Mitra Kingdom, Royal Capital.

Lia, accompanied by Charl, walked down the resplendent corridor of the Royal Palace and entered Lucy’s bedchamber.

Lucy’s room was unchanged.

The only difference was the absence of nobles trying to curry favor or get close to her. Since Shien and Lucy’s official engagement, she was no longer a single princess, but a betrothed woman, a royal soon to be married. With the royal family’s approval, no noble dared to pursue the Kingdom’s Treasure anymore. It would be not only stealing someone’s fiancée, but also slapping the royal family in the face. Therefore, however unwilling, those nobles could only give up, no longer daring to pester the engaged Lucy.

Of course, there were always those who refused to give up, and those foolish, arrogant nobles. While not daring to pursue Lucy openly, they secretly plotted and schemed. If not for Shien being backed by the Demon Race and the God Race, with Airi, the Dragon Demon, even declaring that harming him was equivalent to offending the Demon Race, some might have already acted against him. Even so, some nobles, taking advantage of Shien’s absence, had set up traps targeting the Buztout family.

However, recently, those plots had all come to nothing.

“After all, those guys wouldn’t dare to act against a Hero,” Lia said, walking down the corridor of the bedchamber.

Now, the fact that Shien was the Hero was known throughout Omnipotence.

This naturally caused strong reactions from the Human Race, the Demon Race, and the God Race. The Demon Race and the God Race were deeply connected to the Hero, their overreaction to the Hero’s reappearance after a thousand years understandable.

As for the Human Race, their reactions were also varied and intense.

The Mitra Kingdom was no exception. After all, this was the Kingdom of Heroes. Learning that a Hero had appeared among their nobles, and that this Hero was the fiancé of the Kingdom’s Treasure, the infamous Earl Buztout, caused a strong reaction from both the citizens and the nobles. Those nobles who had been plotting in secret were terrified and withdrew their schemes upon hearing this news. The Hero’s title was too intimidating, especially in the Mitra Kingdom, where reverence for Heroes was deeply ingrained.

However, recently, another undercurrent emerged in the Mitra Kingdom, stirring up those nobles again. Especially today, a piece of news further fueled their malicious intent.

Lia came here because of this.

“What do you think Lucy’s reaction will be, Charl?” Lia asked, sighing.

Charl, who was silent, naturally knew what she was referring to. But asking her this question was a bit much.

“How would I know Princess Lucy’s reaction?” she said with a bitter smile, “Ever since returning from her last trip, she’s been staying in her bedchamber, even in her room, not going out. Many in the royal family are discussing whether she was affected by Earl Buztout and the Dragon Demon’s matter.”

This had been a hot topic in the Royal Palace recently. Even Lia still found it unbelievable.

“Engaged to a Demon Lord?” she said, as if having a headache, “It sounds like a nightmare.”

“Indeed,” Charl agreed, “For the natural enemy of the Demon Race to marry a Demon Lord, one of their apex beings, when this news first came out, everyone thought it was just a political ploy by the Demon Race to appease us.”

“But now it’s confirmed,” Lia said helplessly, “Sara, the Moon Demon, even made a public declaration with the other Demon Lords, saying that Airi, the Dragon Demon, will officially be engaged to Earl Buztout. How could this be a ploy?”

“Many will probably cause trouble after hearing this news,” Charl said in a low voice, “After all, Earl Buztout’s official fiancée is Princess Lucy. This Dragon Demon appearing halfway, this is troublesome.”

The situation was indeed troublesome.

In this world of Omnipotence, marriage wasn’t something to be taken lightly. Although polygamy was allowed, usually, there would only be one official engagement ceremony for the principal wife. Once the engagement ceremony was held, the position of the principal wife was basically confirmed. And after the principal wife, whether it was a concubine or a secondary wife, there wouldn’t be another engagement ceremony, only the wedding ceremony.

Therefore, after Shien and Lucy held their official engagement ceremony, Lucy’s position as Shien’s principal wife was basically set.

But now, with Airi’s sudden appearance, things became complicated.

“That’s the Dragon Demon, one of the Six Demon Lords, an apex being of the Demon Race. In terms of status, even kings are inferior to her, only the Three Goddesses of the God Race can be considered her equals,” Lia sighed, “For such a person to marry, how could she possibly be a secondary wife?”

Generally, the principal wife’s family background and status had to be the most prominent. Otherwise, who would accept someone with a lower status above them? If a woman with a more prominent background was about to marry into the family, they might even depose the current wife and give up the position of principal wife.

Such matters were originally unrelated to Lucy. In terms of family background, who could be more prominent than a princess? Moreover, Lucy wasn’t just any princess, but the Kingdom’s Treasure, a direct descendant of a Hero, inheriting the Holy Sword and favored by the God Race, even blessed by Lildas, the Goddess of Fate. Such a woman, practically the most unattainable person in the Human Realm, how could anyone have a more prominent background than her?

But now, such a situation had occurred.

Lia could imagine the current chaos in the Royal Palace and outside. “The beloved Kingdom’s Treasure, officially engaged, now faces the possibility of being deposed?”“How could the royal family allow this? How could the citizens of the Kingdom allow this?”“But if they don’t, how can the Demon Race be appeased?”“Marrying a Demon Lord to a former enemy is already controversial. Now that the matter is settled, fine, but she can’t even be the principal wife, having to be a secondary wife to a princess of the Hero’s Kingdom?”“How is this possible?”

Because of this, the royal family held an emergency meeting, with Ancil, all the royal family members, and even high-ranking officials discussing the matter. Lia wasn’t present because she was sent by Ancil to see Lucy’s reaction.

But thinking about it, even Lia felt anxious.

“That damned guy, my Lucy isn’t enough for him, and he still has to mess with someone he shouldn’t. Does he think he can do whatever he wants just because he’s the Hero?” Lia didn’t know how many times she had cursed Shien.

But she also knew that Shien and Airi had been together for a while now. For that notoriously ruthless Dragon Demon to willingly act as a human’s protector, there had to be something going on between them.

Moreover, compared to this matter, the chaos among the three races was the most important issue. Lia knew that if not for this sudden engagement, the news of the Hero’s reappearance would cause even greater conflict between the God Race, the Human Race, and the Demon Race.

Everything was fate, and no one could be blamed.

“Sara, the Moon Demon, this must be the plan of that renowned strategist of the Demon Race,” Lia sighed for the umpteenth time, “I can’t believe they’re willing to do this.” Having a Demon Lord marry a human, the Demon Race was truly playing a dangerous game. If not for this drastic measure, it would be difficult to quell the unrest among the three races.

“I just hope nothing happens to Lucy.” This was Lia’s only concern.

Charl remained silent, unsure what to say.

With heavy hearts, the two arrived at the inner chambers of Lucy’s bedchamber.

“We greet Her Highness, Princess Lilia!” The female knights of the Holy Sword Knights knelt before Lia.

“Where is Lucy?” Lia asked directly.

A female knight immediately replied, “Her Highness has been in her room for several days, and she instructed us not to approach, not even to bring her meals.” Her tone was worried.

Lia’s heart sank, and she couldn’t help but worry, “Could she really be that devastated?”

Even Charl was concerned.

Lia rushed towards Lucy’s room without even knocking, pushing open the door and entering.

“Lucy!” she called out.

Instantly, an indescribable aura enveloped her. It was both solemn and sacred.

“—!?” Lia’s expression changed drastically.

“Y-Your Highness…!?” Charl, who followed her in, was also shocked.

The indescribable aura filled the room, not dissipating because of their intrusion. The source of the aura was a figure standing by the window.

She was as beautiful as a goddess, as ethereal as a celestial being.

A gentle breeze blew in from the window, stirring her long, snow-white hair and the ribbons and skirt of her elegant court dress. Her figure was incredibly captivating.

Lucy just stood there, looking out the window.

“L… Lucy?” Lia called out hesitantly.

Lucy seemed to sense something and slowly turned around. Her brilliant golden eyes met Lia’s gaze.

“Th-This is…!?” Charl’s eyes widened.

“Lucy, your eyes…?” Lia was also shocked and shaken.

Lucy, however, looked at Lia as if she hadn’t seen anything and said,

“What’s the matter, Sister Lia?” Her voice was as cold and clear as a celestial being’s, making one hesitant to offend her.

Lia’s eyes flickered, then she couldn’t help but ask,

“Lucy, could you have already…?” She asked tentatively.

Lucy, seemingly understanding her question, nodded. “Yes, I succeeded,” she said, her cold words making Lia’s expression turn complex. She knew what this meant: Lucy was no longer the same, completely transformed. It also meant that Lucy’s efforts over the past ten-plus years had finally borne fruit. From now on, this world would have one less peerless genius, replaced by an expert, an absolute powerhouse, possibly even capable of rivaling Transcendent Level beings.

“Just say what you want to say, Sister Lia,” Lucy said indifferently.

“…I’m here to tell you that Shien and the Dragon Demon’s engagement is officially confirmed,” Lia said with a complicated expression.

“Really?” Lucy’s expression remained unchanged, as if hearing about a trivial matter, her tone still indifferent, “Father and the nobles must be arguing, right?”

“Probably,” Lia said with a bitter smile, “The Kingdom might cancel your engagement with Shien.” This was the most likely course of action for the Kingdom, canceling the engagement rather than being pressured by the Demon Race or having Shien break it off himself. Moreover, the Kingdom wouldn’t want their most prized Treasure to be a secondary wife.

Lucy’s reaction, however, was still cold and indifferent.

“Go tell them,” she said, “Tell them I’ve successfully obtained that power.”

“This…” Lia hesitated.

“Go,” Lucy said coldly, “Once they know I’ve succeeded, they won’t think they can decide my life anymore.”

These words made Lia’s heart skip a beat.

“…Alright.” After a long silence, Lia sighed softly and left Lucy’s room with the shaken Charl.

The door closed, and silence returned to the room.

Lucy watched them leave, then after a while, her golden eyes dimmed, returning to their original wine-red color. The coldness on her face also disappeared, replaced by a look of resentment.

“That bastard, I’ll settle the score with you when you return,” she muttered, pouncing onto her bed and hitting the pillow repeatedly.

Looking closely, two words were written on the pillow—”Shien.”

“Hiss~~~”

Walking down a street in Central City, Shien Buztout, engrossed in the sights around him, suddenly shivered.

“Hmm?” Lilith, nestled happily in his arms, tilted her head in question.

“It’s nothing,” Shien, sensing the little goddess’s curiosity, patted her head and muttered, “Just a sudden chill. I wonder why.” He fell into deep thought.

“Hee hee.” Lilith seemed to find this amusing, giggling.

Shien pinched her cute little nose, then dismissed the strange chill. “It must be some other villains plotting against me. Oh well, I’m used to it,” he thought, incredibly calm. Whether he truly wasn’t afraid or had simply given up on caring, only he knew. Glancing at the sky, he pondered, “It’s getting dark. The Demon Lords’ meeting should be over, right?” It was time to go back.

“Alright, let’s go back, Lilith.”

“Mm-hmm!” Lilith naturally agreed. Wherever Shien was, that was her playground. She wasn’t attached to the scenery on the street.

So, they headed back to the Supreme Castle.

Along the way, demons knelt on the ground, facing the full moon in the sky, their eyes closed as they chanted something silently, like devout believers praying.

“Am I standing out too much?” Shien wondered, walking with Lilith in his arms, the only one standing while all the surrounding demons knelt.

Fortunately, the demons’ eyes were closed during their prayers, not even opening when they heard his footsteps.

However, some demons who had finished praying glanced at him strangely, as if looking at an outsider, not a heretic, but still different.

“It seems they see me as an outsider,” Shien thought.

Lilith, however, seemed sleepy, her head nodding against Shien’s chest, and soon, she fell asleep.

“Just like a child,” Shien chuckled, tightening his hold on her, shielding her from the wind.

Just like that, under the night sky, bathed in moonlight, Shien returned to the Supreme Castle’s gate.

“Huh?” He stopped. A figure stood at the gate, as if waiting for him.

“Finally decided to come back?” A little girl, holding a pillow, glared at him. It was Airi.

“You were waiting for me?” Shien raised an eyebrow, walking towards her, “Is your meeting over?”

“Yeah, it’s over,” Airi replied casually, but a complex emotion flickered in her eyes as she looked at him.

Shien didn’t notice this, only feeling a bit emotional. “Didn’t expect this, did you?” he said with a smirk, “We were just separated for a few days, and now we’re engaged.” Airi definitely didn’t expect this when she returned to the Demon Realm with Lid and Millu. Even Shien found it strange. Who would have thought that upon reuniting, they would be engaged? Life was truly unpredictable.

Of course…

“Whose fault do you think this is?” Airi narrowed her eyes, staring at Shien, “If you hadn’t so carelessly exposed your identity, things wouldn’t have become so complicated.”

Shien protested,

“Do you think I wanted this? Who could have imagined that an Imperial Consort, a descendant of Erei, could achieve Transcendence using a hidden treasure left by the Supreme God?” In that situation, if he hadn’t used his full power, he would have been defeated by Mara’s final attack.

Airi naturally understood this. However, she still wanted to complain. “I was only gone for a while, and you already got into such a big mess. If I had known, I wouldn’t have returned to the Demon Realm,” she said, almost saying, “You can’t do anything without me.”

Shien touched his nose awkwardly. “Who knew that even with Lilith by my side, I could still get into trouble?” he said helplessly. A Transcendent Level being in this world could practically do anything. With Lilith by his side, he never thought he would be in danger. Moreover, his own strength wasn’t weak either. Why would he fear anyone below Transcendent Level? No one would expect him to be in trouble under such circumstances.

Yet, caught off guard, both he and Lilith suffered losses.

Who could he complain to?

“The Greater Spirit of Death, huh?” Airi, also knowing that no one was to blame, frowned and muttered, “Although I’ve heard about the incident from you, I’m still surprised.”

This couldn’t be helped. “Throughout history, besides those of us born with the potential to reach Transcendence, only Heroes could surpass the limits of life. Other beings, under the rules of Logic, cannot achieve this.” “Even that guy in the Original Demon is a Half-Demon by birth, having the potential to reach Transcendence, not through cultivation.”

“And now, a necromancer who survived Anima’s attack thousands of years ago has actually created a being capable of surpassing the limits of life. If it weren’t for the fact that such a being truly exists, and even succeeded, I wouldn’t believe it.”

Even Airi was amazed.

“Well, it’s just a trick,” Shien shrugged, “She only achieved it by borrowing the power of that supreme treasure, not through her own strength.”

“That’s true,” Airi agreed after some thought, “Since it involves the Supreme God, anything is possible.”

The title of omnipotent Goddess wasn’t just for show. There was nothing she couldn’t do in this world. Even the world’s logic was a set of rules established by her. The so-called limits of life were just something she could manipulate at will. If she weren’t in seclusion, she could probably create a Transcendent Level being with a snap of her fingers, right? The only one who could challenge her was the Demon King. Even the omnipotent Goddess couldn’t completely negate the Demon King’s power. The reason Omnipotence was divided into the Human Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Divine Realm was because the Demon King split the world into three before her death, a feat even the Supreme God couldn’t reverse.

If the Supreme God wanted to, she could instantly make the possessor of the Greater Spirit of Death or the Half-Demon truly transcend, right?

Therefore, it wasn’t surprising that the Supreme God’s first material form could help a Greater Spirit of Death transcend. For the Supreme God, it was probably a trivial item, but for others, it was a true treasure.

“Anyway, since another unstable, powerful being has appeared in this world, we should be careful,” Airi said, looking at Shien and warning him.

“Your identity is special, and you have enemies. They’re definitely watching you in secret. Don’t wander off or disappear without telling anyone, understand?” Clearly, Airi was worried about him.

Shien, however, smiled fearlessly.

“I’m hoping they’ll all show themselves, so I can take care of them all at once.”

Having read countless novels with annoying villains, he hated those who plotted in secret and wouldn’t confront him directly. Although mindless villains were also annoying, at least dealing with them was straightforward and satisfying.

Did those who schemed in secret think that readers would find them intelligent and charismatic?

No, a truly intelligent and charismatic boss would use all sorts of methods before revealing himself, and when he did, he would already have the upper hand, directly confronting and defeating his opponents.

Those who acted tough but only ran away and hid in the shadows, weren’t intelligent or courageous, just annoying cockroaches.

If possible, Shien hoped those guys would quickly reveal themselves, so he could eliminate them and end the story, to avoid being accused of dragging things out… (random thoughts)

Airi looked at Shien strangely, as if sensing his resentment. Then, as if thinking of something, her expression turned complex.

“Hey,” she said suddenly,

“Have you ever thought about what kind of person you are?”

This strange question stunned Shien.

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