The Demon King is unfathomable

Chapter 339: Chess Piece in the Shadows
Luo Yan turned around and saw a strange face.

The man was wearing the uniform of the city defense army and stood straight, but his hair was messy and he looked dusty. Perhaps because he was not on duty, he did not pay attention to his appearance, and his expression was too nervous because of surprise and tension.

Looking at the man who glared at the children, Luo Yan could even guess what he was thinking - 'Why did you pick on this guy when you could pick on anyone else?!'

Of course, the children looked at him innocently, except for the little girl whose eyebrows were as thick as a caterpillar, who lowered her head knowing that she was in the wrong.

Luo Yan looked at the officer and smiled slightly.

"you are?"

The man subconsciously stood straighter, put his fist on his chest, and saluted like a standard imperial soldier.

"Your Highness! I am Cosell Bryan! At the banquet at Valencia Manor, the troops in charge of the outer perimeter were the northern city defense forces of the Holy City. I was the centurion leading the team at that time..."

Kosel's face turned red unconsciously when he was halfway through the sentence, and he almost didn't dare to continue.

He knew very well in his heart that for a small figure like him who only appeared in the background, His Highness Colin would never remember his face.

And this is indeed the case.

The Demon King is not thick-skinned enough to pretend to be familiar with a complete stranger.

However, he still listened patiently to Mr. Kossel's self-introduction, and nodded with a smile after he finished speaking.

"Do you know these children?" Luo Yan turned his gaze to Diona, White and other orphans and said in a gentle tone.

Looking at the children, Kosel's tone softened, and there was a hint of helplessness in his caring eyes.

"Yes, Your Highness. They... are mostly orphans whose parents disappeared or died on the front lines. Due to some... uh, problems with regulations and procedures, they cannot be fully absorbed by the church's welfare institutions. Mr. Dinge Kayona... the owner of this workshop, and I have taken in as many people as possible."

At this point, Kossel paused for a moment and added another sentence.

"Of course, the strength of just the two of us is far from enough. This welfare home has been able to operate until now, all thanks to the funding from a kind-hearted baron."

Luo Yan asked jokingly.

"That baron is Mr. Medea?"

Kosel was slightly stunned, and then there was a hint of surprise and unexpectedness in his eyes.

"Your Highness, you... you know Medea?!"

Luo Yan smiled faintly and nodded slightly.

"Well, I met him once."

After saying that, his eyes fell on the crooked plaque at the door, and then his sight followed the words "Ding Kayona's Repair Workshop" to the yard.

Looking at the vaguely visible metal parts and messy mechanical devices in the courtyard, Luo Yan couldn't help but raise a hint of interest in his brows.

"Can you take me in to have a look? I'm a little curious about what's going on here."

Kosel put away the joy on his face and quickly stretched out his hand to invite him in.

"Of course! Your Highness, please follow me! It's just a little messy in here, please don't mind."

As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. Since he is Baron Medea's friend, I believe that His Royal Highness must be a kind-hearted person.

Kosel thought simply in his heart and at the same time felt relieved for those ignorant children.

If it were an ordinary noble, this matter would probably not be so easy to handle.

After all, they were all civilians, and even if he had the rank of centurion, it was nothing in front of the real masters of this holy city.

Luo Yan smiled and nodded, then followed Kosel into the yard.

Sarah followed behind him cautiously, looking around and especially staring at the little pickpocket.

Diona was a little afraid of her eyes, not only because she felt guilty, but also because Sarah had seen blood after all.

However, Sarah did not embarrass her. Instead, she nodded to her and followed Luo Yan into the dilapidated courtyard.

The moment he stepped over the threshold, a messy and dilapidated scene appeared before Luo Yan.

The yard was filled with all kinds of semi-finished machines and metal parts. Oil-stained tools were scattered under the hastily built wooden shed. Several children were squatting on the ground, fiddling with rusty gears clumsily, as if they were treating them as toys.

When they saw a stranger coming in, they did not stop what they were doing, but became even busier. However, it was obvious that their eyes were secretly glancing over here, trying to find out what was going on in the yard.

Apparently they heard the noise at the gate and were terrified by the arrival of the uninvited guest and the trouble Diona had caused.

"My Lord Demon, this Dingge...could he be a believer of the God of Machinery?!" Youyou, who was floating beside Luo Yan, was extremely excited and chattered in a channel that only Luo Yan could hear.

Luo Yan did not comment on its fantasy, but just responded calmly in his heart.

"Call me Colin out there."

Youyou was speechless for a moment, and after a long while she spoke aggrievedly.

"But, but I am Youyou."

Luo Yan replied calmly.

“It would hinder my sense of involvement.”

long:"…………"

Looking at the nervous children, Kosel whistled at them. Seeing this familiar face, their expressions obviously relaxed.

Luo Yan noticed that these children all trusted the centurion.

It seems that the extent to which the Imperial Officers' Faction has penetrated the grassroots of the empire is probably even more "terrifying" than they themselves realize.

At least that's the case in the Holy City.

After comforting the children in the yard, Kosel turned around and explained to Luo Yan in a low voice.

"Your Highness, this was originally the repair workshop of Mr. Ding Kayona. Although I personally think he is a genius, others may not think so. If he says something that offends you later, please forgive me."

Luo Yan smiled and said.

"I'm not such a petty person, but I'm curious...why this genius lives in such a shabby place."

Kosel's expression became a little complicated, and he hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"He... how should I put it? He is rather paranoid in the field of technology and not very tactful. In fact, he had a good life before. He was paid a considerable salary as an engineer at the Imperial Royal Naval Academy, even more than I make. But this is also his problem. Once he immerses himself in his own world, he cannot get out of it. I heard that he once proposed to build a pure metal battleship for the Empire. Don't laugh... He really said that."

Luo Yan didn't laugh, but instead showed a surprised expression on his face.

"That's a little unusual, then?"

This guy is a talent.

He also wanted to build an ironclad ship for Hell, but unfortunately Hell didn't have a port that could use that thing, so he could only keep it for his own use in the future.

But seriously, it's not wrong for people around him to think he's crazy.

Not to mention the generation gap in steel production and riveting technology, even if the Ottoman Empire really built this ironclad ship, it would have no rival.

In the past thousand years, there has been no naval battle between the Empire and Hell. At most, they fought on the deck or coastline.

"And then... nothing happened." Kosell said with a wry smile, "This is just a small episode in his career, and he never just talks, he always takes action. To be honest, it's not easy for him not to be punished."

Luo Yan nodded.

"indeed."

Kosell continued.

"I don't know the details, but... I heard that he was expelled from the Imperial Royal Naval Academy due to differences in design concepts. He was in a daze for a while, until I ran into him by chance when I came back from the front."

"We were classmates before. I couldn't just leave this guy alone, so I found him a shop here and opened one for him... At least on this street, he doesn't have to worry about being harassed by thugs because I can take care of him. As for taking in those kids later, it was at the request of my old comrades in the Red Shield Brotherhood... Uh, you may not know what that is, but it's a place where veterans of the Holy City help each other."

"I know. I heard that Commander Uriel is your leader," Luo Yan said with a smile, "I met him once at the Duke of Valencia's banquet."

Hearing the name of Legion Commander Uriel, a trace of reverence flashed across Kosel's face, and his back straightened unconsciously.

"Yes, Commander Uriel is also a member of the Red Shield. Although he doesn't like us calling him leader, we all respect him from the bottom of our hearts."

Luo Yan responded with a smile to this respect, but he was not interested in Uriel's affairs. After a moment, he brought the topic back to "Mr. Ironclad".

He was more interested in this.

It is not surprising to see clearly that the earth is round by standing on the shoulders of giants, but it is quite amazing to be able to see the sea outside the basin by standing in the basin.

"Just now you mentioned that Mr. Dinger and the Imperial Royal Naval Academy have different philosophies. What exactly do you mean?"

Cosell hesitated for a moment, as if he was hesitating about his words, but finally answered honestly: "Mr. Dinger... insisted on developing machinery that ordinary people could easily operate. He believed that technology should not be monopolized by a few people. At least improving the soldiers' equipment could improve their survival space on the battlefield. But the old scholars in the academy thought he was whimsical, so he never had a chance to stand out. In the end, they probably found an excuse to expel him."

Cosell's description was concise, but Luo Yan knew that he was actually hiding something.

The Saint Sith Church suppressed non-magical machinery not only because of the conflict of interests among academic factions, but more because the shadow of the God of Machinery lingered over the head of the Saint Sith Church.

Most of the universities in the holy city are church territories, and they certainly would not accept an outsider who might go astray.

Besides, non-magical machines are not necessarily much more powerful than magical devices.

As for the inspiration that non-magical machinery has given to the development of magical devices (magic crystal cannons belong to this category), and their significance in improving the lives of ordinary people, that is another topic.

Most people cannot see that far ahead, and even if they do, it is meaningless.

Just as Kosel was unwilling to mention the details of the matter to him, in his opinion, as an "outsider", he did not understand the conflicts of interest between the various factions in the Holy City, and even if he understood it, it would be of no avail.

Although he actually knew this city much better than he thought.

Luo Yan's lips curled up into a faint smile, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"It sounds like this gentleman is an idealist."

"Indeed." Cosell nodded, his tone showing a little more respect and a little regret. "It's just a pity. Sometimes... even I think his ideas are too advanced, so that in the eyes of most people, he looks like a madman."

Luo Yan raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Now that you mention it, I'm even more curious about him."

"You'll see him soon, but I hope you won't be disappointed..." Kosel smiled, opened the door for Luo Yan and his guards, and gestured for them to come in. "We're here!"

Luo Yan slowly stepped into the workshop deep in the yard, and a musty smell mixed with engine oil hit him in the face.

His eyes casually swept around and saw that the room was filled with various metal parts, semi-finished products and abandoned mechanical devices, so that the originally spacious space seemed a little crowded.

Luo Yan carefully examined the mechanical designs that seemed crude but full of ingenuity. On the table not far away lay a small doll with a clockwork spring, which looked like a modified old toy. In a corner not far away, there lay a closed metal hull of small proportions and strange structure.

That thing might be the "ironclad ship" that Kossel mentioned, but no matter how he looked at it, he felt that it looked like a model of a submarine.

"...These are just little gadgets that Dingge made on a daily basis. They are of no use. I'm sorry to embarrass you, Your Highness." Kosel scratched his head awkwardly and said shyly.

Useless?

That’s hard to say.

Luo Yan smiled slightly and did not respond, but his eyes drifted inadvertently towards the depths of the workshop.

Behind a workbench, a thin young man with messy hair was concentrating on hammering a pile of complex metal parts.

He was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a pair of goggles on his nose. He was unaware that his bangs were stuck to the lenses due to sweat, as if he was completely immersed in his own world, not noticing what was happening outside, nor realizing who had come into the room.

Seeing that this guy was so tactless, Kosel had no choice but to walk up to him hurriedly and grab his shoulders with his hands.

"Ding! Ding! Stop knocking on that damn thing of yours! Look who's here!"

Dingge was startled and raised his head suddenly, looking at Kossel blankly, then followed his line of sight to see Luo Yan and Sarah behind him. His eyes did not become clearer, but became more confused and bewildered.

Seeing that he was in a daze, Kosel leaned close to his ear and reminded him.

"This is His Royal Highness Prince Colin!"

This "otaku" obviously didn't know Colin, but he still recognized the word "Prince".

He was startled and took off his goggles in a panic. He bowed with his cheeks flushed and almost fell to the ground.

"Your Highness? Why are you here..."

Luo Yan did not answer, but looked at the unfinished "craft" on the workbench with interest.

It was a metal bird made of iron wire, but the skeleton was connected not by joints, but by ingeniously designed connecting rods and gears.

Luo Yan always felt that it looked familiar, and stared at it for a long time before he suddenly realized what it was.

Good guy——

Ornithopter?!

Of course, this is not the kind in Dune, but the kind drawn on Leonardo da Vinci's draft paper.

Although this guy didn't actually finish this thing, but... didn't the guy on Earth also fail to make it?

Considering that there is magic in this world, this guy still has a much better chance of winning than a 14th century painter.

Luo Yan was very fond of this "model airplane", but his face remained calm. He asked calmly: "Mr. Kayona, what is this... in front of you?"

Facing the nobles, Dingge was obviously much more nervous than his friends.

But when he talked about his work, his eyes immediately lit up and his tone became excited, as if he had become a different person. "Your Highness, this is my latest... uh... concept, a flying device that imitates birds. In theory, it can allow people to fly in the sky without the help of magic."

As if he was worried about being laughed at, he hurriedly added another sentence before he finished speaking.

"Don't laugh at me. I've seen records in some ancient historical books before. It said that about a thousand years ago, someone flew into the sky without relying on magic. The location was said to be in the southern part of the Kingdom of Ryan. They controlled the airflow with a few small pieces of paper..."

He became more and more excited as he spoke, gesticulating with his hands.

However, Kosel, who was standing next to him, was horrified as he listened, fearing that Dinger's outspoken remarks would anger the Holy Light nobles, and even more worried that these theories would be associated with the heresy "God of Machinery" that was expressly prohibited by the church.

"Cough cough! Dinger!" He coughed loudly and winked at the guy frantically to stop.

Dingge seemed to realize that he had said too much. His expression changed slightly and he turned back into the dull and reserved young man.

Luo Yan didn't care about the things that the citizens of the Holy City were afraid of.

However, he also knew that as long as they stood on the land illuminated by the holy light, they would not be able to discuss those interesting things, so he did not make things difficult for them who had no choice.

Unlike Lint Isaac, he would not force people to do inappropriate things. At most, he would put them at a crossroads designed by himself and let them make their own choices.

Anyway, he could guess what they would choose.

The human body is always more honest than the mouth.

"Mr. Kayona's idea is very...bold and creative. Perhaps because the Janna Continent is too far away from the Holy City, the people there are not so taboo about the things you said. And I am also quite interested in your idea."

Having said this, Luo Yan changed the subject, with a gentle and sincere smile on his face, and continued.

"If Mr. Kayona encounters financial difficulties in his research in the future, or wants to find a platform where he can better display his talents, you may want to bring your inventions and ideas to the Deadwood Port in the Janna Continent to find me. There, everyone with dreams and talents like you is welcome."

Upon hearing His Royal Highness Colin's invitation, Dingge was stunned at first, then his face revealed irrepressible ecstasy and excitement.

However, when he saw the children hiding outside the window and secretly watching him, the joy on his face gradually faded.

He scratched his messy hair, smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"Thank you for your appreciation and kindness, Your Highness... But I'm afraid I can't leave here for the time being. These children... I can't just leave them alone. I have to wait until they are a little older."

Kosel was stunned and looked at Dinger in surprise, as if he was looking at a troll, and asked, "Are you crazy?"

However, Dingge did not make any expression, as if he did not understand the hint in his eyes. He just stood there stiffly, stubbornly sticking to his own ideas.

Luo Yan had anticipated this, and although he felt regretful, he did not force it. He just calmly took out a gold-plated business card with the Colin family emblem from his arms and handed it to Ding Ge.

"I understand your concerns. I can't take away the only father the children have, although I do admire your advanced design concepts. This is my business card. If you change your mind in the future or need my help, my offer will still stand."

Dingge wiped the motor oil off his hands, lowered his head, hurriedly took the business card, and put it away carefully, as if he was accepting a family heirloom.

"Thank you, Your Highness. I will definitely keep it properly."

He wanted to find his business card, but then he remembered that he didn't have that thing. He wiped his oil-stained hands on his clothes awkwardly.

Luo Yan smiled and waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need to be polite. Then he looked up at the gradually darkening sky outside the window and spoke.

"Thank you all for your company. I spent a fulfilling day and gained a deeper understanding of my homeland. It's getting late. I have to attend the coming-of-age dinner hosted by Marshal Aberg for his son. I won't bother you any more."

After saying that, he nodded to Cosell, turned around and walked out the door with Sarah.

Seeing His Highness Colin turn around, Kosel first glared at Dingge, who was scratching his head in confusion, and then trotted out the door.

"Your Highness! Please wait a moment. Are you going to the Marshal's Mansion? There are no carriages on Kasen Street. It will be dark when a rickshaw goes there. Let me give you a ride!"

Luo Yan, who had already walked to the gate of the courtyard, stopped, looked at Sarah, then looked at Kosel, nodded, and said with a smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Cosell."

Kosel's face lit up with joy and he spoke quickly.

"Of course not! You are the Marshal's distinguished guest, so of course I have the obligation to escort you!"

After saying that, he trotted all the way to the street again, took out a whistle and blew it with all his strength.

After a while, a rider in military uniform came galloping and immediately dismounted after seeing the centurion.

Kosel gave him a few instructions in a dignified manner. The rider nodded rapidly, then quickly got back on his horse and galloped towards the nearby city defense post.

Looking at Kossel's busy back, Luo Yan couldn't help laughing.

Compared with Mr. Dinger, this Centurion of Kossel is obviously more capable, and this approach of showing courtesy from the other party's perspective is not offensive.

But then again, these imperial officers and their emperor were really rude. This was true of the powerful Marshal Laco, the far-away Hamelton, and the Centurion who was right in front of him... It was obvious that his smooth and flowing posture was not the first time he had used the imperial carriage to do his own things.

It might be easier to bribe them than to bribe the church and the nobility.

While waiting for the car to arrive, the boy named White limped to the gate of the yard and looked up at Colin's back with some regret.

Different from other kids.

Luo Yan could feel that this little kid was not that afraid of him.

"So you are His Highness Colin... No wonder."

Luo Yan smiled and turned to look at him.

"you know me?"

Not far away, the children had already started laughing and playing, chasing each other in the yard. At this moment, they finally believed that the kind gentleman really left the money to them and did not take it away from them.

The petite Diona's face was flushed with excitement. She held the purse tightly, just like the children's mother, counting on her fingers and thinking with them how to spend the money.

They planned to first give Mr. Dingle a coat, as he hadn't had new clothes for a long time. Then they wanted to replace the mechanical workshop with a more reliable stove, so that they wouldn't have to worry about freezing not only this winter, but also next winter!
Of course, considering that Mr. Dingle is very good with his hands, maybe they can buy the parts and make them themselves, which would save them some money.

White withdrew his gaze from his friends and bowed slightly to His Highness Colin.

"Sir, you are joking. I am afraid that Mr. Cajona, who stays at home all day, is the only one in this city who doesn't recognize this name."

Having said this, he sighed again with regret.

"Your Highness, do you really not need servants? I can raise horses, so I can sleep in the stable... And I don't want any wages. Just give me food when you remember, and it doesn't matter if you don't remember."

Luo Yan smiled.

This kid's words are very interesting. If Kosel is smooth in doing things, then he is the one who can see through people's hearts and always accurately hit the softest spot in people's hearts.

This is actually a very remarkable skill.

"Today at the arena, I told a young man named Jasper that he has a bright future and his name will be known all over the world."

"Then he must be very good." White said with envy.

Luo Yan took a look at this kid who had a child's face but was more sensible than an adult, smiled and patted his head.

"He is not as good as you. Even if his name is famous throughout the world, it is because of the Knights Templar. But you will become a legend in the Holy City."

White was obviously stunned, but soon returned to "normal", smiling shyly and touching his head.

"…Thanks for your compliment, I won't wash my hair these days."

Although he did not become His Royal Highness Colin's "adopted son", he did not pester him. He just chatted with Prince Colin for a while as a listener and said at the end that he benefited a lot.

A moment later, a military carriage drove in front of everyone.

The imperial soldier driving the carriage was even considerate enough to prepare a footstool for his elbow, and he dismounted and placed it in front of the carriage door.

Luo Yan and Sarah boarded the carriage one after another, followed by Kosel who was escorting Prince Colin.

Under the latter's energetic command, the carriage slowly drove away from Kasen Street, leaving behind a majestic figure for the children.

Watching the carriage disappear in the direction it disappeared, Diona glanced at the purse in her hand with a complicated expression, and muttered the name "Colin" softly.

One less hateful noble in the Holy City.

If one day, Saint Sith really answered her insignificant prayers and rained down the flames of punishment on this blood-soaked city...

She hoped that he and Baron Medea would survive.

As for whether she died in the fire or not, it didn't matter to her...

……

As it was getting dark, the light in the carriage was a little dim. Even if the rider drove carefully, the wheels would still inevitably bump over the uneven road.

After all, this carriage is used to transport soldiers. Even if it is for officers, the conditions are hardly as good as those of the Hilfen family.

But Luo Yan is not picky about these things.

Looking at the slightly dilapidated street scene outside the window, he spoke in a casual tone.

"Mr. Cosell, I admire your kindness, but taking care of these children like you must be under a lot of financial pressure, right?"

Kosel was silent for a while, and finally sighed heavily, with a helpless expression on his face.

"To be honest, Your Highness, it is true. My salary and Mr. Dinger's income are barely enough to keep the children from starving, but if we want to give them a better education or help more war orphans like them, it is a bit beyond our ability."

Apparently, there were more children living in Mr. Cajona's mechanic workshop than just the few they saw today, there were many more young children staying in the house.

Dingge is not a man who is good at taking care of others. He even has trouble taking care of himself. Most of the time, the children who are sensible first pull the less sensible ones.

Diona would usually learn the city defense army's marching drills and train those little guys like she would train soldiers...but that level was just playing house in the eyes of professionals.

At this point, Cosel paused and continued, "As for Baron Medea... although he is a kind-hearted man, his father died early and he didn't have time to teach him many things. The management of his family business has always been unsatisfactory. In recent years, he has had to rely on the salary from teaching at the university and the payment for painting for Mr. Hilfen to maintain the expenses of the family. The money to support these children was all saved bit by bit from his teeth."

After hearing his words, Luo Yan showed a serious expression, thought for a moment and then spoke.

"Children are the future of the empire. We cannot leave them alone. Perhaps... I have a way to improve your situation a little bit and provide some new ways out for those children."

When Kosel heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he leaned forward slightly excitedly and said excitedly: "Your Highness, please tell me what the solution is?"

Luo Yan smiled faintly and spoke with confidence.

"You can start a newspaper."

"Newspaper?" Kosel was stunned.

Although he had bought newspapers, he really didn't understand how a newspaper operated, let alone how this could improve the situation of children.

Seeing his ignorant look, Luo Yan smiled faintly and continued.

"Yes, it's the newspaper. In terms of content, I can provide you with some exclusive news about the Janna Continent and even the New World. This information that other newspapers don't have can quickly help you open up the situation. It won't be difficult for you to expand."

"As for business, I noticed that the nobles of the Holy City never do business in person. You can actually learn more from them in this regard. I believe that you can definitely find one or two experts on Kasen Street. With your influence on that street, do you still need me to teach you the rest?"

Kosel looked at His Highness Colin in surprise, obviously not expecting him to say these words to him.

but--

He thought about it carefully and it seemed that all the nobles did this. For a moment he felt as if he was making a fuss out of nothing.

After a pause, Luo Yan looked out the window again, looking at the children wandering on the streets, and continued.

"Those children can help out at the newspaper office, whether delivering newspapers or doing odd jobs in the editorial office. It's better than picking cotton in the cotton mill or climbing on the roof to clean chimneys... If they are motivated and can use this opportunity to learn to read, it will change their destiny."

When he heard this, Kosel's expression was no longer just surprise, it was even to the point of being dumbfounded, and then his eyes burst into uncontrollable ecstasy.

Being unable to take care of his comrades' orphans has always been a pain in his heart, but His Highness Colin solved all his problems with just one sentence.

Although he didn't know how to run a newspaper, he had no doubt that -

As long as this honorable prince is really willing to help me, the problems faced by those orphans are not a problem at all!
He was so excited that he even forgot his identity. He grabbed Luo Yan's hand and was almost incoherent with excitement.

"Your Highness! Your idea...Jane, is simply brilliant!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately realized his mistake, his face flushed instantly, and he hurriedly let go of her hand and apologized: "Yes, I'm sorry... I was really too excited just now..."

Sarah maintained an expressionless face, slightly relaxed her fists on her knees, and spared the life of this human because he kept his dirty hands away from the Demon King.

Luo Yan laughed without any concern and waved his hand gently: "Don't worry about it, I understand your feelings."

Upon hearing this, Kossel was even more impressed and even moved to an indescribable degree.

Saint Sith above——

Thank you, the Most High, for allowing His Royal Highness to return to this land that is slowly losing its faith and original intention!

The carriage slowly drove out of Kasen Street, the street scene gradually widened and the view gradually became brighter.

He looked at His Royal Highness Colin eagerly.

"Your Highness, I am a rough man, not as cultured and well-mannered as you are... Could you please come up with a name for this newspaper?"

He didn't dare to give a name with "Saint" and "Prince", but if it was His Royal Highness Colin, there would be no problem!
but--

Luo Yan's taste is not that rustic after all.

His eyes fell on the outline of the holy city shrouded in dusk. After pondering for a moment, His Royal Highness slowly spoke.

"Since this is a newspaper that looks at the distant world—"

"It might as well be called Neue Welt."

(End of this chapter)