The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 799: “I’ll Wait a Little Longer.”

Seeing Lucy still troubled and distressed, Shien felt the urge to knock her on the head.

This girl, she didn’t know how lucky she was.

Having the potential to transcend the limits of life and achieve Transcendence was more valuable than any other gain.

Moreover, once she transcended, the rewards would be even greater. Not only would she completely resolve the problems with her existence, but she would also become an existence on par with the Goddess of Fate, enough to make anyone envious.

Furthermore, she had inherited Mitra’s Holy Sword and possessed the power of a Hero. Once she transcended, the Holy Sword would also transform, its power increasing even further.

Mitra himself was said to be able to rival Lildas, the Goddess of Fate.

One could imagine how powerful his Holy Sword became after he transcended. If Lucy transcended, she would not only possess power equivalent to Mitra’s, but also Lildas’s. This one plus one effect would be far greater than two.

Of course, besides the Holy Sword, Mitra also had an incredibly powerful Unique Skill, the combination of the two allowing him to rival Lildas. Although Lucy only had Mitra’s Holy Sword, her Unique Skill also granted her the Goddess of Fate’s power.

Therefore, once she transcended, she would likely be even stronger than Lildas. At that time, the title of strongest in Omnipotence might change hands.

Suddenly, Shien remembered something.

(I wonder if my blessing can make me immune to Lucy’s power.)

He recalled how Lucy had defied his resistance skills in the past. At that time, he thought she had some kind of defense-ignoring ability like dragon breath. But now that he thought about it, perhaps she wasn’t using a skill, but the power to manipulate fate.

Although her Unique Skill wasn’t fully developed back then, having been developing for seventeen years, and having possessed the concept of the [True Mark] since she was fifteen, it wasn’t surprising that she could use some of the power of fate.

If that were the case, she could simply decree that “resistance skills are ineffective against her,” and easily bypass his resistance and hurt him. And if so, it would mean his blessing wasn’t effective against her power, unable to grant immunity.

(It seems my blessing is only ineffective against Lucy.)

The effect of the [Supreme God’s Blessing] clearly stated: “Effective only against the God Race, all interference can be avoided.” In other words, he was only immune to the divine powers of the God Race. Lucy wasn’t a god, and her power was derived from her own Unique Skill, not bestowed by the Supreme God like other goddesses. It was understandable that the Supreme God’s blessing wouldn’t be effective against it.

(However, now that a part of Lucy’s existence has been transformed into a god, would the blessing still be ineffective against her?)

Shien couldn’t figure it out, so he decided to conduct an experiment.

“Slap!” Without warning, he lightly slapped Lucy’s cheek.

“???” Lucy, still lost in her thoughts, was stunned, looking at Shien with disbelief.

Seeing her reaction, Shien became even more interested.

“Slap!” He slapped her again, not hard, not painful at all, but incredibly insulting.

Lucy felt humiliated and instantly became angry.

“I’ll bite you to death, you shameless dog!” She pounced on him, biting his shoulder.

“Hiss~~~” Shien winced, his face contorted in pain.

It was confirmed! Her power was effective against him!

Feeling the divine aura emanating from the woman biting his shoulder, Shien felt his dominance threatened. Her power was effective against him, and she also possessed a certain degree of Transcendent Level power. He wasn’t sure he could defeat her now.

No!

He had to reassert his dominance, make her body remember that she couldn’t resist him!

Thinking of this, he pushed her down without hesitation.

“???” Lucy was dumbfounded by this sudden turn of events. Only one thing was certain.

“I might not be human anymore, but this man is truly a dog.”

…

Meanwhile, in the King’s bedchamber.

“…Is he not here yet?” Ancil wondered, looking at the darkening sky, his eyes sleepy. He was waiting for Shien to be rejected by Lucy and come begging for his help. According to his plan, if Shien wanted Lucy’s forgiveness, he would either come to him or to Lia. But Lia had been sent away to deal with the commotion caused by Shien’s return, so Shien could only come to him.

“Could it be that Lucy is too soft-hearted and has already forgiven him?” He thought, then quickly dismissed the idea. “My daughter isn’t some easily swayed princess. She’s been independent since childhood and has always disdained those young masters who tried to get close to her. Now, with [Blessing Wish] completed, her power greatly increased, and her personality has become colder, how could she easily forgive him?”

The father, who didn’t truly understand his daughter’s dramatic nature, cultivated since childhood, was convinced.

“That brat must be pestering her relentlessly, still not giving up.”

“Unfortunately, my daughter is too proud and strong-willed to be easily swayed by sweet words.”

“I’ll wait a little longer.”

“I’ll wait for that brat to come crying and beg me.”

Ancil suppressed his doubts and waited patiently.

…

“I’m begging you! Please spare me!” The proud and strong-willed princess cried, seemingly unable to bear it any longer.

And Shien, who was supposed to be the one begging for forgiveness, acted like a merciless conqueror, asking forcefully,

“Will you dare to bite me again?”

“No!”

“Will you dare to resist again?”

“No!”

“From now on, you’ll call me ‘husband’ and say ‘I want you,’ right?”

“N-…”

“Hmm?”

“…Yes.”

Hearing this answer, Shien finally released Lucy, who was in tears, her face filled with humiliation.

He was the one who slapped her first!

Was there no justice in this world!?

Living with this dog of a man, would it always be like this?

She suddenly didn’t want to get married anymore…

The princess was too exhausted to think.

Actually, Shien was also almost at his limit. This princess wasn’t a pushover, and after her transformation, her constitution had greatly improved. Subduing her was quite a feat. Fortunately, he had reached Limit Level, his normal state comparable to half-step Transcendence, ultimately achieving victory.

If it were Shafney…

Shien shuddered.

Seeing that it was getting dark, he got dressed, no longer lingering.

“I’ll go home first and come see you tomorrow,” he said, poking Lucy’s flushed cheek.

“Don’t touch me!” The unhappy Lucy retorted with a phrase Shien had taught her.

“Hmm?” Shien raised an eyebrow, his eyes turning cold.

Lucy shuddered.

“…I mean, I understand,” she said, her tone defiant, but her words submissive.

“Good,” Shien nodded in satisfaction, kissing her forehead.

“Then I’ll be going.”

Saying this, he turned and left the room, leaving Lucy lying there, questioning her life.

…

“Click.”

As the door closed, Shien emerged from Lucy’s room.

The female knights in the corridor all looked at him, their cheeks flushed, their gazes a mix of shyness and something else, as if looking at some kind of beast.

“???” This time, it was Shien who was confused. Why were these female knights looking at him like that? Why were they so shy?

He scratched his head, but didn’t say anything, walking outside. The female knights watched him leave, their intense gazes making him uncomfortable.

“What’s going on?” he muttered as he left.

Only after Shien was gone did the female knights look at each other, whispering with flushed faces,

“Earl Buztout is quite impressive…”

“Indeed…” The girls giggled shyly.

Leaving the bedchamber, Shien felt a chill run down his spine.

“…I feel like someone’s talking about me behind my back,” he muttered, becoming paranoid.

“Master!” Just then, a voice called out to him.

Shien looked up.

There, Yulin, holding Lilith’s hand, ran towards him, seemingly having waited for a long time.

“Are you alright, Master?” she asked with concern.

Although Lilith didn’t speak, she also stared at him intently, her eyes filled with worry.

“I’m fine,” Shien said with a smile, dismissing his paranoia.

“Alright, let’s go home first.”

“Yes!”

“Mm!”

Yulin and Lilith agreed obediently, not asking anything.

The three of them left the Royal Palace together.

…

Midnight. Ancil looked at the full moon in the sky, his eyes drowsy.

“Why isn’t he here yet…?” he murmured, but received no response.

That night, Ancil didn’t sleep a wink.

Chapter 800: “A Bunch of Trash!”

The Royal Capital was in an uproar today.

With the three-race meeting approaching, more and more leaders of various factions arrived, making the city more bustling than ever. Moreover, Shien’s high-profile return further added to the commotion. People crowded the streets, discussing his return. Even the dignitaries from around the world were paying close attention.

Therefore, when Shien arrived at the Buztout residence, it was already packed with people.

The plaza before the gate was filled with carriages, forming a long line. The knights guarding the carriages, their mounts, and even monsters, were all crammed together, a chaotic scene. Shien noticed many luxuriously dressed individuals, clearly of high status, shouting before the Buztout residence’s gate:

“I am a high-ranking official from the great magical nation in the east, requesting an audience with the Hero Shien!”

“I am the king of a remote small country, also requesting an audience with the Hero Shien!”

“My master humbly requests a meeting with the Hero Shien!”

“Please, Hero, grant us an audience!”

Such shouts echoed, making Shien bewildered.

“What’s going on?” he asked Yulin, wondering if he had come to the wrong place.

Yulin, however, curled her lip.

“This is our home. Those people are here to visit you, the Hero,” she said, seemingly disinterested.

Shien thought for a moment and understood.

“So, they’re here to build connections, huh?”

Indeed.

“After all, Master is now not only the princess’s fiancé but also the fiancé of Airi, one of the six Demon Lords, and also the Hero. Both your strength and your backing are far greater than before. It’s natural for those from all over the world to want to befriend you,” Yulin said, seemingly understanding the situation quite well.

Shien also understood this. When he first became a noble, many came to curry favor with him, and now, with his rising status and his potential to become a central figure among the three races, it was natural for these people to want to visit him.

However…

“Isn’t this a bit too much?”

Shien was slightly taken aback. He saw someone claiming to be a king squeezing through the crowd like a commoner, shouting at his gate, even acting like a simp, ready to grovel before him. Was this really a king? And all those people crowding around, their statuses didn’t seem low either.

“I didn’t know I was so popular,” Shien said, speechless.

Yulin also looked disdainful, but her insight was surprisingly sharp.

“Master is now not only the legendary Hero, a great figure with the potential to reach Transcendence, but also engaged to both a Demon Lord and a princess of the Mitra Kingdom.”

“These two can influence the Demon Race and the Mitra Kingdom, which holds a special position in the Human Realm, respectively. Moreover, the God Race has always been a staunch supporter of Heroes, and you also have connections with the Elven Race, the Beastmen, and other factions. These forces combined can influence the future of the world.”

“If Master wishes, you can mobilize the Demon Race, the God Race, and even the Human Race at any time.”

“For such a Master, isn’t it normal for them to come and flatter you?”

Yulin spoke eloquently.

“You understand these things?” Shien was surprised again.

Seeing his surprised look, Yulin puffed out her chest proudly.

“My transformation is considered highly successful among the Dragon Race, and my mind is also completely different from before. Don’t think I’m still the same, stupid master.”

She looked quite smug. But her proud demeanor, instead of ruining her beauty, made her look even more adorable.

“Humph!” Lilith, seemingly imitating Yulin, also puffed out her chest, looking proud and smug.

Shien almost burst out laughing.

“Don’t be silly,” he said, ruffling their hair.

“Hey, don’t mess up my hair, stupid master!” Yulin protested.

“Hee hee,” Lilith, however, giggled happily, always so well-behaved.

Just then, the Buztout residence’s gate opened.

Their gazes, and the gazes of everyone present, were immediately drawn to the gate.

“Is that Hero Shien?”

“Has Hero Shien come out?”

“Earl Buztout!”

The crowd surged forward excitedly, the commotion intensifying as everyone tried to squeeze into the Buztout residence.

“I was here first!”

“No, I was here first!”

“Do you know who I am!?”

“I’ll scare you. Actually, I’m… ouch! Don’t step on my foot!”

The commotion escalated, almost out of control.

Gradually, the knights and guards protecting the dignitaries became angry.

“Move aside!”

“Bastard!”

“Get lost!”

A few knights with bad tempers lost their patience, some drawing their weapons, others releasing their magic power.

This ignited the fuse, enraging many.

“Who do you think you are?”

“What right do you have to order us around?”

“I want to see how you’re going to make me ‘get lost’.”

High-level knights stepped forward, their magic power surging, intimidating many.

But some weren’t afraid.

“Who’s afraid of who?”

“Do you think we’ll back down?”

“Let me teach you how to behave.”

With such words, more and more knights and warriors confronted each other, the atmosphere becoming incredibly tense.

The situation was completely out of control.

“Well, this is just great,” Shien said, raising an eyebrow.

“A bunch of trash!” Yulin, seemingly offended, her magic power almost erupting, as if she had seen a group of ants causing trouble in her territory.

Under such circumstances, no one noticed the figures emerging from the Buztout residence’s gate. They were knights, fully armed, clearly high-level and skilled. They emerged, escorting several other figures.

Seeing these figures, Shien’s eyes lit up, and he smiled.

In the next moment…

“Silence!”

With a shout, everyone froze and turned towards the Buztout residence’s gate.

There, the figures escorted by the knights revealed themselves. There were four of them.

A beastman girl in light armor, her expression timid.

A cold girl in a black robe and a half-mask.

A gentle girl in full armor, carrying a giant shield.

And an intellectual girl in elegant attire.

“Lumia.”

“Diere.”

“Vivian.”

Shien whispered their names. They were the members of Vivian’s team, excluding Melika.

But the last girl surprised him. He hadn’t expected her to be here.

She was the one who just shouted, silencing everyone.

“I am Riley Lazareth, acting Guild Master of the Adventurer’s Guild headquarters, and also the temporary external representative of the Buztout family,” she said, introducing herself. The former Guild Master of the Larmigion Adventurer’s Guild, Riley Lazareth, was here.

“We understand your intentions,” she continued in a businesslike tone, “However, the master of the Buztout family is currently not at home. Please return.”

Clearly, Riley and the others were here to clear the crowd. The chaos at the gate was too much, disrupting their lives. If they didn’t clear the crowd, the gate might be broken down.

Unfortunately, those present weren’t willing to leave so easily.

“I am…”

“We are…”

“We come from…” Several people started to speak, seemingly wanting to introduce themselves.

But Riley didn’t give them a chance.

“I know you all have high statuses, but Earl Buztout is currently not at home. Continuing to pester us like this is a bit unseemly, isn’t it?” She stopped their self-introductions, making them fall silent, some embarrassed, some annoyed.

However, a few were still persistent.

“We’ve been waiting for so long. It’s not right to dismiss us like this.”

“Earl Buztout is also a person of status. Treating guests who have come from afar like this is too heartless.”

“He should at least invite us in.”

“That’s right, that’s right!”

Such voices echoed through the crowd.

Some even said sarcastically,

“I think Earl Buztout thinks our status is too low, that we’re not worthy of speaking to him, so he deliberately sent someone to dismiss us.”

“As the Hero, is it right to act so arrogantly?”

“The Hero we admire wouldn’t act so high and mighty!”

“Exactly!”

These remarks made Riley frown.

Just as she was about to say something, a gasp came from the crowd.