The atmosphere in the hall was somewhat gloomy; for a moment, no one spoke.
Sora was indifferent, sitting on the sofa with a carefree attitude, sipping tea and occasionally teasing his teddy bear Athena.
Erica and Liliana stepped back to stand beside Sora, watching the four family heads with their regretful and unwilling dark expressions, feeling quite pleased.
Ena, like Sora, was carefree. She was tired of glaring at Erica and wanted to go out and play, but restrained herself because her powerful grandmother was still present. She sat alone, drooping her little head, drowsy.
Comrade Mikihiko, sensing the strange atmosphere, was extremely nervous, sweating in his palms, but being a good comrade who admits mistakes, he had decided not to speak recklessly today.
As for Miss Kaoru, her beautiful eyes kept glancing at Sora with a complex expression.
If anyone in this world first recognized Sora's value, it was Miss Kaoru!
Before Sora became the Demon King, Miss Kaoru had already seen his potential and tried many times to recruit him. Although he never became her subordinate, they formed a unique bond.
As a sincere friend, Miss Kaoru was shocked but genuinely happy when Sora became a God Slayer. She knew clearly that Sora's rise would not stop here; he would ascend at a speed that would astonish the world!
Other God Slayers might be miracle workers, but Sora himself was a miracle!
As Miss Kaoru predicted, Sora defeated one strong enemy after another: Sword King Salvatore Doni, heretic god Athena, the strongest and oldest Demon King Marquis Voban, Steel Hero Perseus, and even fought and won against the Earth Mother Goddess Athena in her strongest form!
Miss Kaoru had advised her family to seize the opportunity and immediately pledge loyalty to Sora. With such a powerful Demon King as protector, the Sayanomiya family would surely prosper.
However, her advice was ignored and even ridiculed. How could a family heir suggest serving a brat who might die young? Although she was the next head of the Sayanomiya family, real power was held by the elders. Besides being the head of the Tokyo branch of the Historical Compilation Committee, Miss Kaoru had little real authority.
Without the elders' consent, she said no more. She was never an overly passionate girl.
If you can't see his value, then wait for the day you regret it!
Despite the cold hierarchy and dark family politics, Miss Kaoru still cared for the family that raised her. Seeing the regret in her grandfather's expression, the head of the Sayanomiya family, she felt uneasy…
…
"Ahem! Head of the Seishuuin family, I actually have something to ask you today."
Standing silently for so long was awkward. Sora cleared his throat and broke the silence.
"Speak, Your Majesty. I will tell you everything I know!"
The elderly lady of the Seishuuin family, the only one among the four great families ruled by women, bowed to Sora.
The Seishuuin women were known for their strict education and training from childhood. Outsiders saw them as the ultimate Yamato Nadeshiko — perfect women.
Well, of course, this generation was a bit tough, because of wild and carefree Ena…
"Heh? Tell everything you know…"
Sora smiled faintly, looking at the Seishuuin head with a half-smile.
Seeing Sora like this, the Seishuuin head felt a sudden chill, and the other three family heads also felt uneasy.
"I heard your Seishuuin family wants to drive away my two lovely little knights, Erica and Liliana, and my other women, then make me, this little Demon King, exclusively yours. Is that true?"
Sora's voice was low, but to everyone except Erica and Liliana, it sounded like thunder exploding!
Erica and Liliana snorted coldly, their eyes flashing with a sharp light, lips curling into cold, sarcastic smiles.
"My lord, this old woman… this old woman…"
At this moment, the head of the Seishuuin family's expression changed drastically. Cold sweat suddenly broke out on her wrinkled forehead. It seemed she never expected Sora to suddenly ask such a question. Even though she was an experienced and wise elder, she was completely flustered and stood there at a loss.
As if recalling something, the Seishuuin family head suddenly glared at Ena, who was nodding off with her little head. The somewhat cloudy old eyes now flashed with a sharp, chilling light that pierced to the bone.
As a long-time martial artist, Ena had extremely keen senses and immediately snapped awake, entering a combat-ready state. However, when she saw her grandmother staring at her with such a terrifying gaze, the girl was instantly startled!
"Ugh!!!"
Clearly, Ena was extremely respectful and fearful of her family head grandmother. Her face turned pale, and almost instinctively, she raised both hands to cover her eyes.
Completely confused, but her grandmother's gaze was just too frightening. Even the usually fearless Ena felt her heart pounding wildly!
Seeing Ena like this, Sora couldn't help but laugh. He didn't expect this wild girl to have moments of fear, and to make such a cute gesture!
However, Sora also felt a little embarrassed inside. After all, it was he who had betrayed the young girl. But for the sake of his plan, there was no other way. He would have to apologize and make it up to her later.
Besides the Seishuuin family head and Ena, the expressions of the other three family heads were also not good. Although they all maintained calm faces, with indifferent expressions as if it was none of their business, a careful observer would notice flashes of shock and unease deep in their eyes.
Because this matter concerned them too…
As for Comrade Mikihiko of the Kuhoutsuka family, not to mention, even Lady Kaoru's heart was in her throat!
Could it be that Sora really intended to make a move against the Four Great Families today?!
However, just as the atmosphere in the room reached an extremely tense and oppressive peak, Sora spoke again:
"Hahaha… Seishuuin family head, don't be nervous, don't be nervous. I have no intention of blaming you. And don't blame Ena either. The fact that she told me these things shows she trusts me very much. If she were punished for this, I definitely wouldn't allow it!"
His tone then turned serious as he added:
"Besides, the fact that your family has such thoughts shows you respect me. How could I blame you? Hahahahaha…"
Sora's carefree laughter echoed throughout the hall. But except for a certain little goddess who was still quietly nibbling on her snack, everyone else present was dumbfounded, including Erica and Liliana!
This guy made a huge thunderclap that scared everyone half to death, and then just ended mysteriously without a drop of rain?
This scene looked somewhat melodramatic…
The first to recover was the Seishuuin family head. Such a sudden turn from hell to heaven completely confused her mind, but she couldn't help but show a look of ecstatic relief as if she had survived a disaster—
"My lord, forgive this old woman… this old woman…"
As the head of the Seishuuin family, Seishuuin Suiko had seen all kinds of situations, but at this moment she was so moved she couldn't speak.
Because just now, the entire Seishuuin clan had walked the edge of life and death!
Although still somewhat confused, the other three family heads also breathed a long sigh of relief. If the Seishuuin family had fallen, they wouldn't have fared any better…
Comrade Mikihiko kept wiping the sweat that wouldn't stop dripping from his face. His little heart had been severely shaken today. If this happened one or two more times, it might just break.
Though still wearing a harmless, smiling face, every time he looked at Sora, Mikihiko felt a strange mix of awe and fear.
Lady Kaoru also came back to her senses, but felt utterly drained. Even she found the previous atmosphere suffocating!
As for Ena, well, upon realizing her grandmother was no longer glaring at her, she let out a long sigh of relief, patting her small chest repeatedly, looking thoroughly frightened.
Erica and Liliana looked at Sora with endless confusion but wisely said nothing.
Moreover, deep in their hearts, they already had a realization: no matter what their king did, they only needed to always follow and protect him!
Seeing this group of old masters and elders so thoroughly fooled and embarrassed, Sora's lips curled slightly in a small, proud smile.
At this moment, in everyone's eyes, Sora's image was magnified infinitely. Such a tolerant and enlightened demon king had never existed before, from ancient times to the present!
A good man, truly an absolutely good man!!!
But is our comrade Sora really such a tolerant and enlightened good man?
If you look closely, you'll find that the slight upward curve of his lips looks a bit like a devil's smile…