Demon King – Chapter 289 – Adjustments Completed, Then a Breakdown

Little Ya? Wasn’t she supposed to be out with Mom and Dad, or already home? How did she end up here… With her little sister hugging her, the little Demon Lord’s head was full of question marks.

Agui’s face was slightly annoyed when his carefully planned rhythm of offense (at least in his mind) had been interrupted by this black-haired girl. He stood up, ready to say something. But when he saw the two adults behind them, he immediately swallowed his words.

Shit, turns out the whole family came to look for their kid… Wait, wasn’t she supposed to live in the East District? How did her family manage to follow her into the West District?

“Hello Uncle, Auntie. I just saw she was upset and wanted to comfort her… ah haha, I won’t disturb you then.” With that, Agui bolted without looking back.

Eiya glared viciously at the figure fleeing in embarrassment. Then she looked down and found her sister staring straight at their parents behind her… but her cold gaze was downright frightening.

Seeing that expression, Eiya had originally planned to scold her sister for being careless, but the words stuck in her throat in fear.

“Ah? Did I scare you? Sorry…” Eiru immediately noticed her sister’s look and reached out to pat her head—though the scene was a bit comical.

After all, Eiya was wearing height-boosting shoes, so right now she was taller than her dear older sister.

Watching the two girls’ interaction, Ei Yuan and Liu Wan confirmed their suspicions—indeed, their daughter knew this girl. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have dragged them out here to find her.

When they first arrived and saw the silver-haired girl’s reluctant and cold expression, plus that boy’s obvious attempts at currying favor, Ei Yuan and Liu Wan immediately thought the girl was being harassed.

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They had been about to step in, but their daughter reacted even faster. She rushed out with a swoosh and slapped the boy’s hand right off the silver-haired girl’s shoulder.

“Let’s go, let’s go~” Eiya tugged her sister along in a certain direction.

“Where to? Don’t pull me…”

Ei Yuan and Liu Wan quickly followed. Although their daughter’s gaze just now had been a little chilling, they didn’t dwell on it. They simply watched her pull the other girl along in front.

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“You’re Little Ya’s friend, right? Stay for dinner. Little Ya, take her to your room first and play for a bit.” With that invitation, Eiru followed her sister as a guest into her room.

“Sis, don’t keep that cold face, alright…” Eiya said weakly. “I really didn’t know you were coming back today. I’m sorry…”

“I didn’t blame you for anything…” Sitting by the window sill, the little Demon Lord sighed. “I’m just… heartbroken.”

“Oh right, come here.” As if remembering something, Her Majesty the Demon Lord suddenly turned her head and beckoned her sister over.

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“Mm?” Hearing this, Eiya obediently leaned closer, and her sister’s finger lightly tapped her forehead. A warm sensation spread throughout her body.

“Same as last time, I gave you seventy percent of my magic… though not as much as before.” Pulling back her hand, Eiru stretched her body, raising her arms and extending her legs onto the window sill, half lying down.

“Why not just tell Mom and Dad the truth?” Eiya asked tentatively. She really didn’t want today’s incident to repeat. If someone really took advantage of Eiru’s vulnerability, that would be a huge problem.

“No need. Nothing will change. In their hearts, I don’t exist anyway…” Waving her hand, Her Majesty the Demon Lord looked out the window, expression detached.

“That’s not true, I’m telling you…”

“Enough, stop. I hate them. Isn’t that reason enough?” Eiru cut her off immediately. “And can you guarantee they wouldn’t see me as a monster?”

Of course she knew what her sister was about to say… something like ‘they sent you away for your own good, deep down they still care.’ She was afraid if she heard that, she wouldn’t be able to control her emotions.

“But…” Eiya opened her mouth, but seeing her sister’s expression devoid of all emotion, she didn’t know what to say.

The sisters fell silent. Ironically, their thoughts were surprisingly similar—they both believed their time was short, and both wanted the other to live happily.

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Eiya knew her fate as a Daughter of Amber Crystal. In the past, she hoped her older brother could be strong, inherit the family business, and live a good life.

Now all she wanted was for her sister not to suffer anymore, and ideally to return home and regain their parents’ love. But as Eiru said, she knew how bad their relationship was, and she wasn’t sure if their parents could accept the truth.

Eiru’s thoughts were simpler—she didn’t have long left anyway, so it was better if their parents focused all their attention on her sister.

Then, when the end came, she would deliberately fall out with her parents and even Eiya. That way, when she left, her family wouldn’t feel grief at her departure.

Before long, it was time for dinner. At the table, Eiru forced a smile, doing her best to control her emotions and behave like a polite guest.

Ei Yuan and Liu Wan were fond of the sensible silver-haired girl, encouraging her to eat more and even serving her food from time to time.

On the surface she smiled brightly, but her parents’ warmth only made the little Demon Lord feel even sadder inside.

“It’s getting late, it’s not safe for a girl to be out alone at night… why don’t you stay over?”

Eiru had planned to refuse Liu Wan’s invitation, but after glancing at her sister, she sighed inwardly and accepted.

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“My son isn’t home, his room is empty. I’ll tidy it for you to sleep in, or you can share a bed with Little Ya if you like.”

“I’ll just stay with Little Ya… no need to trouble you.” Eiru replied with a polite smile, though her fist had unknowingly clenched tight.

“How ironic…” Back in Eiya’s room, once the door shut, the little Demon Lord couldn’t help but laugh aloud.

“Sis?” Eiya turned back, only to find her sister’s tears falling in big drops.

“I’m their daughter too… Why? Why only me… Why did it have to be me?”

“For the first time, Mom and Dad were so nice to me, so warm… and it turns out it only happened because I’m a guest. Is this the only way I can receive such treatment?” Her blurred vision mixed laughter with tears, leaving only a sense of desolation.

Translator Note

The furthest distance you can be away from your family is to be treated as a guest instead of family…