Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!

Aslit saw Kula Doreen and Qiuye but chose to ignore them.

”I don’t care if there are other irrelevant people here.

Just hurry up and tell me your answer.

Do you agree or not? What exactly is loaded on your ship?”

”Speaking like this will make your family disappointed. After all, you have lived together for a long time, isn’t there any attachment?”

Aslit sneered, ”Family?

What a disgusting word. I would never acknowledge those people as my family.

They always treated me as a dispensable tool, flattering me when they needed me, and once I lost my value, cast me aside like a replacement, into the trash.

How dare those beasts claim to be my family?”

Alista’s roar echoed over the sea.

In the past, she was also dazzling, endowed with high hopes from the family, thinking she was unique and irreplaceable.

Until... she was discarded like a worn-out doll.

Beneath her lay countless dolls similar to her, motionless, with vacant stares, all sacrificial victims in the family’s history.

Fearing she would become like the dolls beneath her, Aslit struggled to stand, desperately trying to yank the doll replacing her off the stage, but no matter how hard she tried, the replacement doll remained distant; she could never be the center of attention again, nor gain a sliver of spotlight.

Hence, Aslit borrowed others’ strength.

Since the family poured substantial resources into that charming doll, pulling it off the stage with external power seemed fair enough.

Aslit indeed accomplished this, vindicating herself at the Dragon God Conference.

During the Dragon God Conference, she also realized, unless a stronger doll appears, the doll in focus won’t be easily replaced.

What irony, and what sorrow.

Aslit resolved never to return to that place for the rest of her life.

Kula Doreen stepped forward slowly and said:

”The family was indeed in the wrong.

There were numerous issues with those practices.

But it was unavoidable; the family’s resources were quite limited.

To ensure the family’s continuation, prioritizing resources on more excellent individuals is reasonable.

But this doesn’t mean we consider others as dispensable tools.

At least in my eyes, you are a living person, my child.

Your efforts and growth, I’ve seen them, and I strive to help you as much as I can.

Unfortunately... Aslit, some things can’t be compensated solely by effort.”

Aslit glared at Kula Doreen fiercely and shouted:

”Shut up! You old man, are you trying to downplay all my efforts easily again?”

Kula Doreen shook his head, seemingly regretful for his past actions,

”I only...

hope you can realize this yourself, accept reality, and find your own happiness.....

Since you can’t compete, there’s no need to distinguish who’s better.

Life offers other fascinating aspects, and so does Sword Dao.

If wielding the sword brings pain, try putting down the sword and think carefully. Why wield the sword, why seek strength, you’ll surely have a different perspective on life.”

”Sister.” Qiuye summoned her courage, stepped forward, and said, ”I have so much to say to you.

... Since leaving the family, I’ve met many incredible people and witnessed the world’s wonders.

If Sister dislikes those stronger than herself, how many people must she hate to feel at peace?

Sister, try reminiscing about past events... Didn’t we spend many joyful moments together?

Were your smiles back then fake?”

”Shut up.”

Aslit’s face turned dark as she glared at Qiuye, her expression murderous.

Qiuye tightened her grip on her beloved sword, clearly having plenty to say yet unable to voice them, her heart trembling relentlessly, the dreadful feeling from the Dragon God Conference surged within her, leaving her clueless about how to win back her sister’s heart.

Kula Doreen kept a close watch on Qiuye’s state; ultimately, Qiuye was too young. Encircled by various negative emotions, Aslit couldn’t see those joyful days in the past; her words were in vain.

”Your current state, I’m largely responsible.

If, back then, I guided you well, taught you new ways of thinking, accompanied your growth... the outcome might have differed.

At this point, I won’t ask you to forgive the family anymore.

Aslit, standing from a father’s viewpoint, this is advice for you. You should realize who you’ve aligned yourself with; perhaps he’s the one treating you as a tool.

Aslit, you still have a chance now...”

”I said shut up, old man! Haven’t you two said enough already?

What do you truly understand about me!

No one can make judgments about my master.

He offered me what I need most, and I’m willing to dedicate the rest of my life to him.”

Aslit shouted, visibly displeased, turning her gaze to Yang Yu,

”Playing the emotional card won’t work on me.

Don’t make me repeat it again. If you don’t give an answer, it’ll be assumed you’re our enemy.”

Yang Yu helplessly raised his hand, ”I wasn’t playing the emotional card; they came voluntarily. Your sister drifted at sea for months searching for you and encountered fierce storms. If we hadn’t met her, she’d likely be fish food by now.”

”That’s her own doing. What’s your answer!”

Growing more impatient, Aslit was visibly reaching her limit, prompting Yang Yu to cease delaying. He retrieved a barrel from behind:

”Alright, alright, I understand.

Concerning your master..... I’ve thought about it a lot.

Finally, I decided to meet him, learn some details, then decide.

These barrels are packed with top-notch wine.

Last time I saw him, he seemed to love wine, so I brought a shipload to pay my respects. Consider it a gift for meeting him.”

As Yang Yu spoke, he opened a barrel and thick wine aroma dispersed.

Holding the barrel with one hand, Yang Yu took out a goblet and filled it with red wine:

”Miss Aslit, calm down, how about a drink?”

Aslit remained unmoved, ”Can you guarantee your ship is loaded with all wine?”

”I can guarantee.” Yang Yu said resolutely, ”If you don’t believe me, Miss Aslit can come aboard to inspect. If it is, please lead the way for us. If not, we can follow what Miss Aslit decides.”