Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

"Do you still want to stay there?"

The life that was just moments ago so lively is now a corpse. Skadi shrank back and followed, but before leaving, she tossed a bag of federal gold coins, which was her meager living expenses.

Skadi flapped her wings, rising and falling, sometimes circling, sometimes swooping down. She still felt somewhat uncomfortable. Since joining the Unicorn Knights, she hadn't been able to integrate into the world of ordinary people and experience their joys and sorrows for a long time.

Life can be so insignificant...

"If I were as weak as that girl, and had no value to you, would you abandon me too?"

Nolan scoffed, “Abandon? Watch your words. She’s not my follower, I have no obligation to be responsible for her, and your assumptions are meaningless, because even if you have value, I can abandon you at any time. So, be proud. There’s something about you that fascinates me, and it’s definitely not your weak strength and barren appearance.”

"You sound like you're praising me, but it just irritates me! I just feel that if I had acted sooner, they wouldn't have died. As a kind and beautiful girl, I feel a little guilty~"

Skadi blushed slightly, puffed out her cheeks, and bathed in golden light, her petite body gradually grew into a slender adult. She puffed out her proud chest, and her voice became mature and charming, as if in protest.

“You can save her for a day, but not for a lifetime. We shouldn’t be here, and we shouldn’t have encountered them, but none of this will change their fate.”

Skuld stuck out her tongue. "What do you mean? Was it wrong of me to save someone?"

“Fate analysis doesn’t distinguish between right and wrong, which is what makes it fair. Our presence simply adds a twist to the process.”

Keller Tiffany extended her index finger once more, pointing towards a certain direction deep within the mist; it was already very close.

"Perhaps you're right, if we hadn't been there, Naya would have died tonight too, but if I had the power to change the outcome, why would I have stood by and watched..."

"You're wrong. The outcome will be the same. You think you can control your own future, but little do you know that this is the greatest arrogance, just like that god who fled in disarray."

Nolan looked up at the starry sky, but all she saw was emptiness. She didn't even know how much longer this world could breathe.

"Yes, yes, you know that too."

"I also know you've gained weight again. Watch your mouth and spend more time studying the law. Someone has high expectations for you, and she'll definitely get angry if I take you away from you now. Don't disappoint me."

Skadi, clutching her stomach, finally pounced on Nolan in a fit of rage, attacking the source of the beautiful goddess king's faith from behind. She was surprised to find that the soft touch was so large that it was difficult to grasp with one hand, and the size was no less than her own. It took Skadi a long time to realize that something was wrong.

"Wait, what did you just say? That kid... is a god!?"

"Yes, just like this woman, ridiculous, isn't it?"

Keller Tiffany reached out and pinched Nolan's cheek to express her displeasure. Matt's escape was indeed ridiculous, but also wise.

"Although he is a coward, he is not stupid. Brave people often die because of their bravery, without exception. The ones who survive are always the smart ones."

Skuld looked bewildered, unable to believe it, and even more unable to understand it. That ugly scene was not the "miracle" she had expected. Until Nolan threw the goddess of fortune to her, she opened her arms but felt no weight at all. A strange runic rhythm enveloped her, causing the Flare Law to resonate.

887. Aquarius of the Grand Library

In the southernmost point of the star map, at Cape Trissus, the free city, a sanctuary of stars far removed from the hustle and bustle of the world, welcomed two distinguished guests.

The Holy Light Church's counterattack was fully launched, and the subsequent war had nothing to do with the mediators. Vivian returned empty-handed and led Invincible to visit the demon girl who was "protecting" this place.

The Chaotic Era ushered in a new world of war, the ancient covenants vanished, the five great faith kingdoms vied for the path to advancement, and the Free Federation could only stand firm on its own until one day it was also forced into the vortex.

Cape Triss is an isolated island in the sea, not open to ordinary free people. Those who remain here are all fanatical believers in astrology, because the Great Library of the Stars here preserves a vast number of precious books. High-level combat skills and soul spells are just the beginning; forbidden spells of the stars and divine martial arts are the focus of their research. Every star envoy comes here regularly for further study.

The island is surrounded by a secret barrier, with a defensive capability comparable to a heavily armored fortress in the main plane. It is more like an iron-walled prison. The huge astronomical instrument in the city constantly interferes with spatial coordinate positioning. It is locked up all year round, refusing outsiders to invade in any way. Even with the authority of the Libra Star Envoy, it took the two of them quite a while to reach the island through the teleportation portal.

The portal ended at a cliff edge on the island. The sea breeze tousled Vivian's long hair. As soon as she landed, she showed her apostle insignia to the divine servants floating in the sky. The white-bearded old man didn't even look at the two of them. He raised his hand and opened a barrier passage for them, as if he didn't recognize the great hero of the Federation at all.

"If you cause trouble here, there's nothing I can do to save you."

Vivian turned around and chuckled, but her seemingly kind reminder provoked Wudi's displeasure, who grabbed her cheek.

"It's as if I'm some kind of fugitive."

This intimate gesture made Vivian blush and giggle. Her symbolic attempt to break free was futile. She said seriously, "Isn't it true? You, the master of the Entropy Demon, who leads a group of dimensional threats to demons, are already a beacon of an era."

"Oh, really?"

Cape Trisser is the sacred site of the Star Apostles, yet this very holy city harbors an ominous abyssal demon, the vessel of the White Demon.

Mei Ruo's situation was extremely special, so Wu Di entrusted the Libra Star Envoy to find a way to save her. At first, they were still surprised by the restless Instantaneous Demon God, but later the effect was weak. The Federation's best Star Healer consulted a lot of information but could not find a suitable way to suppress the Demon God's awakening.

A star map hangs in the city, and threads woven from souls flow with elemental traces, like magic circles. The two stepped into the Great Library one after the other, and the quiet atmosphere was eerily strange.

Fortunately, the believers here paid no attention to their companions. Some stared blankly and muttered to themselves, while others flipped through books upside down, trying to change their previous views on things. Everyone was focused on their own affairs.

"Don't be surprised no matter what you see later. It's a pity we couldn't help Mei Ruo more. She's such a pitiful child."

Vivian sighed, seemingly hinting at a less than favorable conclusion. Gana often worried about Mei Ruo, but they both knew that those who associated with the devil would not have a good ending.

The Great Library is like a huge maze, and it's easy for outsiders to get lost. While Wudi was still wondering why Vivian would hide Meiruo here, she had already pulled him up by the hand and boarded a mechanical ladder.

Vivian infused the cloud ladder with a spirit, and it immediately began to run joyfully, carrying the two of them through the tall bookshelves, gradually venturing deeper into the starlight.

The cloud ladder stopped in front of the black wooden steps deep inside the library. Vivian, holding her divine robe, stood firm with Invincible's help. When she looked up, she saw the tall figure bathed in starlight.

"Vivian, you're finally awake! I'm so happy!"

The woman on the steps, dressed in a pristine white gown and crystal high heels, resembled a Cinderella residing in a secluded library. Despite possessing the aura of a Saintly soul, she disliked interacting with divine robes. Upon seeing Vivian, she rushed over eagerly, and the two embraced tightly, seemingly having an excellent relationship.

The girl's waist-length deep blue hair wavy and curly, her pale golden eyes slightly red, and her beautiful face with exquisite makeup. Even though in this dull and solemn academic city, where no normal person around her knows how to appreciate her, she still never forgets to dress herself up. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her a little princess who loves beauty.

"You're still so beautiful."

Vivian praised him generously, from the bottom of her heart. A rare hint of envy appeared in the eyes of the usually polite Night Elf. The girl was a little surprised, but immediately understood that it was because the dignified and self-possessed Libra Star had a sweetheart. Only in front of a lover would a woman care more about whether she was good enough.

Therefore, the mysterious girl's attention shifted to the tall knight behind Vivian, and she said jokingly, "Hmm, this big guy looks familiar. Hehe, I know, he's the destined one you mentioned last time!"

The girl looked the legendary Chaos Knight up and down, her expression ambiguous and full of curiosity. Just moments ago, she had been moved by her best friend's awakening with red eyes, but now she was smiling brightly and teasing him. She seemed to be a lively, enthusiastic, and sentimental girl. Vivian coughed and glared at her, annoyed that she was talking about private matters. She immediately stuck out her tongue and became more restrained.

"Ahem, please allow me to introduce you. This is Philulu, the librarian of the Star Library, the Star Apostle in charge of the Aquarius constellation, the [Spirit Spring] Saint, and the most outstanding physician in the Star Sanctuary. As for Invincible, you should be familiar with her, right?"

Vivian held the Aquarius Star Envoy's hand, her slightly flushed face as if she were drunk, her ears turning bright red. In Invincible's eyes, her smooth chocolate-colored skin was far more alluring than Filulu's, making one want to take a bite and savor its sweetness.

"Not bad, not bad at all. I never expected that this charming old lady would be won over by an even more youthful beauty. Keep up the good work!"

"Hello!?"

Philulu reached out and lightly shook hands with Wudi, seemingly cheering him on for no apparent reason. The two women whispered among themselves, their pleasant laughter filling the air. After their playful banter, Philulu's expression gradually turned serious.

"I know why you've come. Please follow me!"

Vivian and Invincible followed the Aquarius Star Envoy up the Starlight Staircase. The second floor was a meditation room for people to meditate alone. After passing the medical station on the third floor of the library, Philulu withdrew all the divine servants and opened the underground passage leading to the secret chamber through the innermost small door of the northern sanctuary tower.

"I thought the other members of the Twelve Star Envoys were all strong like Audrey and Vessalius, but I didn't expect there to be an Apostle weaker than Alicia. Um, no offense intended."

The darkness led to the depths of the underground, to what seemed to be a private room specially prepared for the healing of the demon girl. Filu waved her hand, carrying a magic crystal lamp, and walked ahead, not minding her unparalleled bluntness at all.

"It's alright. I never liked magic combat anyway, which is why I stayed here to serve the stars. When I was given the title of Proverb, I awakened the Aquarius constellation in a daze, and I still don't know what the stars saw in me."

888. Changes

Vivian objected, "How could that be? Power is not everything. Your pure heart and faith have surpassed countless people. Even Lord Vessalius would have to admit defeat."

"Love you!"

Philulu made a sweet heart shape with her hands at Vivian and said cautiously, "However, I'm sorry I couldn't help you. I consulted a lot of books but couldn't find a way to suppress the demon. I could only use the law to soothe Meiruo into a deep sleep and slowly repair her broken body, but I have no power to deal with the trauma to her soul. Moreover, I can't ask anyone else for help with this matter. It would be terrible if the Wings of Freedom Council found out and accused me of colluding with the Abyss."

Indeed, the Aquarius Star Envoy took a considerable risk for this. Invincible and Vivian exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat nervous.

It's been a long time since I've seen her. I wonder what Mei Ruo looks like now. Deep down, she must be struggling fiercely with the will within her divine nature. If she's not careful, she could become another evil incarnation. Unfortunately, no one can help her.

"Not at all, we're the ones causing you trouble."

The underground passage reached its end, and Philulu stood outside an iron gate with a lantern in hand. She gently knocked on the door, and Wudi could sense a powerful barrier behind the iron gate connected to the planetarium. It looked more like a prison cell. Could it be that Meiruo had become so terrifying that Philulu needed to use the power of the stars to seal her away?

“Mei Ruo’s condition is deteriorating every day. Her soul and body are too fragile to resist the erosion of divinity. That truth is far too dark and evil. If she is truly beyond saving, you should know what to do. It may be too late if you wait any longer…”

Philulu shook her head, which was tantamount to issuing a critical condition notice. No one wants another devil in the world. Although it was cruel, she did not want this child to grow up to be a troublesome problem.

The iron gate creaked open, and the darkness was deathly silent. Vivian looked at it with a questioning gaze. This was not treatment, but imprisonment and abuse. Mei Ruo was not an evil creature like Serantia.

Phyllu was pale and explained in a low voice, "It wasn't like this originally. Her condition was sometimes good and sometimes bad. At her worst, she didn't want to be exposed to any light and kept crashing into the magic barrier. She smashed the bed and chairs, so I had to remove everything to prevent her from hurting herself."

"........"

"Mei Ruo, are you alright? We're coming in."

Philulu hid behind Vivian. If it weren't for the two top experts accompanying her, she wouldn't have dared to face the child alone.

There was no sign of life in the dark room, and no one could detect the presence of anyone. Suddenly, Vivi felt a sense of alarm, her lips trembled slightly, and she almost instantly completed the incantation, and a star map shield appeared in front of her.

Boom!

An unknown dark force crashed into the star map, startling Philulu into dropping her magic lamp. The impacts continued one after another, and some creature was flashing wildly in this confined space. Each spatial jump gathered even more powerful energy.

"Stop! Do you remember us?"

Vivian frowned and remained silent. Although the Star Chart Shield did not move, it had assessed Mei Ruo's rapid growth. Her destructive power had surpassed that of most high-ranking classes, and even ordinary saints did not have such a terrifying speed.

Invincible remained silent for a moment, then took a step out of the star map's range. The next dark attack came from the left, but Invincible did not resist. Just as he was about to crash into the armor, the hostility quietly disappeared.

"Invincible... teacher?"

By the light of the magic crystal lamp, Vivian saw a ragged, white-haired girl slowly emerge from the darkness. Her bangs hung down, covering half of her dirty little face. She tilted her head, her face beaming with intense surprise.

The influence of divinity on the immortal divine body is all-encompassing. Mei Ruo has grown much taller, and her enchanting face and exquisite figure are also approaching those of Gana. However, the characteristics of the former Black Demon race no longer exist. Even the slender arrow tail and the huge spiked fleshy wings on her back are covered with white scales. She has been transformed into a White Demon host by the Instantaneous Demon God.

Wudi reached out and lifted Meiruo's hair, looking into her dim eyes. The six-pointed star curse hidden deep in her pupils was exceptionally profound. Meiruo threw herself into Wudi's arms, still full of attachment and trust. She choked out, "I thought I would never see you again!"

"How are you?"

"It's fine, but I don't really like the food, and the air is too humid. Ah, Lady Vivian, you've arrived too."

Vivian forced a smile and turned to look at Philulu. The child seemed perfectly normal, but the wariness and fear in the eyes of the Aquarius Star Envoy made them realize that things were not so simple.

"Are you here to take me away from here? This place is so boring, and I'm much better now! I definitely won't cause any trouble for anyone!"

Mei Ruo held Wu Di tightly, refusing to let go, but Fei Lulu's next words immediately made the expression on her face become unnatural.

"I think... it's better for her to stay here for now."

The once timid and shy girl's gaze suddenly turned fierce, and the powerful fluctuations of her soul pulled the air into ripples. If Cape Trissers hadn't been a spatially closed and isolated plane, it wouldn't have been able to trap the vessel of the Instantaneous Demon God.

"Didn't I tell you I'm fine!?"

Vivian was prepared and reacted quickly. The four shackles formed by the convergence of starlight instantly bound Mei Ruo's limbs, but the violent roar from the girl's mouth made the three of them even more terrified.

"Ah------! Let me go! You ignorant insects, you have no idea who you're talking to!"