Volume 4, Chapter 1 – Children Who Have Grown Up

Two years later, Sacred Emperor Calendar 1998 Within Wishaven, a northern city of the Westivian Covenant,

“Wow, this city is preserved quite well, isn’t it? Was this really attacked by Vassals of Sea?”

Surveying the relatively intact buildings around her, young reporter Pirid from the Covenant capital couldn’t help but show a look of bewilderment.

You have to understand, Two years ago, When the Abyssal Lord’s avatar similarly attacked, the central area of the Covenant capital was directly reduced to ruins, with countless civilian and military casualties, and even the president perished in the assault.

In contrast, Wishaven, which had just been attacked by an Abyssal Lord avatar and several vassals, was actually preserved so well?

If Pirid hadn’t already seen the massive corpses of Vassal Tier Corrupted Beasts when entering the city, she would hardly be able to believe what she was seeing.

“How was this even accomplished?”

Pirid muttered to herself in confusion.

However, just as she was talking to herself, several people carrying camera equipment couldn’t help but urge:

“Stop dawdling—just ask around and you’ll find out!”

“…”

Hearing this, Pirid nodded awkwardly.

Due to being too shocked earlier, Pirid had momentarily forgotten the purpose of her visit. She had traveled all this way from the capital to the border city of Wishaven precisely to verify that rumor, hadn’t she?

So then, Taking a deep breath and mentally preparing herself, Pirid actively stopped a passing pedestrian:

“Hello, I’m a reporter from ‘Truth Live.’ Could I interview you with a few questions? Specifically, who eliminated those Vassals of Sea monsters from before?”

“Who eliminated them?”

Faced with the reporter’s interview, this elderly man who had originally been hurrying to buy groceries unexpectedly stopped in his tracks and unhesitatingly cooperated in answering the reporter’s questions.

“Who else could it be? Of course it was our Miss Ailiya!” the old man replied quite proudly.

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“It really was Miss Ailiya?”

Although she had been mentally prepared, after truly confirming this news from a citizen’s mouth, Pirid still felt incredulous.

“You’re sure it wasn’t Lord Luo Fei?”

“Definitely not Lord Luo Fei. Lord Luo Fei was still at the northern defense line at that time and couldn’t make it back in time. It was Lady Ailiya who saved us!”

“So Miss Ailiya now possesses Divine Departure Realm strength?”

A Divine Departure Realm expert under twenty years old?

That would be even more impressive than Lianna back in the day!

“More than just possessing Divine Departure Realm strength! Miss Ailiya probably has Peak Divine Departure Realm power. Didn’t you see those three vassal corpses outside the city? Miss Ailiya killed them all by herself! Not only that—Miss Ailiya single-handedly forced back an Abyssal Lord avatar!”

The old man became increasingly excited as he spoke, When he reached the exciting parts, he even began gesticulating, his eyes full of worship and gratitude for that Divine-Graced Maiden.

After all, In the eyes of the old man and the many citizens of Wishaven, if not for Ailiya turning the tide a few days ago, the current Wishaven would have long since been reduced to nothing under the rampage of Corrupted Beasts.

After hearing the old man’s description, Pirid and several companions beside her couldn’t help but exchange glances, their eyes full of shock.

Afterward, Pirid and the others interviewed over ten residents of Wishaven, and when they mentioned Ailiya’s name, almost all of them were like this old man, not concealing their worship and excitement in the slightest.

“It was Miss Ailiya who did it. Two sword strikes and she cut down that shark-form Corrupted Beast!”

“Worthy of being the daughter of Lady Lianna and Lord Luo Fei—she just finished her coming-of-age ceremony not long ago, yet already possesses such formidable strength.”

“Beautiful, handsome, powerful, and the eldest daughter of House Lingyuan… I really wonder who will be worthy of marrying her in the future.”

“Not only did she defeat three vassals! The Abyssal Lord avatar was also forced back by Miss Ailiya. Such a shame—at that time the entire city was shrouded in curse power and all electronic devices failed, otherwise I really wanted to take some photos to show you! Miss Ailiya at that time was radiating golden light!”

“Honestly, I think Miss Ailiya must have inherited the Sacred Stone from Lady Lianna. Then she used the Sacred Stone’s power to force back the Abyssal Lord avatar!”

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“Right, right! That’s exactly what I think too!”

As the interviews progressed, the expressions of Pirid and the others became increasingly spectacular. Looking at the words and videos recorded in their equipment, Pirid couldn’t help but take a sharp breath.

“Divine Departure Realm, defeating three vassals, even forcing back an evil god… and she can even control a Sacred Stone?”

Muttering to herself, her emotions couldn’t calm down for a long time.

The cameraman beside her was equally moved:

“The eldest daughter of House Lingyuan, because she inherited Lady Lianna’s beauty and Augury Force, was already a goddess-like existence among the Covenant’s new generation. After this incident, those guys in the capital might become even more fanatical…”

“Definitely.”

Pirid nodded matter-of-factly:

“Is this what a heaven’s favored daughter is like? How enviable.”

Speaking thus, Pirid couldn’t help but turn her gaze toward the southern part of Wishaven—that is, the location of the Lingyuan family estate.

“If only she would agree to be interviewed by us and let us publish a feature story…”

“What are you thinking?”

The cameraman laughed mockingly:

“The reporters outside the Lingyuan family gate are piled up like mountains. You, an ordinary little reporter? Want to see their eldest daughter? Stop dreaming.”

“Hehe, I was just saying.”

Sighing, Pirid bitterly raised her eyebrows.

“If I could really get an interview… I’d be set for life.”

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At the same time, Within the Lingyuan family estate, the main residence corridor was as quiet as always, with sunlight streaming through tall glass windows onto the floor, casting mottled light and shadow.

In this tranquil atmosphere, light footsteps quietly rang out.

At this moment, a tall girl with a capable temperament was walking slowly, treading on light and shadow as if emerging from a painting.

She wore training knight’s clothing—a white top and black tight pants with a fitted cut that outlined a sharp yet graceful figure. Her silver-white long hair was tied in a high ponytail, swaying gently with her steps like flowing light spilling silver radiance.

This heroic and spirited girl was none other than our Miss Ailiya.

Compared to two years ago, the once slightly green and tender girl had quietly grown into a cool female knight.

Two years had not diminished her beauty but had further upgraded her appearance, endowing her with more edge and composure. The girl’s cherry-colored eyes were clear and determined, with a stability and sharpness between her brows that didn’t match her age.

When occasional maids or guards approached, they would immediately stop and bow, while Miss Ailiya would nod slightly in response, showing dignity within her politeness.

Clearly, after years of etiquette training from Naro, Ailiya was more like a true young lady than before.

Not only that, but the aura occasionally emanating from the girl was filled with powerful suppressive ability.

Her Augury Force was dozens of times stronger than two years ago.

Without doubt, the current Ailiya had successfully stepped into Divine Departure Realm, truly becoming one of this world’s top-tier experts. Although only at early Divine Departure Realm, the presence she possessed was something many high-level Divine Departure Realm practitioners didn’t have.

However, At this moment, this young Divine Departure Realm expert was showing a trace of worry.

Of course, Ailiya’s troubles were not because of the mountain of reporters outside the estate, nor because of the recent exaggerated and sickening reports. After all, for those words of praise about herself, the slightly narcissistic Miss Ailiya was quite pleased.

What truly troubled Ailiya were the letters in her hands, one after another.

“Grandpa Naro, didn’t I say? These ball invitations, party invites, even marriage proposals and such—just throw them all in the trash. There’s no need to bring them to me, okay?”

Speaking thus, Ailiya glanced at Naro behind her with slight displeasure.

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“Or just give them to Father—let Father handle them. He should deal with them properly.”

To this, The old butler could only sigh helplessly and reply truthfully:

“Miss Ailiya, these were given to me by Lord Luo Fei to pass to you.”

“Hm?”

Hearing this, Ailiya stopped walking and looked at Naro with some confusion:

“Father gave them to me?”

In the past, wouldn’t Luo Fei just burn them directly?

What’s different this time?

Seeming to see Ailiya’s confusion, Naro continued:

“Lord Luo Fei said these letters would be best if you personally replied. These invitations… are somewhat special.”

“Special?”

“Mm… yes, these aren’t sent by the major families within the Covenant… but from Divine Kingdom.”

“Divine Kingdom?”

After hearing these words, Ailiya’s expression clearly changed as well.

To this, Naro also nodded quite seriously:

“Yes, these ball invitations, tea party invitations, party invites… even that marriage proposal—they’re all sent by Divine Kingdom’s first god-serving family, the Valen family…”