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Chapter 150, Page 149: Wanted: The God of Darkness! Erebus: Disaster strikes from the sky while I'm sitting at home.

The Garden of Stars.

"That's roughly the situation."

When Gu Yuan returned with the others, he briefly reported to the goddess what had happened during their encounter with Simon and Alphia.

He omitted the specific details of his own magic, but emphasized the enemy's level and danger, as well as the outcome of saving Alexie and Iska in the end.

The goddess Astraea listened intently, her azure eyes gleaming with loving light, yet also carrying a hint of solemnity.

Has Alphia, the "Silent" figure rumored to be dead, reappeared?

She sighed softly, "The children have suffered so much. It's a miracle they returned safely. As for Alexandra and Iska's injuries—"

"Emergency treatment has been given. There is no danger to his life, but he needs to rest."

Gu Yuan answered.

Then the topic shifted to the unusual events following the battle.

"There's no sign of battle, so why haven't the Ganesha's clans arrived at the scene to handle the situation?"

Gu Yuan raised a question.

He gave prior notice before the operation to prevent the other side from escaping due to their large numbers.

The goddess Astraea gently shook her head, her expression revealing the complexity of the situation:

"While you were engaged in fierce battle in the labyrinthine streets, several premeditated disturbances broke out in various parts of Orario."

"A warehouse in the dock area caught fire, an explosion occurred in the industrial zone, and several weapons shops in the main street were looted—."

"All the events occurred almost simultaneously, and although they were small in scale, they were just right to tie down the vast majority of the Ganesha's forces."

"They were exhausted from running around and only just gradually gained control of the situation, so naturally they couldn't respond to your battle in time."

A cold glint flashed in Gu Yuan's eyes, showing no surprise whatsoever.

"Luring the tiger away."

The word made the air in the living room pause slightly, and the temperature seemed to drop a few degrees.

"As expected, your strategy was flawless!"

He murmured to himself, then looked up and asked, "So, regarding the name 'Eren,' I wonder if the guild has found out anything from their investigation?"

Astraea pondered for a moment, then lightly tapped the armrest with her fingertips:

"According to the guild's recent records, a god named Erlen did indeed arrive in Orario from elsewhere yesterday."

"He's the god of misfortune, how can you—you suspect him?"

"Of course," Gu Yuan replied without the slightest hesitation.

Although the other party's actions helped him grow, he was absolutely unwilling to be a pawn to be manipulated.

He raised his head, his gaze sharp as he looked at the goddess:

"Goddess Astraea, please contact the guild in the name of your clan and issue an arrest warrant for 'Eren'."

"The reason could be suspected of planning unrest or endangering urban safety; any reason that can prompt the guild to take action as soon as possible is acceptable."

Astraea paused slightly, a hint of confusion and caution in her beautiful eyes.

She hesitated before saying, "Gu Yuan, I trust your judgment."

"But to issue an arrest warrant for a god based solely on suspicion"—the guild needs more conclusive evidence pointing to Erlen as the mastermind.

"Do you possess any evidence, which we are unaware of, that he specifically orchestrated today's unrest?"

Gu Yuan remained silent for a moment; the fact that the time traveler knew about the future was his greatest secret.

He couldn't explain why he was so certain that "Erren" was Erebus.

It is also impossible to predict the potential disasters that Erebus might cause in the future.

Once revealed, future changes will occur, the advantage of foresight will disappear, casualties may increase, and one will become a target.

An indescribable sense of isolation briefly gripped him, but he quickly suppressed it.

"—There is no empirical evidence."

Gu Yuan finally spoke, his voice low but firm, "But I guarantee with my integrity and everything that this person is extremely dangerous. His very existence is the greatest threat to Orario."

"Any act of allowing it to roam freely could have irreversible consequences."

"We must restrict his movements as soon as possible, even if it's just to alert him, it will disrupt his plans."

Once those words were spoken, there was no going back.

Astraea gazed at him, as if trying to see through his resolute eyes to the unspeakable source behind them.

At the same time, the unique divine ability to see into people's hearts is activated.

"No lie—this child—"

The brief moment of weighing the options was like a silent thunderclap rolling through her heart.

In the end, the doubt in the goddess's eyes turned into a decision.

"I see."

Her voice regained its usual gentleness, but with an added strength: "No further reason is needed."

"The reputation of the Astrea Familia, your achievements today, and your guarantee at this moment."

"These three factors combined will allow the guild to initiate the highest level of investigation and monitoring procedures."

"I'll let you have it right away—"

Before the words were finished, the door to the side hall was gently pushed open.

Lily Luca, who had just been taken to wash and dress by Lyra, a girl of the same race, timidly came out.

Previously, when Leila saw Lily's filthy and battered appearance, it was as if she were seeing herself in the past living in the "city of sinners".

Without saying a word, he took her to the bathroom and carefully washed her body and hair.

Lily looked completely transformed.

Although her eyes were still filled with unease and restraint, and her small body shrank slightly, her delicate features were already evident.

Her appearance temporarily dispelled the heavy atmosphere in the living room about dark factions, gods, and conspiracies.

The goddess Astraea looked at Lily with affection, temporarily setting aside the matter of the wanted notice for Erlen, and said gently:

"Looks like Leila has packed everything up for you."

"It fits perfectly—"

"Lilyluka Erd, is that right?"

Gu Yuan's gaze also fell on Lily. His previous ruthlessness subtly subsided, and although he didn't show much expression, his gaze softened slightly.

Lily nodded hesitantly; this was the first time she had ever been treated so gently since birth.

Her parents died when she was three years old, and then she wandered endlessly until she met Soma, and then—from the age of six, she became addicted to the divine wine that robbed her of her mind.

While others were still enjoying their childhood, she began to struggle for survival in the mud, outwitting and outmaneuvering adults, constantly experiencing beatings, robbery, and bullying.

A wave of bitterness suddenly rushed to my nose, and my eyes felt hot.

She wanted to cry, but she bit her lip tightly, telling herself she couldn't, she absolutely couldn't lose her composure in front of these people who had given her warmth—

In this labyrinthine city, is there really such a warm place that seems to embrace all pain?

It felt as wonderful as a fragile dream.

The goddess Astraea keenly sensed Lily's intense emotional turmoil and the tears she was trying to hold back.

In order not to hurt the child's sensitive self-esteem, she naturally gave Leila new instructions.

"Alright, Layla, take her for a stroll in the courtyard, let her look at the flowers, and breathe in some fresh air—"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lily was practically half-led and half-carried towards the outside, her small, slightly frail figure gradually disappearing into the shadows of the porch.

Only when their footsteps faded into the distance and the hall returned to silence did the heavy and tense atmosphere quietly gather once more.

The goddess Astraea withdrew her gaze and turned back to Gu Yuan, her azure eyes gleaming with rationality.

"Then, let's continue our previous topic."

"I will have Ryu go to the guild immediately to submit formal documents requesting the highest level of investigation and surveillance of Erlen."

"Hopefully, as you wish, we can disrupt his plans."

Gu Yuan nodded; the goddess's decision eased his sense of urgency.

His gaze then turned to the inconspicuous porcelain bottle of Soma's divine wine on the table beside him.

Lily's placement was not simply a matter of providing her with a refuge.

If you really want to adopt her and help her get rid of the shadows of her past, you will inevitably have to deal with Soma, the god who is obsessed with brewing and neglects his clan, and his chaotic clan.

New challenges are now before us.