bookcurios Chapter 831 - 831
Chapter 831 - 831
Just past eleven o'clock.Under the scorching weather, pedestrians hurried along the streets, sweating profusely. Countless people envied those social elites sitting in cars, enjoying air conditioning while exuding an intellectual aura.
Thanks to the recent repair and reopening of the port, the entire Itogami Island was revitalized with renewed vitality.
Kojou Akatsuki clearly had no spare capacity to care about such things.
Astarte was currently living in the small yacht kindly gifted by Kojou Karyou, usually staying alone. However, Kojou Akatsuki often visited her, which helped her endure the loneliness.
The three of them quickly headed toward the nearest station, planning to pick up Astarte and go to the old southeast district.
However.
On their way to the station, a figure blocked their path.
"I'm not interested in you."
The person ignored Kojou Akatsuki and Veldiana, focusing intently on Eiji with unwavering, burning eyes.
"You... no, Your Excellency—?!"
Veldiana's face showed terror, frozen in fear and unable to move.
Kojou Akatsuki looked displeased, finding this person utterly baffling. He was busy trying to save Nagisa—couldn't they avoid causing trouble at a time like this?
Even so, he had to admit she was a captivating woman.
Long emerald-green hair flowed naturally behind her.
Her lake-like eyes appeared deep and haughty.
She looked about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, almost as tall as Kojou Akatsuki. Her impressive mature figure—full chest, slender waist, and long, slim legs—was entirely wrapped in a white dress swaying gently in the breeze.
The beautiful scene captivated passersby, leaving them entranced as if their souls had been stolen.
However, for Kojou Akatsuki, a devoted sister complex, his sister came first above all else. His soul burned with determination, unwavering.
"You two go ahead first. I'll catch up later."
Eiji said to the other two.
"Be careful!"
Kojou Akatsuki hesitated for a moment but decided to trust him.
Veldiana stared at him with a look of shock and fear, her eyes seeming to ask how he could possibly know her, appearing as if she was truly seeing him for the first time today.
The two bypassed the beautiful woman with emerald-green hair and hurried toward the station without stopping.
"Is there really a need to seek me out at a time like this?"
Eiji let out a sigh, placing his hands on his hips.
His tone implied: I'm very busy right now, so step aside if you know what's good for you.
"Don't be in such a hurry."
But the beauty opposite him smiled gently.
"How about we find a place to sit first?"
"You'd better have a good reason."
Eiji stared at her for a long while before finally agreeing.
"You're really willing?"
Giada expressed some surprise.
"Considering you remembered what I said."
Eiji's gaze fell on her.
That exceptional mature figure seemed perfectly tailored to his preferences.
Last time, he had mentioned preferring this form, so this time, Giada deliberately appeared in this guise.
After all, he held no ill feelings toward Giada—in fact, he had long been captivated by her. Since there was still time, he figured it wouldn't hurt to accompany her briefly.
A few minutes later.
The two entered a KFC restaurant.
"Double chicken burger, chicken nuggets, popcorn chicken, and an iced cola!"
Jiada smoothly placed her order.
This gave Eiji a new perspective on her.
"You actually eat commoner food like this too?"
He was the one who brought Jiada to this restaurant.
She had claimed unfamiliarity with Demon Sanctuary Island as an excuse for Eiji to show her around, making him suspect her real intention was just to go shopping with him.
"Don't underestimate me! I'm not some noble emperor who only sits in a deep palace giving orders without any human touch!"
Jiada proudly shook the paper cup containing her iced cola.
"These foods actually taste pretty good. Having them occasionally is quite enjoyable, especially the iced cola - I'm quite fond of it. After all, I'm a True Ancestor and can adjust my figure at will!"
No need to worry about gaining weight at all.
In international society, Jiada is widely considered the most popular True Ancestor among the people.
This appears to be no rumor. Compared to the War Dancer who hasn't shown his face for decades and the Eye of Destruction, Jiada is indeed unusually down-to-earth, no wonder she's more popular.
"I like iced cola too."
Eiji expressed approval of her taste.
"We're quite compatible!"
Jiada showed a smiling expression, looking very happy.
"By the way, I hate fries."
"Oh, me too!"
They looked at each other, seeing mutual appreciation in each other's eyes.
"So? What did you want to see me about?"
Eiji asked seriously while noisily drinking his iced cola.
"Before that, let me ask you something first!"
Jiada put down her half-eaten burger, elegantly wiped the sauce from her mouth with a tissue, and looked over with meaningful eyes.
"What exactly is your purpose in participating in the
From her mouth came a question that was unexpected yet made perfect sense.
"Your power even surpasses mine. Even if the War Dancer or Eye of Destruction came, they wouldn't gain any advantage against you."
Jiada speculated as if talking to herself.
"With your power, is there any need to fight for mere achievements as a subordinate? No, of course not. So, unlike the Karlaina young lady, your goal must be something else entirely, isn't it?"
Eiji remained silent, quietly listening to Jiada's analysis.
"Do you want to control the Fourth True Ancestor?"
Jiada ventured her guess.
Controlling the Fourth True Ancestor wasn't an easy task.
The Heavenly Tribe back then had certainly considered this idea, but precisely because they couldn't control her, they chose to divide her into twelve parts and seal her away.
But Eiji was different - he had charm.
Even True Ancestors couldn't resist his charm. Controlling the Fourth True Ancestor would be no difficult task for him.
This was something Jiada had personally experienced.
"Control?"
Eiji raised an eyebrow slightly, smiling meaninglessly.
"What's interesting about that?"
Jiada's gaze sharpened.
That's not interesting?
Controlling a True Ancestor would mean controlling the world!
In his eyes, this was just uninteresting?
"So-called power is meaningless just sitting there. Only when grasped in my hands do I feel secure."
Eiji stretched out his hand, then clenched it tightly.
A determined smile appeared on his face.
"I don't want the king themselves - I want to become the king!"
Jiada's breath caught, her pupils showing slight astonishment.
From Eiji, she could see an intense obsession.
The thirst for power was ingrained in his very bones, as deep as the marrow.
Then, in an instant, she had an epiphany.
"So that's it! Indeed, the only thing worthy of your attention is probably the throne itself!"
Upon careful reflection, perhaps this was the only logical answer.
Garda downed the iced cola in her paper cup in one go, then stretched out her arm. A mist of blood burst forth, and a torrent of fresh blood gushed out, filling the cup.
"Drink!"
She handed the paper cup over, looking at Eiji with eager anticipation.