Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

"No one can change what that man has decided. There's not much I can do, this is all I can do to help you."

"Then I should thank you?"

"Well, you're welcome. What can I do? I'm such a bad mother."

I wasn't complimenting you!

Well, the most awkward part is knowing that the naturally naive Duchess meant well but not being able to explain.

Nolan clutched the admission notice tightly, gazing at the sky above Morningstar City, his feelings a complex mix.

Does that mean all those years of training were for nothing?

The bad news is that she can no longer legitimately enter the interdimensional battlefield to plunder the followers of other gods; the good news is that she is temporarily free.

Perhaps we could start by targeting future believers and signing contracts with a few promising companies in advance.

Don't think that Josephine did nothing but measure her own growth during this time. Behind the scenes, she asked the old steward to search for almost every potential witch disciple in the kingdom.

She looks like a pervert (woman)!

That's a lot of work, but unfortunately, very few chaotic individuals were ultimately selected.

It would be more reliable to just trick Alicia and Joanna into joining the sex industry.

Saint Rensa is the territory of the Time Guardians, and the teaching standards of the Land of Stars are renowned even in the Prime Material Plane, attracting apprentices from all planes to study there.

I hope to give her a surprise...

Morningstar City is located at the highest point of the Kodo Mountains in the East, and is known as the place in Norland closest to the stars.

The massive city perched atop a high cliff resembles a nest, with griffins, rarely seen in other planes, circling overhead from time to time as guards on patrol.

A carriage slowly made its way along the mountain road into Morningstar City, with a golden griffin hanging on the carriage, which was the emblem of the Joestar family.

This was the first time Nolan had ever witnessed this magnificent city, so easily defended and difficult to attack, so directly. She squinted her eyes and lazily basked in the sun.

A noblewoman would never spread her legs while riding a horse; that would be very inelegant. But she wasn't a noblewoman, and she was never allowed to wear high heels or ride in a carriage.

The silver-haired, red-eyed girl had her long hair tied up, wore black leather armor with a cross-shaped sword hanging at her waist, and if it weren't for her stunningly beautiful appearance, she would look more like a wandering knight.

Despite it being his own territory, Nolan rarely had the chance to return to the Griffin's Nest. Forget about leading a squad of Griffins out to show off; under the tough-guy's upbringing, he didn't even have the chance to go shopping.

This time, I won't stay either.

The sentimental Lady Tess was still wiping away her tears while reminding Joestar to be careful on the road. Although Grand Duke Joestar had agreed to let Nolan study in the military department of the Saint Lenza War Soul Academy, he would not provide him with a single penny or resource.

Apart from tuition fees, all expenses must be earned by oneself.

This is what a real man should do!

The man who only gave orders and never communicated with her always made Nolan laugh, and sometimes she couldn't tell which of the two belonged more to the chaos.

But the patriarchal duke still cared about her very much; otherwise, this seemingly frail old butler wouldn't have stayed by his side so often.

Nolan glanced, intentionally or unintentionally, at the handsome old man driving the carriage.

His impeccably tailored tuxedo was spotless; he was not only an all-rounder in domestic affairs, but the explosive spirit hidden within his lean, fleshy body was also not to be underestimated.

If we were to use the strength level of a mortal, it would be close to that of a Saint Realm expert, with sinister attributes and a heavy killing intent.

Such a master is rare even in the main plane; using him to protect a little girl would be a waste of his talent.

The other horse was ridden by a woman with brown skin and short hair. She carried a huge broadsword on her back. She had a well-proportioned figure and amazing strength. Her originally pretty face was marred by a scar on her left cheek, which gave her a unique sexiness.

Kama is one of the Duke's personal guard captains and is responsible for instructing Nolan in martial arts.

She glanced at the two Qiaos, whose slender, straight legs were casually draped over their horses, their whole posture relaxed and unguarded, and then she smiled.

"Fight bravely like a man, but don't ignore your own agility advantage, so that we can do what they can't."

"What is this, the last lesson?"

Nolan glanced at the woman.

"It's still early. I will personally see you off on your final journey tomorrow. From now on, you will have to walk the rest of the way on your own."

Kama pursed her lips, doubting whether the second young lady, who had never traveled far from home, could reach the Free Federation on her own.

In the general's words, a man doesn't need a nanny. If a man needs his parents to pick him up from school, he doesn't deserve to be a holy knight and should just die!

A future holy knight?

No, no, no, Nolan is the destroyer of all realms who spreads chaos!

5. Fatal Weakness

The people of Morningstar City adored Duke Joestar, despite him being a madman who insisted his daughters were boys.

If it weren't for the Griffin Legion, the flames of war would have engulfed the entire Norland.

A continent that cannot gain a voice in the interdimensional battlefield will only become the spoils of war among heroes, wantonly plundered, drained of all resources, and eventually turned into a wasteland.

The indigenous people of Isherland are able to live in peace and prosperity thanks to the loyal vanguard.

Therefore, not only the people of the East, but the entire Kingdom of Plantagenet felt grateful to that man, and also showed great respect to the Duchess and the increasingly beautiful young ladies.

But this doesn't stop the world from criticizing a senile old man who tries to make women into holy knights.

As soon as the carriage entered Morning Star City, it attracted countless curious glances, and passersby and merchants on both sides of the Flower Avenue stopped in their tracks.

Aside from the golden griffin emblem, their attention was more focused on the unfamiliar young woman on horseback.

"That's the Duke's crest, silver hair, red eyes, could it be...?"

"There's no mistake, it must be Miss Qiao!"

The Duke's second "real man" has actually returned – this is truly big news!

The people in the city were talking about it, most of them amazed that Nolan was so young yet her beauty was no less than that of her older sister Alicia.

Some people felt sorry for the girl's rough attire, while others mocked her, saying that if it weren't for this, they would never have been able to get so close to a noble lady in their entire lives.

The carriage, respectfully guided by the city guards, arrived at a watchtower atop the cliff.

There, two ferocious beasts clad in armor were already waiting impatiently.

Only the warriors of Morningstar City dare to use griffins, such wild and untamed creatures, as mounts. An adult griffin is at least a level five magical beast with sharp claws and full wings, capable of tearing through ordinary armor with ease.

"What are you waiting for, a hug? I remember I taught you riding techniques."

Kama took a gray cloth bag off the saddle and tossed it to Nolan. Inside were water, dry rations, and a simple general map of Noland.

Without further polite dialogue, under the Duke's strict orders, everyone treated Joestar with the decisive and efficient manner befitting a soldier.

Ms. Nolan, who was used to "accepting whatever comes her way," also disliked wasting words and turned to mount another strong griffin.

She paused for a moment, then barely managed to raise her hand and wave at Tess as a farewell.

This was the first time since Er Qiao had become aware of things that she had taken the initiative to say goodbye.

The Duchess shuddered, tears welling in her eyes. She couldn't imagine the cruel things her husband was doing to their children, and she knew she would never be able to atone for her guilt.

Who would have known that the beautiful goddess-king, who is associated with destruction, is really not used to the boring interactions between mortals?

There was nothing she could do; she had to collect faith.

And so, before Nolan could even properly get to know his hometown, he was sent to another unfamiliar city-state, carrying an admission notice.

"set off!"

The griffin let out a low growl, shook its massive head, and impatiently flapped its wings to take off.

As she watched her most beloved yet least frequented daughter walk away, Tess wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and gave the old butler a meaningful look.

The old man wiped his one-sided mirror, smiled slightly, and understood.

The Duchess, however, was not so obedient. She was still fighting for her daughter's happiness, waiting for an opportunity to completely shatter her husband's dream...

The children of Morningstar City are the darlings of the sky. After a few training sessions, Joestar was able to skillfully pilot his griffin and keep up with Karma, letting the gale lash his cheeks and scatter his blue ribbons, leaving a beautiful trail of silver hair in the azure sky.

This feeling of soaring through the skies and looking down upon all living beings was quite nice, allowing someone to vaguely regain a bit of the self-esteem of a Chaos Lord.

An increasingly alluring and melodious voice, a gradually fuller and more voluptuous figure, and even the monthly bleeding debuff after her first period...

The inevitable path that young girls go through as they grow up is driving Nolan crazy!

At least she's free now, isn't she?

Griffins fly at speeds second only to dragons, and half a day later the two crossed the easternmost border of the Golden Bird Kingdom and entered the valley.

As dusk fell, Instructor Kama raised his hand, signaling to stop in the valley below and spend the night there.

The two landed one after the other. Kama patted the griffin's head and stared at Joestar, the boss's taciturn second daughter, with a half-smile.

Nolan has a good talent for commanding riders, which makes him very suitable to be a knight.

In other aspects, she's just so-so. Although her qualifications aren't as outstanding as the other two ladies, they're still above average.

If we're talking about strengths, the two Qiaos do have their merits, which lie in their outrageous execution, obedience, and action, as well as their rock-solid mentality.

No matter how harsh the orders and training were, she never refused or complained, and always managed to complete them perfectly in the end, which was what made her so formidable.

These are all essential qualities for becoming an outstanding soldier or even a future commander.

Nolan built a makeshift campfire, then ventured into the bushes in the valley and soon caught two rabbits.

Skinning and bleeding him, then placing him on the fire, a fragrant dinner was quickly prepared—he was a real wild boy.

The tough guy's upbringing was very successful; Nolan could survive without the old butler.

"It seems you won't be having a lavish adult ball. I'm sorry."

Kama patted her belly and chuckled as she teased the beautiful girl beside her, who was of noble birth but lived a life more lowly than that of a commoner.

She actually really liked Er Qiao's personality, and this tutoring period was tough.

Nolan snorted. The joke wasn't funny at all; she would be an adult soon.

It is said that on the day of Alicia's coming-of-age ceremony, all the nobles and powerful figures of the entire kingdom attended, as well as many powerful allies from other planes, including the King of the Golden Flower, who joined this grand feast, making it the pride of Iserland.

Now, Joanna has gained the favor of the Septim Temple and has been personally baptized by the Pope. Her status is completely different, and her future is limitless.

In contrast, all that remained for the two Joestars was despair.