Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

Lockrean nodded, looking around but unable to think of a suitable candidate for the assassination team, which Curtis found utterly absurd.

"Do you really want to cooperate with evil devils? How can you do that!"

"Lockray, you need to think this through."

Heloise's expression shifted between light and shadow. Even if what Serantia said was true, demons were the sworn enemies of the entire Lawful Order of Light. Fighting the Snowmen was too dangerous and would be a significant blow to all of humanity. A slight misstep could shake the foundations of the Revolutionary Army's faith, and the precious allies gained in the Dragon Slayer War might disappear as a result.

Lockrean's gaze swept across the faces of the three dukes at the round table, and he finally said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, we have already paid too high a price for this revolution, and we cannot back down here! If you truly believe in me, then please continue to believe. I am willing to join Thrantia in clearing all obstacles for the revolutionary army. Even the devil cannot subdue me, and I will bear all the consequences!"

"......"

His Highness the Holy Son's resolute declaration was awe-inspiring. The Holy Maidens were speechless. You Li and Qi Ke exchanged a glance and did not express any objection. Heloise then rubbed her temples.

"I understand. Then this matter must not be known to anyone else. I need the commitment of everyone present."

Revolution inevitably involves sacrifice, but can it truly be done at any cost? Curtis's eyes were blank; her loyalty was impeccable, but her faith had been tainted with a strange color.

Inside the Platinum Palace, the revolutionary leaders and legion commanders took their oaths one by one. Only Serantia picked at her ear with her little finger and muttered to herself, "Ha, humans, what a nuisance. Can we set off now? My time is precious. If I sneak into the Azure Province now, the Cherry Blossom Twins will never expect it. I can't wait to give her a surprise."

At this moment, Sariel stepped forward, her face flushed, and exclaimed, "Your Highness, this operation is too dangerous. Please allow me to fight in your place. The White Front has given me no chance to prove myself. It's time to get revenge on them!"

"You? You're too weak. The other two are more like it."

Serantia chuckled and pointed at Curtis and Selene. The Berserker and the Rainbow Archbishop are the core fighting force of the Revolutionary Army and cannot be lost.

"you!"

Sariel blushed, and Lockrean frowned slightly. It wasn't that he doubted Sariel's background, but he shared the same opinion and didn't want Sariel to die in vain, so he couldn't help but hesitate.

The new generation of saintesses is too young and fragile. No matter who goes to Lockrean, there is a bad feeling. It is even more impossible to let Lord Red Lotus take the risk. Unfortunately, Lord Cohen will not leave Avalon for a moment.

"The Black Knight?"

Faced with Lockrean's probing, Lord Youli shook his head. His guardian knight would not leave him, and out of a bit of selfishness, the young lord also did not want his beloved girl to join this dangerous mission.

"Let me go."

A calm voice came from beside Chik, startling everyone. Suddenly, a person appeared in the empty seat of King Garlu: a woman shrouded in darkness, her vision obscured by a thick fog, revealing only a pair of crimson eyes.

"Duchess! What's wrong...?"

The Blue Shield King was the most surprised, instantly recognizing the mysterious visitor. The other saintesses also looked at each other with disbelief, as they had not seen the legendary woman who had been famous for decades since the Holy Marshal's death.

"Tess, you...you..."

Heloise's heart raced, a lump in her throat, and a deep unease welled up inside her again. She had been keeping a secret, a terrible secret, and this was not the strong ally they had been hoping for. There were far too many unexpected visitors tonight.

Serantia's eyes lit up slightly, and she snapped her fingers. This candidate was far too outstanding, so much so that even her original estimate of the chance of winning had increased significantly. Who wouldn't be afraid of a Moonlit Hunter, as long as the Bone Twins had not yet gained full power?

"Oh my, even you've come. What a rare guest! It seems the human race is not destined to perish."

"This is my home, the place where my daughter grew up, the place my man gave his life for, and you, you are nothing but a worthless insect. Watch your words, devil."

Tess gave a low, cold laugh, her attitude assertive and unyielding. She was no longer the naive and adorable housewife she had been a few years ago; her dark aura was unpredictable and unsettling.

850. The Reunion on the Night of Prophecy

A dangerous glint flashed in the demon girl's eyes as she smiled, "Your arrogant demeanor is just like theirs. It's almost too much to bear to do anything to you. I'd like to see just how far you two will go."

The Hunter Clan has not given up on killing the Blood Demon Girl, but Nolan will not let her succeed. This time, the purpose is obvious, only the target has changed to the Bone Twins.

The revolutionary leaders at the round table had varying expressions. Even if they didn't know this woman, they had heard her legends. They just didn't know what Tess was doing back at this time. Duke Youli seemed thoughtful. The Duchess had never been far from the Holy Alliance, or perhaps she had already returned, and even witnessed the death of Duke Zitan, drawing the curtain on the end of an era.

"The Duchess..."

Lord Crimson spoke softly, not that he couldn't understand Tess's feelings. Since the Holy Marshal's death, she had disappeared, leaving only the three lonely sisters of the Joestar family.

"Please stop calling me that. I come representing the Hunter God Clan. I am very interested in the head of a demon, but I don't care about anything else."

Tess glanced at Serantia with a defiant look in her eyes, seemingly unconcerned about having another trophy.

Serantia laughed and retorted, "An Apostle assassin would seek cooperation? You're quite the comedian. You wouldn't even spare your own daughter. How can we trust you not to stab us in the back?"

"I never said I wanted to cooperate with you, demon. The Seven Luminaries Goddess was born of truth and is not among the heretics. Your Highness, please rest assured."

Once matters involve the Joestar family's internal affairs, Lockrean is greatly troubled, and even the Blue Shield King is powerless to help.

"Perhaps I should ask about someone's attitude, but unfortunately her attention doesn't seem to be on this... or maybe she doesn't want to meet you."

"........"

Tess remained silent. Her signal should have reached its destination. She couldn't disobey her father's will to help Nolan, so she could only protect her child through other means. Joanna would be very safe with the Obsidian Emperor now. The Diamond Hunter couldn't even tickle that man. She just didn't know how long this safety would last.

Lockrean tapped the table, pondered for a moment, and said, "In that case, I'm willing to give it a try to liberate the Holy Alliance. If we can successfully dismantle the Snowmen and the White Demon Puppet, that would be the best outcome. I'll leave it to you."

Tess silently turned and disappeared into the darkness. Serantia, having obtained the answer she sought, smiled knowingly and vanished without a trace. This unexpected operation might be quite interesting.

Finally, Lockrean looked at Archbishop Rainbow and met Celimoni's approving gaze. The two were surprisingly in agreement: Curtis lacked flexibility, and only she could handle this task.

"Let me do it."

Serimoni patted Sariel on the shoulder. Her golden mask concealed her expression, and her tall figure, clad in divine robes and holding a dragon-eye staff, appeared exceptionally reliable.

“Sally.”

Heloise's voice was serious, and her unusual way of addressing her sister revealed her concern; she didn't argue with her sister at this moment.

"The God-Hunter Clan can be a perfect counterbalance to Serantia. If they succeed, they will fight tooth and nail over the devil's divine status and won't have time to cause trouble for us. Don't worry."

What Selene said was exactly what Lockrean was thinking. They both knew Tess's true identity, and they also knew that Tess and Serantia were both there to obtain the power of the White Devil. Two equally dangerous and terrifying beings might be able to maintain a delicate balance. The Revolutionary Army's goal was simply to eliminate the greatest threat. As for what would happen after they succeeded, that was not within Selene's consideration.

"I object!"

Heloise's resolute attitude earned the approval of the King of Youli; they could not afford to lose another Rainbow Archbishop, no matter how small the risk.

Selene gripped the gleaming pendant at her chest and sighed, "Lochryn is right. We've paid a heavy price to hold on until today. We're just one step away from victory. We cannot retreat here, nor can we waste the sacrifices of our revolutionary martyrs. Besides, I possess the Eye of the Goddess. Just as Lord Cohen instructed, I have now heard the Goddess's call. This is my mission: to bury all enemies in the Holy Land!"

After saying that, Celimoni ignored Heloise's objections and left the Platinum Palace, heading towards the rising pillar of light in the Septium Cathedral without looking back.

.......

On the border of the Azure Province, in the plane of Todanaya, the wilderness surrounding the main city is filled with the encampments of the Snow People. The harsh winter winds have blown into the fertile southern lands, and Dalton has placed all of his military forces from the polar day snowfields into his territory.

The winter night was exceptionally long. Spatial jumps were extremely taxing on the soul, but they were no match for the monsters in the assassination squad. A graceful young woman stood on the hillside under the moonlight. Serantia tossed her long hair, revealing sharp horns. Her cunning eyes seemed to be capturing the next spatial coordinates. A cold laugh came from beside her.

"Just you? What a lonely demon king!"

"That's what I need to ask you too. Aren't you afraid you won't be able to get back without the help of the Berserker and the other Guardian Knights? I seriously doubt whether the two of you can really hold off the Snow Maiden and the Barbarian King. Don't forget that the Azure and Cherry Warriors are also controlled by the Soul Curse. If I can't buy enough time, I'll give up immediately. Don't expect me to save you."

Before even reaching their destination, the team members had already launched their offensive, but it was directed at each other: the Demon King, the God Hunter, and the Bishop—a strange combination no matter how you looked at it.

"Hmph, you know nothing about the elements. To me, companions are just a burden. With you by my side, I feel no burden at all!"

Archbishop Rainbow curled her lip, and the elemental imprint gradually spread across her chest, complementing the shimmering pendant. Even the Pope had never witnessed her unleash the complete Seven Luminaries Divine Art, which was supposed to be a devastating weapon against the Abyss.

Serantia pursed her lips, sensing a hint of danger, and took two steps back. "You're quite imposing. Keep it up. With him and me, we're enough to deal with the Bone Twins."

"Who?"

A sinister whisper came from the darkness. Serantia and Celimoni could not see Tess, but they knew she was there. Nothing under the cover of night could escape the eyes of the Moon God Hunter.

The demon girl's lips curled into a cruel smile. Following her gaze, the shadowy hooves of horses slowly approached from behind. A fully armed demon knight and his skeletal unicorn made a silent appearance. The demon warrior held a dragon spear, and the terrifying emblem of the demon overlord was clearly visible.

"Old Master Xi!"

Selene's heart raced. She had to admit that Serantia had come with great sincerity. The Demon King and her loyal hound, working together, were enough to challenge any powerful being in the world. At least the Deathly Demon God was determined to kill the Bone Twins here.

851. A simple and brutal plan

This was the scene the demon girl had been most looking forward to. Sure enough, a piercing laugh came from the darkness. The Moonlit God Hunter could not see the true face of the demon ruler. Roland, however, would never forget his wife. But his aura remained deathly cold, without the slightest emotional fluctuation. This made Serantia frown slightly, and her flat response was somewhat boring.

"You're still alive? Hah, haha! Demons are truly disgusting creatures, as tenacious as cockroaches. But it doesn't matter, I don't mind killing you again!"

The dark silhouette revealed Tess's figure, her flawless face stained with ink and tears. Uncontrollable rage had activated her moonlit form; she tilted her head, her maniacal smile particularly terrifying.

Archbishop Rainbow frowned. The assassination squad was undoubtedly strong, but there were some troubles mixed in. No one would forget what happened at the Crimson Fortress. The Demon Lord killed the Holy Marshal. The conflict between Tess and Sion might erupt even earlier than between her and Serantia.

"Don't forget our objective!"

Tess remained silent for a moment, hesitated for a long time, and finally snorted coldly before disappearing into the night again. Returning to the God Hunter meant that she had to follow the rules in every move she made and could not violate them. The scene she had expected did not happen, and Serantia could only shake her head in regret.

"You are the most cruel creature I have ever seen. I am really curious about what the Black Lich said to you and what promises Death made to you."

"........"

Selene didn't understand what he was saying, but the Demon Lord remained silent, like a corpse. He was once the most stubborn knight in the world, never regretting the past, and he would not linger in death either. Now he was just the commander of the evil spirits in the kingdom of the dead. Wherever there were dead people, there he was.

Tonight, many more will die, and no one knows whether the other three companions are also on the death list.

Celimoni was uneasy about the rushed trip, since the fluctuations caused by directly opening a space tunnel to cross dimensions were hard to ignore. Once exposed, it wouldn't be an assassination, but more like suicide.

But Tess has a special way of hiding her tracks. The Hundred-Jointed Blade in her hand can not only suppress the law and harvest the truth, but even the free elements have difficulty escaping from it. This may be the reason why the Hunter God Clan can come and go without a trace.

The Azure Dynasty had always been the most powerful among the many united kingdoms of the Holy Alliance. Unlike the Blue Shield Province, which was constantly defending against northern enemies, the Azure Dynasty, as a connecting front of the ancient Light and Lawful faction, was surrounded by no threats. Its Star Map Domain connected the borders of the Free Federation and Skyfall Island, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. Therefore, when the bad news came, the Tavers father and son hurriedly fled back to the capital of Zadon, preparing for a protracted war to suppress the rioters. However, the direction in which the situation deteriorated was beyond anyone's expectations.

"The distant light shines from the other shore, illuminating the path ahead in accordance with my will..."

Archbishop Rainbow knew the coordinates of Azure Capital better than anyone. On the hillside, Celimoni was conducting a long guidance, casting spatial spells to cross planes. She even replenished two Saint-level spatial magic crystals along the way to prevent excessive consumption from affecting the fierce battle that might break out next. Her palms were full of sweat, and the intense light emitted by the Dragon Eye Staff was completely covered by the dark night mist.

Whether it was confidence or something else, Serantia seemed very relaxed. After a while, a strong light flashed in her eyes, followed by a feeling of unease pulling at her body. Spell jumps are not as stable as spatial wormholes. The pressure caused by crossing a long distance is enough to tear any high-ranking class apart. But how could a monster who dares to assassinate a demon god be an ordinary person?

A moment later, the four people inside the magic circle landed precisely in an evergreen courtyard. The surroundings were empty, desolate, and lifeless, but the magic crystal spire standing behind them was clearly an alliance building. The moonlit night had indeed not alerted the royal capital's sentries. A powerful aura, faintly visible, emanated from afar, so be vigilant.

"Where is this place?"

Tess's Night Avatar floated in the air, circling once, as if it had no weight.

Selene gasped, “Since Dalton has already betrayed the elements, the believers who originally served here have probably either fled or had their souls cursed. No one will find us.”

"Hmm, looks like you're not so stupid after all. Phew... I can already smell the stench of the Bone Twins. They're right here. Lead the way, let's go have some serious business!"

Serantia stretched, the necrosis curse flashing with terrifying black lightning in her eyes. Selene, however, raised an eyebrow, calmed her breathing, and, after confirming the temple was empty, asked, "Wait, what's the plan? Are we just going to storm the palace like this?"

"if not?"

Serantia tilted her head and revealed an innocent smile. She trusted her loyal dog and the god hunter quite a bit, and it would be even better if the little cutie were here too!

"You motherfucker....."

Selene's lips twitched. For a moment, she wanted to swear, but it was too late to regret it now. She bit her lip and said, "The Seven Luminaries Temple is built around the central Zaton Magic Crystal Base, only a few hundred meters away from the Azure Palace gate. Here's what we'll do: I'll seal off the palace. No one will be able to enter or leave the central courtyard during this time. That's my guarantee. As for the enemies inside, they're yours."