The Game Was What Did Me In!

"I lied back then... I told them I had nothing to say, but actually I did have a lot to tell you."

"But those things... are very complicated. I don't know if they are my memories or a mystery left to us by our mother. Those things are like weeds in a field, impossible to clear away, and growing very fast."

"You've saved me more than once... I'm truly grateful to you, but I also feel that my gratitude towards you isn't just about my feelings; it's a gratitude mixed with other things, and even I find it somewhat disgusting."

Shu Meng took a big gulp of alcohol. It didn't affect her body, but she still seemed a little dazed.

She gazed at the bustling street in the distance and spoke softly...

What am I, really?

This is a result that should have been found from the very beginning of their Sui Family's existence, but now, Shu doesn't understand it at all.

She didn't understand why she felt so uncomfortable whenever she saw Maria.

It seemed as if another voice within her was urging her to do something...

What annoyed Shu even more was that she didn't resist such things... and even seemed quite happy about it.

The problem is... she's unwilling to act on feelings that don't belong to her, yet she can't distinguish what's hers and what isn't.

She was lost and confused.

She wanted to find Maria to get answers.

But...

"I have no idea."

Maria looked at the gourd in her hand... She had seen this before. Back then, after she ended the war between the Great Yan and the Great Beast and parted ways with Sui, she had also come to Shu to rest for a while and had seen these gourds.

This is filled with wine brewed by the millet itself.

"You don't know either...?"

Shu smiled bitterly and lowered his head.

But at that moment, Maria slowly sat down beside the other person, looking at the gourd in her hand.

Do you really care about the answer to this question?

"To say whether I care or not... it's more about figuring out why I'm even here in this world."

Shu smiled.

As fragments of the year, they are destined from the moment of their birth to be beyond the measure of common sense.

This results in their self-identity being more weak and confused.

This is why the eldest brother made them search for their own names and purpose...

The millet had been found, but... Maria's appearance disrupted everything.

What happened should have made Shu panic and feel helpless, but for some reason, she always felt a strong sense of security when she was with Maria...

Only this...

This feeling is something she's unwilling to delve into: whether it's her own feeling or something belonging to someone her age.

Their birth was bizarre, their existence illogical, they were unwelcome by others, the world was full of nothingness for them, and the only people they could accept were each other within their families.

That is why Maria's appearance seems so precious.

Only at this moment could she catch her breath for a little while.

Whispering, she slowly lowered her body and gently leaned against Maria's side.

That ancient blood also flowed in her body, which made her feel a sense of tranquility enveloped in warmth when she was near Maria.

Maria hesitated for a moment before tacitly approving of this action.

She could sense Shu's confusion and helplessness... As a friend of 20, Maria felt she should comfort him.

Only...

Blink, turn head.

Right behind the two of them.

The woman in black was smiling as she looked over.

Black horns, blood-red eyes, and that expressionless smile...

Lamaline is over there...

She noticed Maria turning her head, but she didn't say anything. Instead, she slowly opened and closed her lips, whispering softly.

I've been watching...

384

Chapter 384: It was all because of the game!

Lamaline is thinking...

She was thinking about it very seriously.

He was reflecting on his current relationship with Maria.

Although, in terms of their status, the two have tacitly acknowledged their marriage, which was originally just a performance, and they even have a child together, their child is very likely to inherit the position of Queen of the Banshees in the future, given their abilities and talents.

Only...

Do I know too little about Maria?

Thinking of this, even the Lamaline couldn't help but lower her head and sigh softly.

She truly felt that she knew so little about Maria...

Almost immediately after the meeting ended a few days ago, she went to investigate the identity of the Old Celestial Master.

It wouldn't have been a problem if we hadn't investigated; once we did, she was quite shocked.

The Old Celestial Master's identity in the Great Yan... is indeed somewhat unusual.

Even so, she was extremely respectful and humble, even to the point of reverence, when facing Maria.

This further distorted Lamaline's impression of Maria.

The already numerous mysteries surrounding him have now grown even more.

But if you think about it carefully, Maria's name is also very well-known in the Sarkaz community.

Her numerous titles go without saying, and even the Demon King was attracted to her... which shows her extraordinary charm.

Oh... now Theresa should be considered a former Demon King, right?

After all, she had a secret conversation with Amiya during this time and then chose to formally entrust the crown to her.

From this day forward, Amiya officially became the new Demon Lord of Sarkaz.

And Theresa can then focus on dealing with her blood relatives.

Lamaline couldn't help but shake her head at the thought of Theresa.

If we set aside Maria, she and Theresa are very good best friends who support each other and helped the Sarkaz through the most difficult period after the war, and also supported the Sarkaz's path to power... although even now, Kazdel has not yet become prosperous and powerful.

After all, problems that have existed for thousands of years cannot be solved by their generation alone. The best thing they can do is lay a solid foundation for the future.

It was just a grand goal... but so it was, the two people's relationship was so close that it even surpassed that of blood relatives.

If...

Without Maria.

"Well..."

With a soft sigh, Lamaline knew that this was an insurmountable problem for the two of them.

But who can be blamed for this problem?

For both of them, Maria's existence was like a white moonlight.

Maria stepped in and solved all their problems at their most perilous and helpless moment.

She is their hero.

The sacrifices and sharpness he subsequently displayed further amplified this sentiment.

It was perfectly natural that both of them were attracted to her.

Lamaline, on the other hand, was simply lucky enough to arrive a step earlier and occupy the most important position.

In this entanglement called love, no one was at fault first.

Only...

The Demon King, in all his power, is eyeing the lover of his subordinate, who is also his best friend.

This wasn't because of her good looks, but simply because I was attracted to her.

It's really funny when people hear this.

"Well."

Lamaline shook her head.

It is only because Theresa is aware of the subtlety of this feeling that she has never shown it; otherwise, Lamaline really doesn't know how things would have continued.

Her current appearance caused the Doctor sitting opposite her, secretly munching on instant noodles, to tilt his head in confusion.

"What's wrong, Ms. Lamaline? Is there... something I forgot to say?"

The Doctor was carefully considering his earlier remarks.

Just half an hour ago, Lamaline approached her, saying she wanted to know how her child was doing at Rhodes Island.

The Doctor, considering that the other party was one of the founders of Rhodes Island's predecessor and also the operator's mother, didn't think too much about it and went on and on about Logos's outstanding performance on Rhodes Island over the years.

What puzzled her was that Lamaline listened quite attentively at first, but later she seemed somewhat disappointed.

This greatly puzzled the Doctor.

Is there something wrong with what I said?

"No, it's not your problem..."

Lamaline was pulled back to reality by the Doctor's voice. She quickly composed herself, sat upright in her chair, calmly looked down at the slightly petite Doctor in front of her, and nodded with a smile.

"Thank you very much for your explanation of Aifanier's recent situation. I also asked him about this, but he didn't seem willing to give me specific details."

"But with you, I can see the whole process... I'm so glad this child found what he wanted to do and achieved results... I'm so relieved about that."

Lamaline, as expected of the leader of the Banshees, spoke with gentleness and composure.

The Doctor nodded.

"Indeed, Operator Logos is an outstanding operator within Rhodes Island. Her abilities have helped Rhodes Island overcome numerous difficulties, making her an indispensable comrade."

The Doctor's words were not flattery, but the truth.

Although, due to his identity, Logos is mostly dispatched by Kal'tsit to carry out special missions, the Doctor has very few opportunities to command him.

But it was these very opportunities that made the Doctor realize just how elite and formidable the opposing force truly was.

In fact, their strength is second to none even in Rhodes Island, a place teeming with monsters.

"After all, he's our child..."

Hearing the Doctor's approval of Aifanier, Lamaline couldn't help but feel joyful.

After all, what mother wouldn't dislike someone praising her child?

At least Lamaline wouldn't have such thoughts.

She was quite pleased to hear Doctor. Aifanier's praise.

The Doctor also relaxed a little.

From the Doctor's own perspective, sending Aifanier to the battlefield was clearly inappropriate... after all, her thinking was rather outdated.

Put yourself in their shoes. If someone were to send their child to dangerous places every day... even if the child themselves were willing and their abilities were fully guaranteed, the Doctor probably wouldn't be happy.

So, after seeing Lamaline's performance, she breathed a sigh of relief.

But then another problem arose.