Chapter 965 (1/2)

After parting ways with Sonia, Rhode didn’t return to his territory immediately. Instead, he went to look for Lydia and explained the situation he and Alice predicted. The confident and chic Lydia didn’t seem affected as she displayed a gentle smile, bowing respectfully to him.

“I’m really thankful for the information you provided me, Your Majesty Rhode. It seems like seeking your assistance is the right choice. I can’t be more grateful to receive such a detailed answer from you.”

“Don’t you have any opinions, Your Royal Highness Lydia?”

Rhode twitched his brows curiously. He wasn’t too surprised because even though Lydia persisted in her own ways, the fact that she was devoted to the Creator Dragon Souls never changed. Therefore, Rhode had already guessed that Lydia wouldn’t treat Lilian differently based on the fact that she might be involved with Chaos. But what he didn’t expect was that Lydia wasn’t hesitant at all. Back then when he heard this news, he pondered for a few minutes. But now, Lydia was behaving as though she knew about this the whole time.

“I don’t have any opinions, Your Majesty Rhode.”

Lydia said with a warm smile and shook her head. She strolled to the window and watched the beautiful view with narrowed eyes. After a few moments, she continued.

“The land will forever be the land while the sky will forever be the sky. Maintaining balance in the mind is the most important. Her Majesty Lilian isn’t at fault, so it isn’t a behavior worthy of praise to hurt and isolate a fragile sprout based on guesses. The atrocity of Chaos isn’t the responsibility of Her Majesty Lilian. In that case, why must I be bothered? The only thing that I can understand now is what my two rigid companions are thinking about. Although I’ve indeed deduced this situation through their actions…”

Lydia shook her head. Then, she turned around and displayed a teasing smile.

“Your Majesty Rhode, greed is a taboo. I’ve heard that the moon princess is a guest at your place now. Am I right?”

“If it were possible, I would rather not have that guest around.”

Rhode answered within a split second. In fact, this was his genuine opinion. On the other hand, Lydia giggled and curled her lips in displeasure. “That wasn’t nice, Your Majesty Rhode. Erin is a good person. As her close friend, I can’t possibly turn a blind eye to this.”

Rhode rolled his eyes instantly. Do you even know what you’re talking about, Madam Archangel? As one of the three archangels, aren’t you afraid of being suspected as having illicit relations with a foreign country for calling their princess your close friend? Forget it. Judging from her personality, perhaps she wasn’t even concerned about it.

“By the way, even though this isn’t for revenge…”

As Rhode cursed in his head, Lydia spoke, as though to make things difficult for him.

“How has Lize been doing, Your Majesty Rhode? As her elder sister, I’m really concerned about her happiness. Please pardon my rudeness, but I’m wondering what plans you have for her. For instance, her identity, position, et cetera…”

“…”

Rhode realized that this archangel with the vibrant smile was the most deceptive one.

***

Nakvard strolled in the dark passage as his elegant, luxurious noble attire accentuated his tall stature. Also, his neatly combed hair spoke much about his personality. He held the cane carved from jade, walking on the sloping stone path as though patrolling his territory. This place wasn’t clean at all and there were even stolons emerging from the slate covered with dirt and filth. Nakvard continued to stroll to the end of the passage. However, there was no secret room or mechanism. Instead, it was only a dead end.

Suddenly, a dim radiance shone from above, but it didn’t eradicate the pitch-black darkness. On the contrary, it caused a chemical reaction like a solvent which turned darkness into a disgusting, turbid matter where several indistinct human figures appeared within.