The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1664 469: The Holy Daughter's "Last Words" (Part 3)

This time, she didn't let the choice up to the sage, nor did she wait for Colin's answer, she just continued speaking as if talking to herself.

"Before, I had never seen the Chosen One. I always thought they were just a group of people with more strength, until I met her. I started to believe... some people might really be favored by God."

"Her moon would always cast its gentle light upon her right when she needed it the most. Yet, some children must walk a long, long road in boundless snow, walk for a very long time... Even so, they might gain nothing in the end."

"One day, moonlight finally fell upon her as she ran desperately, but perhaps it wasn't actually intended for her, merely passing by her side."

Her voice seemed to be telling a Minstrel's tale or perhaps pouring out her emotions, carefully hiding her grievances beneath a facade of a light-hearted smile.

She didn't want the God who was watching her at this moment to interpret her words as jealousy, even though her sentiments were indeed not as simple as they appeared.

She was very aware that her soul was as humble as a firefly, and reaching this day was already an extraordinary luck, absolutely lacking the qualifications to wish for more.

But Carian still wanted to speak.

On one hand, not speaking made her feel suffocated, while on the other hand... she worried if she didn't speak now, there might be no chance later.

She ultimately wasn't Erin, lacking the luck and strength of a Chosen One. Perhaps having come this far, she had already exhausted her luck.

Chaos was merely the shadow beneath the candlestick, while the Church Court was that vast blazing sun.

Though she lightly uttered the words, "I am willing to oppose the Church Court for you," she was well aware that she might not live very long.

Yet it mattered little; life and death was something she viewed with great openness.

After all, her life was originally salvaged.

Her words seemed rambling and disjointed, never mentioning that woman's name throughout, but Luo Yan instantly understood who she was speaking of.

In truth, what she said wasn't incorrect.

The alias "Colin" was tailored for the Campbell Duchy. Erin was merely a character on the stage.

By contrast, the story of Holy Maiden Carian was indeed something he fabricated, but it wasn't as if the made-up story couldn't compare to a carefully crafted script.

After all—

Everyone was a pawn of the Demon King, and the Demon King had another game unfolding in distant Hell. How long would this go on if compared all the way?

Luo Yan thought about this, but clearly couldn't offer such consolation, so he pondered how to answer her gently.

Sarah wore a contemplative expression, unexpectedly glancing at Carian twice.

She had always disliked all humans except the Demon King, Carian included, yet today she saw her in a new light.

This fellow...

Could well be a loyal follower.

"I'm sorry to let you hear my complaints irrelevant to your grand ambition. You might find me too greedy, petty, but in truth... I just want to tell you, I know I am not a special existence, my existence is merely accidental."

"Nevertheless, please don't doubt my devotion. I will continue to follow your steps because you are the only one willing to listen to my voice and reach out to me, at least... even if it's accidental moonlight, it once illuminated me."

"I've said everything."

Carian smiled sheepishly, quickly collecting the traces of self-pitying regret on her face, transforming once more into unwavering tenderness.

Even if what she faced next was the Judicial Court enough to scare the Earl to his wit's end, she wouldn't feel a shred of fear.

"...Don't speak as if you're delivering a final testament. Though I am a mage, I also have my own limits. I never let my people do things certain to lead to death and call it a necessary sacrifice. Including the tasks I assigned you, all of my plans undergo risk assessments. You may doubt my character, but believe that I am professional in this regard."

That was close!

Almost let this woman trick him into revealing his last alias!

Yet thinking about it, even if Carian knew, she wouldn't be too surprised, merely delighted to learn yet another secret of the Divine Son.

Luo Yan suddenly felt somewhat guilty, sensing his retribution was imminent, yet thinking if it comes, let it be, for he's beyond concern owing so many debts.

Looking at that face flushed red by some word, he left a few brief words of advice before departing.

"Moreover, there's one thing I need to correct you on."

"You are a very intelligent person, guessed many unsaid meanings from our conversation, you should feel proud rather than inferior."

"And, you are not a deity; how do you know you aren't a Chosen One, or not favored by some unknown God?"

...

Undoubtedly, "Holy Maiden Carian" was blessed by the Divine.

Especially after seeing the Angel descending from the sky, every soldier of the Salvation Army firmly believed this without doubt.

This included many citizens of Twilight City.

Yet when people carried their bags, with high ambitions seeking to join her ranks, she said to them a puzzling statement—

"Poor children, I am willing to respond to your prayers, send down miracles to dispel the tangible evils. But when you wield swords in my name against each other, who am I supposed to stand with?"