The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 558: Melika’s Encounter

That day, Nadue’s voice suddenly echoed in Shien Buztout’s mind, informing him of something.

“Melika can’t come back?”

Shien, who was playing with the fairies, was taken aback upon hearing the voice in his head.

Nadue let out a wry chuckle.

“I didn’t expect this to happen either.”

Nadue then told Shien,

“Who would have thought that after receiving my blessing, Melika’s level would suddenly increase so rapidly?”

Indeed.

Melika’s level, after receiving Nadue’s blessing, had suddenly skyrocketed.

The reason was simple.

“Before, although Melika was an elf born from nature, she wasn’t a particularly special individual. Even though she received some of the world’s blessings due to your influence, enhancing her magic power, it was only her magic power that improved, not her level.”

Nadue explained the reason.

“But after receiving my blessing, Melika gained the protection of nature, establishing a direct connection with nature and even the world itself. As a result, the world’s magic power flowed into her body in large quantities, stimulating her latent potential.”

Strictly speaking, this wasn’t something to be shocked about.

Blessings at the level of the Three Goddesses had boundless wonders. Humans who received such blessings could even enhance their potential and alter their future achievements. The benefits of blessings had been praised by countless people.

Melika had already received some of the world’s blessings because of Shien. Now, having received Nadue’s blessing and the protection of nature, her connection to the world itself had deepened. It was conceivable that she would receive tremendous benefits.

Previously, only Melika’s magic power had grown.

But this time, after receiving the Goddess of Nature’s blessing, the blessings Melika had previously received from the world were activated all at once, finally causing her potential and power to grow.

Even…

“If this continues, Melika is very likely to directly awaken a Unique Skill and gain unimaginable rewards.”

Nadue’s voice held both surprise and helplessness.

Shien felt the same.

Logically, Melika receiving so many benefits was definitely something to be happy about.

But there was a problem.

“I’m worried that the sudden surge in power will cause Melika to suffer side effects she shouldn’t have to bear.” Nadue said seriously, “She’s not you, after all. She doesn’t have her mother goddess’s blessing, and she’s not even royalty. For a mere elf to establish such a connection with the world puts a great strain on her.”

Melika ultimately had her limits.

Or rather, the original Melika didn’t possess any particularly noteworthy potential; she was just an ordinary elf girl.

Although she was incredibly fortunate to encounter Shien and gain great opportunities because of him, whether she had the ability to handle these opportunities was another matter.

To put it bluntly, with Melika’s own abilities, if she continuously received the world’s magic power, it wouldn’t be surprising if she were to burst at any moment.

That’s why Nadue was so worried.

“Now, I’ve used my own power to seal the effect of the flower garland, preventing the world’s magic power from flowing into Melika.” Nadue reported, “But Melika has already established the deepest connection with you, the blessed one of this world, and has been tainted with your aura. I don’t know if the world will continue to bestow blessings upon her because of this.”

Shien suddenly felt awkward.

Was this a dig at him?

Was it blaming him for acting too quickly with Melika?

It felt like he was being scolded for being a beast…

“So what should we do now?” Shien asked hurriedly, “Do you have a way to solve this problem?”

“There is a solution.” Nadue replied affirmatively, “For example, if Melika enters the Inner Sanctum once for enlightenment, then, with her current condition, she should at least grow enough to withstand her current power.”

“Enter the Inner Sanctum?” Shien was slightly startled, “Are you planning to take Melika to the temple in the Royal Capital?”

“No need.” Nadue seemed to shake her head, “Melika can enter the Inner Sanctum here in the Divine Realm. There’s no need to go to the Royal Capital.”

“In the Divine Realm?” Shien was confused, “Is there an Inner Sanctum in the temple here too?”

Nadue found Shien’s question strange.

Then, she realized.

“Don’t tell me you thought the Inner Sanctum could only be accessed from the temple in the Royal Capital?” Nadue chuckled, “That’s not the case. The Inner Sanctum is a treasure left by the Supreme God for humanity, not just for the Mitra Kingdom. There are gates to the Inner Sanctum all over the world.”

The Inner Sanctum was an independent dimension, not existing in any specific location in this world.

To enter it, one could only pass through the gates scattered throughout the world.

The gate within the temple in the Royal Capital of the Mitra Kingdom was just one of many gates to the Inner Sanctum.

Other races and other countries also had gates that could lead to it.

“The temple in the Ragna Empire has a similar gate, as does the Elven race, located deep within my temple. Naturally, the Beastmen and Dwarves also have gates to the Inner Sanctum. Even the Demon Realm, due to diplomatic relations and other reasons over the past thousand years, has received two gates to the Inner Sanctum as a gesture of peace and friendship from the God Race.”

Nadue explained.

“Of course, the Divine Realm also has a gate to the Inner Sanctum. Melika can enter through here; there’s no need to specifically go to the temple in the Royal Capital.”

Hearing this, Shien finally understood.

“So how is Melika doing now?”

Shien inquired.

“Her?” Nadue seemed to think of something, a hint of amusement in her voice, “She’s both frightened and uneasy about her sudden surge in power, and sad that she can’t go back and celebrate the Peace Festival with you all. If it were anyone else, they’d be ecstatic about their increased power, but she isn’t happy at all. Lildas and Anima find her incredibly endearing and are currently helping me look after her.”

Nadue’s words made Shien laugh wryly.

What could he say?

That was so Melika.

“Alright.” Shien wasn’t too disappointed, “Since it concerns her own safety and isn’t entirely a bad thing, Melika’s own matters are naturally more important. Please tell her for me that there will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate festivals together in the future. Tell her not to worry, to focus on her own affairs, and to surprise everyone when she returns.”

“With your words, I’m relieved.” Nadue chuckled, “Although I’ve comforted her, she’s still a little tense and uneasy. Hearing it from you should make it easier for her to relax.”

“Hopefully.” Shien shrugged, “Then I’ll leave Melika in your care for now, Goddess Nadue. You have to bring her back safe and sound, okay?”

“Don’t worry.” Nadue immediately said solemnly, “She’s also my beloved blessed one. I definitely won’t let anything happen to her.”

Shien relaxed.

He was quite at ease leaving Melika in Nadue’s care.

He just didn’t know what Melika would be like when she returned.

With her power surging, even potentially awakening a Unique Skill, coupled with her upcoming enlightenment in the Inner Sanctum, with all these benefits combined, Melika should be completely transformed when she returned, right?

Shien was looking forward to it.

Looking forward to Melika’s transformation.

Not only Shien, but Nadue as well.

“Now I can finally hold my head high in front of Lildas.” Nadue said cheerfully, “Her two blessed ones are both exceptionally outstanding, which used to make Anima and me envious. Now, both Anima and I will have our own blessed ones.”

Nadue was very happy.

However, Shien noticed something else.

“What?” Shien raised an eyebrow, “Even the Goddess of Life has a blessed one now?”

“Yes.” Nadue chuckled softly, “After the incident in Cosmos, Anima’s believer seems to have experienced a blessing in disguise. After that, she was able to borrow a large amount of Anima’s power, demonstrating an unprecedented level of compatibility that surprised Anima. After that, Anima joyfully expressed her desire to take that believer as her blessed one.”

Believer…?

And also experienced the Cosmos incident? Able to use the Goddess of Life’s power?

Wait a minute…

“Could that person be…?”

Shien was stunned.

“Perhaps, it’s the person you’re thinking of?”

Nadue teased with a smile.

Shien couldn’t help but laugh wryly.

If that were truly the case, then that girl had indeed experienced a blessing in disguise.

“The Three Goddesses all having blessed ones at the same time. This hasn’t happened in a long time.”

Nadue felt both sentimental and apprehensive.

The Goddess of Nature once again felt that something was changing in this world.

A Hero, who shouldn’t have appeared, had appeared.

A descendant of a Hero, inheriting Mitra’s Holy Sword, had been born.

The sealed Evil God had returned.

The Demon Lords were making moves one after another.

And the taboo Original Demon was gradually revealing itself.

Now, even the blessed ones of the Three Goddesses, who shouldn’t have appeared for a long time, were emerging one after another.

Coupled with the twin master and servant who had various connections to the Demon King…

What did all of this mean?

Nadue shook her head, suppressing her unfounded worries.

“Right, let me tell you one more thing.” Nadue said to Shien, “Melika seems to have signs of being brainwashed by mind magic.”

“What?” Shien frowned.

“Don’t worry, the hidden danger has been eliminated.” Nadue said meaningfully, “It should be the work of the Demon Spirit you recently eliminated. It was probably her backup plan, but unfortunately, it didn’t come to fruition.”

Shien’s face darkened.