Helene's Apology..

Three days passed in a blink. Everyone in the Ethereal Phonic Sect seemed to have forgotten Hiro's imprisonment. With Deus not mentioning anything about him, the others didn't dare think about him either.

It wouldn't be excessive even if Hiro was locked in the Prison and aged to death — who asked him to offend an existence beyond his capabilities?

Deus, on the other hand, was riveted by joy.

Over the last three days, Old Ming gave him a daily report of everything that happened in the prison. Deus had almost completely figured out the matter about Hiro and his so-called Powerful Grandpa.

The people might be different, but the plot and the cliche weren't.

All of Hiro's current achievements weren't just due to his game-breaking Fortune; he had definitely relied on this mysterious backer for his attainments a lot of the time. Without this portable Grandpa, Hiro wouldn't amount to anything more than a fart.

Deus had thought of taking a shot at snatching the pendant from Hiro, but he was worried about the possible ramifications. The probability of that Grandpa risking annihilation of his remnant soul to help Hiro escape was not low.

That worry wasn't unfounded if one took into account Hiro's overpowered Fortune — there was almost no way for him to succeed. Who knows? He and Old Ming might even be the ones ending up dead.

'How about I do something like instigating discord between these master and disciple?'

'But won't that be too evil even for a villain like me?'

'No! No! No! I am doing it all for Choas Points and honest cultivation!'

Deus soon decided his next move, and convinced himself with self-righteous words; he was moved by his own wit.

Right at this time, one of guards outside his quarters deferentially reported, "My Lord, Her Highness, the Sect Maiden, is requesting an audience!"

His words brought Deus back to his senses. The smile on his face disappeared, restoring his indifference, and he commanded in a low voice, "Let her in."

Whether he wanted it or not, Deus had to see through his villainous identity and act to the end.

He had ignored Helene for three days, and now, it was finally time to meet her. Deus had read through uncountable online novels in his previous life, so it wasn't hard for him to figure out a method to deal with a prodigious and prideful heroine like Helene.

What's more? He knew her weakness, so it was even easier to subdue her.

First, he would test her patience and wear down her temper. After all, he wasn't one of those horny mutts who couldn't hold themselves from wishing to mount a bitch where they saw it, even if it meant ingratiating themselves.

And weren't there those words that went like this: 'In order to capture, one must let loose first.'

Give a little light when they have reached the verge of despair in darkness.

One must know that the Ethereal Phonic Sect Leader had been full of gloom over the last three days; She couldn't help but sigh and groan again and again.

As for the reason? Her daughter had somehow offended The Young Lord!

Ethereal Phonic Sect Leader obviously didn't have the guts to ask Deus why he was unhappy. Helene, on the other hand, was a filial daughter who naturally didn't want to watch her mother bear such a heavy burden. That was one of her weaknesses, and Deus had seen through it.

"Helene greets Young Lord!"

A charming voice fell into Deus's ears, followed by a burst of a pleasant scent.

Helene appeared a little apprehensive as she slowly walked inside the room. She couldn't pretend to be calm the way she did a few days ago.

As a heroine meant to stand side-by-side with a Favored Son of Heaven, it was indeed hard to find any flaw in Helene's unblemished appearance.

She had delicate and exquisitely carved features. Her eyes rippled like spring water in autumn, and her willow-like eyebrows appeared to be drawn by the hands of a divine artist.

Her supple black hair and delightful, lily-white visage appeared ethereal as they radiated a fascinating charm. She wore an alluring, green dress that fluttered with her every gesture, and made her look like a fairy untouched by the dust of the corrupted world around her.

Her tranquil, holy temperament couldn't be put into words. She was like an immortal maiden who accidentally fell into the mortal world from the highest Heaven.

But today, some worry could be seen adorning her lovely face.

After all, she had requested an audience with Deus multiple times over the last three days, and only now did he deign to let her in front of him. His indifference made it really hard for her to guess Deus's true intentions.

The men she met in the past were similar to Hiro, who admired her from the bottom of their hearts. They treated her like a Goddess, and made sure to only watch her from afar, never daring to get close to her.

It was the first time she had met someone like Deus who ignored her existence. His lack of interest worried Helene, and she feared that she might end up ramming into an immovable wall even if she could meet him.

Still, her heart couldn't waver.

She had thought over her situation the last three days. By now, she had figured out a method to restore the status quo, or at least, to have him let them off.

"I wonder what matter Sect Maiden Helene might want to discuss with me?"

Deus opened his eyes and asked with a low voice. The look in his eyes was deep and unconcerned, as if a God overlooking everything underneath him. He naturally knew what Helene wanted, but there was no way he would say it out first.

He had to let Helene say it herself; one couldn't be gentle with their prey, after all!

After his analysis, Deus concluded that Helene's status as the heroine was the source of the great Fortune around her. And that realization made him wonder: 'What happens if the heroine "willingly" surrenders to the villain?'

Deus couldn't help but feel his curiosity soar as that question popped up in his mind.

And different from Hiro, Helene was someone whose weakness was completely grasped by him, so it was much easier to win her over.

"Helene came here to apologize to Young Lord for what happened three days ago!"

Helene looked at Deus and spoke with great resolve. She had wanted to do this since day one, but Deus hadn't given her a single chance.

"Oh? Why would Sect Maiden Helene need to apologize to me?"

Without a change in his expression, Deus responded to her with a question of his own.

"The incident with Hiro happened because of me, but I didn't explain myself to Young Lord. It was all Helene's fault…"

It had to be said that Helene was a clever woman who knew what words to say where. Since hiding the truth from Deus wasn't possible, the best option was to be straightforward and explain the truth with her own mouth.

She explained to Deus how she got acquainted with Hiro, how Hiro never concealed his admiration for her, and whatever other whatnot.

She had no choice but to confess everything before Deus to show her sincerity.

'This woman is somewhat interesting.'

Deus couldn't help but show some interest in her.