Chapter 246

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Chen Rui, Shea Lucifer

"This is an emergency message I received from Kia from the Dark Shadow's capital two days ago."

"When General George came to the Dark Moon last time, he rescued a young man, named Dior, who was the eldest son and heir apparent of the top business family in the Dark Shadow Empire, the Custer Family. Due to family conflict, he was almost killed by scheme. He was rescued by General George when he fled. Shea and George's plan was to support Dior in inheriting the business which would be a huge help for Dark Moon's economic development."

During Chen Rui's coma, Shea sent her competent assistant, Old Gauss, to accompany Dior to the Dark Shadow's capital to help him regain control of his family. Kia was also part of the company.

The reason was that Dior saw Kia coincidentally, and he was shocked. Subsequently, he couldn't help but fall in love. The young master who had always been a self-asserted romantic was determined to impress the beautiful succubus with his diligence and obsession. Yet, he repeatedly failed. After learning that this succubus who was admired by everyone was actually a maid of the sheriff, Chen Rui, Dior still didn't give up. He asked Princess Royal to let Kia accompany Kia him back to the Dark Shadow's capital.

Chen offers to go find them. Shea refuses.

"The capital's sanction wasn't as effective as it should be, so they must be keeping a close eye on the Dark Moon. My awakening hasn't been publicized. To the public, I am still unconscious which is convenient for me to hide in the dark to execute this."

"It's too dangerous. You don't even have the strength to protect yourself." Shea shook her head. *Chen Rui just woke up from that coma. I can't let him go to the Dark Shadow's capital, which is more dangerous and unpredictable.*

"Arux and Aguile have now broken through to Demon King. Arux can stay to take care of the Cloak Gang and help Athena train the garrison. Aguile can escort me. Besides, under the influence of inheritance, I should have the strength of Lesser Demon now." Chen Rui nodded, "Not only that, I plan to go in person for the most important part of the plan! Although the Dark Moon shows signs of recovery, in reality, it's a critical period now and the capital will use more means to suppress and sanction. If we continue to be so passive, even if we can barely withstand, our failure is only a matter of time!"

That tough tone didn't make Shea unhappy. Instead, her heart fluctuated. After a long time, she sighed softly, "You don't have to go to that extent."

That sentence had a double meaning. In fact, Shea also understood that with Chen Rui's intelligence, coupled with his beast taming skill, master-level weapon and armor crafting skill, he didn't have to take such a huge risk for the Dark Moon. He could even leave the precarious Dark Moon and join a stronger, safer force.

"I promised General George to assist Princess Royal with all I have." Chen Rui shrugged, "I am someone who keeps promises."

This human once said that life is a one-way ticket, there is no turning back nor return ticket.

From that moment on, Shea faintly understood something deep in her heart, something that shouldn't be there.

"If..." Shea said that suddenly, but she immediately regretted, and she didn't continue speaking.

"Even without General George's request," Chen Rui answered tacitly with a tactful smile, "I'll still do the same."

Although the Princess Royal's voice seemed cold, the little surprise that flashed past in her purple eyes couldn't hide from the sheriff who had reached the level of Great Demon King. He grinned, "If I return with great contribution this time, I wonder if Princess Royal can agree to a not-so-over condition?"

"You're already over now!" Shea knew this guy had a bad intention the moment she saw that annoying smile, "Don't forget I'm the lord!"

*What if you're the lord? What if you're the princess? Your Royal Highness may not know that your sister's collection isn't lacking of flirty stories between female bosses and male employees – certainly, these can only be said in my heart.*

"Since that is the case, Your Royal Highness." Chen Rui bowed politely with the look of a loyal servant and said solemnly, "Then I'll take it as Your Royal Highness has agreed. Including the "only" dance previously, I believe it'll be the time to reap that great plan when I return."

*Great plan? Reap?*

*Double meaning bastard! What exactly do you want to reap from this damn plan?!*

Shea finally couldn't control her emotions and stared at Chen Rui furiously. Looking at the situation, she desperately wanted to burn that smiling face into a skeleton with her [Flame of Light and Dark].

After leaving the palace, Chen Rui was still reminiscing about the cold beauty's look of annoyance. Compared with the coldness that pushed people away for thousands of miles, he preferred this expression. Next time, it would be great if it became a smile.

The next stop would be Dark Shadow Empire. Chen Rui stopped and looked up at the night sky. Behind the two purple moons, there were bright stars.

*That lady's eyes were just like this beautiful, starry sky.*

Suddenly, the past scenes that were already buried deep in his heart appeared involuntarily in his mind.

*Can I see... her again this time?*