The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1673 - 471: The Prince Who Cherishes Beauty (Part 4)

"Corn? Do the young men of the Empire usually enjoy that stuff?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Edward's eyes.

It wasn't that he was genuinely curious; it was simply because he couldn't join in on other topics, and dietary habits were the only thing he could speak about.

To a Duke positioned at the Empire's border, the affairs spoken of by this Imperial Prince from the world's center felt as though they belonged to another world.

"I hope they get used to it, but I've heard some can't digest it. However, during tough times, they must make do."

Luo Yan shrugged, not waiting for Edward to respond, and shifted the conversation to that distant realm, talking about events after the great storm.

"Later, I took the opportunity while delivering supplies to visit the Marshal in the Holy City, where we discussed the profound impact of this storm on the future order along the Vast Ocean shorelines. We unanimously agreed that this natural disaster is both a challenge and a gift from Saint Sis, a divine guide leading us to explore that new land—the Gana Continent. For this reason, we established the Holy Temple Knight Order."

"Holy... What is that?"

"A knight order specifically recruiting young men with the ambition to open up new territories for the Empire under the sunlight they yearn for."

Speaking of the Gana Continent, Luo Yan seemed to open a treasure trove of stories, eloquently sharing with Duke Edward, who couldn't seem to add anything to the conversation.

He spoke of the continent's unique geographic and climatic conditions, of the longstanding history of the Gutaf United Kingdom, and of their intricate yet little-known connections with various races from the Old World.

He knew that Edward must be listening in a daze.

But what he wanted was precisely this effect of "unaware but feeling impressive!"

Sure enough, Edward didn't understand many of the names and locations Luo Yan mentioned, yet he was deeply stirred by the world these terms painted.

But after all, Edward Campbell wasn't one of those nameless people who thought owning a couple of Colin Group stocks meant owning the whole company.

Suppressing the shock in his heart, he replied with appropriate speech, enticing Prince Colin to share more information and sifting through the complex data to catch those elements that intrigued him and might benefit the Campbell Duchy.

Without doubt!

This Prince Colin not only has mutual interests with the Imperial Army but is also intricately connected with various influential families within the Elder Faction of the Holy City!

Though he hadn't been to the Holy City, he wasn't entirely ignorant of it, having read history books, and being part of its feudal system gave him a deeper understanding of the power dynamics than those outside the system.

Without the agreement from the military, the elders, and the Church Court, such a large project could never come to fruition!

And to manage all three factions at once...

This prince's power might be even more formidable than previously shown!

Thinking of this, Edward's heart grew increasingly fervent.

Keenly noticing the fleeting gleam of enthusiasm in Edward's eyes, Luo Yan knew that the allure he had drawn was substantial enough, so he appropriately halted his expansive talk regarding that distant world.

"Apologies... Your Highness, I unintentionally spoke at length about some matters you might find trivial." Luo Yan smiled apologetically, as if feeling impolite for speaking so prolifically.

"No, Your Highness, quite the opposite! I wasn't uninterested; I was simply so absorbed in listening that I found myself entirely entranced at the moment."

Edward swiftly regained his composure, sincerity blooming in his smile as he continued.

"We Campbell people have always been fascinated by the world beyond and have always been striving piously towards the Holy City. The insights you shared just now have been incredibly enlightening, and if you have more to express, your friend here is eager to listen."

He expressed in a tactful tone his desire to hear more of the "Holy City" secrets, especially about the "devotion" aspect.

Of course, Luo Yan understood the yearning in Edward's words, but purposely didn't satisfy them, instead abruptly steering the conversation to a place where Edward wasn't prepared.

This was a lesson Mia had never seriously listened to in Professor Lilith's classes—

High-level Enchanting Demons are often skilled not in the art of "satisfaction," but precisely in the art of "non-satisfaction."

With his smile somewhat restrained, Luo Yan adopted a slightly serious expression, halted his steps, and faced the somewhat unprepared Edward.

"Then, Your Highness, since you've deemed me your intimate friend, I'll candidly share my thoughts with you."

"This time, you've gone a bit too far!"