章 39: Saint of Arias 2

After Lilith cut the connection, Lucas already expected this result, at this point after 10 years, it didn't take much thinking to know the type of action Lilith would take in response and that's why he knew that Lilith would give him the message correctly. to Anastasia and he could rest easy with that

However, he also knew what awaited him when he got home.

-This is going to hurt-

Lucas sighed tiredly and then looked at Rene and noticed that she had her right eye slightly open as she looked at him curiously.

The moment their eyes met, a thought came to his mind, something he had been deliberately ignoring. Where was Rene going to live?

Lucas wanted to save the Jewels or rather the Saints of the earth to prevent the Kages from invading the earth, although he was not sure, he knew that the Saints were a very important factor in the objective he sought to achieve.

And of course he also knew that Lilith wouldn't be happy.

-Is there anything you want to ask?- Lucas asks.

Rene clasps her hands on her chest and looks at Lucas anxiously, of course she was scared by the things she has suddenly been exposed to, she knew that Lucas was not normal, and of course it was quite obvious, a normal person does not have the ability to fly

Rene's gaze moved towards the surrounding landscape, he was at a high altitude, they were crossing over a dense forest and he was moving extremely fast, but despite that, he did not feel the cold night air hitting his body, this was because because Lucas used his energy to cover her and protect her from anything that could affect her body

-Why do you save an orphan like me?- Rene asked, her voice sounding dull.

Lucas thought for a moment about what kind of answer he could give her.

-You are absolutely necessary for the stability of this world- Lucas stated.

No matter how she tries to hide that fact, she will eventually know and be aware of the hidden world around her, Lucas thought it was best to say it now and prepare her for the future that is to come.

-Necessary?- Rene asks confused.

For her, being needed by someone else is absolutely strange, she could count on one hand the number of times she was told she was needed.

Lucas, who was not aware of that, responded as if he were natural.

-I think it is normal to save someone when you can do it. Even if you are an orphan, I don't think that is relevant, and without you this world will probably go to shit, since your own existence sustains everything - Lucas stated

Rene, who listened to his words, thought that this was absolutely wrong, humanity is not so kind as to save someone just because it can do so, humans are selfish and seek their own benefit, they did not turn their gaze just to see an insignificant existence. that would not contribute something to their lives

-I don't think that's the case- Rene murmured.

Lucas, who managed to hear her murmur, responded.

-Even if you don't believe it, now it is, I came to save you and even if it is a selfish desire, my selfish desire implies your survival and protection. Can you complain about that?-

Rene did not respond.

Lucas decided to take her silence as an answer.

-Even so, first time you've gone through something like this?- Lucas asks.

Rene turns her gaze to Lucas

-Yes, at least I think so- Rene responded with a complicated expression.

-What do you mean?-

-I'm almost sure I went through something like this before, however I don't have clear memories of it and everything is confusing-

Rene frowns, as she tries to search through the vague memories of her, however she cannot remember clearly.

-Anastasia has to check you –

Anastasia who uses mana as a source of power, she has the ability to use various spells, Lucas still remembers the day Anastasia arbitrarily decided to teach him her magical arts.

Although he understood her explanation, he could not do everything that Anastasia asked of him. Lucas, being a demon who was previously a human, had a minimal Mana capacity and when he became a demon, his Mana merged with the energy he obtained during the process. , that's why it was possible that Lucas used simple spells while using his energy and not Mana as it commonly is, at least that is the explanation he received from Anastasia after she thoroughly checked his body.

-Who is she?- Anastasia asks

-A perverted Elf - Lucas responded firmly.

-Eh? –

Rene's mind went blank after hearing Lucas's response.

And certainly Lucas is not wrong, although Anastasia seems to be a serious and dignified Elf, she is quite the opposite, there were signs of that, while they were in Greenwood the first time they met, during one of the exchanges they had, Anastasia began to have delusions in her head for no apparent reason and with the passage of time, they became more evident, although the relationship between Lucas and Anastasia is strange, since Anastasia constantly has delusions about Lucas, and Lucas only limits himself to observing and responding vaguely to what she Anastasia says, on some occasions Anastasia felt like being hit and gagged by Lucas, although she told him openly, he never accepted.

-What do you mean? – Rene asks

-What I said, Anastasia is a perverted Elf – Lucas reaffirmed

Rene still does not understand Lucas's response, but she decided to remain silent.

But while Lucas was imagining the perverted Elf with white hair and golden eyes, a loud roar resounded.

*Boom!*

A column of fire emerged from the air blocking Lucas's path, although he could easily dodge, it would be problematic to advance further while he is being chased, he does not want to bring problems towards Lilith who is probably very angry with Lucas.

-Kyaaah!- Rene shouts bewildered.

Lucas turned around as he stopped dead, tightening his hold on Rene.

-It's good to see you, Frozen Blood Dragon-

The moment he heard those words Lucas froze and an absurd amount of killing intent emanated from his body.

-You... Shut your mouth, Son of a bitch!-

-Hey, calm down –

The man who was speaking is an old acquaintance of Lucas, his short black hair, along with his long beard, adding to his elegant white suit, was a strange combination, he was a human, but he was not ordinary, who was in front of Lucas, is Alan Starlight Archbishop of the Western See of the church

-What the hell do you want? - Lucas said growling

Lucas was not upset by Alan's attack, his attack did not create any danger, but, he is embarrassed by the embarrassing nickname he received when he was younger and was just making a name for himself in the supernatural world.

Alan knew that and actively teased him every time they met, they weren't friends, but they weren't strangers either, Lucas defined their relationship as "A shitty bastard who seeks to fuck with me every chance he gets" but they weren't openly hostile to each other.

-Well... I need the woman you hold in your arms- Alan said as he looked at Rene.

Rene, who heard Alan's intentions, shivered and clung to Lucas tightly.

-You know that's not going to happen,- Lucas responded.

Lucas patted René on the back to calm her down and it seemed to work as her trembling had lessened however her grip on Lucas was still firm.

-I knew it...- Alan said, sighing regretfully.

-You are aware that you will not be able to defeat me –

Lucas began to release even more killing intent on Alan.

-I am aware of that, but now you have a hindrance in your arms, let's see how much you can resist-

Alan visibly began to release energy from his body, he was surrounded by a slight glow of light.

-The beating a year ago wasn't enough for you,- Lucas said, sighing.

Alan just frowned and didn't respond.

-Hold on to me and close your eyes- Lucas said as he looked at Rene.

-I understand- Rene responded as she closed her eyes, tightened her grip on Lucas and rested her head on his chest.

When Lucas looked back at Alan, he already had a silver sword in his hand.

-So the angels continue to intervene on earth-

The silver sword that Alan had in his hand is commonly used by the army of Angels, although if it is used against a human or any other species it is a normal sword, however when it is used against a demon, it is particularly effective, Lucas who knew that frowned as he thought of the possible reasons for the angels to intervene on earth

-It's not personal- Alan said as he moved quickly towards Lucas.

Lucas on the other hand backed away, keeping his distance, he couldn't move so fast because of Rene, even though she is a Saint, she is currently no different from a Human.

7 ice swords appeared around Lucas before shooting out. Alan, who noticed the trajectory of the swords, managed to evade them easily, pushing himself to the side.

Lucas did not waste the opening while Alan evaded his attack, a bubble of water was floating in the sky, it began to rush quickly towards Alan.

-Shit- Alan said growling.

He quickly swung his sword upwards, as he twisted his body trying to maintain balance, a blade of Light shot out from his blade and cut the water bubble rushing towards him in half.

-Are you going to give up now? You can't come close to me – Lucas said as he looked at Alan with contempt.

Although they are not friends, Lucas did not want to kill him, in the past, Alan was helpful on some occasions while searching for information.

-What are you saying? This is just beginning- Alan said, panting.

Although he was able to cut off Lucas's attacks, it was all thanks to the silver sword that he held in his hand. Furthermore, Lucas had no desire to kill him. Alan was aware of that, and that was why he actively used it.

A fierce energy was emanated from Alan's body.

-Oh, that's a lot, however it's a waste - Lucas sighed disappointed.

Although the energy that Alan is expelling is considerable, almost half of all that energy is being wasted, if he could keep all that excess inside his body he could be even stronger, but not being like that, Lucas felt disappointed by all the useless potential

-We'll see if it's a waste or not- Alan said hissing.

Alan began to move as he tried to surround Lucas, several orbs of light appeared around him and shot towards Lucas.

Without much effort, Lucas created small ice barriers to block the path of the Light orbs.

-Tch!- Alan clicks his tongue as he sees his orbs being intercepted.

Lucas who followed Alan with his gaze as he moved around him, wanted to end this meaningless battle as quickly as possible.

-It will be a shame to kill you, but you leave me no choice-

Lucas surrounded Rene with a thick layer of energy to protect her when he felt it was enough, an icy aura began to emanate from her body.

-Pantheon -

A murmur came out of Lucas's mouth and 8 pillars of ice appeared in the air, surrounding Lucas and Alan, from the pillars, walls of ice began to emerge as they joined other pillars, quickly isolating them from the outside, Alan tried to escape. but the frozen air made his movements rough and slow

-Damn!- Alan shouted as he hit the ice walls of the Pantheon that Lucas had summoned.

-I gave you options, but because of your greed you rejected each and every one of them, don't blame me for this -

Lucas extended his hand in front of his chest pointing towards Alan.

Alan tried to evade him but dozens of chains made of ice emerged and immobilized his body instantly.

A Leviathan head appeared in front of Lucas, his mouth was wide open pointing towards Alan, a large amount of energy was concentrating on his mouth as he emitted a slight light blue glow.

Alan continued struggling trying to free himself from the chains that imprisoned him, it was useless, the more time he spent chained, slowly his body was freezing, his skin, his muscles, his blood, everything was going to be frozen.

-Hm, it seems like you really came alone- Lucas said confused.

He expected the person who instigated Alan to attack Lucas to appear, after all it is impossible for Alan to defeat him.

That's why Lucas let Alan attack him and didn't immobilize him quickly.

-Well, we can all make mistakes- Lucas said as he reflected on himself.

Lucas quickly injected energy into Leviathan's head and fired a devastating beam of energy.

Alan's eyes widened as he looked at the lightning bolt coming towards him, his body trembling and he cursed internally.

His energy being contained and his body frozen, it was Lucas's last merciful act, so that he would die painlessly.

The moment the energy beam fired by the leviathan's head reached Alan, his figure disappeared within the torrent of Celestial energy.

-Hmm...-

Instantly the head of the Levantan and the pantheon of Ice disappeared, but at the moment Lucas began to move a voice echoed in the place.

-You are very problematic-

Lucas laughed when he heard that voice and turned to answer.

-It doesn't seem convincing when a person who was about to kill me says it- Lucas said mockingly.

The one who was in front of Lucas was a woman with orange hair and blue eyes. She was wearing a gothic dress, but the most noticeable thing about her figure was the pair of ears that were on her head.

-Come on, Lucas, stop being spiteful- she said with a smile.

-Katrina, one day you will have my retribution –

Katrina, the first woman who almost killed Lucas, 11 years ago, if it were not for Lilith's intervention, she would have achieved her goal easily, and for Lucas that was not a pleasant memory, but he did not hate her, nor did he hate her. He also did not feel that retribution was necessary, however his pride would not allow it, one day he would do it.

Now she is a good friend to Lucas, whenever she needed something Katrina was the one who came to his aid

-Kyaaa, How scary- Katrina had a smile on her face.

Lucas smiled

-Are you coming to see Lilith?- Lucas asks.

-Ummm, this time I came to see you- Katrina responded.

-Me?-

-Yes- Katrina says.

Lucas felt confused, he hadn't done something to make the hunters interfere with the

-What do you want?- Lucas asks confused.

Katrina stares at Lucas, she was embarrassed and couldn't gather her courage, she took a few deep breaths before gathering her determination.

-Could you be my husband?-

-Sorry?-

Lucas's mind went blank, Rene who at some point had opened her eyes also looked confused at the woman who suddenly appeared.

-Can you... repeat the question? - Lucas could barely utter a word.

Katrina's cheeks blushed

-Could you be my husband?- Katrina responded.

Lucas for a moment thought that he had heard wrong and he was the one who had misinterpreted his words, but now there was no doubt, Lucas had heard correctly, but that didn't make it any better. Lucas's mind was working at the maximum of its capacity, searching between his memories with Katrina, but there was nothing, nothing that can help him in this situation