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Chapter 1497 Chapter 131. The Demon Lord Returns

Annan didn’t know whether Madeleine and Bailey’s reconciliation was a significant event in the opera world.

He only knew that today was another day of doing good things.

As for not doing your job properly…how come making connections isn’t considered official business!
Only a few people in Liberty City knew about Madeleine's arrival. Annan also told Catalina about it because he remembered that she liked Madeleine very much.

"Why didn't you call me?"

Katerina just felt like she had missed out on tens of thousands of kinaers.

"I see you're busy asking Faro about acting..."

"Mr. Faro is always available, but Ms. Madeline is hard to come by!"

Catalina couldn't just run from the south to the Or Empire just for her idol.

"Erin only stayed for a short while. I'll tell you next time she comes," Bailey took the initiative to comfort her.

After meeting Madeline, her cold aura faded a lot.

"Well...it's time for me to go back."

She was invited as a special guest and should go back after the award ceremony.

"By the way, my father asked me to ask you, if Huadu also plans to hold an opera competition, what do you think?"

Catalina didn't say it when she first arrived, but said it now, just to avoid being misunderstood as a threat by Annan.

"Use the Philosopher's Stone to see."

Katerina was almost amused by Annan, and she forced herself to keep a straight face: "I mean, you don't object?"

"Why object?"

"But you don't really hate The Singer Contest..."

"That's because the neighbors didn't copy enough and wanted to attack me. You see, after I got my revenge, I didn't cause any trouble to them, and I even helped them."

Katerina thought for a moment, "What if we still want you to be a consultant?"

Annan said seriously, "Is this your idea or Duke Violet's?"

After returning this time, Catalina has changed dramatically and is no longer the girl who was only immersed in opera.

"Is this important?"

"If it was your idea, I would offer some suggestions. If it was your father, I would bargain." Annan said with a smile.

"That's what my father thinks, and I said it for him." Katerina said confidently, "So you can give me some suggestions first, and then bargain with my father."

Catalina is cunning, but Annan doesn't hate this kind of cleverness. If she were to be as uncomfortable as the old politician, he would be the one who would be uncomfortable.

"I have no objection. You can talk to my elder sister for details." Annan acted as a hands-off boss.

Katerina went to her eldest sister, and Bailey said, "I thought you would refuse."

"That's too short-sighted. If you eat the meat, you should let others have some soup."

Otherwise, don't blame the person who can't even get a drink of soup for smashing your pot.

"Ms. Bailey, are you going to stay?"

"I'm fine with that." Annan had been so helpful that Bailey didn't mind staying a little longer. "But what can I do here?"

"Keep going with the old ways."

“People here still prefer to watch magic images rather than opera.”

That's true, and there was no stage for Bailey to perform.

Land in Liberty City is extremely expensive. Even with the help of the Church of Wealth and the expansion, there is still no way to make room for a theater for Bailey.

Filming an opera?
Annan was somewhat tempted and took advantage of the popularity of "Everyone's Singer" to gather the contestants together to film a show.

I just don't know whether Snow White or Frozen is more suitable.

While Annan was deep in thought, movement in the distance caught his attention.

"Come again... come again!" The drunk Girardi was supported by his bodyguards and spoke drunkenly.

The team ran into Annan head-on and immediately stopped where they were.

"Why, why don't you leave?" Girardi stretched his neck and looked forward with sleepy eyes.

The accompanying officials hurried over and explained that Girardi had just finished discussing the aid issue and was so happy that he had a few drinks.

"I don't want to hear excuses. Tell Girardi to get back here right away with the help!"

Annan was confident that at least he would not get drunk and act crazy on the street.

The officials went back to express Annan's indignation. When he heard that it was Annan, Girardi half woke up, and when he heard that he was going to be driven away, he woke up the rest of the time.

Archduke Girardi and his entourage shrank back and walked around Annan, not daring to make a sound.

"Where's Claire?" Annan suddenly asked.

"Sister Claire... I'm here to ask for help while my sister is attending to official business."

Hmm, this sense of déjà vu...

Annan didn't say anything, just waved his hand and told him to leave quickly, not because he felt guilty.

Girardi felt relieved and walked away quickly, smelling of alcohol, without even noticing that a badge fell out of his arms.

Annan shook his head, picked up the badge that Girardi dropped, and just turned it over when it was instantly covered by a terrifying scarlet color.

Lilith appeared in an instant, but was still a step too late.

……

Boiling magma, scorching and twisted air, a sky shrouded in fire clouds, a familiar yet unfamiliar scene came into view.

Wow – Wow –

The lava lake began to ebb and flow, then quickly receded, and in its place a giant fire demon rose in the center of the lake.

"Hi."

Annan forced a smile, but what responded to him was a surging wave of magma.

The horrible burning sensation instantly enveloped Annan, burning his sanity to ashes.

Damn demon...sooner or later, I and the devil will tear you apart and use your head to build a Jingguan!

After the sky and the earth spun, the magma condensed into a giant lava hand that grabbed him tightly, leaving only his head and arms exposed.

The boiling magma continued to burn, delicately maintained at a level that would cause Annan pain but not wake him up.

There's something wrong with that badge...

Annan could guess why the Demon Lord would resort to such means to find him - with the protection of the Other World Tree, he had been hiding from it for more than a year. This was simply unforgivable for the Demon Lord who treated humans as playthings for fun.

Grab Annan's giant hand and carry him back to the lava giant's arm.

"Dear Demon Lord, you misunderstood me. I have not been avoiding you on purpose during this period of time. Instead, I want to present you with the most exquisite gift..."

Annan held up the magic stone with both hands and activated it respectfully: "This is my gift to you..."

The scene of the final of "Everyone Singer" was projected in front of the lava giant.

Annan is stalling for time.

According to past experience, the time in dreams and outside of dreams is the same. As long as we hold on until the Skeleton King and Captain Biglit arrive...

At this moment, Annan felt a pulling sensation.

So fast!

As if floating up from the water, Annan's body became lighter and lighter, and he easily broke free from the grasp of the Demon Lord.

Annan, who was rising towards the sky, lowered his eyes and looked at the vivid anger on the lava giant's face. He slowly raised his hands and raised his middle finger.

The Demon Lord did not understand the gesture, but understood the mockery. The boiling lava lake rolled towards Annan, only to fall on his afterimage.

(End of this chapter)