The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 569: Can I Really Entrust This to Them…?

Similar to how the Demon Realm was divided among the Six Demon Lords, each with their own territory and governing the demons within, the God Race, although without designated territories, also had a hierarchical management system.

The Three Goddesses naturally managed all the Gods, but not in a unified manner. Each had their own area of responsibility.

Just as humans were guided by one of the Three Goddesses, within the God Race, all Higher and Lower Gods had their own affiliations.

For example, Lilith, the strongest Evil God, was a Higher God under the jurisdiction of Anima, the Goddess of Life. Because of this relationship, Anima had the Beastmen constantly monitor the temple where Lilith was sealed. When Lilith’s seal had a problem, Anima was the first to react and take action. This was because of their connection.

The Goddess of Justice, Lilith’s counterpart, was under the jurisdiction of Lildas, the Goddess of Fate. The division of labor was clear.

Of course, because the Three Goddesses were united, these affiliations were merely for the convenience of managing the God Race, not for forming separate factions. Therefore, although the goddesses usually only obeyed the Three Goddesses they were affiliated with, they would also listen to the commands of the other two.

Ultimately, the true hierarchy of the God Race was clear. At the top were the Three Goddesses, followed by the Higher Gods, and then the Lower Gods. Lower Gods had to obey Higher Gods, and Higher Gods had to obey the Three Goddesses. This was an unchanging hierarchy.

Therefore, the goddesses’ affiliations were really just for the convenience of management and command, unlike the demons, who had a clear sense of territory and would only be loyal to the lord they served. They had no obligation to obey the lords of other territories, even if they were sisters of their own lord, the strongest and most invincible Demon Lords.

Because of this, whenever something required the entire Demon Race to act, they usually had to gather all the Demon Lords, and then each Demon Lord would return to their territory to issue orders and achieve coordination.

That’s why Airi had to go back this time.

This showed the difference in management styles and hierarchical structures between the God Race and the Demon Race.

Back then, when Giacinta, for Airi’s sake, contacted Sara without her consent and called her to the human world, hadn’t Airi resented him for it?

As Airi’s direct subordinate, he had asked for help from another Demon Lord without her permission. If it weren’t for the unity among the six Demon Lord sisters, Giacinta’s actions could be considered treason.

The God Race, on the other hand, was different.

Even though Norn, Verdande, and Skuld weren’t Higher Gods affiliated with Nadue, the Goddess of Nature, they still had to obey her commands.

Under such circumstances, when these three sisters were born, they were given the right to freely choose their affiliation.

As a result, the three sisters chose Nadue without hesitation.

All of this was because, upon their first meeting, the innocent and playful three sisters were deeply attracted to Nadue.

Nadue’s dignified, elegant, and beautiful demeanor naturally attracted young girls like them, making them envious, admiring, yearning, and longing.

After all, which girl wouldn’t want to grow up to be such an elegant and dignified goddess?

Therefore, the three sisters chose to be under Nadue’s command.

For two thousand years, Nadue diligently taught and guided them. Although she had many headaches because of their innocence and playfulness, she remained gentle and approachable.

The three sisters deeply loved and admired such a Nadue.

Now, as Nadue looked at them with a gentle gaze, they naturally became incredibly well-behaved.

Even the most lively and active Skuld became obedient, even looking up at Nadue with joy in her eyes.

“Do you have any tasks for us, Goddess Nadue?”

Skuld asked energetically.

“Please give us your instructions.”

Verdande also tried to speak politely and calmly.

“Al… although we may not be able to do it well, as long as it’s your command, we will definitely try our best!”

Norn said, blushing.

However, the other two were dissatisfied with Norn’s statement.

“What do you mean, ‘may not be able to do it well’? Norn!” Skuld puffed out her cheeks, “Can you not sound so unambitious?”

“That’s right.” Verdande agreed, “Since this is a rare task entrusted to us by Goddess Nadue, we naturally have to do our best to complete it.”

The two were full of fighting spirit.

But Norn didn’t seem so confident.

“Can… can we really do it well?” Norn asked worriedly, “Although everyone has taught us a lot, we still can’t handle tasks independently. We always rely on everyone in the God Race to help us.”

Clearly, Norn had some self-awareness, knowing that the three sisters’ abilities as goddesses still needed to be honed.

Perhaps they were strong, but as goddesses, they were far from being independent.

Not to mention anything else, they had never bestowed their blessings on anyone.

There had never been anyone who could receive the blessings of the Goddesses of Time.

This wasn’t because there were no suitable candidates, but because they weren’t allowed to work independently as goddesses.

If they couldn’t work, they naturally couldn’t guide humans or bestow blessings upon them.

Norn was aware of their situation, which was why she lacked confidence.

But Verdande and Skuld had different ideas.

“It’s precisely because we haven’t become independent yet that we have to complete this task well and prove to everyone that we’ve grown up!”

Verdande seemed to care about this a lot, like a child eager to be recognized as an adult, not treated as a kid. Beneath her intellectual and calm facade was stubbornness and determination.

“That’s right, we can definitely do it.”

Skuld also said this confidently, but unlike Verdande, she really didn’t think too much about it.

“But…”

Norn was still not confident.

The three sisters each displayed their distinct personalities.

Looking at the three sisters, Nadue was also quite worried.

She knew that it was precisely because the eldest lacked confidence, the second was overly competitive, and the youngest never thought about things too deeply, that every time they acted, it would become chaotic, ultimately straying further and further from their goal.

Nadue sighed.

“This task might be too much for you.” Nadue said to the three, “You can think it over carefully before deciding whether to accept it. I won’t force you.”

Upon hearing this, the three sisters immediately responded.

“No need to say more, Goddess Nadue, we accept!”

As expected, Verdande, who wanted to prove herself the most, was the first to speak, her face full of eagerness.

“That’s right!”

Skuld shouted with a hint of cheer, as if she had been asked to go out and play, not to carry out a mission.

“Wait, you’re deciding too quickly…!”

Norn panicked.

“Don’t worry, listen to me first.”

Nadue stretched out her hand, stopping the three and making them look at her.

“This time, what I want you to do is very simple, just monitor someone.”

Nadue finally revealed the reason.

The three sisters were stunned.

“Monitor…”

“One…”

“Person…?”

Norn, Verdande, and Skuld blinked one after another, looking bewildered.

“Yes.” Nadue said seriously, “This person is very important. His every move, even his existence itself, could potentially affect this world, and he seems to have a very big secret.”

Hearing this, the three sisters showed different reactions again.

“Secret!”

Skuld’s eyes shone, seemingly very interested in this so-called “secret.”

“Someone who could potentially affect the world?”

Verdande felt like they had finally encountered an important task, her eyes shining in another way.

“Let… let us monitor such an important person?”

Norn became even more worried, clearly afraid that they wouldn’t be able to handle such an important task.

“I know this is a task you’ve never done before, and it will definitely be a headache.” Nadue sighed again and said, “I have no other choice. That person has a Demon Lord by his side, and even the Evil God Lilith is accompanying him. To monitor such a person, I have to send you, who can rival them. Otherwise, it’s impossible to achieve the objective.”

The three sisters were immediately shocked.

“That person actually has a Demon Lord by his side?”

Skuld’s eyes widened in surprise.

“The Evil God Lilith…”

Verdande frowned.

“Waaah…”

Norn clearly felt that the situation had exceeded her expectations and panicked completely.

The three of them certainly hadn’t expected to be given such a task, and to have to deal with a Demon Lord and an Evil God.

“Think about it carefully…”

Nadue seemed to feel it was a bit difficult for them and was about to say this.

But before she could finish, the three sisters huddled together and whispered.

“What… what should we do? It seems like a very serious matter has been entrusted to us!”

“A Demon Lord and the strongest Evil God… This task is too high-level… I didn’t want to start with this kind of challenge!”

“Then what should we do? I’m a little scared now.”

“Should… should we just refuse?”

“Idiot! Goddess Nadue will be disappointed in us!”

“Ah! I don’t want that!”

“Wuu… what should we do…”

“…I think we can try first.”

“Try… ?”

“How… how do we try?”

“Just accept the task and try it. It’s just monitoring, not fighting a Demon Lord and an Evil God. What’s there to be afraid of?”

“Right, that’s right. And even if we have to fight a Demon Lord and an Evil God, the three of us together are not afraid!”

The three discussed it like this, completely unreserved, making Nadue laugh wryly.

Finally, the three sisters seemed to have made up their minds.

“Then… shall we try…?”

“Of course, we must complete the mission!”

“Then it’s decided!”

Having reached this conclusion, the three sisters raised their heads and looked at Nadue in unison.

In their gazes, there was timidity, determination, and eager anticipation.

Nadue couldn’t help but doubt again.

Can I really… entrust this to them…?

I hope… I sincerely hope… nothing will go wrong…!