"Over these years, what exactly has happened with your family? Did your father force you to do something?"
Grasping Bai Lianyue's hand, Gremiel asked with concern.
To this, Bai Lianyue couldn't help but roll her eyes inwardly.
Damn it,
How would I know?
Although I ended up devouring Liana’s body, all I can replicate is her appearance and aura. I can't copy the memories of the Divine Daughter. Hmm... although I may have been somewhat influenced by her emotions, just a tiny bit.
Honestly, I am a bit curious about what Liana has been through these years.
She was once revered by thousands as the Divine Daughter, yet suddenly went mad, even wanting to kill her own child.
And,
According to the information Severine gave me, Liana was the beloved of the Anlosi family but had a terrible relationship with her husband, Luo Fei-Lingyuan. Therefore, Liana basically lived with her maternal family. If that’s the case, why did Liana suddenly return to the Lingyuan family with Aeria and the others a year ago? And during the past year, she’s had little to no contact with the Anlosi family?
I’m curious about these things because, if I want to use Liana as my disguise later, I need to understand her past.
So, when I encountered Gremiel, I thought I’d try to learn something from him.
But judging by his question, it seems like he doesn’t know much either.
Forget it,
Now’s not the time to dwell on this. After that fool released his wave of spiritual energy, he’s sure to attract the Westveta Alliance’s army nearby. Once there are too many people around, it’ll be hard for me to leave.
What a mistake,
Tch,
I should have eaten less...
Bai Lianyue clicked her tongue slightly, rare regret creeping into her heart.
How did I lose control over my eating?
...
"My poor Liana, why aren’t you speaking?"
Seeing Bai Lianyue remain silent, Gremiel grew anxious and asked again.
"Sorry, you must be mistaken. I’m not Lady Liana. I’m just a passing merchant who eats a lot, haha~"
Bai Lianyue smiled awkwardly.
Upon hearing this,
Gremiel was stunned for a moment, then, with a confident smile, he chuckled.
"Hahaha, Liana, there’s no one else here, no need to keep pretending. But I must say, you’re really smart for using the restaurant to hide your identity."
"What?"
Bai Lianyue blinked, confused.
And Gremiel, seemingly unaware of Bai Lianyue’s odd expression, continued to praise her with self-assurance:
"It’s a really good disguise. According to everyone’s stereotype, the Divine Daughter should be a master at the Realm of Reclusion. And masters at that level don’t need to eat. So no one would pay attention to the restaurant!"
"Not only that, but you also abandoned your usual elegance, deliberately eating like a starving ghost to confuse those looking for you!"
"Who would think that the Divine Daughter would be eating like a glutton in a restaurant?"
"Brilliant, brilliant! Just as expected of you!"
...
While speaking, Gremiel gave Bai Lianyue a thumbs-up.
His mind had already transformed her earlier wild eating behavior into an impressive act of disguise.
As he spoke, Gremiel’s expression grew more emotional, a slight blush coloring his face, and he looked at Bai Lianyue with an affectionate gaze:
"But, Liana-chan, you knew I would be here to eat."
"You even came to the restaurant early to prepare."
"I’m really moved."
"You really do care about me."
Bai Lianyue: =-=
"Don’t worry, since you’ve chosen me, I’ll make sure not to disappoint you."
As he said this,
Gremiel stood up slowly, raised his hand to tousle his hair, and struck a pose that he used to be proud of.
After striking the pose, Gremiel took a deep breath, his expression suddenly turning serious.
"But, since you’ve chosen me, could you first tell me what happened with your father... huh?? Liana?!"
However,
Just as his charm seemed to peak, Gremiel turned to find the blue-haired girl, who had been sitting, had already gotten up and left the restaurant without a word, dragging her luggage along.
"Liana?!"
Seeing Bai Lianyue leave, Gremiel stared blankly for a moment, then immediately chased after her.
"No, no, sorry Liana, I was foolish. I shouldn’t have brought up such painful matters."
"It’s okay, it’s okay, you don’t have to tell me. These are your secrets. Whenever you’re ready, tell me."
"If you need, my strong shoulders and chest are available for you."
"After all, we’re childhood sweethearts~"
...
Trailing behind Bai Lianyue, Gremiel continued to apologize, expressing his feelings in a never-ending stream.
Meanwhile,
Bai Lianyue, in response to Gremiel’s eager gaze, endless apologies, and the affectionate expressions between them, slowly grew more irritated. She couldn’t help but glance disdainfully at the golden-haired man beside her.
In the short time she had spent with him, Bai Lianyue had come to a conclusion about Gremiel.
—A handsome man, but his brain’s not working. —
Liana’s childhood sweetheart, huh?
I suddenly feel a bit sorry for this Divine Daughter.
Growing up with someone like him must have been exhausting...
If it weren’t for the fear of accidentally contaminating the nutritious food I worked so hard to get by releasing curse energy, I would have an overwhelming urge to just break out with full force and escape.
...
"You..."
Eventually, unable to tolerate it any longer, Bai Lianyue stopped, casting an annoyed glance at her so-called ‘childhood sweetheart.’
"Could you stop following me and let me walk on my own?"
"No, that’s not possible."
Hearing this, the blonde man immediately shook his head vigorously:
"Liana, I know I asked something I shouldn’t have and upset you, and now you want me to leave. If it were in the past, I would have left right away. But sorry, I can’t comply now."
"I know your strength is waning. It’s very dangerous for you to be near the Enigmatic Abyss. If the fallen beasts or the evil gods’ followers find you, you’ll be dead for sure. I must stay by your side and protect you!"
"Also, I may not know what happened with your family, but based on what I know of the Anlosi family, they won’t let you go so easily. I don’t want you to follow in your mother’s footsteps."
"So, please, don’t be stubborn. Let me protect you."
Gremiel took a deep breath, gazing seriously at Bai Lianyue,
"My Westveta Group, although we can’t fight the Anlosi or Lingyuan families, we can at least hide you."
"Come with me."
"You don’t have to worry about Aeria and the others."
"I’ll take care of them as if they were my own daughters."
...
After expressing his heartfelt words, Gremiel anxiously awaited Bai Lianyue’s response. She, in turn, fell silent, narrowing her eyes as she thoughtfully stared at him.
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While Gremiel anxiously waited for an answer, an unexpected presence suddenly intruded upon his perception, causing him to look alarmed.
?!
Someone’s behind us!
"Be careful!!"
Gremiel leaped forward and stood in front of Bai Lianyue, turning abruptly to throw a punch behind him.
With a surge of spiritual energy, the white light rushed from Gremiel’s hand.
In the next moment,
The energy-charged fist collided with a massive red fireball that had come rushing at them.
"Boom!!"
The loud crash echoed in the air,
A massive shockwave spread outward, distorting the air as it passed. The fiery red ball split in two, scattering fiery fragments like blooming flowers, expanding fiercely in all directions.
The two halves of the fireball rushed outward, their destructive power sending scorching air waves across the surroundings. They collided with the buildings behind them, and the earth-shaking sound of destruction reverberated again as the walls collapsed into rubble and dust. Several buildings crumbled under the force, their remains scattering across the area, the huge flames rising high, accompanied by thick black smoke.
In an instant, the scene was engulfed in thick smoke and fire, obscuring vision, as if the world had descended into chaos. The aftermath of the fire continued to churn in the air, and the smell of burning lingered, while shattered building debris quietly burned on the ground, all while Gremiel’s tall figure stood amidst it.
Bai Lianyue: Watching the show.
The next moment,
Gremiel, his face filled with fury, looked up at the sky.
There, a man in black with short gray hair hovered in the air, his posture arrogant, flames surrounding him.
Gremiel glared at him, his face darkened as he questioned:
"Enchino, what are you doing?!"
"What am I doing? Of course, I’m fulfilling my mission," Enchino scoffed.
"Mission? The general tasked you with helping find Liana, not attacking her!"
"Ah? Sorry, Gremiel, you misunderstood. I’m not trying to attack Liana."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Isn’t it obvious? I want to attack you."
Enchino mockingly pointed at Gremiel.
"Attack me? Why?"
"Simple. If I don’t take you out, how am I supposed to take Liana with me?"
With a sinister smile, Enchino looked at the blue-haired girl behind Gremiel, eyeing her beautiful face. A greedy smile appeared on his lips.
Seeing Enchino’s reaction, Gremiel immediately came to a conclusion.
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"I knew you mercenaries couldn’t be trusted... as expected, you have other employers. You were sent to take Liana, right? For the Sacred Stone?" Gremiel said coldly.
Although Gremiel’s intelligence often faltered when it came to Liana, his mind sharpened when someone tried to harm her.
And it seemed his suspicion was correct.
Upon hearing Gremiel’s words, Enchino clearly had no intention of hiding anymore.
"Can’t help it, the other employer offered too much."
Saying this,
Enchino slowly raised his hand, gathering crimson light. A massive fireball, five meters in radius and filled with terrifying destructive power, began to form in his hand.
"Gremiel, since we worked together before, hand over the Divine Daughter, and I’ll let you off the hook."
"Hmph! Dream on!"
With a disdainful grunt, Gremiel clenched his fist, and his automated armor instantly formed, enveloping his arm. Pure white spiritual energy exploded from his body, propelling him toward Enchino in a powerful surge.
In an instant, the two opposing forces—white and red—collided in the air.
The two powers clashed violently, both prepared to tear the other apart.
Staring hard at Enchino, Gremiel’s expression became darker than ever.
"Trying to harm my woman?! I’ll show you..."
However,
Before he could finish his sentence, an unexpected event occurred.
"Clang!!"
A sharp sound rang out as a girl’s hand chop landed from behind, striking Gremiel’s head without warning.
The strike was quick and forceful.
Gremiel’s words stopped abruptly, and his fierce expression froze.
It then twisted into an absurd, comical shape.
His eyes widened, circles of confusion forming in his pupils. His mouth opened slightly, as if trying to say something, but only a muffled "Aler—" came out.
Immediately,
Gremiel swayed a few times before losing his balance, drooling as he fell to the ground, leaving behind a high, twitching butt.
And behind him,
Was Bai Lianyue, her face filled with disdain and impatience as she stared at the scene.
"Although I have no idea what you two are babbling about, please... just stop fighting here... if you mess with my vegetables and fruits, how will you compensate me?"