Volume 4, Chapter 29 – The Spread of Desire, Two Parties Reaching Cooperation

“Ailiya-Lingyuan. That woman is my choice.”

Falco smiled with amusement and extraordinary presence.

Regarding Ailiya, Falco was quite interested.

The miracle child who lived in The Veiled Domain for eight years, inheritor of Augury Force, the young lady of House Lingyuan, the youngest Divine Departure Realm powerhouse in history, the Divine Maiden capable of controlling Sacred Stones…

Falco liked every one of Ailiya’s titles.

After all, the more resounding the titles possessed by the Divine-Graced Maiden he married, the more stable his position would become.

The Valen family’s reputation would also be further enhanced as a result.

Moreover, Ailiya’s appearance, figure, and temperament all satisfied Falco greatly.

After all, Ailiya was that woman’s child…

Honestly speaking, if not for the collaborative experiment between Paradise Manor and House Anloxi back then, Lianna would have been Falco’s best marriage partner. If not for that boring experiment, why would Falco need to worry about marriage matters now?

But it didn’t matter.

—”Lianna… since I can’t have you? Then having your daughter isn’t bad either, hehe~. Young and inexperienced fruit must have a unique flavor when tasted.”

Thinking this, Falco couldn’t help but let out a sinister laugh.

On the other side, after learning of the young master’s decision, Rekt also nodded in considerable agreement.

“Indeed, if it’s Miss Ailiya, she’s truly the best choice. Defeating the three vassals of the Abyssal Lord, and even being able to control Sacred Stones… truly excellent. However… Miss Ailiya isn’t currently a Divine-Graced Maiden, is she?”

“What of it? The title of Divine-Graced Maiden – I’ll just have that old fool bestow it upon her. The old fool surely won’t object.”

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“Then the question is, will House Lingyuan agree?”

Rekt voiced his concern.

“Luo Fei-Lingyuan bore quite a grudge against you, young master, over Lianna’s matter back then. He probably won’t agree to marry his daughter to you.”

“Hmph, that guy…”

Speaking of Luo Fei, a trace of sinister coldness flashed in Falco’s eyes.

Strictly speaking, even when Lianna was treated as an experimental subject back then, with his status, he still could have taken her by force.

Unfortunately, because Lianna was claimed first by that bastard Luo Fei, Falco ultimately gave up. After all, he was the noble next Pope – he had no interest in touching second-hand goods.

Women – he only accepted first-hand merchandise.

“Whether Luo Fei agrees or not? That won’t be up to him when the time comes. House Lingyuan doesn’t have the strength to oppose our Valen family. The people of the Westivian Covenant also wouldn’t dare oppose our church’s divine oracle.”

“That’s true.”

Rekt nodded noncommittally.

“Besides, there’s no need to care about Luo Fei’s opinion. The relationship between Luo Fei and Ailiya isn’t good. As long as Ailiya herself agrees, once she makes a decision, Luo Fei has no ability to interfere.”

“Is that so? But how will you get Miss Ailiya to agree?”

“Is that difficult?”

Smiling confidently, Falco disdainfully glanced at Rekt:

“Don’t forget who I am? I’m Falco-Valen. The next Pope of the Divine Faith. The wealth, status, and reputation I possess are almost unmatched. Wanting to win over a little girl who’s only lived in the human world for two years and just reached adulthood – isn’t that easy as pie?”

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Moreover, Divine-Graced Maidens were existences born after receiving heavenly blessings.

Since she was a Divine-Graced Maiden, she naturally worshipped The Lord and would certainly have some fondness for him, this representative of god in the mortal world, just like other Divine-Graced Maidens.

There was already a special connection between descendants of god-serving families and Divine-Graced Maidens.

This was also why every generation of Popes had a Divine-Graced Maiden wife.

“So then, young master, the letters you sent to the Westivian Covenant earlier were for Miss Ailiya?”

Rekt said with sudden understanding.

“That’s right.”

Falco nodded noncommittally, but while nodding, Falco also showed a trace of confusion:

“However, speaking of which, I sent so many letters and invitations? Yet I still haven’t received a reply? That’s quite strange.”

He had never formally met Ailiya, but with his reputation, honor, and status, his impression in her heart couldn’t possibly be bad. There was no reason for her to ignore his letters.

—”Don’t worry, Lord Falco. Miss Ailiya must be shy and doesn’t know how to reply, which is why she’s delayed until now.”

Just as Falco was puzzling over this to himself, a pleasant female voice quietly drifted into his ears.

Turning slightly, Falco’s expression visibly cooled.

At this moment, on the sofa that had been empty just moments before, a girl in red robes with shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes had somehow appeared. Though she appeared to be a young girl, the intensity of spiritual power emanating from her was not to be underestimated.

“Tilisa? I didn’t expect Paradise Manor to send you this time.”

“Yes, High Priest Falco.”

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Standing up from the sofa, the girl named Tilisa elegantly and capably bowed to Falco.

“This time, I will be responsible for accompanying you to the Westivian Covenant to attend Miss Ailiya’s investiture ceremony.”

“You’re accompanying me?”

A trace of wariness flashed in Falco’s eyes.

Seeming to notice Falco’s wariness, Tilisa tactfully explained immediately:

“Please be at ease, High Priest Falco. This time we have no intention of making Miss Ailiya into an experimental subject. We’re only here to help you successfully marry Miss Ailiya. The marriage of the Divine Faith heir is quite important to us at Paradise Manor as well.”

After all, you are the most important force maintaining stability on the surface.

The old Pope, after being severely injured by the Black Witch back then, already bears hidden ailments and probably doesn’t have long to live.

The new generation Pope must take position as soon as possible.

The current system – the ancestor hasn’t planned to abandon it yet.

Watching Falco’s face, Tilisa added mentally.

“So, Lord Duan sent me this time to assist you in winning over Miss Ailiya.”

“Oh? Is that so?”

Falco somewhat suspiciously raised an eyebrow.

“Yes, we only hope that after you marry Miss Ailiya, you can hand over something on her to us.”

“The Sacred Stone?”

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“Mm, yes.”

“Hehe, I see.”

After hearing this answer, Falco laughed coldly. However, the serious expression on his face did fade considerably.

“Then what did you mean earlier about being shy?”

“Do you even need to ask?”

Tilisa smiled slightly.

“High Priest Falco, you are the most sought-after bachelor on the entire continent. Women who want to become your wife, or even mistress, are countless. When such a great man as yourself suddenly sends letters to Miss Ailiya? She would naturally feel at a loss. Right now, she’s probably blushing and struggling over how to reply to you~”

Though he knew this reasoning was somewhat exaggerated, Falco didn’t dislike such flattering words.

Thus, this young master of the Valen family couldn’t help but raise his hand to his stomach and let out bursts of pleased laughter:

“Hahaha, yes, yes, then let’s give Miss Ailiya some more time to think carefully about how to reply. Hahaha. If she still doesn’t reply, I’ll personally visit her in the Covenant capital, hahaha.”

After a bout of wild laughter, Falco slowly approached Tilisa and extended his right hand to her.

“Then for the time ahead, I hope we can cooperate pleasantly, Executioner.”

“Naturally, High Priest Falco.”

Tilisa respectfully grasped Falco’s hand, saying with a ‘sincere’ expression.

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