The Demon Emperor was Saint Emperor

Chapter 99: You Must Not Break My Heart

Celestial Destiny City is often the first or second stop for many human race players after leaving the Newbie Village, so the beautiful warrior class transfer tutor, Catherine, quickly became well-known.

Similarly, as a native of Celestial Destiny City, little Vivian wasn’t very noticeable back then.

It wasn’t just because she only issued simple non-mainline find-the-cat quests, unlike Catherine, whom all warriors had to approach for job transfers, but primarily because, as a child, she had a lovely foundation yet was frequently worried due to her habit of losing cats, making her not very likable.

Moreover, her "setting" by the officials was very cliché, with no background story, and she wasn’t even communicative outside tasks. If the players hadn’t been low on cash during early development stages, needing to exchange gold coins and being short on money for potions, even Lynn might not have paid much attention to this little sister NPC.

However, they say women undergo eighteen changes upon growing up, and Vivian is a very typical example. At eight years old, she wasn’t that cute, just a blond little girl, but by nineteen, she had become an invincible silver-haired beauty.

This isn’t to say she went from blonde to white-haired, but that her earlier self was genuinely less eye-catching compared to now...

Most cash-strapped players likely had a more profound impression of Vivian’s family’s fat orange tabby cat than the impression of her, the noble young lady.

Take Lynn for example. When he first saw Vivian as a grown-up at the auction house, he recognized her immediately because of that fat orange tabby cat and her identity as Miss Jones. Without Gugi as evidence, if Lynn and Vivian had met on the street, he definitely wouldn’t have recognized her.

Now, as someone who watched Vivian grow up... Well, he did see her a few times when she was eight, and then again at nineteen... But regardless, he did watch her grow up...

The former Vivian was less attractive than the big orange tabby, but the current Vivian truly makes people’s hearts flutter. To say something that might offend a good obedient wife, she’s like the real-life ugly duckling who accidentally grew up into a swan.

Once, you were indifferent to me, but now you’re beyond my reach, that’s roughly what it feels like.

Lynn was very thankful that he acted quickly, landing Vivian right away. Had he hesitated, things might not have gone so smoothly, and he likely would have ended up in a stalemate like the one with Catherine.

Listening to Vivian’s heartfelt words just now, it seems that the dream-like illusion she experienced misled her, and Gugi, as a "token of love," played a significant role, worth at least five cans and ten pieces of dried fish.

Speaking of which, isn’t Gugi over ten years old now? As a cat, it’s already old. It might feel a maternal-like comfort to see its owner pursued... uh, chased down.

"Vivian is still the sweetest..."

Lost in thought, Lynn came back to reality, reached out to pet the fat orange tabby, and Gugi meowed contentedly in response.

Looking at its owner, Lynn also reached out and patted her head, using the same technique as when petting the cat since Vivian was also like a cute, obedient little kitten.

"So, you mustn’t break my heart, because it houses you."

Vivian whispered what might be perceived as cheesy words by others, but for Lynn, it struck a chord within him.

He knew Vivian was speaking from the heart; to be honest, it really touched him.

Fortunately, he already considered Vivian the heroine of his life, one of the most important women in his life, and he was sure he would never treat her poorly.

Call it love at first sight or whatever, Lynn never thought he could be devoted, but he could guarantee he wouldn’t be unfeeling.

"Rest assured, you are my Wei Bao. Even loving you for ten thousand years would feel insufficient."

Lynn said, tilting his head to softly kiss Vivian’s rosy cheek and then gently ruffled her silky silver hair.

If he wanted to say such emotional words, he should abstain from kissing Vivian for now, fearing she might taste Helena or Natasha...

"Then... I’ll stay over tonight."

Vivian tidied her nearly unruly hair, her voice becoming even quieter.

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Lynn raised an eyebrow.

"Don’t, don’t misunderstand, Dad says Celestial Destiny City is too dangerous right now, and only your home is the safest. I... I didn’t mean I want to sleep with you. I... I will sleep with Little Youli."

Vivian was almost scared away by Lynn’s eager expression, but being too timid wouldn’t do, so she bravely whispered her explanation.

"Celestial Destiny City is indeed not stable now. Who knows how many more people will be affected by today’s deceased, being cautious isn’t a bad idea... Xiya, why don’t you stay as well? Living outside alone with Catherine isn’t safe either."

Upon hearing this, Lynn nodded. Today, those executed were the nobles and their relatives, these people weren’t hard to handle, but their underlings had been operating in the Celestial Destiny Empire for decades, and their faction couldn’t be eradicated simply by chopping off the heads of the main family. The Celestial Destiny Empire will remain tumultuous for a while, it all depends on Helena’s skills.

"Alright, tonight I’ll stay with Vivian to accompany the kids to sleep, don’t come for a midnight raid."

Xiya had also heard from Vivian about the events in the Imperial Palace today. She wasn’t the kind of elf who would cause men’s troubles during critical moments, even if she had Saint Tier strength, initial Saint Tier powers were barely comparable to survive in an empire’s capital. Staying with Lynn was the safest option.

"Don’t you trust my character? By the way, what about Catherine?"

"No need to worry about Catherine, she’s currently not in the Celestial Destiny Empire."

After a simple conversation, Lynn led two wives, one with a confirmed relationship and the other semi-confirmed, back to enjoy dinner with the kids.

Waiting for him, Little Yuna and Little Youli’s tummies were growling. While the two of them and an elf were cozying up outside, the little ones leaned listlessly on the table unwilling to move.

Finally, Dad was back, and they could start their meal. The little ones immediately began happily devouring small cakes.

Although Lynn was wealthy enough to provide the kids with lavish meals, the two of them had a particular fondness for small cakes. They could never tire of them and almost made it part of their daily diet.

Vivian, being an unconditionally doting mom, and with her adequate baking skills, was more than happy to make small cakes for them.

The evening and nighttime at the Lynn household were peaceful and harmonious, but who knew how many families in Celestial Destiny City lay awake through the night.