Why must the devil be Defeated?
Chapter 419 - 412 is really on the right track.

Chapter 419: 412 is really on the right track.

Shane’s words caused Anxi to be slightly taken aback.

Even Aridia, who had been silent all along, furrowed her brows and looked towards Shane.

Yet, Shane didn’t feel any pressure.

Because he was very clear that Anxi was just testing him.

After all...

"Your Majesty must have known for a long time that, in fact, Luoqi doesn’t want to be a queen at all," Shane said calmly, "She has no desire to succeed the throne and even wants to support her elder sister, Liyadella, in ascending to the throne. Your Majesty is surely aware of this."

Anxi remained silent.

As both the king and a father, he indeed could not be unaware of this matter.

Luoqi had never hidden this thought, had she?

In front of Liya, Luoqi had said this many times.

Thus, the kingdom had known for a long time that Luoqi had little interest in the throne.

Otherwise, within the upper echelons of the kingdom, there would have been many factions supporting Luoqi’s ascension, building momentum for her succession early on.

"The kingdom also intends to let Lady Liya succeed to the throne, right?" Shane said with a smile that was not quite a smile, as if he had seen it with his own eyes, "Although Luoqi is definitely more outstanding and talented, compared to her, you would prefer Lady Liya to inherit the throne, wouldn’t you?"

This statement indeed surprised Anxi.

Because Shane was right.

"The kingdom does indeed plan to let Liya inherit the throne," Anxi pondered for a moment before deciding to reveal this important piece of news, "But even Luoqi and Liya don’t know about this, how could you possibly know?"

This was the cause of Anxi’s surprise.

Apart from the real core of the kingdom’s high-ranking officials, no one knew that Anxi had already designated Liya as the heir to the throne.

Others did not know this and even thought Luoqi would be the heir.

The reason was simple, as Shane had said, Luoqi was definitely more outstanding and more talented.

Therefore, naturally, many people thought that Luoqi was the one most likely to become queen.

However, those who thought this way were actually being limited by their own perspective.

They only saw the issue of succession to the throne of a kingdom but did not consider the broader aspect of the entire Human Race.

Shane, because of his always strong ability to accept things objectively, saw the situation clearly.

Therefore, Shane answered very directly.

"Because there are many who could become a king, but in a thousand years, there has only been this one who could possibly become a Hero, right?"

Shane’s concise response caused a change in Anxi’s gaze as he looked at him.

"I didn’t expect you to have such a grasp of the bigger picture," Anxi said, feeling surprised yet satisfied, "You’re right, there are many who could be a King of a Country, but Luoqi is the only one who could be a Hero; thus, we cannot limit her to just a throne."

Just as said before, the Hero is the trump card of the Human Race, the most powerful entity of the Human Race.

Cultivating a Hero is far more important than cultivating a monarch.

Luoqi, having been recognized by the Holy Sword, possessed an extremely powerful Unique Skill, and received the Blessing of the Goddess of Fate, one of the Three Great Goddesses, had boundless potential, and her conditions were not inferior to those of past Heroes, and were even much more exceptional than ordinary Heroes.

With such a talent who could become a Hero, it would be foolish not to cultivate her into a strong presence that could deter the entire Demon Clan, instead diverting her attention to national affairs and the throne.

"Mitra Kingdom itself was founded by a Hero. If a Hero could be nurtured now, a thousand years after the war ended, it would certainly greatly enhance the kingdom’s status and its influence among the Human Race, Divine Race, and Demon Clan, wouldn’t it?"

Shane saw it very clearly.

"To put it bluntly, a monarch is simply incomparable to a Hero."

Even if one ascends to the throne and develops the nation into a flourishing state, what of it?

A single Demon could easily destroy a nation if it so desired.

But if that nation had a Hero, one not inferior to a Demon, and even capable of subduing the Demon King, then surely not just one Demon, but six Demons would have to be wary, right?

Thus, Shane could assert.

"The kingdom would definitely not want Luoqi to be affected by trivial matters such as national affairs and governance, so as to suppress her growth."

"That would be a waste, a reckless squandering of a precious resource."

"So I surmise that the kingdom has already decided to pass the throne to Lady Liya and let Luoqi aim to become a true Hero, focusing on growth and training."

"Am I right?"

Shane’s frankness, while making Anxi view Shane with newfound respect, also caused him to burst out laughing.

"Yes, this is a decision that the kingdom had made long ago. To be able to deduce the reason behind it, you truly are the one chosen by Luoqi. You are even more outstanding than we imagined!"

Anxi seemed to no longer be worried.

"Your Majesty is at ease now?" Shane asked with a curious smile, "Aren’t you worried that I’ve seen through the reason behind this decision and deliberately approached Luoqi, and after marrying her, I will rely on her support to ascend to the throne?"

Knowing that the kingdom had no intention of letting Luoqi succeed the throne, if there really were someone who desired the kingship, they would surely be very tempted, right?

For instance, Lymco. Once he learned of this, he would surely be tempted and would try even harder to get close to Luoqi. He’d be landing a beautiful wife, and with Luoqi’s support, he could compete with Liya for the throne.

By that time, as her brave husband, he would likely garner quite a bit of support. The high echelons of the kingdom would also consider the feasibility of leveraging his renown as a hero.

In other words, becoming Luoqi’s husband could indeed make inheriting the throne no mere dream.

What Anxi truly worried about must have been this very thing.

But now...

"If you’ve chosen to speak up about it, it proves that you have no such designs, right?" Anxi said in his hearty manner, "I had nearly forgotten, you’re the man who even dares to refuse noble titles! The throne probably doesn’t appeal to you as much as we think, does it?"

"It doesn’t right now," Shane replied, no longer keeping up his respectful tone but returning to his relaxed nature, "Perhaps I’ll change my mind in the future."

"You should have kept those thoughts to yourself instead of voicing them," Anxi said with a mix of laughter and tears but felt more reassured, "It seems Luoqi’s judgment is indeed good. After all, someone blinded by power would never gain her approval. The fact that she’s willing to get close to you and associate with you is proof enough that you’re not a man with ulterior motives."

As one blessed by the Goddess of Fate, Luoqi’s sensitivity in this regard is unmatched.

Such beings like Lymco would find it impossible to get close to Luoqi.

Once they tried, they would immediately be discovered by Luoqi’s revelations.

Previously, even though Luoqi hardly knew Lymco, she had outright stated that he was not the type she liked, right?

That was the proof.

And the fact that Shane had gained Luoqi’s approval spoke volumes.

At the very least, it was certain that Shane was not a man with ulterior motives.

As Anxi thought of this, he set his worries aside and his mind became more active.

(If Shane marries Luoqi, with his abilities, he could also make many contributions to the kingdom.)

Let’s not talk about Shane’s impressive strength; consider Artlu’s Black Dragon, which even Aridia can’t guarantee a complete victory against. It might well become the kingdom’s Guardian Beast, protecting it from numerous disasters.

Shane’s "Taming" skill is also advanced. Should he decide to exert his efforts for the kingdom, training numerous monster armies, the kingdom’s military strategy and power would undoubtedly be revitalized.

Furthermore, Shane has connections to demons, and it’s very possible he could garner demon support.

With these thoughts, if he were to support Liya with Luoqi by his side, combining the abilities of all three to support the kingdom, perhaps the kingdom would witness an unprecedented explosive growth, solidifying its status as the first in the Human Realm.

Therefore, Anxi became enthusiastic.

"Don’t worry, Lord Beizut. As long as you and Luoqi are a match of mutual affection and can bring happiness to her, the Royal Family will support you in this affair."

Anxi made a promise.

Clearly, Anxi was ready to invest.

Shane sensed something in Anxi’s attitude and thought to himself,

(They are indeed fixing their sights on me; the hearts of those in power are filthy.)

It was for this reason that Shane didn’t want the kingdom to know he had already ’gotten on board’ and tampered with the Kingdom Treasure; otherwise, these cunning old foxes would certainly seize the opportunity to have him sign many unequal treaties obliging him to the kingdom.

(You want me to serve the kingdom, do you? Well, you better prepare a decent reward!)

Shane instantly thought of hundreds of extravagant methods.

But before Shane could speak, Anxi eagerly laid out his offers.

"I know you dislike troublesome obligations, so I won’t burden you with any titles or positions."

"I’ll just go ahead and raise your peerage a bit, as a Viscount is still somewhat low."

"Although, to rise from Viscount to Earl usually requires one to accumulate many merits, and the family also has to have some development, but you’re about to become the Princess’s consort. Just that fact alone is reason enough to promote your title."

"So, after the suitor selection event, I’ll use your victory as a pretext, in the form of a reward, to first promote you to the rank of Earl."

"Afterwards, once you and Luoqi are married, I’ll raise your title to Marquis."

"As for Duke, that will probably have to wait until Liya ascends the throne, when you, as part of the Royal Family, can be granted that title."

"What do you think?"

The bargaining chip thrown by Anxi left Shane dumbfounded.

His father-in-law really knew how to play the game.