The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

Eve quickly ran back upstairs with the goods in her hands.

As soon as I pushed open the door and entered the room, I saw Talomatti leaning against the bed in the spacious room.

Meanwhile, sitting at a small table not far from the bed was Dekan, who had reverted to his original gray hair and blue eyes.

Their appearances were slightly disguised, but it was still possible to tell that they were siblings.

So along the way, the soldiers at the city gate checkpoints almost all quickly believed the excuse that "the traveling merchant brother was taking his disabled sister, who couldn't take care of herself, to seek medical treatment."

Dekan and Talomatti didn't exchange a single word, but Eve felt that they got along surprisingly naturally.

It seems that the relationship between the two great demons has changed. Compared to the feeling that "the temperature around them would drop whenever they got close to each other" that they had along the way, the relationship between the two great demons has changed.

"Teacher, I've bought the food. It's gotten colder outside, and it's snowing heavily."

"Ah."

Dekan put down his water glass and leaned back in his chair.

Seeing him turn his face to the side, looking out the window as if he were thinking about something, Eve tilted her head slightly in puzzlement.

"Teacher, what's wrong?"

Eve also looked out the window.

You wouldn't notice it when you're on the street, but looking at it from inside the house like this, the falling snowflakes seem incredibly beautiful.

I believe these cotton-like snowflakes will soon blanket the town in white.

Eve walked over to Talomatti, sat on the edge of the bed, fed Talomatti, and said "Come on," while asking Dekan.

"nothing."

Dekan smiled vaguely and shook his head.

After a slight pause, he asked calmly:

"Did you notice anything unusual in town on your way back?"

"Oh...it seems a delegation from the First Army has come to the city of Crantes?"

Despite Eve's deliberate avoidance of the routes the Great Demon might take, she still overheard much of the city-state's residents talking about it.

Public opinion in the city-state seems to be shifting in the direction of "questioning Lenn".

The mercenaries and knights, in particular, were more or less dissatisfied with Lenn's decision.

“Eve, let me test you, what are they here for?”

Dekan continued to ask.

Eve carefully fed Talomatti while pondering for a while.

"Their goal is the same as yours, teacher: to feign gain Lenn's trust before carrying out some shady plots."

Eve answered with exceptional confidence.

Dekan was stunned by what he heard.

Eve was clever; she had already guessed that she had come to Lenn's territory to see Lenn.

But what's with the second half of the sentence?

What does it mean to "pretend to gain trust" and what is a "secret"?

Dekan suppressed his doubts and continued to look at Eve, signaling her to finish speaking.

Seeing this, Eve wasn't sure if she was right or wrong, but it seemed the teacher really wanted to keep listening.

She became more confident.

"Although the overall battle situation showed a trend of defeat, there were some special circumstances in which fighting was better than retreating for the First Army."

"And as for you, teacher, you probably don't want to see the war between the Demon Realm and the Holy Kingdom end so quickly."

"Now is the perfect opportunity to overturn the situation and extend the battle line for several more years!"

Eve made a bold guess.

Based on her understanding of Delois, this legendary demon race was constantly influencing and manipulating the battle from the shadows, probably playing a grand game.

Eve didn't understand why Doloice would do something so illogical as to help the humans rescue the Dark Saintess.

But now she is gradually understanding Doloice's deeper meaning—

He wanted to give humanity a glimmer of hope.

To gain their trust.

Then, when they are closest to victory, crush them into utter despair!

She hadn't thought that far ahead; perhaps Deloitte was planning something even more terrifying.

For example, he could cause both the Demon Realm and the Holy Kingdom to be destroyed through his manipulation.

It is also possible that this war will continue for hundreds or thousands of years, turning this world into an irredeemable hell.

Of course, the perverse Deloitte might even deliberately reveal some clues, wanting to see the Demon Realm and the Holy Kingdom, after discovering the truth and the real mastermind—Delois—forced to disgust each other and join forces to fight together.

"What you truly desire is to plunge both humans and demons into utter despair! Compared to your plans, the First Army's schemes are as naive as a baby's!"

When Eve stated her conclusion, she couldn't help but feel grateful to have become Deloitte's successor; it was such a damn sense of security.

Even Talomatti, who was swallowing his food, couldn't hide his approval of Eve and nodded slightly.

However, she also felt a little sorry for her. Such a good girl had chosen Dolois as her teacher, and her future looked bleak.

If Deloitte truly intends to do as Eve claims, Talomatti could understand it.

When a loved one is gone, it's like "losing my love forever, and seeing only ruins everywhere."

Although it sounds like a serious illness, it's surprisingly reasonable.

The Calamity of Delois is even more capable of doing such a thing.

However, in Deloitte over the years, some things have indeed changed.

Delois, who was originally more inclined to neutrality, may have ultimately gone astray into extreme evil.

However, it's impossible for a demon to actually turn towards good.

Maintaining neutrality is already the "boundary" of evil.

"..."

Dekan stared blankly, unable to speak.

Forget about Eve.

Talomatti, don't you think this answer is absurd?

Do you really think that I am such a terrifying demon after spending a month with you?

Is there a possibility?

I'm a human being, and I really am a peace angel!

“Eve, and you, Talomatti, listen to me, I’ve come to the city of Crantes today for only one thing,”

Dekan took a deep breath and reprimanded his apprentice and sister with exceptional seriousness.

That is love and peace!

Eve and Talomatti stared at Dekan in surprise.

His declaration clearly shocked them.

However, the next second.

"Hahaha, teacher, you were so funny just now! Wahahaha, I can't stand it."

Eve clutched her stomach and laughed, momentarily putting down the snacks she was about to feed Talomatti.

She had never laughed so happily before.

Although humans might not get the jokes about Doloice, she believed that even the Demon King would laugh at her teacher's performance.

"Sister Talomatti, did you hear that? The teacher said he did it for love and peace, so does that mean Lenn is the real traitor?"

As she spoke, Eve mimicked Dekan's expression and tone from earlier, repeating the performance once more.

It must be said that Eve's learning ability is outstanding in every aspect; she can understand Dekan's tone and expression after just one look.

"Don't...don't say anymore..."

Even Talomatti couldn't help but tremble slightly in his shoulders.

She never imagined that one day she would be amused by Doloice.

Talomatti and Eve laughed for almost a minute.

however.

They gradually realized that Dekan was looking at them with a look of utter exasperation on his face.

Is it funny?

Dekan crossed his arms, his face as black as a pot.

It seems like she's genuinely a little angry.

"Could it be... teacher, you weren't joking just now?"

Eve swallowed hard, gradually realizing the seriousness of the problem.

Is he really going to do something good?

What is the principle?

Although Eve couldn't understand what her teacher was thinking, she just felt that the virtuous Dolois was more human than the wicked Dolois.

"Once the snow subsides a bit, I'll take you to the Lunn residence! The facts will show you whether I'm stirring up trouble or maintaining peace! You'll see."

Dekan said angrily.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow will be the moment when Deloitte will demonstrate to the world his benevolent and virtuous heart!