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Join the ServerAfter the Elder Prince left, Song Ze was alone in his room when suddenly the system’s voice rang out.
[Because the Elder Prince’s favorability towards the host has increased, part of the character introduction has been unlocked.]
Song Ze quickly opened the character introduction. Although he thought he knew everything about the Elder Prince from the game, who knew if there was anything he didn’t know? Now his livelihood depended on the Elder Prince!
[Elder Prince: Real name…, age…, born in the Demon Capital in xxx year of the Demon Calendar, …]
Song Ze: “This introduction is so detailed, it’s like checking a household register.”
He quickly skipped over these seemingly unimportant things and saw some likes, interests, etc., which all looked quite ferocious, similar to what he knew from the game.
But one passage caught his attention.
[Although he is violent-tempered now, it wasn’t always so. It was only after his mother’s death that he became like this. It is generally believed that his mother’s death stimulated him.]
[But besides the personality change, other parts also seem subtly off. In fact, a wise man of the Demon Realm detected during a ritual that part of the Elder Prince’s soul seems to be missing, and the reason is likely…]
Song Ze: “???” Why does it suddenly seem like I’ve seen something explosive? This seems like a very important clue!
Just as he pulled down to see more, he reached the end.
“System, what’s next? This is so important!”
[Only when the host increases the Elder Prince’s favorability to a higher level can it be unlocked.]
Song Ze: “…” Why does this feel like playing a crappy domestic game?
****
A person as willful as the Elder Prince never considers other things. Since he decided to give Song Ze a status, he immediately went to report to the Old Demon King.
The ministers present were stunned. They couldn’t believe what the Elder Prince was proposing. After all, the other party was just a human, and before that, even a s*ave being auctioned. Neither in status nor strength did he match the Elder Prince at all. Even being a lover would be overreaching, let alone marrying him.
Moreover, the Os family had previously hinted at an alliance with the Elder Prince through marriage, and negotiations had already taken place several times, with news spreading throughout the capital. The Elder Prince’s proposal at this time was like a slap in the face to Duke Os.
Duke Os’s face changed dramatically on the spot. The others simply couldn’t understand. If he liked a human, why not just keep him as a concubine? Was it necessary to go this far? Could the benefits from a human compare to those from the powerful Os family?
No one dared to speak, so they looked to the Old Demon King to see what he would say.
The Old Demon King’s lifespan was almost at its end, and he had aged considerably. Only the faint pressure he exuded made the others tremble. The Elder Prince wouldn’t listen to others, but his father’s words should still carry weight.
However, the Old Demon King just glanced at his eldest son and said indifferently, “As long as you’re happy.”
Everyone was shocked. Although the Old Demon King had recently been neglecting the Demon Realm due to some matters, they didn’t expect him to be so unconcerned about his eldest son’s marriage.
Many minds immediately started working. Maybe the Old Demon King intended to support the Second Prince and was deliberately letting the Elder Prince do as he pleased…
Duke Os’s expression turned even uglier. He immediately contacted his family privately, instructing them to kill that despicable human before the wedding.
He absolutely would not allow his family to be humiliated because of such a human! The future queen of the Demon Realm could only be his daughter!
As for the Elder Prince’s reaction to killing this human, Duke Os simply didn’t care. The assassination plan would be absolutely confidential. Even if it leaked, he was a duke. Would the Elder Prince really fight him over this? It was just an ordinary human. He could find a few scapegoats to take the blame.
****
After the news that the Elder Prince intended to marry that human broke, it caused an uproar in the capital.
This was utterly shocking, not only because the other party was just a human, but also because of the image people had of the Elder Prince!
No one believed that the Elder Prince was doing this out of some cross-species love!
Given his reputation, everyone immediately thought the worst. Whatever the case, they felt that this was just another of the Elder Prince’s eccentric and shocking moves, and that the human was certainly a victim, likely to be cruelly tormented by the Elder Prince.
At a gathering of high society, Ms. Os’s face changed dramatically.
The people around her thought she was humiliated by the marriage to a human and offered sympathetic comfort.
“It’s okay, Your Highness the Elder Prince—”
“Yes, that human can’t compare to you in any way. The Elder Prince must only be doing this to torment him… After all, the ritual can increase the strength of the weaker partner, so they won’t have to worry about the human dying in a few days.”
“When it’s over, he will naturally think of you again.”
Hearing these comforting words, Ms. Os’s expression grew even darker, finally turning gloomy enough to drip water.
Then one of her maids seemed to receive a message and leaned in to say, “Miss, don’t worry. The master has already arranged to have that human killed. He won’t be a threat to you for long.”
“What?!” Ms. Os was startled. Her mind suddenly flashed back to the young man at the auction.
“Damn it, how can they decide such a thing without consulting me! No—”
Before she finished speaking, she was already lifting her skirt and hurrying away. The servants quickly followed, leaving the others at the party looking at each other in confusion.
Although Ms. Os had also wanted to buy that human at the auction, everyone thought she just wanted a plaything.
Now seeing her reaction, they shook their heads.
“Ah, Ms. Os must hate that human so much that she got angry and went home.”
“I bet she wants to kill him herself. I heard Ms. Os has a terrible temper. How could she endure such an insult without doing something?”
****
Song Ze himself had no idea what was happening in the outside world. He was still thinking he had successfully become the Elder Prince’s follower, happily petting a cat in the garden.
Yes, in the garden.
After a few days, with the favorability increased, Song Ze was no longer confined to his room like before, and there were no restrictions on his movements—after all, who would worry about a mere level 10 human running away?
As for this six-tier black cat, Song Ze was no longer as afraid of it as before. After spending time together, he found this magical beast quite cute! It wouldn’t attack him for no reason like in the game. He could just rest here peacefully.
The only thing that bothered Song Ze was that other people in the Elder Prince’s palace seemed to look at him with pity. Was he really that pitiful?
To make matters worse, due to the language barrier, he couldn’t understand most of what they said. He could only catch words like “poor thing,” “fiancée,” and such.
Based on his guesses, he thought: Maybe they’re saying the Elder Prince’s fiancée is pitiful! After all, she had to deal with someone like the Elder Prince. That poor girl.
Although the Elder Prince wasn’t suitable as a partner, he seemed okay as a boss.
Speaking of language, Song Ze could understand the languages of other races, but demons used the Demon common language. Only high-ranking demons spoke the common tongue. That’s why Song Ze couldn’t understand what people were gossiping about. He probably wouldn’t be able to until he completed this side quest and unlocked some translation function.
Just then, a commotion broke out outside. Song Ze saw the guards’ faces change dramatically. He sensed something bad was happening. Even the cat he was petting suddenly opened its eyes wide, and a powerful aura began to spread.
“W-what’s going on? Is the Demon Realm so dangerous that even the Elder Prince’s residence isn’t safe?” Song Ze’s heart raced.
The next moment, several guards were knocked to the ground, staring in shock at the newcomer.
It was a beautiful woman with red hair, dressed in neat clothes, looking coldly at everyone.
“Ms. Os?!”
“Please don’t act rashly! Wait until His Highness the Elder Prince returns!”
No matter how they thought about it, they believed Ms. Os had come to settle scores with Song Ze and definitely wanted to kill this human. If that happened, they would be the first to die!
“No need,” Ms. Os said coldly. “Tell your prince that I’m taking this human.”
“Miss, please… don’t make things difficult for us.”
“This human cannot be taken away so easily!”
Song Ze was completely stunned. He looked at the woman before him, his mind racing. When he realized who she was, his face turned pale—even paler than the guards’.
Wasn’t this Ms. Os the Elder Prince’s fiancée in the game? She was a vicious character who had done many sinister things to secure her position as fiancée, especially cruel to the protagonist. Several times the protagonist almost died at her hands. And now she was charging in to demand him? She definitely wanted to kill him! He hadn’t done anything! Why was this happening to him?
Ms. Os looked up and saw the timid human boy staring at her, his face as pale as paper, looking scared. His blue eyes were like a deer’s, making him seem pitiful and well-behaved.
She wondered how cruelly the Elder Prince had tortured him to make him look like this. She couldn’t let the Elder Prince continue.
She hurried towards Song Ze, reaching out to grab his hand. “Come with me!”
Ms. Os had made up her mind. Even if it meant betraying her entire family, she would save this poor human boy and take him away.
Song Ze was completely bewildered. The next moment, the black cat in his arms leaped out and attacked Ms. Os.
Ms. Os’s expression changed. “This cat is a six-tier magical beast… He actually—”
She immediately retreated several steps, summoning multiple black magic arrays to block the cat’s attack, her expression complex.
This cat was not just the Elder Prince’s pet; it was his contracted lifebound magical beast. The fact that he left it with this human boy meant the Elder Prince was determined not to let anyone take him away.
Ms. Os’s face shifted. She hesitated. She couldn’t guarantee that she could escape with the human boy under the attacks of these guards and the cat.
“Damn it,” she gritted her teeth.
“What do you think you’re doing?” A cold voice came from behind.
“Your Highness the Elder Prince!” The guards’ voices were a mix of relief and fear.
The Elder Prince had appeared not far away, looking coldly at the scene. Anyone meeting his red eyes could clearly see one thing—he was angry.
“Your Highness,” Ms. Os said, suppressing her displeasure.
She had once had good feelings for the Elder Prince, thinking that becoming queen through him would be beneficial for her future. But after meeting this human boy, she couldn’t forget him, let alone think about anything else with the Elder Prince. In fact, their relationship was almost akin to rivals in love.
“What do you think you’re doing?” the Elder Prince repeated coldly.
“Your Highness, I only…” Ms. Os put on a sad expression. “I only wanted to see this human you bought. I meant no harm. How could I do anything to displease you?”
Those present were startled by her quick change of expression. Only Song Ze nodded inwardly, thinking that she really was that kind of person. She and the Elder Prince were well-matched in terms of scheming…
“I never allowed you to enter here,” the Elder Prince said, looking at her as if she were a stranger, with a hint of killing intent. “Nor did I allow you to touch my belongings.”
Ms. Os was shocked. She sensed that the Elder Prince’s attitude was abnormal. Perhaps achieving her goal would be harder than she thought.
But her cunning kept her from showing it. She immediately knelt on one knee and said fearfully, “Your Highness, I’m so sorry. I was just curious. I won’t do it again.”
A powerful pressure weighed down on her. Ms. Os felt as if a mountain was crushing her, making it hard to breathe. Her body ached, and it felt like her organs were about to burst. But she didn’t dare resist. She knew that if she did, the Elder Prince would not let her off easily.
“Get out,” the Elder Prince said flatly.
Even the guards felt a bit sympathetic for the once fiery Ms. Os. She had been humiliated by her former fiancé and was now running out in tears, her pride shattered.
But in a place where no one could see, Ms. Os’s eyes held a hint of hatred. She would never forget today’s humiliation, nor the Elder Prince’s taking away the one she loved.
****
Song Ze watched in surprise.
Why was Ms. Os, the Elder Prince’s fiancée, treated so strangely? Maybe it was because the Elder Prince was so messed up. That would explain why the guards pitied the fiancée.
The Elder Prince walked over. Seeing Song Ze pale and trembling, he thought he was scared. He reached out and gently stroked Song Ze’s head, his voice softening. “It’s alright. Don’t worry.”
The Elder Prince himself didn’t know why, but from the first moment he saw this human, he felt something different.
At the very least, he didn’t want to see this person get hurt.
Moreover, his boundaries kept expanding when it came to him. He was doing things he normally wouldn’t. Just seeing the other’s smile made him feel something he had never felt before, and even the violence in his heart subsided, unlike before when he always wanted to kill to vent his anger.
Thinking about this, the Elder Prince frowned. A person who could affect his emotions like this shouldn’t exist in this world. But the thought of this human dying was unbearable.
As for marrying him, his main reason was to hold the highest-level wedding in the Demon Realm, where the gods would bestow blessings, allowing him to share half his life with this human.
As for what his feelings for him really were, he had a long time to figure it out. At least thinking about this future didn’t feel unpleasant; on the contrary, he looked forward to it.
Song Ze trembled even more when he heard the Elder Prince, mainly because he was scared by his gentle tone.
“I-is it alright?” Song Ze asked. “That person…” was the Elder Prince’s fiancée.
“Just an insignificant person,” the Elder Prince said casually, not wanting to continue. He looked at Song Ze with gentle eyes. “As long as you’re fine.”
“Y-yeah,” Song Ze stammered. So scary!
Although he was used to the Elder Prince speaking in a gayish tone, this gentle treatment was a first.
“I’ve already taken care of that matter,” the Elder Prince said, seeing that Song Ze was still listless. He wanted to say something to cheer him up. “The ceremony can be held in a few days.”
Song Ze’s eyes lit up. He looked at him excitedly. Ceremony? Was it the ceremony to make him a subordinate? So soon! Once he became a free man, he wouldn’t have to worry about not being able to go to the ruins and lift the restrictions on him!
“You’ve worked so hard, Your Highness,” Song Ze said, regretting that his words couldn’t express his joy. “I don’t know how to repay you. I’ll work hard to make Your Highness happy.”
“Mm,” the Elder Prince said, seeing that Song Ze had perked up. He felt his own mood improve. “You haven’t been out in the capital for a long time. How about I take you out for some food?”
Song Ze had been cooped up and agreed immediately. Although staying alone wasn’t bad, he wanted to see the sights of the Demon Capital and, most importantly, find some good food.
And maybe he could scout some escape routes.
After all, he planned to get the inheritance and run! Besides, the Old Demon King was the final boss of the game. He and the Elder Prince would become enemies sooner or later.
****
In a building in the capital, extremely luxurious, clearly a place for nobles and royalty.
Unexpectedly, the Elder Prince had brought that human today. Everyone was shocked.
Those who hadn’t been at the auction wanted to see what this human looked like—who could become the Elder Prince’s fiancé! But no one dared to approach, as the Elder Prince was too terrifying.
They could only hope that the human would come out and walk around. Unfortunately, the Elder Prince took him directly into the highest VIP room, with no chance of appearing.
At that moment, a commotion arose outside.
Everyone turned to look. Before they could see who it was, they felt a powerful pressure, a primal fear that forced them to kneel.
A group of black-clad men walked in. Just by their attire, everyone knew their identity.
“These are the Second Prince’s men. Could it be the Second Prince himself?”
“I thought the Second Prince was handling affairs. Why has he suddenly returned?”
Amidst the murmurs, a black-haired youth strode in. His expression was dark, unlike his usual harmless appearance.
Andreya could sense that Song Ze was in the Demon Realm, but he couldn’t find out exactly where. He only knew he was very close.
He had wanted to send people to search, but the Elder Prince’s men stopped them, saying that without the Old Demon King’s permission, no one could act freely in the capital.
Without a doubt, it was just the Elder Prince targeting him.
In this urgent situation, Andreya couldn’t wait any longer. He came here to find him.
In the tense atmosphere, the Elder Prince appeared. When their eyes met, those present felt two powerful forces collide, almost making it hard to breathe.
They could only hope they wouldn’t start fighting right here. If gods fought, they wouldn’t survive.
“Andreya,” the Elder Prince said coldly. “Have you finished dealing with the human affairs? Why are you here? What do you want?”
“Brother, you ask me? You know very well what you’ve done,” Andreya said coldly. His heart was anxious; he had no time for small talk.
“Of course I don’t know,” the Elder Prince said nonchalantly, completely indifferent to his brother. “By the way, I should introduce you to my fiancé.”
“Fiancé?” Andreya frowned, thinking of Ms. Os. He wondered what happened between her and the Elder Prince that the fiancé’s gender had changed.
But then he had no time to think about that, because the Elder Prince’s fiancé who appeared before him was exactly the person he was looking for.
Song Ze had already stiffened when he saw Andreya. He wasn’t prepared to face Andreya so soon! Weren’t they just going out to eat?
“This is my fiancé,” the Elder Prince said, pulling Song Ze into his arms.
Song Ze: “???”
Song Ze: “?!”
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