The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1117 - 337: The Holy Shadow in the Cup

No wonder the Holy City is a metropolis of infinite prosperity. The abundance of materials here far surpasses that of Thunder City, and even the Demon City of Hell pales in comparison.

The streets are lined with stalls overflowing with a dazzling array of goods. Silver ornaments glitter with an enticing sheen under the lights, while vividly colored fabric strips flutter in the breeze, creating a mesmerizing scene.

In addition to various handicrafts, the street shops are filled with a variety of steaming foods, with the aroma of roasted meat and the sweet fragrance of bread intermingling, making one's mouth water.

"Freshly baked bread, hot from the oven, five copper coins a large piece!"

"Cheap apple cider! Two copper coins a glass, ten copper coins a bottle! Drink to warm yourself up!"

"Special edition of the Holy City Times! Knight tournament of Prince Colin and the Marshal, two copper coins a copy!"

"Take a look while you pass by! Durable and tough leather boots, eighty copper coins a pair, guaranteed to last a year without breaking!"

"Roasted chestnuts, sugar-fried chestnuts, three copper coins for a big bag, they're hot!"

The variety of goods is not the only impressive aspect; the prices here are quite reasonable, even slightly cheaper than those in Thunder City.

As Luo Yan was observing the surroundings, Sarah's eyes were also filled with curiosity.

The cat ears under her hood gently twitched, especially when she caught the scent of the roasting meat from the street stalls, causing her to involuntarily swallow a mouthful of saliva in her craving.

Perhaps it was that very swallow that created a subtle lapse in her vigilance, as she failed to notice a small figure squeezing beside Lord Demon King and "accidentally" bumping into his back.

Luo Yan didn't react much, but that frail little body staggered and almost fell.

"S-sorry, sir!" The boy stammered as he steadied himself, shoulders hunched, his apology awash with fear, then quickly darted into the crowd, disappearing swiftly into the sea of people.

Sarah narrowed her eyes slightly, her sharp vision immediately catching the hurriedly fleeing figure. Her hand instinctively moved to the hilt of her sword at her waist.

However, at that moment, a warm, large hand covered her hand pressing the sword.

"...Your Highness, that person is a pickpocket," Sarah said anxiously, her eyes filled with visible guilt and apology.

Luo Yan certainly knew that boy was a pickpocket, but he just smiled lightly and said casually.

"Forget it, let him take it; it's just some loose change."

After all, this money was "borrowed" from the citizens of the Empire; returning it is no big deal.

The truly valuable items were all in the storage ring given to him by Professor Lilith.

"But…" Sarah seemed a bit unwilling.

As the guard of Lord Demon King, she also had her own pride.

If she hadn't been distracted by the aroma of skewers on the roadside, and if there weren't so many passersby and the child seemed so non-threatening, the boy wouldn't have had even the slightest chance of success.

The more Sarah thought about it, the angrier she became.

Already extremely averse to surface humans, her face contorted further.

Watching the highly competitive Sarah, Luo Yan smiled and shook his head.

"Don't mind, it was actually intentional on my part. Otherwise, do you think he would have had the opportunity to succeed?"

Youyou was chattering non-stop beside him the whole time, so he knew long ago that there was a pickpocket targeting him.

As for why he didn't stop it, the reason was very simple.

During his stay in the Holy City, what he saw was the most prosperous and glamorous side of this city, and it inevitably became a bit tedious after a while.

He wanted to see what the other side of the coin looked like; perhaps he would discover something unexpected.

Sarah's expression shifted, immediately understanding Luo Yan's intent, and she relaxed her grip on the sword.

The two wandered around the street, with Luo Yan noticing that Sarah remained vigilant, scrutinizing the surroundings as if every passerby was a thief, which made it impossible for her to enjoy shopping. He couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

It seemed that unless she got the wallet back, she wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

"Let's go, see where our bait has floated off to."

With the still-angry cat in tow, Luo Yan strolled leisurely away from the bustling street, through the throng of crowds, and followed in the direction where the small child disappeared.

…

For a Platinum Level Mage, tracking an unguarded child was effortless.

Luo Yan led Sarah through several winding and deep alleys, and soon they arrived at a place called Kasen Street.

In stark contrast to the prosperous scenes they'd seen before, Kasen Street appeared rundown and desolate.

The streets were riddled with cracks and sewage, surrounded by low, shabby houses.

The rooftops, dilapidated over time, had holes, and the walls were peeling and mottled, looking like dust clinging to the base of the Holy Grail, humble and inconspicuous, much like the Underground Street in Thunder City.

Luo Yan and Sarah strolled through silently, observing everything around them. A few ragged passersby walked by numbly, occasionally raising their heads to cast puzzled and wary glances at the two, then hurriedly departing.

Their attire was already quite plain, but to the locals, they still seemed somewhat out of place.

"...I didn't expect there to be such a place in the Holy City," Sarah muttered in astonishment, her face showing a little disbelief.

Luo Yan thought for a moment and casually remarked.

"Hell and the Empire are two sides of a coin. What exists in the Demon City certainly exists here too."