RISE OF EROS-Chapter 604 - 603
Even though Andrew didn’t mention it, that was precisely what Seraphine was planning to do. However, she was still worried about how to bring them to the border of one of the countries near the Duchy of Cannes.
Nevertheless, no matter how much they thought about it, they found it difficult to come up with a solution. At that moment, Andrew had the idea of traveling to the Demon Realm and creating a Celestial Palace there, using his ability to teleport them.
This plan had many implications. First of all, he would have to travel in person, and with powerful enemies lurking, the risk was substantial. Additionally, although he could easily create a Heavenly Palace in the Demon Realm using Seraphine’s base, thus saving the need to buy a property, this would only allow him to teleport them to the Palace in Cannes.
There was no other palace nearby, and Zaros would not allow many succubi to appear in his territory, as he had made it clear that only 10 could remain there. Still, Andrew believed he could teleport them to Dunnas, Cannaris, and Star City, where they could move with relative ease, except for Cannaris, where things had not ended well.
Even now, the palace in Cannaris operates normally, but its employees do not leave the establishment because it is dangerous. Fortunately, teleportation existed, so Andrew would transport them to other cities to avoid being confined all the time.
After thinking for a while, he decided this was the best course of action and then shared his plan with Seraphine and his wives. Although the other Heavenly Palaces were far away, with teleportation between them, the distance was negligible.
Seraphine liked the idea immediately, but Andrew’s wives were somewhat worried. They knew the enemies they were facing and how powerful they were, so they did not want Andrew to take such risks.
If it were a short trip, they would have no issue, but the Demon Realm was quite far away. If they traveled by carriage in the same way they had reached the Duchy of Cannes, it would take about a month.
That was plenty of time for their enemies to attack, and although Andrew had his trump card, it wasn’t something he could use at any moment, as it came with consequences. Hearing Andrew’s wives’ reasoning, Seraphine immediately refused to carry out the plan.
Although she had only known Andrew for a short time, now that she had his apostle seal, she did not want him to take any risks. Once again, they were in a dilemma. They didn’t know what to do; Andrew’s plan was risky, but there wasn’t a better alternative. Even if Seraphine traveled back, it wasn’t a solution.
Seraphine could return and bring her sisters, but she was not powerful enough to travel with a large group of succubi without attracting attention and facing dangers. Even if Oliver, Sansa, and Castor accompanied her, it wouldn’t guarantee their safety. Running out of ideas, Andrew gathered all his close allies and shared the situation with them.
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Unfortunately, no one came up with a viable plan. Not even Oliver and Gaston, who were known for their strategic thinking, found a good solution. Since they were getting nowhere, Andrew decided to consult Zaros.
Lately, he had been relying on him a lot, but having the succubi under his command was crucial, and with no better ideas, he sought the wisdom of the ancient vampire.
The others were hesitant to depend on Zaros, just like Andrew, but they had to admit they had no other options and needed to resolve this matter. Andrew, accompanied by Oliver and Seraphine, traveled to the Pixoy family mansion.
Given they had always been under their watch, by the time they arrived, they were already expected. The old vampire butler, Lucían, greeted them at the mansion door with a straight and servile posture. He acted like a perfect butler despite not actually being one. He simply enjoyed playing the role to keep himself busy; it was like a hobby for him.
Upon descending from the carriage, Andrew and Oliver greeted him respectfully, and the vampire butler returned the gesture. However, it was Seraphine who reacted in an exaggerated manner.
Her respect was evident in her bow, which surprised Andrew and Oliver, but that was because they didn’t know that both Zaros and Lucían had great reputations in the Demon Realm, so no one from there would act differently.
Lucían merely smiled and said, "You don’t need to be so formal, little one," which didn’t relax Seraphine in the slightest. Seeing that he couldn’t convince her to be more informal, he let it go and then guided them to Zaros’s office.
If Seraphine had been extremely respectful towards Lucían, she practically knelt before Zaros as if he were an emperor. Fortunately, Andrew was present and prevented this. He had already realized that Zaros was a revered figure for Seraphine, but now that she was his apostle, he couldn’t allow his apostles to bow before others. It was a strange sense of pride that even Andrew didn’t know where it came from.
Zaros smiled, watching Andrew scold Seraphine even in his presence. He wasn’t offended at all; in fact, he agreed with Andrew. "Little one, the young Andrew is right. Now that you hold a direct title from a future god, you can’t make him lose face by bowing to anyone, no matter how powerful they are," Zaros advised.
Being one of the few who knew many details about gods and God Candidates, Zaros understood perfectly Andrew’s reprimand towards his apostle, which is why instead of being upset, he guided Seraphine.
Reluctantly, Seraphine accepted and tried to be less servile—though it was evident she was still intimidated in his presence. Even though it wasn’t ideal, Andrew allowed it. He couldn’t expect her to drop her respect for Zaros overnight after carrying this belief for centuries.
Andrew decided to focus on discussing their problem with Zaros. He didn’t hold back and shared everything honestly, including his proposal to travel in person. Zaros listened attentively but with a relaxed demeanor, not interrupting his story.
After several minutes of hearing everything, Andrew fell silent, waiting for Zaros to respond. Zaros had no obligation to give him advice but also no reason to withhold it. "I can’t leave the city often, but we could ask Elidyr to send some of his liquid spirits as guards," Zaros suggested thoughtfully.
Andrew and the others were pleased with this alternative, but then Zaros added, "However, it’s not good to become accustomed to being protected." This statement made everyone frown.
Seeing their expressions, Zaros clarified, "Andrew, a God Candidate doesn’t ascend under the protection of their guards. As with everyone, dangers bring benefits". "So, you mean to say that taking risks is better because it will help me grow?" Andrew asked to confirm he understood Zaros’s words correctly, and Zaros simply nodded.
"I understand your concerns, and I know you are not a combat-oriented God Candidate. Moreover, your enemies are not simple, but if you keep relying on protection, how will you face the Fallen God if he returns?" Zaros said seriously.
"It may seem like you’re taking unnecessary risks, but I believe adversity is necessary for growth. No powerful being had an easy path," he concluded.
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Though with grim expressions, Andrew, Oliver, and Seraphine understood his point. However, it did not change the fact that they were worried. Despite noticing this, Zaros didn’t offer any more help. It was clear he had no intention of providing support and even seemed to encourage Andrew to travel alone.
After exchanging a few more words, Andrew left with his companions. Once they had departed, Lucían asked, "I know you didn’t lie to him, but don’t you think it’s too risky to send him without protection?" to which Zaros replied with a smile, "That’s true. While adversity will help him grow, sending him alone is dangerous."
"Then why did you tell him that?" Lucían inquired, and Zaros, still smiling, replied, "I only told him I wouldn’t protect him openly. At least not visibly, to prevent giving him a false sense of security."
Lucían’s eyes widened, realizing the implications. Zaros had no intention of letting anything happen to Andrew, so he only said he wouldn’t protect him openly. His plan was to speak with Elidyr and send guards to protect them secretly in case something they couldn’t handle arose. He merely wanted Andrew to get used to the tension of travel and the uncertainty.
When Andrew and the others returned to the Palace of Cannes, they shared what Zaros had said, which only depressed everyone further. However, Andrew was seriously considering Zaros’s words. "There’s no gain without danger," he told himself, and Fluffy, who could hear his thoughts, smiled. He agreed with Zaros’s words and, even having guessed his plan, chose to remain silent.
He also believed Andrew needed to be more daring, so he kept quiet, and Andrew, unaware of this, made his decision. "Oliver and Sansa, you will accompany me along with Seraphine to the Demon Realm," he declared.
