Read Novel Full Chapter 661 The Grand Farce, Curtains Closed
Chapter 661 The Grand Farce, Curtains Closed
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
The magical crossfire above the Royal Capital reached a fever pitch, a pyrotechnic display so violent and dazzling that it seemed to pull the gaze of every soul in the city upward. On one side, the female demon who had systematically trampled the capital; on the other, a man who fought with a ferocity that bordered on the diabolical. To the common observer, it was a clash of titans-but in reality, Lechary held the reins with effortless grace.
”You’re persistent, I’ll give you that,” Lechary teased, her voice cutting through the roar of mana. “But surely you’re reaching your limit?”
”I don’t exactly… have the luxury of giving up,” Shinji wheezed.
Lechary was pristine. Despite unleashing high-tier sorcery for the better part of an hour, she showed no sign of exertion, not even a bead of sweat. Shinji was a different story. His clothes hung in scorched tatters, and the sheer weight of his exhaustion was visible in every ragged breath.
The 〈Furnace of Lust¹〉 was a masterpiece of magical engineering, capable of churning out a near-bottomless supply of mana-provided Shinji could keep feeding it his own soul as fuel. He had grown; he had learned to siphon the power of others, to refine it, to push his endurance past human limits. Yet, standing against his foster mother, he realized he was still just a child playing with matches. He couldn’t help but let out a dry, hollow laugh at the sheer absurdity of her power. She wasn’t just a mage; she was a natural disaster.
’Jin-kun, you really have grown up! I knew Freri-chan would keep you on your toes, but I never imagined you’d come this far in such a short time~♪’
’I didn’t realize the gap was still this wide…’ Shinji thought bitterly. ‘I guess there’s always a higher peak. I’ve been getting complacent.’
’Mhm. Both you and Shinji are still green,’ Freri’s voice echoed in his mind. ‘We need to be greedier. More power. More everything.’
He had collected high-level arts like trading cards: 〈Time Magic²〉, 〈World Gate³〉, the 〈Divine Staff Aria⁴〉, 〈Spirit Equip⁵〉. He’d convinced himself that with Freri’s growth and the 〈Furnace〉, he’d never run out of options. He thought he could out-maneuver any problem.
Lechary had just shattered that illusion. If he was to survive as the Goddess’s Disciple, “enough” power wasn’t going to cut it. He might have to face another monster of her caliber tomorrow. Self-derision tasted like copper in his mouth as he realized how much he’d let his recent successes go to his head.
’Ouch. That’s a bit of a reality check,’ he admitted.
’Oh, don’t be like that! It’s sweet to have a partner who worries about you so much ♡’ Lechary’s mental voice was practically purring. ‘Freri-chan, you’ll look after my Jin-kun for me, won’t you?’
’Naturally. Mama can go home and rest easy,’ Freri replied.
’Good girl ♡ Well then, I think our time is just about up.’
Lechary glanced far past Shinji’s shoulder. It took him a moment longer to sense it-the massive magical signature within the castle had winked out. In its place, three familiar presences were closing in fast.
Luluane, wreathed in the ethereal plumage of the Great Eagle spirit, led the charge with the other Disciples flanking her.
”Shinji-san! We succeeded in destroying the altar!” Luluane cried out.
Their armor was dented, their faces smeared with soot and grime. They had clearly been through hell, and seeing Shinji hovering there, looking like he was one gust of wind away from collapsing, they let out a collective sigh of relief. Luluane touched down beside him, her eyes flashing with a fierce, protective light as she turned to face Lechary.
”The path connecting the worlds is severed,” Luluane declared, her voice ringing with authority. “The Goddess has sealed the breach; this world will never be a foothold for the Demon King. Her Grace has offered to return you to your own realm in peace. Will you accept, or will you choose the path of pointless defiance against a God?”
”Hmm… decisions, decisions,” Lechary mused, a dangerous, playful smirk playing on her lips. “It’s a bit of a bore to just pack up and leave when things were getting interesting.”
Luluane didn’t flinch. “If you wish to fight, you will face me. I am no match for you, but if I fall, it grants the Goddess the right of direct intervention. Her Grace will surely avenge me.”
The knight’s resolve was a wall of cold iron. Realizing there was no more fun to be wrung out of her, Lechary’s interest evaporated instantly. She gave a languid shrug.
”How dull. Fine, fine. I don’t have a death wish, and I’ve had my fun for the day. If you’ll return me to my world, I’ll back off quietly.”
”Then honor the Goddess’s decree. She will not tolerate being ignored any longer,” Luluane replied firmly.
”Yes, yes, I hear you~. I’ll go play hide-and-seek until the portal’s ready. Toodles! ♡”
”Wait-!” Luluane called out.
Before she could move to intercept, Lechary spun on her heel and vanished. In a heartbeat, she was a speck on the horizon, moving far faster than any voice could carry. Luluane reached out a hand, but it was useless. The demon was gone, disappearing into the wilds beyond the capital’s walls.
They couldn’t chase her. They didn’t even have a way to track her. But Lechary was still watching. Through her magic, she peered back at the ground, eavesdropping on the aftermath. Her intuition was screaming. Luluane and those Disciples were all beauties, and if they were spending this much time around a Succubus’s son, things were bound to get spicy.
She grinned. Her gut was never wrong.
Below, the city was erupting in cheers-the “demon” had been driven away! Seeking to avoid the crowd, Shinji and the girls touched down in a deserted alleyway. Shinji practically fell onto a nearby crate, the adrenaline finally leaving his system.
”Shinji-san! Let me see to your wounds…!” Tiana exclaimed.
”I’m alright… you guys look worse off than me,” Shinji protested weakly.
”Our treatment is already finished. Tiana, please perform healing magic,” Luluane commanded.
”Understood! Disciple-sama, excuse me,” Tiana said.
”Tiona, go report to Richt-san-“
Luluane’s orders cut short. Tiana was already peeling back Shinji’s scorched shirt to get to his chest, while Tiona had stayed by Shinji’s side, summoning a spirit beast specifically for high-speed healing. They were hovering over him, their touch a bit too familiar, their concern a bit too intimate. Luluane, who knew nothing of their physical relationship with Shinji, felt a sudden, sharp pang of dissonance.
(They’re… they’re so close to him… both of them.)
She’d seen the Disciples treat wounded soldiers before, but this was different. There was a tenderness there that went beyond duty. But Luluane, being the earnest girl she was, pushed the thought away. Of course they care for him, she told herself. He’s a heroic Disciple of the Goddess. They simply revere him.
Lechary, watching from afar, cackled. She knew that look. She knew that distance. She saw that Luluane was the only one in the group who hadn’t been “claimed” yet.
’He should be Jin-kun’s type, too… poor girl,’ Lechary thought, watching Luluane’s internal struggle.
Luluane looked at the three of them-the two girls fussing over the boy-and felt a wave of inexplicable melancholy. She couldn’t watch anymore. After a moment of hesitation, she turned her back on them.
”I… I’ll go report to Richt-san. Come to the royal castle after finishing Shinji-san’s treatment,” Luluane said, her voice small.
”Understood, Master,” the Disciples replied in unison.
”Sorry, Luluane-san. I’m counting on you,” Shinji called out.
Luluane didn’t turn back. She ran. Her face was the picture of a maiden in the throes of unrequited, agonizing love. Lechary’s expression turned purely ecstatic.
’She’s head over heels for him! And she hasn’t said a word! Why? Different Goddesses? The “married man” thing? Or is she just that dense? Honestly, Jin-kun usually handles these things better, but…’
Lechary didn’t know about the promise not to lay a hand on Luluane. To a Succubus, a girl showing that much affection was a meal served on a silver platter. To Lechary, the fact that Shinji and Luluane hadn’t slept together yet was a cosmic error that needed correcting.
”Well, I suppose Mommy has to help out a little at the end~♪”
Unlike the cautious Freri, Lechary didn’t care about intentions. She wanted her son to have his dessert. And so, her predatory gaze fixed firmly on the retreating back of the blonde knight.
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Locked on not only by Freri but also by Lechary.
What will become of Luluane-san’s fate…?
The battle-filled “farce” ends here, and the story moves forward.
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Summary:
The spectacular battle between Shinji and Lechary concludes as the altar is destroyed by Luluane and the Disciples. Lechary agrees to withdraw peacefully after the Goddess closes the breach between worlds. However, the chapter ends with Lechary observing the romantic tension between Shinji and Luluane, deciding to intervene in their relationship.
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Character Insight:
Shinji experiences a moment of humility, realizing the massive power gap between himself and true ‘monsters’ like his foster mother. Luluane’s suppressed feelings for Shinji become more evident to outside observers, especially as she notices the intimacy between him and the other Disciples.
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Behind the Scenes:
The author notes that this ‘farce’ of a battle was a way to wrap up the immediate conflict and pivot back to character-driven plot development.
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TL Notes:
1 \\u21a9 Furnace of Lust: Shinji’s unique magic that converts lust/sexual energy into magical power.2 \\u21a9 Time Magic: A high-level school of magic involving the manipulation of temporal flow.
3 \\u21a9 World Gate: Magic used to travel between different worlds or dimensions.
4 \\u21a9 Divine Staff Aria: A specialized magical item or spell utilized by the protagonist.
5 \\u21a9 Spirit Equip: The ability to channel the power of a spirit into one’s physical body or equipment.
Notes:
• Lechary – Shinji’s adoptive mother from a different dimension (the Demon King’s world), now acting as the herald of a Demon King who has accidentally invaded Shinji’s world.
• Luluane – Female. An apostle of a different goddess. She has long, flowing hair and a pale complexion. She is sincere and remorseful for the accidental summoning, repeatedly apologizing and showing genuine concern. Her relationship with Shinji is initially tense but becomes more relaxed as they work together. She is also a summoner and has a close bond with her disciples, who see her as an older sister figure.
• Tiana – Female. Luluane’s first disciple. She has blue hair tied in a round bun, a petite build, and a well-defined, feminine figure. Energetic, confident, and competitive, she is quick to speak and express gratitude. Her relationship with Shinji is respectful and positive.
• Richt – Leader of the Resistance group ‘Liberators,’ who welcomed Shinji and led strategy discussions.
• Tiona – Female. Luluane’s second disciple. She has red braided hair and fluffy cat ears. Slender yet curvaceous, she is modest, quiet, and reserved, contrasting sharply with Tiana. Her relationship with Shinji is polite and apologetic for the rude summoning.
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