Omnis.

The origin of the world, the source of the gods. The one known as the omnipotent and highest goddess.

That kind of existence has since become merely a legend by now.

But, at this moment, Shien saw her. Saw this peerless goddess lying down in a field of flowers as she deeply slumbered.

However, thats not the thing that surprised Shien the most.

The thing that surprised Shien the most is that legendary goddesss looks.

You two

Shien took a look at that slumbering goddess and then took a look at Nien with a speechless expression.

It couldnt be helped.

The Highest God Omnis that Nien mentioned looked exactly identical to her.

But when Nien stared at the goddess that was completely identical to her among the flowers, her eyes were cold, and even had a hint of hatred in them.

I know what youre thinking. Nien spoke tonelessly, Theres a reason for us looking identical.

Only, Nien didnt seem to want to say what that reason is.

And Shien could feel it too, that its a taboo subject.

Thus, Shien could only suppress his confusion and instead ask something else.

Whats with her then?

Given that the Highest God Omnis was deeply slumbering like that, it feels like something unbelievable has happened to her.

As Shien thought that, Nien instead ended up breaking out in laughter.

You think that something happened to her? Nien spoke sarcastically, Theres no way thats possible. Shes the all powerful Highest God, the greatest and most peerless existence. Baring the Demon King Claudis, who else could do anything to her?

Then whys she like that then? Shien fell silent for a moment before asking, Is she really just simply sleeping?

The response to that question was a firm answer though.

Thats right. She really is just sleeping. And this sleep has gone on for a thousand years at that.

The sarcastic look on Niens face not only didnt disappear, it even became more and more pronounced.

In the eyes of that goddess, besides the Demon King Claudis, all else in the world are nothing more than something like a pebble on the side of the road.

Its because she had created everything, that she ruled over everything. She could control all life and events with but a whim, and even the world itself is something that she can change with a snap of her fingers.

Thus, she places no importance in anything. She wont seriously look at anything. The only thing that can actually get her attention is Demon King Claudis.

As she spoke, Niens tone turned more and more resentful.

Even though she had wanted to defeat the Demon King since she was born. To defeat Claudis and slay the only natural threat to her. But after shes reached her goal, she lost all interest in everything else.

After loosing the only thing she cared about, after loosing her lone obsession, was there really anything in this world that she could create at a whim thats worth her paying attention to?

No, there isnt anything at all.

Nien turned to look at Shien.

The result is that woman decided to slumber. She believed that this world no longer required her to continue, nor is there any need for her to interfere anymore.

With that kind of thoughs, she havent woken up once since the creation of the divine realm. She just continued to lie there, eternally existing alongside the world itself.

Arent you stunned? Arent you speechless?

But thats the Highest God. This is the omnipotent Omnis. A true divine being beyond creation itself. Shes completely different from us be it in thoughts or point of view.

She really is something, right?

As she got to this point, Niens tone of voice has already gotten very strange.

Its like she resented something, but also that she was sorrowful for some reason. It made it that Shien really didnt know just what to say in response.

Shien only wanted to know one thing.

Then, just why did you summon me?

Shien asked the question that he wanted to know the most.

Rather than the unfathomable nature of the Highest God Omnis, rather than the relationship between Nien and that goddess, this was what Shien wanted to know more.

In response, Nien calmed herself back down and looked at Shien serenely. Then, she finally answered.

I told you. I wanted you to defeat the Demon King. Nien said, You might think that Im lying, but this is the truth.

Truth? Shien frowned as he spoke, confused, But the Demon King has already been defeated. And it cant possibly be resurrected at that. Unless something were to happen to the Highest God Omnis, then she can never return to this world? Was that not right?

Thats right. Nien nodded, but she then continued, However, just because the Demon King cannot be resurrected, doesnt mean that a new one cant appear.

New one? Shien was stunned for a moment before his expression drastically changed.

He had basically guessed what Nien meant.

As expected

Someone is trying to create a new Demon King. Then theyll have the new Demon King replace the Old Demon King that cant be revived, take control of the demon race again, and then restart the war against the gods and mortals.

Nien so stated unambiguously.

Do you know why I summoned you at this time?

The reason for that is simple.

Its because you have already made contact with this secret.

Niens words instantly reminded Shien of that half centipede monster.

That monster. It cant be

Dont worry, right now, thats still just a monster is all. It wont become the Demon King. Nien first reassured Shien before continuing, But if things progresses on, then even if a new Demon King wasnt born, the three worlds and races of the gods, mortals, and demons will all end up seriously ruined by those pulling the strings in the dark. In the end, the war that has ceased for a thousand years may very likely be restarted, thus threatening the world.

Its for that sake that Nien summoned Shien.

Whos the one pulling the strings in the dark then?

Shien immediately asked.

I dont know. Nien shook her head, Ive discovered this situation, but Ive not been able to discover who the ones orchestrating all of this is. Im only certain that theyre definitely one of the Old Demon Faction, and their status within it is definitely not low either.

Shiens frown turned deeper and deeper.

The reason for that isnt just because of how sudden this all was. The greater reason was that Shien wasnt sure if he should trust Nien.

Of course, Nien had definitely already read that from Shiens mind.

Thus, she came before Shein.

Shien observed that unbelievably beautiful goddess as if trying to see through her mind.

However, just then, Nien reached out, grabbed Shiens neck, and forcibly dragged Shiens head down.

!?

Shiens eyes went wide with a disbelieving expression of shock.

Mnn

Nien had already closed her eyes as her alluring lips blocked Shiens mouth.

An unbelievably hot and exciting kiss ensued between Shien and Nien, giving the two of them the appearance of a pair of lovers in hot embrace.

It was only after some time that Nien finally pulled her wet lips from Shien. She stared at the still in shock Shien and grinned while blushing.

Whether or not to trust me, thats for you to decide for yourself.

Nien quietly spoke.

I just hope that youll understand that youre the one that Ive waited a thousand years for, as well as being the only thing that sustained me.

With those final words, Nien waved her hand and the space around the area warped.

Shien then vanished from the temple like he was never there to begin with.