Why must the devil be Defeated?
Chapter 456 - 444 ran off to the Human Realm?

Chapter 456: 444 ran off to the Human Realm?

Hearing Harvis’s words, Shane not only didn’t feel relieved but instead furrowed his brows even tighter.

"Because they’re wary of me, they gave up on their action?"

Perhaps, on the surface, this was the most likely thing to happen.

There was no helping it; the power and energy Shane displayed this time were far beyond anyone’s imagination. It would be natural for the Empire not to want to offend Shane, and they’d hardly believe they could capture anyone from Shane’s hands.

Some might think that open attacks are easy to avoid, but hidden threats are hard to guard against. Even if Shane was very powerful, as long as they could abduct Tielle without Shane or the gods noticing, wouldn’t that be enough?

Tielle was just Tielle after all. She couldn’t always stay with Shane, and once they were apart, there would still be a great opportunity.

But don’t forget, Merica had also been separated from Shane before, and in the end, Shane arrived just in time when Merica was in danger.

This was maybe only because the Nature Goddess’s revelation had informed Shane of the incident, but who could guarantee that if something happened to Tielle, the Nature Goddess wouldn’t give Shane another revelation?

Given this, it made sense for the Lefirut Family to think about abandoning their actions.

However...

"The Lefirut Family wanted to move against Tielle because of Moro’s instructions, right?"

Would Moro be deterred by the power and energy displayed by Shane?

Impossible.

The reason was simple.

"If Moro is, as I suspect, the mastermind behind the Cosmos incident who collaborated with the ’Mirage’, then she might very well know everything I did inside Cosmos."

That included Shane single-handedly defeating the Beastman Priest Group, the fall of the ’Mirage’ at Shane’s hands, and even the fact that Shane used the Holy Sword and put forth all his strength to deal with Lilith.

In other words, this Moro might know Shane’s true identity.

Even if she didn’t know Shane’s identity, she would be aware that Shane possessed extraordinary strength and had subdued Lilith.

Yet still, she sent the Lefirut Family to the Royal Capital. What did that prove?

It proved that she wouldn’t give up her objectives over Shane’s power and the energies behind him.

So, at this time, why did the Lefirut Family suddenly withdraw from the Royal Capital and no longer prepare for action? What was the reason?

Shane always felt that there was something not quite simple behind this matter.

On the other hand, Harvis seemed to have already made up his mind.

"I came here to ask you, what are you planning to do next?" Harvis watched Shane and spoke in a low voice, "Before, I had promised to help you eliminate the Lefirut Family first, and that promise still stands."

Shane wouldn’t misunderstand the meaning of those words.

"Do you plan to ambush them on their way back?"

Shane was beginning to understand Harvis’s plan.

"That’s right." Harvis didn’t hide anything and said frankly, "Although that elite assassin squad is very secretive, and it’s difficult to track their route, based on my observation, William should go to meet with them."

Therefore, Harvis planned to have his people follow William when he left the Royal Capital, all the way until they discovered that elite assassin squad.

Then, they would find the right moment to capture them all at once.

"Is that alright?" Shane looked at Harvis, "If they are also elite in assassination, it must be quite difficult for your men to keep an eye on them, right?"

"It’s indeed difficult." Harvis did not deny it, but looked straight at Shane and said, "But I must accomplish this kind of task if I am to be worthy of a partnership with you, right?"

Hearing this, Shane couldn’t help but smile ambiguously.

Harvis’s thought process was correct.

If he couldn’t even deal with a small William and a ten-person elite assassination team, then what right did he have to confront the Lefirut Family, and what right did he have to dethrone Moro and his emperor father?

Shane had the capability to help him accomplish this, but why should he help Harvis to such an extent?

Since it was a partnership, if Harvis didn’t demonstrate sufficient skill and ability, Shane wouldn’t need the Prince’s help. He could simply take Ai Yi and Lilith and drop into the Imperial City himself, causing a huge stir. That would be better than cooperating with a Prince who could offer no help at all.

Harvis was smart enough to know he needed to provide substantial value. Otherwise, this so-called partnership wouldn’t last.

And Shane also believed that Harvis must have some other measures he hadn’t shown yet.

Considering his reputation, which could even win over Rocque, the Empire’s greatest Legendary Knight, Shane didn’t believe that the Prince’s men lacked other strong and capable individuals.

Among these capable people, perhaps there were some who could keep an eye on William and the elite assassins from the Lefirut Family?

Anyway, Shane was somewhat looking forward to it.

"Then I’ll leave it to you, Prince."

Shane readily entrusted the task to Harvis again.

"Consider it done."

A confident expression emerged on Harvis’s face.

After a few more words, the two parted ways.

Harvis left the Beizut Family residence with Rocque.

However, just before they left, Rocque, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly spoke up.

"You’re very strong, Lord Beizut." Rocque seriously said, "I’m someone who has always wished to face strong opponents, and I’ve always considered Aridia as my inevitable target."

Rocque’s words had only one meaning.

"Now, my list of targets might include one more person." Looking directly into Shane’s eyes with a fighting spirit, Rocque said, "I hope I have a chance to cross swords with you."

After leaving these words, Rocque then left with Harvis.

Shane was stunned for a long while before rolling his eyes.

"Please, spare me from such a drama filled with passion and seek out some other protagonist, for I have no interest."

That was what Shane thought.

What Shane didn’t know at that moment was that Nadura, standing by his side, was conflicted.

"Should I tell him about what the Lefirut family is preparing to do?"

Nadura naturally had a grip on the situation.

This Goddess, who had been keeping an eye on Shane, had paid some attention to the matter concerning Moro after Shane and Harvis brought it up.

Although Nadura had to devote most of her energy to Shane and couldn’t keep watch elsewhere, as a Goddess who embodied nature and had the theoretical ability to monitor the entire natural world, she could still divert a portion of her attention to discover certain ongoing affairs elsewhere.

It was the same with the Lefirut family’s affairs; Nadura had long glimpsed what those people were preparing to do.

If she told Shane now, the other party’s conspiracy would naturally be thwarted immediately.

However, should she reveal this matter to him?

"That matter with the child named Merica, I could still fudge by citing my identity as the Nature Goddess, the highest belief of the Elf Clan."

"And the Lefirut family’s affairs have nothing to do with me."

"Once I tell him about these developments, he will surely start to wonder why I’m so aware of what’s going on around him, won’t he?"

By then, the fact that she had been monitoring him would mostly be exposed.

This made Nadura hesitate.

After some thought, Nadura made a decision.

"For now, better not interfere."

With Shane’s abilities, perhaps he could resolve the situation on his own.

If something unexpected did happen, then she could remind him when that time came.

For now...

"Let this Hero marry in peace."

Nadura couldn’t help but smile.

"She wonders if Lady Lidas is aware that the Blessing she cares for as her own is about to be married."

What would her reaction be if she knew?

Nadura thought it amusing.

Unfortunately, Nadura herself didn’t know that the situation was far more severe than she imagined.

...

In the Divine World, on a floating island close to the central great island,

was the place where Anima, the Life Goddess, resided.

Unlike the island of the Nature Goddess, which was abundant with natural landscapes like forests and lakes, the island of the Life Goddess resembled a large ecological park filled with a variety of environments and teeming with life.

These were all animals.

Some were commonly seen on ground, some were rare species hard to find on earth, and there were even extinct ancient creatures from the river of history. The whole island was like a habitat for a myriad of species, brimming with Life and Vitality.

At that moment, Anima had just returned to her island, heading towards the central Temple while her face was full of contemplation.

"The Sealing hasn’t shown any problems; the Great Secret Rite of Hero Summoning is still sealed within—that much is certain."

Anima had just visited a corner of the Divine World where Hero Summoning was sealed, checking the status of the Sealing.

The seal, personally placed by Supreme God Ominis, was still functioning, inaccessible to anyone except for herself.

Although Anima couldn’t enter, the fact that the seal was intact meant that there couldn’t be any significant issues with the secret ceremony of Hero Summoning.

"At least, nobody can enter the Sealed Land and initiate Hero Summoning," Anima murmured thoughtfully. "If everything is as it was, why then was Hero Summoning activated?"

It was a question yet to be resolved.

"If only the Mother Goddess were still awake..."

Anima couldn’t help but think, immediately shaking her head to dismiss this unrealistic thought.

Because she knew that without the Demon King Omni Potanssen, nothing could stir the concern of her Mother Goddess.

It was impossible to awaken the Mother Goddess.

"I should look into the ancient texts about Hero Summoning; maybe I can find a clue."

Anima decided what to do next.

Just then, a Goddess approached Anima in a fluster.

"La-Lady Anima! There’s terrible news!"

The goddess appeared extremely anxious.

"What happened?"

Anima was startled.

In the next second, Anima’s expression changed.

"Lady Lidas has gone to the Human Realm!"

The goddess said with a gloomy face.

"What did you say?"

Anima was astounded on the spot.