The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 523: “Why Don’t You Say That Again?”

“Devour me?”

When Shien uttered those wicked words, Melika was stunned, then gripped her staff tightly, looking scared.

But just as Shien thought she was nervous about him doing something bad, Melika said weakly,

“Why do you want to eat me? I don’t taste good…”

Melika looked scared and a little aggrieved.

“…”

The wicked smile on Shien’s face froze.

…Did this girl think he meant it literally, like eating her to satisfy his hunger?

It was said that elves were pure and innocent. It seemed to be true.

Otherwise, how could she not even understand his innuendo?

“I don’t mean that kind of eating.”

Shien was speechless.

“Not that kind of eating?” The little elf looked confused. “Then what kind of eating?”

Shien was momentarily at a loss for words.

And the little elf persisted.

“What kind of eating is it?” Melika asked, puzzled. “Can’t you tell me?”

This innocent little elf seemed to be sulking.

Shien’s lips twitched.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to tell her, but he was afraid of corrupting her, did she understand?

If she didn’t believe him, he could take this innuendo to the next level.

However…

“I can tell you.” Shien’s eyes darted around, and he suddenly smiled like a sly fox. “But you have to promise me first that after I tell you, you’ll let me devour you, okay?”

Hearing this, Melika looked scared again.

Being devoured, how terrifying!

She didn’t have much meat on her, and her skin was thin. If Mr. Shien wanted to eat her, would he roast her whole over a fire?

That sounded terrifying!

But this was Mr. Shien’s request…

As an elf with a selfless view of love, Melika gritted her teeth.

“Will… will it hurt?”

Melika asked cautiously.

Shien felt a surge of something he couldn’t quite name.

“It might hurt a little.”

Shien said this seemingly as a warning, but the smile on his face was undeniably mischievous.

“How much will it hurt?”

Melika looked nervous.

“Well, it depends on the person.” Shien, being an honest man, said truthfully, “Like Lucy, she finds it very painful. Diere, on the other hand, is quite resilient. She didn’t feel much pain and quickly recovered.”

“Really?” Melika was stunned, then asked in surprise, “So, Princess Lucy and Diere have also been devoured by Mr. Shien?”

“Of course.” Shien nodded firmly. “I’ve already eaten them. They can’t escape now.”

“I-is that so?” Melika was stunned again, confused. “But the princess seems fine, and Diere went to the Empire. It doesn’t look like they were eaten…”

“That’s why I said I don’t mean that kind of eating.” Shien explained innocently, “The kind of eating I’m talking about is a bit different from what you understand. Those devoured by me won’t suffer any visible damage, only losing some invisible things. Therefore, even if you’re eaten by me, there won’t be any lasting effects. I’ll gain great benefits, and you’ll only feel a little pain.”

Hearing this, Melika’s heart stirred.

“Just a little pain, and Mr. Shien will gain great benefits?”

Melika seemed to only care about this.

“Yes.” Shien said again, seriously and firmly, “I will gain great benefits.”

Melika fell silent.

But beneath the surface, Melika had already made up her mind.

If it was just a little pain, and it could benefit Mr. Shien so much, how could she refuse?

Moreover, even the princess and Diere had been devoured by Mr. Shien, which meant they had both done this for him.

Since that was the case, she also had to do this for Mr. Shien.

This way, Mr. Shien would be happier, and she could watch over him peacefully, returning to the Elven Homeland after his death, cherishing these memories.

This was the first time she could help the person she loved.

So, the answer to whether she should refuse was obvious, right?

Melika looked up at Shien with a determined expression.

“I understand.”

Melika said resolutely.

“Then, Mr. Shien, please devour me.”

For Shien, for the person she loved, Melika was prepared.

Who would have thought that hearing Melika’s words, Shien would fall silent.

“Hmm?”

Melika blinked, confused.

What was wrong with Mr. Shien?

“Did… did I say something wrong?”

Melika felt a little uneasy.

“…No, you didn’t say anything wrong.” Shien was silent for a moment, then said with a straight face, “It’s just that those words are a bit too much. I need a moment.”

Too much…?

Why?

Melika was still confused.

Then, Shien suddenly said,

“Why don’t you say that again?”

Shien made this strange request.

“S-say it again?”

Melika was a little flustered.

“Yes.”

Shien stared at Melika, his gaze making her feel a little scared.

Because it was a gaze that truly seemed like he wanted to devour her.

But she was already prepared.

Therefore…

“Mr. Shien.”

Melika took a deep breath and said those impactful words to Shien,

“Please devour me.”

The surroundings fell silent.

Melika didn’t speak anymore.

Shien didn’t speak anymore either.

He was on fire.

“Since you’ve asked so sincerely, then I can only mercifully grant your wish.”

Shien sighed, looking helpless and exasperated.

“Originally, I wasn’t planning to act so soon, just wanted to recreate the previous atmosphere and confirm our relationship first, but since you’ve said so, I can’t disappoint you, right?”

Shien didn’t know if he was explaining this to others or to himself.

Anyway, Melika didn’t understand.

And she didn’t need to understand.

Because the person before her was no longer acting like a human.

“Come, Melika, over here.”

“…? …Where are we going?”

“Over here, to this little grove.”

“Grove?”

“Yes, let’s start devouring there.”

“O-okay!”

“Don’t be nervous, it’s okay, it will be quick… maybe not so quick, but I promise, you’ll feel blissful.”

“Happy?”

“That’s right, blissful.”

“Then… what should I do?”

“You can take a bath here first.”

“A bath?”

“Yes, a bath.”

“I-I understand, but Mr. Shien… why are you taking off your clothes…!?”

“I’m going to bathe with you, of course.”

“Bathe together…!?”

“Do you need my help?”

“Help…!?”

“Hee hee…”

“Mr. Shien…? W-wait…! What are you doing…!? Ahh…!”

Cries of surprise and the sound of splashing water echoed through the air.

Shien and Melika seemed to be playing and making a lot of noise.

But soon, all the noise disappeared.

Only a sense of warmth lingered in the air.

…

At a stall in the Elven Homeland, Lucy, as if sensing something, turned her head and looked in a certain direction.

“What’s wrong, Princess Lucy?”

Lasha, still holding Lilith and Millu’s hands as the two little girls played, looked at Lucy.

“Nothing.” Lucy shook her head, but muttered, “I feel like something happened that made me very angry.”

“Angry?” Lasha frowned.

“Don’t mind it, it’s just a feeling.” Lucy suppressed her confusion and inexplicable anger and said to Lasha, “Perhaps that idiot did something shameless again. I’m used to it.”

“I see.” Lasha didn’t refute her and nodded calmly. “If it’s Mr. Shien, it’s certainly possible.”

“Let’s not talk about him. I get angry just thinking about him.” Lucy waved her hand dismissively. “Let’s continue our stroll. We’ll settle the score with him after he’s done with Melika.”

“Yes.” Lasha naturally agreed.

They continued their stroll, putting the matter aside.

…

At the same time, in the Queen’s Palace, Sophie, sitting on her throne, frowned for no reason and let out a soft sound of surprise.

“Your Majesty?”

“What’s wrong?”

Leia and Nia, attending her, immediately reacted.

Since the arrival of the important figures, these two legendary archmages, commanders of the Elven Corps, and the Queen’s confidantes had been staying here, ready for any orders.

Seeing Sophie’s strange reaction, they became alert.

But Sophie’s expression was strange.

“What’s going on?” Sophie said in surprise, “Why do I feel like Melika’s magic power is suddenly increasing rapidly?”

Sophie’s words stunned Leia and Nia.

“Melika?”

“Magic power increasing rapidly?”

The two legendary elven magicians looked at each other.

“It is indeed increasing rapidly.” Sophie frowned, puzzled and surprised. “And the rate of increase is very fast. It’s almost catching up to mine.”

“Wh-what?” Leia was stunned.

“Melika’s magic power is almost catching up to the Queen’s?” Nia was also shocked.

They both knew that after two years of traveling, Melika’s magic power had been growing at an astonishing rate, completely different from before.

Sophie had said this herself, and they had also sensed it personally when they saw Melika.

This had surprised the three pillars of the Elven Race, including Sophie, marveling at Melika’s gains from her journey.

But now, Sophie was claiming that Melika’s magic power was suddenly increasing rapidly and was almost catching up to hers, the Elven Queen. How could Leia and Nia not be surprised?

The elven royalty was fundamentally different from ordinary elves.

Because of their extremely short reincarnation cycles and the trace of divinity they absorbed from the world and nature itself, they were born with astonishing magic power.

This immense magic power even made the elven royalty known as demigods, almost like goddesses.

These elven royals surpassed ordinary elves in every aspect, their magic power said to be the strongest below the transcendent level, even surpassing past Heroes.

The same went for Sophie. Her magic power was astonishingly vast. If it weren’t for the fact that she was born during the fierce war between the Divine Race and the Demon Race, and there happened to be a Hero guided by Nadue at that time, her magic power would have been enough to alert the Divine Race and have the Goddess of Nature descend to bestow her blessing.

For thousands of years after that, there hadn’t been anyone in the human race with magic power greater than Sophie’s. Even Mitra, the Hero, in terms of magic power alone, was inferior to Sophie.

It wasn’t until seventeen years ago that a human with magic power surpassing Sophie’s was finally born.

That person was Lucy.

That was why Lucy caused a sensation in the Divine Realm, making the Goddess of Fate descend and bestow her blessing.

As for the Elven Race, after Sophie, there had been no one else who could receive the Goddess of Nature’s blessing.

Under such circumstances, it was easy to imagine how surprised Leia and Nia were by Melika’s situation.

Sophie felt the same.

“I can sense that the magic power of nature is being drawn in, continuously flowing into Melika’s body, increasing her magic power.” Sophie said, surprised and uncertain. “Shien Buztout is also with Melika. Could he have done something?”

Sophie became suspicious.

Seeing this, Leia and Nia quickly offered their advice.

“What should we do?”

“Should we go and see?”

The two legendary elven magicians suggested.

“Yes, let’s go and see.”

Sophie pondered for a moment, then made up her mind.

But just then, a gentle voice reached their ears.

“Leave Melika alone for now.”

This voice made the three of them tremble and kneel down with joyful expressions.

“Goddess Nadue!”

The three pillars of the Elven Race were excited.

However, they didn’t know that Nadue, their goddess, was standing outside the hot spring with a helpless expression.

“This Hero, doesn’t he think about the consequences before doing bad things? Doesn’t he know how to restrain himself?”

Nadue also felt incredibly helpless, complaining inwardly,

“Truly the most shameless Hero in history.”

Nadue could only clean up after Shien.

Otherwise, if the elves saw this scene, that child named Melika would probably die of shame.

And that child named Jenom, she was also pitiful…

“Achoo!”

Jenom, who was listlessly repairing the burned street, suddenly sneezed.

For some reason, her heart felt cold…