After responding to Giada, Luo Shu flipped over and jumped down from the dragon beast. He then glanced at Shin Natsume before turning his head to look at Kazuma Yagami:
"So, what is your demand?"
Hearing this, Kazuma Yagami's expression darkened. He understood that Luo Shu wasn't simply speaking to him, but rather inquiring about the intentions of the Chinese Union standing behind him.
Faced with such a weighty question, Kazuma Yagami sighed inwardly.
He wasn't Lin Qi, just a naturalised citizen - why was he being asked such an important question?
Though he lamented this internally, Kazuma Yagami wasn't foolish. He understood that at this moment, the key wasn't what he thought, but rather what Luo Shu thought.
From the current situation, the greatest treasure of the True Dragon Legacy - the power called Class - would inevitably be taken by whoever could defeat the guardian.
Among those present, the only one likely possessing this capability was Luo Shu alone.
Therefore, the True Dragon Sorcerer Class would most probably fall into Luo Shu's hands.
Considering the stance of Luo Shu, and even the Hidden Management Department, or even the SDS...
Kazuma Yagami had a vague answer in his heart.
"Our demand is only one - to safely leave this Abyss world."
"Oh?" Hearing this, Luo Shu couldn't help but look at Kazuma Yagami in surprise, smiling as he said: "Not planning to strive for anything?"
Hearing this, Kazuma Yagami shrugged and gave a helpless smile: "What cannot be obtained on the battlefield shouldn't be expected to be gained at the negotiation table."
Hearing this, Luo Shu laughed:
"Your political education in China was quite good!"
Kazuma Yagami then stroked his chin, joking as he said:
"So should I thank my fiancée now?"
"You should indeed thank her."
After saying this, Luo Shu stepped forward, passed by Kazuma Yagami, and walked directly towards the stone cave without paying attention to anyone else.
At Luo Shu's behaviour, Evangeline asked blankly:
"Wasn't he planning to ask me?"
Although she also wanted to give up seizing the True Dragon Legacy and leave this Abyss world... not even asking was too hurtful, wasn't it?
Hearing Evangeline's words, Krul beside her snorted and said self-deprecatingly:
"To such a monster, are our opinions important?"
Hearing this, Evangeline fell silent for a moment before pursing her lips and saying pitifully:
"Although I know this is true, I still feel so unwilling!"
This was the first time Evangeline had been so ignored by someone!
Damn it, is being a Demigod so great? Is having strong power so great?
Oh, he really is great!!
Thinking of that enormous gap, Evangeline immediately deflated.
Just then, Kuroka, who had just jumped down from the dragon beast, unobtrusively blocked Sun Seto while curiously observing her surroundings:
"How strange, why does it feel like I haven't seen Vali?"
"Vali?" xN
At the mention of this name, many present looked at Kuroka.
Among them, Evangeline, with her resentful expression, was the most vivid.
Seeing everyone's reaction, Kuroka seemed to understand something and laughed heartily:
"Looking at your expressions, were you tricked by that muscle dragon Vali?"
"How is he doing now? Is he dead?"
Hearing this, Jun Tao nearby said faintly:
"If nothing unexpected happened, there shouldn't even be ashes left."
At that moment, Evangeline nearby let out a cold laugh:
"Perhaps the situation might be slightly better than being reduced to ashes - just a hole through the chest?"
Shin Natsume, the only one present who hadn't been tricked, blew out a smoke ring and offered his opinion:
"Though I'm also quite displeased with that noisy brat, I'd still help collect the body if needed."
Hearing everyone's responses, Kuroka nodded in understanding, then said with a smile:
"So, Vali is dead!"
"What a pity. I had thought he would become a powerful demon."
Shaking her head, Kuroka stopped worrying about Vali's matter. A dead companion would never catch the heartless black cat's attention.
Compared to the deceased Vali, Kuroka was more curious about the current situation inside the stone grotto.
"A guardian capable of taking down even Vali... What to do... I'm a bit worried about master's situation... May I send a familiar to take a look?"
By the end, Kuroka had already turned her gaze towards Sun Seto, seemingly seeking her opinion.
In response, Sun Seto nodded and replied in her honest, sweet voice:
"Merely observing should be fine."
Hearing this, Kuroka immediately breathed a sigh of relief, then plucked a few strands of her own hair, activated her demonic arts, transformed them into several black cats, and sent them running into the stone grotto.
Seeing this, Kazuma Yagami and Tatsuya Shiba exchanged glances, while even Evangeline and Giada showed clear interest, and Krul couldn't help but glance at Sun Seto too.
Clearly, these individuals all wanted to witness the Demigod battle in the grotto but doubted they would be permitted, so they remained at the stage of mere interest.
In contrast to these people, Shin Natsume, who was smoking, asked Sun Seto with a relaxed expression:
"Hey, you don't mind being watched, do you?"
Hearing this, the interested parties present were immediately startled.
Evangeline even widened her eyes, looking at Shin Natsume in disbelief. This reckless fool!
He just asked that directly? Without any psychological preparation at all?
And isn't he worried about offending that monster at all?
Moreover, why did he say 'you'... Isn't the one fighting supposed to be that Luo Shu?
Just as Evangeline was utterly shocked, Sun Seto said indifferently:
"If you want to watch, then watch. It's not something shameful, after all."
Upon hearing this, Kazuma Yagami seemed to realise something and quietly began summoning wind spirits.
Seeing Kazuma Yagami's actions, those present guessed that Sun Seto's identity might be somewhat special, allowing her to represent Luo Shu to some extent, and so they each began showcasing their unique methods, employing various scrying techniques.
Just as this group was busy...
Creak... creak...
The circular portal slowly opened.
Bathed in the light emanating from within, Luo Shu, arriving deep inside the grotto, immediately saw the greyish-white figure standing in the centre.
Staring at the face that bore an eighty to ninety percent resemblance to his own, Luo Shu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, saying in a faint tone:
"Hey now, this kind of bad taste—can I interpret it as a provocation against me?"