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Chapter 125 You should have quit long ago, Lilith

Chapter 126 You should have quit long ago, Lilith

The truth has come to light.

When Charlotte revealed this fact, Rhodes froze for a moment, then fell silent.

His purple eyes fell into deep thought at this moment.

Although I had expected it, knowing the truth still put me under considerable pressure.

The fact that the Twelve Gods were also reborn with their memories was undoubtedly the worst piece of information for Rhodes.

All of this will turn from an advantage into a disadvantage.

Because the acquisition of intelligence was not fair, or rather, the enemy was much stronger than them in the early stages.

At this moment, Charlotte added, "I have memories of my past life, even though I had nothing to do with you. This confirms the fact that gods are reborn with their memories."

"At the same time, this also means that the current world situation has become the worst it could be. Are you afraid, Rhodes?"

When Charlotte gets serious, the teasing tone of calling him "brother" disappears, replaced by a gentle and intellectual demeanor.

Leaning against the floating clouds, she looked up at this vast, white spiritual space, her inner thoughts never ceasing.

In Charlotte's eyes, avoiding war was her way of demonstrating "kindness," but she understood that if it was a world change like "rebirth," then she could no longer hide.

Both sides will try every means to kill the enemy in advance, and the former neutrals often become victims in the process.

Therefore, she had to step forward and make a statement early, and could not continue to hide in the sea like she did in her previous life.

Between Dragon God and Rhodes, anyone who isn't an idiot would understand that Rhodes is the only option.

Putting aside the personal relationship of her merging with Clara's soul, from a public perspective, the Dragon God's goal is essentially to encompass and absorb all the divine positions and to ensure that there are no enemies in the world who can defeat her.

In other words, Charlotte was essentially one of the people the Dragon God was meant to kill.

Of course, she couldn't be so foolish as to finish her job for someone else only to die right afterward.

"So-so—I wouldn't call it being scared," Rod replied calmly.

At this moment, Charlotte was somewhat surprised. "Aren't you scared?"

"It's just a hassle, since I'm scared but there's nothing I can do about it," Rhodes said casually, his arms crossed.

"Haha, that's true." Charlotte's lips curled into a slight smile. "But you don't need to worry too much. Because at least we know that the Dragon God can't target you and Lilith right now."

"After all, the Dragon God is still digesting the [Star God] position, and she will have to wait at least two months to complete her first evolution."

Therefore, it is safe for at least two months.

"I see." Rhodes nodded in understanding.

No wonder the Dragon God, despite being reborn with his memories intact, didn't just parachute into the starting village to kill him.

So it's because the point of rebirth was precisely when she was merging with the [Star God's Position], so she naturally couldn't move.

The situation is now quite clear: basically, the war will begin two months from now, when Lilith's last remaining faith disappears.

Whether it's the resurgence of the Dragon God or the turmoil in the empire caused by the complete annihilation of the Star God faith, it will erupt at that time.

In other words, Rhodes also needs to reach a sufficiently strong level before that time.

"But there's one thing," Charlotte suddenly interrupted Rhodes' thoughts, looking into his eyes as she said, "While the Dragon God's movements are indeed restricted, her subordinates, her imperial subjects, can still receive her divine decrees."

"You understand what I mean, Rhodes. This means that those people in the Dragon God Empire will try to assassinate you or disrupt the situation."

"Yes, I understand." Rhodes nodded.

"Very clever indeed—" Charlotte said with a smile. "Then I don't really need to say anything more. As for how to prevent threats from other countries, I'll leave that to you, the great hero."

After all, the integration of their spiritual worlds is already quite close.

"I still need to send you back as soon as possible, otherwise it wouldn't be good if you were corrupted by my mind."

"And what about you, Charlotte?" Rhodes suddenly asked.

"Hmm?" Charlotte blinked slightly, her blue hair falling gently.

"What is your attitude towards rebirth, or is it your choice?"

"Ah—" Charlotte continued to laugh, "If I could, I would prefer to stay on the sidelines and watch the great hero bring peace to the world."

"However, since I promised to help the Linlank Empire resolve some troubles, I will naturally take action, to this extent."

"That's enough."

"Is that so?" Charlotte bent down and stretched, but suddenly stopped.

"Oh right, I seem to have forgotten to mention something."

"Hmm?" Rod asked back.

At this moment, the purity of the spiritual world has reached its peak, as if it were enveloped in the warm spring sun.

Charlotte simply straightened up slightly, bent over, extended her index finger, and smiled gently, saying, "Thank you for saving my soul."

The last word fell.

The world collapsed together in that instant.

In the real world, within [Carmen].

Rhodes didn't stay in the mental world for very long, not even an hour.

Both Lilith and Cecilia clearly sensed that the aura belonging to the [Demon Seed] had been separated from Charlotte.

The pupa's aura returned to its sacred state.

At that moment, Lilith closed the books the witches had left behind, her voice ethereal: "Rhodes will be out soon."

"Hmm, I can take care of these little things and go back to rest soon." Cecilia's voice was equally cold as she stared at Rhodes. "But I still really want to say something—"

"Lilith, I really don't understand."

Lilith's eyes were cold, and she still held the book in her hands: "What don't you understand?"

"I don't understand what right you have to stay by his side." Cecilia rested her chin on her hand, her tone indifferent. "Regardless of whether Rhodes' death was because of you, or whether you actually liked Rhodes."

"At least one fact remains unchanged: you have deprived the knight who most desired honor of the honor he deserved."

Cecilia smiled and said, "I think if I were you, I would definitely give up all of this."

After all, if he's so bad at talking that he can't even do something like this, then I'll definitely let him go.

Otherwise? Stay by his side, not knowing when your emotions will explode again, unable to give an explanation, and letting him continue to be heartbroken because of you?

Lilith bit her lip, her gaze meeting Cecilia's.

Neither of them showed any sign of backing down; their gazes were like needles as they frantically tried to force the other away.

"So you think I should just leave?" Lilith asked.

"Of course—although I didn't live to the end and therefore don't know the so-called truth, you understand, right?"

"Don't you understand how low the chances are that Natalie would say you're a good person? Right now, you're trying to get Rhodes to believe you, which is just putting yourself in a dead end."

Cecilia chuckled, her eyes indifferent: "Lilith, no matter how you try to change, you'll always be the same arrogant person you are, and no matter what you do, you'll always be thinking about your own interests."

"How wicked—God. To grant yourself even the slightest possibility, you burden your beloved with such heavy pressure."

"I—" Lilith's emotions were ignited after a long time.

She clearly wanted to say something in rebuttal, but in the end, she couldn't utter a single word.

His fingers froze in mid-air, and as he clenched his fist, he lowered his eyes.

After all, although Cecilia deliberately misinterpreted her meaning, the final consequences were indeed no different from what Cecilia said.

By clinging to Rhodes' side, you're only increasing the likelihood of him becoming upset—that's an absolute fact.

But she was unwilling to accept it, and she understood even more that she absolutely did not want to be forced to separate when two people clearly liked each other.

Her breathing became increasingly rapid, and as her thoughts drifted to their peak, she cried out, "I just want the truth to come out, I just don't want things to be distorted—"

Lilith's words were filled with resentment, and even Cecilia could sense the exact emotion behind them.

Cecilia looked away and said coldly, "I can't be bothered to say anything. Rhodes is already back."

Yes.

The moment the words fell, all the strange things erupted. The first thing was that Rhodes' body twitched slightly, his fingertips trembled, and his eyelids twitched.

This means that Rhodes' soul has returned to his body.

At the same time, he opened his eyes, his sense of touch returned to normal, and he could clearly feel that his hand was still touching the pupa.

"It's back to normal."

Rhodes gazed at the pupa, his breath calm.

At this moment, the encased pupa began to wriggle wildly, making a loud thumping sound like a beating heart.

The moment Rhodes' spirit returned also signified the completion of Charlotte's reconstruction.

The aura of a deity began to spread, and even though it only appeared to be the aura of someone who had been promoted six times, it was still not to be underestimated.

But strangely, the moment Rhodes pulled his hand back, he clearly felt that he was holding a strange spherical object.

His expression froze when he looked at his hand with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

A jet-black sphere —

The four characters "【Demon God's Resentment】" instantly appeared in my mind.

Indeed, this appears to be the remnant of resentment left after being stripped and pulverized from the deep-sea deity.

This seems to be a natural byproduct of Rhodes's use of his spirit to melt the behemoth.

Similar to a Poké Ball.

"Interesting. Now I can really try to fuse with the Fallen Demon God Seed—if I have this remnant."

This is true.

Mirador once said that as long as the pollution comes from the outside, it can be resisted and refined by the spirit.

The contamination in his hand was clearly extremely weak, easily annihilated.

In other words, Rhodes could safely try to eat this thing, feel the reactions of the other divine seeds in his body, and then try to fuse with the [Demon God Seed].

An unexpected gain.

but-

In that instant, Rhodes was also grabbed by the collar by Lilith, and he took several steps back, clutching his waist, to avoid the aftershocks of the Deep Sea God's impact.

As Rhodes smelled the familiar scent of the young girl, much of the turmoil in his heart subsided.

"Rhodes, welcome back," Lilith said softly.

"It's a success," Rod responded gently.

"Hmm." Lilith's reply was still simple. "What about now—?"

"Let's retreat. Carmen will get into trouble with Charlotte. Let's get out of here while she's back to normal."

Rhodes watched the pupa's frenzied eruption, and he could clearly sense that if they continued to stay there, they would be overwhelmed by the power of the hatching.

Charlotte's aura grew stronger and stronger, becoming as scorching as the sun.

The deep-sea murmurs, accompanied by a whale-like growl, are tearing at the souls of Rhodes and his companions—

"Okay." Lilith nodded.

"Are you leaving, darling?" Cecilia gazed at the enormous pupa and picked up her other body.

Undeniably, the sense of dissonance created by the simultaneous appearance of two Cecilia bodies before Rhodes' eyes was quite intense.

"Yes, act quickly. Once Carmen starts to distort, it'll be a spatial strangulation."

"Hmm." Cecilia reached out a hand and grabbed Rhodes' right hand, as if she wanted to pull him over.

"Let go," Lilith said quickly and coldly, stopping Cecilia.

She wouldn't dare say anything about characters like Felicity and Natalie, but Cecilia, a villain even worse than her, is a different story.

The most crucial point is that Cecilia has been provoking her again, how could she possibly tolerate it?

"What if I don't let go?" Cecilia's eyes were also terrifyingly cold.

At least Rhodes could clearly sense that something was wrong with the two of them.

What were they talking about outside when he went in?

Damn, he now felt that these two girls beside him were the real danger compared to Charlotte.

Rod immediately shouted, "Alright, let's get out of here first, don't stay in danger."

"————Oh." Cecilia released her hand first.

She was just testing the waters and playing around; she wouldn't actually be so willful as to do something bad at a time like this.

After all, reclaiming her other body was also quite important to her.

The moment she released her grip, Lilith's eyes merely glanced at Cecilia.

Without lingering, Lilith instantly carried Rhodes and sped away, directly breaking out of the [Forgotten Space].

As Rhodes and his companions disappeared from this space, the mutation of the [Chrysalis] reached its maximum expansion, with countless storms surging forth from its core.

At the same time, the girl in the center of the pupa opened her eyes.

God's gaze returns to the human world.