Devil's Bible

Chapter 169 Seasoning (Bonus Chapter)
"Let's go, or they'll find out." Nemus squinted as he watched Rhine temporarily suppress everything before leaving with Kru.

Rhine's strength is not bad, and his perception ability is even more terrifying. If it weren't for Nemus's multiple stealth characteristics, he might not have been able to interfere with Rhine's perception.

However, as time went on, Rhine still discovered problems.

"So, Rhine is that demon warlock?" Nemus couldn't help but ponder this question.

Earlier in the meeting, Nemes pressed Rhine on the matter, only to find that Rhine's answers were too 'formulaic,' which actually made him put aside his suspicions about Rhine.

After all, that demon warlock's behavior and state were very different from Rhine's.

But now, this once-abandoned manor has been put back into use by Rhine, and things have suddenly become unclear again.

After all, the manor was sealed off by Nemus just moments before it was occupied and redeveloped by the other side.

This gives the impression that they are closely related.

“No, there are still significant problems here.” Nems didn’t rush to conclusions.

There must be some underlying reason that I haven't discovered yet.

“And this can be left to Isabella.” Nems immediately made the corresponding arrangements.

Isabella has an innate sympathy for the underprivileged, and she cannot ignore the problems they face.

As the forwards, the opposing team is fully capable of facing the first wave of attacks head-on.

Furthermore, Isabella possesses a charm completely different from Nemes's; she naturally wins the hearts of many.

Therefore, many times, doors that are not open to Nemes can be pried open by Isabella.

Nems can win the favor of many people through his actions and benefits, but if someone is perceptive enough to see through appearances and not be misled by those actions, but instead gets to the heart and true nature of the person, Nems' super charm, which is only effective on his 'kin,' will be hard to work with.

For now, Isabella will be a very useful tool.

Just like when we dealt with the old priest in the dorsal fin village.

"Of course, that's on the premise that I won't be devoured by this tool in the end." Nems was very clear about one thing: his plan was by no means flawless.

The reason we are able to remain safe now is simply because our strength is highly secretive and our purpose has not been exposed.

However, once the later stages arrive, some of one's plans will inevitably encounter problems.

At that time, Isabella will target herself in the same way she targets Rhine today.

"Hopefully, we'll have a great match!" Nemus wasn't worried about it; on the contrary, he was looking forward to it.

Essentially, Phos and Nems are the same kind of people.

They both clearly had a more secure option. If they had chosen to give it up, with Naim's abilities, he could have easily started enjoying his life, enjoying power, money, and beautiful women.

But just as Phos was unwilling to give up and chose to continue on his path.

Nems was the same; he wouldn't give up on this path that he didn't know if it was a dead end.

Even if he reaches the end, he will face death with equanimity.

Nems then met Isabella, who had returned with Phos's body.

Isabella and others reported on Al's sacrifice, the various problems with Phos's body, and intelligence about the Rhine and the secret service.

Nems nodded, ordered someone to examine Phos's body, and then said he would report the matter of Rhine to his superiors.

Nemes then shared his knowledge of the manor with Isabella.

Upon learning that the manor had once been used by the Floating World Society to refine golden elixirs and had been sealed off by Nemus's team, Isabella couldn't help but begin to suspect that Rhine might also be using the alchemy well from that time to refine golden elixirs. After all, Rhine was only one golden elixir away from achieving its goal of creating a golden seed.

From a motivational standpoint, this is perfectly reasonable.

“If you want to investigate,” Nems said, pausing briefly before handing a note to Isabella.

It was the same financial message he had received earlier.

“There are also some people within the church investigating these matters. You are not alone, Isabella,” Nemes said solemnly. “Also, although my identity prevents me from acting rashly, I will always support you.”

Upon receiving the note, Isabella was taken aback by Nemes' words and began to scrutinize him closely.

Isabella's initial understanding of Nemes came entirely from Jacques, whom she considered a traitor to the family, among other things.

Upon further investigation, however, there was a persistent feeling that Nemes might be hiding something, making it difficult to see clearly, so there was always suspicion about Nemes.

Even after she arrived in Baiwei Town, this suspicion remained.

However, as the smuggling scandal unfolded and his actions were exposed, those suspicions gradually faded.

Because at this point, a part of Nemus's dark side seems to have been revealed. This imperfection makes Nemus seem more like a living, breathing person than some kind of monster.

Looking at Naims more closely now, one can see that Naims is indeed one of the few people who could move her heart.

The other party was young, yet he was already a Steel-type, becoming a local Grand Knight and having control over all aspects of the land.

She is capable and strong, and her stubbornness is understandable; she also has her own principles.

These thoughts made Isabella look into Nemus's eyes, which seemed to hold a certain serious emotion.

Isabella quickly shook off these chaotic thoughts, said goodbye to Nemes, and then fled the place with small, quick steps.

As they went outside, they saw Nemes's chaplain, Kru.

Kru adjusted his glasses and nodded to Isabella.

As Isabella hurried away, the ambiguous atmosphere vanished instantly.

Nemus opened the Book of Time and began to examine its contents.

"Has the master fallen for her?" Kru asked.

“She is beautiful and charming,” Nemes praised Isabella, but then added, “Unfortunately, for me, love is just an unimportant seasoning.”

"An overly close relationship will only create vulnerabilities."

"And Isabella is good at finding these weaknesses."

"This ambiguous feeling might confuse her for a while, but she will eventually discover that I am not the person she currently perceives me to be." Nems has long since become indifferent to love and romance.

That's just a feeling caused by the loneliness of the soul and the solitude of the body.

For some, true love may be great.

But once his ideals took root in his soul, these were nothing more than bargaining chips he could use.

"People will never be in sync."

“When things go astray, they will only cause everything to fall apart,” Nemes warned Kru, drawing on his past experience.

(End of this chapter)