The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 579: “She’s Injured.”

Bigusler Residence, Reception Hall.

In this hall with a gaping hole in the ceiling, the aftermath of the previous battle had been cleaned up by the trembling servants.

Although the ceiling was still broken, a new set of sofas and coffee tables had been brought in, making the place look somewhat tidy.

Rockto and Tilly sat together, seemingly waiting for something, silent.

After a long time, a strange sound echoed in the reception hall.

“Swoosh!”

With a faint whooshing sound, three figures appeared simultaneously in front of Rockto and Tilly.

They were three cloaked figures.

“Alright, we’re here.”

With a calm tone, Shien Buztout, holding Lasha with one hand and Lilith with the other, didn’t remove their cloaks, continuing to conceal themselves with their hoods, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

Rockto and Tilly immediately stood up.

It was a reflexive action.

“They…?”

Tilly looked at the two figures, one tall and one small, beside Shien, her eyes flickering.

Rockto’s expression also changed slightly. He glanced at Lasha, then at Lilith, his gaze finally settling on Lilith.

He didn’t know who these two people with Shien were.

With their faces concealed, Rockto couldn’t recognize either Lasha or Lilith.

Especially Lasha, who had no magic power fluctuations and an unfamiliar aura, making Rockto certain that he had never seen this person before.

As for Lilith, Rockto pursed his lips and couldn’t help but bow towards her.

“Father?”

Tilly was very surprised.

Clearly, the scene of Rockto respectfully bowing to a seemingly small girl startled her.

Such a Tilly didn’t know what the little girl beside Shien meant to those who had interacted with him before.

Although Rockto hadn’t recognized Lilith’s identity yet, since she was with Shien, this little girl was either the terrifying Dragon Demon or the fearsome Evil God.

And sadly, regardless of which one she was, he absolutely couldn’t afford to offend or disrespect her.

Therefore, Rockto had to bow, both in terms of etiquette and reason.

Tilly, unaware of the reason, was naturally surprised.

But seeing Rockto bowing respectfully to Lilith, Tilly hurriedly followed suit, then sized up Lilith with a subtle gaze, as if trying to discern her identity and understand why her father was so respectful.

Of course, Lilith didn’t care about this.

Whether Rockto and Tilly bowed or not had nothing to do with her.

She simply maintained her usual innocent appearance, letting Shien hold her hand as she curiously looked around, observing the surroundings.

As for Lasha, she wouldn’t say or do anything, like a true puppet, staying firmly by Shien’s side, her actions mirroring his.

Shien walked up to Rockto and sat down casually.

Lilith immediately jumped into Shien’s arms and was held by him.

Lasha silently took out a tray with several steaming cups of tea, placing them in front of Shien, Rockto, and Tilly respectively, then stood behind Shien, fully demonstrating what it meant to be a qualified maid.

This made Rockto and Tilly glance at her.

Under such circumstances…

“Tell me,” Shien said to Rockto casually as he handed the tea to Lilith, who blew on it and took small sips, “How did you end up in this situation?”

Shien’s words made Rockto’s face darken.

Then, the Empire’s strongest knight sighed.

“It’s actually very simple,” Rockto said softly, “The Imperial Consort made a move against us.”

Saying that, Rockto explained the whole story to Shien.

It turned out that while Harvis took Rockto to the Kingdom, intending to find someone to help him usurp the throne, the Imperial Consort wasn’t idle either. Taking advantage of Harvis and Rockto’s absence, she spread very unfavorable rumors about them within the Empire.

The rumor was that Harvis and Rockto were suspected of treason, having colluded with the Kingdom.

This was a very foolish rumor.

Because Harvis and Rockto both held high positions. One was a prince favored by the people, the ideal heir to the throne in their hearts, and the other was the strongest knight of the Empire, the Commander of the Knight Order who had always been a role model and idol for the people of the Empire. These two had both power and fame, and enjoyed sufficient popularity and prestige within the Empire. People wouldn’t believe that they would commit treason.

There was no reason for it, right?

Wasn’t it good to be the first in line to the throne?

Wasn’t it good to be the Commander of the Imperial Knight Order?

These were positions of immense power and influence in the Empire, second only to the Emperor. The future of the Empire could be said to be in their hands. So, why would they betray their country and serve the enemy?

Especially Harvis, as a direct descendant of the Imperial Family, had a long-standing feud with the royal family of the Kingdom. Both were descendants of Heroes, so why would he defect to them?

There was no need, right?

What was there to gain?

Nothing, right?

Coupled with the fact that Rockto’s rivalry with Aldia was well-known in the Empire, people believed that anyone could commit treason, but not these two.

However, those with ulterior motives didn’t actually want to confirm their guilt.

As long as someone suspected Harvis, someone suspected Rockto, and rumors spread in the Imperial Capital, affecting their reputation, it was enough.

This way, whether the rumors were true or false, someone in the Empire would definitely take action, such as investigating Harvis and interrogating Rockto, making them obey their commands. Their goal would be achieved.

Because they could use this opportunity to gradually damage Harvis and Rockto’s reputation and influence in the Imperial Capital.

For example, with Harvis, people initially believed that he couldn’t possibly commit treason. But if the nobles in the Imperial Palace kept advising him, creating an atmosphere that he had indeed done something wrong, would the suspicious nobles who supported him still trust him firmly? Would the people still believe that he was innocent?

And with Rockto, if the Bigusler family was constantly being interrogated and investigated, creating a tense atmosphere that there was something wrong with them, wouldn’t others become suspicious?

Just like if someone was frequently visited by the police and invited for questioning, their neighbors would naturally suspect that they had done something wrong. Harvis and Rockto fell into the enemy’s trap and were gradually questioned.

By the time they realized it, rumors of their treason were flying everywhere in the Imperial Capital, causing unrest and anxiety. They were also targeted by their enemies, one being confined to the Imperial Palace, unable to leave, and the other having his family members taken away and detained by the Empire, under the guise of investigation, but in reality, to weaken their strength.

“As you can see, besides some non-combatant servants and maids, only my daughter and I are left in my family. That’s why the Renitra family seized this opportunity to force us to abdicate, trying to create a fait accompli. His Highness’s situation in the Imperial Palace isn’t very good either. The nobles who originally supported him were either coerced and bribed to switch sides, or labeled as accomplices and detained under the guise of interrogation.”

Rockto said coldly.

“Now, His Highness and I are both isolated and helpless. I’m not even allowed to enter the Imperial Palace to see His Highness.”

If this continued, they would definitely be ruined by the increasingly serious rumors, eventually becoming completely isolated.

At that time, their enemies could attack them without any scruples, solidifying their “treasonous” criminal accusations.

This situation was truly difficult for Rockto.

“I’ve wanted to break into the Imperial Palace and rescue His Highness several times, but I managed to restrain myself.”

Rockto actually had such a plan.

Shien rolled his eyes.

“It’s a good thing you didn’t do that.” Shien said, exasperated, “Otherwise, they could say that you two fled because of your guilt, completely confirming your identities as traitors.”

If that happened, Harvis and Rockto would definitely be endlessly pursued until they truly defected and sought refuge in another country.

This was probably the Imperial Consort’s goal, right?

“Anyway, our current situation is very bad.” Rockto looked at Shien, “Since you’ve come to the Empire, it means you want to deal with the Imperial Consort, right?”

Upon hearing this, before Shien could react, Tilly’s expression changed drastically.

So, this mysterious expert was here for that venomous Consort?

Shien didn’t answer this question.

“Let me ask you,” Shien looked at Rockto, “How is Diere?”

This question first made Tilly puzzled, then Rockto pondered.

Rockto knew about Diere’s existence, and also knew that she was targeted by Mara and had come to the Imperial Capital, becoming a phantom thief.

He didn’t know what Diere was planning to do.

But he knew what had happened to that phantom thief.

So, Rockto revealed the news that made Shien unable to sit idly by.

“A while ago, the Imperial Consort left the Imperial Palace, even leaving the Imperial Capital, for some reason.”

“She took advantage of this opportunity to infiltrate the Imperial Palace, but was ambushed by the Raifurut family.”

“She’s injured.”

“Wolram Raifurut pierced her abdomen. She escaped with serious injuries.”