Demon King – Chapter 268 – Yuki Seeks Information

After extracting information from a certain girl, Yuki began to speed up his preparations for his conquest—first and foremost, he had to build a good relationship with the little sister-in-law.

Though he thought he knew his best friend better than anyone, after basically confirming that “Lu Brat” and “Little Lu” were the same person, he still felt a bit defeated—she actually wouldn’t tell me… and I actually didn’t notice.

From all the signs, Eiya definitely knew what had happened to her sister… gaining her support would be a big help in pursuing a certain girl who refused to say anything.

So Yuki decided to first get along with her and try to win her approval… and if not, at least avoid her opposition.

—Back to one week earlier—

“You… really plan to chase my sister?” Holding a milk tea in her hands, Eiya looked at the silver-haired boy in front of her with a dangerous glint in her eyes.

“Yeah, I already know… she’s Lu Brat, right?” Yuki straightforwardly laid it on the table. If you said Eiya didn’t know this, he would never believe it.

“Tch… she told you?” Clicking her tongue, Eiya felt speechless—if I’m not watching, that girl really gives herself away so easily?

“No, I guessed it myself… honestly it was obvious, I just never thought or dared to think that way before.” Yuki shook his head, regretting that he hadn’t noticed earlier.

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“I know what you’re trying to do. Anyway, I won’t support it, but I won’t oppose it either… I know how good you are to her, but I really can’t be at ease letting her be whisked away just like that.” Eiya took a sip of milk tea and said slowly.

“You know my sister has tons of problems… the biggest one is she doesn’t see herself as a girl at all.”

No, honestly, that’s actually a kind of cute contrast… Yuki muttered in his heart, but the behavior problems caused by that girl’s attitude really were troublesome.

“Anyway, if you’re looking to me for a method to pursue my sister, don’t even think about it. At best I won’t interfere, but I won’t support you either…” Eiya shot Yuki a glare, her tone unfriendly.

In truth, Eiya was extremely conflicted. If her sister really was won over by Yuki, then she might really leave home—and as the younger sister who grew up with her, she was honestly afraid of that.

But she had also seen Yuki’s feelings for her sister with her own eyes. Even if she felt uneasy, she thought her sister would be better off with him than staying at home. To be honest, she often felt her sister’s treatment at home was unfair.

On one hand she couldn’t bear to let go and didn’t feel safe. She didn’t want Eiru, who had suffered so much at home, to be wronged again outside. On the other hand, she didn’t want her to keep suffering at home either…

Maybe telling their parents the truth would be a way out, but since Eiru wasn’t human anymore, she didn’t dare take that risk. And after so many years of resentment, her sister probably wouldn’t forgive those irresponsible parents so easily.

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“You know, my sister and I have always been close since childhood… Jiaqi already told you the story of the Daughters of Amber Crystal, right? He should have also told you that I’m the unfortunate tragic daughter.”

“Yeah… I heard. But when I first met Lu Brat, you two seemed to get along really badly, didn’t you?” Knowing Eiya’s identity, Yuki couldn’t help but feel sympathy for the girl who had hidden it with dyed hair.

“That’s because I didn’t have many years left, so our family pinned all their hopes on my sister… when I thought she was going astray, I got really angry, so I quarreled with her.” Eiya sighed. Looking back now, her decision back then was way too rash. ¹ THAT IS NOT THE WAY YOU TREAT SOMEONE WHO YOU ARE HOPING TO RELY ON AOWEIJRFPOAIEJFPOLADJF DS

But one thing was true: the ones who feel anger and disappointment at your bad behavior are usually the ones who care most about you…

After she grew up, Eiya had always wanted to make up for what her parents owed her sister, even after falling out with her. She had secretly helped her behind their parents’ backs—though due to her limited ability and pride in not letting her know, Eiru had never realized.

“By the way, my sister’s still working part-time, right?” As they chatted, Eiya suddenly changed the subject.

“Yeah, she’s still at that milk tea shop… been working there for over three years now. You guys really let her work alone since junior high?” Yuki covered his forehead, complaining on behalf of the girl… no allowance, and making her work since middle school? What kind of parents do that? ² THAT’S WHAT I’M FUCKING SAYING

“That’s not up to me, I’ve tried to talk to our parents so many times… but they and my sister are both so stubborn, they just won’t explain things properly.” Eiya was helpless. For years she had done all sorts of work behind the scenes, but the results were…

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“Actually, that milk tea shop was opened with our parents’ investment, it was meant to provide living expenses for my sister… but she has no idea, and our parents refuse to tell her.” Eiya spread her hands, dropping a bombshell that almost made Yuki’s jaw hit the floor.

“The boss and staff were all arranged by our parents. Even her hours and shifts were decided by them…”

“And I’ll tell you secretly, every month I sneak five hundred yuan of pocket money into her salary too. So as long as she doesn’t slack off, she actually makes over two thousand a month…” Eiya leaned close and whispered like it was a secret.

Then why don’t you just tell her! She really thinks you all abandoned her! Yuki didn’t even know how to complain about this family anymore—every one of them was something else. ³ Yuki said what I was thinking… Anyways, I’m picking my bow up. Anyone wanna join?

“Anyways, you’re on your own. I’ve got no method to help you pursue my sister… and even if I did, I wouldn’t sell her out. I’m leaving, bye!” After finishing her milk tea, Eiya realized it was getting late and she had to go to dance class, so she left decisively…

Similar conversations happened several times. Under Yuki’s constant pestering, Eiya’s attitude gradually softened… before finally, in one talk yesterday, Yuki got some results.

“If you really want to pursue her, you have to treat her well and not let her suffer! And my sister’s brain doesn’t work like a normal girl’s, you can’t figure her out with common sense…” After warning him, Eiya pulled out her phone and sent Yuki a short message before heading home…

“Lavender? What the hell?” Looking at the three-character message, Yuki was totally confused… what was this? He’d never heard about Lu Brat liking lavender.

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“Don’t use too much, Yuki… the right amount will help her relax and lower her guard, but too much and she’ll go crazy.” Talking to herself, Eiya fiddled with her phone in the car.

She had researched this during the summer, and she had the dosage worked out very precisely… sometimes she used a little lavender to help her sister relax and release stress.

“Miss, heading home now?” The driver turned to ask the black-haired loli in the back seat.

“No, take me to Cousin Miao’s… thanks. And as before, don’t tell my parents I went out.”

“Understood…”

Translator Note

I cannot explain how ridiculously angry I am at Eiru’s parents.