Do you all know the future?

Chapter 143 Queen Fafya is furious
The surging waves at the bow of the ship resembled a warm, blunt knife, making a reassuring "splashing" sound as it parted the waves.

The separated waves were no longer pure white, but shimmered with a golden light as they slid toward the sides of the boat.

The air was filled with the salty smell of sea salt, but the sea breeze that brushed against my cheeks was warm, carrying the last warmth of the sun.

The bow deck, bathed in the glow of the setting sun, looked warm and inviting.

If there were only two people, it would be a romantic reenactment, but since there are three people present, it's not appropriate for Diane to hug the head maid and reminisce about the famous scene.

"Thank you for your help, Your Majesty. Otherwise, I would have had to wait more than a month to set off."

Looking at Queen Fafnir, bathed in the afterglow of the sun, elegant and noble, Diane expressed her gratitude.

"Hmm... It's my honor!"

The Queen felt a deep sense of frustration at being treated like a minotaur. Looking at the head maid, who was smiling calmly and gracefully, all the frustration in her heart felt so helpless.

Even though they couldn't win, Diane didn't side with them, which clearly showed her wariness of her and her trust in the head maid.

"Your Highness, are you really not going to Ishtar with troops? There are countless cruel demons and cultists there. If Tudor can't give you people, we in Fafia can."

She was extremely unhappy, but as a devout believer in the gods, she still had to think of the gods, especially the gods she recognized.

"Not for now. I'll ask you if I need to. The head maid will protect me for now. It's not that the Tudors won't send troops, but there's no need for such a big fuss. Let's go and see what's going on first!"

Unlike some fools, Diane doesn't use what's helpful or refuses to use it just to prove herself.

“I understand what Ms. Margaret is saying, but just like last time, there were always times when Ms. Margaret wasn’t around.”

"So this time I brought Margaret, Mrs. Eve, and Mrs. Terry!"

Diane was unsure of her own safety, but the head maid was, and wouldn't let Diane get into any danger.

Therefore, Diane's guards needed at least one demigod to back her up. The great mermaid was actually that guard, but she still called herself Lady Eve.

I originally liked Isabella, but considering that Isabella was pregnant, I decided to give up for the time being.

"This level of defense is far from enough. I'll report to the organization and ask them to assign you some more demigods!"

Queen Fafia was genuinely worried about Diane, after all, the Sun God was the sect's last hope, and the sect had persisted for far too long.

Even though Diane is currently unsure of who is most loyal, the Lord is the Lord, and they need to dedicate their lives to protecting Him.

"That's fine, but don't draw too much attention to it, and don't disrupt our layout plan."

Why not take advantage of a strong person who gets something for free? It also lightens the burden on the head maid. Why not?

"No, although I don't think now is a good time for you to reclaim Ishtar. Your most important task should be to improve your strength and awaken your divine power."

Once the Sun God ascends to godhood, everything will be alright. With the Sun God regaining his position as the supreme god, he will naturally be able to sweep away all enemies.

"However, if this is your decision, we will not hold you back. We know what is more important!"

Queen Fafya believed that her colleagues were all intelligent people, because fools had been eliminated, and they would not touch anything that conflicted with the wishes of the followers of the sun god.

"That's good. What I need to do now is very important. Don't ruin my plans, or I'll consider it a problem with your abilities."

Diane warned in advance that he didn't want to provoke any arrogant believers who might cause a lot of trouble in the end.

"Don't worry, they're all cautious people, they wouldn't do that!"

Diane's thoughts were overthinking it; with the current head maid's fearsome reputation, she could completely intimidate the Sun God believers.

Anyone who dares to act arrogantly in front of the chief maid of the Moon Goddess, who has torn apart countless demigods during the God War, is simply delusional.

"That's good. I don't want our team to be disunited because the opponents we're facing are vicious and evil."

Both evil gods and righteous gods are targets that Diane must defeat. In this situation, having allies would only hinder her, so it's better not to help at all.

"Then we must unite around Your Highness and protect Your Highness. The Church is yours, and so am I!"

Queen Favreau pledged her loyalty, was completely convinced of Diane's worth, and was determined to protect Diane with her life.

"Don't say such things. It's not that I don't believe you, but you still have the political affairs of Fafya. Can you really protect me by my side?"

Diane chuckled, teasing Queen Fafya, who looked at the orange sunset with unwavering resolve.

"What does it matter if I give up the throne for Your Highness's sake!"

Diane clearly sensed a kingly aura, and this willingness to sacrifice everything was quite inspiring.

"We can't refuse. This is a great power that can help us a lot right now. If you say you don't want it, where will I find help?"

Diane forcefully dissuaded Fafya from her idea, which actually meant that she already regarded the followers of the Sun God as part of her own faction.

"Then I will continue to be a good queen and provide assistance to Your Highness!"

Queen Fafnya stood up straight, her tall figure elegant and noble, and solemnly promised Diane that she actually wanted to stay by Diane's side, but she was the queen of a country.

They are destined not to be so free, just like Tatiana, who has no reason to accompany them, even though she desperately wants to use a clone to impersonate herself.

"Thank you very much, you've really helped me a lot."

Diane expressed her gratitude without being pretentious, and praised Queen Favya for making her happy. Of course, she couldn't keep praising her, otherwise Queen Favya would keep causing her trouble. Being too loyal was also not good, as it would be too proactive.

"It is our duty to be loyal to Your Highness. We hope that Your Highness can ascend to godhood soon and awaken the memories of the Sun God."

Queen Favreau eagerly anticipated this, as she could no longer bear to see Diane constantly having to consult the head maid, as if the head maid were the one in charge.

"I will. It's not that I want to delay my cultivation. The main thing is to strike first to avoid being struck a hundred times. Now, the false king of Ishtar, Murak, has attacked me repeatedly. If I don't punish him, others will think that attacking me doesn't require any price." Diane was embarrassed to say that his cultivation was too slow. The time required to reach the Great Perfection, which is the time needed to become a demigod in the material world, was simply not enough for him to quickly resolve Murak's two provocations.

“Your Highness is right. We cannot tolerate this kind of person, otherwise he will make the same mistake again and again and will not know where the line is.”

King Istya wanted to deal with Diane, so he sent assassins or resorted to underhanded tactics. Queen Fafia, a fanatical follower of Diane, wished she could kill the king right now.

"So I'll put my cultivation on hold for now, and I can't go into the Spirit Realm by myself, or I might get tricked into becoming a follower god by other gods."

Diane made excuses for himself. He actually wanted to cultivate diligently, but he couldn't help it. Despite his weak strength, he was always at the center of events and couldn't extricate himself, just like this time.

Without his name, the chances of the head maid reclaiming Ishtar wouldn't have been so high; he represented legitimacy and hope.

"Your Highness, I understand. I understand the wickedness of the gods. Please be careful this time."

Queen Fafia, who hated the gods, felt even more distressed knowing that Diane had no choice. She suspected that Diane was being hindered by the head maid, but now it seemed that the head maid had little to do with it.

After all, the true god behind the head maid should also hope that Diane can become an angel and a demigod; Diane is too weak now.

“I’ve remembered your advice. Alright, you don’t have to do that. Be careful, though. I remember you have connections with other gods. Don’t let them see anything, and don’t be misled by these people.”

Diane thought about the deal between Queen Fafia and the god of love, and it would be bad if she found out something.

"Connection is not about loyalty, but simply an exchange of equals. The true God I believe in is always You, so you don't need to test me!"

Queen Fafya's face was stern; was this a sign that her loyalty was being questioned?

"That's not what I meant... I just wanted to remind you to be careful. After all, you're one of my people, and if something happens to you, it's my strength that will be diminished."

Diane didn't dwell on Queen Fafya's kidnapping of her; the fact that Queen Fafya was able to deliver the message at the end already proved her loyalty.

"Of course I won't reveal myself. These gods don't know that I'm actually a follower of the Sun God. They do want to win me over, promising to help me advance to demigod status, but I'm not stupid enough to believe their nonsense!"

Queen Fafya's eyes darted around. Diane's trust in her made her overjoyed. None of these gods were good people; none could compare to her master.

"Although I really want to advance to the level of a demigod and protect Your Highness, I also know that the laws they give are all traps. Once you step into them, you will lose your autonomy."

The followers of the sun god could not possibly be loyal to other gods, and the queen's attitude was even more resolute; she would rather die of old age than accept the god's ascension ceremony.

"Advancing to demigod? I have some laws here that you might need. Although I am not the Sun God now and cannot share the laws with you, I am not stingy with rewards for loyalty."

Diane took out a law crystal that she had prepared beforehand from her spatial ring, as a token of gratitude for Queen Fafia's help last time and her attitude in this cooperation, as well as a questionable ally.

"Your Highness!"

Queen Fafya's eyes widened, somewhat at a loss for words. She hadn't expected Diane to be so generous, but thinking of Diane's character, she relaxed completely and opened her mouth to thank Diane for her kindness.

"This is what Margarita obtained after killing a demigod subordinate to the moon goddess. If you want to thank someone, thank her!"

The words she wanted to say stuck in her throat. Queen Fafya was fuming, but the law she had already accepted could not be returned; she truly needed it.

……

The last rays of the setting sun were completely swallowed by the dark blue horizon, and night began to envelop the sea. A cool sea breeze stirred the dim glow of the lanterns in the rest area at the stern.

Mrs. Eve pulled her cashmere shawl closer to her shoulders, her well-maintained fingers unconsciously stroking the cool porcelain teacup. The black tea inside had long since lost its warmth, and its tail was curled up like an elegant lady.

"News from the Spirit Realm has spread to the last bulwark city, 'Winterguard City,' which has also fallen. The million soldiers and civilians within are likely..."

She gazed at the surging, bottomless black waves in the distance and sighed softly.

This trip to Ishtar is going to be a tough battle, with a million soldiers and civilians. It's obvious that this is the work of an evil god. Even though she has now adapted to the power of a demigod, she still feels humble and holds the world in awe.

"Serves him right. News of His Highness has been circulating for so long, and he still hasn't come to contact him. Isn't that because he has his own ulterior motives? The death of such a person will only make it easier for us to reclaim the Tudors."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Terry, sitting opposite her, merely stirred her equally cold tea with a small silver spoon, producing a crisp, almost abrupt, sound in the night.

Her attitude was cold; she hated these foolish nobles and foolish commoners alike. Her fanaticism was similar to that of Queen Fafia, because she took Ishtar as her faith.

The Ishtar people did not believe in the savior Diane, so in her eyes there was no reason for them to live; if they were enemies, then it was good that they died.

So what if some people died? At worst, we can build a new Ishtar. Those who refused to submit can simply die.

The female knight who held the Future Notebook was also very annoyed by these opportunists. They didn't even believe in the arrival of a true god and still clung to the old aristocracy's ways. Who did they think they were?

"The bigwigs in the capital are still arguing about the new tax law. They seem to think that as long as they stay inside the city walls bathed in holy light, the demons won't come knocking."

"The poor are the civilians. The natural disaster has already left them with nothing, and now they have to face those things that crawl out of hell."

"But who told them to stand with the nobles and slander Her Majesty Queen Greta? Now they know they're getting their comeuppance."

Lady Terry had a typical aristocratic mentality and was quite indifferent to this news. She was loyal to the entirety of Istaya and those who shared her ideals. Those who were her enemies were not among the people she loved.

"These details are not important. I'm more curious about what His Highness Anne and Queen Fafya were talking about on the deck."

Mrs. Terry changed the subject, talking about the gossip of the two men on deck.

"Queen Favya is known for being aloof and cold. It is said that even the wind is colder in Favya Palace than elsewhere, yet His Highness An can stand with her and chat for so long."

Mrs. Eve picked up her teacup and finally took a sip of the long-cold tea. They didn't know the relationship between Diane and Queen Fafia, and who would have thought that Diane and Queen Fafia were a god and a believer?

“The wind was strong on the deck, and they were standing so close together. Do you think they were planning to use the Holy Blood as a bargaining chip? Perhaps the future of Ishtar will be decided in just a few casual words from them.”

Lady Teresa was very worried about the bleeding of the holy blood.

The Holy Blood can only belong to Ishtar, and she wants it too.

(End of this chapter)