The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 533: The First Hero’s Name

Shien never would have thought that Melika’s situation was actually caused by him.

He had simply woven a flower crown and casually given it to Melika, but it resulted in her magic power surging to a level comparable to elven royalty. This was simply too unscientific.

Could this be the legendary “mana transfer”?

Incredible!

According to Nadue, this was something only someone with the [Supreme God’s Blessing] could do, and only to elves born from nature.

Possessing the world’s protection, the world’s magic power also revolved around Shien, even favoring those close to him, ultimately leading to this miracle.

The reason Melika’s magic power suddenly surged after Shien slept with her was because his aura entered her body, deepening their connection, causing the world’s magic power to flow into her more intensely, stimulating her magic power’s growth and leading to an explosive increase.

As for the flower crown, that was purely coincidental.

If the materials for the flower crown hadn’t been nurtured by Melika’s magic power…

If the flower crown hadn’t been woven by Shien…

If the flower crown hadn’t carried both Shien and Melika’s magic power…

Then, the world’s magic power wouldn’t have flowed into Melika’s body through the flower crown without causing any rejection.

All of this was based on a series of coincidences.

“You also fed your magic power to the fairies today, shortening their reincarnation cycle, right?” Nadue smiled slightly. “Do you know why that happened?”

He knew.

No, it should be said that Shien thought he knew.

He had assumed that the fairies’ reincarnation cycles shortened because he used the powerful magic control of [Inner Perception of Heaven’s Decree] to change the nature of his magic power, making it easier for the fairies to absorb, and then fed them a large amount of this modified magic power, allowing them to absorb enough magic power, thus shortening their reincarnation cycles.

Now it seemed that wasn’t the only reason.

As expected…

“Your ability to transform your magic power into a form easily absorbed by fairies is only one of the reasons.” Nadue said truthfully, “The bigger reason is that you possess the world’s protection, and the world’s magic power, along with your magic power, flowed into the fairies’ bodies and was absorbed by them, which is why the reincarnation cycles of these fairies, born from nature, suddenly shortened.”

If it weren’t for this reason, even if Shien could feed the fairies a large amount of easily absorbed magic power, shortening their reincarnation cycles wouldn’t be so easy.

It was because of his [Supreme God’s Blessing] that Shien could achieve such a miracle.

“This is the wondrous effect of Omniis’s blessing, and only a very small part of it. You must have experienced its other wonders as well, right?”

Nadue said meaningfully.

It was true.

Besides the world’s protection, Shien, possessing the [Supreme God’s Blessing], also received other enhancements.

For example, he could enjoy the effects of all gods’ blessings.

For example, he could learn skills and meet certain conditions that only the Divine Race could.

And for example, the powers of the Divine Race had no effect on him.

These were all the benefits brought by the [Supreme God’s Blessing].

With it, Shien would have a huge advantage against opponents from the Divine Race.

The powers they relied on the most wouldn’t work on him, greatly reducing their threat.

Even Lildas, the strongest Goddess of Fate, couldn’t affect Shien’s fate with her power, and Lilith’s power, as a powerful evil god comparable to a Demon Lord, also couldn’t drive Shien mad. Even before, Shien could resist these goddesses to some extent.

Now, with this blessing, Shien was even confident he could rival the Three Goddesses. This showed its limitless potential.

Of course, except for a certain goddess known as the closest to omnipotence.

That goddess, no matter how you looked at it, was at the apex of the transcendent level. Even with the [Supreme God’s Blessing], Shien was still wary of her.

But if it were the Goddess of Life or the Goddess of Nature, Shien felt he could handle them.

As Shien thought this, Melika finally understood the situation.

So…

“Is this the power Mr. Shien brought me?”

Melika asked, still in disbelief, yet also a little joyful.

“That’s right.” Nadue smiled, as if she could see through Melika’s thoughts. “You don’t need to be afraid or worried. This is proof of the bond between you and your beloved.”

Nadue returned the flower crown to Melika.

“From the moment you received this flower crown, you formed an unshakeable connection with the Hero.”

“Perhaps your paths were destined to cross from that moment on.”

“Cherish it, my child. This is also your destiny.”

Melika took the flower crown, held it to her chest like a treasure, her face filled with shyness and contentment.

Before, Melika had been worried about whether there was something wrong with her body, and whether her relationship with Shien was forbidden.

But Nadue had dispelled all her worries.

It wasn’t a problem with her body, but a miracle brought about by the favor of her beloved.

Her love wasn’t forbidden. At least, the patron goddess of the Elven Race acknowledged it.

This reversal made Melika, who had been so uneasy and worried, feel incredibly content and happy.

Melika didn’t know that Nadue, looking at her, was sighing inwardly.

After all…

(This destiny might not be just yours, but many others’ as well…)

Because of Shien’s [Supreme God’s Blessing], Melika had gained great benefits.

However, this wasn’t limited to just Melika.

With this miracle, Shien, the Hero, was a special existence to the entire Elven Race, even the Divine Race.

Moreover, this Hero also possessed immense potential and had even befriended the Demon Race. He couldn’t be seen as an ordinary Hero.

Nadue understood the great impact Shien’s existence would have on this world.

As the Hero, Shien was destined to influence the relationship between the Divine Race, the human race, and the Demon Race in this era.

But this was just the beginning.

This Hero was even more special.

He had a close relationship with the Dragon Demon and had successively come into contact with the Moon Demon, the Beast Demon, and the Ghost Demon. The Charm Demon and the Poison Demon were also interested in him and had even taken action. His existence already had a significant impact on the Demon Race.

Having become the fiancé of the human race’s treasure, the successor of Mitra, the modern Hero, his existence also had a huge impact on the human race.

And the Divine Race, needless to say.

Even without him saving Lilith, even being entrusted with her [True Mark], even if he wasn’t the Hero and had no connection with the Divine Race, who was supposed to guide his growth, just the fact that he possessed the [Supreme God’s Blessing] was enough to cause a huge commotion within the Divine Race.

After receiving a goddess’s blessing, the blessed one was considered the representative of that goddess.

And the higher the god’s rank, the more significant this was. For the Three Goddesses, those who received their blessings held a high status within the Divine Race.

Like Lucy, even disregarding her own special nature, just the fact that she held the [Blessing of the Goddess of Fate] qualified her to make the goddesses of the Divine Race lower their heads.

Not only Inferior Gods, but even Superior Gods had to be respectful towards those blessed by the Three Goddesses.

If necessary, Lucy could even give orders to the goddesses of the Divine Race in the name of her patron goddess.

In the Divine Race, with its strict hierarchy, this was an immense power that couldn’t be defied.

Under such circumstances, Shien, possessing the [Supreme God’s Blessing], could also give orders to the Divine Race in the name of the Supreme God.

In the name of the Supreme God…

At that time, who in the entire Divine Race could defy his orders?

No one!

Even the Three Goddesses would have to obey!

Wasn’t this influence significant?

Yet, why Shien received this blessing, and why he was summoned to this world, were still mysteries.

This meant that there was a greater secret behind Shien.

A secret that could even overturn the entire world, surpassing everything mentioned above.

(The Moon Demon probably realized this, which is why she hasn’t acted rashly.)

Nadue thought.

The supreme ruler of the Demon Race already knew Shien’s identity.

Then, with the Demon Race’s apprehension towards Heroes, logically speaking, they should have immediately taken action.

But Sara hadn’t done anything to Shien so far, not even questioning or accusing the Divine Race, asking if they had restarted the sealed Hero Summoning Ritual, intending to harm the Demon Race. This was clearly abnormal.

Nadue didn’t think this was because Sara was concerned about her younger sister’s relationship with Shien.

Sara, the Moon Demon, the supreme ruler of the Demon Race, the current apex of the Demon Realm, that resourceful Demon Lord, couldn’t possibly be indifferent after learning about Shien’s existence and his true identity.

Nadue guessed that she was wary of Shien’s influence, of the secret behind this sudden Hero, which was why she hadn’t acted rashly.

Nadue was even certain that the Moon Demon must be trying her best to investigate Shien.

And before the investigation yielded any results, not only would she not harm Shien, but she would also try her best to protect him, lest anything happened to him, disrupting the current peace and unleashing the power behind him.

This was also the reason why Sara appeared at Shien and Lucy’s engagement banquet and, together with the Dragon Demon, restrained Lildas.

It wasn’t because of her relationship with Shien, but because she had to maintain the current peace while trying her best to uncover the truth behind this.

(For this purpose, the Moon Demon didn’t even tell her other sisters about the Hero.)

Lid, the Beast Demon, and Millu, the Ghost Demon, clearly didn’t know Shien’s identity.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t be so calm.

Perhaps, compared to Shien, those two Demon Lords were more concerned about the maid?

To a certain extent, the maid’s matter was even more troublesome and dangerous than the Hero’s.

(As a result, these two dangerous figures are actually together. For those who know, this must be a nightmare.)

And ten years ago, that Leisha also appeared and did that…

(What does all of this point to?)

Nadue harbored deep worry.

Fortunately, Shien didn’t know what Nadue was thinking.

At this moment, he was already troubled by the current situation.

Melika’s matter…

The truth behind the birth of the Divine Race…

The terrifying nature of his own blessing…

“Isn’t this a bit too much information?”

Shien sighed.

Nadue noticed this and guessed some of his thoughts.

The Goddess of Nature patted Shien’s shoulder.

“You don’t need to worry. This isn’t a bad thing for you.” Nadue said comfortingly, “At least, by your side, Melika will have more possibilities and a better future. And you don’t need to worry about your blessing. That’s for us to consider. You just need to maintain the status quo.”

This was Nadue’s wish.

If Shien could continue to grow peacefully and steadily like this, not getting involved in any trouble or dangerous secrets, that would be for the best.

Nadue’s thoughts were the same as Sara’s. She only hoped to make sufficient preparations, investigate thoroughly, and prevent any potential problems before the secret behind this was revealed and things got out of hand.

This wasn’t something Shien needed to worry about.

“As I said, no matter what, the Divine Race is your strongest backer. I hope you can trust us and fight alongside us, just like past Heroes.”

Nadue smiled at Shien gently.

That beautiful smile somewhat soothed the turmoil in Shien’s heart.

Unfortunately, the next moment, an even greater wave of emotions surged.

“Speaking of which, I once overheard the Mother Goddess mention the name of the first Hero a long time ago, and that name is quite similar to yours.”

Nadue suddenly remembered this.

“Really?”

Shien was slightly stunned.

“Yes.”

Nadue nodded.

Then, as if reminiscing, Nadue said,

“If I remember correctly, the first Hero’s name is very close to yours.”

“I think it was…”

“—Nien.”

Nadue, saying this, didn’t notice Shien’s pupils suddenly constricting.

His eyes were filled with shock.