Why must the devil be Defeated?
Chapter 470 - 456 The Punished Goddess

Chapter 470: 456 The Punished Goddess

No matter what, since things had developed to this point, there was no use in continuing like this.

Even though the rumored Goddess of Fate had truly refreshed Shane’s perception of her, causing him a pang of faint pain, Shane felt that if he didn’t stand up and say something now, there was no need to go through with the wedding.

It wasn’t because someone was opposing it that the wedding shouldn’t happen, but if someone could cause a scene at his own engagement party and he remained silent, why even bother getting married?

At that point, he might as well change his name to Shane Song Bezut.

So, Shane stood up.

"Lidas, is that correct?"

He had started by directly calling her by her name.

This caused Lidas to flinch and changed the expressions of Sera, Ai Yi, Anima, Anxi, and Princess Luoqi.

The difference was that Sera and Ai Yi were intrigued, while Anima, Anxi, and Princess Luoqi were worried.

Anima was worried that Shane might become angry.

Princess Luoqi was worried that Shane might speak impetuously in a moment of rashness.

Anxi’s concerns were simpler; he just feared that Shane might offend the greatest Goddess currently among the Divine Race.

Only Lilith, her gaze fixed on Shane, was very calm, as if she would support him no matter what he did.

In such a situation, Shane began to speak.

"I would like to ask the Lady Goddess," Shane said nonchalantly, "what exactly does a Blessing mean to you?"

Lidas answered the question without hesitation.

"Of course, they are beloved children," Lidas replied without hesitation. "Especially Luoqi, she is so well-behaved and excellent, and such a special being, I could even consider her my true child."

"My true child?" Shane was momentarily taken aback.

He didn’t know what Lidas meant by her words.

However, Shane just wanted to say.

"Since you value Luoqi so highly, I would like to ask if you have ever asked Luoqi for her opinion on this matter, from when you appeared to now, constantly opposing this marriage?"

Shane’s words were quite straightforward.

"This..."

Lidas was rendered speechless.

Shane immediately pressed his advantage.

"You haven’t asked Luoqi for her opinion at all and have unilaterally denounced this marriage, isn’t that a bit much, not just as a God but even for a person?" Shane mocked, "Or does the Lady Goddess feel she is so exalted, holding everyone’s fate in her hands, that whatever you say must be so, and a mere mortal blessed by you simply has no right to object?"

As soon as these words left Shane’s mouth, everyone realized things had taken a bad turn.

This was no longer a matter of speaking presumptuously; it was offending someone.

"Shane!"

"Lord Bezut!"

Princess Luoqi and Anxi couldn’t help but speak out.

Let alone Anxi, even Princess Luoqi dared not hear Shane continue speaking like this.

After all, no matter how you look at it, Lidas was at the pinnacle of the Divine Race, an omnipotent being of Omni Potanssen; if he truly offended her and affronted her, the trouble would be immense.

Moreover, Princess Luoqi didn’t want to see Shane and Lidas in too much conflict.

Because not only had Lidas always been the Goddess protecting her, she had always been kind to her, granting her many special privileges and care.

The special status of Princess Luoqi in the Divine Race, apart from her own factors, was also largely thanks to Lidas’s care.

In such a case, being caught between a lover on one side and the object of faith and affection on the other, Princess Luoqi naturally didn’t want their relationship to go sour.

This was also the reason why Princess Luoqi had always been afraid to speak up; she feared her words might provoke.

But before Princess Luoqi and Anxi could say anything, Sera and Ai Yi spoke up.

"Don’t interrupt."

Ai Yi said this in a tone that brooked no argument, silencing Princess Luoqi and Anxi.

"I think he’s quite right; let him continue," Sera said, seeming to revel in the chaos.

"Uh-huh."

Lilith nodded, not clear if she really understood, but as long as it seemed to be in Shane’s favor, nodding was the right thing to do.

Amidst this, Anima hastily interjected.

"Actually, Lidas does very much respect the wishes of those she blesses," Anima explained like this: "When Princess Luoqi refused to live in the Divine World, Lidas was very reluctant, but in the end, she respected the will of the Blessed and didn’t interfere further; there’s also her other Blessing, who didn’t want a divine presence to interfere too much with her life, so Lidas has been holding back her pain, even though she found out she was ostracized and targeted by nobles in the Royal Capital, she never intervened."

Anima’s explanation didn’t move Shane, but it did affect others there.

"Another Blessing?"

Princess Luoqi was surprised.

"The Goddess of Fate has another Blessing?"

Anxi was equally shocked.

Sera and Ai Yi were also surprised.

"Do humans still have talents of that level?"

"And right in the Royal Capital?"

Sera and Ai Yi both fell into deep thought.

Unbeknownst to the people present, Lidas had another Blessing, and this Blessing was both far in the horizon and close in the Royal Capital.

This greatly surprised everyone.

Only Shane knew that the person Anima was referring to was none other than Tielle.

However, it was the first time Shane had known that the Goddess of Fate had always been paying attention to Tielle, and knew everything about Tielle being ostracized and targeted in the Royal Capital.

It seemed, indeed, as Anima had said, the goddess was quite concerned about her Blessings.

But concern could not be used as an excuse.

"Anyway, I think Lady Goddess owes me an explanation," Shane crossed his arms, showing no sign that he felt he should respect the other party, and said calmly, "After all, I’ve done nothing against heaven or reason, nor have I offended the Divine Race. My engagement to Luoqi was approved and allowed by the Royal Family and the Kingdom under mutual affection before it was decided."

Which means...

"There’s nothing unreasonable about my engagement party, and naturally, there’s no reason for it to encounter any unwarranted denial or opposition," Shane spread his hands and said, "Of course, if Lady Goddess believes that we humans should not have any complaints, shouldn’t question what the goddesses do, and it’s perfectly right for divine will to affect others’ lives and disrupt their happy events, then pretend I haven’t spoken."

As soon as he finished speaking, a sudden silence fell over the entire place.

Everyone seemed at a loss for words and fell into silence.

"Well said."

Ai Yi actually applauded.

"Um, it’s logical and well-spoken; I also think it was very well said."

Sera smiled sweetly.

These two great figures of the Demon Clan seemed as if they couldn’t wait to see the goddess from the Divine Race make a blunder, even happier to see the humans rebelling against the Divine Race, their faces beaming with joy.

In fact, the sight of the Three Great Goddesses-level beings being embarrassed in front of humans was something the demons, as longstanding adversaries, found greatly satisfying.

All along, the Human Race had held attitudes of worship, belief, fervor, and even blind admiration toward the Divine Race, with almost no one ever rebelling against the gods.

Especially in this world, where the Divine Race was close to the Human Race and genuinely present, they had always protected the human beings from ancient times, making the worship of the Divine Race deeply rooted, without ever being questioned or doubted.

In such circumstances, the chance to see the Divine Race embarrassed by humans was something that the people of the Demon Clan could not help but enjoy.

What’s more, Shane’s words were indeed compelling and irrefutable.

"Woo..."

Lidas once again started welling up with tears, as if she had received a heavy blow, her expression on the verge of crying, making Shane feel like he was bullying a child.

Anima also managed a wry smile.

She naturally knew that what Shane had said was reasonable.

But as a long-time sibling and sister, Anima knew that although Lidas was sometimes influenced by a strong sense of duty and responsibility, leading her to lose control of her behavior, her intentions and character were truly not bad.

Moreover, even though Lidas was the strongest and oldest of the Divine Race, due to her always being forgetful and clumsy, both the gentle Anima and the dignified and courteous Nadura regarded her as a younger sister.

So...

"Let’s do this, Mr. Shane, I will apologize on behalf of Lidas. How do you feel about that?"

Anima said this very seriously.

"Let... the Life Goddess apologize?"

Anxi became quite anxious.

This was no laughing matter.

As one of the Three Great Goddesses, Anima held a high rank and power, considered as one of the pinnacles of this world, genuinely divine. Making such a being apologize would be overwhelmingly humbling.

But Anima had already made up her mind to do so.

There was no choice; Lidas was very stubborn. Even if she realized her mistake and regretted it, she would only endure it with a wronged expression and not choose to compromise.

If that was the case, then Anima had to compromise on her behalf.

Anima didn’t see this as a loss of face.

Firstly, Anima was naturally a very gentle and reasonable person, and if she was indeed wrong, she would sincerely apologize, even if the other party was a beggar.

Secondly, Anima was the Life Goddess, to whom all life was equal in her eyes, and unless fallen, she wouldn’t regard herself as superior.

Lastly, Shane deserved this kind of treatment.

No matter what, Anima was clear on this.

Clear that the man before her was not just any ordinary person, but a genuine Hero.

Facing a Hero, the Divine Race had always held respect.

Bowing to a Hero was not difficult for them as goddesses.

However, just as Anima was resolute in her decision, a wronged Lidas spoke out.

"Anima, don’t apologize."

Lidas wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes, and then, unexpectedly, said these words.

"I was the one who did it; I’ll handle it myself."