I let the genie out of the bottle

So, is it possible to take him to the underworld?

The goddess of victory, who refused to submit, was secretly swayed by the divinity within her.

Take this opportunity to make this audacious human, who wanted to imprison and enslave the disobedient goddess, pay the price.

This was quite tempting for her.

As long as she can win, she won't worry about whether her actions are morally right.

To wash away the shame of defeat.

Reclaim your freedom.

Instinctively, she gripped the scythe of death in her hand and took a step forward.

"Wow."

With her movements, the chains on her ankles clanged together with a series of crisp sounds.

The goddess lowered her head, looking at the anklet she wore and the chains attached to it.

Although the chain that linked the anklets to the rings appeared to have only a few links and was only about ten centimeters long, she knew that both the anklets and the chain were part of the ability called "Land of Repentance."

The end of this chain connects to the abyss that imprisons sinners.

The chains would automatically grow and bind her tightly with the slightest thought, taking her back to that dark and sunless abyss.

However, this meant nothing to her.

When this human dies, the power that imprisons her will naturally become ineffective.

only......

Athena glanced at Lu Ye, who had slowly stood up, pursed her lips, and lowered her head slightly.

The opponent's expression remained unchanged, showing no sign of disappointment despite their defeat in battle.

Athena could guess what he was thinking.

Everything he experienced was sustenance for him.

From the other's perspective, the battle between the two was merely part of the process of becoming stronger.

As long as it can truly make him stronger, then everything else is irrelevant.

This thought involuntarily filled the goddess with a sense of fear.

Their only goal is to "become stronger," and they don't care at all what they do in the process.

Would someone like that really be caught off guard and successfully ambushed by her?

"Is there something you need?" Lu Ye clenched his fist and gave the goddess a friendly smile.

During his battle with the goddess, he truly felt his own improvement.

Furthermore, Athena did not hesitate to point out some of his flaws.

In other words, Athena at this moment did indeed play her role, and to Lu Ye, she was a "valuable" object... a goddess.

Since that's the case, Lu Ye naturally didn't mind making his attitude more amiable.

Perhaps, because of your improved attitude, the other party will work even harder.

Moreover... he knew that the other party might have some ulterior motives.

Therefore, he also had some precautions in secret.

Having just noticed the change in the other person's eyes, he became even more vigilant.

At this point, it would be ideal if the other party could give up some of their ideas on their own.

"No, it's nothing." Athena shook her head, putting her distracting thoughts aside.

She straightened her clothes, which weren't too disheveled, the chains on her wrists rattling as she casually asked, "Shall we continue now?"

"Let's stop for a moment." Lu Ye casually tugged at his clothes, patted the dust off his body, and said in his usual calm tone, "My little knight seems to have something to discuss with me."

As Lu Ye spoke, he walked to the edge of the courtyard.

"Liliana, what's the matter now?"

He sensed Liliana's presence nearby when the battle was halfway through, but she didn't show herself because she was practicing.

This reflects both a reluctance to disturb the master and a desire, as a subordinate, to avoid situations where the master he serves is in a vulnerable position.

However, Lu Ye didn't care about these minor details.

In front of those magicians, Lu Ye would still pay a little more attention to his image.

But Liliana is different, since she is responsible for taking care of his daily life and needs to stay by his side most of the time.

Therefore, Lu Ye is still more casual when facing her.

Even if she sees me in a disheveled state, it doesn't matter. Anyway, given her personality, she's unlikely to do anything that would be detrimental to herself.

"Your Majesty, I'm sorry to bother you."

No matter the time, this silver-haired hamster always looks reserved.

Upon discovering that Lu Ye had arrived beside her, Liliana quickly and respectfully bowed.

Then, she seemed to hesitate for a moment.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to tidy up your attire a little."

Then, with her tacit approval, she leaned forward, slightly tiptoed, and carefully adjusted Lu Ye's collar.

Chapter Eighty-Eight: Silver-haired Hamster

Adjusting one's collar is actually a rather intimate gesture, as it involves the two people being quite close to each other.

Therefore, it was naturally quite ambiguous, the kind where they could feel each other's breath.

Because of the height difference between the two, Liliana had to try her best to stand on her tiptoes.

However, there was no situation where someone accidentally fell on Lu Ye.

After all, he is a great knight, and his physical fitness and balance are not bad.

If she can't even stand on her tiptoes, then she's probably old enough to go home and take care of her children.

At first, Liliana only saw that Lu Ye's clothes were disheveled and wanted to help him tidy up his appearance.

However, faced with a situation where they could even feel each other's breath, they couldn't help but blush.

The silver-haired knight princess's face was practically steaming.

"What brings you here?" Lu Ye asked, his eyes slightly narrowed as he enjoyed the girl's attentive service.

"Your Majesty, the number of witches you previously summoned has now reached the target."

When the conversation turned to serious matters, Liliana's expression immediately became serious.

"As per the king's orders, the ceremony requires 213 people, plus 37 reserve candidates, for a total of 250 people. They have all been assembled now."

Although, the blush on her face had not yet faded.

"Do you want to go and see those witches for yourself?"

"No need, I have no need to communicate with them." Lu Ye said nonchalantly, with one eye half-open. "Anyway, they will obediently do what I've arranged."

The ritual of summoning a disobedient god is arguably the most dangerous in the world.

During the ritual, a large amount of the magical power within the shrine maidens' bodies is absorbed.

It is not uncommon for people to suffer severe mental and physical damage, or even brain death, during the process of communicating with God.

Moreover, when these disobedient gods manifest themselves in the world and unleash their power, they pay no attention to whether there are weak human priestesses around them.

However, even so, the witches who were sent there dared not disobey, even though the ritual would take their lives.

Because participating in this ceremony could only mean their death.

But if they don't cooperate, then they, along with their families, will definitely die.

Moreover, it wasn't Lu Ye who made the move, but rather those magic societies that had connections with them, and perhaps even had a good relationship with them.

This is the authority of the Demon King in this world. Since Lu Ye is able to obtain it, he naturally won't leave it unused.

Upon hearing this somewhat capricious remark, Liliana immediately showed a helpless expression.

However, since she has already decided to become Lu Ye's knight, she will naturally consider Lu Ye's interests as the primary factor when doing things.

but......

"Your Majesty, I have a request to make," Liliana said hesitantly.

"Just say what's on your mind."

“This…” The young knight hesitated for a moment, “Your Majesty, a friend of mine is also among the priestesses you have recruited.”

"If possible, I hope you can also protect her during this ceremony."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ye immediately wondered who the friend Liliana had mentioned was.

Was it Wanli Valley or Wan Gu Li again? I don't remember very clearly. I only remember that Liliana and she met at the summoning ceremony held by Marquis Voban, and the two girls, who shared the same plight, became rare friends.

However, compared to Liliana, a knight who prioritizes loyalty, the priestess seems to have a rather troublesome personality; she's basically a saintly figure who talks about the people all the time.

In any case, Lu Ye had absolutely no intention of contacting her or making himself uncomfortable.

If Lu Ye were an ordinary person, he would wish the world were full of people like him.

However, since he possesses the power to protect himself and oppress others, it's best to stay away from such a person.

"It's nothing, I'll keep an eye on it. As long as she's not too unlucky, nothing will happen."

Despite thinking this way, Lu Ye still readily agreed to his loyal little knight's request.

Anyway, it was just something I did casually.

It would be too heartless to refuse such a small thing from a loyal and devoted young girl.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Upon hearing Lu Ye's promise, Liliana immediately smiled with relief.

Although Lu Ye didn't guarantee her friend's safety, a simple "be careful" was enough for her.

Liliana, who was satisfied with the reply, immediately bowed and thanked them.

However, Lu Ye reached out and pinched her face, roughly pulling her cheeks.

"Woo——"

The silver-haired female knight immediately showed a pitiful expression.

"I've been wanting to say this for a while: don't be so reserved all the time, it's too much trouble."

Lu Ye stared with dead fish eyes and said indifferently.

"Moreover, being constantly startled is bad for your health and will shorten your lifespan sooner or later. So, it's best to reduce unnecessary ceremonial behaviors for me."

"Your Majesty, is this an order?"

The girl blinked, her tone somewhat puzzled.

"No, you can take it as concern."

Lu Ye pinched her face one last time before letting go.

Whether it was a byproduct of long-term cultivation or because her family was well-off and she received better care, the girl's cheeks were fair, smooth, and very elastic, making them irresistible to touch.

Of course, what's most delightful is her pitiful expression, which looks like a little hamster that has eaten several empty sunflower seed shells in a row.

“Yes, I understand, Your Majesty.” Liliana lowered her head, the tips of her ears faintly red.

Well, I had a good time teasing the knight girl.

Lu Ye nodded to himself.

He was still a little annoyed after being suppressed by Athena for so long.

However, firmly believing that she shouldn't let her unhappiness become someone else's happiness, Lu Ye hid all her emotions in her heart.

The situation has eased up a bit now.