The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 561: “Ahem…”

Among the elves who came to Shien with Carol, there was a young girl holding a short staff.

This girl, known for being inseparable from Melika, was now looking at Shien with a complicated expression, completely devoid of the sharpness she displayed during their first meeting.

She looked like a troublemaker who had become somewhat subdued after realizing a harsh reality, appearing rather taciturn.

Shien raised an eyebrow at the elf girl, whose demeanor had changed drastically.

“So you’re here too, Jerimo.”

Shien addressed her with a hint of provocation.

With just this one sentence, the girl was successfully ignited.

“My name is Jenom!”

Jenom glared at Shien.

“I know, Jerimo.” Shien said with a grin, “Why are you here? Playing patrol games with the adults?”

“It’s not!” Jenom said angrily, “This isn’t a game!”

“Yes, yes, yes.” Shien said nonchalantly, “Just remember to come home for dinner on time and don’t get too carried away, Jerimo.”

“You…” Jenom’s blood rushed to her head, the complex emotions and taciturnity disappearing without a trace, replaced by the impulsiveness she displayed during their first meeting.

Carol immediately placed a hand on Jenom’s shoulder, but glared at Shien along with her.

“Stop provoking Jenom.” Carol said with displeasure, “Using magic here is no laughing matter. Even if you’re a guest, show some restraint.”

Hearing this, Shien shrugged.

He wasn’t intentionally provoking Jenom. He just wanted to tease her after seeing such a drastic change in Melika’s best friend.

Shien could roughly guess why the girl had suddenly become like this.

Therefore, even for his “little wife’s” sake, he had to look after her friend a bit.

But it turned out that the girl was still the same as before, her temper as fiery as ever.

However, this behavior reassured Shien.

At least…

“I don’t have to worry about you being overly stimulated and doing something reckless.”

Shien’s words only earned him Jenom’s indignation.

“It’s none of your business.” Jenom snorted, “I won’t be jealous just because Melika suddenly became the Goddess of Nature’s blessed one.”

This was certain.

Even if Jenom had been confused by this, even if she had felt momentarily left behind, she had never been jealous of Melika.

It was just that the Melika who once needed her protection had suddenly surpassed her, becoming a talent that the entire Elven race had to value, no longer the timid and ordinary elf she once was. This contrast was still somewhat difficult for Jenom to accept.

But even if she couldn’t accept it, Jenom wouldn’t do anything rash.

Because she didn’t have the energy for it.

“That Melika has changed. Since that’s the case, in order not to be left behind, I have to work hard too. I don’t have any extra energy to overthink things.”

For this reason, although still a little lost, Jenom chose to take action, doing what she could and should do now.

For example, improving herself and becoming stronger.

Carol pressed Jenom’s shoulder and mentioned, seemingly casually,

“Jenom has officially joined the Elven Corps and begun receiving professional magic and combat training.”

Carol told Shien this, also explaining why Jenom was here with the Elven Corps.

The elf girl was carrying out her duties, patrolling with Carol to maintain order in the Elven Homeland during the Peace Festival.

“Joined the Elven Corps?” Shien was a little puzzled, “Doesn’t one need to be at least level eighty to join? She shouldn’t be qualified yet, right?”

Jenom’s level was only just over fifty, far from eighty.

With her current level, logically, she shouldn’t be able to join the Elven Corps.

Shien stated this frankly, almost making Jenom explode again.

Was he looking down on her?

“I joined the Elven Corps as a trainee!”

Jenom’s face flushed with anger.

“Trainee?”

Shien blinked.

“It’s for those who haven’t met the requirements to join the Elven Corps, but have the potential and desire to do so.” Carol explained helplessly, “Any elf who reaches level fifty or above is eligible to apply to the Elven Corps, receiving formal training and instruction alongside regular members as a trainee.”

The advantage of this was to cultivate the necessary combat skills through formal training with regular members before they officially joined.

Moreover, after receiving formal training, they would definitely improve their strength faster. There were many trainees in the Elven Corps aiming to become official members.

Jenom was just one of them.

That’s why she could carry out patrol missions with the Elven Corps.

“I see.”

Shien understood, nodding as he glanced at Jenom.

She was still glaring at him, as if still angry, making Shien chuckle and feel relieved at the same time.

It seemed this girl was really alright.

However…

“Let me ask you something.” Jenom took a few deep breaths, then asked casually, “Is Melika really not coming back?”

Jenom asked this question.

Clearly, she still cared about Melika.

No, it should be said that this elf girl’s attachment to Melika seemed to have deepened.

Shien thought for a moment and chose to tell the truth.

“She really can’t make it back in time.”

Shien answered frankly.

He had already told those who needed to know about Melika’s situation.

Not only did everyone around him know, but Shien had even sent a message to Sophie, informing her as well.

Sophie seemed a little disappointed, but expressed her understanding.

“Although our people must be eager to see Melika, to see the Goddess of Nature’s blessed one after so long, since it’s not entirely a bad thing, it’s acceptable.”

After saying this, Sophie relayed the news, letting everyone in the Elven Homeland know.

Since that was the case, it wasn’t surprising that Jenom had heard about it.

“Is that so?” Jenom accepted the fact, but lowered her eyes, murmuring sadly, “I really want to ask her how she managed to do all of this.”

“Ahem…” Shien coughed discreetly.

There was no way he could tell her that Melika had achieved all of this because he had slept with her.

If he did, this crazy girl would probably be devastated and burn down the entire Elven Homeland, or freeze it solid.

It was better to keep a low profile.

“It’s not like she’s not coming back.” Shien changed the subject, “She just needs to deal with some troublesome issues. It won’t be long before that girl comes bouncing back, right?”

These words offered no comfort to Jenom.

Because…

“By then, you won’t be here anymore, will you?” Jenom glanced at Shien, her interest waning, “Then Melika will definitely go straight to you and won’t return to the Elven Homeland first.”

“Oh?” Shien wanted to ask, “Why are you so sure?”

“Of course, I’m sure.” Jenom said self-deprecatingly, “Every elf who falls in love with a foreign man is like this. Their eyes only see that man, and they can’t wait to be by his side forever. Even just secretly watching him from afar is enough to satisfy them.”

Such a Melika would definitely seek out Shien first.

Jenom was certain of this.

“Uh…”

Shien didn’t know what to say.

“…”

The elves, led by Carol, also remained silent.

Lucy, rubbing her cheeks, agreed with Jenom’s statement.

After all, if it were her, she would do the same.

If someone had told Lucy before that she would be head over heels for a man, with only him in her eyes, wanting to be by his side forever, Lucy would have scoffed.

But only after truly falling in love did one understand that many things were beyond one’s control.

As Shien would say…

“If it weren’t like this, how do you think those melodramatic and cheesy Korean dramas manage to stretch for hundreds of episodes?”

Love makes one blind; this wasn’t just an empty saying.

Only bystanders and those uninvolved could remain aloof, viewing a relationship with so-called logic and reason.

Those involved, even if they saw the truth, would often choose to fly into the flame.

Although, Lucy didn’t know what Korean dramas were…

Just as everyone was speechless, Jenom suddenly spoke.

“Let me make this clear first, I’m against you and Melika being together.”

When she said this, Jenom wasn’t as impulsive and reckless as usual, but spoke in a very calm tone.

“I believe you also know that a relationship between an elf and a foreign man will only end in tragedy, not happily. So, I will oppose your relationship.”

Jenom turned around.

“In order to persuade Melika one day, I need to improve myself.”

Jenom set this goal for herself.

Then…

“Sooner or later, I will challenge you openly and defeat you, instead of a farce like last time.”

Leaving these words, Jenom trotted away.

Carol and the others silently watched this, then followed suit.

“That’s what she said.” Lucy came to Shien’s side and said with a smirk, “What are you going to do?”

Shien rolled his eyes.

What to do?

Scrambled eggs!

Defeat him? Oppose his relationship with Melika?

“If she dares to come, I dare to spank her bottom until it blooms.”

Shien snorted and left as well.

“Tsk.”

Lucy pouted, but obediently followed him.

The Peace Festival continued.