A Core Ship From The Start

Chapter 2647: Chapter 1782: This Hero Is Too Indifferent

The War Emperor is a majestic elder, and when Duanmu Huai and Lisetta saw him, he was sitting on the throne, exuding the unique dignity of the royal family. Upon seeing Duanmu Huai, his face also showed a hint of surprise, but he quickly regained his composure.

Of course, Lisetta noticed this scene and couldn’t help but marvel that it was indeed the War Emperor. Even in front of Duanmu Huai, he could calm his mind so quickly, truly extraordinary.

However, at this moment, Duanmu Huai spoke.

"Are you the War Emperor?"

"Eh?"

Hearing Duanmu Huai’s blunt question, everyone, including Lisetta, was shocked and looked at him in surprise. After all, this was the Royal Palace, and they were facing the King of a country. By all accounts, Duanmu Huai should have greeted him properly, but to dive straight in like this... what was he thinking?

However, Duanmu Huai seemed completely unfazed by the eyes around him.

"I heard you defeated one of the Four Heavenly Kings?"

"That is indeed the case."

The War Emperor nodded, showing no signs of losing his composure due to Duanmu Huai’s rudeness.

"It led an army to besiege the city, and to protect the citizens, I had to step forward and slay it."

"Oh."

Duanmu Huai nodded and then fell silent, saying nothing more. For a moment, the air in the hall was somewhat awkward, and Lisetta hurriedly spoke up.

"However, Your Majesty is truly brave. The Four Heavenly Kings are not easy to deal with, and yet you managed to defeat one of them. That’s truly impressive!"

"Hahaha."

Upon hearing Lisetta’s praise, the War Emperor laughed heartily.

"To receive praise from Lady Goddess, it means my battle was not in vain... with that, I am satisfied."

Saying this, the War Emperor stood up from the throne.

"So, Lady Goddess, what do you plan to do next?"

Lisetta glanced at Duanmu Huai, who remained silent, and decided to answer in his stead.

"Since one of the Four Heavenly Kings has been defeated, our next target is naturally the Demon King."

"Is that so, I thought so."

The War Emperor nodded.

"If that’s the case, I wish both of you good fortune in battle, but before that, I have a small request."

"A request?"

"Yes, I have always worshiped Lady Goddess and built a magnificent Grand Cathedral in your honor. It is my proud creation. If you are willing, could you visit it before you leave?"

"This..."

Hearing this, Lisetta was instantly overjoyed. Her own cathedral! Although she was indeed a goddess, on the journey, she was often ordered around by Duanmu Huai, making her question whether she was still a goddess. Just in time, taking him to see her temple might give him a new impression of her!

Thinking of this, Lisetta quietly glanced at Duanmu Huai. Seeing that he didn’t respond, she nodded.

"Of course."

"Please follow me."

Under the War Emperor’s guidance, the two left the Royal Palace and came to a magnificent Grand Cathedral within the Empire City. There were not many people inside, perhaps due to the King’s arrival, and idle individuals were cleared out, leaving only the War Emperor, Duanmu Huai, and Lisetta standing in the vast Grand Cathedral, gazing at the tall Divine Statue with wings before them.

"Oh my, this Grand Cathedral is truly outstanding."

Seeing the magnificent scene before her, Lisetta couldn’t help but exclaim, and the War Emperor also smiled.

"Thank you for your praise. In fact, decades ago, upon hearing the legend that the Goddess would appear before those who save the world, I was filled with admiration, so I built this cathedral. It’s just... that great mission didn’t fall upon me..."

Saying this, a trace of loneliness appeared on the War Emperor’s serious face.

"I never thought I would live to see the day when I could invite the true Goddess here. I, Volks Rozgar, am deeply grateful."

"Thank you, Volks."

At this moment, Lisetta also expressed her gratitude, while casting a triumphant glance at Duanmu Huai. The latter stood not far away, looking up at the statue, silent.

Could it be that he’s sulking because the last of the Four Heavenly Kings wasn’t defeated by him, so he’s unwilling?

Unexpectedly, this Hero, although looking fierce, has a childish side in his heart.

"By the way, Lady Goddess."

At this moment, the War Emperor’s voice rang out again.

"Do you know... why deities do not die, living through eternal time?"

"This..."

Facing this perplexing question, Lisetta was somewhat taken aback. After all, she was a newly-born deity and didn’t know the mystery. But the War Emperor didn’t seem to need her to answer and continued speaking to himself.

"Actually, I’ve lived long enough to have heard some legends. Consider it as me telling a story... Currently, you are in this world in human form, and within you exists what is called a Star Soul, a false soul. As for your original soul—the Holy Soul, it is preserved in a time-stopped room within the Divine Realm. Therefore, even if you were to die in this world, only the Star Soul would shatter. As long as the Holy Soul remains, you will not die and can live forever..."

Is that possible? I didn’t know!

Hearing the War Emperor’s narration, Lisetta was somewhat shocked. She knew such a room existed in the Divine Realm, but it was guarded by the Chief of the Gods, and she had no right to approach it.

Thinking back now, if that room served this purpose, it’s no wonder it was heavily guarded.

"And so it is with the heroes summoned from another world; the true soul of the summoned hero remains in his original world, so even if he dies, he merely returns to that world."

"I see......"

Lisetta felt a bit uneasy; she looked at Duanmu Huai again, who seemed oblivious to these matters, only gazing up at the statue---is this statue really so captivating?

On that note, the War Emperor is just an ordinary old man from one of the many worlds within the Human World. How does he know secrets that most deities are unaware of?

"Let me tell you another story; actually, among the many worlds, there’s a magic device known as the Chain Soul Destruction Array. As long as you use it to crush the Star Soul, it will cause a chain reaction, destroying the original soul. It’s a terrifying magic device."

"Ah, hmm...... there’s such a magic device as this......"

"Moreover, I’ve heard that the reason the Demon King has been staying inactive in the Demon King Palace is because the Chain Soul Destruction Array has been activated within it. If the hero and goddess die there, they can’t be resurrected again."

"Th-this is just a rumor!"

Lisetta’s heart was beating more and more intensely.

"How could such a magic device exist in this world?"

"It’s hard to say."

The War Emperor chuckled softly, then slowly walked over to Lisetta’s side.

"The Demon King tortured thousands of clergy members, brutally taking their lives, thereby gaining strength and completing the Chain Soul Destruction Array. Not only that, but he even used this principle to create a terrifying weapon......that is capable of triggering the Chain Soul Destruction Array, and it can kill even the goddess and hero......the Godslayer Sword!"

Before his voice fell, the War Emperor raised his right hand, and dark sword light suddenly erupted from the sheath at his side, stabbing towards Lisetta!

"———————!"

Watching the sharp blade thrust towards her, Lisetta felt her blood freeze; she couldn’t fathom why the War Emperor, who just expressed reverence for her, would suddenly attack her. Neither could she understand why the War Emperor held a weapon created by the Demon King. But it was too late, for the black longsword in the War Emperor’s hand was already stabbing towards Lisetta’s chest, then suddenly retracted, shielding her chest.

"Clang!!"

At the same time, a War Hammer ricocheted past Lisetta, carrying the sound of wind and smashed heavily into the War Emperor’s chest!

"Oof!"

With a cry of agony, the War Emperor was struck back, landing heavily on the ground.

But when he stood up again, his decrepit appearance vanished, replaced by the figure of an imposing middle-aged man.

"It really is expected of a hero; fortunately, the Demon King had already given me the Demon God Spirit Pearl, which can transform humans into demon beasts, and the side effect is the body becomes younger.... but for me, it’s just fitting!"

"Wh-why?"

Looking at the spirited War Emperor before her, Lisetta couldn’t understand.

"You can’t comprehend it, eternal goddess."

The War Emperor stared at Lisetta.

"Aging is a painful affair; the once steel-like body, the clear mind, all become feeble, slow. In fact, long before this, I had already gone to the Demon King Palace, wanting to prove my strength. Prove that even without the goddess’s guardian, I could save the world and become a hero!"

"............"

"But I failed; faced with the Demon King’s overwhelming power, I had no room for resistance. The Demon King saw through everything about me, including the deepest desires within me, so he handed me the Godslayer Sword. And here, I will kill you and the hero!"

"Absurd logic."

Just as Lisetta was shocked by the War Emperor’s words, Duanmu Huai coldly uttered.

"I can’t comprehend your absurd logic at all."

"Wha-what did you say?!"

"I called you an idiot, a heretic."

Duanmu Huai extended his hand, pointing at the War Emperor.

"According to your reasoning, you think you can kill us now, right."

"Exactly, that’s it!"

"I can defeat the Demon King."

Duanmu Huai pointed at himself.

"And you want to kill me, who can defeat the Demon King? If you had that ability, why not go kill the Demon King yourself? If you can’t even beat the Demon King, then where do you get the confidence to think you can handle me, who can defeat the Demon King?"

"............"

For a moment, the whole cathedral was plunged into an eerie silence. Lisetta blinked, having to admit... this logic really is quite logical.

"Shut up; you can’t comprehend the might of the Demon King!"

However, the War Emperor clearly became flustered.

"You brat, thinking yourself powerful; before the Demon King, you’re nothing! Humans utterly can’t win against demons......"

"Enough!"

Duanmu Huai shouted furiously, interrupting the War Emperor’s speech.

"I’ve heard enough of your filthy words; you’re just a coward who betrayed humanity, a foolish heretic! As a Judge, there’s only one thing for me to do!"

Duanmu Huai glared at the War Emperor, stepping forward.

"Prepare to die; your soul will howl in the Tribunal’s wrath until it disintegrates!"