The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1430 - 414: I Came to Say Goodbye to Him

When Luo Yan left the garden at the top of the tower, his face still wore that composed and gentle smile, as if he had greatly benefited from the previous conversation.

However, as he descended the spiral staircase to the lower levels alone, his back was already soaked in a fine layer of cold sweat.

Unseen, he raised his hand to wipe away the coolness seeping from the corner of his forehead, but the storm in his heart could not calm for a long time.

If the Holy City is the soul of the Imperial, the flame that condenses the faith and glory of the Old World, then the High Tower beneath his feet is the brain of the Imperial, the crystallization of the minds of all Humans and even the Alien Races on the Aus Continent.

And now, the plague from the Void had actually spread to its summit...

"Youyou, we may have underestimated the Imperial."

Taking a deep breath, Luo Yan spoke with a voice only he and Youyou could hear.

"...I initially thought that the Imperial beneath our feet was at most a lethargic old man, but now it seems that its problems are even more severe than we imagined. Before our corrosion reached this place, the Chaos Corrosion had already perforated it."

What particularly troubled Luo Yan was that this Great Sage had just returned from the eastern barrier of the Imperial, the Brass Pass. Judging by his easeful smile, it seems the impervious Brass Pass is truly in danger this time!

Arrogance and intrigue are not enemies, nor are nature and the Flame of Destruction enemies.

Standing from the Demon King's perspective, he did not need to worry about the Imperial's safety. However, he understood the logic that, when the nest overturns, no egg is left intact.

Once the defensive line of the Imperial is torn apart by Chaos, the entire Aus Continent will be engulfed in war. Even if his sheltered garden on the Gana Continent could remain unscathed for a while, it could not stay safe forever.

The current state of the Kao Planet serves as a forewarning.

A planet corroded by Chaos will ultimately become a desolate wasteland, with all Souls imprisoned in an eternal Purgatory, unable to transcend.

As if sensing his anxiety, Youyou's white mist appeared beside him, having a voice filled with unprecedented worry.

"Lord Demon King, what should we do?"

Luo Yan was silent for a long time, iterating and analyzing countless possibilities in his mind before finally speaking slowly.

"Do nothing."

"But..."

"Dousuke is already a Demigod and also Chaos' Divine Chosen," Luo Yan's voice was so calm it held no trace of emotion, "yet he still chooses to remain dormant beneath the shadow of the High Tower, not daring to openly raise the flag of rebellion. This shows that there is still something on this continent that he fears."

He paused, a sharp glint flashing through his deep eyes.

"We need to figure out what he's afraid of."

As Luo Yan was communicating with Youyou in his heart, a light "ding" sounded from the lift not far away.

Uriel Acle, a professor from behind the rune-driven metal door, emerged.

This Scholar from the Holy Power School wore a gentle and compassionate smile, akin to a devout theologian.

In his right hand, he held an invitation, seemingly also having received an invitation from the Great Sage, and the joy he could not hide beneath his brow exposed the anticipation in his heart.

Recalling another face behind Dousuke's mask, Luo Yan looked at this Professor Uriel with a touch of sympathy.

Poor child.

In him, Luo Yan saw the shadow of Arist.

While Luo Yan was watching Professor Uriel, the latter also noticed him.

Evidently, the professor hadn't expected Prince Colin would also be invited by the Great Sage, and even ahead of him. For a moment, his genteel and amiable expression registered surprise.

However, in less than two seconds, the fleeting astonishment was replaced by a gentle smile as warm as sunshine. Seeing Prince Colin approach, Uriel quickened his pace to meet him.

"Prince Colin? What a pleasure! I didn't expect to meet you here!"

"Pleasure to meet you, Professor Uriel, I've been wanting to meet you for a long time." Luo Yan nodded with a smile, responding to his greeting.

Though to Luo Yan, it was just a commonplace courtesy, it sounded quite different to those with ulterior motives.

Been wanting to meet for a long time?

What is the meaning of this?

Could it be—

Did he have his eye on me before Arist was defeated?

Uriel felt a chill in his heart, yet maintained his unwavering smile, speaking in a kindly tone.

"Indeed...what a coincidence, to be honest, I've long wanted to pay my respects to the legendary Prince Colin too."

The two exchanged pleasantries and courteous words.

To be honest, Luo Yan's interest in him wasn't as keen as when he first arrived in the Academic State, especially after seeing another side of the Great Sage.

However, whether it was his imagination or not, this Professor Uriel showed an uncommonly intense enthusiasm towards him, engaging him in endless conversation.

Luo Yan could sense he was probing with his words, but he had no desire to waste time playing the game of diplomatic subtleties with a person whose days were numbered.

Just as he was pondering ending this charade and leave, this Professor Uriel's gaze seemingly unintentionally brushed past the direction Luo Yan came from, and he feigned casualness in his remarks.

"Speaking of which, Your Highness, did you just come from the Great Sage's garden?"

Luo Yan nodded.

"Yes, is there a problem?"

Seeing the doubt in Prince Colin's eyes, Uriel hurriedly waved his hand with a smile.