NABC Chapter 440 Astrea's Tenderness
Chapter 440 Astrea's Tenderness
Chapter 440 Astrea's Tenderness
The filthy fairy spirit has been successfully defeated!
The evil god Dionysus, along with his accomplices Philvis Sharia and Revis, are destroyed!
The remaining gods, imprisoned in black coffins, were also rescued by the people.
The whole incident seems to have come to a perfect end!
However, no one was in a good mood!
From the many gods to the street vendors, everyone felt uneasy, and an atmosphere of impending storm enveloped the entire city.
The most obvious sign was from Roy's side.
On the land where they had successfully killed Dionysus and Philvies Sharia, Roy and Astraea embraced tightly, expressing their love for each other.
After a long while, the kiss ended the song.
The two finally parted ways, and Roy and Astraea gazed at each other silently. In their eyes, there was nothing else but the image of the other deeply imprinted in their pupils, and endless affection surged within them.
But the "uninvited guest" had already arrived in front of them.
Dozens of Ganesha's Familia members, led by a mature-looking beauty named Shakti, were on the 44th floor. They received the information faster than the others and returned to the surface the fastest, only slightly slower than Roy. They witnessed the entire event.
"Ugh!"
Shakti looked at the boy ahead and sighed deeply. "Roy, let's go!"
Roy stretched out his hands and laughed, "Let's put on handcuffs, so people don't think you're abusing your power."
"I don't care about those things—"
Shakti knew that Roy didn't want to make things difficult for her. As the head of the military police regiment responsible for maintaining urban order and security, she had to enforce the law impartially in order to win people's respect.
"You're still so gentle!" Shakti said with a complicated look in her eyes, feeling helpless. She couldn't help but think of how Roy had used a precious elixir to save her from the brink of death.
This favor is too hard to repay! If human emotions could be quantified, we could see that Shakti's affection for Roy was already over 80.
Shakti took out a silver bracelet and handcuffed Roy.
Roy asked, "How many gods have demanded my arrest?"
"You should ask how many gods haven't demanded your arrest," Shakti said quietly.
The consequences of killing a god were far more severe than imagined. Almost every god was demanding Roy's arrest and severe punishment, at the very least to prevent such a dangerous individual from remaining in Orario.
In particular, with the awakened skill "Godslayer", most gods will subconsciously feel fear and disgust when they see Roy, and their previous excitement will be suppressed.
The gods felt as if they were facing a black monster, the "Assassin of God," and their restraint in not forcibly ordering the adventurers in the city to attack Roy was already a sign of their restraint.
Shakti said earnestly, "No matter what, Lord Ganesha and I are on your side!"
"Thanks!"
Roy thanked her, then turned to Astraea with a grin, "I'll be right back!"
"Hmm!" Astraea tilted her head slightly, her eyelashes fluttering, her eyes, which shone like stars, held love, emotion, and helplessness.
"I'll be waiting for you in the Garden of Stars tonight." Astraea pulled Roy along, her pretty face slightly flushed, and whispered in Roy's ear in a barely audible voice.
Roy's eyes lit up, and he felt a strong urge to try it.
In high spirits, Roy followed Shakti toward the prison set up by the Ganesha Spring tribe.
As they walked through the streets, the gods they encountered along the way reacted with fear and apprehension upon seeing Roy, their faces showing dread and apprehension.
Disgust was evident on their faces. As if recalling the earth-shattering feats Roy had once accomplished, most of the gods' expressions became complex, eventually turning into sighs.
The real storm is brewing!
It should be noted that the consecutive fall of seven gods caused strange phenomena to spread throughout the world.
All the gods in the world know about this!
Most people are simpler; Roy is the hero who vanquishes the evil god and saves the city!
The most vehement reaction came from the members of the deceased gods' retinues, who lined both sides of the road.
"Kill him!"
"You madman, you bastard!"
"How dare you harm Lord Penea!"
"Lord Helios, you died a terrible death!"
The members of the six clans, along with thousands of poor people on Daedalus Street who worshipped Penea, the "God of Poverty," roared with anger that seemed to transform into a surging tide, engulfing Roy.
If looks could kill, Roy would probably have been killed countless times by those people.
But the truth is, no one dared to make a move.
Regardless of the difference in strength between the two sides, Roy's ruthlessness in killing gods is still fresh in everyone's mind!
This lingering influence is enough to intimidate countless people!
Shakti, standing nearby, felt incredibly heartbroken. Dionysus's conspiracy, which he had been planning for over a decade, had nearly destroyed the entire city; anyone would have fallen victim to it!
Moreover, this is a chain reaction.
If Chairman Royman had stopped using the elevator in time, Ais Wallenstein, the "Sword Princess" of the Loki Familia, wouldn't have fallen into the abyss, and most of the city's fighting force wouldn't have been attracted by the tainted fairy.
Dionysus's plot is doomed to fail!
But there are no "what ifs" in this world!
According to Shakti, if Roy hadn't been involved in this incident, the casualties would have been far greater than those of the "Great Conflict." The only losses so far have been seven gods and civilians injured in the battle between Roy and Philweis.
Roy saved the city, yet he has to endure this treatment. As a god-killer, he will not receive the gratitude of the gods and will bear all the infamy alone.
Shakti couldn't help but steal a glance at Roy, only to see the young man continuing forward with firm steps despite the chorus of curses, as if to say: even if he had to do it all over again, he would not hesitate to kill those gods!
"Roy—he's really amazing." Shakti said silently, staring at the boy's handsome profile, and was so stunned that she didn't come back to her senses until her fellow clan members reminded her. Her pretty face blushed slightly.
Roy's strong conviction, forged through countless life-or-death experiences, could not be swayed by a few harsh words. He would treat them as mere barking; if they were too loud and annoying, he would simply stomp on them!
What he truly cared about was Astraea's "justice," and he wouldn't allow anyone to tarnish it!
The escorting party arrived at the Ganesha family prison.
Rumble!
The heavy prison gates slowly opened, letting in bright sunlight. In the dim and damp cells, countless prisoners looked up, their eyes stinging and dry from prolonged lack of sunlight, and squinted.
They all turned to look at the spacious gate.
"A new prisoner?" A similar question arose in the minds of countless prisoners.
Since preparations began to be made to subdue the filthy fairy, the entire city has entered a state of emergency preparedness. Very few prisoners have been sent in. Only one dwarf brings food to the prisoners every day, just enough to keep them from starving.
The moment the prisoners' pupils reflected the boy's figure and recognized Roy.
Everyone's eyes widened suddenly.
Those imprisoned here are the most vicious criminals in history, with long criminal records, like remnants of dark factions, murderers, arsonists, massacres of civilians, and villains who have caused enormous damage to public facilities!
The divine mirror also appears here, and these criminals know what is happening outside.
But I never expected to see Roy being brought in!
"Hahaha, you've finally met your match!"
"Madman, do you remember me? I was once a member of the Soma Familia, and you personally sent me here!"
"I am a remnant of the Rudraksha clan!"
"You madman, killing gods is the greatest taboo in the mortal realm. The gods will not let you go; you are doomed!"
The villains, sent to this prison by Roy or the girls of the Astrea Familia, clung tightly to the iron bars, their faces flushed with excitement, laughing loudly and uttering sarcastic remarks.
Because this matter is too dramatic!
Roy, as the leader of the Astrea Familia and a symbol of justice, has always taken it upon himself to protect the city, yet today he has been sent to prison.
The prisoners here swear that this is the funniest thing they've ever seen, bar none!
"Those bastards!!"
Hearing the mockery of these sinners, the Ganesha's retinue members nearby looked furious.
They have always regarded Roy as a hero, and that will not change even if Roy kills a god!
"Hey, stop laughing, this guy came in here voluntarily!" one of the prisoners shouted.
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's heads, and the laughter stopped abruptly.
"!!!"
All the prisoners looked at Roy with a hint of fear in their eyes. They had almost forgotten that this young man was one of the most powerful adventurers in the world, a prodigy who had reached LV.8 and was known as a miracle of the lower realm!
Those silver handcuffs were purely for show and had no purpose; Roy could easily break free with a little effort.
Roy's powerful skills and magic go without saying; he possesses spatial magic that allows him to leave this place in an instant, and no one can stop him!
Roy is different from them; he goes to jail entirely on his own initiative, and he can leave anytime he wants!
The same!
Roy could kill them without any difficulty. The prisoners lowered their heads, shut their mouths, and dared not say anything more. Better to live than die; who knew what interesting things might happen in the future?
There was only one exception!
Valetta, a former key member of the Dark Faction known as the "Killer Queen," was defeated by Bell's team during the Scorpion Andaris incident and has been imprisoned here ever since, in a miserable state.
"That madman is awful!!"
Valeta frantically yanked at the steel chains binding her, shouting recklessly, "What a joke! You're a LV.8, what are you pretending to be a weakling for! Get out of here and kill all those bastards, let those high and mighty gods and adventurers see your madness!"
"They have no right to judge you!"
"Survival of the fittest, you are invincible!"
"Kill them! Kill them all!"
Valetta's insane words sent chills down the spines of the Ganesha's clan.
The main force that was fighting the corrupt fairies has not yet returned to the surface. If Roy goes berserk, the damage he causes will be many times more serious than that caused by Dionysus!
It could even be said that even with the return of Orario's main fighting force, they probably still wouldn't be able to do anything to Roy.
This young man is that powerful!
Dionysus is plotting something, while Roy is capable of easily defeating Orario!
What reassured them was that Roy was not swayed by Valeta's words; his eyes remained calm and unmoved throughout.
With Roy's current power, destroying Orario and slaughtering the gods who cannot use their divine power is not impossible, especially since he is at level 7.
I was able to do it at all times!
and then?
Simply resorting to violence and thinking that violence can solve all problems? That's being a puppet controlled by "power," capable only of destruction, and unaware of what you're fighting for!
Looking at Roy's calm demeanor, the members of the Ganesha Familia felt even greater respect for the young man before them.
"Don't mistake Roy for a lunatic like you!"
The blacksmith from the Gubniu Familia emerged from the cell next door, and a strong dwarf mercilessly smashed a hammer into Valetta's forehead.
With a loud thud, Valetta was struck so hard that she was dizzy and unable to make a sound.
The blacksmiths of the Gubnew Familia showed no mercy; after all, Valeta was LV.5 and couldn't be killed by smashing.
"Roy, your room is ready!"
"That's all for now. You should rest. You must be exhausted after rushing up from the dungeon and dealing with that mad dog Dionysus. We'll come back tomorrow to continue renovating your room."
"Dinner is being delivered; it's from Yanfengting."
The blacksmiths of the Gubney clan spoke one after another, each word revealing their concern for Roy.
Roy looked at this ridiculously luxurious "cell," with its pristine white brick walls, a two-meter-wide bed, a private bathroom, a magic stone-powered air conditioner, and even a small kitchen. It used excellent soundproofing materials, and once the door was closed, it was completely isolated from the outside world.
Before Roy and the Ganeshachun members arrived, the Gubnichun members had gone all out to create the luxurious suite in just half an hour.
When the prisoners saw Roy's "cell" and then looked at their own dark, damp environment, which even rats wouldn't want to enter, they were dumbfounded.
"No, buddy, he's here to go to jail! And to stay in a five-star hotel! That's outrageous!"
"I disagree, I'm appealing! Why does he live so well? Is this the treatment a prisoner should receive?"
"Me too!"
The prisoners in the jail unleashed hysterical, tearful accusations. They weren't envious of Roy's ability to use spatial magic to escape at any time, but the luxurious suite arranged by the Gubernian clan's blacksmith truly broke their defenses, making them green with envy.
The Gubniu and Ganesha families completely ignored the voices of these prisoners. What kind of class do they think they are? They want to stay in the same room as Roy!
Save Orario first!
Roy laughed and said, "Yeah, thanks!"
"What are you talking about? Your business is our business!" The blacksmiths of the Gubney clan laughed heartily, full of pride, and patted Roy on the back.
The Ganesha Familia members even helped Roy unlock his handcuffs; they could just put on a show outside. Who would believe that such a small thing could restrain a Level 8 adventurer?
As for prisoners making false statements, they can simply say that the other person has been imprisoned for too long and has become mentally unstable.
The prisoners in the prison seemed numb; their treatment was worlds apart from Roy's!
The members of the two clans receded like the tide.
After the prisoners got tired of shouting, the noise gradually subsided, and the entire prison became quiet.
Roy returned to his room to rest, and once the door was closed, no one knew what happened inside.
Night fell, enveloping the entire sky.
The bright moon hung alone in the sky, casting a cool and hazy silver light. The recent turmoil still lingered in people's hearts, and the whole city was plunged into a chilling silence. There was no roar of traffic, no noisy crowds, and no celebrations.
The whole world seemed to have been muted.
Transfer to a higher position!
Roy slowly opened his eyes, activated his magic, and spatial magic swallowed his figure, allowing him to leave the prison silently without anyone noticing.
In an instant, it traversed most of the city.
Roy arrived at their home in the northern part of Orario, the Star Garden, which the Gubernian Familia had rebuilt according to their request!
They originally planned to move back here and open the resort after defeating the corrupt spirits, but no one expected it to turn out like this.
Roy strode into the new Star Garden.
The materials used were of the highest quality, but it wasn't as opulent as one might imagine. The style leaned towards simplicity and elegance, yet it exuded sophistication. In accordance with the girls' requests, each person was provided with a perfect room and facilities.
Through negotiations with the guild, the area of the Star Garden was expanded seven or eight times by acquiring the surrounding land.
Ryu loves the lush green garden, Tione and Tiona's underground fighting arena, Alexie's sword-training hall, and Kaguya's oriental-style house.
Roy nodded in satisfaction as he walked along the way. It was clear from the details that the craftsmen of the Gubernian Clan had put their hearts and souls into their work.
Then comes Astraea's room.
Boom!Boom!
Roy knocked gently on the door.
"Come in, there's no lock." The goddess's gentle voice came from inside, tinged with a hint of nervousness.
Roy pushed open the door. In the dimly lit room, the cool, clear moonlight shone through the window. In this hazy and pure silver halo, he immediately saw the figure of his goddess. Today, Astraea looked like a stunning fairy who had stepped out of the moon.
Astraea wore a well-tailored, elegant evening gown whose flowing lines perfectly accentuated her stunning figure, a figure that would impress even the gods. The moonlight seemed to drape her in a flowing silver veil, making the delicate silk shimmer with a dreamlike glow.
She stood quietly in the moonlight, her posture elegant and upright, exuding natural nobility and solemnity.
Those meticulously sculpted features, the smooth forehead, the straight and elegant nose, and the soft lip line, all resembled the most perfect work of art in the world, radiating a breathtakingly pure beauty under the silvery light.
"You've come." Astraea's long eyelashes trembled slightly, revealing the tension in her heart.
"Um!"
Roy stepped forward, his warm fingertips gently tracing Astraea's exquisitely delicate cheek.
Astraea's delicate hand gently caressed Roy's weathered yet still handsome face. This young man had killed seven gods for her sake!
The emotions and love in her heart seemed to transform into a monstrous wave that could destroy everything, surging and overturning Astraea's heart, which had been dormant for hundreds of millions of years.
Roy was all that remained in her mind.
"It's just the two of us here tonight—" Astraea's voice was filled with an indescribable shyness.
Boom!
Roy gasped for breath, his heart pounding wildly as if it were about to leap out of his chest. When Astraea told him she was waiting for him in the Star Garden, he knew exactly what that meant.
Astraea was not affected by the skill "Godslayer" and overcame the negative influence with her feelings for him. How could Roy not be moved in return?
"The moon is so beautiful tonight!"
Their eyes met deeply, their gazes locked, conveying endless tenderness and profound affection.
Roy slowly lowered his head and gently covered the goddess's soft lips with his own.
Astraea raised her toes and responded enthusiastically.
A captivating blush quickly spread from Astraea's snow-white neck to the tips of her delicate ears, eventually completely tinting her stunningly beautiful face.
This goddess who governs "justice" is like a mortal girl experiencing love for the first time, her pure shyness blossoming into a breathtakingly gentle and charming beauty.
The bright moon hid behind the clouds, unwilling to disturb the two deeply in love.
I don't know how much time has passed.
The curtains fell on the large, spacious bed.
Roy's large, warm hands encircled Astraea's slender waist, their intense heat steadily transferring to the goddess's skin.
"Thanks!"
Astraea nestled gently against Roy's broad, strong chest, her beautiful profile pressed close to his, listening to the reassuring heartbeat.
A deep and full warmth, like a stream thawing in early spring, rippled through Astraea's heart and quickly spread to her limbs and bones.
She gently closed her eyes, a contented and gentle smile unconsciously curving her lips, completely immersed in the happiness of being protected.
Roy's gaze fell on Astraea, and for a moment, his heart skipped a beat.
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She was still as captivating as ever, only the girlish naiveté of the past had quietly vanished. Her exquisitely beautiful face, like fine porcelain, radiated a warm, rosy hue, as full and soft as a ripe peach. Her brows and eyes held an indescribable air of languor and charm, a mature allure that naturally flowed forth after the passage of time and the warmth of human experience.
Especially her slightly upturned lips, which outlined a captivating charm unique to young women, were like an ordinary seed that had absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, finally transforming into a magnificent, fragrant peony. That transformation was like a finely aged honey wine, gentle yet deeply moving.
"Why do Takemikazuchi and Dean Kate think you're scary?" Astraea asked, resting her delicate chin on her two small hands, looking incredibly cute.
She thought about what had happened today.
After Roy was taken to prison, every god who spoke of Roy to her looked terrified, as if they had seen a ghost, but she felt nothing.
Roy shook his head and smiled. "See for yourself."
After saying that, Roy rolled over on the bed, revealing his broad and strong back, with taut muscle lines undulating like hills beneath his skin.
Astraea took out a silver needle and pricked her finger. Divine blood dripped into Roy's back, ripples spread, blessings appeared, and divine words kept emerging.
After several years, the long-lost sense of participation returned. Astrea pouted her rosy lips, feeling both resentful and dissatisfied. It was too strange that her familiars could update their stats on their own!
But mostly I felt joy!
Roy finally opened up to her completely, revealing his most private information. This sense of trust made Astraea feel incredibly happy.
Name: Roy Level: 8
Strength: 0→30 (1)
Endurance: 0→16 (1)
Dexterity: 0→81 (1)
Agility: 0→18 (1)
Magic Power: 0 → 98 (1)
Development Abilities: Adventure (C), Forging (C), Abnormal Resistance (C), Invincibility (D), Overpowering Strike (D), Combo (E), Overpowering Light (I)
Skills: My Lord is Here, Divine Descent, Earth Power (Incomplete), Blood for Blood, Elf King's Authority, Intuition, Underworld Soul Chaser, Immortal Bloodline, Godslayer. The 1800 attribute points for resolving the killing of the Slaughtering Emperor have not yet been used, but quickly returning to the surface and defeating Ruivis and Philvis, especially the latter at LV.8, has given Roy's ability values a certain boost.
Astraea stared at the incredibly generous message of favor, her mouth agape, unable to close.
Elven royal authority? Earthly power? Fairy bloodline?
What has Roy been through all these years to awaken these abilities? Each one of them is enough to scare anyone to death! Astraea's little head was spinning, even more so than before.
"call!"
After a moment, Astraea took a deep breath and finally calmed herself down. Her gentle gaze fell on the last skill, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Her crystal-clear jade fingers gently brushed across Roy's bronze skin and landed on the skill bar.
God-killer!
Upon seeing this skill, Astraea immediately grasped its specific effects and understood everything: the one hated and feared by the gods!
This is the price of killing gods!
"This skill is too heavy—" Astraea's tears fell like rain, her expression sorrowful.
"It's okay, I don't want all the goddesses in the world to like me!" Roy said with a grin.
"Still spouting nonsense, you're asking for a beating!"
Astraea was both amused and exasperated. She transformed her small hand into a knife and was about to chop it off Roy's head.
But in the end, it didn't come to fruition.
"You—" Astraea couldn't help but shake her head, letting out a soft, tender scolding. She had originally intended to give Roy a symbolic lesson, but unconsciously she let go of all her strength, her small hand gently landing on Roy's head, as tender as water.
The next moment, Astraea's soft, delicate body naturally pressed against him from behind, her slender arms encircling the waist of her beloved boy, and she rested her cheek on his broad, warm back.
An amazing soft and warm sensation came from where the two were pressed tightly together, and a faint, elegant fragrance emanated from the goddess.
This overly intimate contact made Roy's mind wander, and he wanted to start another game.
However, Astraea's tender voice directly cleared away the idyllic images in his mind.
"No matter what, I could never hate you!"
"I have no doubt about that!"
Roy held Astraea's soft, boneless hand tightly. The goddess before him had broken through the influence of the "Godslayer" with her own strong emotions. How many people could do this for her?