The Queen Of The Demon World
4. Ryan

‘Lagarde City is not as bad as I imagined.’ Ethelyne frowned as if looking for something, she stopped in front of a simple accessories seller. “Excuse me, do you know where to stay around here?”

The old grandfather selling the accessories looked at Ethelyne, his hands raised and pointed at a simple-looking two-story house.

Ethelyne smiled faintly, she placed one gold coin on top of the accessories box. “Thank you, please accept this money in reply.” Ethelyne was about to walk away but his hand was held back by the old man. “What's up? Is the money not enough?”

The old grandfather shook his head, he took out a Phoenix hairpin and handed it over.

“What is this for me? But why did Grandpa give it?”

The old grandfather still did not reply, he just continued to thrust out that Phoenix hairpin.

Feeling bad, Ethelyne took the hairpin and put down two gold coins. “I don't like to take it for free, let's just say I bought this hairpin. Thank you.” He ran while waving his hands.

The old man watched Ethelyne completely disappear from his sight, and then took out a picture of a smiling 8-year-old boy wearing a Phoenix hairpin. “Earlene.”

~♥~

“Flowing, do you feel the same?” ethelyne asked while looking out the window, she was now in the inn.

‘Yes, Master. I felt it, a very strange and disgusting aura. It was definitely a lowly demonic aura, it seemed like there was a demon in this inn. You have to be careful.’

“I know about it, but why don't I feel any negative energy at all? I can feel an aura of hatred that is so strong, but cannot feel the slightest negative energy. If indeed that demon is a lowly demon, he should not be able to dissipate his negative energy.” Ethelyne smiled thinly while propping up her chin, she glanced at the robe that was on the bed. “It seems, our opponent this time is stronger than the last demon. Prepare, Flowing. Because you're the only one I can count on.”

‘Eh, why don't you use your own power? You know, I can only use my power with the negative energy of the devil. If I continue to use my strength, I will fall asleep when needed.’

“Cih, just tell me you're scared. Besides, I can't control my power.” Ethelyne looked down and looked at his palm. “What if my power is out of control and attacks humans, even though my power is a holy power. Still, that power could injure or even kill humans, although it was not as effective as when killing demons. But still! I don't want to lose control and hurt them.” He looked out the window with a sad face. “I don't want to end up like 'he'.”

‘I understand, Master. I will try my best to protect Master, sorry because I am not so useful.’

Ethelyne smiled wryly. “It's not your fault, Flowing. I should have no doubts about my own strength.”

‘So, when will you search for the existence of that demon. Master?’

Flowing deliberately switched the conversation so that Ethelyne did not get more dissolved in grief, he knew how Ethelyne was feeling now. Because he is connected to Ethelyne's soul which makes it easy to know the feelings of the master regardless of the expression Ethelyne gives.

Ethelyne closed the window and crossed her chest. “Hem, I don't know where to start either. For a while, we had to ask a few things from the innkeeper. That way, maybe we can find clues about the existence of demons. Flowing, help me detect the honesty of the innkeeper. I'll give you a lot of negative energy after we get the hint.”

‘I'm ready to execute the order, Master!’

~♥~

Ethelyne sighed while eating the tart. ‘In the end, we don't get any proof. It sucks, my investigation for hours is useless.’

‘Quiet Master, we will definitely find proof later. You must remain calm.’

“Who are you talking to Miss?”

Ethelyne realized, she threw away her face while pulling the hood of the robe that covered her face. “No, I just remembered something. Here's the money.” Ethelyne put down one silver coin and walked away. “Flowing, help me find someone,” murmured slowly.

‘Sure, Master. What do you want me to look for? I'll always be ready for you.’

Ethelyne smiled faintly. “Thank you, Flowing.”

‘I finally found you, Holy Miss Earlene.’

~♥~

“Hoamm ... has Flowing not returned yet?” muttered Ethelyne with teary eyes, she slid her face to the table. “Hah, I'm bored. I wanted to take a walk, but I was lazy to get out of the inn. What am I supposed to do?”

Ethelyne closed her eyes and almost fell asleep, but her eyes opened wide when she smelled something. He stood up while pounding the table with round eyes. ‘How is it possible, why are they here?’ Ethelyne picked up her robe and ran out of the room, she put on her robe while walking in a hurry. ‘Sial, fuck. Why are they in the human world? Those fucking demons, don't tell me they're here to arrest me??’

“Eh, Miss. Where are you going?” ask the innkeeper who saw Ethelyne running out in a hurry.

‘Sial, fuck. I have to go!’ immediately

‘I'm back, uh. Where do you want Master?’

“Flowing away! I sensed the existence of the aura of the Demon Kingdom's Crown Prince's soldiers, there was no way they would come to the human world for free. I'm sure ..” Ethelyne suddenly stopped running, he looked pensive for a moment. “Wait, it's still noon right. There is no way the Crown Prince's warriors can withstand the sunburn.” He breathed a sigh of relief and walked leisurely. “I've panicked half to death until I forgot about it, luckily they can't get sunburnt. So I can walk around during the day without fear of being discovered by them.”

“Hem, really you think so. Princess Ethelyne.”

Ethelyne suddenly felt goosebumps as a voice appeared right behind him, his back feeling cold. He stiffly turned back and directly swallowed his saliva. “K-sister, His Highness the Crown Prince. W-why can you be here?”

The poker-faced handsome man standing in front of Ethelyne had his chest crossed. “I should ask, why are you in the human world?”

Ethelyne swallowed his saliva, he glanced at the quite crowded surroundings. Ethelyne immediately pulled the man into a small, pitch-black alley.

“Sister Ryan, why are you in the human world? What if someone recognizes you?” ethelyne asked in a panic. ‘Stupid, stupid, stupid! How could I not be aware of Ryan's presence? Ethelyne, your detection skill has become blunt!’

“You should answer my question first, why are you in the human world. And why did you run away from the demon kingdom?” ryan asked with his distinctive poker face.

“A-anu, a-i ..”

“My questions honestly, you know. I hate being lied to.”

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