This Holy Knight is So Despicable!
Chapter 157 - 148 I’ll Choose for You (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 157: Chapter 148 I’ll Choose for You (Please Subscribe)

Signing a contract with a Demon requires caution, making sure not to give them any loopholes.

Signing a contract with Lette also requires caution, making sure not to provoke his interest in loopholes.

Because preventing him from exploiting loopholes is inherently impossible.

No wall is high enough to stop someone who’s determined to jump over it and give you a beating.

The only way to avoid getting beaten is to ensure he doesn’t want to hit you in the first place. It’s that simple.

Hence, on this contract, the Demon was unprecedently devout, almost to the point of showing him his heart.

The contract, as dense as a dictionary, essentially said one simple thing.

The Demon is willing to compensate with an amount of soul currency and the Desecrated Holy Crown to Lilith, hoping she would not trouble the Demons again over past affairs.

And within this, the guarantor is Lette.

Or rather, the adjudicator is Lette.

If there’s an issue with what the Demon provides, then Lette would dig out their hearts for a heartfelt chat.

If Lilith is untrustworthy, Lette will have an exploratory discussion with her about life and ideals.

With such a big Buddha in charge, the whole transaction went quite smoothly.

As the Demons were retreating, Lette held back the old demon Flame Player.

"I’ve been looking for ways to repair soul damage recently, if you happen to come across any, remember to let me know, the price is negotiable."

"I do have a lead! But acquiring it is a bit troublesome..."

"Then I would trouble you a bit... By the way, I’m also collecting immortal traits recently. Spread the word for me, and the price is negotiable!"

The Old Devil looked at Lette in surprise: "You... since when did you start pursuing immortality? That’s not like you!

For tactical players like us, once we crave peace, it means total tranquility."

"I’m not that bored, but it’s quite fun to play with."

"Dark humor... The intrigue is far more entertaining than pursuing eternal constancy, not suitable for us."

"Just pass on the message!"

The Old Devil sighed: "Hobbies that waste ambition! Alright, alright, I’ll ask around for you."

Flame Player left, shaking his head and stepping on a paper boat. After the Demons all left, Lette returned to the deck.

"Alright, they’re all gone."

Lette pointed at Emily angrily, saying: "You, watch what you say in the future! Especially in the Dream Realm! Some things shouldn’t be said recklessly.

Carelessly, you could invite bad omens!

By then, you wouldn’t even know how you died!

Some words can only be withstood by those with a strong fate, you get it?"

It was the first time Emily saw Lette so angry, she nodded repeatedly: "Understood, understood, I’ll be more careful with my words from now on."

"Alright, alright, stop scolding her. Hurry, hurry, hurry... put this thing on for me!"

Lette reached into the treasure chest and took out the Desecrated Holy Crown, hesitantly looking at Lilith.

"Before you put this on, there are some things I need to clarify for you.

This is the Demons’ temporary delaying tactic.

Concept-level fusion and expansion require a lot of time.

Once you start to refine this Desecrated Holy Crown, you can only pause some activities.

It’s like... a snake swallowing a large prey needs to find a place to digest for a while.

Otherwise, it will be inconvenient to move.

Especially since your body has not fully recovered yet."

After hearing this, Emily immediately blocked in front of Lilith.

"That’s not okay, we still need to deal with The Liar Demon and save the Witch.

Didn’t know before, but it turns out Lilith is also a conceptual-level powerhouse.

With two conceptual-levels on our side, isn’t victory certain? In such a guaranteed win situation, there’s no need to prematurely reduce our main combat power, right?"

Lette wagged his finger: "A battle between conceptual levels isn’t simply about size comparison.

Let me ask you, which is stronger, fire or water?"

"Uh..."

"See, you can’t even determine the outcome between simple elemental concepts, let alone assess the strength of a vague and broad concept like Lies."

At this moment, Lilith was slightly impatient as well: "Oh, she gets it. Hurry up and put it on me."

"I know you’re in a hurry, but don’t be in such a rush."

Lette didn’t put the Holy Crown on Lilith just yet: "There’s something else. Your body has been gradually adjusting since its release four and a half years ago.

If you reclaim your old powers, it will take some time to digest as well.

You understand that?"

"I know, after all, I’ve been separated from my main body for too long."

"But if you include this, the digestion time will be even longer."

"I know that too."

"What I’m saying is, your body’s growth to a mature form will also be very slow."

After Lette said this, Lilith fell silent.

This, indeed, was a ponder-worthy issue.

Faced with the choice between power and family status, Lilith seemed a bit lost.

"Then... what should I do now?"

Lette, without a word, placed the Holy Crown on her head directly.

"Aah! I haven’t made my decision yet!"

"Let me decide for you. Of course, it’s the path that’s better for you."

Lilith caressed the Desecrated Holy Crown on her head, something she had long dreamed of. Now that she had it, it wasn’t as delightful as she thought.

"Ugh... what about my body?"

"Just grow slowly. Besides, I never said anything definitive. Well, I did say a lot, but it was all in jest."

Lette gently pinched Lilith’s cheek: "I promise I won’t say it again. Don’t give up such a good opportunity because of trivial matters."

Lilith pouted: "But I’m still... not content."

Lette laughed and cried: "If you really care that much... once you’re fully unsealed, the feedback from your Origin Power can still give you some room for shaping."

Lilith’s interest was instantly piqued: "Really?"

"Of course, it’s like a not-fully frozen soda. Although most of it needs to wait for the ice to melt to drink, you can still sip some by force.

While it won’t restore you to your once-perfect physical state,

at least... it’s enough to improve the parts you care most about.

But again, the time for you to reach complete form will be considerably delayed."

Lilith dismissed it with a wave of her hand: "It doesn’t matter, I never planned to fully restore the complete form anyway. If so, wouldn’t I have to return to the Demon Realm?

This way, it’s just right!

What are we waiting for? Let’s continue diving quickly!"

Lette nodded slightly: "You go to the cabin to familiarize yourself with the Power of Profanation, and once we’ve dived to a certain depth, I’ll have Emily call you."

Lilith happily hummed a tune as she headed to the cabin. After she left, Emily immediately abandoned Alice and sidled up to Lette.

"Lette, Lette, what’s the real meaning behind Lilith managing Strong Desire?"

"You’re interested in this?"

"Actually, I’m more interested in your concept. But Lilith explained it to me once, and I didn’t understand a word...

But since Lilith’s main body is an Enchanting Demon and also manages Strong Desire... is it what I think it is?"

Lette let out a sly laugh: "At first, it was indeed what you think. At that time, Lilith wasn’t Strong Desire yet.

She advanced to Strong Desire after devouring other concepts like Gluttony and Greed.

But she has a not-so-small flaw."