My Goddess is Good at Pretending

Chapter 441: Old Acquaintance’s Predestined Encounter

Elysia returned the pearl core fragment to He-Dao, but he didn’t need it. Thus, she gifted it to Dylan because she knew Dylan could utilize it for better use, considering the Devil Race was the most advanced race in Vrelenia, rivaling the Dwarf Race.

"Are you going to-" Dylan was just about to ask about his daughter’s future plans. He wished her to stay in his new palace for a few days, but Sylvia had already boarded the skywater jet and sped away with Elysia and the others.

"We will visit the Human Continent’s holy capital city. See you later!" Sylvia waved her hand.

Ai then cast a void manipulation to accelerate the entire group’s speed through the void.

Elysia also raised her hand in farewell before her group vanished into the void with a poof, leaving Dylan and the Extermination Squad behind.

"Sigh, really... When your daughter has matured and married, you can’t get her to stay even if you want to." Dylan shook his head with a sigh.

He suddenly noticed something crucial from his own words and grasped his head upon realization. "Is it the right thing to entrust my daughter to Elysia? Is it all my fault for being too strict and overprotective in the past? Our family’s time of more than five hundred years was defeated by just five years with Elysia?"

Regardless of anything, Sylvia was happy in Elysia’s care, or Elysia managed to tame that misbehaving little demoness. As for now, he had to focus on his people, land, and new family. He could leave that mischievous troublemaker for later.

More importantly, he had to train his son properly to become the future mighty Devil Emperor. Since he had a wife by his side now, his son would receive the proper care and education.

"..." Dylan sighed again and went to the collapsed palace, visiting the graves of his late wife and daughter.

Because his daughter was still alive, he removed Sylvia’s grave.

The grand tomb was untouched by any contamination. The flowers were still fresh and new, indicating that Sylvia visited this place a few hours ago. The aura of purification was also still strong, possibly Elysia’s doing.

Even though it was called a tomb, nothing was actually buried beneath the ground. The demonic dragon Aquillia Eudoxia perished into dust upon her self-detonation to open the escape path to save her wife and baby daughter from the enemy siege.

It was Dylan’s greatest regret. He couldn’t save his wife.

He knelt before the grave and prayed for his late wife. The tragedy more than five hundred years ago still left wounds that could not be healed, but he would live with it.

"Our daughter is still alive. She is still as naughty as ever, and almost made my heart stop beating. Today, we’ve reclaimed the city. We’ll rebuild the city again. I’ve resolved my heart knot, and will face a future without regret and guilt." Dylan rubbed the gravestone with a profound expression.

After a few minutes of silent prayer, he stood up and turned around as there were still many things he needed to do.

*Swoosh*

The wind blew gently, gently brushing Dylan’s silver hair. A dark orchid flower with a purplish blue hue flew out of nowhere and landed on Dylan’s head.

He picked it up and turned around by reflex. It was probably just a fleeting illusion or perhaps a spirit manifestation, but he could see his late wife smiling at him before flying into the sky.

Dylan also smiled as if some of the burden on his soul and heart had been lifted. He looked at the sky for a few minutes before walking away.

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Several thousand miles to the northwest, Elysia arrived at the Human Continent’s Holy Central Region, the Aeddoterra Kingdom’s capital city.

The surrounding areas were still relatively beautiful in nature. Only some minor visible damages from the past wars.

Since the endless wars with the Devil Race stopped five years ago, the Aeddoterra Kingdom was relatively untouched by any damage, including the domination of the Polluted Sea God’s minions.

The situation in the eastern region of the Human Continent might be much different and relatively chaotic because it was directly facing a sea of problems, but that was a matter for later.

’Fufu~ Ely, do you want to see what your elemental ranger knights have become after five years have passed? They should have made a name for themselves.’ Elena couldn’t help but chuckle when remembering their investments in the past.

’Ella, Eve, and Ariel are currently at the Emperor’s palace. Should we join them or visit our friend Rosa first? She should still reside in the capital city, right?’ Elysia looked around the city.

’Hehe, what about the magic academy? It still stands majestically there. Rosa, that business girl who started an apparel business. She sponsored the army’s battle armor five years ago. If I had to guess, she should have gotten the title from Emperor Arthur. Wait, I hope she no longer uses your photos as her fashion model. You are the Goddess worshiped by many!’ Elena struggled with her thoughts while observing the settlements around the downtown area.

"I’ve notified Eve of our arrival. She and Ella will be waiting for us in the palace." Sylvia looked back to inform Elysia.

"No. We won’t visit the palace. I wish to visit Rosa and maybe the magic academy." Elysia tapped Sylvia’s shoulder.

There was no urgency. The Mitchell Royal Family and Celestine Holy Family were still safe and sound. Evelyn, Ella, and Ariel should feel relieved by now. Since Ella and Evelyn had visited the palace, they had no business with Emperor Arthur.

"As your wish, ma’am! We’re landing now." Sylvia beckoned to the others to follow her lead to land in an empty land near the magic academy.

’Ely, can you please accompany me to meet my family at Ariatha Kingdom later? I already informed my family through the Knight Association, but I feel a bit nervous.’ Evelyn stated her request in private telepathy anxiously.

’Sure. We shall visit your hometown tomorrow. We will visit Rosa right now. Do you want to join us?’

’Can we visit Ella’s family at the Holy Catedral. Ely, did you know... Ella got a lil baby bro!’

’Ah, it’s just like Sylvi. Sylvi’s lil bro is being trained as the future Devil Emperor by Devil Emperor Dylan and Empress Sophia.’

’Is that true?! Hum, we’ll join you soon. Wait for us. We will visit those places together~ Ah, do you remember that our Lavely Pizza has spread throughout the world?’

’Hehe, that is thanks to Ella’s grandfather. He continued the business in our absence.’

Elysia chatted briefly with Evelyn, and they made an appointment to meet near the magic academy.

Ai revoked her void blanket and revealed the entire group to everyone. The skywater jets landed smoothly, attracting the attention of pedestrians who happened to pass by.

"Not good." Ai hopped down into Elysia’s shadow right away.

"Alright. But, you have to stay by my side when we visit the Reinhard Family in the Cuttexus Kingdom later." Elysia crouched down and stroked Ai’s head.

"Okay." Ai nodded in understanding.

"..." Zera stood by Elysia’s side, waiting for her turn to enter the shadow space.

Elysia granted the permission and Zera also entered her shadow. Ai and Zera held something in common. They felt more comfortable staying in the dark side known as her shadow.

"This city is so peaceful, untouched by Polluted Sea God’s minions." He-Dao looked around, but he could sense nothing but pure peaceful civilization.

It was as if this city was in a different part of the world.

*Swoosh!*

The wind was blowing strong. Several giant winged golems flew over the city, heading towards the military base near the city center.

"Golem Guardians!" Sylvia looked up. It was still vivid in her mind... humanity’s gigantic tough golems in the decisive war five years ago!

"They can fly just fine now. I think our proposal and invention of space resources, known as stardust has changed a lot of things for the better. The dwarves work well in cooperation with other races. I remember the day we needed an energy core as the only resource for all magical devices. Anyway, should we pay our acquaintances a visit now?" Elysia felt happy about the good changes in the world.

"Hmm?" Elysia looked down and found an adorable little fan-tailed snow fox climbing up her leg. She forgot for a second this fox was actually Yuuki, her lovely nine-tailed celestial snow fox.

Yuuki transformed into her beast form unnoticed by anyone a few seconds ago. Since they received leisure time and the other fluffy friends were away, then she could claim her master all for herself.

"Hmm~ Do you want to cuddle in my arms or lie over my shoulders?" Elysia picked Yuuki up and rubbed her cheek against Yuuki’s.

"This is good." Yuuki considered several things and chose her master’s shoulders. She looked like a fox fur skin shawl, but it was the real fox.

Yuuki licked her master’s cheek before lying comfortably there. Elysia just giggled softly and gave Yuuki a head pat.

"Phew..." Erina breathed a sigh of relief. The void travel experience made her heart beat fast, and it was truly an eye-opener in an adrenaline rush aspect. "I need to prepare myself in case I get a team with void and space user abilities."

Mio took out a storage pouch and put the skywater jets into it one by one carefully.

After that, Elysia invited everyone to walk to the shopping district in a strategic place near the magic academy.

Starlight Corporation, a store that was originally built by Rosa only for women’s dresses, but now the renowned fancy corporation that provided various kinds of things.

*Bam*

An adventure girl accidentally bumped into Sylvia, and her shopping items fell scattered on the ground. She and her friends glared at Sylvia with annoyance.

"Eh? Are you Serena?" Elysia called out as she recognized this adventure girl.