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“You must avenge yourself on that enemy who caused your mother’s death and who disgraced you, Li Zevim Li Huaen Lucifer.”
"As fellow members of the old Demon King faction, those who look down on your origins and covet your power will pounce on you like sharks smelling blood the moment they sense your power has greatly diminished, tearing you to shreds."
"And inside the Fallen Angels..."
Albion's will paused, tinged with a deep sense of helplessness.
“Although Azazel values you, Grigory is not a monolith. Too many eyes do not want you, a half-blooded demon, to become the next governor.”
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Rias, Akeno Himejima, and the others behind Zhou Ye all wore expressions of astonishment.
They had no idea of it.
The legendary, unruly White Dragon Emperor, who lived by fighting, was actually living in such a besieged environment.
Revenge for the murder of one's mother.
Exclusion from one's own clan.
The calculations within the alliance.
Each of these is a burden heavy enough to crush a person.
But he carried it all alone.
Zhou Ye quickly analyzed the situation in his mind.
That old fox Azazel was indeed raising a poisonous insect. He threw Vali, the fiercest young dragon, into the arena, letting him tear at everything, fight, and draw all the enemy's fire.
If they win, Azazel will have the strongest heir.
Even if he lost, he didn't suffer any loss; on the contrary, he could see clearly who the enemy was within his own ranks.
As for Vali's life, death, and wishes, Azazel had considered it, but how far he could go for him depended on his understanding with Vali.
After all, this is the mystical side. Even in the secular side, any dynasty or large family would select an heir through raising Gu (a type of insect) to lead the dynasty and family forward.
Zhou Ye looked at the boy in front of him, whose expression was constantly changing and who was once again shrouded in the weight of reality, and took a step forward.
He reached out and patted Wally on the shoulder.
Vali's body tensed up instinctively.
"I'm not in a hurry."
Zhou Ye's words were plain yet clear.
"Barring any major unforeseen event, we can live well together for thousands of years."
"Therefore, this transaction can be a long-term agreement, rather than a contract of servitude that you need to fulfill immediately."
These words were like a ray of warm sunshine, instantly piercing through the gloom that shrouded Vali's heart.
He suddenly looked up at Zhou Ye.
I don't need to... work for him right now?
"what do you mean……"
"What I mean is simple."
Zhou Ye's hand was still on his shoulder.
"Put it in the account first."
"It's not too late to fulfill this promise when you feel you've resolved all the troubles, completed your so-called revenge, or... when you feel you need my help."
Zhou Ye smiled.
"I am a very patient person."
Vali was completely stunned.
He had imagined countless possibilities.
Zhou Ye's coercion, enticement, and demanding actions, even taking advantage of someone's vulnerability.
But what he never expected was that the other party would offer such an... ridiculously lenient condition.
This is no longer a transaction.
This is more like a one-sided gift.
Vali could tell that Zhou Ye wasn't just saying polite words; his composure and confidence were genuine.
His inner elation was almost uncontrollable.
His expression visibly relaxed.
"it is good!"
He nodded heavily, and his icy blue eyes regained their brilliance.
"I promise you!"
This promise was made without any coercion, but with heartfelt approval.
"very good."
Zhou Ye withdrew his hand, as if he had just done something insignificant.
He changed the subject.
"By the way, since we're going to be partners in the future, we should at least exchange some information."
"How much do you know about that Li Zevim, Li Huaen, Lucifer?"
Zhou Ye's question was quick and direct.
Vali paused for a moment at his abrupt shift in thought, but without further ado, he spoke up.
To him, Zhou Ye was already one of his own.
A powerful 790 who was willing to help him and give him the utmost respect.
"That old Deng..."
When he spoke of his grandfather, Vali's tone was filled with undisguised disgust.
"He is Sazex's mortal enemy."
"what?"
This information caused Rias, who was standing next to her, to gasp in surprise.
Sadex's archenemy?
How could her brother, Lucifer, the Demon King and one of the rulers of the Underworld, be associated with such remnants of the old era?
"That's right, mortal enemies."
Vali confirmed.
"That old man's core ability is a very special power called [God-Slaying Tool Nullification]."
"[SacredGearCanceler]!"
"God-Slaying Tools... Nullify?"
This time, even Zhou Ye raised an eyebrow.
“Yes.” Vali’s expression became serious. “No matter what kind of artifact it is, no matter how strong the wielder is, as long as it is within his power range, all the power of the artifact will be completely suppressed, or even reduced to zero.”
"That is why you may go and see Sazex's family."
"His queen, his knights, his chariots... none of his retinue were wielders of divine artifacts."
"They are all pure-blooded demons who fight using their own bloodline and magic."
Vali looked at Rias.
"It's to guard against that old Deng."
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These words struck Rias like a thunderbolt.
She always believed that her brother, Sazex, was an omnipotent demon king and one of the supreme rulers of the underworld.
Powerful, elegant, and composed.
But she never imagined that such a deadly threat was lurking behind that composure.
An enemy that can disable all divine artifacts!
A mortal enemy that even his own family dared not choose to fight against the wielder of the divine weapon!
“Why did my brother… why did he never tell me…” Rias’s body swayed slightly, the color draining from her beautiful face, her eyes filled with disbelief and deep heartache.
She felt as if an invisible hand was gripping her heart tightly, causing both soreness and pain.
Without saying a word, Zhou Ye stretched out his arm and forcefully pulled the swaying Rias into his arms, letting her lean against his firm chest.
"That's because with your current skill level, you're not good enough to get to that poker table."
Zhou Ye's voice was calm, yet like a scalpel, precisely dissecting the tender facade to reveal the bloody reality.
“Your brother-in-law didn’t tell you to protect you. If you knew, what could you do besides add to his troubles? Rush over to share his burden? You can’t even touch a hair on that old Deng right now.”
These words were merciless, and even somewhat harsh.
But hearing it from Zhou Ye miraculously calmed Rias's chaotic mind.
She buried her face in Zhou Ye's chest, mumbled an "Mmm," and said nothing more.
Zhou Ye gently patted her back, then looked at Wali, instantly changing the subject without any hesitation.
"Azazel sent you here this time, surely not just to have your adopted grandson expose the scandals of the former Demon King's family."
He paused for a moment, then cut straight to the heart of the matter.
"Is it because of the [second right heart]?"
"Yes."