Why must the devil be Defeated?-Chapter 1101 - 965: A Mature Suggestion

"Books...?"

Shane immediately directed his gaze towards the package in Lasha’s hand.

Merica, You Lin, Genom, and others had similarly complex expressions as they looked at that package.

Everyone present already knew that inside it was an ancient book shaped like a stone tablet.

Clearly, the newly born [Primordial Demon] had set these items as its target.

Demon Danass, that calculating young master, also wanted this item.

So, it must possess considerable value.

"Did you look at the records on those stone tablets?"

Shane asked Carol and Genom.

Carol and Genom both shook their heads.

"The magic power on it is too terrifying. Just by looking at it, our eyes felt like they were burning, becoming very painful."

"The moment I looked at them, it felt like my brain got severely knocked, dizzy, unable to see anything clearly."

They expressed thus.

The magic power on the stone tablets estimated to be quite special, maybe not large in quantity, but qualitatively vastly different from ordinary magic power.

When Shane first saw the package, he didn’t feel anything unusual up until he held it, when the Demon Roar Chain within him reacted, proving the magic power of the objects inside wasn’t strong, just very special.

Lasha instinctively perceived a connection to the Demon King when she saw the package.

Even Lilith sensed something amiss from far, far away.

Considering Carol and Genom’s statements, Shane had reason to believe that the power and records carried by these ultra-ancient stone tablets either required individuals of certain strength to detect them or certain special conditions.

Otherwise, it would be like Carol and Genom, seeing nothing and enduring suffering.

At this moment, Lasha suddenly remarked.

"May I take a look at the stone tablets inside?"

The Chief Maid, devoid of personal desire, actually made such a request at this time. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Lasha seemed very concerned about the records left by the Demon King.

Shane felt the same.

"I want to take a look too."

He expressed his desire.

To this, Genom and others had no objections, only Carol’s mood turned slightly serious.

"If you wish to see them, I won’t stop you." Carol glanced at Shane and then at Lasha, saying, "However, it’s not suitable for us to be present here, so I’d like you to consider carefully, Hero."

Upon hearing Carol’s words, Shane and Lasha immediately understood her meaning.

The Deputy Commander of the Elf Corps implied that their presence might once again be affected by the tablets, so it would be best to leave.

Also, although not stopping them, Carol didn’t fully approve of Shane and Lasha observing the stone tablets here.

She was likely worried Shane might be influenced by the tablets.

As for Lasha, Carol had obvious concerns.

It was understandable.

Lasha is the Demon King’s Body, a fact discovered by Sophie, Leiya, and Nia when Shane and the others first arrived at the Elf Country.

Carol’s reaction now suggested she knew this too.

Given this, letting Lasha—who is the Demon King’s Body—look at the Demon King’s records could be problematic, an outcome that couldn’t be guaranteed.

If Lasha undergoes any changes awakening something dangerous, it would be no joking matter.

Thus, while Carol wouldn’t prevent Shane and Lasha from viewing the tablets, she suggested Shane take it into consideration.

At least, if something went wrong, a Deputy Commander of the Elf Corps couldn’t shoulder the responsibility.

"..."

Lasha was silent.

After picking up on Carol’s implicit meaning, Shane also hesitated.

But, glancing at the silent Lasha, Shane’s heart softened.

"Here’s the plan." Shane considered and decided, "Let’s bring the tablets back to the Elf Country and once we join with Nudura and the others, we’ll examine the tablets carefully."

This is a precaution.

Should the tablets actually stimulate Lasha, having Nudura and Artemis present, combined with him, they should be able to handle anything that arises.

Though Shane didn’t sense anything ominous, the Blessing bestowed by the Supreme God didn’t provide any warnings or insights—very quiet—indicating there probably wouldn’t be any major issues, but as the saying goes: better safe than sorry, especially when concerning matters linked to the Demon King.

Having pondered this, Shane made such a decision.

"That’s the best course."

Carol felt somewhat relieved.

Lasha remained silent, saying nothing, but her expression had become calm, evidently understanding Shane’s intention and accepting this arrangement.

"So we’re heading back to the Elf Country now?"

Merica inquired somewhat eagerly.

She remained concerned about the situation at the Elf Country and would feel more at ease getting back to check on it.

Everyone else naturally had no objections.

"Our situation here must be unknown to Her Majesty."

"I’m sure Her Majesty is worried."

"Let’s hurry and take the items back."

"Let’s not keep the Queen and Nudura Goddess waiting."

The elf girls unanimously expressed so.

Of course, they weren’t without selfish motives.

The outfits they wore, even now, still made them feel uncomfortable. They couldn’t wait to go home and change out of them.

To have these pure elf girls expose so much of their skin while standing in the sunlight was really too much for them.

Even if Shane weren’t here, they would still feel shy and ashamed.

Especially those elf girls with particularly good figures, who now had to hide behind the others.

Seeing this, Shane hesitated for a moment, then decided to offer a mature suggestion.

"Would you like to take a picture as a souvenir? I brought a memory crystal."

Such a mature suggestion indeed.

Unfortunately...

"""""No!""""

The girls screamed in unison, causing chaos, and rejected the idea.

"Such a pity."

Shane laughed at this.

"You... "

"Bad guy!"

"Mr. Shane..."

"Pervert!"

Carol, Geno, Merica, and even You Lin either were speechless, angry, or held back their words, and voiced their disdain.

Only Lasha stood there, holding the package, with a calm expression.

"?"

Lilith, lying on You Lin’s back, rubbed her eyes. She didn’t know when she’d woken up and watched the chaotic scene, tilting her head to issue a familiar question mark.

Perhaps, the truly pure and innocent person was this little Goddess indeed.

...

Taiger Forest, Elf Country.

Months later, compared to the time of the peace festival, Elf Country had undergone significant changes.

In the village, the conditions of the streets had changed; the positions of the tree houses were entirely different from before, and even the trees had decreased significantly, as if suffering a natural disaster and undergoing reconstruction. Everywhere, busy elves could be seen.

Some elves were transporting materials, some planting trees, others using magic to pave roads and build houses, while some held parchment-like design drawings, constantly discussing, appearing as if everything was in ruins and had to be restarted.

It was inevitable that it turned out this way.

Because not long ago, this place was assaulted by a massive attack from the new [Primordial Demon].

Not only did the army of the new [Primordial Demons] advance to their borders, but even two of their transcend-level generals descended here, breaking the barrier set by the Nature Goddess over thousands of years.

The Elf Clan not only had to fight against the invading monster army, but the Nature Goddess Nudura and Justice Goddess Artemis also confronted the two transcend-level beings right here, with even Fate Goddess Lidas eventually arriving.

Such a calamity, such a battle, had already turned Elf Country into ruins, leveled by the terrible power.

Thankfully, the Elf Clan eventually managed to repel the enemy, and thanks to the goddesses, there weren’t many casualties.

Of course, while the people survived, the village was in a dire state. Even with magic assistance, in less than a month, it could only recover to this extent.

However, in the village, that gigantic tree reaching the clouds, the one hosting the Queen’s Palace, still stood.

It didn’t survive the fierce battle by its resilience; instead, after the battle, the Nature Goddess Nudura used her authority to rapidly grow it, which is why this spectacle remains.

The Queen’s Palace still sat atop it, only its position was higher than before, seemingly to overlook the entire Taiger Forest, ready to respond at the first sign of the enemy.

The impact of that battle on Elf Country was immense.

At this moment, at the pinnacle of the Queen’s Palace, stood the Elf Queen, holding her scepter, facing the wind.

She gazed towards the other end of the sea of trees, as if observing something, maintaining that posture for a long time.

After a while, a gentle and dignified voice sounded from behind Sophie.

"Are you waiting for Carol and the others to return?"

Hearing this voice, Sophie snapped back to reality, immediately turned around, and bowed to the goddess who had appeared behind her at some point.

"Nuadra Goddess."

The visitor was, of course, Nudura.

Nudura gently landed in front of Sophie, showing a gentle smile towards her.

"You’re very worried, aren’t you?"

Nudura saw through Sophie’s concerns.

Sophie wanted to shake her head but knew that in front of the Nature Goddess, who was like a mother to her and the others, there was no point in hiding it.

Thus, Sophie could only nod.

"I was just thinking, sending Carol and the others on such a mission, would it be too dangerous?"

That was what Sophie was worrying about.

"The target item is something even the new [Primordial Demons] seek. Maybe that Demon Danas invaded Elf Country just to find it." Sophie spoke with unease. "In such a situation, sending those kids, who aren’t even legendary level, to retrieve those stone tablets, really won’t cause any problems?"

That was the reason why Sophie felt uneasy all along.

Nudura understood Sophie’s feelings.

But...

"If we don’t send those kids, then we would have to send Leiya and Nia, or you and I would have to go." Nudura said helplessly, "But I can’t enter the relic protected by the Demon King’s power. You three are the core of the Elf Clan. If you leave without any reason, it would attract enemy attention at the first moment. The magical life forms outside wouldn’t stand idly by."

Considering all of the above, they could only let Carol lead a part of the elite Elf Corps to carry out this mission.

The goal was not to attract the enemy’s attention.

But now, it’s so late, and Carol and the others haven’t returned.

This made both Sophie and Nudura a bit uneasy.