The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1100 - 333: The Scheming Finale

However, "Prince Colin" indeed has his uniqueness.

Currently, his relationship with the three main factions in the Holy City is quite good, and the "Imperial" formed by them all requires Prince Colin as a pawn to open the gates of the Gutaf Kingdom. Therefore, both publicly and privately, he doesn't need to worry about anyone overturning the table.

Flipping the table is something only desperate gamblers do, but for now, everyone is still winning, and what he has to do is to keep this balance going.

And—

Make everyone at the gambling table believe they are the "big winner."

Upon hearing Prince Colin's answer, Casite felt a sense of relief but maintained a calm and composed smile.

"That's true, Your Highness is still young and doesn't need to be in a hurry. The important thing is to find a partner who truly shares your interests."

He spoke insincerely, but privately felt relieved.

He could clearly see that the nobles of the Council of Elders had their eyes on the Colin family, and if the Prince were really to ally by marriage with those families, the Church Court's future strategies in the Imperial realm would face increasingly difficult challenges. Especially since the Church Court and the Colin family haven't yet established a sufficiently solid interest bond.

But now, it seems there's no need to worry.

A moment of silence filled the carriage before Casite suddenly changed the subject and said with a smile.

"By the way, Baron Mitiya previously spoke to me about your discussion on abstract art during the portrait session. He praised your accomplishments in the field of art. As you know, I am the principal of the Imperial Royal Academy. Please pardon me for making an unreasonable request: I hope you can spare a class time to share your insights on abstract art with the faculty and students of the Academy."

Luo Yan was momentarily stunned upon hearing this proposal, caught slightly off guard, then chuckled and said.

"Count, you truly misunderstand me. I am completely an outsider in art. During the talk with Baron Mitiya, I only casually mentioned a few points, and it certainly can't be said that I have profound insights... What he told you probably is his own understanding."

He knew next to nothing about abstract art, though he had some grasp of abstract words.

However—

Count Hillfin didn't believe what he was saying and continued to persuade him with a sincere tone.

"Your Highness, you are too modest! Baron Mitiya always has high standards. To be able to make him look at you with new eyes is definitely not something a few casual words can accomplish. Even if he did grasp something himself, it must be due to your inspiration!"

Luo Yan said with a wry smile, "Count, you really overestimate me... I can talk about other things, but I truly do not understand art."

He thought that after saying this, Mr. Casite would give up, but he didn't expect his persistence.

Looking at that sincere and expectant expression, Luo Yan remained silent for a moment and eventually sighed and nodded.

"Alright... If it's just a casual talk, I only hope the young students of the Imperial Royal Art Academy won't be too disappointed in me."

It seems Count Hillfin was determined to have him talk about abstract art.

Considering the meticulous care the Hillfin family had shown him, he couldn't completely turn away this Count.

Besides, it wouldn't take much time anyway.

Worst case, he'd ask Players to help him prepare the lecture.

Upon hearing his agreement, Casite immediately beamed with joy and said, "Your Highness, you are too humble! You can rest assured, the faculty and students at the Academy will be greatly honored... the arrival of Prince Colin is already their greatest gain!"

In the Royal Art Academy, there were no shortage of young women who possessed both knowledge and beauty, and that was something a mere ball couldn't compare with!

Since Prince Colin was not interested in family backgrounds, surely he must be more interested in youthful and vibrant bodies—oh no, sacred souls!

A glimmer of cunning flickered in Casite's eyes, hidden behind an elegantly appropriate smile.

As long as he could seize this opportunity and prevent the old foxes of the Council of Elders from getting the upper hand, he would have lived up to His Holiness the Pope's expectations.

Looking at the unusually happy Count Hillfin, Luo Yan's expression was slightly odd, but he didn't say anything in the end.

Maintaining good relations with the Hillfin family was not a disadvantage for him.

In conclusion—

This was all part of the plan.

...

Holy City, at midnight.

An inconspicuous stone door slowly closed, isolating the noise above ground.

In the dimly lit basement, an intricately carved obsidian statue stood in the shadows, the statue of a man with a stunningly beautiful yet androgynous face, eyes half-open, and lips curved in a faint smile.

Under his gaze, a cloaked figure holding a silver candlestick walked from the doorway and gently placed the candle beneath the statue.

In the dim light of the candle, the shadow cast by the hood concealed his face as always, revealing only a pale chin and slightly pursed lips.

He knelt on one knee, his voice hoarse and respectful.

"Honorable Lord Karamos, I bring you the latest news."

After a brief silence in the air, the statue's lips curled slightly into a vague smile, leisurely speaking.

"Speak, how did the banquet go? What fresh tricks does our Prince Colin have? And, whose bed is he currently in?"

The statue's voice was gentle and teasing, as if watching a stage play full of dramatic twists, with those obsidian eyes seeing entertainment a regular person couldn't perceive.