In other words…
“Is this Hero’s potential and special nature even greater than Mitra’s?”
No wonder even Airi favored him, Lid and Millu held no hostility towards him after meeting him, and even Sara, their eldest sister, said he was special and had been observing and investigating him.
Such a Hero, with such immense potential, summoned in this era after a thousand years, the secret behind this must be significant, right?
Moreover, he even had Lilith, the Evil God, by his side…
“Things are getting more and more interesting,” Kamina’s expression turned joyful.
…
“—” Silence descended upon the area before the gate.
As Shien slashed at the seemingly invisible, powerful being, the terrifying aura instantly vanished. All the demons in Central City felt the pressure lift, no longer needing to endure it. They looked at each other, then stood up, still shaken. Commotion gradually arose, and Central City became noisy again.
The flames around Shien also subsided, and the seals on his Holy Sword returned.
However, neither Hartley, nor Liel, Hart, and Gray, dared to look at Shien the same way as before.
Especially Hart and Gray.
“I originally thought he was just a junior…” Gray said, a bitter look on his face. He hadn’t expected this new Hero, whom he had only met briefly once, and who was engaged to someone from his family, to possess such power. Although he had sensed Shien’s extraordinary nature, surprised by his young age and Legendary Level strength, and believed that even if his level wasn’t as high as his, coupled with the Holy Sword’s power, he would still be a formidable opponent, at least his equal, he still underestimated him.
If not for this, Liel wouldn’t have mentioned that he and Hart were no match for Shien.
“Could this be why Master Shafney values him? Because he’s already capable of reaching the same level as her?”
Thinking of this, the bitterness on Gray’s face deepened.
And if Gray’s feelings were bitter and complex, then Hart’s were pure terror.
Recalling that suffocating feeling, Hart almost lost his composure.
“I… I actually had killing intent towards such a being?” He was completely terrified.
Along the way, seeing the growing closeness between Shien and Shafney, the jealousy and killing intent in his heart intensified. Upon arriving in Central City, he even considered finding an opportunity to eliminate this Hero. If not for the fact that Shien was about to become the Dragon Demon’s fiancé, and his own considerable strength made Hart wary, he might have already started plotting.
Only now did the suppressed killing intent in his heart vanish like a doused flame.
How could he possibly kill him? How could he eliminate him?
With that aura that made even him want to flee, if he dared to act, he would undoubtedly be killed.
Not only would he die, but even Shafney might not protect him, and even the Bi’an Clan might be annihilated!
This easily imaginable outcome made Hart tremble all over.
“Fortunately… fortunately, I saw his true strength…” He was incredibly relieved, his back drenched in cold sweat.
Shien, unaware of their inner turmoil, simply sheathed his Holy Sword, deactivated [Samsara of Heaven’s Decree], turned around, and embraced the pouncing Lilith.
“Can we go in now?” he asked Hartley casually, stroking Lilith’s head as she beamed. He acted as if nothing had happened. ree
Hartley looked deeply at Shien.
“Please follow me.” She didn’t mention what just happened and led the way.
“Let’s go,” Shien said with a smile, following Hartley.
“Heh heh,” Shafney chuckled, looking at his back with amusement, then followed him.
“…” Liel, Hart, and Gray fell into a heavy silence.
One bit her lip.
One’s face was pale.
One’s eyes were filled with complex emotions.
Then, they followed Shien, silent.
—”Hero.”
Only now did they truly understand the terror of this legend passed down for tens of thousands of years in Omnipotence.
Supreme Castle, Top Floor.
Led by Hartley, Shien and the others arrived here. This place, like a palace, was grand and spacious, but unlike human palaces, it wasn’t overly ornate or luxurious, but rather solemn and dignified, similar in atmosphere to a temple, only lacking its sacredness.
People here unconsciously straightened their backs, becoming serious and quiet.
And unlike the top floor of the Succubus Fortress, which was restricted to Shafney and those she allowed, this place was filled with various people: demon warriors standing guard like statues, officials carrying documents, seemingly handling various matters, all Higher Demons above level seventy.
This was astonishing.
“Higher Demons above level seventy everywhere…” Even Gray’s expression turned serious, clearly impressed.
One of the requirements for joining the Mitra Kingdom’s prestigious Royal Knights was being at least level seventy. And the Royal Knights only had seventy-seven members. Although this was just the number of members in the Royal Knights, not the total number of those above level seventy in the Mitra Kingdom, as the Adventurer’s Guild also had thirty-three Rank 7 adventurers above level seventy, and the Knight Commanders and Vice-Commanders of various territories were also above level seventy, the number of high-level warriors and magicians in the entire Mitra Kingdom was still far less than here, where they were as common as ordinary staff.
Gray, having lived in Succubus City for over twenty years, had seen many Higher Demons, but never so many in one place.
Liel and Hart, however, were unfazed.
“This is the most important administrative center in the entire Demon Realm. Those who work here are responsible for managing the Demon Realm’s affairs and interacting with the Divine Realm and the Human Realm. How could they possibly do these jobs if their levels were too low?” Hart explained to Gray in a low voice.
The Demon Race valued strength. Therefore, to manage various matters and people, one needed sufficient power to command respect and fear. And when representing the Demon Race in interactions with other races, to demonstrate their strength and earn the respect of the God Race and the Human Race, those involved in diplomacy also needed to be powerful.