The world doesn't need succubi to save it.

"No need for 'Your Excellency,' you can simply call me 'The Stargazer.'"

Looking at Ning Feng, who seemed lost in thought, the Stargazer slowly shook his head, then nodded:

"You can call me that."

……

……

Ning Feng's divine avatar disappeared, and the empty space returned to silence once more.

The stargazer remained motionless, maintaining his calm demeanor.

But just as she was about to slowly close her eyes, she heard a playful laugh beside her.

whee.

In the hall where she was the only one left, no other voices would have been heard for decades if she hadn't spoken. But now, a voice that didn't belong here was being heard.

With his eyes slightly open, the stargazer calmly looked in the direction of the sound.

At the edge of the horizon, an elegant black cat sat properly and obediently in the center of a huge round table, looking up at the brilliant stars in the sky.

The starlight that shone because of Ning Feng shone even brighter at this moment.

"Hmm~"

Noticing the stargazer's gaze, the black cat lowered its head, its scarlet and light-colored eyes meeting each other.

Raising its paw, the black cat waved its pink paw, greeting everyone enthusiastically.

"Hello! This... well, you naughty woman who often spies on me."

The stargazer wasn't angered by the black cat's slander; he simply tilted his head and slowly nodded.

"Hello."

"I never expected you to appear before me..."

There was a hint of emotion in his voice. The stargazer looked at the once high and mighty demon, and his heart was finally stirred.

"【Primordial Demon】, 【Chosen One of the Evil Gods】, 【Lost One】..."

Slowly, she uttered that name, which was taboo even among the Holy Spirit:

"Ariana".

The black cat, whose identity had been exposed, showed no surprise at being revealed and remained smiling.

Hello!

"Also, spying on others is bad behavior!"

"Good children shouldn't do that!"

Chapter 239 First Meeting

Even though he had never actually seen Ariana, the stargazer easily recognized her.

The gods are still asleep; they could not have awakened to this extent.

Excluding deities, there aren't many beings as powerful as that left.

"She's just a cat, she has no idea what Ariana is!"

"Who is that? Judging from her name, she seems like a good woman!"

Ariana smiled as she watched the stargazer, her tail casting shadows as it swayed behind her.

Evil is like an abyss.

The mere presence of the stargazer makes him feel as if he is seeing a black hole that is constantly devouring the surrounding light.

A terrifying existence.

Such a being has never been witnessed by stargazers; they have only ever heard of it through rumors.

The origin of Ariana is unknown. The most plausible explanation is that she was a primordial demon who was favored and crowned by an evil god.

She is a free spirit who acts recklessly and never cares about others.

She is not a god, but among the gods, only the most powerful ones can surpass her.

She is powerful, and apart from an angel of similar strength who has been relentlessly pursuing her, no one can threaten her.

She is free, doesn't need to care about the thoughts of the gods, and often appears in various strange places, leaving her own footprints.

Because of this characteristic, her appearance was considered a harbinger of impending disaster...

This being, who mysteriously disappeared at the end of the Dark Ages and whose whereabouts could not be found, suddenly appeared in this room, right before his eyes.

It appeared mysteriously in an era before the gods had awakened.

Does this mean an even greater disaster is about to strike?

Could this be an opportunity?

Maybe……

"Um~ don't think about dangerous things, okay? I'm scared too."

The alluring voice interrupted the stargazer's increasingly dangerous thoughts. The black cat wasn't angry; it simply smiled and reminded him:

"Your current state isn't suitable for fighting with others, so be careful."

Have I been seen through?

The stargazers were not surprised by this turn of events.

The angel who is known as one of the "Twins of Fate" alongside Ariana possesses eyes that can see through people's hearts; no lie can deceive her.

It doesn't seem unreasonable that Ariana has similar abilities.

"Also, it's really not like that~ The person you're thinking of is definitely not the same person!"

"Don't look at me with such a passionate gaze, it makes me shy~"

With her light-colored eyes lowered, the stargazer knew that once she made preparations, those ideas were destined to become nothing but bubbles, with no chance of being realized.

"...Let's leave the meaningless words here. You've come to see me, so there must be something else you want to say."

The stargazer was very curious as to why such a special being had appeared before him.

Doesn't she know that even if I don't eliminate the person imprisoned, I have a high chance of severely injuring her with my current advantageous position?

arrogant?

Do not……

It's self-confidence.

The demon appearing before him in the form of a black cat made him certain that he would not harm her.

The two had no connection whatsoever; it was simply impossible for a human and a supernatural being to have anything to talk about...

What is the reason?

"I came here for Ning Feng."

As the stargazer slowly raised his eyes, he finally understood what that sense of déjà vu he had been feeling ever since the other person appeared.

"So, his power comes from you."

The divine status, the powerful divine energy within it, and the ability to usurp divine authority all originated from this demon.

"Oh? I thought you could guess it from the start. You shouldn't be like this, right? I feel like the hints were already quite obvious."

Is it obvious?

Although Ariana appeared after Ning Feng left, the reason why the Stargazers did not immediately connect the two was quite simple.

The stargazers believed that Ariana was drawn there by the changes in the Stargazer Lands.

Although it is only a false god, the fall of a god will definitely bring about changes in the world and attract some special attention.

This was unavoidable, and it's another reason why she personally appeared here.

The stargazers were waiting for some restless beings, or those pretending to be docile, to slip up, but they never expected to encounter such a black cat.

Furthermore, Ariana's own reputation is more noteworthy than the others.

[The Primal Demon]

And since it's a demon, then...

Her indifferent gaze focused on the black cat, and she slowly asked:

"So, what was the price he had to pay to gain those powers?"

Demons don't make promises easily, and you shouldn't be careless with any deal you make with them. If you gain something, there will always be a price to pay.

Ning Feng is recognized by the stargazers as a prophet and their last hope; she will not allow him to be tempted by evil.

The black cat, far from being bothered by the wary gaze, actually became happy.

She lay lazily on the table, striking a pose and chuckling:

"The price? Hehe, I can't live without his body anymore~"

The stargazer looked at her silently for a moment, then slowly nodded and said:

"...Is the price for this exchange to take his body?"

?

Ariana: ?

Ariana blinked, stunned by the stargazer's abruptly changed words.

Wait... what are you saying?

what?

The stargazer, unaware of Ariana's thoughts, continued to ask:

"The prophet bears a greater mission, and he cannot be tempted by you."