The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing

#369 - Family ethics drama

Without a doubt, she was a troublesome person.

Therefore, Zunzun also planned to pass by her quietly, like everyone else, without disturbing her.

But just like Stephen Chow once said, a man as outstanding as him is like a firefly in the dark, so bright, so outstanding, no matter where he is.

Just as he was about to pass Priscilla, before Zunzun could react, the fluttering red figure reappeared in front of him, and at the same time, an arrogant voice questioned him in a condescending manner:

"You, aren't you deliberately pretending not to see me?"

"...How could I? I just saw you admiring the scenery and didn't want to disturb you."

"Those who disturb me deserve to die, but... Hmph, forget it, I forgive you."

"That's very kind of you."

If Zunzun, who had been stopped, pretended to be stupid again, he might be regarded as a commoner like Natsuki Subaru, and then thrown to the back of her mind.

...That wouldn't be bad either?

"Big sister, it's getting dangerous here, come with us to the shelter!"

"Hmph, I won't encounter danger, because the world revolves around me, so you... Forget it, never mind."

She probably wanted to say something scolding, but Frederick's little face was full of worry, so she closed her mouth.

Zunzun raised his eyebrows.

Priscilla is arrogant and unreasonable. Not to mention talking to people on an equal footing, she sees everyone as a target to be killed. Even if it's out of kindness, it will be treated as a donkey's liver and lungs.

But only when talking to children does she have inexplicable patience, and even if she is contradicted, she will not get angry. At least, she won't kill people at the slightest disagreement like she does with Heinkel.

Could it be that this guy has a thing for kids…

"You, where are you going now?"

"...Of course, to take refuge."

Zunzun felt strange being questioned. Didn't she hear the broadcast just now? ...No, considering Priscilla's martial prowess and divine protection, it seems she really doesn't need to be afraid.

"Overruled, you are going on a date with me."

"...Huh?"

"Don't make me say it a second time. We agreed to tour this city together today, but you slipped away halfway and left me alone. You deserve to die!"

Priscilla was obviously impatient and unhappy. She frowned beautifully, and a dangerous light flashed in her red eyes—forgotten, to some extent, this guy is also crazy.

She looked like she was about to throw a tantrum if he didn't agree, but Zunzun could only refuse her now.

"Sorry, I have more important things to do right now."

He raised the little hands he was holding on either side.

"...Your children?"

"No! Obviously, I'm taking lost children to the reception center, right?"

Couldn't she tell that these two little guys were already around 10 years old? If they were Zunzun's children, then he would have to get married at 4 or 5... How could that be possible?

"Big brother, where is the reception center? Aren't we going to the shelter?"

"Yes, yes, we are going to the shelter, I just misspoke just now."

Zunzun gave Frederick a kind smile, and said to the aggressive and beautiful girl in front of him: "So sorry, Priscilla, let's talk about the date next time, okay?"

"...Alright, I allow it."

"Oh ya?"

"What, showing such an idiotic face."

"It's nothing, I just thought you would be willful, capricious, and rude, and insist on me taking you on a date."

"Don't use your petty mind to speculate about me, just like that rude half-demon!"

I have to say, Priscilla's tolerance for children is really high. If it were another reason—for example, if Zunzun said he was going to the hot springs with Natsuki Subaru, she would probably draw her sword and kill him.

"Then that's it, goodbye."

Zunzun casually said hello, bypassed her, and continued to head towards the shelter.

Priscilla was still wandering the streets without any sense of crisis, strolling leisurely regardless of the commotion caused by the pedestrians on the street.

Until she walked around the corner and disappeared.

Frederick finally couldn't help but whisper, "Big brother, is it really okay to leave that beautiful big sister alone?"

"It's okay, it's okay, she's very strong and won't be in danger."

Zunzun waved his hand casually.

Besides, what does it have to do with him whether she is in danger or not? Although he wouldn't say vicious words like 'it would be better if she died,' it would be great if she suffered a little, preferably in front of him.

"That... I'm sorry."

"Huh?"

Zunzun looked at Raphael, who suddenly apologized, in confusion. She lowered her head slightly, unable to see her expression, but apology flowed out.

"Why are you apologizing all of a sudden?"

"Be-, because... Big brother, you wanted to go on a date with that big sister just now, right? It was ruined because of us, and it caused you trouble and annoyance, so... I'm sorry."

She seemed to think that it was her fault that Zunzun didn't succeed in dating Priscilla.

No, no, no, would ordinary people want to go on a date in this situation?

Currently, there are dreaded Witch Cultists in this city. Who would have such thoughts for a date, except for arrogant and problematic guys like Priscilla?

Besides—

"You misunderstood."

Zunzun shook his head, "I don't have a substantial relationship with that big sister, so you don't have to blame yourself so much."

"But..."

"Listen carefully, there are self-assertive women in this world. They always inexplicably want to get involved with others, unilaterally emphasizing these things completely regardless of other people's opinions, which is really a headache. So Raphael, you must never become such a person."

"Okay!"

Raphael nodded seriously.

"Good child."

Zunzun smiled.

The three of them continued to follow the crowd, and soon arrived at a shelter with others. And on the periphery of the shelter, there was still someone standing there like Priscilla, but her face was full of anxiety and worry.

That was a woman with golden hair and emerald green eyes. Her beautiful face was ruined by a slightly distorted expression, until she saw the three of them, her face changed and became excited.

"Frederick, Raphael!"

"Mom!"

As the woman called out, the younger brother had already run out and hugged her.

The older sister also slowly moved over, whispering apologies, lowered her head, and prepared to be blamed by her mother, but the woman just hugged her tightly, crying with joy.

The scene of family reunion was quite touching.

Zunzun didn't want to disturb them, and he didn't expect any reward, so he prepared to leave after staying for a while.

After all, the city is now facing the threat of the Archbishops of Sin. Flam doesn't need to worry in the hotel, but Otto is currently wandering outside. He needs to join his companions as soon as possible.

"Please wait a moment, sir."

His footsteps, which had just stepped out, stopped, and he turned around to look at the woman who had called out to him.

"Really... Thank you so much! Thank you for bringing Frederick and Raphael back. If something happened to those two, I really don't know what to do... Thank you so much!"

She bowed deeply to him, and then Frederick and Raphael also learned from their mother, bowing respectfully.

"No, no, no, this is just a small matter."

The thanks were too grand, and Zunzun was a little unaccustomed to it.

Thinking back, he was surrounded by a group of crazy guys, either perverts or tsundere or hooligans, when had he ever been thanked so formally?

"Now that you have reunited, I can rest assured. Settle down here and wait for the chaos to end."

"Ah, wait a moment…"

"Is there anything else?"

Zunzun looked at the woman who called out to him for the second time. She moved her mouth, looking like she wanted to say something but hesitated, but finally opened her mouth.

"So-, sorry... I don't know if this is my own overthinking, but I always have a strange premonition... Um, if you meet the Gallant Tiger, please thank him for me, thank him for his help."

"Gallant Tiger?"

This was the second time Zunzun had heard this corny title.

"Um, don't you know each other? He is…"

Then the woman described the appearance of the Gallant Tiger, and when Zunzun heard that he had an obvious X-shaped scar on his face and shark teeth, he already knew who it was.

"You're talking about… No, it's nothing."

Garfiel.

Only that guy would call himself that.

Zunzun took a deep look at the woman and Frederick and Raphael. No wonder he felt that these two looked familiar. At first, he thought it was déjà vu, but he didn't expect it to be like this.

What a coincidence.

The same golden hair, the same emerald green eyes, although one is fierce and the other is gentle, but if you look closely, the two look very similar.

"If you see him, please help me convey... Sorry, and thank you."

The woman's expression was slightly downcast.

"I was separated from the two children and thought of asking him for help, and even because my husband works in the city hall... I'm too despicable, I'm sorry."

One could hear her apology and remorse, seemingly feeling sorry for using Garfiel.

"...It's okay, he won't mind, and don't worry about his safety. Because—" Zunzun said softly to the woman who was tearing up, "He is the Gallant Tiger."

Even if there is a suspicion of selfishness, how could a son blame his mother?

Garfiel probably knows this too.

Even so, he still couldn't leave it alone.

"Thank you, thank you…"

The crying woman couldn't stop thanking him.

Frederick also showed a big smile and said, "Goodbye! Be careful, big brother! Also, be sure to drive out the bad guys!"

"Oh…"

He seemed to understand that Zunzun wouldn't stay in the shelter, and also understood that Zunzun was going to fight with others, what a smart little guy.

He watched the three of them walk into the shelter.

Zunzun didn't expect that he would intrude into someone else's family ethics drama. He clearly didn't have any thoughts in this regard, but it could only be said that everything was a coincidence.

And then—

He turned his head and looked at the control tower in the four districts of the Water Gate City.

The tower has not been destroyed yet, standing there safe and sound. The gate of the Water Gate City has not been opened either, only the flag belonging to the Witch Cult is hung high on it, proving that it has indeed been occupied.

"Alright, the extermination of pests begins!"

The red light in Zunzun's eyes flared up.