You're Calling Me Dad

While hand sanitizer doesn't restore mental energy, it can instantly heal all internal and external injuries, its effects comparable to the Phoenix Tears of the Underworld.

"Huh? Really?"

Upon hearing this, Lavinia immediately squatted down and stared intently at Vali's face, but she couldn't find anything amiss.

However, she believed Ren's words without a doubt.

A few seconds later, her eyes lit up, and she suddenly thought of a good idea.

"Got it!"

After speaking, Lavinia lightly tapped her finger in the air, and a slightly aged diary appeared.

"Little Wa, although I don't really want to do this, if you don't listen to me properly, I'm going to read the contents of the Heart Book aloud."

What is the Heart Book?

Ren was somewhat curious.

He really didn't know that.

"It's one of the three notebooks Xiao Wa wrote back then, namely the Heart Book, the Technique Book, and the Spell Book. However, when we parted ways, he took back the Technique Book, but I've always kept the original versions of the Heart Book and the Spell Book safe and sound!"

Lavinia explained with a smile.

"The Spell Book contains many of Little V's unique theories on magic and magical power; it's a very important secret manual."

Ren understood.

This is like a martial arts manual with annotations in a wuxia novel. If it is lost, it might become the subject of a dramatic shift in fortunes over time.

"The Technique Book contains many of Xiao Wa's unique special moves. Oh, and by the way, it seems that the kicking technique you used before, Ren, is also recorded there, but because it's not very suitable, I've never seen Xiao Wa use it."

"The Heart Book is also a secret manual created by Xiao Wa, and it contains many cool lines!"

"For example, it's incredibly naive to think you can make me admit defeat at this level!"

"Take this!"

Lavinia flipped through her notes with practiced ease, reciting her lines, while Ren noticed that Vali's expression was about to crumble.

Finally, when he got to the fifth sentence, Vali couldn't hold back any longer.

He opened his eyes, his face flushed with embarrassment, and stood up under Lavinia's pleased gaze.

Unlike Vali's usual cold demeanor, his face was now flushed red, and he was extremely confused by Lavinia's attitude. He then stammered, "La... Lavinia, please, stop talking, and... give me back those two books."

Azazel was shocked to see this.

Logically speaking, Vali should be more cold and unyielding now.

But why does he act like a child when facing Lavinia?!

Could it be that... Vali really considers Lavinia his mother?

Upon realizing this fact, Azazel became utterly dejected.

He had adopted Vali a long time ago and had taken good care of him ever since, but seeing the stark contrast in how he treated Vali and Lavinia, he suddenly felt that all his years of care had been in vain.

Lavinia smiled brightly when she saw Vali wake up on his own.

His expression looked like that of a cute little brother who had run away from home and finally returned.

"Xiao Wa, you've finally agreed to talk to me. Let's have some tea while we..."

"No, I don't intend to. I hope you can return those two notebooks to me. I just want to get rid of them immediately. I'm not the same person I was back then, Lavinia. I've grown up."

Vali changed his attitude, revealing an extremely serious expression.

However, Lavinia tilted her head, looking troubled.

"Sigh, there's nothing I can do. Since Xiao Wa has said so, I'll return the notebook to you."

Hearing this, Vali breathed a sigh of relief.

If Lavinia continues talking, he might really die, he might die a violent death.

Although he's too ashamed to stand there any longer.

However, just as Lavinia was about to hand over the notebook, she pulled it back and said, "But in exchange, Little Vala, you must sincerely apologize to the three major powers and Ren! What you did before was wrong!"

Chapter 143 You Call Me Dad

Chapter 143

Upon hearing this, Vali frowned deeply.

Azazel crossed his arms and squinted. Based on his understanding of Vali, he knew that once Vali made up his mind, he would never regret or feel guilty.

The decision to cooperate with the Old Maou Faction this time was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but a result of careful consideration.

Even if Vali harbors motherly feelings for Lavinia, he would never truly admit his mistake.

After all, he's always been like this since he was a child.

"Is it just an apology?"

"Of course not, I also want to pat Xiaowa's head."

Upon hearing this, Vali frowned and fell into deep thought. For him, being patted on the head was clearly more difficult than admitting his mistake.

Azazel scoffed at this idea.

It's somewhat possible to get Vali to admit his mistake, but how could you expect him to be patted on the head like a child?

A man as proud as Vali would never allow anyone to touch his head!

In front of so many people?

Vali looked embarrassed and extremely hesitant.

"Oh, right."

Lavinia smiled and nodded.

Give me some time to think about it.

After speaking, Vali closed his eyes, crossed his arms, and began to ponder with an extremely solemn expression.

Everyone instinctively held their breath.

After a few minutes, Vali made an incredibly difficult decision. "I understand."

Upon hearing this, Lavinia's smile grew even brighter. She then extended her right hand with a loving expression, while Vali subconsciously lowered his head slightly.

When Vali felt a hand touch the back of his head, his face instantly turned as red as a monkey's bottom.

"Your hair is a bit stiff and oily, Xiao Wa needs to wash it more often."

Lavinia gave her a heartfelt warning.

About a minute later, Vali quickly pulled away and snatched the two notebooks he had personally written from Lavinia's hands as fast as he could.

After hiding the notebook, he put on a serious expression again. "Lavinia, I also have something I want to ask you."

"Ask away. If it's Xiao Wa, I'll definitely tell you."

Lavinia said with a serious expression.

"That man!"

The conversation shifted abruptly, and Ren immediately sensed an overwhelming hostility.

However, he no longer cared about the White Dragon Emperor, who was already defeated.

What is your relationship with him?

"Huh? Is that important? Ren is Ren."

Lavinia looked somewhat puzzled.

"That's not it. What I want to ask is, why are you so close to this man? Is he... is he some kind of adopted brother of yours?!"

Vali desperately needed a similar answer.

Based on his understanding of Lavinia, the young girl did indeed enjoy taking care of men younger than herself.

Then, without her even realizing it, she exudes a maternal aura.

This is also why Vali fell so quickly back then.

His childhood was extremely tragic because his grandfather was Lizevim - Lucifer, the only descendant of the first Lucifer Demon King. His personality was not exactly the same as that of a psychopath, but rather indistinguishable from one.

Because he was born with the Longinus "Divine Dividing," he was subjected to vicious persecution by Lizevim, who also demanded that his son, Vali's biological father, join him in persecuting his grandson Vali.

His father also frequently abused him because he feared that Vali's talents would surpass his own.

His human mother, who tried to protect him, was also beaten and tortured, and could only comfort her son by cooking Italy in private.

Later, unable to bear the persecution, she escaped her birth family and was adopted by Azazel.

Since then, he has never returned to the demon's territory.

As Vali grew older, he increasingly longed for the affection he lacked. The arrival of Lavinia filled that void, and because she often cooked Italy for him, Vali subconsciously began to regard Lavinia as his mother.

Therefore, after their reunion, when Vali saw Ren by Lavinia's side, he was instantly consumed by jealousy and developed a strong hostility towards Ren.

Now that it can't be changed, at least we should give him a result that he can barely accept.

"Um... Ren isn't my brother. Although I did initially intend to treat him like a brother, certain things have made it impossible for me to do Ren."

At this point, a slight blush appeared on Lavinia's face.

She initially barged into Ren's bed simply because she was still half asleep, but because Ren was so uncivilized, he took advantage of her time and time again.

At first, Lavinia thought Ren was just a bit mischievous and had a crush on girls, but as Ren's actions became bolder, and because of what Ren had said when he first took her in, Lavinia naturally accepted his behavior.

As time went by, she came to regard Ren as her partner, rather than just a companion.

What exactly is the relationship?

Vali pressed on seriously.

"Yes... yes... um..."

Although Lavinia is usually a bit naive, she still feels extremely ashamed to talk about her relationship with Ren in front of everyone.

Seeing this, Ren spoke up, "Lavinia is my woman now, and that's the nature of our relationship."

As soon as these words were spoken, several different voices immediately came from inside the room.

"Oh!"

Serafall the final decision.

Sirzechs pondered for a moment, then his brow relaxed; his younger sister Rias wasn't without a chance either.

The Underworld has never stipulated monogamy.

As for the rest, it depends on Ren's opinion.

Grayfia frowned. Although this matter had nothing to do with her, hearing those words still gave her an urge to punch him.

Not only this impulse, but also this inexplicable anger in my heart counts.

"Wh... what?!"

The strongest reaction came from Vali himself.

He heard the answer he least wanted to hear.

But seeing Lavinia's flushed face, he knew that the matter was clearly settled.

Seeing Vali clenching his fists, looking like the sky had fallen, Ren, unable to bear it any longer, said, "Since you just thought I was Lavinia's brother, then so be it."

"From now on, you'll call me Dad, and I'll call you Brother. We'll each call each other by our own names."

Upon hearing this statement...

Besides Vali, even Lavinia was amused.

Serafall laughed even louder, completely disregarding the presence of the victim present.

Vali's eyes widened even more.