"What did you say?"
Camina's statement finally caught Shane's attention.
"Completely join the Demon Clan?"
Sera, Chafne, Lide, Ai Yi, and the others similarly didn't expect Camina to say something like this, and for a moment, were dumbfounded.
They thought Camina might stubbornly continue to express opposition, or might reluctantly agree for the sake of all the sisters, or even silently cause trouble and directly prove her thoughts with action, yet they completely didn't expect Camina to propose conditions.
Moreover, such conditions.
"Is it strange?" Camina herself looked matter-of-fact and said, "Since you're planning to marry our sister, marry one of the pinnacles of the Demon Clan, then announcing joining the Demon Clan is the most normal thing."
This sounded quite reasonable, but Shane just felt annoyed.
"Normal your sister... no, normal your head!"
Shane directly cursed, but as soon as he uttered "your sister," Ai Yi immediately shot him a sharp glance, forcing him to change his words quickly.
Yet, Shane's mood didn't change.
Very simple.
"Marrying one of your Demon Clan's pinnacles means I must announce joining your Demon Clan?" Shane sneered in anger, "You mean I'm not good enough for Ai Yi, that I must marry into your clan. Is that what you mean?"
Simply put, in crude terms, this is what Camina's proposed condition meant.
"Is that too much for you?"
Camina said to Shane with an unchanged expression.
Shane was silent for a moment, then prepared to stand up.
The way he looked, it was clear he was ready to flip the table and clash with Camina.
However, just as Shane started to move, two people stopped him.
"Don't be impulsive yet."
Chafne suddenly appeared behind Shane and pressed his shoulder.
"Don't rush, the matter is not settled."
Ai Yi also grabbed Shane's collar, preventing him from standing up, just shaking her head at him.
Sera and Lide also frowned.
"Camina, your condition isn't very realistic."
Lide spoke up.
"The Divine Race and Human Race won't agree."
Sera also shook her head.
They all understood that Camina wasn't deliberately trying to make things difficult for Shane, she was just speaking too frankly.
As longtime sisters, Sera and the others had realized that Camina's attitude had shifted and she was starting to have some recognition of Shane.
Thus, Camina no longer objected to Shane and Ai Yi's marriage as strongly as before.
It's just that, because she had changed her view of Shane, Camina wanted more.
She wanted Shane to completely join the Demon Clan, intending to make this special Hero a member of the Demon Clan, for the clan's benefit.
She also wanted to remove a trump card from the Divine Race and Human Race, having this Hero turn and subdue them, making them afraid.
If the Divine Race and Human Race have a Hero, of course they would have the confidence to contend with the Demon Clan.
But, what if the Hero, whom they pride themselves on, not only isn't being used by them, but actually sides with the Demon Clan?
Then, wouldn't the already powerful Demon Clan be even stronger, making the Divine Race and Human Race dare to contend with them?
By then, the Divine Race might have to ask the Supreme God to come forth again.
The thinking of this Poison Demon has always been this extreme and simple, straightforward, without much subtlety.
She must have seen the chaos brought about by the Hero's emergence and thought it through, finally realizing that instead of trying all kinds of methods to quell the disputes, it's better to enhance the Demon Clan's own strength and deterrence, using power so that the other two clans don't dare act recklessly?
This indeed couldn't be said to be ineffective.
With the loss of the Hero, or if the Hero directly defects to the Demon Clan, how could the already wary Divine Race and Human Race even think of starting a war?
And having subdued the Hero, why would the Demon Clan worry about him threatening them?
This is what Camina was thinking when proposing this condition, right?
Unfortunately, this is really unrealistic.
Perhaps, considering the aspect of combat power, the Divine Race and Human Race might indeed hold back and not tear their relationship with the Demon Clan, but this bold move of the Demon Clan seizing the Hero, the God and Human clans will definitely remember this.
If it becomes like this, chaos and conflict might settle down, but the relationship between the three clans would instead face a bigger rift.
By then, whatever peace is only temporary, sooner or later this rift would truly ignite a war, completely tearing apart the balance maintained for thousands of years between the three clans.
Therefore, having the Hero submit to the Demon Clan, although tempting in thought, absolutely cannot be carried out.
"Being one of us is already enough, we can't be too greedy, otherwise we'll harm ourselves, understand?"
Sera looked directly at Camina with deep eyes.
Camina wanted to say something, but seeing Sera's deep gaze, she immediately shut her mouth.
She didn't understand those twisted philosophies, nor did she comprehend what Sera was worrying about.
In a certain sense, Camina's simplicity in thinking and directness in considering things is almost comparable to Milu's naive romanticism.
She could be said to be the most typical representative of the Demon Clan; although not to the extent of having developed limbs and simple brains, the first solution she thinks of in any situation is to resort to force.
Camina believes that power can conquer everything, devour everything, erode everything, and swallow everything.
This nature is akin to— "Poison."
Based on this way of thinking, the first things Camina considers are power, strength, and combat capability.
Also for this reason, upon encountering Lilith, Camina would start fighting, release her aura when meeting Shane, and initially poison him, later wanting to see how long Shane could persist in touching her.
This is Poison Demon Camina, a very simple Demon.
She is seen as the most savage existence, for this very reason.
Of course, such people often have one advantage, which is that as long as you show enough power, you can gain her approval.
Camina's change in attitude towards Shane is primarily due to this reason.
If Shane hadn't been able to confront her alone, even to the point of cutting through her aura, resisting her poison, standing here, talking to her, Camina would have already chased Shane away.
For someone like Camina, understanding Sera's thoughts isn't impossible, but it's not something that can be comprehended immediately.
But at least Camina knows how intelligent and resourceful her elder sister is.
Since she stopped her, it proves she must have thought of something Camina hadn't considered.
Given that...
"...Let me ask you a question."
Camina turned to Shane, looking at him.
The question she was about to ask was surprisingly familiar to Shane.
"If the Demon Clan and the Divine Race really go to war, what will you do?"
Camina's face was full of seriousness.
Shane was slightly taken aback and glanced subtly in Chafne's direction.
Because Chafne had also asked this question.
"Heh." Chafne couldn't help but laugh softly and then said to Camina, "It's enough, Camina, I've already asked him this question."
"Is that so?" Camina was startled but didn't feel embarrassed. Instead, she asked Chafne, "How did he answer?"
"It's simple." Chafne laughed brightly, seemingly really happy, and said, "He said, what does this have to do with him?"
Camina blinked.
Sera and Lide were speechless.
Only Ai Yi glanced at Shane and said,
"Sounds like something you'd say."
With that, Ai Yi instead laughed.
This is Shane as she knows him, always thinking in a moving, unexpected way.
However, Shane's attitude towards the God and Demon Clans can be seen from this sentence.
Clearly, unlike previous Heroes who directly saw the Demon Clan as an evil to be eradicated, he doesn't unquestioningly side with the Divine Race and Human Race, opposing the Demon Clan.
He doesn't have a relationship with the Divine Race to that extent. His ties with the Human Race aren't as inviolable and close as others might think, nor does he have a sympathetic, deep sense of mission to uphold world peace.
He is just an ordinary person.
If someone treats him well, he will treat them well.
If someone treats him badly, he will treat them even worse.
He won't take a stance; he cares only about people and things close to him.
As for those unfamiliar people and distant factions... Really, what do they matter to him?
That is to say...
"If the Demon Clan and Divine Race really go to war, what would you...?"
Camina looked at Shane in astonishment.
Shane rolled his eyes immediately.
"I'd grab my people and run as far away as possible."
The grumpy words were spoken directly from Shane's mouth.
Camina remained silent.
But soon, she started laughing.
Moreover, her laughter grew louder and louder.
"He actually said he'd run?" Camina said to herself in disbelief, yet amused, "I'm seeing such a Hero for the first time."
"Right?" Chafne laughed lightly, covering her mouth, "This Hero is quite interesting, isn't he?"
"Indeed, quite interesting." Lide couldn't help laughing as well.
"Hehe." Milu didn't understand but seeing everyone so happy, joined in the laughter.
"?" Lilith tilted her head with a puzzled expression.
Finally, even Sera couldn't help but smile.
"That's enough." Sera said to Shane, "For now, that's enough."
Only Sera herself understood the deeper meaning of this sentence.
"Will you still oppose this, Camina?"
Sera again asked Camina.
Camina looked at Shane and then at Ai Yi, finally shaking her head with a chuckle.
"No, I approve."
The only opponent among the Demons here announced her support.
"Good!"
Sera immediately made the decision.
"From now on, Hero Shane and Dragon Demon Ai Yi will officially enter into a marriage contract."
"A union witnessed and recognized by all of us Demons."
"May the Demon King above bless us all."
As these words were spoken, the Demons present stood up and spoke.
"May the Demon King above bless us all."
Thus, the marriage contract between Shane and Ai Yi was officially established.