Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!

In the natural world, among the same species, the costs of reproduction between individuals of different genders vary.

The female side often has to devote a lot of time and energy to nurturing its offspring. To say nothing of other aspects, reproductive activities alone take away some nutrients from the mother.

For the male side, reproduction is usually just a low-consumption, simple activity, which benefits quickly spreading branches but leads to intense competition among males.

To pass on their genetic material, both genders engage in a game.

Seahorses giving birth, mandarin ducks forming pairs, mantis eating mates, etc., are all results of gender game theory.

The birth of paternal and maternal love is also one of the consequences of gender game theory.

Due to the costs of reproduction, in most species, maternal love is stronger than paternal love, and sometimes paternal love doesn’t exist at all. No one can expect males to take up the responsibility for raising offspring after walking away from the deed.

The Goblin Emperor, through the hand of Hero Lox, gained the ability of a giant dragon.

As long as Hero Lox doesn’t deliberately eliminate certain genes, the Goblin Emperor will lay eggs to give birth to offspring and inevitably develop maternal love.

Although it is unknown what Hero Lox ultimately told the Goblin Emperor, judging by the Goblin Emperor’s disappearance and her recent performance, it seems there wasn’t much change in her thinking before she died.

As a male in her previous life, the Goblin Emperor might have believed that her revival would allow her to continue living as she did before.

However, her conduct unexpectedly took a different direction.

Yang Yu straightforwardly attributed it to Hero Lox’s transformation, intending to make the Goblin Emperor question her current instincts.

Many creatures harbor a fear of change.

Change means they need to spend more time and energy adapting, bearing the costs brought by the change.

Only when they understand that the benefits of change far outweigh the costs will they gladly embrace it.

In her past life, the Goblin Emperor raised the most elite offspring through a brutally competitive elimination system and led those children to establish the Goblin Empire.

In this life, would she think that this sudden maternal love could become a stumbling block in establishing an empire more expansive than the Goblin Empire?

The answer is already evident, all written on Lutrola Doron’s face.

Lutrola Doron did not immediately reject Yang Yu, she withdrew her hand and did not seek the remnants of Red Blade Doron from Yang Yu anymore.

Red Blade Doron died, having self-detonated with Origin Magic, leaving little magic in the remnants, rendering them valueless for recovery.

For the sake of her ideals, her offspring will probably continue to die on the battlefield as before.

But she cannot let momentary impulses destroy the possibility of conquering the entire world.

Lutrola Doron folded her arms and taunted, ”If you intend to sow discord, I advise you to abandon the thought quickly.

Look at my current state.

This unparalleled magic wielding ability, this ageless, immortal appearance, all without crumbling under the sunlight, is not something that trash race of Vampires can compare to.

All this is the work of Hero Lox.”

”But your current strength isn’t complete, is it?”

Yang Yu’s words pierce into Lutrola Doron’s chest like a dagger,

”Frankly speaking, your relationship is still one of mutual exploitation, rather than some supposed trust.

If your interests conflict, the breakdown of your alliance is inevitable.

Do you believe he truly intends for you to rule this world?

He is Hero Lox, a genuine hero in the first half of his life.

Even though I might not be trustworthy, if you encounter some accident, maybe I can help you seek revenge.

I ask again, what is Hero Lox’s motive?

I want to know how he initially enticed you.”

”Kid, don’t overstep your bounds. Who do you think you are to speak to me like this?”

Lutrola Doron’s gaze turned ice-cold, a vast amount of Magic Power surged from her body, spreading in all directions.

An unimaginable pressure engulfed everyone present.

Several expeditionary members who hadn’t received Healing directly kneeled, nearly losing their will to fight.

Bai Jin could feel that Lutrola Doron’s Magic Power far surpassed hers. Yet she also sensed Lutrola Doron seemed to be suppressing something, indicating this was not all of her strength.

Lingshan’s palms grew sweaty, eyes fixed on Yang Yu and Lutrola Doron’s every move.

Lutrola Doron is an unprecedented formidable enemy; dealing with her might require retired strongmen from around the world.

But...

This Evil Dragon, no... Goblin Emperor will continuously produce offspring.

After a temporary retreat, she might grow stronger than imagined, giving birth to more troublesome offspring.

Next time, even with retired strongmen, the strategy against her may become even more challenging, potentially leading to total annihilation.

To fight or retreat is a troubling dilemma.

However, the choice isn’t in Lingshan’s hands but in Yang Yu and the Goblin Emperor’s.

Yang Yu was ready for battle at any time, yet the Goblin Emperor, despite a cold demeanor, seemingly had no intention of engaging in combat.

The Magic Power she released was devoid of any Killing Intent, merely illustrating the disparity in power.

Standing in place, Yang Yu wasn’t intimidated by Lutrola Doron’s Magic Power, but displayed a composed demeanor, asking:

”Did I go overboard with my words?

That Ancient Goblin Emperor, what will you do now?

How do you intend to handle us?”

”Do you want to know my true thoughts?” Lutrola Doron asked flatly.

Yang Yu nodded.

Lutrola Doron, with her Dragon Eyes fixed on Yang Yu, decisively said, ”Those daring to offend me. I shall tear them to pieces.”

Instantly, the atmosphere turned tense.

Yang Yu displayed a smile, ”Just as I thought, still angry because I killed your two children?”

Lutrola Doron shook her head, ”I won’t get mad over such trivial matters.

I’m slightly interested in you; if you truly qualify to stand by our side, you shouldn’t die here.”

”Let’s play a little game.

You should recognize the difference between us, and have been urging me to spare you.

If you can survive under my Magic for five minutes, I’ll let you and the others on the island go for now.

If you don’t accept, I’ll terminate the trial I set for my offspring and swiftly eliminate the riffraff on this island.”