Chapter 265 Lord Demon King, you are served!
The dusk has not yet arrived, and the antique study room in the Lord's Mansion of Black Wind Castle is quiet and warm.
The flame in the fireplace danced gently, occasionally making a crisp crackling sound, illuminating the handsome profile.
Sitting in front of the elegant wisteria wood table, Luo Yan, with a meticulous expression, was carefully reviewing the documents in his hand.
The silver candlestick placed at the corner of the table swayed with flickering candlelight, just like the tall magic crystal lamppost in the distance outside the window, illuminating the never-ending chimney and furnace fire of Black Wind Castle.
Yuyou, who was floating in the room, restrained herself from making any noise, for fear of disturbing the Demon King's thinking.
Although the Demon King doesn't have much busy time, now is exactly the time for him to work.
About three months ago, when Luo Yan first arrived at Black Wind Castle, he planned to build a railway connecting Black Wind Castle and Greystone Ridge to bring the minerals there directly to the Magic Crystal Cannon Factory to reduce the cost of logistics.
This is the most economical approach.
Not only can it reduce the production costs of the Magic Crystal Cannon Factory, but it can also further strengthen the infrastructure of Black Wind Castle and increase the hardware conditions for the development of other industries.
However, at that time, he was not dealing with the Dragon family. Due to the obstruction of Elder Zakro, he never had time to take time to advance the matter, so the railway project was shelved.
Until some time ago, he entered the parliament with the help of Mr. Festing and became a respected member of Parliament. The whole thing suddenly became simple.
He didn't even take the initiative to advance. The lord of Greystone Ridge took the initiative to ask someone to find him. Not only did he sell the mining rights in his territory to him, he also gave him 50 years of railway management rights, allowing him to do whatever he wanted, including building the railway into the local urban area.
It was even easier on the Magic City side. As soon as the Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs held his hand and finished chatting enthusiastically, the Ministry of War hurriedly rushed over and enthusiastically invited him to build a military route from Black Wind Castle to the Magic City to see if it was as efficient as he said. As for the expenses, of course the Logistics Department would pay for it.
In fact, Luo Yan understood the speed of their changes of expression, and was not surprised at all.
Of course he knows that whether the railway is easy to use or not is not actually the most critical. The key is whether this technology can be advanced to the end.
If you are not strong enough and the project ends halfway, it will be the biggest loss to Hell, and it will be a bad debt that cannot be matched to the high-level demons of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They can only wait for the next Elder Zakro to jump out on his own.
Hello and the Ost Empire have been fighting for a thousand years without a winner, and they are not in a hurry for just one or two years.
It is not only the railway infrastructure plan in the area around Black Wind Castle that has made significant progress, but also the expansion plan of the Goblin community, the street renovation project, the new production line to be added to the Magic Crystal Cannon Factory, and the No. 2 experimental equipment improvement plan, etc.
These are all jobs related to production or generation of supporting equipment.
Luo Yan likes to accumulate a bunch of tasks of the same type together, then connect them in series and finish them at once.
This is much more efficient than a hammer in the east and a stick in the west.
Finally finished reviewing the last document, Luo Yan signed his name at the end of the document, then threw it into the drawer on the right, and threw a just-written letter to Little Hei No. 5, asking it to be sent to his parliamentary office.
The little guy hanging upside down on the standing stick squeaked, then flew happily out the window with the letter in his mouth, and disappeared into the darkness in the distance after a while.
Luo Yan leaned on the chair and stretched.
Seeing that he was finally done with his work, Youyou, who had been bored for a while, moved up to him as excitedly as if he had been released from prison, and gathered around him, chirping.
"Master Demon King, Master Demon King, something bad is going to happen!"
Looking at the milky white mist floating in the glass window, Luo Yan said casually.
"What happened again."
He guessed that it must not be a big deal, otherwise Yoyo would never have been able to hold it in calmly until now, so he picked up the teacup on the table and almost spit out the tea as soon as he took a sip.
"You are being served!"
After trying hard to digest this shocking statement, Luo Yan coughed and put the teacup back on the tray, and after a while he regained his dignified demeanor.
「……端上桌是什么鬼？」
悠悠兴奋地在天上转了一圈，声音愉悦地说道。
"That's the literal meaning! "Demon King's Pot" is now popular in the Magic City!"
Luo Yan: "...?"
What is the Demon King's Pot?
Luo Yan just wanted to ask where he heard it from, but he soon realized that it was also a belief in a certain sense.
Yuyou may not know who started spreading the news, but knowing this is not surprising.
As expected.
He opened the system interface and took a look. The increase in daily faith and the like actually jumped from just over 50,000 to 60,000!
You must know that this is even if there is no temple in the local area! The vast majority of demons who worship themselves worship themselves as His Majesty the Demon God's chosen one!
If there were temples and acolytes here like Beifeng City, the increased power of faith would probably have to add zero!
"Is this thing... made by the players?" Luo Yan subconsciously thought of his imaginative players, who would do the work in the future.
However, Youyou shook her head and continued talking enthusiastically.
"No, no! This time it's not entirely because of the player, although it has something to do with the player..."
With that said, Youyou excitedly told Luo Yan the story of "grabbing from the bottom of the grave" that he learned from the official website forum. It includes the efforts and attempts made by three players to open up the catering market in Batu Castle, including how they cleverly completed the localization of their products and their next plans.
Luo Yan also had a dumbfounded expression after hearing this, and didn't know how to evaluate it.
Yoyou continued excitedly.
"Later, a Goblin businessman brought this delicacy that was said to come from the necropolis back to the Magic City! He probably felt that the name of the hot pot was not aggressive enough, so he changed it to the Demon King's Pot, which immediately boosted sales in the Magic City! Both the citizens and nobles of Black Wind Castle liked it very much, and I heard it is quite expensive!"
"These guys," Luo Yan rubbed his temples and sighed helplessly, "they really have enough time... I might as well do a few tasks if I have that time."
He originally thought that he had seen all the outrageous behaviors of the players and couldn't get any more outrageous, but he didn't expect that this time, it once again exceeded his expectations and he was brought directly to the dining table.
But since they didn't cause too much trouble, he didn't intend to get to know them.
The demons in the magic city like to hear it, that is their business, and he is not that stingy.
Besides, he is not the only demon king.
Yoyou gloated, covering her mouth with her abstract palm, and said with a snicker.
"How about it? Lord Demon King, do you want to punish them? After all, they are doing business under your name without your permission."
"Punish who? Those Goblins who opened a hot pot restaurant to the Demon City without authorization?" Luo Yan smiled, shook his head and said, "What they made was Demon King Pot, not Luo Yan Pot... But you reminded me that it would be better for us to register a trademark."
It is not a bad thing to promote the culture of the necropolis. In the short term, it can increase the power of faith, and in the long term, it can pry into the corner of His Majesty the Demon God.
However, if this trend continues to grow wildly, there is no guarantee that it will not become a situation where "the Goblin succeeds and the Goblin fails".
Luo Yan thought for a moment, waved his wand, and let the floating quill write on the notepad.
"How to package the Demon King's Pot is the freedom of the major chambers of commerce in the Magic City, but the Demon King's Pot stamped with the seal of the Black Wind Castle Lord's Mansion is another matter... I ask you to register a trademark in the name of the Lord's Mansion, and declare that only products stamped with this mark are truly magic. Products approved by the Demon King. To be recognized by the Demon King, they must pass the quality inspection standards set by the Demon King. As for products that do not have this mark, they have nothing to do with the necropolis."
He paused for a moment and continued.
"Since it is under my banner, you are not allowed to add strange things to the pot, and you are not allowed to make the guests sick!"
After the quill finished writing, it fell quietly into the pen holder.
Luo Yan stamped his seal on the paper and planned to give it to the steward of the Lord's Mansion later so that the latter can advance the matter.
After it is implemented, he will talk to Miss Aisabel, the "gold medal reporter" of "Abyss Times", and publish the matter in the newspaper.
This guy has been doing well in the newspaper office recently, and he seems to be almost becoming a shareholder of the newspaper office. Asking her to do some small things is just a matter of saying hello to him.
At this time, there was a gentle knock on the office door, and the old housekeeper's voice came from outside the door calmly: "Your Majesty, Miss Mia is here, and I hope to see you."
Luo Yan was about to hand over the registration of the certification trademark to him, but the sudden visitor made him slightly stunned.
Before he could respond, the door was pushed open with a gust of wind, and then a familiar figure slipped briskly into the door, looking at him with a smirk on his face, and the corners of his mouth curled up in a confident arc.
"...Hehehe, I didn't expect, classmate Luo Yan, that I will come to your office to check the work in person."
The old housekeeper looked back at the little ancestor in surprise, but he didn't expect that she actually followed him. Then he looked at the Demon King dumbfounded, and until the latter nodded, he breathed a sigh of relief and left and closed the door.
"It's not like I didn't expect it, it's not your first time here," Luo Yan smiled gently and made a gesture to sit down, "Sit down wherever you want."
Mia was not polite and sat down on the sofa next to the bookshelf, her fair and slender legs resting on her knees, looking at the burning fireplace and fanning herself with her palms.
"Don't you feel hot even if you turn on the fireplace in broad daylight?"
"Is there any difference between day and night in hell? I just think the light is better. It doesn't matter if it's hot or not." Luo Yan said casually, waved his wand lightly, causing the silver teapot to float, and elegantly poured a cup of tea for Miss Mia.
Mia held the tea cup and took a sip, then put the tea cup aside and mumbled something to say.
"By the way, why aren't you in your office in the Parliament Building? I've been there several times and you're not there..."
Luo Yan couldn't help but smile when he heard this.
"Who has nothing to do here... Didn't you ask your dad before you went out?"
Mia pouted and looked away.
"Who knows where that guy went... He was mysterious all day long and didn't say a word to me."
Luo Yan: "What about...Mrs. Serena?"
"They always disappear together..." Mia suddenly showed a pitiful expression and looked at Luo Yan, "Don't you think it's too much? It's been like this since I was a child. Every day when I wake up, I'm the only one left in the main building of the manor..."
Hmm.
That is really a loving couple.
Luo Yan tried to think about it, but he really couldn't find any other reason, but he felt sorry for this guy for a second...although it was only a second.
After all, it was better to wake up in the manor than in the temple. It was hard for him to sympathize with him.
Mia rolled her eyes, suddenly jumped up from the sofa, and said on a whim.
"Let's go! Don't just sit here, let's go out for a walk!"
"Where to go?"
"Of course, go for a stroll on the street! This is your territory, shouldn't you personally inspect your territory?" Mia raised her eyebrows and said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Black Wind Castle... Is there anything to visit? This is an industrial area. Apart from factories, there are goblins." Luo Yan said helplessly, but still stood up from the chair.
"But, after all, this is the fruit of your labor!" Mia crossed her arms, held her head high, and said proudly, "As a cadre of the Demon King's Management Department, of course I have to personally inspect the Demon King's political achievements!"
She specially emphasized the words "cadres of the Demon King Management Department", but there was a hint of guilt in her proud expression, as if she was afraid that Luo Yan would refute her authority.
Luo Yan couldn't help but smile in his heart when he saw her arrogant but lack of confidence.
He knew what she was worried about.
It’s just a worry that after becoming a member of parliament, he will look down on the position of "Devil King" and will no longer even be "afraid" of her.
But, having said that, this guy may have misunderstood. He had never been afraid of her when he was in class before. It was also an occasional thing to make her cry with his bronze body... although this is not something to be proud of.
In short, he did not deal with her because of the relationship with the Padrich family, but he always kept her company and care in mind, and was always grateful.
Looking at the cute look worried about gains and losses, he couldn't help but smile, reached out and patted her head gently.
"Okay, my eldest lady, I'll accompany you for a walk."
Hearing the voice with a hint of doting, Mia's face suddenly burst into a happy smile.
But soon, she realized that her emotions were exposed, and she coughed lightly, trying to hide the secret joy with the tip of her nose and chin raised.
"Ahem——! So... Luo, classmate Luo Yan, please take your boss to have a look. Let me see how your reconstruction work is going!" She puffed up her chest and tried to give the order in a majestic tone.
Seeing her being so into the drama, Luo Yan couldn't help but joke with interest.
"So... Dear Miss Mia, where do you want to start inspecting my work first?"
Unsurprisingly, her defense was still as low as ever. The moment she heard that dear word, a wisp of red cloud spread along the tip of her white ears, even though it was just a written word of humility.
Although she tried to hide her shame with a haughty expression, the subtle change in her expression still betrayed her, and she became increasingly unable to restrain the raised corners of her mouth.
��Hmph, Hehehe... Glib words are of no use to this officer. "
Luo Yan smiled, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes.
——But there is no doubt that her earlobes are redder, even red to her cheeks.
Stop teasing the lovely Miss Mia, Luo Yan thought for a while and looked out the window.
"I think of a good place... Speaking of which, can you eat spicy food?"
"Spicy? It's okay." Mia's eyes wandered slightly and she swallowed, with a hint of unnoticeable nervousness in her voice.
It doesn’t seem to work.
Luo Yan was thinking of changing places.
Suddenly, a light laughter came from the window, with a hint of mischief.
∣ ifies is a fish succubus â“
I saw a familiar figure sitting on the window sill - a girl in a dark purple dress, looking at him with a smile.
He recognized that dress. He bought it when he went shopping last time.
"Vivian?!"
Mia's eyes widened and she stared at the girl on the window sill with an awkward expression as if she had eaten a fly.
When did this guy come? !
"Why are you sitting on the window sill? Come down quickly." Luo Yan coughed, with a hint of sternness in his voice.
Vivian was very obedient, her shoulders trembled, and she immediately jumped off the window sill obediently, and then ran up again amidst the housekeeper's exclamations.
The wooden door was blown open by a gust of wind. She occupied Luo Yan's arm with lightning speed, and said coquettishly in a voice that was so sweet that people couldn't help but get goosebumps.
"Pigeon! Vivian is not picky about food, she can eat either chili peppers or green peppers! A certain picky succubus asked her to pick up trash and eat it. You can take me there!"
..." Luo Yan looked at her in silence, unable to follow her words for a while.
Mia was completely stunned. The next second, her heart-shaped tail stood up like an antenna.
"Hey! Why are you holding his arm?!"
Vivian blinked, not only tightening her fingers, but also squeezing forward: "Of course it's coquettish, otherwise what else could I do? After all, I am his beloved sister, isn't it normal to have a good relationship? It's not like someone who only knows Stealing someone else's brother. "
"You, you, you--!"
Dear Miss Mia, she probably met her nemesis this time. She was so angry that she was screaming and stamping her feet, but there was nothing she could do.
Have a fight?
It seems impossible to win.
Being reasonable?
This guy doesn't even understand logic.
Complain?
The people who complained about this little ancestor were all lined up from the Magic City to Blackwind Castle. Every time Prince Colin heard this, he just laughed and said, "This kind of person is like me", leaving the people who complained speechless.
Looking at Vivian who was making a face and Miss Mia who was grinning in anger, Luo Yan reprimanded in a low voice.
"Vivian, speak up."
"Woo..."
Hearing the reprimanding voice, Vivian felt as if an arrow had been hit in her chest. Her face that was proud a second ago suddenly showed a look of grievance, her eyes were slightly moist, she shrunk her body, and clamped her knees. Her pitiful look made it difficult for her to say harsh words.
Even if he knew she was pretending.
To be honest, Luo Yan would occasionally reflect on whether he was too harsh on a rebellious little girl?
Perhaps it would be better to use a gentler tone.
However, just half a second after he had thought this, Vivian suddenly raised her pretty face that was about to cry, the corners of her sad mouth slightly raised, and a cunning light flashed in her moist eyes.
· Whenever she was about to play a prank, she would unconsciously show that proud smile.
"Oh, hehe... Dear brother, although I don't want to use this trick, but... you forced me!"
Luo Yan: "...?"
She suddenly let go of her hand holding Luo Yan's arm, turned around gracefully, flew up and down like a butterfly, and sat lightly on the edge of the desk.
Mia looked at her blankly, not knowing what she was going to play again.
Luo Yan was also confused by her. She couldn't figure out what this little guy was going to do, but his toes had already been tightened in advance.
Vivian said nothing, just put her legs on her knees, then made a Virgin expression, stretched out her hands slightly, and looked dignified.
The air was quiet for a moment, leaving only an occasional crackle in the fireplace.
Mia was completely stunned and looked at Luo Yan with confused eyes, and the latter looked at her with the same confused eyes.
————What is this guy crazy about?
With her eyes closed, Vivian's brows twitched, her cheeks turned slightly red, then she shook her right hand, and then shook it vigorously, like shaking an empty piggy bank.
The elegant aristocratic demeanor was gradually unable to be maintained, the reddish green apple gradually ripened into a red-hot lantern, and the trembling eyelashes revealed the frustration and confusion in her heart.
The next second——
She couldn't hold herself any longer, her legs kicked wildly, and she screamed wildly.
"No——! No, how is it possible!? Why... why is this happening?!"
The angry look was like that of a kid who secretly stuffed a box of cookies into his pocket in the supermarket and was caught red-handed.
Luo Yan looked at her secondary expression speechlessly, with only one question left in his mind -
Is this guy confused?
However, Mia came back to her senses, touched her chin, and said solemnly.
"Speaking of which... I have heard a rumor that if a vampire gives someone their first embrace, they will not only give them a complete bloodline but also make them their dependents."
"Dependents?" Luo Yan raised his eyebrows.
“It means kinship... Once you gain the other party’s first support, you can use the other party’s surname, completely become a member of the other party’s family, and the soul level will seem to increase. In exchange, the ‘patriarch’ can give orders to his dependents, but the more times the order is used, the less binding it will be, and it will disappear completely in the end.”
"Some nobles in the vampire clan think that it is not elegant enough to use orders to restrain their dependents, and usually the family members are the closest people to them, and there is no need to use it, so they hardly do it... You shouldn't have it, right?"
Mia looked at Luo Yan carefully, confirming the expression on his face, as if she was afraid of hearing an unexpected answer.
Vivian's shoulders shook, her red face gradually lost color, and her fluttering calves stopped struggling, trembling like a little lamb being stared at by a hungry wolf.
Of course Luo Yan could not stare at his sister like a hungry wolf, but he did understand what Xiao Jiujiu was in her heart.
Command?
It’s against you!
With a gentle smile on his face, he looked into Vivian's eyes, his tone was gentle and elegant.
"So...Miss Vivian, is there something you should explain to me?"
Vivian's face turned pale as she tried to muddle through, as if she had recalled a horrific memory.
She swallowed, but maybe she was too nervous, so it turned into hiccups.
"I'm... wrong! I don't dare anymore, you, you, you, you... punish me."
After saying that, she couldn't help but "chirped" again, and then quietly raised her head without any reason, and glanced at Luo Yan nervously.
——So this is the kind of relationship you have?
Mia looked at Luo Yan, and her pair of beautiful, talkative pupils lost their luster, as if even her soul had become void.
Yoyou was rolling on the ground laughing not far away, and the shape reflected in the mirror looked like an inflated jellyfish.
"Hahahahahaha!"
The room was filled with a happy atmosphere.
"Well, it's not what you think... This matter is very complicated."
Luo Yan explained awkwardly, and then gave Vivian a vicious look.
He originally thought that this guy would restrain himself, but unexpectedly his shoulders trembled and his eyes became wet.
Luo Yan took a deep breath and calmed down.
"Okay, I don't mean to blame you..."
"Anyway, you come down first."