Witch, Fireball and the Evil God of Steam-Chapter 813 - 147: Your Heart’s Desire

These past few days, Ethan hasn't been idle either. He has scoured the entire Simpler Clan library but found no clues related to the unknown substance inside the Flayers. However, he is convinced that the estate must harbor some undisclosed secrets.

Little Dark's mind reading failed on Duke Ash, a similar situation had occurred inside the sanctuary, where Little Dark couldn't read the minds of those council members during their standoff. Therefore, Ethan guessed that the secrets hidden by the Simpler Clan, and even the disappearance of the Silver Emperor and other founders, are all connected to the Holy City mentioned by the elders.

It has permeated this world for a much longer time, even before the First Epoch was born, one observer had already contacted the other True Gods under the guise of the God of Truth. The war that broke out between humans and the Old Gods was very likely orchestrated by the God of Truth.

So if the God of Truth had also been here before, what was their reason for contacting the Simpler Clan?

"You're quite leisurely, aren't you?"

A male voice emerged from the darkness, originating from behind the column in the room; one could instantly imagine it belonged to a cold and difficult-to-deal-with person.

"Haven't you noticed that this house is already surrounded? It seems your tricks have been seen through by those wolves."

"Thanks for the warning, Zophie."

That night, most of the liberated "pets" fled the Imperial Capital. However, Assassin Master Zophie stayed behind, spending an entire day adjusting his mindset. Ethan tacitly refrained from mentioning his encounter with the Third Princess.

The current Zophie has ample reason to seek revenge on the whole Silver Radiance Empire, with a raging fire of anger burning in his heart. If not for Ethan's restraint, Zophie might have stormed into the Royal Palace to assassinate Henry VI that very night.

Of course, such reckless behavior would only wastefully cost him his life. Ethan increasingly realized that the battle between the Demon King and the hero was nothing more than a reality show meticulously planned by the nobles of the Silver Grey Empire. Titles like "the Empire's Strongest Man" and "the Assassin Master who comes and goes without a trace" were announced to enhance the show's appeal.

For those who understand the game rules, no one pays attention to Lance, the "Empire's Strongest Man."

Indeed, that's the case. Duke Ash nearly took Lance's life with just four elite assassins.

"Ha, an unexpected delight."

The library door pushed open, several figures entered the room simultaneously, blocking all escape routes for the two men. Zophie immediately drew his dagger, ready to face the battle.

All the intruders were wearing identical attire, hiding their faces under black masks.

"Sir Ethan, may I ask why you are here alone at such a late hour, having a private meeting with this former empire's wanted criminal? He should be in the Royal Palace, being led by the Third Princess on a leash."

This provocation clearly triggered Zophie, and in an instant, three thrown daggers aimed for the throats of the intruders, though such obvious attacks were easily deflected.

The Flayers scrutinized the two in the room, and with this, their suspicions had concrete evidence, almost proving that Duke Ash and his wife were being controlled by these two foreigners' demon art.

Tonight is a good night to act. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

While they were conversing, another team of Flayers had already set their sights on the white-haired woman named Lindong. After several days of observation, they had confirmed the two's professions.

The mage mastering some bizarre incantations, perhaps related to ancient magic.

A frail physique has always been a mage's greatest weakness, so they forever have to hide behind knights or swordsmen during coordinated battles. Being surrounded in a room full of assassins in an encounter like this is the worst situation for a mage.

They had already secured an advantage, so there was no rush to attack. Perhaps they could extract more information from this outsider, or at the very least, enjoy the pleasure of toying with their prey.

"I commissioned the Assassin Master to investigate some secrets of the Simpler Clan for me."

Ethan answered the Flayers' inquiry truthfully, "As for why I'm here... Duke Ash has no objections."

Before coming, he sought Duke Ash's consent and received a token from him allowing free exploration of the estate. However, the estate might still hide many secret areas only known to Duke Ash.

Ethan considered himself a helpful and enthusiastic citizen.

Young Master Fabius wished for a witch to visit their home. Even though this request was a bit challenging, Ethan still tried to fulfill Young Master Fabius's last wish; not only did he invite a genuine witch to the Simpler Clan estate.

Clearly, they were satisfied with this; Duke Ash was all smiles every day, and the Imperial Capital People praised that the Simpler Clan had become much more amiable lately.

"Do you also want to make a wish?"

Ethan asked, as a novice "Evil God," he was still adapting to his new identity. Through observing friends like Old Ba, he understood that fulfilling human wishes is a required lesson for every Evil God. In fact, before the distant First Epoch, the Old Gods established connections with humans in this way.

Although these intruders were not his believers, it did not prevent him from doing his best to fulfill their wishes.