uncontrollably, her legs began to soften, and she almost collapsed on the ground—

Eldest, eldest brother?!

The one standing there was Luo Yan!

However, unlike the Demon King she saw last night.

The man standing here at this moment seemed to be another person with the same face, with a kind and amiable smile on his face, without any trace of that cold-bloodedness and killing.

Seeing him so gentle to others, Vivian suddenly felt a little jealous for no reason.

Although she also knew in her heart that it was her own fault, she couldn't help but think that it should have been hers.

At this time, a senior Succubus walked up timidly, looking at him with little stars in her eyes.

"... Ex, excuse me, are you Mr. Luo Yan?"

Vivian swore.

She had lived in the Demon Capital High-Tier Demon Academy for so long, and had never seen the word "shyness" on the faces of these coquettish Succubus.

They are really good at pretending!

However, what was annoying was that her brother seemed not to notice, looking at the woman who was pretending with a smile.

"Do you know me?"

The senior Succubus nodded excitedly,

"I watched your duel in the arena yesterday... that, you are really amazing! You blew the Dragon family's castle to pieces all at once!"

"Thank you for your praise." Luo Yan had a decent smile on his face and said politely.

To be honest, he didn't expect that he would have such high popularity not only in his alma mater but also in the neighboring High-Tier Demon Academy.

Of course.

Maybe it's because the entertainment industry in the Demon Capital is really underdeveloped, and these students in the ivory tower don't have many opportunities to see the world.

Perhaps after a while, they will forget about this.

That Succubus shook her tail excitedly and continued to pursue.

"Are you here to find Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya?"

"Yes."

Luo Yan nodded and looked at the closed door behind him.

"My Demon King territory encountered some technical problems that couldn't be solved, so I wanted to ask Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya to help me refer to it... When will she be back? Or should I come back another day?"

"Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya just finished class and is not in the magic workshop now; I don't know how long it will take for her to come back."

The Succubus student had a shy smile on her face and continued embarrassedly.

"If you don't mind, I can take you around the campus first."

"That's not necessary..."

Luo Yan smiled and refused.

He was just here to ask about technical problems, no need to stay here for a long time, even if he was familiar with the environment here, it wouldn't make any sense.

The Succubus wanted to say something more.

However, at this moment, a cautious cough suddenly came from outside the crowd.

"Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya, should be back soon... she just let someone notify me to wait for her at the magic workshop."

Hearing the untimely voice, the Succubus turned her head angrily, wanting to see which little guy ruined her good deed.

However, when she saw Vivian, her whole face became like seeing a Paladin, and she slipped away to the side.

Looking at Vivian appearing in the crowd, Luo Yan's face showed a surprised expression, and at the same time, he tightened his nerves.

Think carefully—

There seem to be only two top institutions in the Demon Capital.

One is the Demon King Academy, and the other is the Demon Capital High-Tier Demon Academy.

With the strength of the Prince Kelin family, it is naturally unnecessary to read a wild school first and then pass the exam to enter the high-tier department, but can directly read the primary department and middle department of this school and rise to the high-tier department all the way.

Since he hadn't seen this Miss Prince Kelin in the Demon King Academy, he thought she could only study here.

Looking at his brother who was staring straight at him, Vivian bit the bullet and walked up, squeezing a smile that was uglier than crying from her stiff face.

"He, hello, I..."

Never having seen such a Vivian, the surrounding students showed surprised expressions one after another, as if they had seen something incredible.

The whispering sound made Vivian feel like she was on her back, but she couldn't explain anything, and could only endure the torment of pairs of gazes.

Fortunately, her eldest brother didn't watch her suffer, and quickly took over the topic.

"Nice to meet you, my name is Luo Yan, are you a student of Professor Ai Duo Ni Ya?"

Looking at his smiling brother, Vivian paused, and immediately understood his kindness, gratitude rising in her eyes.

"Vivian Prince Kelin... I am her student. That, I have the key to the magic workshop... If you don't mind, please come in and wait."

Vivian's answer made Luo Yan breathe a sigh of relief.

He had envisioned two situations.

One was that she reflected on her own problems after noticing the kindness he released, and the other was that she not only didn't reflect but hated him even more for making her "lose face".

Now it seems that Vivian's situation should be the former.

But having said that, Luo Yan was also quite surprised; he thought it would take half a year or even longer to untie the knot, but he didn't expect her to untie it in one night.

Honestly.

He looked at her with admiration.

"Thank you... Also, this is a letter of introduction written for me by Principal Ai Wen · Ke Lu Ge, which contains greetings to Ms. Ai Duo Ni Ya, please pass it on to her for me."

While saying this, Luo Yan took a letter of introduction from the storage ring and handed it to Vivian's hand.

The two talked as if they were meeting for the first time.

The Demons gathered around saw that there was no fun to watch, and left one after another like birds and beasts.

Although the Succubus who had chatted with Luo Yan before was a bit reluctant, seeing the famous Miss Prince Kelin standing there, she could only leave angrily.

Following behind Vivian, Luo Yan walked into Ai Duo Ni Ya's magic workshop.

The lush vegetation and melodious bird calls here made him have the illusion of returning to the surface for a while... The scenery here is exactly the same as the Silver Pine Forest.

Slept for more than ten hours, dizzy, but the cold is better. If there are typos, please catch bugs!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 139 =====