This Holy Knight is So Despicable!
Chapter 265 - 249: Are Fairy Tales All Deceptive?

Chapter 265: Chapter 249: Are Fairy Tales All Deceptive?

"Even if I am the Liar Demon and I die jumping from here, I would never become the Plane Master of any Fairy Tale Subspace!"

Pinocchio stomped his feet in anger, and the wood of his entire body creaked loudly.

He felt a humiliation he had never experienced before.

After all, he was a Conceptual level strongman! In these low-level worlds, he was an absolutely invincible, terrifying existence.

If it weren’t for the exception of Lette, he would have turned this world into his plaything long ago.

Although he is now down and out, becoming an employee similar to Lette’s servant.

But, that is because Lette, this boss, is indeed unbelievably strong.

Whether in terms of raw power or cunning, he admits defeat completely.

Even if he has really become the other party’s servant, he will do his best to serve as his steward.

Demons and Devils are deeply detested, and do not get along with each other.

But just as Lette said, they are extreme but not complicated.

Unlike humans, whose soul waves are noisy and irregular, with unpredictable directions of collapse and emergence.

Devils like to play with schemes, but abide by treaties and agreements.

Demons are brutal, fierce, and greedy, but admire strong people.

Logically speaking, Pinocchio wouldn’t react so strongly to an instruction from Lette, this boss.

But that’s a fairy tale!

"Such stuff to fool children! If you wanted to humiliate me, just say it directly, no need to beat around the bush."

"Pinocchio!"

Lette suddenly shouted angrily, anger flashing in his eyes, startling the Liar Demon.

"I originally thought you, as the Liar Demon, should easily see the deep meaning within.

Unexpectedly, you are so vulgar and ignorant, truly disappointing your boss!"

"I... I..."

The Liar Demon was a bit dumbfounded, was there something wrong with what he just said?

Seeing him like this, Lette began to guide him gently.

"Let me ask you, are fairy tales lies?"

"I guess... I guess they are. But, they are all to fool children."

"You need to look beyond phenomena to see the essence."

Lette raised a finger in front of him: "Then I have to ask you!

O Liar Demon.

Since you were born from lies until now, after telling so many lies and weaving so many deceptions!

Is there any lie, that others know is a lie, but still willingly believe in it?

Is there any lie, that both the storyteller and the listener know is a lie, but still enjoy it?

Is there any lie, that is universally recognized as a lie, yet is widely spread and even revered as a treasure?

Is there?"

The Liar Demon opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but his mind was blank.

Seeing this, Lette quickly seized the opportunity to continue pouring thoughts into his mind.

"Fairy tales! Universally known lies, yet things the world rushes to spread.

They represent the highest level of lies!

What can be lied, is really a lie.

Ambiguous yet silent as drizzle!

Like a dream and a shadow, yet also like the flow of time..."

The Liar Demon looked with bewildered eyes: "...What does it mean?"

"Once you become the master of the Fairy Tale Element Subspace, you will comprehend this truth.

The path of [False Words] has precedents, but in the end, it’s a path others have walked.

Haven’t you ever thought about carving out a path of your own?"

The Liar Demon was indeed a bit tempted, after all, he too had once been ambitious and full of spirit, swearing to blaze a trail for the path of lies with his own power.

But after so many years and failures, he gradually became disheartened and wanted to take a shortcut using the wisdom of predecessors.

However, as he spent more time with Lette, for some unknown reason, the flame in his heart that had long been extinguished seemed to be reigniting.

Especially during the previous battle with the Wise Sage, he received the Blood Flesh Evil God’s True Law plus Emergence Concept as a blessing, briefly advancing into an illusory state of both truth and lie.

That joy from the sudden extension of the road’s end, he could never forget.

Perhaps following this boss, things might truly be different?

The Liar Demon looked at Lette: "Boss, are there really all those benefits you mentioned about being the master of the Fairy Tale Element Subspace?"

"Of course!"

"Then if there are so many benefits, why not let Alice take on the role?

Frankly speaking, she’s more suitable than me, isn’t she?"

"She is the chairwoman, and you are the general manager. Besides, she’s still a child!

Haven’t you always regarded yourself as her mentor?

Do you really want to see poor Alice, burdened by those chores at such a young age?

That would be an absolute waste of her talent!

Let me secretly tell you, ever since Emily went out into the world, Lilith often refers to herself as Emily’s teacher.

If you fall behind in nurturing students, and get mocked next time, don’t blame me for not warning you!"

Pinocchio gritted his teeth and finally stomped his foot heavily: "Okay! But I have one condition!"

Lette did not expect that as soon as he made an opening move, the other party would already raise the white flag, and couldn’t help feeling delighted.

"Tell me, any condition is fine!"

"I want to change my body!"

"This Demon Puppet body?"

"Yes!"

"Isn’t it fine? Although it limits your power, it’s meant to restrain you and prevent you from excessively relying on the power of lies.

You were born from lies, and your manipulation of the Power of Lies is as natural as breathing.

Thus you cannot perceive your true self, which is why you have been stuck for so long.

With this body, you need to focus on understanding, and you will surely achieve something in the future."

Pinocchio waved his hands repeatedly: "I’m not saying I want to leave this puppet body, I just want to get better wood for my body!

You initially used doors from a small fishing village to make my body, remember?

Those houses had been soaking in seawater for who knows how many years, damp and smelly. Walking makes squeaky noises, and bits fall off easily."

Pinocchio suddenly turned around and showed his back.

Lette looked puzzled: "What are you doing? Do you want to say you’re on the streets, with a full back tattoo of mine?"

"No! Look, I’ve got shipworms on my back! With this appearance as the Subspace Master, don’t you think it’s embarrassing for you?

For the sake of your own face, at least get me a new body!"

Lette rubbed his chin: "This request is indeed reasonable, I can’t find any grounds to argue against it.

Alright, consider it a delayed employee benefit!

Approved!

So, what kind of wood do you want for your new body?"

The Liar Demon rubbed his hands and grinned: "That would surely be the Ancient Tree of Life from the Elf Clan!

The tree contains abundant Life Power. Using its branches as the resting place for my soul, even if it’s not a real flesh body, can still nourish my soul."

Lette pondered for a while: "Sure, no problem!"

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