Demon King – Chapter 411 – Aunt Mu’s Optimistic Attitude Toward Love

After exchanging a few simple words, Jixian and Xueyan hurried off first since they still had quite a lot of things to carry. Eiru and Yunyue continued heading toward their new classroom as well.

Because she herself was a ‘tough guy’, while Yunyue was just an ordinary small girl without much strength, Her Majesty the Demon Lord volunteered to help escort Yunyue, planning to first carry her things to the music class classroom.

“Your strength is actually pretty big? You really don’t look like it at all. I never would’ve guessed you were a little loli…”

Seeing Eiru lifting stacks of items in both hands, Yunyue was a bit surprised, marveling at the immense power contained in that small body of hers. Of course, appearance-wise Eiru was currently maintaining a male form through illusion.

“This little bit of stuff is nothing. I am a tough guy, after all…”

“Mhm, mhm, tough guy…”

Yunyue replied perfunctorily. This wasn’t the first time she’d heard that ridiculous self-title. To her, this confusing behavior was basically just a kid pretending to be an adult.

“By the way, Yueyue, what do you think about that Xueyan? I always feel like she’s kind of weird…”

Walking along in silence felt awkward, so Eiru casually brought up a topic she cared about.

“It’s hard to say… I guess she’s okay? I haven’t really talked with her much, so it wouldn’t be appropriate to label someone just like that.”

Yunyue gave a rather conservative answer, since she felt it was impolite to criticize others behind their backs.

Politeness aside, Yunyue actually didn’t like that girl named Xueyan very much either. No one would feel goodwill toward someone who so clearly showed disdain toward them.

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In their brief interaction, while nothing major could be picked apart, Xueyan’s words and attitude really did make the two of them uncomfortable to some degree. But this was just how Seventh High’s overall environment was, and considering they also had to give Jixian some face, they couldn’t be bothered to pursue it or make an issue out of it.

“Well, hopefully she’s a nice girl. Aunt Mu likes her, after all. As long as her attitude toward Aunt Mu is good, that’s enough, right?”

Eiru smiled. As they chatted, the two had already arrived at the entrance of the music class.

After helping Yunyue move her things inside, the little Demon Lord quickly said goodbye to her, then prepared to head back to her own classroom to grab her belongings and go to her new class. It wouldn’t be good to keep someone waiting anxiously later.

Returning near the classroom, Eiru indeed spotted a certain figure pacing back and forth at the door. Snickering, she quietly walked up behind him and mischievously pounced, wrapping her arms around someone’s neck.

“Lu Brat, where did you run off to? If I hadn’t seen your stuff still on the desk, I would’ve thought you ditched again halfway…”

Yuki finally relaxed, turning around and pulling his little girlfriend into his arms. Naturally, under Her Majesty the Demon Lord’s illusion manipulation, to everyone else they just looked like they were chatting normally.

“I went to send Yueyue off. Ran into Aunt Mu and his wife along the way too.”

Speaking softly, the little Demon Lord briefly recounted what had just happened.

“Xueyan? Me, Jiaqi, and Ziyu have all run into her before. How should I put it… she seems like a pretty polite girl? At least she didn’t leave me with any bad impression.”

From Yuki’s side, Eiru got a completely different evaluation.

Looking at it this way, Xueyan’s disdain really was only aimed at problem-class students. In front of top students like Yuki, she did her best to leave a good impression.

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“But she actually looked down on my cutest husband. That’s too mean. I need to reevaluate her.”

Yuki laughed as he lifted the little loli high into the air.

“Why does it feel like you’re coaxing a child…”

Eiru raised an eyebrow.

“I’m a tough guy, you know. Don’t treat me like a kid. I’m only half a year younger than you.”

“Mhm, mhm, be good, my baby~”

“Oi, can you stop being so gross?”

“I’m just happy we’re in the same class! My precious Lu Brat!”

As he spoke, Yuki hugged his little girlfriend tightly and rubbed his face hard against her small cheek.

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“Do you remember? When we were kids, you especially loved picking up river snails by the riverbank… There were several times you almost slipped into the water. You really scared me back then.”

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After moving their things, there was still plenty of free activity time. Jixian brought Xueyan to an artificial pond below the teaching building and started talking about the past.

Perhaps because so much time had passed, Xueyan said she really didn’t remember much about what happened when they were kids. So whenever this topic came up, rather than a conversation, it was more like Jixian talking unilaterally, trying to jog her memory.

Even though she didn’t remember, Xueyan didn’t make Jixian feel awkward. Whenever he spoke about these things, she would smile and quietly listen beside him, also putting on an expression as if she were earnestly searching her memories.

“Even though you were pretty shy and didn’t like talking much, you were way braver than me in this regard. You always dared to run into places where the water went past your knees. If supervision hadn’t been looser back then, we probably would’ve been caught and scolded, maybe even beaten.”

“How about going to the river again this weekend? Even though we can’t run down there like before… it’s still kind of a pity.”

After talking by himself for most of the time, Jixian felt it wasn’t appropriate to leave her hanging like that, so he made an invitation at just the right moment. To some extent, it could even count as a date between the two.

“That’s fine. I’ll just tell my family later… Even if I don’t remember what happened back then, the feeling of nostalgia is still there.”

Xueyan smiled slightly and accepted the invitation. Her ladylike reaction made Jixian space out a bit.

“Then…”

Taking advantage of the slightly ambiguous atmosphere, Jixian slowly reached his hand toward Xueyan’s palm.

“Mhm~ no~”

Xueyan responded playfully, and Jixian’s plan fell through. His attempt to hold her hand was quickly noticed and deftly avoided by her once again.

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“Uh…”

Jixian scratched his head awkwardly. Though he felt a little disappointed, he quickly let it go.

After all, girls being reserved and shy about these things was normal. The ambiguous atmosphere between them had always been there. There would be chances sooner or later.

Judging from all her attitudes toward him, Xueyan never gave off a feeling of rejection or disdain. At least, in Jixian’s view, she did have a good impression of him. Otherwise, just the act of trying to hold her hand would’ve already gotten him labeled a pervert and slapped.

So when it came to the issue of feelings between the two of them, Jixian maintained a very optimistic attitude. He firmly believed that as long as he persevered and grasped the atmosphere between them properly…

‘One day, I’ll seize an opportunity and make you let go of those worries in your heart. I’ll definitely make you completely open up and accept me!’

Translator Note

I predict Jixian will end up with a broken heart. Idk why, I just feel the direction will go that way. Otherwise, there won’t be any drama in his plot, isn’t it?