This Holy Knight is So Despicable!
Chapter 156 - 147: The Demons’ Surprise Attack

Chapter 156: Chapter 147: The Demons’ Surprise Attack

"Wow!"

The three girls stared at the giant bird guarding beside the ship, their faces filled with awe.

"When did you tame such a huge imaginary creature?"

"Surprised? I raised it myself!"

Lette chuckled and waved his hand, and the Kunpeng flapped its wings, carrying the massive electric eel far away.

"I told you I would help you retrieve your own body. Did you think I was brushing you off? I’ve been preparing all along."

Lilith jumped up happily, embraced Lette’s neck, and gave him a fierce kiss.

"Hee hee, I knew you cared about me."

Emily was also full of confidence: "With such a massive imaginary beast lord guarding us, we shouldn’t run into any trouble now, right?"

Lette shivered all over: "Idiot! Don’t jinx it by saying things like that!"

Whoosh!

An arrow whizzed through the air, piercing Tom Cat’s position and nailing to the mast of Thesius’ Ship.

Lette turned his head and saw numerous bizarrely shaped ships approaching them,

with demons of varying ranks standing on each strange vessel.

"Great, just great."

Lette set Lilith down and walked to the bow of the ship with his hands behind his back.

"So, are all of you planning to pick a fight with me?"

Among the demons, a small paper-folded boat floated over slowly, with an old demon standing at its bow.

The old demon grinned, revealing a few remaining yellow teeth.

"Lord Harsh, where do you think you’re going?"

"I go wherever I want; do you have any say in it?"

The old demon didn’t get angry and continued smiling at him: "Are you heading to the Desecration Temple in the Abyss of Nightmare?"

"So what if I am? Is the Desecration Temple your home? I am going, and what of it?"

"Lord Harsh, Lilith cannot be released. Don’t forget, the Liar is still lurking outside. If at this time, Strong Desire also breaks free of shackles!

That’s something our demon clan absolutely cannot tolerate."

Lette impatiently frowned: "Since when do I have to consider the demons’ feelings?

Step aside, or today you’re all getting buried here."

"If Lord Harsh insists on being unkind, then don’t blame us demons for... backing down!"

The old demon’s words almost made Emily twist her waist.

She had already prepared for battle, not expecting the other party to retreat so quickly.

What’s this all about!

If you’re brave enough to tread on my boundaries, I’ll make sure you know how fragile I am and lower the boundaries even more?

"Demons, fascinating, aren’t they?"

Lilith whispered to Emily: "They are the world’s most refined egoists, avoiding any risk or danger whenever possible.

If a demon plans to face you in direct conflict, you must have pushed him to a dead end.

If there’s even the slightest way out, he will definitely avoid having no solution."

"Miss Lilith! We are willing to assist you in reclaiming your power. All we ask is for us to forget the unpleasant past and embrace a great future together.

After all, we have a common enemy in the Liar Demon, don’t you think?"

Upon hearing the old demon’s words, Lilith snorted coldly: "Oh my, isn’t it Lord Flame Player? It’s been many years since we’ve met.

I remember my being sealed in the Desecration Temple is inseparably linked to your active involvement."

The old demon laughed heartily: "Hahahaha, Miss Lilith is too polite. Time flows like water, washing over our shared memories.

With the changing seasons, even foes become rare acquaintances, right?"

"Humph, count yourselves lucky; I’m not who I used to be. Discuss any matters with Lette."

The old demon was overjoyed, clearly finding communicating with Lette much easier than with Lilith.

"Mr. Wright! You are indeed formidable and firm! You could even tame the Greedy Demon! I almost want to spread your mighty feats to all planes! All worlds!"

"No need for that; I am a man who prefers a low profile."

Lette cleared his throat twice: "You are a demon, so naturally, you know the rules. Everything comes at a price.

Brahmi, ensuring that Lilith won’t trouble you is possible.

Then, what’s the price?"

The old demon swallowed and then clapped his hands. Soon, a battle ship sailed over slowly, and two young demons carried down a large treasure chest.

The old demon placed it at the bow of the paper-folded boat and opened it gently.

The chest was filled with soul currency, and at the very top lay a golden, radiant crown.

Lilith hadn’t paid much attention at first, but when she saw the crown, her spirits were immediately lifted.

"The Desecrated Holy Crown! As expected, this thing is in your hands!"

"Desecrated... Holy Crown?"

Emily was full of confusion: "What’s this about?"

Lilith took a deep breath and tried to calm herself.

"In simple terms, these demons used this artifact to lead me to the Desecration Temple, sealing my true form there."

Emily nodded with a faint understanding: "What benefit does having this thing give you?"

"Of course! Do you think mastering the concept guarantees you’ll always be carefree?"

Lilith grasped the ship’s railing: "The number of rules far exceeds that of concepts; for all Rule Gods to advance further, they must vie for the power of concepts.

Once you become a concept holder, you also become the prey for other rule holders of the same kind.

To avoid being eliminated or have your dominion seized,

you must constantly move upward! Upward! Higher still!

It’s an endless hunting game; the slightest misstep turns you into a stepping stone for others!"

Emily was startled by Lilith’s demeanor, then quietly asked.

"And then...? This Holy Crown?"

Lette turned to explain on Lilith’s behalf: "The Desecrated Holy Crown can upgrade the Strong Desire concept under Lilith’s dominion once more. This makes her dominion more solid and broader.

Once the concepts you control become so broad they’re indescribable, you can advance to the next stage.

But you should remember that I’ve said before.

The indescribable often represents folly and blindness; very few individuals can maintain the integrity and independence of their own will.

In our old hometown, we have a saying...

The Top Nine, Kanglong Youhui."

The old demon rubbed his hands: "As long as Lady Lilith agrees not to go against our demon clan, we’re willing to present it with both hands!"

"You scoundrel!"

Lette frowned tightly: "Even now, you dare play word games with me? What does it mean not to go against your demon clan?

Isn’t this vow far too broad?

If she accepted, Lilith would never be able to target any of you demons again?"

Emily pouted: "Oh my gosh, why is it that when demons speak, it’s a trap at every turn?"

Lilith laughed: "It’s two traps; they said they’d present it with both hands, but didn’t specify what ’it’ refers to."

Lette raised three fingers: "It’s three; they said they are willing, but didn’t say they certainly would. It’s like I’m willing to buy something, but not necessarily willing to pay.

This bunch loves to play tricks without getting their hands dirty the most."

The old demon flashed an awkward smile: "We absolutely have no intention of deceiving you two, mainly it’s... out of habit.

We’re willing to sign a contract! Black and white! Soul imprint!"

Lette raised an eyebrow: "Why are you being so honest this time?"

The old demon pulled a long face: "We dread your tricks even more!"

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