Why must the devil be Defeated?
Chapter 408 - 401 Main Palace, I’ve decided.

Chapter 408: 401 Main Palace, I’ve decided.

At this moment, Liya’s expression became utterly solemn.

Not only Liya but also Shanai showed a look of shock and couldn’t help but tense up.

If this matter were related to the revelation of the Goddess of Fate, it wouldn’t be something to joke about.

At least, that’s what Liya and Shanai thought.

And in their eyes, the meaning of "If you don’t get married soon, something bad is going to happen" naturally had a different significance.

(Could it be that some astonishing disaster is going to occur, and the only way to prevent it is by having Princess Luoqi get married?)

Liya couldn’t help but start worrying about such things.

By now, the situation in Cosmos had become common knowledge.

Everyone knew that the fortress city of Cosmos had been destroyed in an instant, completely vanishing from existence.

The First Knight Order of Duke Sterling had also lost all trace, as had the Empire’s Valkyrie with the Broken Blade Knights, their whereabouts unknown. So, for the people of the Kingdom and the Empire, disaster had already occurred once.

According to the intelligence gathered by the Royal Family, the Beastman Race had apparently released information claiming that the leader of the Old Demon Clan Faction "Mirage" responsible for this incident was still unhandled, and the human mastermind working with them was still active.

As such, the possibility that these terrorists had not left the Kingdom and were still lurking in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity, was very high.

In other words, disaster might be unexpectedly close to oneself.

Perhaps, a new conspiracy was brewing in the darkness of the Kingdom, ready to strike.

The Blessing of Luoqi might have caught a premonition of disaster, thus providing a revelation to Luoqi.

"...Is the situation very serious?"

Liya asked gravely, seeking confirmation from Luoqi.

Luoqi, naturally unaware of what Liya was thinking and seeing her solemn demeanor, thought her sister was showing concern for her marriage.

(Although she’s always teasing me, Liya Sister truly cares about me.)

Luoqi was somewhat moved and responded earnestly.

"Of course it’s serious, not something to make light of at all."

Luoqi’s expression was more solemn than ever before.

Although she herself didn’t mind if Shane took one or two concubines, the premise had to be that they were concubines.

After all, she was a princess with a prestigious reputation in the Human Realm and a certain status in the Divine World. If she couldn’t even become the main wife or queen, then not only would she become a laughingstock, but the Kingdom would also be ridiculed by other nations.

Therefore, Luoqi could be certain that if anyone else became Shane’s main wife, the Kingdom would never allow her to marry him, no matter what.

Even though Luoqi had a strong influence in the Kingdom and needed no one’s orders, that didn’t mean she disregarded the honor of the Royal Family and the Kingdom.

Thus, this position of the main wife, she had to take it by any means possible.

If she couldn’t attain it, then the matter of marrying Shane was practically over without a song.

Unless Luoqi was ready to abandon her family and the Kingdom and stubbornly leave with Shane, the Kingdom would undoubtedly risk offending her in a bid to stop this from happening.

Her marriage was something Luoqi could decide for herself.

But Luoqi didn’t wish to part with the Kingdom on bad terms because of this issue.

If she were to be the main wife, then the Kingdom would have to swallow their protests, however reluctant. But if Luoqi didn’t contend for herself and stooped to become someone’s lesser, then there would likely be nationwide protests and riots.

Luoqi thought of such matters, which was why she was preoccupied and anxious.

In light of this, the matter was very serious, gravely so, and not at all a joking matter.

Hearing Luoqi’s words and seeing her solemn expression, Liya felt an even tighter knot in her heart.

(It seems like a terrible disaster is on the horizon, causing Luoqi such earnest worry.)

Liya felt she might understand why her sister was so out of sorts.

(She surely doesn’t want to see the Kingdom suffer such a terrible disaster, and if marriage is the only solution, then it’s no wonder she’s so troubled.)

Her sister, so responsible and fulfilling her duties as the Princess of the Kingdom, would resolutely choose marriage if she knew it was the only way to avert a terrible disaster.

Even if it meant sacrificing her own happiness, she would do so without hesitation.

That was the true cause of her "I want to get married" declaration.

It must be!

Feeling as if she’d grasped the truth, Liya was moved as well.

(Even though she always seems disinterested in the enthusiasm of us and the people, Luoqi really does care about us.)

With that thought, Liya made up her mind.

"Don’t worry, Luoqi," Liya said with conviction in her eyes, solemnly stating, "Sister will help you."

At those words, Luoqi was momentarily taken aback.

"Help me? How?" Luoqi asked with a wry smile. "This is something only I can accomplish; no one else can help."

Wasn’t that the case?

If it came to the point where she had to use the power of the Royal Family and the Kingdom to vie for favor, then even if she won in the end, how could she command genuine respect?

Besides, that guy surely wouldn’t want to see her suppressing the other women around him just to gain the position of main wife.

Moreover, she disdained using such methods.

Therefore, nobody could help her with this; she would have to rely on her own strength to strive for it.

As Luoqi pondered this, Liya suddenly grabbed her hand.

"Don’t say that, Luoqi," Liya, gripping Luoqi’s hand tightly, declared firmly, "It’s not yet beyond salvaging. Let’s plan this properly, and perhaps we’ll have a perfect resolution at the end?"

At that moment, Liya’s mind raced with various ideas.

(Even if marriage is necessary, that doesn’t mean Luoqi has to sacrifice her happiness.)

(As long as she finds a husband she truly likes before disaster strikes, won’t the problem be solved?)

(Although Luoqi has high standards and is the most outstanding genius in the world, with no man truly worthy of her, if we lower the criteria a bit, there are still some who might meet her requirements, right?)

(Then, with a bit of effort to make him her type, won’t that solve everything?)

(Yes! That’s the plan!)

Liya’s eyes began to shine brighter, completely missing Luoqi’s following words.

"Indeed, things have not reached an irretrievable stage, yes, I will not lose!"

Luoqi encouraged herself.

Shanai, standing by, watched Luoqi cheering herself on and then turned to look at Liya’s expression, desperate as she racked her brain for a way out, and couldn’t help but mutter to herself.

"Why... Why do I always feel like something is not quite right?"

Shanai was at a loss.

At that moment, Liya had already stood up.

"I will go and discuss this matter with father right now!" Liya said to Luoqi with a strong and powerful voice, "Don’t worry, Luoqi, trust me, I will make you happy!"

With those words, Liya turned and left.

"Li... Lady Liya!?"

Seeing this, Shanai hurriedly followed.

"Sister Liya..."

Luoqi merely watched Liya leave, full of emotion, her resolve further strengthened.

"Yes, I will definitely find happiness."

Even for the sake of that sister who cared so much for her, she couldn’t lose to anyone.

I will claim the position of the Main Palace.

...

Elsewhere, and unaware that she had already made a huge misunderstanding, Liya urgently sought an audience with her father, telling him everything about Luoqi’s situation.

"What!?"

Anxi stood up, unable to contain his shock.

"A great disaster that requires Princess Luoqi to marry to resolve?"

Aridia, who was accompanying, also furrowed his brows.

Both of them wanted to ask Liya if this was some kind of joke.

But Liya looked truly anxious.

"It’s all true, father," Liya said hurriedly, "I heard Luoqi say it with my own ears, and it seems like the reason for her recent state was this. If you don’t believe it, you can ask Shanai."

"Eh?" Shanai was taken aback, having not expected to be called upon.

Indeed, Anxi turned to look at Shanai, his brow tightly furrowed, and asked, "Is this true?"

Aridia turned to look at Shanai as well.

Under the intense scrutiny of the King of a Country and a Legendary Knight, Shanai held her breath.

So, even though she felt something was not quite right, Shanai still confessed truthfully.

"I did indeed hear Princess Luoqi say that if she doesn’t marry soon, something bad might happen."

Shanai relayed exactly what she had heard.

Anxi and Aridia exchanged glances and finally expressed grave concern.

"...How does Luoqi herself view this matter?"

Anxi asked in a grave voice.

"She is troubled," Liya said candidly, "but it seems she plans to sacrifice her own happiness, and the rest of her life, for the sake of the kingdom, for our sake."

Anxi could hear the implication in those words.

"For the sake of the kingdom, Luoqi has already considered accepting marriage, father," Liya added quickly, "We can’t just stand by and watch Luoqi sacrifice herself!"

Liya’s tone was filled with sorrow.

Anxi’s mood also grew dark.

Anxi truly cherished and doted on Luoqi.

Luoqi had never disappointed Anxi or anyone else; her excellent performance outstripped everyone’s expectations and predictions, which was why she was adored and admired by everyone across the nation.

Otherwise, why would Luoqi be called the Kingdom Treasure?

Because of this, Anxi didn’t want to see his exceptional daughter end up sacrificing her own happiness for the sake of the kingdom, for himself and others.

Yet, as the King of a Country, Anxi couldn’t ignore a disaster that could endanger the kingdom.

"What do you think, Aridia?"

Anxi had no choice but to ask for Aridia’s opinion.

"...I don’t know; this isn’t the kind of issue I’m adept at solving," Aridia fell silent for a moment, and then spoke expressionlessly, "But I think, once the Kingdom Nobles learn of this, they will certainly advise your majesty to persuade the princess to agree."

The issue was a matter of the kingdom’s survival, and naturally, those nobles couldn’t possibly oppose it.

Even more so, they would actively promote the marriage, hoping to marry Luoqi to a scion of their own families.

Thus, with a single move, they could both resolve the disaster and fortuitously ally themselves through marriage with the Kingdom Treasure, an unparalleled opportunity.

Who would oppose such a great boon?

Liya, of course, could also foresee this turn of events.

"As if they could have designs on Luoqi," Liya was dismissive.

"Then what’s your view?"

Anxi turned his gaze back to his daughter.

"This is what I think, father," Liya said immediately, "Even if we have to marry off Luoqi, we must help her choose someone who is not only exceptional but can also win her heart."

As she spoke, Liya shared all her thoughts with Anxi.

Listening to Liya’s plan, Anxi grew more frowning, seemingly in disagreement.

But in the end, persuaded by Liya, Anxi sighed and nodded his head.

"If Luoqi has no objections, then let’s do it this way."

Anxi’s words brought a smile to Liya’s face.

And thus, a turmoil that would sweep across the entire Human Realm quietly began.