V2 Chapter 48

Although, Cian didn’t really feel much concern and care about the slaves with his icy cold heart who would not even bat an eye when killing, but for someone who was raised in a modern society, where enslavement was greatly despised, he was much averse on such matters. Much less, most slaves are comprised of pitiful women and children, even his cold heart would be towed slightly. He wouldn’t do anything before since he was not in the place to do such matters that may compromise his status and identity. However, now was completely different. He could at least save them from despair and just plunged them in a lighter cruelty compared to the ones they would surely suffer in the hands of the other demons, all while strengthening his foundation—which was killing two birds in one stone.

As for the explanation on how they get their money, it was easily solved by saying the name of the stolen treasure, giving the [Andvaranaut] further authenticity and fame. After all, it was said to be a ring that can make Gold. Blooodhole Gang possessing much wealth is not a surprising matter if the ring was truly real. This even caused a stir to the entire City, even among the nobility circle. Although the Bloodhole Gang remained silent about it, rumors and hearsays will always leak—though, in this case, the one who had leaked the information on purpose was Cian himself.

While glorifying the false name [Eden] and make the name a false reality, it also causes Cian and the Bloodhole Gang to be taken away from the limelight. The attention of the public was pulled away from them and into the illusionary ring as well as an unknown group that had popped out of nowhere, [Eden].

With all of these, surely, Cian’s actions and plans would be much easier to accomplish, all while placing the ire to an illusionary group. And in fact, if he can, he could create a real [Eden] in the future, and spreading the name and its reputation wouldn’t be a problem anymore. It was truly a good way to start a show, just like how Bill Gates used an illusionary BASIC software program that would run the Altair computer as the starting point on his path to greatness.

For his reputation, Cian had never lost hope in reversing it. However, even with his actions and behavior up until now, Aanuel’s past reputation was just too black and smelly that his actions up until now were like a small ant trying to push an Elephant, it really needed a heaven-defying miracle to completely absolve it. Other than Ruka, no other female servants would stay with him for at least a minutes and would hurriedly scatter around and escape the moment his figure was seen. He seems as if he was carrying a deadly disease, making his fragile heart squashed into pieces.

Although he was cold in the previous life but he was never someone without a fan. In fact, from what he can gather, he has several beautiful women confessing to him left and right, in which he rejected due to his status while some were retained as a ‘friend with benefits’ due to their appearance and good character. He can even be said to be living a normie’s life…

But here… although his appearance was almost the same as before and can be considered beautiful rather than handsome to the point that he can become a very famous idol back in Earth, he was actually being treated like this. Even for someone who formerly didn’t care about ‘Heavenly Pleasures’ would surely find themselves irritated and hurt by this discrimination!

Luckily, he at least has Ruka who he can vent his displeasure or Sibylla who can calm his heart and mind in peace. In addition, his elder sister Oriel who had doted him not lesser than Sitana and Blue Bird who he can butt heads with from time to time, making his life quite thrilling and interesting, saving him from utter boredom.

Although he dislikes doing noble-like actions and behavior but sometimes, Cian would occasionally participate in tea parties orchestrated by nobles or high ranking people. Mingling with people, especially beautiful women of age was a must, especially for someone like Aanuel, so he has no choice but to act like him, albeit quite tamed compared to before. In the parties, although a bit different from human beauties due to their demonic and beastly appearance but they cannot be said to be ugly either. Somewhat exotic but their beauty, as well as body, can still ignite even an old man’s flame. As someone who was felt his heart moved in the sight of beautiful flowers fluttering around, as well as having Aanuel’s bone-engraved character, Cian, despite being aloof and cold, still like to connect to several interesting beauties.

However, although he was invited all over again, it was nothing but formalities since he was still a Demon Prince. And those who came are women with a considerable background that cannot be touched lightly or else those who are not would never come in fear of being defiled by the atrocious prince. And despite not having any malicious motives, Cian was treated like a plague. He couldn’t even strike up a proper conversation. If not for Sibylla who was keeping her company all the time, he would surely storm off the venue and go home, bored and angry. Aanuel’s past reputation didn’t deal him with much damage physically but on his mentality. Even someone like him who was cold and aloof couldn’t help but get irritated by it.

In any case, other than these, Cian’s life in the Northern Border was without a problem.

Everything went smoothly.

… …

Cian walked along the main thoroughfare of Okmahun DemonCity.

He had a resplendent and brilliant smile on his face. He looked like a happy and well-rounded young man as he casually walks around the busy street. Always taking things too seriously or always being too worried was pointless. Sometimes it felt good to relax and not worry. He was not wearing any disguise, as this was one of the times when he decided to take a stroll, as Aanuel. If not, even without doing anything, he would be subjected to many rumors.

Although this kind of stroll was forbidden by Oriel due to the unstable times, Cian insisted. And even if Oriel stubbornly stops him, it’s not something she can easily do. After all, staying within the Palace was like a suffocated bird, whether it was Aanuel or him, obediently staying inside it is more difficult than ascending to heaven. Much less, Cian who dislike staying in the Palace since Oriel always forced him to train or study, might as well, walk around and find something to kill time.

Often, he went out Oriel would be with him as they walk and stroll together. But this time, it was to happen that she had something to do in the Palace, something like a War conference or some sort. In any case, she doesn’t have time to waste and accompany Cian to go out. Thus, Cian was currently all alone with Sibylla and Ruka, walking around the City in leisure.

Walking…yeah walking.

Don’t think that the Royal Family didn’t have any carriages because of this. In fact, the Royal Family had relatively dozens of luxurious carriages…that’s obvious. However, Cian preferred walking with his two legs. As an assassin in his past life, he could only feel true safety when he walked with his own feet. If he took a carriage or a boat, he would feel as though his fate wasn’t within his own hands. Furthermore, his line of sight and vigilance would be restricted to some degree, which he doesn’t want to happen. It would be fine it was at peaceful days like in school or the like but when he was on the Mission mode, whether it was by train, car, motorbike, boat, or plane, he wouldn’t want to ride and use them. Despite knowing that you needed to be vigilant always but whenever one ride such transportation vehicles, it’s a human nature to relax or at least have 8-10% of lowering one’s guard. Cian could not simply overlook such an uncomfortable feeling. Especially when he was in a Demon filled City where danger is all around him.

You also couldn’t fully sense your surroundings as it limited senses and mobility which was fatal if you are attacked. Especially in a Plane, Car or a Boat. If not for emergency purposes or those times when he doesn’t have a choice, Cian makes it a habit not to rely on this kind of things. Vehicles and things he uses, he made sure that he had disassembled and assembled it with his own hands, or had to check it properly before riding it. It might look exaggerated and paranoid but in his line of work, being extra cautious can give you two or more lives.

It was a habit of Cian. His fate should rest in his own hands!

One more thing that caused Cian to avoid using vehicles is the fact that, the carriages in this era is too painful for his pitiful butt. For someone who was not accustomed to it, can give birth to a motion sickness…! It’s not worth it, might as well walk using his feet as he can completely immerse himself in the scenery.

The bodyguards assigned by Oriel were sent away as well. Cian knew very well that those bodyguards assigned to him were just for show. Regardless of where Cian went, there would most definitely be someone secretly following him. And that someone was the ‘real deal’. Their powers are indeed among the strongest Cian seen up until now. Although he doesn’t know how strong they really are but his their auras and the [Night’s Eye]’s evaluation is enough for him to be wary against these people. They are not the least bit inferior to those sent by Blue Bird to monitor him. They might have thought that they were concealing themselves pretty well but to Cian, they were as clear as day.

Ruka and Sibylla followed. Even an idiot would see that, unlike the unsmiling prince from yesterday, he seemed like a different person today, it seems like he was in an unusually good mood.

On the crowded streets, all sorts of people flowed in an unending stream, revealing how prosperous the Okmahun Demon City was. Cian led Sibylla one hand as they strode down the middle of the road, he looked noble and arrogant beyond doubt, combined with his astonishing appearance, he looked very eye-catching as though he were a crane amongst a flock of chickens as they mixed with the crowd, each passerby all subconsciously stepped aside for him one after another, and he constantly obtained glances from a few unmarried girls, but they sadly hung their heads in shame right after, because this kind of temperament wasn’t something that an ordinary huge family could foster.

Even though the news of Cian’s existence, the Second Prince staying in the Northern Border was already widespread in the Demon City, because the small young prince rarely went out, no one practically knew him. Even someone who had seen him before would have already forgotten, therefore no one could recognize him.

“…Wow, the clothes of that clothing shop are so beautiful.” Sibylla suddenly found a target and pulled Cian inside the store even without asking his opinion. Of course, Cian wouldn’t mind about it. After all, this is what he came for—as long as Sibylla was happy, the date would be successful. Even if the man become as tired and exhausted a starving dog, one had to man up and suck it up—after all this is a Date! A man should know how exhausting a woman could be when they are shopping, and if you really love the woman then you could only sigh and follow, like an obedient servant~

Sibylla was in high spirits roving around the clothing racks. Women never had immunity towards beautiful clothing and jewelry. She then picked up some clothing, and said to Cian: “Aanuel, I will go and try these; you are not allowed to sneak away.”

“As if I could…” Cian smiled helplessly.

“That’s better!” Sibylla giggled and hurriedly went towards one of the changing rooms.

“Prince Aanuel, why are you here?” Just after Sibylla went inside the fitting room to try on those clothes, a familiar figure suddenly entered the shop and was startled to see Cian so she asked in surprise.

Cian’s brows furrowed the moment he heard the oh so familiar voice…he least wanted to hear. He turned towards the voice and saw few people entering the store. They seemed to be following a young woman. The woman shouted as she advanced forward, “Have you gone lost, for you to even appear in this kind of place?”

“Lady Sayrash!” Cian raised his eyebrows, then asked with a smile: “Why can’t I be here when you are also here? I don’t think this store would be your family’s property that cannot even attend a lowly prince like me…would it?” He looked at the young woman. She seemed to be pouting. However, she was good-looking. That cannot be debated. She has grey hair and had an outstanding appearance. Not only was her light grey hair uncommon, but her curvy figure and exceptionally delicate face contours were also much desired. Her beautiful light brown eyes were just like stars in the eye, especially with that Cat’s eye like gaze. On top of her head was a pair of medium sized wolf ears, appearing adorable and cute.

Despite having seen numerous ladies of different styles, Cian’s eyes instantly shone upon seeing the lady’s beauty. However, recalling about this girl’s black heart, even with her beautiful face, she was nothing but a pile of white bones in front of him. If not for the fact that the Stormblade Family was one of the greatest supporters of Oriel, he would have already turned this woman into a pile of ash and raided their family’s wealth in one night. Let’s see if she can still act so haughty in front of me…!

Too bad, reality sucks…!

In any case, although she has a rotten mouth, all she did and says was just in Cian’s endurable limit. It’s not like he was someone who would immediately slaughter those he didn’t like… all things must have a proper reason or else he would be the one suffering later. He didn't want to kick a dog only to be bitten by it later...

“This is women’s clothing store, why on earth are you, a grown-up man, here?” Sayrash snorted and said. Sayrash Stormblade, the only princess of the Sayrash Family situated within this Northern Border.

What’s more, even Cian, the Second Prince of the Demon Empire cannot easily do anything against her. She was of the Stormblade Family… one of the known descendants of the Guardian of the Northern Mountain; Raquila the Snow Demon Wolf. They had the purest bloodline of Raquila, and their Ice abilities were among the best in the Snow and Ice-type demon lineages. Furthermore, they are considered one of the Guardians of the Northern Border—a respectable Family, especially in the Okmahun Demon City. And so, her acting like this in front of him…she really has some guts!

Because of Cian’s smelly reputation, Sayrash was completely disgusted by Cian and felt somewhat in contempt. Cian met her in one of the Parties led by several nobles and every encounter of them turned into a clash. In fact, it wasn’t Cian’s fault but the girl’s fault. When he first met her, she was so beautiful that he had to turn around to take a second glance at her. However, that seemed to be a mistake...

She was angry at that time for some unknown reason and shouted at him, "What are you staring at? You rascal, haven’t you seen a beautiful woman before?"

Hearing this annoying words and tone, Cian’s impression on her immediately fell and his heart turned cold. He snorted and ignored her, but to this, the woman seemed to be angry by what he had done. And whenever they met they would clash—

...as expected of women, very unreasonable...!

If you look at her, she thinks you are a pervert, because you’re eyeing her, shame on you… ‘What are you looking at? Never seen a beautiful woman before?’ However, when you look at her, and then you completely ignore her she gets even angrier. Ignore and disregard a woman and she’ll think you find her unattractive. This line of thought is what makes women the most intolerable people to deal with.

And for Cian who never had such patience for them--it was truly annoying...!!

“Who stipulate men cannot go into women’s clothing store? Even if I buy all of them, I think no one would actually care and even dared to utter a single sound… so why does Lady Sayrash even care? Don’t tell me you are also one of those stupid ones who thinks they would get impregnated just because their underwears are seen by a man…?” Cian snorted.

“You!!”

“However you, this shop is called Devilish Maiden House, and it sells the clothing of Devilish maiden only. Too bad, looking at you doesn’t seem to be suitable for you.” Cian smirked and said.