Luo Yan said unhurriedly.
"For now, I should think about how to get through this hurdle. If I'm not mistaken, the Dragon family must be behind this hearing."
"Does that even need to be said?" Mr. Feistin continued in a teasing tone, "Last year in the arena, you really taught them a lesson. Xino Dragon nearly lost all face for his family."
Luo Yan nodded, then sighed and said.
"Eighty thousand lives, quite the grand gesture."
No wonder the high-level demons of Demon City don't want their children on the front lines. It's a at grinder not just for humans but also for Demon City.
Speaking of which, after Egger graduated and went there, he hasn't been heard of. I wonder how he's doing, or if he's beco that 'manly' demon he dread of being.
Mr. Feistin was silent for a mont before saying lightly.
"Their thods aren't exactly elegant, so you better prepare yourself for bigger surprises ahead."
Luo Yan said casually.
"I know, and... this is an opportunity for , isn't it?"
Feistin glanced appreciatively at Luo Yan.
"Smart."
While the two chatted, a Dream Demon in formal attire ca across the main hall of the Parliant Building.
The Dream Demon glanced apprehensively at Mr. Feistin, nodding slightly, and then looked at Luo Yan beside him.
"Please co with , Mr. Luo Yan, your hearing is about to begin."
Luo Yan did not look at him but instead nodded slightly towards Mr. Feistin beside him.
"Then I shall take my leave."
Mr. Feistin smiled and nodded.
"I await your good news."
With that, the two parted ways at the entrance.
Feistin watched as Luo Yan left with the official until he disappeared around the corner of the main hall, and only then did he head towards his office upstairs.
Following behind the Dream Demon, Luo Yan's steps were relaxed, as if the weighty pressure didn't exist at all.
In contrast, the Dream Demon leading the way was so nervous he nearly tripped over his own feet.
"Relax a bit, don't be so nervous." Seeing his clumsy deanor, Luo Yan smiled and comforted him.
"Th-thank you..."
"What's your na?"
"Karisman..." The Dream Demon said nervously in a low voice, stealing a glance at him with a hint of respect in his eyes, "Sir... to be honest, I really admire you. That day in the arena, my friends and I bet you'd lose, and the result surprised us. We all ended up being proven wrong."
Unexpectedly, even in the Parliant Building, there were "fans" of his. Luo Yan joked with a smile.
"Oh? So I caused you to lose money."
"A few thousand Kela is nothing... we witnessed the rise of a hero!" Karisman shook his head, his face flushed with excitent like he'd t his idol.
Luo Yan smiled and nodded to him.
"Glad to hear you say that, next ti bet on . I promise you'll win double back."
"I will!"
Karisman nodded excitedly, placing his hand on the conference room's door, and, after looking around, hurriedly said, "You need to watch out for Deputy Hakes from the Logistics Departnt. He may hold so prejudice against you, even the factory manager of the Magic Crystal Cannon Factory has been bullied to tears by him. On the other hand, the War Departnt speaks well of you... I also think this matter has nothing to do with you; it's all about the mishandling by the frontline soldiers."
"Thank you."
Luo Yan nodded and noted this little person's goodwill, then straightened his collar, entering the hearing room with calm composure, as if stepping into his own Audience Hall.
All eyes focused on him, watching as he made his way to his seat.
Including officials from the Logistics Departnt, officials from the War Departnt, and parliantarians supervising the eting.
Seeing Luo Yan unaffected by the atmosphere, Deputy Hakes from the Logistics Departnt squinted slightly, deciding to give this rural Demon King a taste of the local power, to let him know this isn't the backwater of Thunder County, where he can act recklessly.
"Mr. Luo Yan, you must have seen in the newspapers that we lost eighty thousand young n in the Battle of Seldo Port. I'd like to hear your opinion."
The authoritative voice echoed in the room like a gavel striking a judge's stand.
Facing those sharp eyes, Luo Yan slightly raised his chin, and his previously tense lips suddenly curled into a cold smile.
"My opinion? I've never fought such a foolish battle. My opinion is, if given a chance, I'd like to discuss with General Sebes in person how a bunch of three-ter griffins got right under their noses... were they asleep on the battlefield?"
As his words fell, the room erupted in an uproar.
Not only did the Logistics Departnt officials stare wide-eyed, but even the War Departnt officials glared at him angrily.
Standing by the conference room door, Karisman was already sweating as he closed the door.
He didn't know what Luo Yan was thinking.
He had already warned him that the War Departnt could be an ally, yet Luo Yan went ahead and dragged them into the spotlight as well.
Now, the young Demon King would face pressure from both the Logistics and War Departnts.
What on earth was he thinking?!
Not only was Karisman sweating, but the tears of the shrinking goblin factory manager, who had barely stopped crying, started trembling again.
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