Why must the devil be Defeated?
Chapter 457 - 445 will definitely be eaten.

Chapter 457: 445 will definitely be eaten.

So it came to pass, the day when Shane and Luoqi got engaged finally arrived.

On this day, there was no business in the Royal Capital, nor was anyone working; instead, there were various entertainment activities and celebratory parties everywhere.

The Kingdom Knights led a grand parade throughout the Royal Capital.

Joyful music of unknown origin filled every street and alley.

Every household hung up curtains and lit magic lamps vastly different from the usual, creating an atmosphere akin to the New Year, brimming with laughter and joy.

With deliberate propaganda and encouragement from the Royal Palace, the entire Royal Capital took the lead in sounding the trumpets for this historic engagement feast.

Naturally, the other cities did the same.

Even if there were those who were reluctant to celebrate the engagement of Luoqi to another, with the royal command for a nationwide celebration in Pu Country, they had no choice but to show outward compliance with the order.

Thus, at least on the surface, it seemed the entire Kingdom truly entered into a mood of unified celebration.

Even the adventurers took the day off from work, except for a few who had accepted special missions to contribute their efforts to the nationwide engagement feast. The rest of the adventurers ate meat and drank wine heartily at the adventurer’s guild.

However, the topics of their conversation were quite interesting.

"Princess is getting married, and my youth is over," lamented one adventurer.

"Don’t say that, it’s just an engagement, they haven’t truly married yet," another one rebutted.

"Even if it’s just an engagement, it nonetheless arouses envy and jealousy," said another.

"Indeed," agreed the rest.

Conversations like these were incessant within the adventurer’s guild.

Meanwhile, within the adventurer’s guild in Lamijion, a bunch of adventurers were sighing as well.

"Who would have thought, that kid who was once only Level 10 and despised by everyone, is now not only becoming an Earl but also got engaged to Princess Luoqi and Lusi," one mused.

"Just a few months ago, that guy was just like us, also an adventurer."

"We’re all adventurers, why are the disparities so huge?

"God really is blind," complained one bitterly.

"Exactly."

"I don’t understand how such a devil could have such good luck."

"If only I had taken up that assignment to the Royal Capital back then."

"If I had gone then, maybe I would’ve been the one engaged to the Princess," one dreamed aloud.

"Right, I could have done it too," another said confidently.

The adventurers wallowed in their sour grapes, seeming as though they had chewed on several tons of lemons.

Among the crowd, Leon was also there.

His team had changed.

Magre had been killed by Beddo, and Udilis was gone as well.

Yet, Leon still managed to attract two highly Levelled adventurers through his own means.

Yes, both were female adventurers, each of Level 40 or above, which was considered quite high in Lamijion.

Unfortunately, not every high-Level female adventurer could also possess striking beauty.

The two female adventurers Leon currently had were just so; one with an indescribable appearance, the other muscular like a man.

They clung affectionately to Leon’s side, ignoring the disdain and chills from those around them, and fed Leon with coquettish voices.

"Try some of this, Lord Leon."

"Lord Leon is also lucky to have us sisters dote on him, and isn’t at all inferior to Shane, right?"

"Exactly."

"Come, let’s show everyone our happiness, Lord Leon."

The two female adventurers smiled sweetly, but their looks and figure made Leon’s smile extremely forced.

Looking at the two distinctly unique-looking teammates in his arms and then recalling Luoqi’s beauty he had seen in the Royal Capital, Leon’s envy and jealousy surged more than anyone’s at that moment.

"I also went to the Royal Capital, why didn’t such a great fortune fall upon me?"

For Leon, who had always aspired to become a noble, everything about Shane now was the object of his envy and jealousy.

They both headed to the Royal Capital at the same time, but now Shane was not only getting engaged to the most beautiful woman of the Human Race, the treasure of the Kingdom, but he was also becoming a noble. And not just an ordinary one; he started off as a Viscount and would soon be an Earl, becoming a true Upper-Level noble. Furthermore, with the support of the Divine Race and the Demon Clan, Shane’s future achievements and status were imaginable.

Leon found this hard to accept.

It wasn’t that Leon lacked self-awareness, but a few months ago, when they went to the Royal Capital together, their statuses seemed equivalent. Now the gap had become so vast that it was painful.

Especially considering the fates of the two men, which couldn’t be more different.

Shane became a noble in the Royal Capital, while Leon suffered humiliation there, struck down so badly that he had to return to the countryside to struggle on with life.

Shane caught the attention of the Princess in the Royal Capital, while Leon was looked down upon by the women around him, plummeting in status.

Udilis, who had once considered all the pretty women close to Leon as rivals, after seeing more outstanding men in the Royal Capital, returned to Lamijion completely unimpressed by Leon.

The reason Udilis was not here was simple: she had dumped him, accompanied her family’s large trading caravan to the Royal Capital.

It was said that Udilis was preparing to take over her family’s Magic Tool Shop, gaining experience and working in their Royal Capital branch.

And her aim was clear: to marry into a wealthy family, become a wife to a noble or a concubine to a Great Noble, basking in prosperity and wealth.

Leon really wanted to cry.

He really did.

"Lord Leon."

"Lord Leon."

The two rugged teammates continued to call out to Leon in syrupy voices.

The smile on Leon’s face, stretched to its limits, looked uglier than crying.

Leon’s marriage to this sister duo and the domestic life that followed were events that occurred not long thereafter.

As for Leon, he was still daydreaming.

"One day, I’ll become a man everyone envies, just like Shane...!"

For that goal, Leon would swallow all his bitterness and grievances, open his mouth wide, and bite into the food his teammates brought to his lips.

That scene looked utterly pitiful no matter how you looked at it.

Meanwhile, Riley was not in the guild but inside a shabby small residence, keeping company with seven adorable little girls.

All seven of them sported dog ears and tails. They seemed to be under ten years old, yet each one bore a slight resemblance to Lu Muya as they stood in a row before Riley.

"It seems everyone is ready," Riley said with a satisfied nod and a smile. "In a few more days, Big Sister will take you all to the Royal Capital, how does that sound?"

On hearing this, the little girls’ eyes shone brightly.

One timid girl raised her hand.

"Is our sister in the Royal Capital, Riley?" she asked.

Like her, the other little girls gazed at Riley with timid eyes yet filled with gleaming anticipation.

"Yes," Riley replied affectionately, not meaning to deceive the little ones. "Your sisters are all in the Royal Capital, waiting for you, okay?"

This prompted a barrage of impatient questions from the girls.

"So we’re going to live in the Royal Capital from now on, right?"

"I heard there’s a big, big house for us to live in!"

"It’s Sister’s teammate’s house!"

"No, it’s Sister’s man’s house!"

"I heard it belongs to the Princess!"

"How exciting!"

The girls chattered on like this, buzzing with lively excitement.

Especially the mention of "Sister’s man" gave Riley quite a start.

"Where did you hear such a thing?" she quickly asked.

The little girls didn’t hesitate in their reply.

"The old grandma next door told us!"

"We showed her the letter our sister sent us!"

"Because we can’t read!"

"The grandma said the letter mentions our sister is now living in a very impressive man’s house!"

"She also said that a girl as cute as our sister, living in a boy’s house, is surely going to get eaten up!"

"So that means he’s Sister’s man!"

"We just don’t know what ’eaten up’ means!"

Chattering again, the little girls gave Riley a headache.

"Oh no, this is a huge misunderstanding..."

With a sigh, Riley realized the trouble brewing.

"Forget it, let Lu Muya worry about it herself."

Who would have thought those girls would suddenly declare they couldn’t return to Lamijion and instead had decided to settle in the Royal Capital?

Even Riley herself was shocked when she first received the news.

Especially considering Vivian and Tielle’s peculiar nature, they didn’t seem like the types to want to stay in the Royal Capital permanently.

Yet unexpectedly, this time, they had decided to remain there together.

"Whose doing is this?"

Muttering to herself, the person Riley thought of was that incredible man.

"I never imagined that in just a few months, he would become the fiancé of the Princess, so perfect I can’t even feel jealous."

But on second thought, given his status, he seemed more than worthy of Luoqi.

"It’s just, I wonder if Vivian and the others might also..."

Otherwise, why would they be so eager to stay in the Royal Capital?

"Really..."

Riley couldn’t help but laugh to herself.

Outside, the festive atmosphere continued.

The engagement banquet for Shane and Luoqi had only just begun.

...

Royal Capital, Lake Heart Island Temple.

In the Temple’s deepest place, beyond anyone’s sight, a radiant door suddenly appeared and opened, allowing a figure to step out gracefully.

It was the Goddess.

With skin like snow, hair long as a waterfall, a graceful figure, tall and beautiful, with dazzling white hair and blue eyes, draped in white vestment robe, the stunning Goddess emerged.

"It’s been a long time since I’ve been to the Human Realm,"

The gorgeous Goddess mused, as if lost in nostalgia or reminiscing something.

But after a while, only indignation remained on her face.

"I want to see who it is that dares take my beloved Blessing away."

"Shane Beizitu, is it?"

"Just wait."

With a face full of fury and hostility, the most powerful Goddess of the present walked with resolute steps, leaving the sanctuary of the Temple.