They all call me Great Master

Hunger is always the most authentic feeling.

When a person even loses the sense of hunger, then they are no longer a person, or rather... that would be a dead person.

Of course, one might also call them the walking dead.

Mikhail, known as the 'Lady of Sorrow', transformed from them to It, and then from It to Her.

But even she felt hunger.

In fact, she immensely enjoyed the process of satisfying that hunger.

It's more than just swallowing and filling the stomach.

It's a psychological enjoyment.

The thrill of hunting and pursuit always captivates her.

Thus, the 'Lady of Sorrow' is very familiar with the feeling of hunger.

And so, when Arthur revealed 'One Sword' and 'One Insect', the previously defiant 'Lady of Sorrow' fell silent.

She became afraid.

However, soon she shouted—

"Do you think you can scare me?"

Listening to these words brimming with bluff, Arthur laughed.

"As a god, you truly are arrogant.

I've heard you became a god from a mortal.

Do you still remember the humility you had as a mortal?"

Arthur seemed quite curious.

But in fact, his curiosity about the 'Lady of Sorrow' had already waned quickly.

Arthur knew quite a bit about the other party.

And some secret information?

Arthur believed he could get hold of it too.

As for their power, experience, and so on?

He clearly knew that their power wasn't suitable for him.

Because in its initial stage, their power was not a true 'ritual', but more like a bloodline.

As for the secret techniques?

Arthur had some thoughts, but given their relationship, even if taught, he dared not learn.

In fact, such flawed secret techniques wouldn't even broaden his knowledge, instead, they'd lead him astray.

Broadening horizons was what he needed to do.

As for experiences?

This might be the only part that interested Arthur.

It's also the most important bargaining chip for the 'Lady of Sorrow'.

Arthur was eager to know how Miha, and Yiluo became her.

Becoming a god?

Arthur had considered that too.

Even under normal circumstances, the Fifth Order is enough to be called a 'demigod', and he, having the Seventeen Order, thought the same.

Because—

Arthur clearly understood the difficulty of the Seventeen Order.

Having witnessed 'Mimi's Ascend Step', Arthur had an unimaginable understanding.

In the early stage of advancement, the first, second, third, and fourth orders, because 'Mimi burned herself to pave the way', he could advance quickly, but the Fifth Order?

Count Bernaken burned himself, and under the premise that Marquess of Ainhars was already a Third Order 'Ascend Steper', it was only then that the Marquess of Ainhars could smoothly become a 'demigod', ensuring the legacy of the 'Demon Hunter'—these matters, the Marquess of Ainhars did not hide from Arthur.

Because, in the Marquis's view, Arthur was clear about this.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken his private treasury and treasure ring so calmly.

And discussing with Arthur shows that the Marquis hopes Arthur can provide some guidance.

As for the Old Earl?

The Marquess of Ainhars was clear that the final moment would be the disappearance of the Old Earl.

He hoped the Old Earl could stay.

Of course, he genuinely disliked the Old Earl.

Yet, there was gratitude too.

What could Arthur do about this?

He could only smile.

And then, mysteriously pointed at the sky, and then at the earth.

Most people might not understand, but the Marquess of Ainhars understood at once.

'Contract!

Arthur, you cannot tell me more because of the contract, right?

Indeed, the path to ascension has no shortcuts!'

The Marquess of Ainhars readily accepted Arthur's 'explanation'.

And this Marquis did not have the slightest doubt.

In the eyes of the Marquis, this was the right attitude—knowledge is priceless, and in South County, it's not just empty words.

Moreover, the Old Earl also greatly acknowledged this principle.

Because he did the same.

Regarding the news and information about the Fifth Order on the 'Demon Hunter's Path', everyone who knew about it signed a contract, and any thoughts of divulging it to outsiders would face repulsion, and any genuine attempts to act would result in instant death, with such deaths spreading further.

In simple terms, even those present couldn't escape.

Only death would assault them.

This cautious approach had minimized the exposure risk.

Afterward, the Marquess of Ainhars did not inquire further.

Instead, he continued to delve deeply with Arthur.

Furthermore, due to asking a foolish question, this Marquis, feeling guilty as if to compensate, shared all he knew about ascending to 'demigod', including those who took shortcuts.

'Absorb the Power of Faith, then get devoured by the Poison of Faith, and upon becoming Her, lose oneself...'

Arthur silently recited these words in his heart.

Then, he shook his head discreetly.

He had the Seventeen Order, and he absolutely wouldn't take that path.

However, knowing about it wasn't a bad idea.

Arthur clearly knew direct inquiry would not pay off.

Though the 'Lady of Sorrow' was a bit stupid, she wasn't utterly clueless. If she realized, it would be counterproductive.

Therefore, without waiting for her answer, Arthur picked up the [Spider Blood Claw]—

"If you forget, I can teach you.

A lament from a former demigod is a decent sleep aid for me.

Hope you can endure a few more days."

With this, Arthur's lips curled.

That smile brimmed with excitement, anticipation, and in those deep eyes, the reflection of candlelight seemed to light up instantly.

A sense of perversion surged naturally.

[Bluff] flickered repeatedly at this moment.

If the hunger caused by the previous 'One Sword One Insect' frightened the 'Lady of Sorrow',

then Arthur's current expression made her scalp tingle, eliciting a memory deeply suppressed within she dared not recall.

And that memory was precisely what Arthur targeted.

When that lady was part of a sister pair, they should have been witches.

Whether from her familiarity with 'Glast', or sewing herself with 'parasitism velvet', it was full of witch style.

Then what did a pair of witches who were unknown before becoming demigods encounter?

Thinking about the Northern Territory in the Holy Empire Era, it was indeed self-evident.

Or rather, given their witch legacy, they still chose the 'shortcut', what did they encounter back then?

Arthur didn't know.

But Arthur knew what to do.

This approach would have no effect on a typical 'demigod', even one dying wouldn't work, but for a shortcut 'demigod', even if just heavily injured, it worked effectively.

Under the Poison of Faith, such 'short-cut demigods' not only became twisted into madmen but had deep psychological flaws that never healed.

The Marquess of Ainhars said it.

Arthur believed the Marquis wouldn't deceive him on this matter.

And indeed, he was right.

In the next moment—

"Stop!

Cease!

Father Maplu, please don't hurt my sister!"

A scream rang out.

Not the voice of the 'Lady of Sorrow', but that of a young girl.

Or rather accurately...

Miha.