Back in the Demon Realm, Lusarin had planned to spend a few cozy days with Xia Lin. However, the elder informed him that it was time for his trial and he had to set off immediately.
Lusarin's face darkened, and black air seemed to seep from his body. "Lin~ I'm going for the trial this afternoon. You must miss me while I'm away." His eerie tone made Xia Lin shiver. Xia Lin kicked Lusarin gently, then hugged the little dragon and asked, "What exactly is this trial? Do you have to go?"
Lusarin lay on the sofa and grunted. "Every Demon King has to go through it once. The duration is up to the elders. I don't know their criteria either. Although I'm the Demon King, with a higher status and more power than the elders, in this matter, I have to follow their instructions. Well, rather than following them, it's more like adhering to the rules that have been in place in the Demon Realm for tens of thousands of years. According to the records, only one Demon King failed the trial because he was too arrogant. So, Lin, don't worry. I'll definitely succeed in the trial and come back as a stronger Demon King!"
Since it was a rule that had been around for tens of thousands of years, there was no way out. Although Lusarin said it wasn't dangerous, Xia Lin was still worried about him. His intuition told him that Lusarin's trial this time wouldn't be that simple.
So, Xia Lin handed Lusarin a gem - studded brooch and told him to wear it all the time. "This thing can achieve the effect of 'time reversal'. If you're in danger, its magic will be triggered automatically."
Lusarin looked at the brooch in his hand. "Lin, did you make this magic item? It's amazing!"
It was produced by the system! "I don't have that much ability. I accidentally got this from a very powerful Archmage."
Xia Lin answered so naturally that Lusarin didn't suspect a thing. He pinned the brooch on his chest. "Okay, I'll wear it all the time. By the way, Lin, while I'm away from the Demon Realm, do you want to go back to the Human Realm?"
"Go back to the Human Realm? Why?"
Lusarin conjured a raven. "Your butler grandpa is on his last legs. I thought you might want to go back and see him."
Xia Lin stood up abruptly. "On his last legs? It's only been two years!"
Lusarin nodded. "Human bodies are too fragile. While he's still alive, go and visit him in the Human Realm. There's not much danger in the Human Realm. With the little dragon and Emmons secretly protecting you, I'll be more at ease about your safety."
"I understand! I'm sorry, Lusarin. I'll set off now and won't see you off to the trial site."
Lusarin smiled, kissed Xia Lin, and said, "It's okay. As long as I can see you when I get back!"
Xia Lin didn't waste any more time. He went to the Human Realm immediately that afternoon. He got on a carriage and headed for his butler grandpa's place.
The butler grandpa had retired a year ago and was now recuperating in the countryside. A servant was taking care of him.
Hugging the little dragon, Xia Lin rushed into the small farmyard. He was out of breath from running. Just as he was about to open the door and go in, a man carrying a water basin came out. Seeing him, the man took a wary step back. "Who are you?"
Xia Lin quickly smiled to show that he meant no harm. "My name is Lin Rofelant. Do you know me?"
The servant's eyes widened in surprise. The Rofelant surname was quite well - known in this area. "You're the son of Count Rofelant! You're here to see your grandpa? Come in quickly!"