The Demon Emperor was Saint Emperor

Chapter 180: Apology Gift

"Lord Lynn, we truly apologize; it was our oversight that caused them to disturb you."

Following the cat is Cleia, visiting his home for the first time. On her shoulder stands the chubby Snow Eagle, a slender ice princess type carrying an eagle larger than her body. The scene looks strange, yet doesn’t feel disharmonious.

"Originally, the Continent Alliance had agreed to issue a Seven Kingdoms kill order against you for assassinating the Emperor of Celestial Mandate, with only the Celestial Destiny Empire excluded. However, I reported your situation to higher-ups, so the Light Empire naturally didn’t issue that notice. But I still don’t know what’s wrong with the upper management; they forgot to inform the other empires..."

Cleia’s voice is full of apology. She feels that the Light Empire is responsible for all this, as Lynn’s information was delivered by her. The recipient was her brother, Emperor Wayne Windsor of the Light Empire, and knowing that Lynn is the Miracle Saint Emperor, yet five kingdoms still issued a kill order for him, it must have been the Light Empire’s oversight.

"It’s fine, these trivial matters don’t bother me. As long as my life is undisturbed, I’d rather not bother with others’ petty affairs."

Lynn holds Little Yuna by the hand, carrying a chubby orange cat on his shoulder, walks up to Cleia, and fondly rubs her Snow Eagle, indicating his indifference.

Although this farce almost troubled him, it didn’t actually cause any issues. He wouldn’t get angry over insignificant matters; that would be troublesome for himself, not for others.

"To express our apologies to you, the Light Empire will certainly make amends. I’ve already sent a message to the Emperor brother; he will surely arrange it appropriately."

Even though Lynn said it wasn’t necessary, Cleia couldn’t let the Light Empire genuinely wrong him. He is favored by the Light God King, a person valued by her family’s ancestral god. Even if considered not her elder, he is undoubtedly a honored guest, not to be treated with any disrespect.

"Cleia, you don’t have to be so formal. Besides, the Light Empire’s gift means nothing to me; my private collection might be more luxurious than your national treasury. It’s good that you don’t ask me for gifts, really no need for compensatory gifts."

Seeing Cleia insist on making amends, Lynn pauses his hand on the Snow Eagle, then waves his hand to say it’s unnecessary.

He’s not boasting. Just with his status as the Miracle Saint Emperor, especially being on the frontline against demons for years, his collection has the most treasures of the Light Element. Even owning exclusive 999-level Light Divine Artifacts like the Saint Emperor’s Sword and Armor, how can the long-war-consumed treasury of the Light Empire compare to his ever-growing private collection?

"Lord Lynn, don’t underestimate our Light Empire. Although our power is far from yours, we are descendants of the Divine King, having received many divine gifts throughout the years. Even equipment and rare divine objects for near-gods are in our inventory."

Cleia insists, not giving up on the apology due to Lynn’s repeated refusals. In her view, not accepting the apology means Lynn hasn’t forgiven them. Clergy’s stubbornness is reflected in every aspect.

"Is that so? Well, suit yourselves. But if I accept your compensatory gifts, I must also return gifts; if I accept your gifts, you must accept mine."

In the past, with 999-level divine-gifted equipment and usable rare divine items, Lynn would be very happy.

But now, recalling how the Saint Emperor’s Sword and Armor, along with those Light Equipment, repel him, Lynn isn’t tempted. No matter how good their belongings are, if unusable they are mere decorations; he doesn’t have hoarding inclinations or love collecting useless items.

"Uh, well... that settled then."

Hearing Lynn say that, Cleia obviously paused, being the first time she’s heard of a compensatory gift requiring a return gift. But if Lord Lynn insists, and she doesn’t accept his return gift, Lord Lynn probably truly wouldn’t accept the compensatory gift...

So, upon returning, she should send another message to her Emperor brother, telling him not to be stingy and directly use the Saint Emperor’s Ring, an unused family treasure for hundreds of years, as the compensatory gift to Lord Lynn, since it’s just right for him while the Windsor clan itself must wait ages for a rare genius to utilize it.

"Lord Lynn, then I shall not disturb you further; Celestial Destiny City isn’t fully cleansed yet. I’ll first complete my tasks with Sifrin, and then come to visit you formally."

Cleia, burdened by many duties, had forced herself to come apologize. Now that she has done so, it’s time for her to leave.

"Stay for a meal before leaving; else people might say our home lacks hospitality etiquette."

At this time, Xiya and Vivian simultaneously urge Cleia to stay. As the female hosts of Lynn’s residence, having a guest over should not have them leave right after apologizing; neither nobles nor elves would be this impolite.

Catherine nearly joined the noblewoman and the elf speaking in unison. She vaguely considers herself a semi-host here; if reacting slower she might truly speak out. Luckily, remembering she’s just here for the meal, while her pet repeatedly blends into the household, unwilling to return to its original space.

"Squawk!"

The Snow Eagle on Cleia’s shoulder also opens its mouth to persuade its master. Its eagle language probably means the food here is good, let’s have a meal.

In fact, the food at Lynn’s home is ordinary. Vivian and Xiya don’t have particularly high culinary skills; Lynn might be a bit better, but also limited, far from matching Helena Palace’s chefs.

However, pet meals are indeed good. The dried silverfish, limited for royals and elite nobles, is unlimited for them, oh except for Xue’Er because "Squawk" can eat the portion of three cats plus one eagle; it’s prioritized for it.

"Then I shall trouble you."

Seeing this, Cleia does not refuse. Despite being overwhelmingly busy, she isn’t to the point of having no time to eat some food, and as a descendant of the Light God King and a fervent believer, she’s willing to be close to the holder of the Divine Awarded Medal.

Thus, Lynn’s family feast had an additional guest, and Catherine the self-proclaimed guest whom no one considered a guest.

Xue’Er follows the owner to bask in the luxury, for the first time enjoying unlimited dried silverfish, a luxury unattainable in the Eagle Empire and Light Empire.

Indeed, following the Miracle Saint Emperor has the most promising future. She fondly remembers many years ago fighting alongside him in demon race ranks, the days of wings soaked in demon blood, levels rapidly rising – longingly wishing to relive those times.