The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 492: “You Cannot Pass.”

Lucy’s explanation made Shien look surprised.

An invincible magician corps?

Wasn’t that a bit of an exaggeration?

“Even stronger than the Royal Knights?”

Shien asked Lucy, expressing his doubts.

Lucy rolled her eyes.

“You have to understand that although the Royal Knights are strong, they’re only the strongest in the Kingdom.” Lucy said, “The Kingdom of Mitra is just one of the human nations. It might be stronger than many other countries, but in terms of military strength alone, the Empire is actually superior to the Kingdom, and the Royal Knights might not be able to defeat the Empire’s strongest knight order.”

“And that’s just among humans. Other races also have their own elite legions.”

“For example, the beastmen’s Priest Corps, and the dwarves’ Iron Cavalry, are all no less powerful than the Kingdom’s Royal Knights, perhaps even surpassing them.”

Lucy’s words made Shien understand.

“No wonder there are so many high-level beastmen priests in that Priest Corps, with Oz and Maeve being legendary-level and near legendary-level respectively.”

With such a group of experts, the beastmen Priest Corps was indeed no weaker than the Kingdom’s Royal Knights.

The Royal Knights were the pride of the Kingdom of Mitra, not the pride of the human race.

Since even the Kingdom of Mitra was just one of the many human nations, it wasn’t surprising that other races within the human race also had elites comparable to, or even surpassing, the Royal Knights.

The Elven Race was one such case.

As a naturally magical and long-lived race, their long lifespans and exceptional talent combined had produced many powerful magicians.

These elven magicians formed the most powerful magician corps of the Elven Race, and also the most powerful magician corps of the human race, comprised of nearly a hundred archmages above level eighty, becoming the greatest pride of the Elven Race—the Elven Corps.

“The Elven Corps, like the Kingdom’s Royal Knights, is a royal guard directly under the command of the royal family.”

Lucy whispered to Shien.

“It is said that the Elven Corps has two commanders of equal status, both confidantes of the Elven Queen, and two of the only three legendary-level experts in the Elven Race, both above level ninety-five. Together with the Elven Queen, the most powerful legendary archmage of the Elven Race, these three even formed the renowned Thirteen Heroes with the Hero Mitra’s companions and legendary experts from other races in the war a thousand years ago, fighting against the Beast Demon, one of the Six Demon Lords.”

In other words, the two commanders of the Elven Corps and the Elven Queen they served were all living legends of the human race.

They participated in the war a thousand years ago, fought alongside the Hero, and were even members of the renowned Thirteen Heroes, respected figures among the human race.

Especially the Elven Queen, the ruler and strongest of the naturally magical Elven Race. In terms of magical prowess alone, she was unmatched among the human race.

“Master told me that about three years ago, he challenged the Elven Queen, and even with his Unique Skill, he almost couldn’t win. In the end, he exploited a weakness and exhausted her magic power, only then achieving victory and becoming the strongest human.”

Lucy revealed this secret to Shien.

“And even now, Master often tells me that if they fought again, he might not be able to defeat the Elven Queen.”

This was an existence who might be even stronger than Aldia.

Shien became somewhat interested in this Elven Corps.

After all, his battle with Aldia ultimately only tested his abilities as a warrior, not his magical abilities.

Now, the world’s strongest magician corps was right before him. How could Shien not be interested?

But Shien’s interest wasn’t reciprocated.

“I’ll ask again, who are you?”

The elven magician at the forefront spoke again.

“Are you enemies? Or intruders? Don’t tell me you’re travelers who strayed here by accident. Ordinary travelers can’t break through our Elven Race’s barrier, let alone bring such a dragon.”

She raised her staff, pointing it at Yulin.

“Roar!”

Yulin immediately roared in displeasure, creating a powerful shockwave that blew through the surroundings, making the glowing trees sway.

“Be on guard!”

Seeing Yulin losing her temper, the members of the Elven Corps weren’t afraid at all. With their leader’s command, they all raised their staffs and began to gather magic power.

Shien believed that the next moment, they would unleash their prepared magic, powerful advanced magic, burying them all in a sea of fire.

Just then…

“W-wait! Sister Carol!”

Melika squeezed through the crowd and appeared before the Elven Corps.

Seeing Melika, Carol, the leader, was surprised.

“Melika? Why are you here?”

Carol subconsciously stopped gathering magic power.

Not only Carol, but also the other members of the Elven Corps stopped as well.

“That’s Melika?”

“Melika is back?”

“Could these people be guests invited by Melika?”

“This…”

The members of the Elven Corps all seemed to know Melika. Their valiant and stern demeanor vanished, and they started chattering like ordinary girls, surprised and curious.

It was hard to believe that they were the elites of the Elven Race, the world’s most powerful magician corps.

Everyone exchanged glances, seemingly stunned by the sudden change in atmosphere.

Only Lucy murmured,

“It seems the relationships within the Elven Race are quite good.”

Otherwise, this world-renowned magician corps wouldn’t even know the name of an ordinary elven girl, let alone seem so familiar with her.

Of course, it was also because the Elven Race had a small population, so naturally, they could recognize and remember the names of every member of their race.

The atmosphere eased slightly because of Melika’s appearance.

Carol, the leader, only now seriously observed the others, besides Yulin.

Yulin’s presence was too strong, her dragon’s might overwhelming, clearly a powerful dragon.

Seeing this being known as the King of Monsters, the Elven Corps naturally focused all their attention and most of their vigilance on Yulin, neglecting to observe the others.

Now, Carol and the other members of the Elven Corps turned their gazes to Shien and his group.

Upon seeing this, the expressions of Carol and the Elven Corps members changed.

Because they discovered that those overshadowed by Yulin’s presence were all extraordinary individuals.

“L-look at that human girl…!”

“Oh my god…”

“She’s so beautiful…”

“This is the first time I’ve seen a human as beautiful as the Elven Queen…”

“So beautiful…”

The elven girls of the Elven Corps exclaimed in admiration.

The person they were referring to was naturally Lucy.

Of course, some were also looking at Airi and Lilith.

“So cute!”

“How can they be so cute…!?”

“I want to hug them!”

“Me too!”

Hearts appeared in the eyes of the elven girls as they squealed, making Lilith tilt her head in confusion, and Airi frown, seemingly displeased by the word “cute.” If those who knew her saw this scene, they would be worried that these elven girls might be incinerated by her dragon’s breath in the next moment.

Lasha, on the other hand, stood silently at the side, as if trying to erase her presence, motionless and indifferent.

As for Shien, some were also looking at him.

Or rather, the first people the Elven Corps looked at weren’t anyone else, but Shien.

They stared at Shien, not saying a word, not showing any reaction, as if they were shocked and uncertain about something. In the end, they all looked away.

As if they didn’t want to look at him any longer.

“…”

Shien was speechless.

Only Carol, the leader, looked at Shien and his group with a serious expression, her grip on her staff tightening.

This reaction told others that Carol wasn’t calm.

Because she had already sensed that these people with Melika, except for the maid, all possessed extremely powerful magic power.

“Melika, are these all guests you invited to the Peace Festival?”

Carol asked, her tone serious, as if confirming something.

“Y-yes! Sister Carol!” Melika said quickly, “They are all my companions, and they have no ill intentions towards this place!”

Melika quickly explained.

Otherwise, if a conflict broke out, it would be a disaster.

Of course, Melika wasn’t worried about Shien and the others, but about these elven sisters before her.

They had all taken care of Melika before, especially Carol, one of the four vice-commanders of the Elven Corps, whose strength ranked among the top five in the Elven Race. She had even taught Melika the basics of magic. For Melika, this vice-commander was both a teacher and a sister.

Naturally, Melika wasn’t the only one who had received Carol’s guidance.

Basically, everyone in the Elven Race was like family. Carol not only taught Melika magic, but also many other elven children, allowing them to learn magic and take the first step towards becoming elven magicians.

Therefore, Melika didn’t want to see Carol get hurt.

It wasn’t that she was overly worried, but she knew very well that these people around her were all big shots she couldn’t afford to offend.

However, what she feared most came to pass.

“Alright.”

Carol was silent for a moment, then said,

“Since they are your invited guests, then they are friends of our Elven Race. I can allow them to enter the Elven Homeland with you.”

Before Melika could feel relieved, Carol’s tone suddenly changed.

“However…”

Carol raised her staff and pointed it in a certain direction.

“The others can enter, but you cannot.”

The air instantly froze.

“Heh.”

Shien chuckled.

But this time, his smile wasn’t bright.

The person Carol was pointing at wasn’t anyone else.

It was him.