Chapter 1896 - 520: The Colin Family Vampire's Head Is Still as Problematic as Ever_4

Richard was also a bit bewildered. Looking at his father's excited face, a proud blush rose on his cheeks involuntarily.

"Well, perhaps?"

At that moment, he had no idea what kind of childhood his father had planned for him upon seeing his talent.

In contrast, Alfred was much luckier.

Having learned his lesson from the Winter Moon Coup, Edward was determined to fully implement the joyous education of Princess Lino and his second son.

The future of the Campbell family —

Must be borne by the eldest son!

"Miss Vivian!"

Putting down his son's arm, Edward excitedly walked towards Vivian.

Seeing Richard's father approaching, the experienced Vivian thought he was coming to hold her accountable, and hastily glanced around, searching for her brother's whereabouts.

Not that she wanted to call for her parents, but her brother forbade her from using Transcendent power, and without it, she might not stand a chance against a Gold Level warrior going all out.

No —

To be precise, definitely not beat them?!

Just as she was about to assume a defensive stance, Edward's action took her by surprise. This noble Human Duke slightly nodded to her in greeting.

"Miss Vivian, you are truly the most outstanding teacher I've ever seen! Even the Campbell family tutors couldn't handle him, yet you managed to awaken him in just one afternoon! The Campbell family will remember this favor!"

Vivian was momentarily stunned.

Huh??

How is this possible?!

"Wait, wait a minute—"

By Bayele, she hadn't helped a human awaken Transcendent power; this was blatant false accusation!

In fact, she wasn't concerned about Bayele, just as few human nobles cared about Saint Sis. Her main concern was that Miss Padric might seize this opportunity to threaten her brother using her as leverage.

That would be rather troublesome!

The little ancestor of the Colin family always assumed the worst about the Padric family's fox spirit, although she didn't realize it was a waste of her intelligence.

It's not that Mia couldn't think of this; even if she did, she would never risk doing something only goblins would venture to do, for fear of making Colin dislike her.

Back then, an enchanting demon who threatened a human in the hall did it purely because she was anxious watching her crush jump into the fire pit and impulsively misused her power.

After all, the Thunder County Maze wasn't the sought-after task it is now, where going there almost meant certain death.

Only four of the eighteen Demon Generals survived, which was an intensely high war level throughout Hell; normally, humans and demons would never go for such a dangerous confrontation.

Moreover, even considering Mia's intentions, she wouldn't actually harm Vivian.

Miss Padric still treated Vivian fondly as her younger sister deep down.

It's just that this sister was a typical Colin Vampire, not quite normal in the head and particularly protective of those she cares about, forcing her to bring out her true abilities in response.

If only Vivian would concede a little, she could immediately pull her hand in agreement and lovingly consider her as her own sister, just like before.

Perhaps, she might even offer her a taste.

However, Edward ignored Vivian's hasty denial. Watching her ready to refuse, he pressed on relentlessly.

"I hope that Miss Vivian will not hesitate to teach them. In the future, I'll often send those two hapless ones to bother you! Please, don't hold back!"

The instruction wasn't the main thing.

Even the Transcendent power wasn't the main thing.

The main point was to often disturb His Highness Prince Colin!

The freshly awakened Richard and Alfred nearly blacked out again, hearing their father volunteer them for more visits to Vivian.

Vivian intended to refuse, but sensing the gaze behind her as fervent as Holy Light, she could only force a grimace worse than crying.

"... G-Gee, it would be my pleasure."

Gee?

Edward paused for a moment, but didn't dwell on it, assuming Vivian had simply bitten her tongue while running too quickly earlier.

After once more bidding farewell to His Highness Prince Colin who escorted them to the door, the esteemed Grand Duke, along with his children and wife, boarded a carriage waiting at the manor's entrance, heading towards Andes Manor.

The carriage finally set off.

The sound of its wheels blended the last bit of commotion into the night's darkness outside the manor.

Richard and Alfred sat tensely in the corner of the carriage, swearing never to want to see anything purple again in their lives, not even eggplants.

Only Princess Lino remained lively.

She leaned on the carriage window, vigorously waving at the purple-haired boy seeing them off at the door, her eyes shining.

"Brother Gutaf! Next time, let's catch butterflies again!"

"You must wait for me—!"

She thought her father was absolutely brilliant. She never realized before that simply praising Brother Gutaf a bit could turn the manor's hedges into mere shadows.

Giggle, she would have to play this game more in the future!

Standing at the manor entrance, Nanfu beamed with timidity and happiness, waving until the carriage vanished at the road's end.

After that, he cautiously glanced at his elder sister beside him, whose expression was indecipherable, and retreated into the main hall.

Although his sister's face was sullen, he felt today's sunshine was particularly bright, contrasting with the lengthy night he fancied.

Never before had he so eagerly awaited the next sunrise, despite the furious light seemingly ready to burn him to ashes.

But compared to Miss Lino's smile, nothing was a problem.

No one had ever praised him for running so fast, climbing so high, being so clever, or so amazing before…

But Miss Lino was different!

In her eyes, he seemed like an all-mighty hero, her bright eyes always glittering with admiration.

The feeling of being praised and needed made him feel as if he were soaking in a honey pot.

And it was today that he accumulated many valuable first-time memories.

With his heart beating rapidly, he had never felt so alive. Nanfu touched his flushed cheeks, his thoughts resolute as never before.

Humans—

Are simply amazing!

The Colin family's affinity for love remained as reliable as ever.

The goblins of Demon City would never know that the greatest threat to Hell wasn't the unstable Vivian Colin nor the impulsive stutter-prone Mia Padric.

But the rising Legendary Love King —

Nanfu Colin.

Night fell on Colin Manor.

Miss Padric was grinning foolishly, conversing with a teapot, while the trembling Miss Colin was being lectured by her brother.

Simultaneously, the Ryan Kingdom's Third Level Conference commenced as scheduled, concluding its first day of agenda amidst a seemingly ordinary twilight.

Coincidentally.

The citizens of Roland City also remained unaware of what Mr. Newcastle, praising the Imperial Chef's skills at the long table, actually discussed on their behalf.