Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

"That won't do!"

The Starry Night Diva immediately rejected the idea, saying that absence makes the heart grow fonder and the competition was already fierce enough!

Nolan withdrew his gaze and sighed. Even the twelve Holy War Maidens of the Holy See had their own flaws, just like Fenrir and Curtis. It was easy to capture them by exploiting their weaknesses, which was what made mortals so endearing. But the Lightbringers possessed an incomparably noble soul, untainted by any selfish desires, and the Reality Vision further confirmed this.

Lin's wonderful qualities were so dazzling that she was like an angel who had fallen to earth. Even Nolan was amazed. Unlike the group of bad women in the Dream Salon, chaos was not the best destination for her.

But can Our Lady of Light truly accommodate such a perfect chosen one?

The tedious journey was anything but boring for Messiah. Despite not seeing each other for a year, they seemed to have endless things to talk about, bringing much laughter to the beautiful goddess king. Even the elegant empress would often blush and abandon her duties to join in, indulging in a moment of tenderness.

Looking back, the Dragon Tide lasted only one school year, yet it nearly destroyed the homes of all living beings on the ground. It felt like an entire century had passed. The Dragon Slayer Alliance chased the tides across the world, and it seems unlikely that the event will be held as scheduled this year.

"When do you think... school will start?"

Early in the morning, Messiah poked her head out from under the covers, nestled against Nolan's chest, and teased her nose by tugging at a tuft of blue hair. The witch idol on stage had unknowingly grown into a stunningly beautiful and alluring woman, captivating everyone with her every move. Yet, she still missed the carefree days of school, even though things were fine as they were now.

It probably never will...

Nolan, not wanting to dampen the enthusiasm, simply shut up. She stroked the girl's smooth cheek, as if she were touching her own heart, feeling both nostalgia and repulsion. She couldn't determine how much of the anima fluid had fallen into the hands of other players, but the Deep Blue Heart was undoubtedly hidden within Messiah's body. Was it an inevitable fate that led them to meet, or was it the primordial chaos that drew them together?

With her arm around the prince's, Zinora chuckled softly with her eyes closed, "Do you still want to go back to school?"

"Why not? I haven't graduated yet. Dorm 516 will always be my home, right, senior?"

"Mmm."

Ekaterina's mutterings came from under the covers. Her senior seemed tired from overwork, while her dutiful personal dragon maid stood by to serve her. Iev was terrified, not daring to meet the witch's gaze. She could hardly rest for a second, and if she slacked off, she would be discovered and then suffer an even more humiliating punishment.

What is stored in the Deep Blue Heart is not some incomparably powerful divine authority of truth, but the memories of the destroyers of all realms, or traces of the past. Perhaps for mortals, the world before their eyes is everything, but they will never know how many times this starry sky has been reincarnated, so long that even the void itself has lost count.

Nolan, as an observer and the creator of the origin, is the world itself. She has witnessed the world bloom from desolation countless times, and has torn it apart countless times with her own hands. A part of her will is torn apart in the destruction and rebirth.

Each shuffle brings forth many new players, but even the Father and Mother Gods, who survived as victors, are merely passersby, unable to share these memories with Nolan; only chaos remains eternal.

Therefore, the current Goddess King is just a blank new page. She has preserved the past in the flow of mental energy. Without the past, there is naturally no lingering attachment. Only absolute chaos is absolute order.

One day, the world before Nolan's eyes will also become a heart of chaos, preserved as evidence of its existence along with that of all living beings. But for now, the witch, who is enjoying herself, does not want to be disturbed by anyone forcibly inserting other save files and ruining her pleasant mood.

The Father's laboratory reminded Nolan that the aliens that shouldn't exist in this world came from another world, a world that had already been destroyed. Harrison, for example, didn't belong to this world, so he could never die and became a bug.

Those aliens might be advanced life forms from another world, but Nolan doesn't remember them now. She has watched over countless worlds; does she need to retrieve all the anima fluid readings for this?

Although it is unknown how it was done, the Heavenly Father did extract other creations from the archives. The Night Mother did not have good intentions either. She made a contract with the Soul Ferryman and sold Roland to the Grim Reaper, thereby creating an increasingly powerful army of the dead. What was her purpose?

"The world has changed. Whether it's students or teachers, the Free Federation has changed too. First, there was the Abyss, and then, the peace-loving Free People have become tainted with violence. War never ends; it just silently drags everyone into the vortex."

Nolan glanced at Iyev, who immediately lowered her head, suppressing all other thoughts, fearing that one day she would have to serve the same master as Ekaterina, which would be the most shameful thing.

Chinara and Messiah exchanged a glance and sighed helplessly. They had both noticed the change in Principal Reinhardt and had a bad feeling about it.

Zhang Tiange disappeared. As an ascendant who remained in the mortal world, he was most aware of the changes, which made him even more obsessed with the capricious God.

The insurmountable chasm of the past no longer exists. The current Batian can clearly feel the heartbeat of the entire world. He wants to return to the beginning and find an opportunity to break through, to condense the truth into his own divine authority. That is far more difficult than that of a usurper who seizes the divine status. It may only take a moment, or it may take thousands of years, but he will never give up. That is the meaning of his existence.

The no longer naive girls were willing to stay forever on the Victory Queen in the void, but others might not be so. The shining star at the end of the tunnel was getting closer and closer, and they could already see the crystalline barrier that isolated the outer layer of the Variegated Valley plane. The long journey of the seven Elf Kings, including Saruhaus, and their soldiers was finally over.

829. The Homeland of the Dragon

At the end of the space tunnel, a giant egg appeared floating in the void, shining like a gemstone. The Queen of Victory stopped at the edge of the crystal barrier.

After a long journey and rest, the high elf soldiers have all regained their souls. At this moment, the seven elven kings and many powerful figures have gathered on the deck. The royal fleet is on high alert, ready to fight at any time. No one knows whether another dragon beast legion is hidden in the Valley of Splendor.

Nolan glanced at Iev, and the Amethyst Dragon Mother hesitated for a moment before stepping onto the bow of the ship, murmuring complex and profound dragon language incantations. The shackled dragon kings were also present, seemingly unaffected by any torture or abuse; their faces displayed an indescribable expression, a calm tinged with tranquility, devoid of fear or despair.

However, Lilio and Lulado still glanced at the older sister's maid outfit a few times, their eyes filled with strange expressions, as if they had already guessed their fate.

“Koflup….irve…alima!”

At Iyef's summons, the crystalline barrier loosened and dissolved, turning into a layer of light dust that scattered into the void, revealing a blurry spatial barrier. It easily opened up a huge passage to accommodate the fleet's passage. However, when the royal guard entered the plane, the surroundings were unusually quiet. In the distance, many flying dragons could be seen soaring in the sky, seemingly playing and frolicking. Occasionally, a cheerful roar could be heard, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

"This is the Valley of Splendor?"

Messiah leaned against the fence, gazing into the distance. She felt no hostility, only a sense of desolation and emptiness, even though this plane was far too small compared to the capital of the Federation Galaxy.

There was clearly no ambush here; in fact, it was so vulnerable that it was almost impossible to break through. At the Elf Queen's signal, Commander Maria made a gesture and ordered the entire army to dispel the defensive barrier. Except for the Queen of Victory, all other airships remained in place to avoid alarming the dragons.

Most of the elves were visiting Splendid Valley for the first time. They cautiously observed this place where dragons lived, while remaining wary. Beneath the azure sky was a shimmering land, with huge crystal clusters covering the deep rocks. Unknown stone flowers and crystal leaves grew on the colorful gem mountains, surviving on the elements in the crystal flow.

This sky is far too narrow for the dragon. With the speed and size of the Obsidian Dragon King, it can circle the entire area in less than a day. Despite possessing the life force of a supreme plane, it has a capacity comparable to that of the original plane. This also makes the elemental concentration in the Variegated Valley extremely high, so much so that one can draw souls from it simply by breathing.

Iyef's gaze was warm, but her trembling fingers betrayed her inner turmoil. The ancient dragon had compressed space into a shape through some means, which was more conducive to the growth of the dragon race with its long life cycle. This was the most suitable cradle for them, and the home she was willing to save at all costs.

"Roar!"

The gem dragons frolicking in the sky noticed the massive fleet and swarmed around it. These newly hatched dragons, despite their weak strength, showed no fear. One of them, a volcanic rock dragon, couldn't resist its curiosity. Bold and playful, it seemed completely oblivious to the threat it was facing. It circled the Queen of Victory, caught a familiar scent, and transformed into a young girl in the flames, skipping and hopping into Catherine's arms.

"It's Princess Long Ji! You're finally back!"

Ekaterina forced a smile, patted the young dragon girl's head, and didn't know what to say. She still didn't know how the Chaos Throne would deal with these innocent people. The best outcome would be for them to become vassals and serve Chaos.

The dragon girl looked around, oblivious to the subtle atmosphere and the restricted state of her people, and began to shake Iyef's hand. "Lady Lura, Lady Geraldton... and Her Majesty Iyef! It's wonderful that you're all back. And who are these elves and humans? It's been a long time since the Valley of Splendor has had so many guests!"

"guest......."

Chinara rubbed her temples, and Messiah remained silent, unwilling to shatter the girl's innocent world, and even less willing to reveal their true motives for coming here. These children had nothing to do with the dragon tide, yet they had been implicated as the source of evil, hated by all races of the world. The cruelest place in war was none other than this.

Iyef bit her lip and smiled, "That's right, they are all my friends. The Valley of the Glory has encountered some problems, and they came to help us."

After speaking, the Amethyst Dragon Mother looked at Nolan with misty eyes, helpless and pitiful, as if she were pleading for something.

Playing the victim won't work on the witch, but at this moment, Mrs. Iev was truly free of any ulterior motives; she only wanted to serve her master well in exchange for her people having a carefree time.

“That’s right, but we might need a little cooperation. Could you please help Her Majesty Iyefu gather everyone together?”

Even the cold-blooded soldier Maria couldn't resist the girl's innocent gaze, let alone Messiah and Zenora. Nolan cleared his throat and didn't mind covering up for Iyef, whose dragon language was standard and fluent, which surprised the seven elven kings. Among them, only the knowledgeable water king Arlinda had some knowledge of it.

"Great! Leave it to me!"

The volcanic rock dragon let out a cheer, jumped off the deck, transformed into its true form, and flew back to the dragon herd. Being the largest, it knocked aside several dazed companions, causing a series of shouts. Then, they all flew towards the huge crystal cluster in the center of the valley, seemingly to share the good news with the other members of their race. The Queen of Victory followed slowly behind.

Her attitude towards Ievnolan was not so friendly. She walked to the maid dragon's side, put her arm around her waist and whispered, "Here, you are still the master of the Valley of Splendor, but in private I need your complete submission. From today onwards, this is the faith kingdom of the Throne of Chaos, and also the core of the Source of Chaos. You, and they, will be my first subjects. I will not persecute you, and I will find a way to give you more space to live. As for the corresponding obligations, I don't need to emphasize them, do I?"

"What... exactly are you planning?"

Iyev's expression was moved, as if she could hardly believe it. Such conditions were far too generous for war criminals, like a piece of candy after humiliating treatment, so sweet that it was hard to refuse.

Ekaterina tightened her grip on Nolan's hand, her eyes filled with emotion and love, her gaze urging her mother to agree immediately.

What was your reply?

"Yes, I will follow your instructions, Master."

Ekaterina's training of the maids during this period was very successful. Iev lifted her skirt and bowed. When she turned around and saw Geraldton and the others' strange expressions, her face burned even more. She gritted her teeth and vowed that she could not bear it alone. Lilio and Lula would not escape either!

The crystal clusters in the center of the Valley of Splendor are enormous, composed of numerous crystal cores that radiate gem-like colors. This is the lair of the dragons, and the closer you get to it, the more dragons fly around.

830. Necessary punishment

The sacred land of dragons, where massive, colorful crystals form pillars, is the lair of the dragons.

The Valley of Splendor has been closed for a long time. At this moment, tens of thousands of dragons felt the call and squatted at the entrance of their nests, looking out curiously. Most of them were old dragons and newborn cubs. Most of the strong warriors had joined the dragon tide without hesitation. Some returned with injuries, while others did not.

The Queen of Victory sailed along the rock strata into the shimmering cave and slowly descended into the depths of the pillar. Some of the dragon guards from the strong homeland had already transformed into human form to greet the Dragon Mother. They appeared tense and fearful, having already guessed the outcome of the war. Otherwise, Lady Iyef would not be so quiet, after all, no outsiders had visited the Valley of Splendor for a long time.

Leaving aside the dragon beast legions, the dragon race, which once dominated the skies, is perhaps the weakest force today. Without the protection of the gods, their reproductive ability is low, and newborns have difficulty growing. Furthermore, the most powerful obsidian dragons have rebelled with Blington, leaving them facing numerous challenges.

"Roar!"

Looking around, the remaining members of the tribe in the Splendid Valley numbered only tens of thousands, with the noblest Gem Dragons numbering less than a thousand. At this moment, all the dragons were gathered in their nests and wandering around the caves, their low growls rising and falling, making the elves' eardrums ring.

The cave was filled with shimmering light, the dazzling brilliance not blinding. With Nolan's permission, Iev slowly walked toward the variegated throne, transforming back into her enormous form amidst the purple halo. She roared, silencing the clamor, and the crystal pillar immediately fell silent.

Iev glanced deeply at Lula and the others beside Ekaterina, remained silent for a moment, and then announced Nolan's words in another way. She had no choice, and the witch had no reason to lie.

At least in the eyes of the dragons, the Amethyst Dragon Mother was still a trustworthy and reliable leader. No one protested. After the declaration ended, the dragons stirred for a while, but then lowered their heads to show their approval.

Purple dust fell from the cave ceiling, calming the tribespeople. Iyefu nodded, transforming back into a tall maid, and pulled Ekaterina's hand, pushing her onto the mottled stone slab—the throne she was rightfully supposed to inherit from the Obsidian Dragon King.

Princess Longji was somewhat helpless, pushed before all her subjects without any preparation, to receive the eternal radiance leaking from the rock wall above her head, until Nolan also walked to her side, smiling as he tore open a void rift. Several annihilation chains emerged from the depths of the fault, weaving into runic divine seals that stood behind the throne, signifying that the Chaos Throne had officially taken over this place.

"This is our queen. The Spectral Divine Authority chose her, the Chaos Mother Goddess chose her, the Gem Dragon Clan chose her, and even the Obsidian Dragon King is no exception. People of Spectral Valley, pay homage to the Greedy Demon Dragon!"

The profound dragon language was deafening, and all the dragon kings were freed from their shackles, kneeling on one knee before the colorful dragon and the witch of chaos to show their submission. The people of all the dragon clans followed the jewel dragon king, offering a wisp of firelight to the dragon princess.

The eternal glory of the variegated dragon was passed on to the Crystal Dragon Princess by Iyef. The elders of Variegated Valley had all watched Catherine grow up and knew that this day would eventually come, but they never expected it to happen so soon.

The New King's Declaration was not unacceptable to the dragons. The higher races followed ancient traditions deep in their souls, and had been believers in the Throne of Chaos since ancient times, regarding Chaos as the Mother Goddess of Creation, rather than the Heavenly Father and Night Mother created by the new era.

The dragon's lair was bathed in a dazzling light, while Zenora and Messiah watched from afar on the airship, lost in thought. With the appearance of the silver-haired girl, the fates of everyone seemed to have been altered.

The newly crowned Fire Elemental King was very handsome and, fortunately, had not participated in the internal strife of the Void Scar, which is why he was able to ascend to this position. He shook his head and pondered, "Is this really a good idea? If we set them free, it won't be so easy to catch them again. We will create a rift with many allies because of this. I don't think it's worth it. If we lose, the Dragon Tide may not show mercy."

"Why is it not worth it? History is written by the victors. Given the chance, all forces will do everything they can to eliminate competitors. It's just that the Dragon Clan lost their desperate gamble this time, but that doesn't mean they have no value."

The Starry Night Songstress's words did not gain the approval of the other Elf Kings. The master of the Wind's Breath Royal Court curled his lip and sided with the Fire King. The arrogance inherent in the high elves was no less than that of the dragons. They could never trust any alien race with ulterior motives, and the same was true for the free people.

Chinara's aunt, the King of Light of the Sunlit Court, sighed, her mature face showing some difficulty. She still couldn't let her guard down against the dragons. Meanwhile, the Earth Elf King and the Water Elf King remained silent, full of confidence in Her Majesty the Queen.

The Elf Queen did not attempt to persuade her vassals. Instead, she slowly turned around, her golden eyes immersing in black fire, and a solar eclipse wheel rose behind her. The Sky-Splitting Elf King Saruhaus and Commander Maria served her on either side, and the powerful soul fluctuations forced the few clever ghosts to retreat in fear.

“This isn’t the first time you’ve questioned me, Uncle Quagmi. I may be young, but you’re wrong if you think I’m as easy to fool as a mother. The humiliation of the Battle of Azurewater Bay will never happen again. The Seven Kingdoms follow only one voice, and that is my word!”

Chinara's delicate face had a warm smile, but it lacked any warmth. The strong and dignified Empress Leiriyi pleased the Earth Elf King greatly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Saruhaus's cold laugh made the two talkative Elf Kings lower their heads. Their minds, which had been clouded by victory, immediately cleared, and they rearranged their postures. Standing in front of them was not the kind and innocent little princess. Not everyone could act as an elder and point fingers at Her Majesty the Queen.

"If you understand, then lead the royal soldiers back. Everything is going smoothly here, so you don't need to worry about it. You've done a great job this time. The Chaotic Throne never fails its loyal followers, but please keep your mouths shut. The Dragon Slayer Alliance has disintegrated as the threat has disappeared. Figure out which side you're on."

Chinara's order once again reminded the vassals that no news from here could be leaked. The Valley of Splendor was extremely weak at the moment, and it was hard to guarantee that other forces would not take the opportunity to retaliate and attempt to dominate the dragon race. The five Elf Kings accepted the order and left. The seven royal courts could not lose their guardians for too long. The elves of Saruhaus and the Sky Rift Royal Court, who were skilled in spatial magic, would remain in the Valley of Splendor in case of emergency.

Time passed quickly. Catherine stood on the opposite side of her people amidst the dragon tide, but most of those who remained in the Valley of the Dragons were unaware of the outside conflict or even what had happened.

As for the wounded soldiers and war criminals who regained their freedom, their feelings were somewhat complicated, especially the Sun Stone Dragon King and the Volcanic Stone Dragon King. Every day, they watched Lula and Lilio being forced to wear maid outfits like Iev to serve that terrible girl, which made them feel very uncomfortable, but it was the punishment they had to bear.

831. The Great Revolution