Chapter 530: Looks Like She Wants to Kill Me

Not only Nadue, but even Anima felt that this Hero, who reappeared after a thousand years, was incredibly special.

His personality and behavior were one thing, but his relationships were the most peculiar.

As the nemesis of the Demon Race and the trump card of the Divine Race, this Hero wasn’t close to the Divine Race, but spent his days with Demon Lords. Unbelievable.

The power behind this Hero wasn’t the Divine Race, but the Demon Race. Unbelievable.

Especially Airi, the Dragon Demon. Not only did she have a deep connection with Shien, but she also publicly declared that Shien was her person, under her protection. Anyone who dared to be Shien’s enemy would be hers as well. This was simply… outrageous!

Nalue wanted to ask, shouldn’t the Divine Race be playing this role? Shouldn’t they be the ones supporting, protecting, and speaking up for the Hero? They were the Demon Race, the targets of the Hero’s subjugation, why were they suddenly stealing their job? Shouldn’t they treat the Hero as a deadly threat, scheming to eliminate him?

But the Demon Race, who should have seen the Hero as their greatest threat, not only became his supporters, but also discovered his existence earlier than the Divine Race, even developing an unimaginable relationship with him.

And the Divine Race? They had to find a way to investigate the Hero, and were even being treated with suspicion and tested by him. Had their roles been reversed?

Nadue felt helpless, especially seeing Shien’s indifferent attitude towards her.

In the past, when a Hero was summoned, the first beings they met were the Three Goddesses, receiving one of their blessings and establishing a deep bond of trust.

Nalue had never imagined that one day, she would be treated with suspicion by a Hero.

Compared to the Divine Race, the modern Hero undoubtedly trusted the Demon Race more.

This displeased Nadue. If this was jealousy, then she admitted, she was jealous.

“I hope you can trust us more.” Nadue said sincerely, “Please believe us. We, the Divine Race, have a deep connection with you, the Hero. We have fought alongside and even died with your predecessors. We will never be your enemy.”

These words were quite humble.

But it couldn’t be helped. Compared to the Divine Race, Shien was indeed closer to the Demon Race, and Lilith, the unrestrained evil god by his side, couldn’t represent the Divine Race or bridge the gap between Shien and them.

This wasn’t a good thing for the Divine Race.

After all, the Hero was their trump card.

If this trump card was taken by the Demon Race, the consequences would be severe.

Even though it was a time of peace, and the Divine Race and the Demon Race wouldn’t fight to the death like in the past, conflicts in some areas were still inevitable.

Under such circumstances, not to mention the consequences of Shien’s sensitive identity, just the fact that the Hero, their trump card, had fallen into the hands of their rivals was a serious issue for the Divine Race.

Even though Shien’s origins were still unclear, and the reason why the Hero Summoning Ritual, which should have been sealed, was restarted, was still a mystery, Shien was still the Hero. There was no doubt about that.

And possessing the qualifications to become a Hero meant that he had his own sense of justice and principles.

Such a person couldn’t be truly evil.

Nadue never doubted this, and neither did Anima.

Especially Nadue, as she said, she had been observing Shien for a long time and knew that although he was different from past Heroes, he had his own persistence, principles, and course of action, as well as things he wanted to protect.

This alone made him a qualified Hero.

Moreover, Shien’s talent seemed to be even more special and powerful than past Heroes. Nadue didn’t want him to become an enemy of the Divine Race.

“The Divine Race is the Hero’s eternal backer. I hope you can understand this.”

Nadue looked directly at Shien, her gaze clear and frank.

“…”

Shien was speechless.

This development was unexpected.

Of course, he could still understand the current situation.

“So, the Divine Race wants to befriend me?”

Shien asked.

“Of course.” Nadue said without hesitation. “I don’t know how the Demon Race views the Hero now, but I can guarantee that the Divine Race will never be the Hero’s enemy.” s

Nadue had already stated this many times.

Shien admitted that he was a little moved.

However…

“A certain Goddess of Fate seems to want to kill me. Doesn’t that make her my enemy?”

Shien perfectly ruined the atmosphere.

“…”

The smile on Nadue’s face froze.

“…”

Silence filled the air between them.

“Um… that…”

Melika, sensing the awkward atmosphere, couldn’t help but speak up hesitantly.

Shien and Nadue looked at each other, simultaneously ignoring his last remark.

“A-anyway, I hope you won’t be wary of us. Consider this a small request.”

Nadue coughed lightly, bringing the conversation back on track.

“Alright.” Shien stopped being difficult, touched his nose, and smiled. “From what I’ve seen so far, you and Anima seem trustworthy, and Lilith by my side is also a member of the Divine Race. As long as the Divine Race doesn’t cause me trouble, I’m naturally happy to befriend you.”

“It’s our honor.” The smile returned to Nadue’s face.

The relationship between Shien and the Divine Race had improved a little.

This was also one of Nadue’s purposes for appearing and meeting with Shien.

Shien was simply too close to the Demon Race.

Now, with three Demon Lords around him, if the Divine Race didn’t take action, the Hero, their trump card, might really defect to the Demon Race.

This was something Nadue definitely didn’t want to see.

Moreover…

“I’ve also discovered the problem with Melika.”

Nadue turned her gaze to Melika.

“Goddess Nadue.” Melika perked up and quickly said, “Can you please tell me what’s wrong with me?”

This was what Melika wanted to know the most.

Shien also looked at Nadue, waiting for her answer.

However, Nadue didn’t answer immediately.

“Come here, Melika.”

Nadue beckoned to Melika.

“C-come over?”

Melika was at a loss.

“Relax.” Nadue chuckled. “I’m just going to show you the source of all this.”

Melika hesitated, seemingly more flattered than hesitant.

She subconsciously glanced at Shien.

“Go ahead.”

Shien nodded, encouraging Melika.

Melika took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and walked forward.

“Good girl.”

Nadue reached out and patted Melika’s head, then, as Melika looked at her with a shy and happy expression, she reached her hand… inside Melika’s clothes.

“Goddess Nadue…!?”

Melika exclaimed.

“Pfft!”

Shien almost choked.

What was this goddess doing?

Touching her without a word?

Did she ask for his permission!?

He didn’t expect her to be this kind of goddess!

Shien was indignant.

Just as Shien was about to explode, Nadue took something out from Melika’s bosom.

It was…

“A flower crown?”

Shien was stunned.

“This…”

Melika was also stunned, then panicked.

It was the reaction of someone whose secret had been discovered.

Shien couldn’t help but walk over and examine the seemingly well-preserved flower crown.

After a moment, Shien confirmed,

“Isn’t this the flower crown I gave you?” Shien looked at Melika in surprise. “You’ve been carrying it with you all this time?”

“Mmm…” Melika lowered her head shyly, almost burying her chin in her chest.

This action gave Shien the answer.

“You…”

Shien was speechless.

This girl had been carrying such a worthless little thing with her all this time?

Judging from its condition, she must have treasured it.

It was just a casually made toy, was it worth it?

Shien wouldn’t ask this.

Because the answer was in Melika’s reaction.

This time, Shien was truly touched.

This little elf really kept moving him with her pure heart and genuine feelings.

This was too much…

“You… how can you be so cute?”

Shien couldn’t help but hug Melika and kiss her delicate cheek.

“Ah!”

Melika cried out again, both shy and flustered.

“Mr. Shien…!?”

“You… you…!”

“Waaah! Stop kissing me!”

“No, I have to show you some affection.”

“B-but Goddess Nadue is still here!”

“I don’t care!”

“Waaah…”

Shien and Melika hugged each other, one laughing, the other blushing furiously.

Nadue didn’t say anything, just looked at them with an unusually gentle gaze.