Chapter 261: Not To Be Provoked, Not At All.

Without a doubt, Jacinta was dumbfounded.

Completely so in fact.

Never mind Jacinta, just Jace and Liece were utterly petrified by the sight before them with frozen expressions of shock on their facersr.

M-ma

Jacinta pointed at Airi and just constantly repeated that ma syllable while shaking, but even after some time, he still couldnt spit out the latter half of what he was trying to say.

Ma-?

Shien just blinked with a puzzled expression.

As for Airi, she just gave Jacinta a glance. Then she took a look at her hand that was still being held by Shiens, went silent for a moment, before finally turning her gaze back onto Jacinta.

It was a cold and warning gaze.

Jacinta shuddered at that, comprehended the message sent, and shut up in terror.

Shien on the other hand, seeing Jacintas reaction to Airi, spoke up with a curious tone.

What? Do you know each other?

Obviously!

Jacinta really wanted to reply with that.

Even if all the demons in the world were to die, theres still no way that he could fail to recognize the one before him.

Its exactly because of that that hes so shocked and flabbergasted.

Why is the Master here?

Why is Princess Lucilostis favored person here?

Why is that person holding the Masters hand?

Who am I?

Where am I?

What was I doing?

Jacintas mind was completely tangled up like that.

Since even Jacinta ended up like that, then never mind Jace and Liece.

Those twins who rather disliked Shien from the start, at this moment, were completely panicking at the sight of Airi who was obediently holding Shiens hand.

You

Youre

The two of them were also trying to say something in a scratchy voice, but they too were unable to spit out a complete sentence in all that time.

This entire situation made Shien really want to make a sarcastic comment.

Do demons have some kind of problem with their voice-boxes, to the point where they cant even get a complete sentence out?

It was quite an impolite comment that.

Of course, Shien had actually realized something from the threes reactions.

And that was that they definitely know Airi.

They also know Airis true status at that.

(As I thought. This little girl is)

Shien gave a glance to the side at the emotionless looking Airi whose hand he was still holding with complicated feelings.

Its basically set then. Shes definitely one of the most amazing big shots among big shots, and shes also one of the group that he can least afford to provoke at that.

This made Shien feel quite a bit of pressure.

Knowing too much isnt necessarily a good thing.

At the very least, if he wants to tease this loli in the figure, he may end up hesitating now that he knows just how amazing she is.

This is unquestionably something that would make one sigh.

Therefore, Shien let go of Airis hand.

And then He picked her up and hugged her the second after.

Pff!

Jacintas eyes widened and he couldnt stop himself from doing a spit take like he choked from sheer shock.

Jace and Lieces legs wobbled. They nearly collapsed right down onto the ground in their own shock.

And this time, it was Airis turn to be flabbergasted.

What are you doing?

Airi turned her head and looked at Shien with a dumbfounded expression.

Shien just continued to hug this soft little girl with a completely nonplussed expression.

No reason. Its just that you guys seem to be having some issues and dont seem like youll be able to say anything for a while, so I decided to take a more comfortable position to watch your little performance.

That declaration utterly silenced the scene.

Jacinta, Jace, and Leices mouths were twitching in silence.

Airis own eyes were twitching. She seriously got the urge to slap Shien to death now.

The four demons simply looked a the only human among them with a fantastic look.

Jacintas party of three especially. They were looking at Shien like they were seeing a Hero.

Both their expressions and gaze were blatantly saying one thing.

You just did something completely amazing, dont you know?

Truth be told, Shien really did know.

Given how terrifying the true status of the loli in his arms was, how could Shien not have known just how amazing his current actions are?

But if it wasnt so amazing, then Shien might not have even bothered doing it.

Besides, so what if he did it? What are they going to do about it?

That was what Shien, who was just reminiscing over whether or not hed end up hesitating to play with the loli in the future, was thinking as he continued to grin at Jacinta.

So, Lord Jacinta. Why might you be here?

Shien continued to act like hes just curious.

Jacinta was silent. His gaze constantly flicked to Airi like he was trying to get a read on her attitude.

Airi however didnt say anything. She just let herself be held by Shien resignedly like none of this had anything to do with her. Her previous joy was nowhere to be found.

Jacinta had no way of knowing that Airi was happy just a moment ago though. He just saw her obediently letting Shien hold her without resisting. Thus, his gaze toward Shien finally changed.

In that instant, Jacinta was certain.

Previously, the person that his little master had said that she was interested in was in actuality the Princesss favored person before him now.

No, based on his little masters attitude, shes clearly not just merely interested in this person.

At the very least, Jacinta had never seen his little master act completely unresistant to being hugged and act like an actual good little kid.

That Shien

Jacintas mind whirled with calculations, but in the end, he hid them all deep down.

I never expected to see Sir here, what a surprise.

Jacinta took a deep breath and attempted to show a smile. However, perhaps due to the fact that his utter shock still havent fully faded yet, his smile looked rather forced.

Shien didnt mind it though.

Shien only cared about one thing.

Looking at how your lordship was acting just now, you seem to be looking for something, right?

Shiens smile was brilliant and curious.

That look made Jacinta twitch some more.

Its because he knows that Shien is definitely trying to get some information from him.

He knew full well that it was because of this persons suggestion that the Princess ordered the areas around the Capital to be locked down, thus somewhat obstructing his actions.

Thus, Jacinta knows full well that this person is nowhere near as honest as he looked, and that hes not someone easy to deal with.

Of course, if it was before, Jacinta wouldnt have minded if Shien wasnt easy to deal with. Rather, he would have even found it interesting.

But now

What are you looking at me for?

When she saw Jacinta look toward her again, Airi impatiently spoke up while still being held in Shiens arms.

Youre being asked a question here. Answer.

Those words nearly made Jacinta kneel right down on the spot and honestly start answering all of Shiens questions.

Jacinta ended up laughing bitterly to himself as well.

This time, hes one who was certain now.

Is his master amazing?

Of course she is.

Just like Shien had thought, his master is definitely a member of that most amazing group.

But since he was able to make his amazing master act so obedient, doesnt mean that Shien is even more amazing?

Thus

Not to be provoked, not at all.

Jacinta confirmed that to himself.