Die, princess, the devil is mine!

"No, did I say I wouldn't raise the child? You need to get this straight, I'm the child's father, you're just aunts, at most stepmothers."

"So you can't take my little Yuri away, and offering seven children as compensation is a joke. You are my wives, are you just using having my children as a bargaining chip?"

Lynn was not tempted by Ilya's offer. Instead, he took advantage of their inattention and snatched Yuri and Yuna away.

His daughter was originally everyone's daughter, and he brought them here not only to confirm the matter of the demon soul, but also for the purpose of a family reunion.

However, Ilya and her group actually tried to take away his daughter. If they had taken little Yuri away and treated her like a precious daughter, then it wouldn't have been a problem for him to raise her in the Demon Realm. But they clearly didn't intend to do that. They didn't take little Yuri away to pamper her as a daughter; instead, they planned to worship her as the Demon King.

This might sound like it's more respectful to Yuri than raising her as a daughter, but is that the same thing? Does a child need reverence?

"Having children isn't the price to pay. What about us together? We'll be there for you, two at the very least, seven at most. Don't you like that?"

Since it concerns the guardian demon god, every demon king can be a spokesperson (demon). When the offer of one to seven was not enough to sway Lynn, the lustful demon king Phantom, who was theoretically skilled in this matter, quickly emphasized another condition offered by the boss.

She used to be the most resistant and disgusted by these things, but since Lynn enlightened her last time, she has become completely enlightened and has come to understand. Now she no longer resists doing what the lustful demon king should do, and of course, she is only willing to do it with Lynn.

Succubus may not know what it means to be faithful to one man forever, but Phantom does.

"How could I not like this... But taking my daughter is unacceptable! No matter how high the price you offer, I will not agree! Forget about it!"

It has to be said that what Phantom emphasized was indeed something Lynn was very interested in. It would be a lie to say that he wasn't tempted at all, but compared to his beloved daughter, this kind of achievement, which should be unlocked naturally in the distant future, wasn't worth him spending a fortune on.

"Is there really no room for negotiation? We don't know what can move you, who has already become a god, but as long as we have it, you can make any request you want without even asking if we agree. As long as you are willing to give us Lady Yuri, we will agree to whatever you say!"

Facing Lynn, who was no longer considered a human being, even the greedy demon queen Liss didn't know what the true god could possibly value in her. The only thing they could be considered "god-level" was their beauty, but that was what Lynn possessed. They couldn't just break off the engagement and then try to sell themselves to Lynn, could they?

So after exchanging glances, the seven demon kings offered no restrictions: they would accept any request, any demand, any number of conditions, and without any time limit, one package at a time, without making a sound, hoping to move Lynn and make him obediently hand over Lady Yuri.

However, even such a comprehensive offer still failed to sway Lynn.

He would never sell his daughter for any benefit or advantage; she was his precious darling, his beloved family and friends, and he wouldn't sell her even for more money!

“There’s no room for discussion. If you like your daughter Yuri, I can let her play with you. But if you treat her as a vessel to protect the Demon God, then I cannot accept it.”

Hearing Lynn's resolute words, the seven demon kings breathed a sigh of relief. They knew very well that in front of the true god Lynn, they, a group of demon kings who were not even close to gods, had no ability to forcibly take her away. As long as Lynn firmly disagreed, they would have no chance of welcoming back Lady Yuri.

If they pretended to treat Lady Yuri as their daughter, they might be able to keep her company for a while. But putting aside whether their acting skills could fool Lynn, even if they could, they wouldn't dare call Lady Yuri their daughter...

This path was doomed from the start. They couldn't possibly act; even if it was fake, it would still be disrespectful to the guardian demon god.

"But Lady Yuri is the vessel that protects the Demon God. I know you care about Lady Yuri, but you have to face the facts, Lynn. It's not appropriate for me to say this as the weaker one, but really... you're too weak. You can't change this."

The seven demon kings, unable to force the issue, could not abandon their duty to protect the vessel of the Demon God. Since they had encountered it, they were determined to welcome it back and offer it as a sacrifice. Seeing that neither bribery nor seduction worked, they had no choice but to resort to reasoning.

To be honest, the guardian demon god's rank is too high. Even if only a tiny bit of his soul is separated, it is not something that a mere true god can do anything about. Otherwise, how could He so confidently place the container in the lower realm and then leave it alone?

He was absolutely certain that no one could influence His plans. Even if an extremely dramatic upheaval occurred in the mortal realm, such as a true god remaining on earth, no one would have the power to disrupt His plans.

To shake the Demon King's divided soul, one would need to be at least a main god. Even a peak celestial god wouldn't have that ability. It's not just a matter of strength, but rather that the level of power is insufficient.

Lynn's current strength is enough to awe all realms in the lower realms and make all heroes bow down, but in front of the divided soul of the guardian demon god, his powerful divine power is not much stronger than the paws of a kitten.

"I may be helpless about the potential dangers posed by Yuri and the others right now, but I will do my best. Most importantly, I will never regard them as vessels for some Demon King. In my heart, they are my most obedient, sensible, cute, and adorable daughters!"

In fact, after he discovered the abnormal situation of little Yuri and little Yuna, he did try to solve the problem, but unfortunately, he was simply not capable enough.

That's why his guesses were so bold.

While Lynn might have had the option of sleeping off difficulties in the past, after becoming a father, he had to provide for his children.

Just because you can't do it now doesn't mean you won't be able to do it in the future.

If there aren't enough True Gods, upgrade to Celestial Gods; if there aren't enough Celestial Gods, upgrade to Main Gods; if there aren't enough Main Gods, then why can't I sit in the position that the God of Light can sit in?

This couldn't be more difficult than this, could it?

The Guardian Demon God and the Destruction Demon God are only supreme demon gods at the level of God King. Even if their divided souls are stubborn, surely they can't be defeated by the God King himself?
Since he has a clear goal, why not just head towards it? In any case, he needs to constantly become stronger to deal with the crisis in the upper realm after becoming a god.

The hidden dangers of Yuri and Yuna's demonic souls didn't bring him any additional trouble; they merely added a little weight to his already burdened shoulders, at least not creating any obstacles in his path. "You are not a demon, nor are you a follower of the Guardian Demon God, so you may not understand our thoughts at this moment. If your daughter were not a vessel for the Guardian Demon God, but rather a vessel for the God of Light, you would only be like us. Therefore, I hope you can put yourself in our shoes and entrust Lady Yuri to a demon who values ​​her more."

None of the seven demon lords gave up the fight for "custody" of little Yuri. When one demon fell silent, another would step in. This time, even Hill, who was always sleepy and too lazy to say a word, cheered up and joined the battle.

Her advice was initially a good direction, but as she finished speaking, Lynn looked down at little Yuna, whose adorable face seemed to understand nothing at all…

Yes, bro, I might actually have what you're talking about...

Yuna was originally a vessel prepared by the Destroyer, but she was uncomfortable staying in the Demon Realm, so she unleashed a powerful attack, which resulted in the release of the power of the God of Light.

While there are certainly many gods of light in the divine realm led by the God of Light, and even Lynn could be considered half one, the one who could seize the vessel of the Demon God of Destruction must not be an ordinary god. The most likely candidate is the powerful God of Light himself…

"There's no need to say anything more. My mind is made up. You can treat my daughter as your own and spoil her, but I will not give you custody. I will find a way to solve her problems, no matter how long it takes or how much effort it takes."

Having said that, Lynn was no longer going to give the seven demon kings a chance to plead. Little Yuri and Little Yuna were his most important family members besides his wife, and he would never hand them over to anyone. Even if the two demon kings came in person, wanting to take over Little Yuri and Little Yuna's bodies based on the fact that their souls originated from them, Lynn would only accept one solution.

That means calling him "Dad"!

He wasn't saying he wanted the two Demon Kings to call him "Dad" to show off, but if they wanted to take Yuri and Yuna away from him, then their consciousness couldn't be erased.

They may indeed be just fragments of the Demon Kings' souls, but they are not rigid, mindless vessels; rather, they are real beings with thoughts, souls, joy, and sorrow.

A container should have the proper form. If they create a temporary body, infuse it with a wisp of their soul, and then hide it in some secret place unknown to anyone for thousands of years, only to awaken it when needed, then no one could find fault with it.

But little Yuri and little Yuna clearly have independent personalities; their inner selves and appearances are those of eight or nine-year-old girls, not some demon king in disguise…

Of course, if it were really the Demon King or the God of Light playing the role, then Lynn would have nothing to say, but such a thing is simply impossible.

Just as the Seven Demon Kings expressed their anger, how could the supreme Demon King of the world possibly call a mortal "father"? How could he call a mortal "father"?

Even if the realms of gods and demons are not under each other's jurisdiction, Lynn cannot accept such a grand gesture from the King of Demons.

It's like when two countries are at war. The victorious country can demand that the defeated country submit, but if the defeated country submits, it should submit to the emperor of the victorious country, or at most to the MVP of the victorious country. I've never heard of the defeated emperor calling the enemy's soldiers "daddy" after losing a battle.

Besides, the Demon Kings didn't lose either...

Lynn scratched his head, both confused and worried.

"Lynn! You are very capable, and we can't beat you in a fight, but you made Lady Yuri call you 'Dad'... We just can't accept that. Even if you don't want to hand Lady Yuri over to us, you should at least consider the practical issues."

“She is a branch of the faith we revere. Although we are not related by blood, she is certainly no less senior than our grandmother, right? If you insist on making her your daughter, then it’s a bit inappropriate for you to call us your wives.”

Lynn knew that Liz was quick-witted, but this time she had clearly gone in the wrong direction. Trying to force an ethical argument in this situation would only add a buff and serve no other purpose.

This is sophistry. No matter how prestigious a status is, it's just a status and can't be converted into a seniority. Otherwise, a billionaire's status would be far higher than that of a working person, and no one would be allowed to call him "Dad"...

"The real problem is that there is no problem. Little Yuri is not even nine years old yet, while you are all hundreds of years old. I would call you wives too young."

As Lynn spoke, he picked up little Yuri and gave her a big kiss on her fair and tender little face, which immediately caused a chorus of "Ah!" sounds.

"How can you……"

Ilya was getting impatient and wanted to say, "What kind of skill is it to kiss your guardian demon god? If you're so capable, come and kiss me! Kiss me anywhere!"
But the words stuck in her throat and she couldn't say them. It wasn't that she suddenly became shy, but rather that she opened her mouth as she saw Lady Yuri smilingly hug Lynn's head and kiss him on the cheek.

She could angrily denounce Lynn for committing a grave sin of blasphemy, but how could she condemn the guardian demon who returned the kiss?

This is so difficult!

How could the vessel that guards the Demon God be so close to a human!

Even if that human was someone very close to them, it wouldn't work. What is their status? What is the status of the Guardian Demon God?
Even if they were all given away for nothing, it would be a minor matter. But for the vessel that guards the Demon God to get close to someone and even call that person "Dad," that would be a huge deal, even more serious than the sky falling down.

After all, even if the sky were to fall, there would still be the guardian demon god to hold it up. But if the guardian demon god were to fall, how could they possibly hold it up?
"Although I don't quite understand what Daddy Lynn and Auntie Demon are saying, little Yuri loves Daddy Lynn the most, and also Mommy Shia, Mommy Vivian, Mommy Catherine, Mommy Helena... so many moms! Because of Daddy Lynn and so many moms, little Yuri is so happy and joyful. If Auntie Demon also likes little Yuri, then please be little Yuri's mom too! Little Yuri doesn't want to be seen as some strange person or demon. Little Yuri just wants to be a carefree little girl, pampered by her dad, loved by her mom, with girlfriends and friends to play with, cats and birds to pet, and cakes and candied hawthorns to eat. That would be so, so happy. Little Yuri wants that kind of happiness..."

Just as Lynn and the seven demon kings were locked in a stalemate, with neither side willing to back down, little Yuri, the person in charge (the demon), suddenly jumped out of Lynn's arms and then delivered an important speech.

(End of this chapter)