As expected, Shane escaped.
Expressing in front of three little girls who looked like they hadn't come of age yet about what it felt like to touch them - even Shane couldn't manage such a feat.
Especially since these three were troublemakers; Shane always felt that if he made any inappropriate remark, it wouldn't take long before his comments would be known worldwide in a way that even jumping into the Yellow River couldn't cleanse.
By then, he'd be socially dead.
Thus, Shane fled without hesitation, leaving the three little girls yelling and shouting behind him.
If it weren't for fearing they couldn't find him and would stir up more trouble, Shane would really have liked to disappear in an Instant Movement.
In the end, he took these three troublemakers back to the room he stayed in when he previously arrived at the Supreme Castle.
Naturally and seamlessly, the three bimbo goddesses also moved into this room.
"We... we have a mission..."
"That's right, we have to keep an eye on you."
"This is an important task from the Nuadra Goddess!"
The three goddesses chirped noisily in this way.
Shane had to admit, he had never hated Nuadra as much as at this moment.
What kind of grudge or grievance makes you send these extraordinary ones to torment me?
"I hate you, Nuadra."
In a corner of the Divine World, Nuadra inexplicably sneezed a tiny sneeze.
"Why do I feel like someone is calling my name?"
Nuadra covered her face as if trying to mask the sound of the sneeze, though her large eyes were full of confusion. The source of thɪs content is 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝕟𝕖𝕥
At this moment, a voice sounded in front of Nuadra.
"Is something the matter, Lady Nuadra?"
This was a sweet and melodious voice, sounding exceptionally clear and bright, bringing a sense of comfort as if a fall breeze blew through.
The voice came from a young girl.
She was draped in a mage's robe, with long green hair that resembled willows; her appearance was delicate and cute, with a pair of long ears, she was a pure and beautiful Elf girl.
At this moment, this Elf girl was sitting cross-legged on the ground, seemingly channeling Magic Power as if in practice.
If someone with keen senses were here, they'd definitely perceive that the Magic Power the Elf girl was channeling seemed subtle, yet it was incredibly solid, massive and extraordinary.
Even more extraordinary was that in her surroundings, Magic Power was constantly flowing subtly toward her, infusing into her body.
Thanks to this, the Magic Power within the Elf girl was ever-increasing.
Such a capability is truly frightening.
Nuadra watched this extraordinarily unique Elf girl, her eyes filled with gentle affection.
"Your control over power is becoming more adept, Merica."
Nuadra had been encouraging her practice all along and had witnessed her growth from an insignificant little elf to her current state within about a month, so she praised her without reservation.
The Elf girl—Merica was also quite pleased.
"This is all thanks to Lady Nuadra's help. If it weren't for Lady Nuadra allowing me into the Inner Sanctum, I wouldn't have been able to master such immense power so easily."
Merica expressed her gratitude toward Nuadra.
But Nuadra shook her head.
"The Inner Sanctum is a treasure bestowed by the Mother Goddess for the Human Race, meant to aid humans in nurturing talents and heroes. As long as one has enough capability, entering the Inner Sanctum should be an easy feat, and even without my arrangements, you'd eventually enter."
Nuadra explained this way.
"Moreover, everyone gains different insights upon entering the Inner Sanctum. Your success in controlling your surging power and awakening a Unique Skill this time proves your inherent talent isn't low."
In that case, assisting such a talent is indeed what the Divine Race should do in guiding the Human Race.
And if this person is one's own, a member of the Elf Clan, even more reason to help her.
"So, there's no need to thank me. In fact, I should be thanking you for giving me such a great Blessing." Nuadra chuckled lightly: "If you must thank someone, then it should be That Person instead."
There's no need for Nuadra to say; Merica understood.
If it weren't for him, she would not have enjoyed such an incredible fortune, reaching this state.
During her time in the Divine World, Merica was constantly thinking of him, seeing him numerous times even in her dreams, which shows the depth of her longing.
Of course, Merica, while in the Divine World, was fully updated on his status thanks to Nuadra's blessing.
"Is he doing well now?"
Merica couldn't help but ask this question.
"Don't worry." Nuadra said reassuringly, "Even though his identity as the Hero has been exposed, thanks to Moon Demon Sela's timely intervention, the chaos among the Three Clans has gradually subsided, and the Demon Clan is no longer reacting as intensely as before. Apart from a few troublemakers stirring up issues, everything is relatively calm for now in the Divine World, Human Realm, and Demon Realm."
That's what she said, but the Hero is currently in the Demon Realm and even engaged to a Dragon Demon, which has indeed caused quite a stir among the Divine Race.
Nothing can be done about it.
Since ancient times, the Hero has always been the ace of the Divine Race, a partner to the Divine Race, someone the Divine Race should assist and help, a reliable ally fighting alongside them.
In other words, in the Divine Race's perspective, the Hero should be one of their own.
But now, the Hero actually has a marriage contract with one of the Demon Clan's top figures, lured by the Demons. This indeed has caused quite a reaction within the Divine Race.
Recently, many Goddesses have expressed that the Hero should be brought back immediately, not allowed to remain in the Demon Realm. Some even argue that, even if marriage is involved, the Hero should marry a Goddess of the Divine Race, not a Demon from the Demon Clan!
Especially a few of the more hot-tempered and impulsive War Gods, Military Gods, Evil Gods, or Demon Gods, at that time almost couldn't hold themselves back and nearly rushed into the Demon Realm to rescue the Hero.
Yes, even a certain easily out-of-control Goddess of Fate thought so, wanting to storm the Demon Realm to demand him back. If it weren't for her and Anima's desperate intervention, the Demon Realm would've already been in chaos.
Fortunately, in the end, all the Goddesses were calmed down by Nuadra and Anima.
Given the current situation, if the Divine Race dared to enter the Demon Realm to demand the Hero back, the newly settled Demons would start to suspect their real intentions, fearing that the Divine Race truly intends to use the Hero's power to eliminate them.
All things considered, the Divine Race decided to stay put.
Otherwise, how could they just watch as their own Hero is enticed away by those detestable Demons?
It's truly unfortunate.
However, such matters shouldn't be something for Merica to worry about.
Therefore, Nuadra didn't intend to mention these, opting to only report good news, not the bad.
However, Nuadra did inform Merica about Shane and Ai Yi's engagement.
This couldn't be concealed, as the entire Omni Potanssen already knew about it. Even in the Divine World, Goddesses occasionally discussed it. Whenever Merica went out, she would hear about it, so keeping her in the dark wasn't possible.
Fortunately, this Elf girl is kind-hearted, pure, and easily satisfied. Even knowing her beloved is engaged to another woman, and that woman being a Dragon Demon, she didn't feel disheartened.
Instead, she felt like she was the one who came after them.
After all, Shane and Ai Yi had a close relationship long before, right?
Even though Merica was the one who came first, she was not as close as Shane and Ai Yi. If not for the emergence of the Peace Festival, perhaps this girl would still be merely a background figure beside Shane.
Now, being able to fulfill the dream of being with Shane is already the happiest outcome for someone from the Elf Clan, who can only have tragic loves.
Even though Merica is now different than before and not weaker than most women in the world, it remains the same.
"I have a gift for you, Merica."
Nuadra said as she brought out a Magic Wand.
A wand entirely made of wood, yet as crystalline and transparent as amber. Its top unfurling like tree roots, wrapping around an emerald green orb.
Merica was almost instantly captivated by this wand.
Simply because the wand exuded an astonishing amount of Magic Power.
This alone assured Merica that this was definitely the highest level wand in the world, its power possibly surpassing the scepter used by the Elf Queen passed down through the Elf Royal Family.
For a Mage, it was as important as the Holy Sword to a Hero.
"This wand is crafted from a thousand-year-old branch of a Demon Tree I nurtured, combined with the core of a Magic Crystal Vein, forged by the Divine Race's most excellent God of Forging."
Nuadra gently caressed the wand, as if stroking her own child, speaking tenderly.
"I call it the Staff of Nature. At one point, I even personally used it for a long time. It's perhaps the piece of equipment I'm most fond of."
Saying so, Nuadra handed the Staff of Nature to Merica.
"With it, along with your Unique Skill and your current Level, you could battle even against a Limit Level expert."
Nuadra was ready to give such a precious weapon to Merica.
"This... this is too valuable!"
Merica was immediately flustered.
"Don't refuse." Nuadra shook her head, speaking with great seriousness, "You are my Blessing, and the Hero's partner. This era is gradually unveiling many peculiarities that neither we nor the Demons have fully comprehended. I feel that something significant is bound to happen in the future."
This is a fact acknowledged by the peaks of the Three Clans.
"I hope by then, you will possess enough power to protect yourself, and even protect your Hero."
Nuadra spoke in this manner.
This left Merica in silence.
After a long pause, she solemnly accepted the Staff of Nature.
Magic Power converged with Magic Power, creating shockwaves of astonishing intensity.