This Holy Knight is So Despicable!
Chapter 123 - 115 The Taste of Lies (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 123: Chapter 115 The Taste of Lies (Please Subscribe)

"Concept... Divine Conceptual?"

"Not a God, but a conceptual-level trouble nonetheless."

Flander gulped. After Lette’s explanation, she fully realized how much trouble this Liar Demon would be.

The Holy Light Goddess is merely a God of law, just about to advance to a Rule God.

This demon called Lie is already at the conceptual level.

Lilith took a deep breath: "Actually, there’s no need to be so tense. Even if the Lie escapes, it has nothing to do with us.

It should seek revenge on those demons."

Lette glanced at her: "Since when did you become so optimistic? Lie was sealed within this world.

After escaping, it surely won’t let the demons go, and it definitely won’t spare Afra."

Flander couldn’t understand: "Why? Is there a grudge between her and Lady Goddess?"

"This time, the Lie was sealed during the War of Gods a thousand years ago. At that time, Afra, as the ultimate victor, sealed him eternally in the depths of the sea."

"A God of law can seal a Divine Conceptual?"

"The stronger the power, the more it becomes a double-edged sword. The Liar Demon’s strength is formidable, even many Indescribable Gods dare not offend him.

For example, if you cut him and he turns his injury into a lie, then it’s as if he wasn’t wounded."

Flander’s brows furrowed: "Then isn’t he invincible?"

Lilith recounted: "But if a lie is exposed, it will backfire on him, leaving him extremely weak.

In the War of Gods, it was his web of countless lies that sparked it.

But due to the plotting of the demons, his lie was ultimately exposed.

Afra sealed him in his weakened state, and the demons even divided much of his power.

It has been a thousand years.

If he escapes this time, he will certainly cause trouble for Afra.

Lette, do you think Liar’s return is connected to this event?

Could it be that the Tower of Truth has colluded with this Liar Demon?

If so, then..."

Lette pondered for a moment: "Let’s leave the Dream Realm first, we can discuss it back in reality."

"Alright."

Their forms gradually blurred before leaving the Gap of Dreams, returning to their respective bodies.

Lette opened his eyes and was suddenly startled. There was a person lying atop his protective Light Shield!

Emily, wearing a thin nightgown, was lying directly atop his Light Shield, staring at him intensely.

"Are you trying to scare me to death?"

"Why do you even have a Defense Barrier while sleeping!"

"Nonsense, I got attacked last time! Of course, I have to set up a defense! What are you doing? A night raid!"

"I...I originally planned to prank you badly! Damn it!"

"...Feel fortunate. I only set a Defense Barrier. If I had set up an automatic counterattack with a Light Barrier, you’d probably be frozen by now!

Get off!"

Emily patted the Light Barrier: "No way! Remove the barrier! I want revenge! I want to vent! At the very least, let me bite you!

Otherwise, I’m not coming down!"

Lette took a deep breath: "Alright, then let me kindly remind you. You’re lying on something as clear as glass and glowing brightly!

Additionally, you’re only wearing a nightgown!

So, if you want to keep lying there, go ahead, I don’t mind enjoying the view a little longer."

Emily didn’t react at first, but soon she let out a scream, flipped, jumped off the bed, and made a hasty escape.

Lette laughed heartily, got out of bed, and started to wash up and change.

Soon, Lilith and Flander appeared in Lette’s room.

"What happened! What happened?"

"That fool Emily tried to pull a night raid. Ha! Didn’t expect I would have a precaution!"

Lilith raised an eyebrow: "So she was awake the whole time in your bed?"

"No, she was blocked by the barrier!"

"What about the barrier?"

"...I got up, so I deactivated it."

"Then how can you prove she was blocked by the barrier?"

Lette was stumped, then angrily waved his hand.

"I’m the victim! Why should I have to prove it! Move! Move! I’m going to have breakfast!"

Lette pushed them aside and headed downstairs, leaving the two girls in thoughtful consideration of Lette’s room.

Over breakfast, for some reason, the atmosphere at the table was somewhat odd.

Lette, chewing on pancakes, looked around: "Hey, if you have something to say, just say it straight."

"Alright! I’ll ask then!"

Flander immediately raised her hand: "My Prince, you said the Holy Light Goddess is a God of law, the weakest among all Divine Ranks.

Then, in the War of Gods, why was she the one who laughed last?"

Emily looked clueless, and Lilith was a bit helpless.

Lette took a sip of porridge and gave a thumbs up: "That’s a good question."

Lilith gave a sarcastic laugh: "Haha, it’s just a diversion technique, right?"

"Cough cough, firstly, you think a God of law is weak, but that’s because you’re comparing it to the four ranks above.

But you must know that among the Gods, 80% are Gods of law, 15% are Rule Gods. The remaining are Conceptual Gods.

As for the Indescribable, they are even rarer.

So, given Afra’s capability, she’s already very strong, even capable of ascending to become a powerful Rule God.

Secondly, you misunderstand this world.

Do you think all Gods are fixated on this world?

In fact, they are not.

This world is just one among many material worlds.

It’s like one of the many ranches of the deities. In terms of resources and size, it’s not particularly outstanding either.

The Gods often gather in groups to several worlds to preach, to harvest faith.

Once the harvest is sufficient, they abandon these worlds and search for another batch to continue shepherding.

Once the original pastoral worlds are sufficiently restored, they will return.

This is one of the reasons why world history is so sporadic.

After all, when Gods are present, religion is extremely strong. The race blessed by the divine naturally thrives.

But once the Gods leave, their glory collapses abruptly.

Like the Elf Clan, like the Trolls...

Their sudden decline resulted from reaching their peak, then the Divine moved on to the next pastoral world."

Now even Emily’s curiosity was piqued: "Wait, it was thriving! Wouldn’t it be better to gather more faith then?"

Lette shook his head: "You’re wrong. Helping a weak race grow into a world-dominating force, the process of ascension generates faith that’s more potent and superior!

Once the race truly became the world dominator, the subsequent faith becomes dull as water, gradually decreasing, and eventually mutating into a potent toxin lethal to deities.

So, the fate of the races in these pastoral worlds is like this.

With the help of Gods, they approach glory, are abandoned due to some reason, and in cries and wails face destruction, only to become the nourishment for the next thriving group.

Once ripe, the Gods return for a new round of shepherding.

This is the truth of the world."

After hearing Lette’s words, the two human girls fell into silence.

The truth is often the most painful.

Lilith, seeing the situation, joked: "So, looking at it this way, doesn’t it seem like we demons are better?"

Flander took a small bite of pancake: "Then... So, the Holy Light Goddess, she is powerful after all!"

"In matters like the War of Gods, it’s not just a game of Gods but more about the Church believers attacking each other.

But one thing remains, no matter how much people desire destruction, violence, war, their longing for happiness and goodness must surpass it somewhat.

So no matter how powerful the God of War, Lord of Destruction, and such deities are, the Holy Light Goddess will always be a bit stronger than them.

This is the unique charm of the Holy Light representing truth, beauty, and goodness."

After Lette’s words, Flander seemed thoughtful, enhancing her understanding of the Holy Light.

Emily was clearly more interested in Divine’s ranch: "Wait, according to what you said, since humans have dominated for a millennium, shouldn’t the Goddess have left long ago?"

Lette nodded repeatedly: "She hasn’t left for two reasons.

Firstly, after winning the War of Gods, she was about to advance to a Rule God.

At this crucial time, if she went and fought other Gods for the next pastoral world, the risks were too high.

It’s better to stay and focus on breaking through.

Another reason is that every God will have one or two private pastoral worlds.

They are like their foundation, their reserved land, their trump card.

After all, if a God doesn’t have a private ranch and can’t compete for another, prolonged lack of faith would risk her fall.

So, why does she undergo Divine Descent every three years?

It’s to better maintain ownership of this world.

A typical God wouldn’t be so frequent in descending."

Emily held her head: "How did you come to know all this?"

"Um... I got wind of it from Afra. She’s quite the chatterbox, and she’s quicker to speak than think and loves finding people to chat with.

With just a bit of guidance, she told it all."

"...Don’t bully Lady Goddess too much, okay?"

Lette seemed a bit unhappy: "Me, bully her? Do you know how much I’ve helped her, how many potential issues I’ve eliminated?

She ought to revere me!"

Lilith agreed: "That’s indeed true. Afra herself knows it too, but she maintains divine dignity, so she’s embarrassed to admit it."

Emily stuck out her tongue: "But why were you two suddenly discussing this?"

Flander looked at Lette, and after he nodded, she recounted the Demon God’s warning in the Dream Realm.

Unexpectedly, after hearing it, Emily’s face changed dramatically.

"This is bad, really bad!"

"What’s wrong?"

"Think about it! Cinderella itself is a story full of lies and deceit!"

Emily gestured animatedly: "Her clothes and attire were all fake! When the Prince searched for someone with the Crystal Shoes, her two stepsisters also deceived the Prince.

This... could it be related to the Liar Demon breaking free?"

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