lol: After being blessed by the Happy Demon, I became the harem king

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This is a bad thing, but also a good thing. The bad thing is self-evident; who knows when some being might awaken and forcibly disrupt things. But the good thing is that Farn is also a beneficiary of these extraordinary rules—

Most powerful individuals remain hidden from the world. Especially in low-magic city-states like Zaun and Piltover, the only things that Fane should be wary of are the wild runes from the Battle of the Twin Cities and the seeds of trouble sown during the Darkin warlord era. Apart from these things, Fane only needs to be a little careful in other aspects to maintain the operation of this system at all times.

The biggest problem with this program is that those in power gradually become corrupt, and dragon slayers turn into dragons. But Fane has nothing to worry about... The Curse of Happiness is a burden for Fane, but it is also the source of his power.

The core purpose of this program is to make the people here feel happy, hopeful, and joyful. This does not conflict with Farn's own ideas, and is based on some of Farn's personal beliefs.

Thinking it over, Farn pointed to the proposal above and said:

“Continuing to destroy the factories is not feasible, because these factories are also Zaun's slave laborers and the very foundation of Zaun's existence. What we need to target is the Alchemist Baron and his henchmen. And these things... let's distribute them first. We don't need everyone's approval, but we need to let them know.”

"So what should we do?" Zeli asked curiously, "Just hand out flyers?"

“No, it’s about responding,” Farn said. “Remember what I told the workers last night? We’ll respond whenever they ask for help. Let the workers know that someone is standing up for them, and let those alchemist barons know that they’re being watched.”

"Uh...it sounds like they're still causing destruction? Using violence or something?" Zeli wasn't sure if she was right.

Farn directly confirmed Zeli's guess: "Yes, it's violence. Any order needs to be maintained by violence. And in the end... what we two are best at is violence."

Farn flexed his fist: "So why use other methods when we can solve problems with our best weapon, our fists?"

"I don't quite understand, but I like this way of putting it!" Zeli said with a grin. "Anyway, you seem to know much more than me... That's pretty good! You're not as bad at it as you say! I think you're actually quite good at it!"

“I’m just standing on the shoulders of giants,” Farn shrugged. “In real-world implementation, we need to unite many people so that we can continuously correct our mistakes.”

In this system, Fain sees himself not as a leader, but as a supervisor. He knows he's not a saint, incapable of being an opinion leader, and even has many serious flaws; moreover, he can't stay in Zaun forever…

Through the Curse of Happiness, Farn can promptly detect whether a problem has arisen. And more importantly—he is powerful enough.

When mistakes become irreversible, Farn has the confidence to destroy and then rebuild—which sounds like a philosopher-king who is happy to solve problems with violence.

Put another way.

When the sun.

What, you think Noxian troops can be stationed in your city, but Zaun can't have the sun? We'll even prepare the ultimate Reaper missile for you later.

Ultimately, violence is Farn's biggest advantage in the Twin Cities.

Since it's a useful advantage, we should make the most of it.

Having passed the age of formal learning, and no longer urgently needing more knowledge to broaden their horizons, why bother stepping out of their comfort zone if they can stay there?

Although Zeli had lofty aspirations, her age was a factor. Looking at what Faen had compiled, she didn't quite understand it, but she could sense that it was more convincing than her own simple idea of ​​"defeating the alchemist baron."

Thinking it over, Zeli nodded and said, "I believe you. Let's work together to defeat the Alchemist Baron and bring joy to Zaun!"

Seeing Zeli's radiant smile, a smile also appeared on Fain's lips. But then, Fain said:

"Then, let's talk about our future base."

"A base? Uh...didn't we just agree on this?" Zeli scratched her head and said, "It's like rooms and stuff..."

He looked at Fain with a puzzled expression.

Zeli knew that Faen wasn't the type to go back on his word, especially on matters like this… Although it was embarrassing, Zeli could sense that Faen probably still enjoyed doing those things with her. If Faen liked it, and she didn't mind, then it shouldn't be a problem with the room, right?

Thinking it over, Zeli blinked and asked, "Does Fain have a preferred position?"

“Hmm.” Farn nodded, then pointed to the documents in front of him and said:

"We need to unite those we can unite with the people of Zaun to reclaim the future that Zaun deserves, and bring joy and hope to the people of Zaun. That's why our secret base doesn't actually need to be very hidden or mysterious, because the people are our best disguise. Including the workers in those alchemy plants, they are also our potential supporters."

“And…” Fane pursed his lips and said, “And Zeli, your magic isn’t really a secret. The Alchemist Baron can easily find your neighborhood if he wants to investigate. So we’ll hide in your neighborhood… What do you think?”

Upon hearing this, Zeli paused for a moment, then looked at Faen hesitantly and said, "You mean... go to my mother's?"

"Ah."

Faun nodded.

Having gained recognition, Zeli didn't blush like a typical young girl upon hearing the news of meeting her parents. Children from poor families mature early, especially those from chaotic places like Zaun.

After learning of Fan's thoughts, Zeli pondered for a moment before saying, "Of course I have no objection... In fact, if my mother knew about you, Fan, she would definitely be happy for me. After all, it's not easy to find a reliable person in Zaun. You're so outstanding, my mother would definitely be happy for me once she understands your character and abilities."

"I'm just worried that my mom and the others might think I'm just messing around..."

Zeli looked at the documents in her hand with some worry, bit her lip and said, "I'm afraid I'll make a mistake again, just like those workers last night... I don't want everyone in the neighborhood to be afraid of me."

Seeing Zeli's fear of disappointing the neighborhood workers, Farn blinked, then patted Zeli's head and said, "Your mother will be very proud of you."

"hope so."

Zeli seemed to lack confidence.

After finishing their meal, Fain followed Zeli downhill and soon arrived at a neighborhood.

"Ze Li?!" Not long after entering the neighborhood, someone had already recognized Ze Li, the 'celebrity' of the area.

"Hey, long time no see." Seeing her friend from the neighborhood, Zeli greeted him somewhat awkwardly.

Although she appears lively and active, in the eyes of the adults in the neighborhood, Zeli has always been a troublemaker—the so-called 'popular figure' is actually mostly a derogatory term.

It's not that Zeli is of bad character or hostile to mages... This isn't Demacia.

Simply put, before Zeli had mastered her abilities, each spark of electricity that accompanied her heightened emotions would trigger a chain reaction, such as overloading streetlights or burning out circuits.

Fortunately, Zeli's mother was also a mechanic, and she would repair any damage Zeli caused for free. Otherwise, even if Zeli wasn't kicked out of the neighborhood, she would have been relegated to a remote corner. After all, the people here were generally not wealthy. They probably only owned a few appliances, and nobody wanted their property damaged.

"Where's my mom? Where is she now?" Zeli asked.

"Aunt Shuona is still in the same place, but her workshop was turned into a cave after the earthquake. You should go find her quickly; she's been very worried." The girl who knew Zeli winked at her and said, "We've all heard about what you did... Well done! Give those alchemist barons a good kick in the ass! We all support you! Keep it up!"

Upon hearing the girl's words, Zeli's face showed surprise, seemingly taken aback by the reaction of her neighbors—before Fain reminded her, she thought her disguise was quite good, rarely letting others notice her face. But now it seemed, just as Fain said, that her neighbors had already guessed it.

After all, ability is one aspect. More importantly, this is indeed something Zeli would do.

Feeling the support of her friends, Zeli felt a warmth in her heart, and even subconsciously turned around to look at Faen, sharing her joy.

Upon noticing Faen behind Zeli, the girl asked with some curiosity, "And who is this...?"

"He's my boyfriend!" Zeli said with a grin. "He's been a huge help to me lately! Now that he's back, it's perfect to introduce him to my mom!"

"Oh! I see." Hearing this, the girl blinked as she looked at Faen, then said with a look of agreement, "Tall and strong, and good-looking too... no wonder Zeli took a liking to him. Okay, I have things to do, so I won't bother you any longer. Go find Aunt Shuona, she's been talking about you a lot lately!"

Hearing the girl's words, Zeli smiled and said goodbye, then happily reached out and patted Faen's chest in a steady and powerful voice.

"You're right."

“What did you say right?” Farn raised an eyebrow.

"It was something I did!" Zeli said with a smile. "I was worried that my friends in the neighborhood would distance themselves from me! I'll remember your contribution!"

"Just a record of merit? No reward?" Farn winked at Zeli.

"Pushing your luck!" Almost immediately realizing what Fan was saying, her soft flesh writhed, and a slight dampness came from her lower body. But having become accustomed to her body's desire for Fan, Zeli was able to maintain her mental rationality while her body reacted and she went into heat. She hummed, "Let's talk about it tonight!"

As they talked, Zeli took Faen's hand and led him all the way to their family's workshop.

The area had recently experienced an earthquake and collapse due to the alchemist baron's over-exploitation. Even with the neighborhood working together to clean up, Farn could still see many rock walls and ruins of houses. After crossing the street, Farn, led by Zeli, soon arrived at a naturally formed mountain cave.

It's clear that this place was recently built; the rock walls are all new, likely formed after the earthquake. Inside the cave dwellings, there are only various mechanical parts and discarded machinery that has been identified as still usable.

It was still morning, not the busiest time yet, so only one person was constantly busy in the shop. Wearing goggles, bent over, and holding a welding torch that flickered continuously, she seemed to be repairing something—that must be Zeli's mother, Shuona.

According to Faen's observation, Zeli's mother should be around forty years old. Her eyebrows and eyes resemble Zeli's by about 70%, but her hair is brown, unlike Zeli's fluorescent hair which is imbued with magic. Perhaps for the sake of convenience, Shuona has her hair tied back in a braid, making her look exceptionally capable.

However, compared to the petite Zeli, Zeli's mother was considerably larger, standing at around 1.82 meters tall. Due to her work, her muscles were also more defined, making her a truly massive figure. She gave the impression that if she wore armor, she would become an impenetrable wall of steel…

It's no wonder, after all, in a chaotic place like Zaun, only someone with such a strong body could raise Zeli safely all by himself.

This body is almost as muscular as Montgomery's... except it's still flesh-colored, so it seems the drugs used weren't as potent as Montgomery's.

Just as Faen was still thinking, Zeli called out, "Mom, I'm back!"

Upon hearing this, the busy woman paused for a moment, then quickly looked at Zeli. She lifted her goggles, revealing her weathered face, and a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes.

"Zeli! You're finally back! I couldn't find you right after the earthquake, do you know how worried I was!"

Upon seeing Zeli's mother's face, Faen quietly nodded.

Zeli's mother's face is somewhat similar to Ana from Overwatch, except that her muscles are much larger, the kind that could easily kill Cao Cao with a Doomfist.

12. Zeli's mother's attempt

When Zeli returned, Shuona's face showed a hint of surprise.

Then, with the thick, muscular arm typical of a craftsman, he patted Zeli's head helplessly and said, "You child, you left without a word after the earthquake... Do you know how worried your mother was? Besides, you must have been the one sabotaging the Alchemist Baron's factory all this time, right? The green electric rat, it sounds like your magic!"

Upon hearing this, Zeli chuckled shyly.

"I... I'm just so angry... The earthquake was clearly caused by the Alchemist Baron! And yet they just washed their hands of it and made us rebuild the neighborhood ourselves!"

“I understand, silly girl.” Nodding with a smile, Shuona picked up a hammer and started working on what she was doing while saying, “You did the right thing. The people in the neighborhood know your personality and that you were standing up for them. What really makes me angry is why you didn’t come back. It makes me very worried that you might be in danger.”

Shuona wore a forged protective suit. Although she was older, she exuded the classic aura of a 'gang leader' or 'construction site auntie'. Her smile was infectious, and her muscles were solid as she wielded the hammer, making it hard to believe that the petite and charming Zeli was actually the child of this protein queen.

Although it sounds strange, compared to her mother's health, strength, and vitality, Zeli is indeed too small... Although magic gives Zeli powerful output, in terms of physical attributes, apart from being faster, she is still at the level of an ordinary person—probably not as good as Shuona.

Glass cannons are a feature of most fantasy worldviews.

While Faen was still thinking, Shuona, who was standing next to him, also looked at Faen, a hint of curiosity on her weathered face: "Speaking of which, who is this?"

“His name is Fan, he’s my partner and my boyfriend!” Zeli said with a grin, pulling Fan over.

Upon hearing that Faen was her boyfriend, Shuona's face showed a hint of surprise. She then carefully examined Faen. His tall and upright physique exuded a vitality and energy that seemed out of place in Zaun. He wore an Ionian-style short-sleeved shirt, and his muscular arms reflected a faint arc in the morning light. His full muscles sculpted strong lines, and his streamlined silhouette allowed Shuona to sense the explosive power hidden beneath his skin.

Having raised Zeli in the chaotic Zaun Valley, Shuona naturally possessed far more experience and knowledge than Zeli herself. Although she didn't yet have a deep understanding of Faen's personality, Shuona could more or less determine from these physical traces, such as the calluses left on her fingertips from training, that Faen was by no means a mere show-off.

Zeli is a grown woman now, and it seems she has good taste.

Thinking this, Shuona smiled and said, "Hello, child, my name is Shuona. You can call me Auntie or Auntie-in-law."

"Okay, Aunt Shuona."

Faen extended his hand generously, and Shuona took off her work gloves to shake his. Because she had just finished work, Shuona's hands were still a little sweaty and hot from the gloves. Unlike Zeli's delicate and smooth hands, Zeli's mother's hands were firmer and stronger, hands that had been used for years of labor, without much care, with rough calluses covering the base of her thumb and forefinger.

Similarly, during the handshake, feeling the solidity of Fain's hand, Shuona became even more certain of her inner thoughts—Zaun's alchemy technology was incredibly advanced; while alchemical potions for physical enhancement were expensive, they weren't exactly rare. Flesh enhanced by these potions often had a slightly 'puffy' feel due to the magic and other elements within them. Fain, however, was different; both in appearance and to the touch, he was as solid as rock.

These are the marks of asceticism.

Thinking this, Shuona smiled and said, "Zeli didn't cause you any trouble, did she?"

"Mom!" Zeli said, somewhat indignantly, upon hearing her mother's words, "Why do I always cause trouble?"

“Because I’m your mother, I know you best,” Shuona said leisurely. “You’ve been naughty since you were little. Last month, you even overloaded twelve streetlights in a fit of anger. It took me a long time to clean up the mess you made.”

"Um...that's a special case..." Hearing her mother expose her shortcomings, Zeli shrank back, feeling somewhat unsure of herself.

In response, Faen remarked that everyone has their match. He reasoned that if he had said that, Zeli would probably be panting and pleading in a spoiled manner right now.

Seeing Zeli shrinking back, Shuona stepped forward and poked Zeli's little belly.

"Do you think I don't know your own abilities? You've actually gained a little weight since I last saw you. Looks like you've been eating a lot of good food."

"Uh... this... it's okay..." Zeli shrank her head even further. Especially when her mother gently poked the milk in her belly, knowing exactly what she had eaten, Zeli felt inexplicably ashamed.

This puzzled Shuona, but she didn't think about it too much. After all, it's not hard to understand why a young girl would be bothered by gaining weight. Even if she didn't care before, she would care about certain things after having a boyfriend.

After confirming that Zeli didn't want to discuss the topic, Shuona didn't continue. Instead, she turned and led the two into the shop, then poured two glasses of water and handed them to them, saying:

"Alright, tell me, why did you suddenly come back?"

"Is it strange that I came home?" Zeli blinked, wondering why her mother would ask that.

“It’s not strange that you’re going home, but it’s strange that you’re coming home so openly.” Sitting to the side, to ease the pressure on her shoulders, Zeli’s mother crossed her arms and said with a mix of boldness and amusement on her face:

"Although you seem carefree, you are actually delicate and sensitive inside, and you always tend to run away, for example, because you are afraid of betraying other people's trust or disappointing those who love you. If you were wounded and had nowhere to go, then I could understand. But to muster up the courage to come back like this... you must have been encouraged by some people, right?"

Although the question ended with a question mark, there was no hint of doubt in Zeli's mother's voice. Instead, she glanced at Fain beside her and winked, as if to say, "Did you do it?"

Nodding silently, Fain added, "Yes, mainly because of what happened last night."

Because the factory raid happened just yesterday, the news hadn't spread yet. To help Zeli's mother understand, Faen specifically described what happened last night. When she heard that Zeli wanted to destroy the alchemy factory's energy workshop and paralyze the entire factory, Shuona didn't speak, but she frowned slightly, clearly disapproving of the idea.

Then, the workers pleaded, and Farn and Zeli opened the granary to distribute the grain and chose to leave.

Hearing this, Shuona nodded thoughtfully, then reached out and vigorously ruffled Zeli's hair, laughing heartily.

"Not bad, Zeli! You've grown up! You're not so impulsive anymore!"

“…Hehe.” Zeli gave an awkward twitch of her lips, clearly not particularly happy about the compliment. Especially since Faen's explanation was rather brief, it gave the impression that Zeli was quite opinionated. But in reality, Zeli knew that this was because Faen was taking care of her; otherwise…

Just as Zeli felt, she seemed to have played no role at all. In the end, not only did she need Faen to handle the matter of the raid on the factory and what to do in the future, but she even needed Faen to counsel her.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, as a mother, Shuona could guess some things from Zeli's expression. Thinking this, Shuona looked at Faen and said, "So, the reason you ultimately decided to come back is because...?"