Chapter 472: What in the World Happened?

As the saying goes, using cheats is temporarily satisfying, but continuously using cheats is eternally satisfying.

Although Shien wasn’t entirely happy about his cheat abilities becoming increasingly broken, at this point, he could only say—it’s truly amazing.

If [Fate and Logic] was even more powerful, allowing him to directly create an invincible skill, the kind that could even slaughter the Supreme God like a chicken, then he would definitely do so without hesitation, even while trembling in fear.

Now that [Fate and Logic] had so many limitations, although Shien appeared calm on the surface, he was filled with regret inwardly.

“That being said, this Unique Skill is still quite broken.”

Just being able to change the effect of [Instant Movement] to be activated anytime, anywhere, was worth the price.

A hundred skill points in exchange for a teleportation skill, Shien felt it was a good deal.

But it seemed that [Fate and Logic] could do more than just modify existing skills.

Shien tried another experiment.

“Using [Fate and Logic] to modify [Instant Movement] and [Close-Range Evasion], purpose: skill fusion, modification content feasible, skill points consumed: 10.”

Yes.

[Fate and Logic] could not only modify existing skills but also fuse different skills together.

Once skills were fused, the new skill created would combine the effects of the original two skills, either becoming stronger or creating new effects, which was worth looking forward to.

Moreover, fusing existing skills had another great advantage.

That was, the level of the newly created skill would be reset to one.

In other words, as long as skills were fused, the new skill created not only had the potential to retain the strength of the original two skills but could also be further upgraded and become even stronger.

The prerequisite was that the compatibility between the two skills being fused couldn’t be too poor. Otherwise, not only would it not retain the original skills’ strengths, but the effect might even be weakened, or they might not even be able to fuse at all.

Based on the number of skills being fused, their compatibility, and the difficulty of fusion, the required skill points would also change accordingly.

For those with good compatibility, fewer skill points would be required.

For those with poor compatibility, more skill points would be required.

Shien explored the various uses of [Fate and Logic] and understood its limitations, conditions, costs, and so on, finally coming to a conclusion.

“This Unique Skill is extremely useful to me.”

That was the case.

Firstly, Shien had quite a few skill points. As long as he didn’t do anything reckless, it would be enough to support the consumption of [Fate and Logic].

Secondly, Shien, with his Unique Skill [Divine Grace], could easily learn all sorts of skills. He had already learned many skills, which were quite diverse. If he could use [Fate and Logic] to organize and improve them, the increase in his strength would be terrifying.

As for what to do next, Shien already had a plan.

“Undoubtedly, my two Unique Skills are the core.”

“Use [Divine Grace] to continuously learn new skills, then use [Fate and Logic] to organize, fuse, and modify the acquired skills, making them stronger and more perfect.”

“Since that’s the case, I need to find a way to learn all sorts of skills.”

Shien already knew what to do.

“I need to ask Lucy for help, have her use her connections and network to find a bunch of masters for me.”

This was something Shien had always wanted to do.

Shien always felt that with his ability to quickly learn all sorts of skills with [Divine Grace], if he just waited for opportunities to arise, it would be too time-consuming.

Now, Shien basically had no new skills he could learn because he had already reached the limit of what he could do with his current actions. He didn’t know what to do to learn new skills.

Therefore, Shien wanted to find an opportunity to consult some masters and have them teach him useful skills.

With the guidance of masters, he would know what actions to take to learn skills, instead of passively waiting for opportunities.

Now, with the Unique Skill [Fate and Logic], Shien’s desire was even stronger.

“Learn all the skills I can, then organize and plan them. Wouldn’t I be able to acquire a whole set of divine skills then?”

Thinking of this, Shien couldn’t help but feel excited.

Although he hadn’t expected to awaken a second Unique Skill, and was even caught off guard by it, its arrival was undoubtedly a great thing for Shien.

Although this second Unique Skill was still growth-oriented, not combat-oriented, and couldn’t directly enhance his strength in battle, if used well, it could create a batch of divine skills no less powerful than any Unique Skill.

Shien could imagine how astonishing the increase in his strength would be once his skill set was complete.

“The only thing I need to worry about is whether I have enough skill points.”

With enough skill points, he could create any divine skill.

Without enough skill points, it was just wishful thinking.

“It seems I have to plan this carefully.”

Shien couldn’t sit still any longer.

He jumped up and ran out of his room.

…

“You want me to find a bunch of masters who can teach you skills?”

Lucy looked at Shien, who had come to her in a hurry, and was stunned by his sudden request.

“That’s right.” Shien nodded repeatedly. “This will help me improve my strength.”

These words made Lucy know that she couldn’t refuse this request.

Even if she didn’t know what was going on, since Shien had said so, she had to do her best for him.

“What kind of skills do you need masters for?”

Lucy asked Shien.

Shien answered without hesitation.

“Anything.” Shien said, “As long as they have mastered skills I haven’t learned, anyone is fine.”

Shien decided to learn all the skills he could.

This would be the most beneficial to him.

For this purpose, Shien not only sought out Lucy, but also Airi and Anima.

“You want me to find a group of people who can teach you Demon Race-specific skills?”

Airi frowned when she received Shien’s request.

“You need a group of people who can teach you Divine Race-specific skills?”

Anima was also surprised by this matter.

Neither of them knew why Shien had suddenly come to them with such a request.

Shien didn’t say much.

“Just help me. I’ll make good use of them.”

Shien just said this to them seriously.

Airi and Anima were puzzled, but because of Shien’s serious expression, they eventually agreed.

Although they didn’t know why Shien, a human, wanted to learn skills exclusive to the Demon Race and the Divine Race, or how he planned to learn them, it seemed Shien had his own ideas.

And this wasn’t a difficult task for them.

As the pinnacles of the Demon Race and the Divine Race, they only needed to say a word, and countless people would respond. This was just a small effort for them.

Coupled with their relationship with Shien, there was no reason for them to refuse.

Therefore, with Airi and Anima’s orders, both the Demon Race and the Divine Race took action.

…

Because of the husband selection competition, the royal capital was filled with dignitaries.

These dignitaries came from various countries in the human world, the pillars of their respective nations and races.

After Shien and Lucy’s engagement banquet, these dignitaries, having failed in their pursuits, prepared to leave the capital.

Recently, luxurious carriages and knight orders continuously came and went through the city gates in all directions, and the bustling capital gradually returned to its usual peace.

However, beneath this peace, many people sensed new undercurrents.

Because, in the capital, where the dignitaries were leaving, for some reason, groups of new people appeared.

Some were renowned experts and masters within the Kingdom.

Some were elite soldiers of the Demon Race, each brave and skilled in battle.

And some were goddesses rarely seen before, as if the gods had collectively descended, all appearing in the temple and the capital.

Finally, these people all had a common destination.

That was the Buztout mansion.

The nobles and those with ulterior motives in the capital noticed this phenomenon.

“What is he up to this time?”

“Experts and renowned figures from the Divine Race, the human world, and the Demon Race are gathering at the Buztout mansion?”

“Those who used to look down on us nobles, only interested in social climbing and networking, are they now trying to curry favor with Earl Buztout?”

“I feel like something we don’t know about is happening.”

The nobles and those with ulterior motives were puzzled and uneasy.

Puzzled because they didn’t understand, because they were confused.

Uneasy because they didn’t know what Shien was planning this time.

They didn’t want to become the second Lucica family.

Therefore…

“Send someone to gather information.”

“It’s best to bribe the maids and servants of the Buztout family and get information from them.”

“Set up surveillance around the Buztout mansion.”

“Report any information back to the family immediately.”

The nobles of the capital gave such orders.

The Buztout mansion once again became the focus of the capital, attracting much attention and covert actions.

Not only the nobles, but even the royal family was paying attention to this.

“What is Shien planning this time?”

Ancil came to ask Lucy more than once.

𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

“Your fiancé is a bit too restless, isn’t he, Lucy?”

Lia also repeatedly complained to Lucy with exasperation.

Even Vivian, Melika, and Lumia were puzzled by Shien’s actions, exchanging glances more than once.

“What does he want to do?”

“I don’t know…”

“I feel a little scared…”

Vivian, Melika, and Lumia were surprised, puzzled, and apprehensive.

As for Lucy, Airi, and Anima, they were even more confused.

They knew what Shien was planning.

However…

“Learning skills from so many people at once, can he even manage?”

“And skills exclusive to the Demon Race, how is he planning to learn them?”

“This Hero seems to always like doing unexpected things.”

Lucy, Airi, and Anima pondered in their hearts.

“He must be up to something.”

Lildas grumbled, seemingly disliking Shien’s secretive actions.

Only Nadue, who had been following Shien, was utterly shocked.

At first, Nadue didn’t know why Shien was doing this.

But when she witnessed the miracles Shien performed one after another, she was stunned and dumbfounded.

“This…”

Nadue murmured in disbelief.

“Is he even human?”

The goddess known as the most perfect, flawless, and popular was shocked like this.

Soon, this undercurrent was completely ignited.

The reason was very simple.

These experts from various races had come with pride and honor, ready to carry out the instructions of Lucy, Airi, and Anima.

But not long after, these people rushed out of the Buztout mansion in tears.

“I can’t do it anymore, Princess Lucy!”

“Your fiancé is too terrifying!”

“I have nothing left to teach him!”

“Please find someone else!”

A group of experts from all over the Kingdom rushed to the palace, crying and complaining to Lucy.

“Huh?”

Lucy was dumbfounded.

It was similar on Airi’s side.

“What’s wrong with that human…!?”

“He’s too terrifying!”

“He’s not human!”

“Those are skills only demons can learn and use, why did he learn them so quickly!?”

“Compared to him, we’re just trash!”

“Waaah, this is too much of a blow. I want to go back to the Demon Realm!”

“The human world is too scary!”

A group of originally arrogant demon experts broke down, kneeling before Airi and begging her to let them go back.

“Huh?”

Airi was stunned.

Then there was Anima.

The scene on her side was completely different from the other two.

Goddesses gathered around Anima, even around Lildas, chattering.

“This is definitely a major discovery!”

“Oh my god! There’s actually such a monstrous genius among humans?”

“Lady Lildas! Please bestow your blessing upon that human quickly!”

“That human is definitely a genius comparable to, even surpassing, Princess Lucy and all past Heroes!”

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”

The goddesses’ incredulous cries echoed throughout the temple, leaving Anima and Lildas dumbfounded.

On this day, many people couldn’t help but cry out to the heavens,

“What in the world happened!?”