The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 839: “You Might Be Needed Later.”

“Anyway, I’m changing clothes here to see Roselucia Mitra, not for any shady purpose!”

In the bushes, Capeline said this angrily to Shien, even glaring at him fiercely.

“Are you trying to stop me?”

Capeline’s tone was full of provocation, as if saying, “Are you afraid your future wife will lose to me?”

In fact, Capeline really thought Shien might stop her.

If Shien chose to stop her, then she would have to give up on this challenge.

After all, Capeline was very aware of how strong Shien was, not to mention that he seemed to have become even stronger now.

The story of how Shien had defeated so many powerful leaders and top experts at the gates of the Buztout House was still spreading like wildfire.

Capeline naturally wouldn’t think she could still defy Shien.

Of course, even if she could resist, she wouldn’t.

Although Capeline appeared aggressive now, she didn’t actually harbor any hostile intentions towards Shien.

Not to mention that Shien’s strength was beyond her ability to contend with, but also the fact that Shien had saved her, allowing her to return to the Imperial Capital, and even saved the entire empire from Mara, enabling her brother to ascend the throne. These were all enormous favors.

Moreover, Harvis had made a deal with Shien and had secretly sworn allegiance to him, vowing to use the entire empire’s resources to support Shien during his lifetime and obey his every command. It could be said that the true highest authority in the current empire wasn’t Emperor Harvis, but the Hero before her.

In other words, Capeline also had to obey Shien’s commands.

Let alone Shien stopping her from confronting his wife, even if Shien really asked Capeline to become his wife, Capeline would probably agree.

Back when she was imprisoned in the underground cell and tormented by Mara, Capeline had intended to offer herself to Shien in exchange for his help. Now, if Shien really made such a request, she wouldn’t be too opposed to it.

Furthermore, although Shien was a bit of a flirt and often did outrageous things that could anger everyone, his background and abilities were enough to satisfy Capeline’s requirements for a partner.

As the Hero, not only was he powerful, but he also had the backing of the Divine and Demon Races. If she could marry Shien, the benefits for the empire were obvious.

Not to mention, the Hero’s bloodline was something coveted by everyone in the human race. If she could truly unite with Shien, their offspring would definitely inherit both Hero bloodlines, each possessing extraordinary potential.

Therefore, in Capeline’s view, Shien could be considered the dream partner of every woman in the world.

Well, his taste wasn’t very good. Of all people, he had to choose Roselucia Mitra.

If this man were willing to give up Roselucia Mitra, Capeline wouldn’t mind marrying him on the spot, and even giving Tilly beside her to him as a concubine. (Tilly: ???)

In summary, although Capeline didn’t show it, Shien held a very high position in her heart, even higher than her brother, higher than the goddess she worshipped.

If such a Shien were determined to stop her, even with Capeline’s stubbornness, she could only obey.

However, just as Capeline was fully expecting Shien to stop her, she suddenly found him looking at her with sympathy.

“Princess.” Shien reached out, placing a hand on Capeline’s shoulder, and said earnestly, “I don’t want to stop you, I just don’t want you to despair.”

He was joking. Was Lucy currently in a state to be casually challenged?

Having completed the formation of [Blessing Wish] and becoming half-goddess, Lucy possessed strength comparable to Legendary Level in her normal state. Using the Holy Sword, she could leap to a level rivaling Limit Level. And if she used the power of fate, she would undoubtedly be a Transcendent Level combatant, at her peak even comparable to the Goddess of Fate, known as the strongest in the world.

Even though Lucy’s state would become unstable when using her power, her divinization would gradually deepen depending on the extent of her power usage. At her peak state, she would only have the power for a single strike, after which she would rapidly weaken, falling into a state of exhaustion, unable to fight any longer. Even then, she wasn’t someone ordinary people could confront.

Just how many people in all of Omnipotence could withstand a full-powered blow from the Goddess of Fate?

Perhaps only Demon Lord-level existences could manage it.

Even those with the combat power of the Goddess of Life or the Goddess of Nature might not be able to withstand a single strike from the Goddess of Fate.

And what level was Capeline?

She was indeed hardworking. Perhaps due to experiencing the Imperial Capital incident and several life-or-death battles, her level had risen rapidly, already reaching level seventy-nine, only one step away from level eighty. With the power of the imitation Holy Sword and her own considerable Unique Skill, fighting a Legendary Level expert wasn’t impossible.

But…Legendary Level?

…She would probably be taught a harsh lesson, wouldn’t she?

Thinking of this, Shien put his arm around Capeline’s shoulder, as if persuading a brother, his tone becoming more and more earnest.

“Trust me, you don’t want to fight Lucy right now.”

While saying this, Shien kept patting Capeline’s shoulder.

Hearing this, Capeline glanced at Shien’s hand on her shoulder, not struggling, and said calmly,

“Since you’ve said so, I won’t go looking for her.”

Capeline unexpectedly compromised readily.

“Huh?”

Tilly, watching this scene from the side, was stunned.

Lady Capeline… was she actually this easy to talk to?

That’s not right!

Emperor Harvis and King Ancil had also tried to dissuade her before, but she hadn’t listened. Instead, she risked being suspected of having ulterior motives, planning to disguise herself and secretly contact Princess Roselucia, showing how strong her desire to challenge was.

Precisely because of this, after learning of Capeline’s plan, Tilly, worried, had to follow along, hoping to intervene and stop things from getting out of control.

But what was happening now?

She had compromised so readily. What was the point of being so persistent before?

Tilly was bewildered, completely unable to understand why her princess had suddenly become so compliant.

Tilly didn’t know that her princess not only wouldn’t disobey Shien but also had ulterior motives.

(I can challenge Roselucia anytime, but the opportunity to poach Hero Shien might not come again.)

Capeline thought to herself.

Yes.

This woman was planning to poach.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if she could poach Shien from the kingdom to the empire, or make him fall in love with her, abandon Roselucia Mitra, and marry her instead?

Then, she would achieve her wish, the empire would gain a powerful ally, and she would even have defeated Roselucia Mitra once, stealing her man. It was simply killing several birds with one stone.

Just thinking about it made Capeline feel excited.

In other words, Capeline wasn’t planning to compete with Lucy in terms of combat power, but in terms of charm.

Even if her opponent was the Kingdom Treasure, the woman known as the most beautiful in the human race, Capeline not only didn’t feel discouraged, but she was also filled with fighting spirit.

Who wasn’t a princess?

Who wasn’t a beauty?

She was also the most beautiful woman in the empire, a woman countless noble youths fought over, okay?

If that didn’t work, wasn’t there a concubine readily available beside her? (Tilly: ???????)

She didn’t believe she couldn’t seduce this damned man!

Thinking this, Capeline readily agreed to give up the challenge.

Shien, unaware of all this, was still feeling relieved.

“Not bad, Princess. You’re much more reasonable now than before.”

Shien praised her.

For this princess who, upon their first meeting, had directly attacked him because of Lucy, to compromise so readily was something he hadn’t expected.

Shien had just been thinking that if she didn’t listen to his advice, he would let her be and let her experience what despair felt like.

Now that she had listened to his advice, Shien’s favorability rating naturally increased.

Shien still didn’t know that he had been targeted by the woman beside him.

This woman, whom he felt relieved about, was actually lusting after him!

Therefore…

“Since I can’t go see Roselucia Mitra, shouldn’t you be responsible and take me sightseeing?”

Capeline made this request calmly.

Shien thought for a moment and didn’t refuse, nodding directly.

“Alright, I’m considered half a host, so I’ll take you sightseeing.”

Anyway, today’s events were a bit strange. He couldn’t even go to Lucy’s place, so he might as well not go.

Since Capeline was here, Harvis should be here too. It wouldn’t be bad to see the former prince, the current emperor.

“Then I…”

Tilly, watching this scene, although filled with questions, was still relieved that Capeline had decided not to challenge Princess Roselucia.

So, Tilly was ready to leave.

Unfortunately…

“Come with us, Tilly.”

Capeline stopped her, giving this order in an unquestionable tone.

“I… I have to come too?”

Tilly pointed at herself, surprised.

“That’s right.” Capeline nodded firmly, and like Shien just now, said earnestly, “You might be needed later, so come with us.”

This would also make it convenient to offer you up as a sacrifice anytime.

“Then… alright.”

Tilly, unaware that she had entered a tiger’s den and might lose her chastity, nodded.

“Let’s go then.”

Shien, without further ado, put his arm around Capeline’s shoulder and walked out.

Seeing this, Tilly quickly followed.

She looked just like a little white rabbit eagerly running towards a big bad wolf.

…

At the same time, in Lucy’s chambers.

“Achoo!”

Lucy sneezed, looking bewildered.

“Why do I feel like I’ve suffered a great loss?”

Lucy became suspicious.

She looked just like a little wife who didn’t know her husband was cheating and was waiting at home, wondering when he would return.