Chapter 294: Position

Chapter 294: Position

In the room, the two humans and one demon all turned their gazes to Wen Ying.

Wen Ying said, "They came quickly."

Lin Tianbao looked back at Beros, still startled by the demon's unyielding ferocity. He averted his eyes, asking, "Should Beros hide for a while?"

"There's no need," Wen Ying replied calmly. "I was with him just now, so the Disaster Department must have received the news already."

As they spoke, the doorbell rang.

Lin Tianbao's face instinctively tensed up. He cautiously exchanged glances with the people in the room before nodding and opening the door.

After Lin Tianbao opened the door, he froze, as there were too many people outside. The staircase was packed, and some were even standing on it.

Among the leaders were familiar faces, such as Xiao Le, who occasionally did cosplay as Hell Orange. There were also many unfamiliar faces in the crowd that entered. However, these strangers gave Wen Ying an odd sense of familiarity, even though he had never seen them before.

"Mr. Lin, Ms. Wen, sorry to bother you," Xiao Le said with a serious but slightly rebellious sunny smile, looking at Wen Ying in the room. "Long time no see."

He also greeted Pelos as the flood of guests entered, taking turns to greet Lin Tianbao and Wen Qinxue, engaging in brief yet cordial conversations.

Seeing their behavior, Lin Tianbao deduced that they weren't here for trouble, and his tense heart relaxed slightly. He then engaged in conversation with them openly and generously.

Which parent wouldn't enjoy hearing praise about their children? Lin Tianbao and Wen Qinxue's smiles became more genuine under their compliments.

Pelos sat on the sofa with his arms crossed, his listless gaze shrouded in darkness and gloom, exerting an immense pressure upon those present just by his mere presence.

Pelos casually swept his gaze over the crowd, but it lingered on a few faces, stirring up a peculiar sense of curiosity within him.

For some inexplicable reason, he found himself paying attention to a few insignificant ants, whereas in the past, such weak creatures would have been completely beneath his notice.

Fortunately, Wen Ying's living room was spacious enough to accommodate all these guests; otherwise, there wouldn't have been enough seating.

Wen Ying also spotted Wei Ranfeng, who had previously come to investigate.

Upon recognizing him, Wei Ranfeng forced a friendly smile. However, his usual grin carried a rogue charm, and his current sincere smile seemed oddly out of character.

"Minister Yan from the headquarters is currently on his way over," Xiao Le chuckled. "How are you feeling?"

"No need for formalities, we're old acquaintances," Wen Ying waved his hand. "I'm recovering well, there's no issue."

Xiao Le said, "The reason we rushed over so urgently is actually to confirm something. There have been numerous meetings over the past half-month, but without concrete evidence, no conclusion has been reached."

Wen Ying's brows lifted slightly. "You want to confirm my stance?"

"Yes," Xiao Le replied. "This matter is too significant to humanity, that's why we're in such a hurry."

As he spoke, the corners of his eyes drooped, and his expression turned melancholic, like a smiling golden retriever with a downturned mouth.

Wen Ying has a rather favorable impression of him, so he says straightforwardly, "I grew up in the Human Realm. I'm more familiar with it than with the Demon Realm."

The moment he spoke, the members of the Calamity Department glanced subtly at Boreas, unsure of what the noble demon was thinking.

Bellerophon thought it was not worth the effort to suppress his words. His expression was wan, yet to those around him, the atmosphere was as oppressive as the air surrounding the three-headed Cerberus from the underworld. His gloom and ferocity were palpable, like a fierce, massive canine baring its fangs, ready to pounce and tear them apart at any moment.

Xiao Le was also subtly observing Bellerophon. He was surprised to find that the demon didn't react much to Wen Ying's words.

Cerberus, the Hellhound, is Wen Ying's boyfriend. After Wen Ying's angelic identity was revealed, this Bellerophon didn't leave his side; instead, he is now following him closely. The situation feels quite subtle.

Now, it seemed that Bellerophon had quite a fondness for Wen Ying, but perhaps not. Some exorcists like Xiao Le thought that there might be another reason for Bellerophon's reluctance to leave Wen Ying's side, such as supervision or something else.

Unmindful of these swirling thoughts, Wen Ying maintained his calm and composed tone, "As a hybrid, I sincerely hope that there won't be a war between demons from both realms and humans. I will do my best to prevent the seeds of conflict from sprouting. That's my stance."

Xiao Le put away his smile, his expression turning serious and earnest, "I will convey your thoughts faithfully. Thank you very much."

Wei Ranfeng broke the solemn atmosphere with a lighthearted tone, "Minister Yan and the others will arrive in the evening. We'd like to resolve everything in a relaxed atmosphere, so we hope you can join us for dinner tonight."

"Sure," Wen Ying agreed without hesitation.

Wei Ranfeng's smile widened, "Feel free to choose one or several of us to act as your liaison with the Disaster Countermeasures Department. The younger ones here look up to you."

As he spoke, he pointed at a few young men standing behind him, their eyes shining with admiration and their backs straight.

"At present, you're the undisputed top on the Ant Hero Rankings outside."

One of the group couldn't resist stepping forward, his eyes glowing with excitement, "Hello, I'm Lin Yudong, an exorcist working in Mu City. I'd be honored to serve as your liaison with the Disaster Countermeasures Department."

With one stepping forward, the other young men followed suit.

Each of them possessed exceptional looks and an air of distinction. Wen Ying found it odd. Were exorcists nowadays all this good-looking? How could these people...

As Wen Ying pondered, a sudden realization flashed through his mind. He fixed his gaze on the young exorcists who wanted to be his intermediaries, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. It dawned on him that he had never met these people before, yet they seemed strangely familiar. They resembled Perseus, with a style akin to his.

In terms of temperament and personality, there was a mix: gentle, rebellious, shy and reserved – a motley crew that could be described as budget versions of Perseus.

Perseus noticed this too. His depressed state momentarily forgotten, he was now preoccupied with the possibility of being labeled as a lovesick demon by the denizens of the Demon Realm. The ancient and powerful demon's wrath ignited in the room, accompanied by an eerie aura that sent shivers down everyone's spines. All within the space were engulfed in a spiritual frost, plunging them into an icy abyss as goosebumps prickled their skin.

He coldly regarded the audacious humans. In this moment, his intent to kill was genuine, a bone-chilling sensation intertwined with an invisible wave of demonic energy that created a conflicting experience of both ice and fire.

Many trembled in fear. The few "budget versions" whom Perseus had deliberately targeted turned pale, drenched in cold sweat.

Xiao Le managed to stammer, "W-What's going on?"

Lin Tianbao also asked nervously, "What happened?"

Perseus didn't single out Lin Tianbao or Wen Qinxue, but their proximity to the scene meant they couldn't escape the terrifying impact. Ordinary people were as fragile as paper in front of the fury of a high-ranking demon.

Wen Ying patted Perseus's thigh. "These are guests. Don't lose your temper."

Beros turned his gaze to Wen Ying, his eyes filled with subtle expressions of hurt that only Wen Ying could perceive.

After all the sacrifices he had made (referring to his reputation and pride), these humans dared to entertain the thought of stealing his lover, and even using a cheaper imitation of him! How could they possibly compare to him?

Wen Ying gently patted Beros's thigh in reassurance, leaning slightly backward to his side, and whispered, "I only like you."

Turning his head to Xiao Le, Wen Ying smiled and said, "I don't need a liaison. If I were to choose, it would be you..."

The atmosphere suddenly tensed up, and Wen Ying's tone changed. "Actually, Wei Ranfeng next to you will do."

Xiao Le was also someone Beros disliked at the moment, perhaps even topping the list of "inferior versions." After all, Xiao Le had cosplayed as a Hellhound demon.

Wei Ranfeng was taken aback. He glanced at Xiao Le indirectly, but Xiao Le didn't meet his gaze. Instead, he addressed Wen Ying directly, "As long as you're comfortable with it, Ranfeng, just give your contact information."

Wei Ranfeng replied, "Sure."

Adding Wen Ying as a friend, he muttered inwardly that those above were daydreaming if they thought they could sway this hybrid demon with mere words. So much so that they had held several meetings discussing how to get Wen Ying to voluntarily switch to a human boyfriend.

It wasn't easy to change a boyfriend, Wei Ranfeng glanced at Beros. In terms of appearance, this Hellhound was exceptional. His looks and demeanor were unique and unparalleled among humans.

It's not that humans fall short, but rather, it's an aura that only demons possess - that dark and ominous sense of peril tinged with blood, provoking an innate curiosity in the mysterious.

If one could harness this sense of peril, it would transform from a threat into a thrilling element, rather than something fatal.

It was evident that Wen Ying possessed the power to control.