The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1518 435: I'll Be Watching

Carian's eyes sparkled with a glimmer of hope, as if she saw salvation, but they dimmed again due to real-world concerns.

"But... I heard that the Dwarves are on the east side of the Twilight Province, near Brass Pass, which is too far from us."

Luo Yan had anticipated her saying this, but did not see it as a problem at all.

After all, there aren't only Dwarves with braids in this world; there is also a group of bald Dwarves at the not-so-distant Catastrophe Castle.

"There are Dwarves at Shattered Rock Peak too. I saw on the map that it's not far from your place, and a tributary of the Rushing River connects to it."

"Shattered Rock Peak? I heard from the locals that there's bald Dwarves there..." Carian whispered, "Those are the Hell Dwarves, right?"

"That's just a misconception," Luo Yan said with a straight face, "How many Dwarves have the locals seen? What do they know!"

What's wrong with being bald?

At worst, they can go buy wigs at the Great Graveyard!

Nowadays, under the influence of players, the Hell Dwarves at Catastrophe Castle are like money-grubbing fiends, never missing a profitable deal!

A railway network from Catastrophe Castle to the Great Graveyard exists; as long as timber can be transported there, it means it's transported to Campbell Duchy.

Once it's at Campbell Duchy, it's essentially part of the Imperial trade network. With money flowing in, merchants like Thomas will surely enter.

Carian nodded after a moment of bafflement, jotting down this crucial clue. After thanking the generous God, she continued with her report.

The subsequent arrangements didn't have any issues. Although personnel appointments and position settings seemed crude by modern standards, they were too advanced for the Sparrow Wood Territory tarnished by Count Thelon.

This simple-minded girl with a zeal clearly absorbed everything given to her.

Luo Yan was pleased.

So far, things were going well. Rather than correcting them himself, it was better to let them explore rules suitable for themselves.

"...Lastly, it's the identity numbering and household registration work. We plan to establish a specialized archive management department based on the original registration department. The Priests within the castle are willing to cooperate with our work, and they have rich experience in copying and archive organizing."

"Currently, our biggest challenge is a lack of seeds, but Thomas said he would try to help us find a solution. Twilight City should have some, and the castle's granary still has some reserve seeds."

After completing the report, she clasped her hands in front of her, looking cautiously at her God, her clear eyes carrying an expectation for affirmation.

Like a student waiting for exam results.

Luo Yan, of course, was generous with his affirmation; indeed, she did well. A smile of approval appeared on his face.

"You've done well. Though there are some flaws in the details, I can see a bright future for you. Just like I said last night, you need to show your people hope, so they can use their strength to create miracles."

After a pause, he continued.

"I can help with the seed issue, including catching up with spring planting and repairing water facilities... I happen to have some people skilled at these tasks."

"Really? That's wonderful!"

Carian's face instantly lit up with joy, but quickly remembered she was discussing work, lightly coughed, and returned to her solemn Holy Daughter demeanor, "I... I thank you on behalf of the people of Twilight Province for your help."

Luo Yan watched her effort to maintain her dignified appearance and said with a smile.

"No need for formalities with me."

Once again, Carian's mind was effortlessly read by him, and she quietly stuck out her tongue, revealing a side unseen by ordinary people.

"I'm just worried you might find me unreliable."

"Whether I feel that way or not doesn't matter," Luo Yan smiled and spoke in a gentle voice, "As long as those who follow you find you reliable, it's enough."

Now that the serious talks were over, the atmosphere on the tower rooftop returned to a light and relaxed state.

The sun was nearly overhead, bleaching the cold stone slabs and rock walls. In the distance, smoke rose from the camp, as if war was far removed from everyone...

Carian thoroughly enjoyed this feeling, not just because of the warm sunlight, but more due to the comforting smile resembling sunlight before her.

Only in front of Mr. Colin could she truly remove the weighty "Holy Daughter" mask, returning to that easy, carefree countryside she remembered.

As for the reason, perhaps it's because he has seen all sides of her regardless of whether she was awkward, lost, or devout and pure...

Carian's voice suddenly carried a hint of curiosity and reflection, "I never thought Mr. Colin also had the identity of the 'Flame King'. Honestly, when I first heard it from people, I thought it was a rumor..."

Luo Yan smiled but remained silent.

He neither confirmed nor denied, consistently maintaining his composure.

Seeing his indulgent demeanor, Carian grew bolder.

She playfully blinked, showing a stark contrast to her sacred appearance during ceremonies, "'Colin' probably isn't your real name either, right?"

Luo Yan glanced at her, surprised.

This time, it wasn't just him; both Sarah and Taufu, whose mouth was pinched by Sarah, were wide-eyed in shock.

Especially Taufu, who seemed eager to shout out in excitement.

The deceit has been exposed!

But unfortunately, the poised expression she longed to see did not appear. Luo Yan merely curiously asked Carian a question.

"How did you guess?"

"This time, it's 'Carian's intuition'," Carian smugly stretched her words, her face carrying a sly smile. "Thanks to what you've taught me, maybe I've awakened some 'special ability'."

"Knowing too much isn't beneficial," Luo Yan laughingly reminded her.

Yet this time, Carian didn't retreat as she usually does, nor did she apologize out of the blue. Instead, she courageously met his gaze.

She stared at his handsome and gentle face, mustering the courage to voice a long-hidden question.

"Can I... know your real name?"

The follower made a fourth wish.

However, this time, the God likely couldn't fulfill her yearning.

But Luo Yan didn't refuse, as that wasn't his style. Instead, he provided a vague yet hopeful answer.

"'Colin' is also my name, just like I was indeed born by the lava, the rumors aren't all people's fabricated lies."

"As for my real name... if you satisfy me with your performance, I'll naturally tell you when the time is right."

Upon hearing this response, Carian didn't feel discouraged. At least her God didn't reject her, and even gave her a promise.

Her face displayed a content smile. It was that inborn optimism of the Luo De people, akin to her pure smile, emanating from the same countryside field.

"Then I'm relieved. I will do my best to prove myself!"

Luo Yan nodded.

This time, he refrained from saying something vague like "No need to prove it to me, just prove it to those who follow you," and instead gave a definite answer.

"Yes, I'll be watching."