The maid squad is too strong, what use is there for me, the Demon King?

"Since you already have a plan, I won't say anything more..."

Having decided on how to deal with the hero, Aieta said no more, secretly deciding to change the focus of her future research.

Aieta originally focused on combining the technology and magic that Gray taught her to create new products and to replicate some of the things Gray and she had talked about. Studying these things would bring her a great sense of accomplishment.

Now we must change our focus.

As one of the Ten Shadows of the Shadow Court, Aiota's role in the Shadow Court is indirect... or rather, more logistical.

Like Gamma, Eiota will not directly participate in the battle against the Demon Order.

The difference between Gamma and Iota is that Gamma, as the president of the Grand Chamber of Commerce, travels around the world to better manage the chamber, while Iota almost always stays in the research lab.

So Gray called her a "homebody".

In order to solve the problems her fiancé is facing, Aieta needs to gather more information about the "Demon King and Hero" and analyze it.

The information source is the Shadow Court's intelligence network, and from now on, Aieta will have to maintain long-term contact with these people, no longer just focusing on scientific research.

After being healed by the warmth and affection of Iota, Gray's dormant heart has finally recovered.

He couldn't articulate the biggest challenge he faced, but the silent support from others behind him gave him endless motivation.

Although he still feels powerless in the face of the Goddess of Light and unable to save Bai Lin, Gray is no longer filled with nothing but despair.

He made up his mind that he would first solve his own problems, find a breakthrough in them, and challenge that high and mighty goddess!

"I'll stay a little longer, then I should probably head home," Gray explained to his fiancée.

"Are we... leaving again...?"

Iota's gentle voice startled Gray, and the next moment her soft, boneless little hand took his.

Before Gray opened his mouth...

"We...haven't been intimate in so long..."

The girl looked at Gray with seductive eyes and pressed her body close to his.

Iota wouldn't try to keep Gray around; after all, time was running out, and she couldn't keep Gray by her side for too long.

But at least, being affectionate with each other every time we meet and feeling each other's warmth isn't being willful, is it?

Seeing Iota's expression, Gray understood what she meant.

Without letting the girl ask for anything more, Gray pulled Iota into his arms.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, we really should... cherish this time together...

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"came back."

Looking out at the Brant House, which was already faintly visible in the distance, Gray sighed.

Gray plans to stay home for a few days to thoroughly sort out his thoughts before making a decision.

"Master."

Butler Erwin bowed slightly: "Should we inform the head of the family?"

Gray thought for a moment, then gestured to him and said, "Let them know." He then walked through the gate.

"Yes……"

As Gray entered the courtyard, before he could even admire the flowers, a familiar figure came into view.

The other person also saw Gray, and while he was still thinking, "Why is she back too?", the small figure rushed over.

"elder brother!"

Leah Brandt, her adopted younger sister, finally gets a role.

Gray caught Leah helplessly, saying, "If Father sees this, you'll get a scolding again..."

Leah didn't care about that: "He's still in the lobby..."

Lia threw herself into Gray's arms, sniffed the air gently, and her beaming expression immediately underwent a complete 360-degree change, her brows furrowing tightly.

She looked up, her tone carrying a hint of accusation.

"My brother smells like a woman!"

Lia's fierce gaze sent a chill down Grey's spine.

What is this feeling of being confronted by your wife about cheating?

Gray felt a little guilty...

No, what is he feeling guilty about? It's not like he's introducing Beta and Kappa to his fiancée.

He was frightened by Guailia's fierce demeanor.

But once he came to his senses, Grey was no longer intimidated by Leah: "Of course, she came from your sister-in-law's house..."

Upon hearing this, Lia instantly bristled, like a puppy about to bite.

"It's only an engagement yet, Lia doesn't have a sister-in-law!"

Gray had almost forgotten how hostile Lia was to Eota...

"Okay, let me correct you. I came from... Cires's house, from the orchard..."

Grey made a concession, and was then relentlessly pursued by Leah.

"What? My brother came back and didn't go home to see Liya first, but went to see another woman first?"

Lia's unreasonable behavior prompted Gray to retort, "It's nearby. I just went to Cyrus's house first. There's nothing wrong with visiting your fiancée first, is there? Besides, I didn't even know you were back."

Lia covered her ears, looking like she wasn't going to listen, and had no intention of reasoning with her. Suddenly, she blurted out:

"Brother's been bewitched by a bad woman, huh! If I and Cyrus both fell into the river, who would you save?"

Gray was shocked.

It's version t0, we're doomed!

The immediate reply dealt a heavy blow to Lia's heart.

"Of course we'll save Cyrus. Besides, the question itself is flawed. Cyrus never leaves the house, so how could she possibly fall into the river with you?"

Upon receiving Grey's answer, Leah's face turned ashen.

Nothing is more tragic than a broken heart.

"Waaaaahh ...

Gray silently uttered a "six".

You asked the question yourself, and you won't be happy if I answer it...

It was clearly fake crying, so Gray decided to play along: "Hey, you can't drown, otherwise all that magic you learned would be for nothing?"

This is the final, fatal blow. Lia was faking her tears, but now she might actually be crying.

"Brother is bullying! Idiot!"

"Don't get your tears and snot on my clothes," Gray said, wiping his sleeves with feigned disgust.

Such interactions between non-biological siblings have been rare for some time now.

Lia just wanted to take the opportunity to act cute, and faced with such a clingy younger sister, Gray had no choice but to play along with her antics.

After Leah nestled in his arms for a while, and feeling that she had finished being affectionate, Gray got back to the point and asked, "Why did you come home? Did something happen at the academy?"

Lia was studying at the Astraea Magic Academy, and he usually didn't see her when he came back, so he wondered if something had happened at the academy...

Upon hearing this, Lia looked at him in disbelief.

Gray felt a little uneasy under that gaze and asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"

Lia's astonishment didn't seem feigned: "Oni-chan...honki na no?" (Brother, are you serious about this question?)

Gray: "???"

Lia was completely furious.

"The academy is on holiday!!!!"