————"You can try."
Ai Yi had said this phrase more than once.
Reminiscing about the past, when Shane's identity had just been revealed, and both Chafne and Camina were ready to trouble Shane, Ai Yi had warned them with these words.
The atmosphere was extremely dangerous back then, something Shane wasn't clear about, but all the demons present were acutely aware of.
Now, with Ai Yi saying these words once again, the atmosphere didn't turn sinister; instead, all the demons' eyes flickered as they looked at Shane.
They really wanted to ask Ai Yi, whether going to such lengths for a human was worth it.
Moreover, if Shane hadn't shown performance scarcely equal to them today, they might have already asked.
Including Chafne.
Although Chafne clearly knew that Ai Yi cared a lot about Shane, and Shane cared a lot about Ai Yi, the two of them had been together for only about half a year.
In half a year, had their feelings progressed to this stage?
As Chafne pondered, for some reason, the more she thought, the more displeased her mood became.
But then, Chafne couldn't help but have another thought.
(At least, my progress with him must be faster than Little Aiyi's.)
This was undeniable.
Recalling those few nights ago, her face turned rosy as she and he had various intoxicating times together, flipping dragons and phoenixes, and Chafne quickly reined in her chaotic thoughts.
Without the chaotic thoughts, Chafne felt somewhat stimulated.
(Sisters and brothers definitely wouldn't expect that I have become this Hero's woman, would they?)
Chafne's expression was strange, with an indescribable excitement and guilt.
At this moment, Chafne even thought of confronting Ai Yi.
Perhaps saying something like — "Your husband is really useful."
"Ahem...!"
Chafne couldn't help but cough.
This cough from Chafne immediately broke the slightly silent subtle tension on the scene.
"What's wrong?"
Sera looked at Chafne, gazing at her beautiful face, which still held some rosiness and inexplicable excitement, and spoke in surprise.
The other demons also looked at Chafne strangely.
"It's nothing." Chafne quickly adjusted her mood, pretending to be calm and laughed, "Just thought of a funny joke."
Hearing this, the demons looked at one another in surprise.
A funny joke?
What sort of joke would amuse this enchanting beauty of the Three Realms like this?
Even the wisest Sera couldn't fathom.
Because, no matter how she thought, it was impossible to imagine Chafne's current thoughts.
On the contrary, Shane looked at Chafne, puzzled and increasingly strange.
Although he didn't know what the Enchanting Demon Lord suddenly had in mind, his sharp sixth sense told Shane this woman must be thinking about something indecent.
This woman shouldn't be aiming to seek thrills by exposing the relationship between herself and me here, right?
...It would be disastrous!
Shane's heart immediately tightened.
Especially noticing Chafne's frequent surreptitious glances at himself, Shane grew increasingly tense.
Ai Yi noticed this point.
"Why are you sweating so much?"
Ai Yi frowned and questioned.
"Nothing... nothing..." Shane wiped the sweat from his forehead, laughed dryly, "Just feel a bit hot."
"Hot?" Ai Yi's frown deepened, even unable to help but glance toward Camina.
"What? Suspect me of poisoning him?" Camina immediately saw Ai Yi's thoughts but didn't deny them, merely smiled faintly.
Ai Yi said nothing more.
She believed, with Shane's Holy Sword power, he could at least preserve his life even under Camina's poison.
Moreover, she was well aware Camina's poison was terrifying, if she truly wanted to poison, sweating wouldn't be the end of it.
Camina's poison was aimed at killing everything; if not deadly, it could only mean she wasn't serious, merely wanting to play.
Even if this was extremely troublesome for others, it was the same.
"Alright."
At this moment, Sera finally spoke.
"Now that everyone is here, let's sit down."
Certain matters also needed to be discussed thoroughly.
"Then, I'll take my leave."
Beside her, Hette Yada sensibly backed down.
This occasion, in fact, wasn't for her involvement.
To say the truth, this conference room was prepared for the Demon Clan's pinnacle six demons to gather, socialize, and discuss important matters; normally, no one would enter unless all Six Great Demons convened.
Thanks to this, the conference room would sometimes be sealed for hundreds of years, rarely opened.
Hette Yada came in only to guide them, and her own status wasn't negligible as one of the Demon Clan's three Limit Level strongmen, able to enjoy some privilege.
But here, her privilege reached its limit.
Guiding them was fine, leading them inside was doable, but once the formal meeting, negotiation began, it was no place for her to set foot.
Thus, Hette Yada obediently retreated and closed the conference room door.
But before she closed the door, Hette Yada discreetly glanced at Shane.
With just one glance, Hette Yada lowered her eyes and firmly closed the door.
As soon as the door closed, Shane immediately noticed something unusual.
"Has a barrier been set up?"
Feeling the sudden surge of magic power and the barrier unfolding along the walls, Shane mused thoughtfully.
The demons, however, looked completely calm.
The meeting room, which required the gathering of demons to open, surely hosted the most confidential topics in the entire Demon Realm.
Since it involved secrets, naturally, the protective measures had to be comprehensive.
The barrier set up here was currently the highest level barrier within the entire Omni Potanssen, far superior to those used to protect a country's capital, royal palace, and imperial palace.
The only thing comparable to this barrier was the strongest defense magic passed down through generations of the Elf Clan, capable of fending off attacks from Limit Level powerhouses — [Pure Flower Curtain].
So, once this barrier was activated, no Limit Level beings could spy on the secrets inside.
Unless a Transcend Level being arrived.
But of the Transcend Level beings, six were already gathered here, and the rest were with the Divine Race.
If those few from the Divine Race came, it would be impossible for the demons present not to notice.
Therefore, the conversation taking place here was undoubtedly the most hidden and the safest.
Ai Yi approached Shane and spoke as she looked at him sitting in her seat.
"Why are you sitting in my seat?"
Ai Yi questioned out loud.
"What else could I do?" Shane replied irritably, "I can't just sit in someone else's seat, can I?"
Ai Yi thought about it and felt it made some sense.
"Then where should I sit?"
Ai Yi had to ask this question.
And Shane's way of solving the problem was even simpler.
"Here, sit here."
Shane picked up Ai Yi and let her sit on his lap, even grabbing Lilith who was coming over and placed her on his other leg.
This scene made the eyes of the demons present jump.
Good heavens, a Dragon Demon, an Evil God, two Transcend Level beings, actually placed directly onto this scoundrel's lap, left and right?
Your life has reached its peak, you might as well die now?
Many demons cursed silently in their hearts.
Especially when they saw Ai Yi sitting on Shane's lap, her expression struggling to maintain composure, wanting to explode but hesitating, finally sighing and giving up resisting, they were even more envious to death.
(He's never held me like that...)
Sera was furious.
(...Looks like she doesn't even want to resist, so she's probably been held often?)
Camina was also displeased.
"Wow!"
Milu expressed her amazement quite frankly.
Only Chafne and Lide, the thoughts of the two were different from the rest of the demons.
(This... is considered quite gentle, isn't it?)
Lide couldn't help but recall that night in the Elf Country when Ai Yi was held and kissed by a certain hero, even getting hands-on, thinking there was nothing to be surprised about.
(Sitting on the lap... I guess I've never tried that...)
Chafne was not in much of a pleasant mood either.
The demons all had their own thoughts, making the air fall silent for a long while.
Finally, Sera sighed.
"Judging by your expressions, I don't even need to ask if you agree to form an engagement."
Sera spoke faintly.
Shane and Ai Yi exchanged a glance, then Ai Yi quickly averted her gaze.
Shane found it somewhat amusing.
"I mean, you have the guts to let your sister announce to the world about our engagement, but you can't even look at me?"
Shane spoke teasingly to Ai Yi.
Ai Yi's eyes were somewhat evasive, and she felt helpless in her heart.
Actually, she had not figured out how to face Shane either.
Even though there had been some breakthroughs in their relationship before returning to the Demon Realm, and she knew her feelings towards Shane, but just as Shane thought, they had just barely scratched the surface, not even fully defined, and suddenly announcing an engagement, which she had tacitly accepted by default... how was she supposed to face others now...!?
In fact, Ai Yi did regret it afterward, wondering why she accepted it by default.
Aside from an engagement, there surely were other solutions to the problem, right?
Really didn't know what she was thinking at the time...
Thinking of this, Ai Yi could only say: "You can disagree."
Ai Yi had to be stubborn.
But she had forgotten, besides being the most flirtatious, Shane was also the best at courting death.
"Really?"
Shane blurted this out without thinking.
Ai Yi fell silent, and even stopped evading, staring straight at Shane.
That gaze, no matter how you looked at it, seemed full of murderous intent.
Shane was certain, as long as he dared to say he disagreed, this Dragon Demon who couldn't step down would probably beat the crap out of him.
Thus, Shane followed his heart.
"Alright, I agree."