Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

Cohen slowly turned around, revealing a kind smile. His slightly balding head was covered in white hair, like a Mediterranean Sea. It was hard to imagine that the Seven Luminaries God Envoy who held the power over the elements would be such an unassuming old man.

Opinions about Cohen's strength vary within the Holy Alliance. His reputation is far less illustrious than that of the seven dukes who inherited the bloodline of the Human Emperor and their guardian knights, but no one dares to underestimate him. Even the Azure Duke must be humble before the Pope. No one remembers when Cohen last revealed his elemental power.

"Praise Goddess, you two look very tired. You must have gone through a lot of trials. You've worked hard, my child."

Selene bit her lip and couldn't help but say, "Lord Cohen, the demons of the abyss have resurfaced one after another, threatening all areas of the alliance. We need your..."

"Shhh."

Cohen shook his head, interrupting Celimoni's plea for help. His cloudy eyes held a kind look that made Celimoni feel that he actually knew everything and didn't need to explain anything further.

847. The Demon King Descends

Cohen shook his head, interrupting Celimoni's plea for help. His cloudy eyes held a kind look that made Celimoni feel that he actually knew everything and didn't need to explain anything further.

"The goddess is always watching over us. Our duty is simply to listen and serve her, to convey her will to the world, and the rest is up to God."

The Pope's response was indifferent. He walked up to Lockrean, placed his hand on Lockrean's left shoulder, and then moved it to his right shoulder, as if performing some kind of mysterious ritual.

Lockrean closed his eyes, and after a while, when he opened them again, his previously bloodshot pupils shone with unparalleled light, a blend of seven colors.

Cohen nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Celimoni.

"He heard you, did you?"

"Huh? I..."

Archbishop Rainbow paused for a moment, lost in thought. In that instant, she seemed to understand something, yet also seemed to understand nothing at all. She didn't notice that the rainbow pendant on her chest was glowing faintly, as were the other sacred objects served by the Holy War Maidens.

That night, Avalon belonged to all the liberated people. The inner city and the outer slums were no longer distinguished by social status. Cheers and dances filled the city. Excited revolutionary soldiers stayed up all night, and ordinary people lined up with candlelight to pray and give thanks at the Septium. This was destined to become the most glorious page in the history of the Holy Alliance.

The magic crystal lights in the Platinum Palace's war room stayed on all night. At the round table, the Blue Shield Duke and the Crimson Lotus Duke repeatedly proposed and rejected solutions, and a heated debate broke out among the officers. They couldn't come up with a suitable way to resist the enemy for a long time, simply because they didn't have an outstanding general like the Demon Lord. Curtis and Celimoni's battle formation abilities were only so-so, and they were at a disadvantage in their several encounters with the Snow Maiden.

Prince Chik, who had just joined the Round Table, also offered his opinion. As the regicide who killed the Sandalwood King, he was revered by many soldiers. The half-blood from the Flea Nest had gained a certain degree of recognition. The Rhine Disciple, trained by Commander Winged Lion, had unique insights into strategic deployment and was indeed a top student of the Star Alliance School. However, he did not know just how bad the internal situation of the Revolutionary Army was.

The revolutionary army's strong comeback is largely due to its faith-building efforts and powerful allies. Before taking over the Trident Merchant Guild, they even faced difficulties in terms of military supplies and provisions. Once this miracle ends, they will quickly fall into decline. Most of the people have experienced long-term oppression, are vulnerable and sensitive, and desperately need to rebuild their confidence.

Indeed, the Black Prince Caliban kept his promise, but he and Lockrean had another agreement: the Imperials would not sacrifice themselves to the Revolutionary Army unless the Dragon Knights were defeated. If the odds of victory were less than 50%, the situation could take a sharp turn for the worse, so the Humans could not afford to lose the next war.

Furthermore, the revolutionary army itself suffered from an exaggerated disparity in strength. While it appeared to have accepted a large number of liberated people, the majority of its millions of troops were armed civilians who were originally peasants and slaves. They were far from being comparable to the well-trained regular legions under the nobility, let alone capable of fighting against the barbarians raised in the harsh lands on the interdimensional battlefield.

The saintesses were quite confident about this, because they had all received a revelation from the goddess. The pendant on Panini's chest was sparkling with elemental sparks, which were the fragments of divinity that Fenrir had wasted, remnants of truth. Lord Cohen's tacit approval had become the revolutionary army's most powerful trump card.

"Perhaps we can assassinate the demon and the snow woman. The resurrected demon is parasitic on the host and may not recover so quickly. The human soldiers on the Azure Front are only under threat to their lives. If we can use Dalton to relieve their pressure, it will be much less."

In the silent war room, a beautiful girl with fiery red hair suddenly spoke. Yero, standing next to Curtis's tall figure, blushed as soon as she spoke, and everyone looked at her.

No one agreed, and no one disagreed; everyone just had strange expressions on their faces, as if they had heard a joke. It was rather odd that a plot for a surprise attack and assassination came out of the mouth of a devout and pure saint.

Lockrean chuckled and shook his head. This was indeed a good idea, much better than the suggestions of those idiots earlier. He now understood what it meant for the Holy Alliance to lose Roland.

"The bigger picture is what matters. If we can truly resolve the demonic chaos, any means are worth trying. But the question is, who will go?"

Duke Youli looked around, and the other high-ranking officers all lowered their heads, thinking they didn't have the ability. They were unwilling to let Archbishop Rainbow and several Holy War Maidens take risks.

"Why don't you ask our lovely witch?"

Someone spoke up; it was a vassal behind the Blue Shield King. Arnold, the emperor of the Golden Flower Kingdom, had become an indispensable general under Youli. He had a hoarse voice, a burly build, and a weathered face. His once slick and handsome appearance was gradually resembling that of his father. Although Arnold spoke in a joking tone, it made many people's eyes light up.

"Witch?"

"That's right, if it were Chaos Knight, it would definitely be possible..."

Mentioning that wicked woman, Berserker Princess, he became furious and shouted, "Shut up! The battle of the Ark Dragon Slayer has an ambiguous relationship with the Throne of Chaos and the Abyss. Who knows what those madmen will do? If His Highness the Holy Son allows, I am willing to shoulder this heavy responsibility!"

Upon hearing this, the Blue Shield King frowned slightly. He had never doubted Nolan's loyalty, but the death of the Duke of Destruction was a pain for all humanity.

Heloise opened her mouth, but hesitated to speak. She wanted to tell everyone that the Holy Marshal, once regarded as a god by the people, had replaced Sion as the ruler of demons and stood on the opposite side of the Holy Alliance. However, this truth would only damage the morale of the revolutionary army, and she simply couldn't bring herself to say it.

At this moment, His Highness tapped the table and spoke again: "I am certain that the White Devil who killed Tafus does not belong to the Great Tomb of the Abyss, and the threat to Huangyan Province can be temporarily eliminated."

"Ok?"

"this......."

A commotion arose around the round table. If that were true, then one potential threat would be eliminated, at least for the time being, the Evil Slaughter Army and the Demon King would no longer be a concern.

"Alright, that's all for today. Thank you all for your hard work."

Lockrean suddenly stood up and ended the war meeting in an unquestionable tone. His attitude was so forceful that it was inexplicable. Both the Blue Shield Duke and the Crimson Lotus Duke were stunned. This was not the style of His Highness the Holy Son. Many officers and vassals left one after another. Arnold glanced at You Li and also left the meeting room. Soon, only the leader and the Seven Luminaries Apostles of the Holy See remained in the Platinum Palace.

"That's right, as expected of His Highness the Holy Son. The Abyss is not only not your enemy, but can also be your friend, hehehehe..."

Just as everyone thought Lockrean was about to convey some secret message, a charming voice came from above. Selene's pupils contracted slightly, and she looked up in surprise, only to find a hideous eyeball floating in the crystal dome of the Platinum Palace.

848. Use your little brain!

Just as everyone thought Lockrean was about to convey some secret message, a charming voice came from above. Selene's pupils contracted slightly, and she looked up in surprise, only to find a hideous eyeball floating in the crystal dome of the Platinum Palace.

"Demon King!?"

The spider demon's bloodshot eyes were particularly eerie, coldly staring at everyone at the round table. The alluring demon sitting on the eyeball was none other than the Lord of the Abyss. Panini's face changed color, and she subconsciously waved her staff and chanted a spell.

The filthy demons lurking in the darkness dared to openly appear at the sacred site of the Seven Luminaries Church, the final resting place of the Human Emperor. This was tantamount to showing contempt for the entire Holy Alliance. The saintesses were filled with shock and anger, and were wary of any potential enemies that might appear in the surrounding area.

"Serantia!"

Curtis, enraged, stood in front of Lockrean, axe in hand, and growled, "How dare you show your face here!"

"Why wouldn't I dare? I'm here to help."

Serantia curled her lips into a smile, lowered her gaze, and lightly stood on the round table sand tray. She casually kicked aside a few battle flags with her bare feet, her captivating eyes fixed on Lockrean.

Buzz-------!

A beam of light from nowhere suddenly shone on Serantia's head. The seven-colored light seemed to trap the Abyss Demon King in a barrier. Serantia squinted and looked out the window. It was in the direction of the Septian Cathedral. Yero and the others, who were still in shock, calmed down a little. Even the Demon King could not act recklessly under the Pope's nose.

"Kill her!"

Curtis roared, her powerful aura emanating from her body. Her reckless courage was always trustworthy, but it was not the kind of help His Highness needed most at this moment.

"and many more."

Lockrean opened the divine book and prayed softly. A halo of light spread throughout the city with his spiritual power. After confirming that Serantia had come alone, he paced around the round table and pondered, "Did I hear that right, Lord of the Abyss? You just said... you came to help?"

Serantia shrugged and said, "As you can see, the death of Taphus is indeed unrelated to the Abyss. The demons who occupy the Azure Capital are not my allies. Their power is immense. If this continues, you are doomed to lose. I cannot watch the White Demon God and the Snowmen ally and devour most of the Holy Alliance."

Lockrean stared directly into the demon girl's eyes, seemingly trying to discern how much truth or falsehood was in her words. The Blue Shield Duke and the Crimson Lotus Duke also fell into strange contemplation.

Joining forces with a millennium-old nemesis would be a desecration and betrayal of the ancestors of the human race and the goddess of the seven luminaries, no matter when it was done. What is inconceivable is that Lord Cohen did not take action and even allowed the Demon King to enter Avalon. This seems to be a kind of tacit approval. If the Pope really did not want to see Serantia, a fierce conflict should have broken out when she invaded the plane.

Curtis scoffed, "Humans will never need the help of demons! Your Highness, don't be fooled by her. Even if the White Devil and the Black Devil are eternally opposed, she certainly doesn't have good intentions. She just wants to use us to weaken her enemy!"

Youli rested her chin on her hand, glanced at Heloise, and remained noncommittal.

Serantia certainly didn't have good intentions. She simply didn't want to see the Holy Alliance fall into the hands of the White Demon God, because that was also the Abyss's expansionist ambition. However, at present, the threat priority of Huangyan Province was far less than that of Cangqing Province. Putting aside other factors, from a strategic point of view, the Snow People and the White Demons were common enemies of both sides.

Serantia smiled and said, "Don't be so absolute, Tomb Walker. You should have died last time you trespassed into my territory. It was that lord and I who spared your life. Now, let me give you a proper overview of the Revolutionary Army's current predicament. The Twin Demons are masters of manipulating souls, and the fragile will of humans is simply no match for their corruption. At this very moment, the Azure King's former subordinates have probably all become White Demon puppets. Add to that the Cherry Blossom Army and the Polar Snowfield, and without me, how can you possibly win?"

"shut up!"

Curtis shouted angrily, she had not forgotten that shameful past, and Victoria's tragedy was orchestrated by the Demon King. However, she did not notice the terrifying message implied in it, but the Crimson Queen did. Her face turned pale and her eyes were filled with disbelief.

"What...what did you say?"

Serantia's expression suddenly turned incredibly mocking. Human ignorance always made her laugh. She said softly, "That's right, just as you think. The White Demon who killed Emperor Tafus was none other than the Cherry Blossom Twins. The most ridiculous thing is that they once sat at this round table and ruled the entire Holy Alliance."

"Cherry Blossom King?"

"How is that possible!"

"lie!"

Panini and Yero were deeply moved, and even the Berserker Princess was shocked and could hardly believe it. The Cherry Orange King, whom she had once protected with her life, was actually a hateful devil!

Every one of the Seven Luminaries Apostles is well-versed in the divine canon. As the Holy War Maiden Curtis, she is even more aware of how terrifying the White Devil is as recorded in mythology. The soul curse of the White Bone Twins almost wiped out the entire Seraphim Legion of the Heavenly Father.

“No, Dalton is a mediocre man, but Emperor Tavers is different. Even he was ambushed. There must have been some unexpected upheaval in the Azure Province. I had a feeling that something was wrong, and now it seems that it is true. The Cherry Blossom King has been planning this for a long time, so long that none of us noticed.”

Locke Ryan breathed a sigh of relief. The doubts that had been lingering in his mind were finally answered by the Demon King. How could the cunning Azure King be so easily overthrown? He probably never dreamed that there were two devils hiding by his side!

"how so......."

His Highness's words caused everyone present to sink into silence. The situation was becoming increasingly dire than they had imagined. If this great revolution hadn't uprooted all the cancers in the Holy Alliance and forced Duke Cherry Orange to replace Duke Azure and launch a counterattack, who knows how long this secret would have remained buried.

For a long time, the Yingcheng siblings have been the most low-key at the round table. They were unmoved when King Huangyan died in battle, and remained silent when the Holy Marshal died. They always wavered between various factions, but never made enemies easily. Only now have they revealed their vicious fangs, wanting to bite the human race to death in one bite!

Celimoni's fingers trembled slightly. She couldn't believe that the Holy Alliance had become so corrupt, completely unaware of being infiltrated by demons. She stared at Serantia and questioned her in a low voice, "If that's the case, why did you tell us all this? Wouldn't it have been better to join them and divide up the seven provinces?"

Serantia sighed and said irritably, "Use your little brain instead of those two lumps of rotten flesh on your chest, Archbishop Serimone. If you lose, I'll be next. All the demons want to move into the Great Tomb of the Eight Pillars and challenge my divine position. If you really have to die, you can only die by my hand, understand?"

849. Assassination Squad

Selene was furious, her chest heaving with anger. But the most pressing issue was no longer the arrival of the Demon King, but the resurrected White Demons. They had been hiding within the Round Table for years, defiling the bloodline of the Human Emperor and growing stronger by taking advantage of the rule of the corrupt nobles. Perhaps the forces of the demons were also lurking deep within the Revolutionary Army.

This is the thing that the Seven Luminaries Apostles find most intolerable!

Prince Chik said in a trembling voice, "No wonder Father didn't hesitate or show any regret. The situation is so bad that he can only place his hopes on us for the future of humanity."

The Blue Shield King stood up abruptly and decisively ordered, "In the past, all seven provinces have cooperated with the Cherry Blossom King to some extent. There must be puppet spies planted by the Twin Demons within the Revolutionary Army. We are no longer safe. We must find them immediately!"

The demon girl nodded and said, "This brat is very clever, but if I were you, I wouldn't act rashly. The Cherry Orange King's pawns are all in the Holy Alliance, and the Soul Curse is impossible to investigate. When the war breaks out in full force, your rear will be on fire, and you will definitely not be a match for the Snow People and the rebels. There is only one way to turn the tide, and I am here to help you accomplish it."

"What is it?"

Panini couldn't help but speak up, only to be glared at by Curtis. No matter what, cooperating with demons was a disgrace to the Seven Luminaries Apostles.

"Kill the Twin Demon Gods!"

Serantia's voice was icy as her glossy toes pounded against the azure map, a plan Yero had previously proposed—not honorable, but capable of solving the fundamental problem in one fell swoop.

Heloise shook her head and said, "Assassinate the devil? The Azure Province is extremely dangerous right now. Snow Maiden Matilda and the First Warrior are both terrifyingly powerful. Moreover, the extent of the White Bone Twins' resurgence is unknown. Even the witch might not be confident."

“No need to trouble my little darling. Leave Sakura Orange to me. You guys just need to keep the Snow People occupied. But this operation must be kept secret. I think your trustworthy companions are all here, right?”

Serantia stretched, not holding any expectations for the Revolutionary Army's ants. However, the assassination of the White Demon was extremely sensitive to the demons of the abyss, to the point that she couldn't fully trust even the Six Golems and the Four Leaders. Her selfish desire to monopolize the truth made her even more reluctant to let Julia and Joanna get involved. It would be best if the matter could be resolved secretly and quickly.