This was the first time they had seen a human dare to argue with Lildas like this, and the two of them even started a childish fight, making it hard to believe that this was actually happening.
If this scene were seen by outsiders, they would probably be shocked, right?
But no matter what, Shien truly showed no fear towards Lildas, the strongest goddess, and Lildas was throwing a tantrum like a child. This was reality.
As a result, everyone was surprised to find that the atmosphere between them was actually quite warm and comfortable.
It was like two close friends playing around, or a family having fun, like watching siblings bicker.
Soon, Lildas, unable to defeat Shien, started crying again.
“Lucy, look, he’s bullying me, he’s a bad guy!”
Lildas gave up on Shien and threw herself into Lucy’s arms, complaining with a wronged expression.
“It’s… it’s okay, Lady Lildas, Shien is just joking with you.”
Lucy could only hug Lildas and pat her back, comforting her.
Shien couldn’t help but retort,
“And you call her your daughter? Who’s the daughter here?”
Their roles were completely reversed.
“Waaah!”
Lildas cried even harder.
She was crying from anger.
Although it might be true, he shouldn’t say it out loud!
Didn’t he know it was hurtful?
“Alright, you should stop talking.”
Lucy really wanted to hit Shien.
She also knew that it was impossible for this unreliable guy to show respect to a goddess.
Thinking back to when they first met, after learning her true nature, hadn’t this guy also ridiculed her mercilessly?
This lawless Hero was truly something else.
“It seems it’s better to let Lildas stay here and accompany Lucy.” Anima still smiled wryly, then looked at Yuler. “I’ll take Earl Buztout to the inner sanctum. You stay here and take care of the Goddess of Fate and Princess Lucy.”
“Yes.” Yuler seemed surprised that Anima was planning to personally guide Shien, but he didn’t say anything and agreed obediently.
“I have no objections.” Shien seemed indifferent and looked at Lucy. “Then I’ll go by myself.”
“Yes.” Lucy nodded. “I’ll wait for you outside.”
“Let’s go then.” Anima stepped aside, gesturing for Shien to proceed, and said with a smile, her eyes still closed, “Before we reach the inner sanctum, I’ll give you a proper introduction to this treasure left to the human race by the Mother Goddess.”
“Thank you for your trouble.” Shien bowed to Anima.
Thus, the group parted ways.
Lucy, with the crying Lildas, went to the waiting room under Yuler’s guidance.
Shien, led by Anima, headed towards the inner sanctum.
Nadue glanced at both sides.
“Then I’ll stay as well.”
With Anima there, Shien should be fine.
She could take this opportunity to observe the situation in other directions.
For example, the Raifurut family.
…
“We’re here.”
When Anima said these words, Shien stopped.
Shien and Anima had arrived at the deepest part of the temple.
There were no buildings here. It was like an open-air plaza, very spacious.
“This is the inner sanctum?”
Shien was a bit surprised.
Looking around, there was nothing in this spacious plaza, only a gate standing in the center.
Yes.
A gate.
A gate stood alone in the middle of the plaza, looking very strange.
The gate looked simple and unadorned, like an old stone gate covered in dust, without any decorations, only a single character carved on it—”Logic.”
“This is the gate that directly connects to the [World’s Logic].”
Anima said with a serious expression.
“Those who pass through this gate will enter another space.”
“That is the inner sanctum, the closest place to the [World’s Logic].”
“From there, you can directly observe the workings of the [Logic], see how the world operates in the most direct way, immerse yourself in it, and gain enlightenment.”
“Based on this enlightenment, you will gain unimaginable benefits.”
It could be a sudden increase in level, the sudden acquisition of a skill, or even the awakening of a Unique Skill. Anything was possible.
“This treasure has cultivated countless strong individuals for the human race. Some were completely unknown before entering the inner sanctum, their strength and potential ordinary, but they gained extraordinary insights, and after coming out, their progress skyrocketed, becoming great figures recorded in history.”
Anima turned to Shien.
“If you’ve truly made up your mind, then go ahead.”
“Go and push open that gate.”