Seems like it might work?

After demonstrating hostility and vigilance, not only did Number 3 not act directly, but instead threw an olive branch towards her, the Pure White Holy Mother couldn't help but feel a hint of happiness in her heart.

According to Omnia Cicada's analysis of Number 3, her compatriot is insidious, treacherous, suspicious, and highly alert, holding a strong distrust towards anyone who approaches. Showing goodwill may not necessarily guarantee favor, but it will certainly be met with repeated suspicion and endless probing.

But if acting counter-intuitively, by showing resistance and vigilance prior to Number 3, it would greatly weaken his guard and indirectly bring the two closer.

As long as she maintains her current persona as an impeccable "True Holy Mother," then the hypocritical and ambitious Number 3 will proactively limit probing to demonstrate sincerity in drawing her in, which provides the best opportunity to approach him!

"I will never collaborate with a madman who has no limits!"

Realizing Omnia Cicada's analysis was not baseless, the Pure White Holy Mother immediately stuck to her holy demeanor, glaring angrily at Leon protectively shielding the angels and demons behind her:

"To me, you and Number 1 are no different! Both are monsters who have completely lost their humanity due to this so-called ultimate mission! There's nothing in collaboration for us! If there's nothing else you want to say, then you can leave now!"

Again the ultimate mission...

Hearing this, Leon frowned slightly.

Concerning the ultimate mission that seems known among all source settlers, he currently doesn't have enough detailed information; he only knows Number 1 is aggressively seizing source from other material planes, likely not just for power, but related significantly to the so-called ultimate mission.

"Holy Mother."

Peering through the oversized smoke ring emitted by the old ox, assessing the Pure White Holy Mother eyeing him with hostility, Leon sensed dispelling her preconceptions wasn't feasible and abandoned plans for immediate alliance formation, instead narrowing his eyes slightly as he spoke:

"I indeed came with sincerity for collaboration, but if you really refuse to trust me and perceive me as a threat here, then I may temporarily step back, giving you time to relocate these demons.

However, in exchange, before I step back, I hope you can answer a question for me... What exactly does the ultimate mission of us source settlers entail?"

You don't know the ultimate mission?

Looking somewhat surprised at Leon, seeing his expression didn't appear fabricated, even needing to maintain her "hate the evil like the enemy" persona, the Pure White Holy Mother couldn't help but inquire:

"Why would you ask this? Didn't the guide within the source space tell you?"

"My guide... faced some problems."

Seeing the Pure White Holy Mother's puzzled face, Leon's mouth twitched, then spoke slightly awkwardly:

"Before I awakened, someone accidentally entered the source space and prematurely awakened my guide, asking many questions, consuming a lot of his time, leaving little for me when I entered.

And my guide, having awaited so long for me, seemed to be holding back a lot, pulled me aside talking much without substance, leaving not enough time to discuss the ultimate mission…"

"..."

Alright… seems like Number 3 was unlucky, encountering an unreliable guide…

After hearing the story, sizing up Leon full of inquisitive eyes, the Pure White Holy Mother hesitated slightly, then softened her demeanor slightly, following her current persona she shook her head:

"If that's the case, I suggest you better not ask any more. If what you previously told me was true, and you're indeed preparing to unite against Number 1, then not knowing the ultimate mission might actually be beneficial to you."

"..."

Similar thoughts to Evangelin…

Watching the Pure White Holy Mother making a similar choice to the mermaid beauty, refusing to disclose the ultimate mission content, Leon frowned again.

When he inquired Evangelin before, her reasoning was also similar to the Pure White Holy Mother's, as the abyssal world was destroyed by Number 1 due to the ultimate mission. Hence, she directly refused to tell Leon about the ultimate mission content.

Moreover, whether it be her or the Pure White Holy Mother, these source settlers who do not wish the ultimate mission to succeed, standing on the "good" side, have a peculiar attitude towards the ultimate mission, seeming deeply hateful yet faintly… confused? Apologetic?

Looking at the Pure White Holy Mother with complex emotions, Leon realized he likely wouldn't get answers from her, thus stopped pressing the matter, nodded, and turned to beckon the old ox practicing Return Dragon, voluntarily retreating towards the direction he came from.

Though he still didn't learn about the ultimate mission content this time, it wasn't entirely fruitless. Since the Pure White Holy Mother acted similarly to Evangelin regarding the mission, her credibility could be slightly elevated.

Glancing back at the Pure White Holy Mother, ever vigilant like a protective hen, Leon pondered slightly, then returned a gentle smile to her, subsequently turning and leaving.

...

Success!

Recalling Leon's unusually friendly, trusting smile, while the Pure White Holy Mother remained calm on the surface, within her heart brewed strong euphoria.

Omnia Cicada's approach was indeed effective! Though she consistently held a cold demeanor towards Number 3, he instead let his guard down and showed goodwill, next step is to approach him further then leverage Pure White Embrace's power…

"Holy Mother, best not be too clever."

Possibly sensing the Pure White Holy Mother's eager stirrings, a dark green earring on her ear, shielded by Holy Light, slowly opened its mouth, voice indifferently reminding:

"Food God is extremely deceitful. Though his shown friendliness and trust are genuine, it doesn't mean he's let go of his guard against you.

Currently, in his mind you've at most shifted from a suspicious character with ulterior motives to a potential ally worth pulling in after repeated tests; you haven't gained his trust yet, only barely moved a level in his estimation."

"I doubt that."

At the "self-smart" comment from Omnia Cicada, the Pure White Holy Mother frowned:

"Even with a heavy guard, after my performance it should alleviate; you're blowing it way out of proportion!"