Chapter 1879 - 517: Mia Shows Her True Skills in the Maze

Mia wasn't joking.

Determined to take this opponent seriously, she was all action. That very night, she used the teleportation array in Thunder County Maze and promptly wrote a handwritten letter to her father—

[Dad, I can't beat Vivian, help me! QAQ]

The next day, the renowned Mr. Feistin in Demon City pondered for a long time before ultimately sneaking away from his wife to visit his old classmate at the gates of Melusine Manor—

the Intelligence Minister of the Demon City's "Six-man Cabinet," Duke Karamos Melusine.

After all, Mr. Feis Ting couldn't bear to let his child face the Colin family's bully alone.

The adult world is always full of filth. At this moment, Vivian, who was humming a song while eating hot pot, had no idea that the "Minotaur Blood" she adored hadn't been taken to the Military Minister's door but somewhere else...

The depths of the Melusine Duke's mansion.

In a garden heavily surrounded by high walls and barriers, the air was filled with the fragrance of orchid vines. Light from the Purple Moon spilled from above, casting an elegant silver glow onto the tastefully designed pavilion.

The reclusive Duke Karamos was wearing a deep purple robe, his finely chiseled and handsome face adorned with a sly fox-like grin, lightly waving a black fan.

It was a face that could make even the Enchanting Demons of the Padric family jealous, one where the Shadow Demons of the Padric family wouldn't know where to rest their gaze.

"This tea is really nice…" Feistin took a sip of the red tea and couldn't think of anything praiseworthy, so he squeezed out a bland statement, "It's good tea."

Karamos didn't mind the perfunctory compliment, his face showing a gentle and elegant smile.

"Your tongue is still so nimble."

Feistin, who feared nothing, nearly scalded himself with the tea, coughing and putting down the teacup, pulled out a towel to wipe his mouth, and glared at him.

"…Your mouth is just as unpredictable."

"Hahaha! But don't you find it interesting?" Karamos chuckled, watching his mildly annoyed friend, hiding his delicate features further behind the fan, "Especially your defeated expression… I never get tired of it."

"..."

No wonder he's known as "the Demon God's third eye."

Those soul-stirring eyes indeed are not to be underestimated, making it understandable why Lady Serena always opposed his dealings with this guy.

Feis Ting mused.

If not for having met the love of his life, even for someone as straightforward as him, he might not have been able to resist this guy's relentless charm.

Being a demon of humble origin, despite Feis Ting's talent, carving out a path in the predator-prey environment of Demon City was near impossible.

His starting point was certainly higher than many demons, but compared to the well-established nobles, it was still an Ocean apart.

If not for the help of the Padric family, his ceiling might have been just Deputy Director of the Demon King Management Department, beneath the Gold Level in power. The only way up was to achieve incredible feats.

Or—

Single-handedly, bring down another historically renowned house!

In a sense, this is why he holds certain fondness for that young man, whose starting scenario was very similar.

Even the young man's initial disadvantage was greater, yet he managed to blaze a trail with those lousy cards and live a life that even made him envious.

Though that doesn't mean he regrets being with Lady Serena, since the Melusine family's hereditary continuation is quite twisted, even demons could be shocked.

On the contrary, the Padric family is purer; his married life with Serena has always been harmonious and loving. They share interests and are deeply favored. Lady Serena never oppressed him due to his status as the family member who married in but often elevates him above herself, willingly being his shadow, just like the matriarchs of the Padric family throughout generations.

Most importantly, she bore him their beloved daughter.

Feistin seamlessly shifted the topic, recalling past fun times with his old classmate while sipping tea.

Two men who've both become fathers naturally brought the conversation to their juniors.

"…Speaking of which, has your daughter been in that idle department of the Demon King Management Department for more than three years?"

Faced with Karamos's probing, Feis Ting answered directly.

"Yes."

"I remember Mia was sharp from a young age, impressive at Demon King Academy and even outstanding once she joined the Demon King Management Department. By rights, a remarkable girl like her should've been transferred to a more central department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs a year ago."

At this point, Karamos's eyes that seemed to delve into the heart squinted slightly, casting a meaningful smirk.

"My dear old classmate, don't you have other ambitions? And that woman… doesn't she fret seeing her daughter wasting away on the sidelines? Tsk tsk, that's unlike her."

That woman naturally referred to Lady Serena, true head of the Padric family and also the "rival" to the Melusine family.

Feis Ting pretended not to hear the latter half of his friend's remarks, sighed softly, showcasing a helpless expression.

"You know that child; she's always been free-spirited. I suggested she transition to departments with more upward potential, but she enjoys the relaxed atmosphere of the Demon King Management Department and the simplicity among her colleagues, so I obliged."