Their world doesn't need gods.

Chapter 262 Cheryl's Wish

"Hey... you did it with Rose, didn't you?"

After Cheryl locked the door of the room, she immediately cornered Alfred and questioned him.

“Um… yes.”

Cheryl's aura was quite intimidating, and even Alfred couldn't help but look away slightly when answering, so as not to look at her devilish expression.

"Asshole! Damn it...Rose finally chose you after all."

Cheryl was quite dissatisfied, but she didn't say much to Alfred.

"Since you have already attacked Rose, you must take responsibility for this! If you dare to abandon Rose or make her sad in the future, I will never let you go!"

She acted as if she were Rose's sister and threatened Alfred.

Although according to seniority, Rose is actually Sheryl's aunt.

"Don't worry, I will never abandon you or make Rose sad."

"Don't forget what you said. Oh, and since you've already taken action against Rose, don't try to target that girl Adelaide again."

Cheryl raised her finger and emphasized to Alfred seriously.

"Huh? Why did you suddenly mention Adelaide?"

Alfred asked confused.

How should I describe the relationship between Cheryl and Adelaide... It's not good, but the two of them have a good understanding of each other. When they quarrel, they both know each other's weaknesses and can easily get into a big fight.

But when it comes to their relationship, Sheryl has almost never mentioned Adelaide to Alfred alone. She always tried to ignore his existence intentionally or unintentionally.

This time, Cheryl actually took the initiative to bring up the matter of Adelaide, and Alfred felt something was quite wrong.

"That stupid girl turned out to be my sister from my previous life... Anyway, don't do anything to her!"

"Don't worry, I won't."

"Wait a minute, that girl is my sister from my previous life, why do I feel like you're not shocked at all?"

Cheryl put her face close to Alfred and asked in surprise.

Looking at her expression as if she had seen a rare creature, Alfred really didn't know what kind of reaction she expected from him.

"Uh...how should I put it? I've always felt that you two are quite similar, like sisters who grew up together. So I had a vague feeling that things would turn out like this."

Alfred replied rather awkwardly.

He had been thinking for a long time, Cheryl and Adelaide quarreled every day, and even called each other sisters in their previous lives. Don't they really need to confirm each other's identities?

But every time Alfred mentioned this issue, the two of them tacitly said that it was absolutely impossible, and they cooperated very well to be fierce to Alfred...

“Wha, is, is that so?!”

"Compared to the fact that Adelaide is your sister in your previous life, I have something more important to discuss with you now."

Alfred said as he grabbed Cheryl's shoulders and put some distance between them.

Cheryl's cheeks flushed and she glared at Alfred with dissatisfaction.

She seemed to want to complain that Adelaide was her sister in her previous life. Isn’t this important enough?

But seeing Alfred's serious expression, Cheryl realized the seriousness of the problem.

“First of all, regarding the god worshipped by the Annu religion, Antonio’s identity has become clearer now, but the situation is much more troublesome than I expected.

Although the plan to assassinate Rose failed, I don't think he will just leave us alone. If he takes action next, it is very likely that he will directly retaliate against us who are in the way."

Alfred said.

"Personally, I hope that you can stay with us, Sheryl, so that we can take care of each other. But if you have other plans and intend to leave Illya and Arya, I will not stop you.

I just hope you can be more careful when you are alone."

"It's not your turn to care about me! I did want to leave Illya and Arya and go to the southern part of the empire alone to investigate the 'Black Saint', but Adelaide is now in Illya and Arya, and she is also in the script designed by Antonio.

For the sake of that girl, I will stay here for now."

Sheryl replied.

It seems that she is quite worried about Adelaide who is usually lazy.

Alfred also felt that Adelaide was reliable when she was serious, but she was a little stupid at other times. If it was his sister, he would definitely be worried. He could fully understand Cheryl's current mood.

However, Alfred was very concerned about the 'Black Saint' mentioned by Cheryl.

Sera and Kelly from [Underworld] also heard this name from the four captives of the Annu Cult.

However, even Dean, who also came from the southern part of the empire, did not know any useful information about this "Black Saint" who was quite influential in the southern part of the empire.

All the information about the 'Black Saint' is confusing, and one can't help but wonder whether this girl was fabricated by the Annu Cult for some purpose.

"Do you know the 'Black Saint'?"

Alfred inquired.

"You have indeed investigated it. I don't know more information than you do. I just know that there is such a person in the cult in the southern part of the empire. And she, like me, seems to be particularly cared for by Antonio."

(Tong Si, the Black Saint in the southern part of the empire... there are more clues.)

Alfred pondered in his mind.

"Oh, and about the reward. I've said before that if you're willing to help, I'll help you take revenge on the Duke of Oupold in return.

Although my subordinates have already begun to prepare the basic arrangements, I want you to decide how to retaliate and to what extent."

"Eh?!"

Cheryl looked dumbfounded, totally confused as to what Alfred was talking about.

"Any questions?"

“No, no… Even if you said you would fulfill your promise and help me take revenge on the Duke of Opold’s family, they are now the largest family in the empire second only to the royal family, and you made revenge sound so easy…”

"It's because of their large size that they have many weaknesses. And most of the people in Duke Opold's family are arrogant and conceited, which actually makes them quite hateful."

Alfred explained with a shrug.

"You are so arrogant... I don't think you have the right to criticize others. Forget it, you have been ignorant of yourself for a long time."

Cheryl complained dumbfoundedly.

Alfred really wanted to refute, wondering how he had lost his self-awareness.

It is clear that up to now, he has been trying to examine himself objectively.

But Cheryl spoke up. She looked at Alfred with a look that suddenly became a little dim.

"I want them to disappear from the empire like Count Lindbergh's family. Can you do it?"

She asked in a low voice.

"Of course there is no problem, it just takes some time. The third prince of the empire, Charles, is eager to take the throne, and the Duke of Opold's family is his biggest supporter and backer.

Because that idiot Charles was planning to drag the Duke of Elect into trouble and do something stupid like a coup. And that bastard even wanted to propose a marriage to my beloved sister, so I planned to deal with him and the Duke of Opold's family together.

According to the plan we have prepared, it will take about three to five years to completely destroy the Duke of Opold and make him disappear from the empire. Can you accept this?"

"No problem. It just so happens that I also plan to take care of that girl Adelaide, so I will stay in Illya Alia for the time being. And I have to keep an eye on you to prevent you from doing anything to hurt Rose."

Cheryl maintained her dim and lifeless eyes and smiled as she answered Alfred.

Well, she looks pretty scary now, like a yandere who would suddenly take out a kitchen knife.

"By the way, you actually have a younger sister. This is the first time I've heard of this."

Cheryl asked curiously.

"Yes, she is the daughter of my father and the third wife. She is a very sensible and obedient child!"

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—Charles—

"Ah!"

In the reception room of the Duke of Electra's mansion, Charles sneezed loudly.

(Tsk, that damn girl Erica, is she talking bad about me behind those idiots' backs again?)

Charles thought unhappily in his heart and looked at Ron, the current head of the Duke of Electre family and Alfred's father, who was sitting opposite him.

"Mr. Ron, can you give me a response to my proposal some time ago?"

Charles crossed his legs and looked superior, questioning Ron.

Charles looked down on the Duke of Elektra because they were really a bunch of weirdos. Not only were they not interested in the nobles' pursuit of status and fame, but they also did some weird things.

To give a simple example, since the second Duke of Elect, there have been few dukes who have served in the position of Duke of Elect for a full ten years.

The reason is that once their children grow up, these Dukes of Elect will leave the big pot of the Duke's family to their children to deal with, and then go to do what they like.

The Duke of Elect is probably the dukedom with the widest range of occupations among the imperial nobility.

Anyone who has sat in this position, even if he chooses to be a duke in a career such as businessman, scholar or artist, is already considered quite respectable.

In the past, there were dukes who happily became chefs, carpenters or jewelers after leaving office...

Except for the first Duke of Elect, all the Dukes of Elect have made a name for themselves in their "careers", but there has never been a real nobleman.

Imperial nobles such as Charles, whose ideas and concepts are conservative at best and narrow-minded at worst, certainly cannot understand the ideas of the Duke of Electra's family and exclude and belittle them as aliens.

However, the Duke of Elect's family was very rich. And the heads of the families were obviously weak in combat, but they had the same peculiar charm as their ancestor Elect, and they were always able to recruit a group of extremely capable concubines.

Moreover, although these family heads are usually calm in temperament, they can be very ruthless when they get angry.

In the past, there was an imperial emperor supported by the Duke of Opold who tried to suppress the Duke of Elect.

At that time, the head of the Duke of Elect announced in front of the emperor that he would fight the royal family to the end.

The Duke of Electo controlled the Imperial Bank at the time, and five of the seven largest chambers of commerce on the continent were run by the Duke of Elect behind the scenes.

At that time, the then Duke of Elect said that at worst, if you bring down the Duke of Elect's family, the economy of the empire will collapse as well, and you will all be buried with us.

The other party said so. The emperor, who was supported by the Duke of Opold's family at the time, was also very weak in character and really had no way to deal with Duke Elect.

By the way, two years later, the Duke of Elect stepped down and opened a large aristocratic restaurant in the imperial capital so that he could cook himself.

Less than two years after his daughter and her husband took over the Duke's family, the emperor supported by the Duke of Leopold's family was forced to abdicate by his own daughter.

Even Charles was not sure whether the Duke of Elect's family was involved in the matter.

In addition, the son of the Duchess, Alfred's grandfather, Tons, also beheaded the then Imperial Marshal in the duel in front of all the nobles of the empire.

In the past, in order to protect the baronial family of his wife Carolina, Ron had used assassination to "bloodbath" some lords and nobles in the western and southern parts of the empire.

With the protection of Milenda from the Duke of Christiana's family and the current Queen Rosalind II, Ron was able to carry out a series of assassinations without any problems.

With such a history, although Charles looked down on Ron, he was also careful not to touch the other party's bottom line.

If he fails to win over the Duke of Electo's family, he will be the one who suffers the most.

Charles didn't think he would lose to the useless people in the Duke of Elect. But if the empire was already in ruins when he took over, then Charles would lose the meaning of being an emperor.

Ron didn't answer immediately, but took a sip from his teacup.

Although Charles was getting a little impatient waiting, he had no intention of urging anyone.

"Your Highness Charles, why do you think the first Duke of Elect voluntarily gave up his territory?"

Ron suddenly said inexplicably.

"Why are you suddenly talking about this?"

Charles asked back unhappily.

He wondered if Ron was just trying to buy time for him.

"Because he doesn't want Electra and the Christiana family to fight each other."

Ron answered briefly.