Why must the devil be Defeated?-Chapter 1082 - 946: Even the Author Couldn’t Fill These Plot Holes

Chapter 1082: Chapter 946: Even the Author Couldn’t Fill These Plot Holes

After that, Lidas and Anima no longer mentioned anything about the Demon King.

Their understanding of the Demon King was limited to this, beyond which they were not privy to the situation.

Compared to the matters of the Demon King, they were obviously more concerned with the Dwarf Clan and the emerging [Primordial Demon].

According to these two Goddesses, with arrangements for the returning Beastman Race already made, they began interrogating and questioning the captured Beastmen and Dwarves, attempting to extract intelligence on the emerging [Primordial Demon] from them, or at the very least, the current state of the Dwarf Kingdom, to make arrangements accordingly.

In Shane’s opinion, the former was likely a lost cause; even Gewura was deemed unlikely to hold any crucial information. Given Danass’s flawless methods, it was impossible for there to be any slip-up that would allow intelligence to be extracted here.

However, the latter seemed to provide some room for maneuvering.

Those dwarves were craftsmen sent by the Dwarf King Natsu to Cosmos, so they should have some understanding of the current state of the Dwarf Kingdom.

If they grasp the current state of the Dwarf Kingdom, sending people to reclaim it wouldn’t be too difficult.

At least, according to known intelligence, there were only two Legendary-level strongmen in the Dwarf Clan, even less than the Elf Clan, which had the smallest population, and overall their strength was slightly weaker than the Elves.

Facing such a Dwarf Clan, the kingdom might find it difficult to reclaim them, but if the Divine Race intervenes, even with most of their might left in the Divine World, they should be able to achieve it.

This was assuming Lidas and Anima did not intervene.

And unlike in the crevices of Cosmos, where the power of the Divine Race could be suppressed, at most, Transcendent Level beings like Lidas and Anima wouldn’t be able to go there.

If Transcendent Level power ran amok in such an underground kingdom, being buried alive would be an imaginable consequence.

Conversely, the enemy must have the same concerns.

This means that this time, in the Dwarf Kingdom, there wouldn’t be a situation where two Transcendent Level Heroes were lying in ambush.

Perhaps there could be traps set there, but they definitely wouldn’t threaten the Transcendent Domain.

Unless Dwarf King Natsu wanted to annihilate his own clan, sacrificing all his people, he wouldn’t allow the emerging [Primordial Demon] to set such dangerous traps in his country.

In summary, this was going to be a small-scale war involving entities below the Transcendent Level domain.

Lidas even shared a piece of intelligence with Shane.

"According to detections, the Ragna Empire, which has already fallen, has its main force, now in retreat, heading toward the land where the Dwarf Kingdom is located. We plan to time it just right, send our troops to rescue them, and join forces as we both aim to conquer the Dwarf Kingdom and reclaim the Dwarf Clan."

This information captured Shane’s interest.

After all, the situation on the Ragna Empire’s side was something he had also been keeping an eye on.

Don’t forget, that was already akin to his domain. He and Harvis often cooperated and took care of each other, and he was quite concerned about their safety.

"So, after the campaign against the Dwarf Clan, will the people from the Ragna Empire also come to the kingdom?"

Shane tentatively asked.

"Barring any unforeseen events." Anima smiled, replying: "In the current Human Realm, aside from the kingdom and the Elf Country, all other territories have either fallen or aligned with the emerging [Primordial Demon] side. After the campaign, the people from the Ragna Empire will likely have no choice but to come to our kingdom and join us."

The kingdom had now become the only relatively safe place in the entire Human Realm, serving as the base camp for both the Human Race and the Divine Race.

If those from the Ragna Empire want to settle down and find a chance to retaliate and reclaim their empire’s territory, they would inevitably need to come here and join forces with this side.

Otherwise, having lost their territory, they would just keep fighting and retreating like rootless floating weeds, and ultimately face a total annihilation.

Thus, the arrival of the Ragna Empire could be considered a certainty.

"By consolidating the power of the Human Race like this, we can break the stalemate." Lidas earnestly said: "Once we integrate all the major forces of the Human Race, we will have the upper hand."

Lidas and Anima’s calculation was simple: to integrate as much of their forces as possible and defend the last bastion of the Mitra Kingdom.

In doing so, the emerging [Primordial Demon] would be left with only two options.

Either continue causing trouble in the dark.

Or find an opportunity to launch a full-scale attack.

Shane might still worry about what schemes Danass might be plotting in the shadows, hence unable to sit still, but Lidas and Anima were different.

At this point, they were hoping the emerging [Primordial Demon] would continue hiding in the dark and not reveal themselves.

Because, the longer it dragged on, the more advantageous it was for them.

The longer it drags, the more likely they are to contact the Divine World, perhaps even the Demon Realm, and eventually rebuild the channels of the three worlds, gathering the full might of the Three Great Races.

At that time, no matter how strong the emerging [Primordial Demon] was, facing the joint aggression of the Divine Race, Demon Race, and Human Race, their only path was destruction.

In other words, they could afford to drag things out, but the enemy could not.

This was Lidas and Anima’s train of thought.

Of course...

"Whatever you all know, that guy must know too."

Shane sighed inwardly.

How could Danass not know that dragging things out would be unfavorable for him?

Isn’t he also wary of the Three Great Goddesses and the Six Great Demons joining forces?

If he weren’t wary, he wouldn’t have destroyed the channels, trapping the Demon Race in the Demon Realm.

But he also needs time.

Time to make preparations.

That Goddess had already mentioned that war was not his ultimate aim.

His ultimate aim was only one.

That was the Resurrecting Demon King.

Perhaps war was merely a means to gather the conditions necessary for resurrecting the Demon King.

He didn’t need to win at all; he just needed to achieve his ultimate goal, and that was enough.

However, at this point, Shane couldn’t help but have a very natural question.

"Why does that guy Danass want to resurrect the Demon King?"

Considering what that guy had shown so far, it didn’t seem like it was based on any grand ambition.

He wasn’t someone who wanted to conquer the world with the power of the Demon King, nor was he like those Old Demon Clan Faction members who wanted to extol the Demon King, indulge in war, and revert the world’s situation to how it was a millennium ago.

"What exactly is he looking for in the Demon King?"

Shane couldn’t help but sigh again.

It’s just one mystery unresolved, and another one appears.

"If this were written as a book, with so many plot holes, the author wouldn’t be able to fill them all, right?"

Shane humorously criticized himself to ease his mood.

Then, Shane made his farewells to Lidas and Anima, left the Divine Hall, and set off toward Luoqi’s chambers.

Unfortunately, the Female Knights of the Holy Sword Knights who were guarding the chambers informed Shane that Luoqi had been summoned by Anxi, seemingly to discuss some matters.

"Alright."

Shane scratched his head.

The Slacking Princess now has no time to slack off, always busy coming and going, managing the handover between the Divine Race and the Human Race, never finding a moment to rest.

"I’ll find a chance to send her some consolation gifts."

Shane could already imagine the girl rolling and wailing in her heart, desperately shouting, "I don’t want to work."

Recalling how before heading to Cosmos to rescue Iris and others, that princess was so busy she hadn’t even returned to her chambers at night, needing to catch up on sleep during the day, with exhaustion clear on her brow, Shane felt compassion.

She’s my future wife, after all. It’s impossible not to feel for her.

But there was nothing he could do.

Though he was a noble, a marquis no less, he hadn’t participated in any of the kingdom’s strategy meetings or coordinated with kingdom operations.

It wasn’t that he resisted; it’s just that, besides being the kingdom’s noble, he was only a hero.

His place for strategic meetings wasn’t in the kingdom but in the Divine Hall with Lidas and Anima.

To put it frankly, the kingdom didn’t think it necessary for Shane, as a hero, to act on "trivial matters," but rather he should focus on the affairs concerning the entire Human Race, Divine Race, and even the Demon Clan with Lidas and Anima.

Thanks to this, even Anxi and Liya wouldn’t dare to call Shane to participate in the kingdom’s strategic meetings as a mere noble, to handle the kingdom’s trivial matters.

If they dared, even the populace might grow dissatisfied.

Of course, Shane wasn’t idle, and he has occasionally stepped in to eliminate Demon Infants threatening the Royal Capital’s defenses, with the Beizut Family continuously engaging in frontline battles under Vivian and Tielle’s lead, exterminating Refined Demons and Demon Infants rather than just idling in the Royal Capital.

Vivian, in particular, has been coordinating something with Riley lately, summoned from time to time by the kingdom, reportedly for extremely important operations requiring her involvement.

This morning was no exception.

While in the dining hall, Vivian mentioned that she has been in the Royal Palace, involved in large-scale operations of the kingdom, with the Beizut Family primarily managed by Tielle, Merica, and You Lin.

Tielle also mentioned.

"Vivian is the Kingdom Guardian God, the last shield of the kingdom, at times more important than Princess Luosilusti in certain areas."

These words sparked endless curiosity in Shane.

He knew that there was something very special about Vivian, earning her great importance to the kingdom’s upper echelon. Ai Yi had also mentioned the title "Kingdom Guardian God," but Shane never understood what was so special about it.

Thinking of this, Shane suddenly became very curious about what Vivian was currently doing.

Thus, Shane returned to the Beizut Family, intending to find Vivian.

However, upon returning to the Beizut Family, a strange feeling made Shane halt his steps.

"This is..."

Shane squinted, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

Immediately, Shane used Instant Movement, disappearing from the spot.

...

Time, rewind to three minutes ago.

At this moment, Lasha had just finished her work and was heading toward the garden, bathed in greetings and screams, under the adoring and reverent gazes of servants and maids.

Just then, a small figure suddenly appeared in front of Lasha.

"Miss Lilith?"

Lasha stopped in her tracks, stunned.

The small figure in front of Lasha was none other than Lilith.

You could see, Lilith frowning, like a child just woken up, staring displeased ahead, and had positioned herself protectively in front of Lasha.

Before long...

"Oh? You’ve discovered me so quickly this time? As expected of our highest and strongest Evil God!"

With such a spirited voice, malice began to pervade the space.

A black shadow, like dark flames burning, quietly emerged.

It was indeed the Evil God from before.