Dressed in black, it was like a battle flag that had successfully conquered the mountain peak and stood at the top, fluttering and swaying in the first cold wind of the early morning.

Demon Monarch - Fred Danritel.

He looked out over the peak, and the far northern town of Snowva, which was dyed with a pure and brilliant color, was completely in his eyes.

However, he is not here today to carry out his grand cause of conquering the continent, nor is he here to find the holy stone, nor has he come to visit his unsuccessful son.

"—I'm just here to inspect the people."

"Ahh A delicate female voice came from the space-time wormhole behind her.

"Eventful, today I am here to feel the atmosphere of the human festival. Besides, Snowy is 'red enough' now," he said, pointing to the residents of the street dressed in their seventies and eighties, dressed in Santa Claus and wearing white flowers, "and it seems that I don't need to help them add a little more red." ”

"Poof-" The girl behind her burst out laughing, "The monarch who is about to rule this continent is really interesting." ”

"Don't bother, what are you still hiding in a wormhole?"

"That...... It's so cold here at the top of the mountain! The girl cowered in the warm tunnel of time and space and refused to come out.

"Didn't I tell you that Snowva is at the northernmost point of the continent? You're still wearing this and come out with me. ”

"How do I know that Fan Lun or something, the temperature on this side of the continent is so low!"

"You've been cultivating for 5,000 years and you're still afraid of the cold?"

"It's okay to be cold and cultivate at all!"

"Okay, I'm afraid of you, I'll buy you a dress when I get to Nova." If you rub it off any longer, the sky will be bright.

After a moment of hesitation, the girl cautiously jumped out of the hole, shivering at the touch of the cold wind, wearing only a sleeveless dress.

"Hurry up!" Fred, who had already walked away, urged the girl behind him one last time.

"Hmph." The girl pursed her lips dissatisfiedly, folded her arms tremblingly, and hurried to follow Fred in front of her.

Hazelnut-shaped magic crystals and delicate candles are all strung together in slender ribbons that wrap around the small pine trees that are a man tall. Today, almost every shop has such a Christmas tree in front of its door.

Soon after the mild sun had risen to illuminate the endless canopy overhead, Snowwa's main street was in a festive mood. Couples, loved ones, friends, everyone who can be seen here has a happy smile on their faces. But it's the childish children who have more fun than the others, with their Santa hats on their heads and five-pointed stars in their hands, chasing each other through the streets and alleys.

Adventurers, whether from other places or locals, took off their heavy armor, put away their swords and shields, and threw themselves into the annual festivities.

Even the Silverwing Knights, who patrol the streets and are on duty, greet passers-by with enthusiasm.

In fact, today is also a special holiday for the prestigious Royal Academy, which is located here, so there are not a few campus students who are in their youth.

Colorful garlands, sweets, and crowds of people blend into a scene that embellishes this dreamy and fantastic Christmas.

"By the way, what's your name, girl?"

"I'm not a girl! My name is Rhea! The girl protested discontentedly behind her, but her voice was soon drowned out by the fluttering Christmas songs.

Fred ignored the shouting of the girl behind him, but pointed to the clothing store ten meters away, and through the glass window, you could see the various costumes of teenagers and girls inside.

"Come inside, this shop should be the best in town."

"Damn! Be careful that I'm here to summon a volcano to blow you up! ”

"If you blow up this shop, you won't have any clothes to wear. But it doesn't matter if you choose, the cold wind is so cold. Fred raised the corners of his mouth and retorted calmly.

"Woo......" Rhea gritted her teeth in anger, vowing that she would find an opportunity to take revenge on this hateful man.

At this time, Fred walked over and greeted the salesperson's aunt.

"Did the father and daughter only come to buy gifts on Chris's Day, you father is really incompetent. Look at it, this little girl is still wearing so little! The salesman reproached and looked at the "little girl" with pity.

Father and daughter......

Fred's forehead was covered with black lines, and Rhea, who was trembling with anger just a moment ago, was now laughing.

"Ahh Leave me alone! Hum. ”

"You...... Ben Jun let you freeze to death on the streets. ”

"Then you'll have to at least give me a match!"

At this time, the salesperson's aunt interjected, "Oh, oops, how can a father talk like this to his daughter, and still put on an official stand." Look at you, boy, you're so young, you don't have much experience as a dad. ”

The "father" suddenly lost his speech function because of the aunt's ability to understand God, and the "daughter" glanced at him slyly.

"Hahaha, the demon lord of this continent finally tricked me once today, ahahahaha." Rhea smiled wickedly.

…… In this way, Rhea managed to defraud Fred of one of the most expensive fashions in town.

Rhea looked at herself in the mirror with satisfaction—a beret with a red knot, a silk coat with the same dark purple shawl, a plain white lace-trimmed miniskirt, white stockings, and amber shoes—a gorgeous outfit that would make any girl a member of the aristocracy.

"Boy, spend more time with your daughter in the future!" The aunt finally sternly "urged" Fred Dao, who was about to leave.

"You're really good at tricking people," Fred said as he walked, watching the pedestrians strolling down the streets, and noticed that there were many men shopping with their children; At the same time, he kept complaining, "Benjun has never bought a gift for others." ”

Rhea ran to a shop window in front of her, looking at the Christmas-themed paintings and posters inside, as well as the glowing decorative magic crystals below.

"Hee-hee-hee," she smiled slyly, and then sensed something was wrong in the Demon Lord's words, "you...... Never bought gifts for your son and daughter? ”

The Demon Lord didn't look back, but looked at a family of four in the distance: a pair of parents with happy smiles on their faces, and two excited siblings sandwiched between them.

"Cut, it's not frank."

"Ah, what did you say?"

"Nothing! I'm just saying I'm hungry! ”

“…… I really shouldn't have agreed to bring you to Snowoy in the first place. Follow this gentleman. With that, Fred turned into a less accessible path.

"Hey! Wait a minute! Where are you going? ”

"Didn't you say you wanted to eat? If yes, don't ask to come with this gentleman. In other words, Benjun may not have been to the human world to taste food for a long time. ”

Rhea was curious, there were actually some small villa-like houses on both sides, isn't this a residential area? The Demon Lord impatiently explained that it was a shortcut to the other end of the main street.

Fred led the way in front of him without saying a word. Seeing this, the girl behind her casually threw out a topic in order to avoid boredom.

"Why don't we talk about our deeds on different continents!"

"Benjun's deeds? There's nothing to mention about that. However, I am interested in your so-called 5,000 years of cultivation. ”

"Although your pleading attitude doesn't seem so pleasing to the eye," Rhea's head rose with an angry hashtag, "but let you, the Demon King, show you......"

“…… Hey? ”

Rhea was recounting her deeds in the Demon Realm with great interest when she noticed that Fred suddenly stopped in front of the iron fence of a double-storey pearl-white house, and his eyes were lost for a moment.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Let's move on. 'Chinese Cuisine' is almost here. ”

"It's dusk. Although the night is the time when the real Christmas spirit is in full swing, the wormhole of time and space leading to 'over there' is no longer sustainable. So, that's all for today! I had to go back before sunset. ”

"I can't ask for it, it's a good trip, girl!"

"Although your words may sound a bit harsh and unpleasant, I still have to say as a polite gesture anyway: Thank you for today!"

"Then I'll take it."

"Hmm! In the end, you're still so vicious! ”

"Ah, what did you say?"

"Nothing! I'll go first! Rhea finally slipped into the blue dimensional tunnel. As soon as the girl entered, the entrance to the cave gradually narrowed and became indistinct.

"Hey! Why don't you come in! ”

"I forgot to tell you, because it's the same continent, I can travel freely. Benjun stayed a little longer. Goodbye, girl! ”

The entrance to the cave was closed, and there was not a trace of dimensional cracking.

The Demon Lord was alone looking at the golden remnant sun from the untouchable side, and skipped a trace of impenetrable color in his deep eyes, like the past, like a memory.

Behind him came a familiar male voice, and the pleasant rippling sound of wine in the container, "Why don't you have two glasses?" ”

"Oh, so you're free today."

Saint Zell tossed a glass bottle full of sparkling red wine at Fred, and the two of them sat down on the floor.

"How's that guy doing?"

"Fessa?"

"Nonsense, do I have a second bastard son in my family?"

“…… After returning from a trip to the Southern Continent, my skills have indeed improved a lot. Inside the Clock Tower, I was defeated by his Awakening Stunt. It's really the back waves of the Yangtze River pushing the front waves, it's time for you to lead your successor to be proud. Saint Zell looked up at the starlight that was gradually lit up in the night, and soon it was obscuring the light of the lone blue star that lit up nearby.

“…… Is it that you have regressed or what. ”

"However, when he fought me that day, Filsa did not use the 'emblem', probably because since the battle with you, he can no longer use the power of that emblem."

Fred was silent.

"However, a new mark appeared on his right cheek again, probably the 'Traveler's Certificate' that circulated in the Adventurers' Guild."

"There really is such a thing, at first I thought it was just a rumor spread by the Adventurers' Guild to deter the demons."

“…… All in all, you have embarked on two very different paths for the sake of your respective beliefs, and one day you will meet and confront each other again. ”

Fred stood up, leaving unfinished bottles in the snow.

"Benjun will use a prosperous Van Lun Tieno continent to prove to you that Benjun has chosen the right path. After tonight, tomorrow we will be enemies again. ”

"By the way, don't you want to ask about Ife?"

"His sister doesn't need me to worry about the least."

Fred swung his sword forward, slicing through the dimension, and the crack in the time wormhole opened again. He then turned his back to his friend, removed it from his robe, and put on the Ice Mask, which symbolized the Demon Lord. Without looking back, his figure gradually disappeared into the endless dimensional tunnel until it disappeared.

After Fred left, St. Zell picked up the two wine bottles on the ground and walked towards the only glow on the top of the mountain, the Royal Academy of Martial Arts in the Far North.

Flying snow covered all traces of the place, including the smell of red wine, the footprints of snow, and the heat of people. Everything came and went in a hurry, and disappeared without a trace.