Bathed in the bright sunlight, Hermes knelt on the vast land of the capital.

The pair of white-gold wings drooped limply, and the eyes lost their former proud golden light.

His face was pale as he stared at the crimson spear pressed against his chin, feeling the oppressive threat emanating from it.

He slowly raised his head, gazing at Aubrey with a complex expression.

Although Aubrey is no longer young, he exudes the same vigor he had in his youth.

At that moment, Hermes seemed to see the past, when he was still a human named 'Libo'.

He clearly remembered that it was when he first started walking in the capital under the name of Leather.

During that period, Aubrey's sister, Cassandra, was a prominent figure in the capital.

Her astonishing talent enabled the empire to win battle after battle, and the title of "War Saintess" was even spread throughout the streets and alleys.

Rumors spread that whoever marries Kasanna will become famous and achieve great success.

As a result, the elite young men in the capital began a competition to win the hearts of their beloved.

They flocked to the palace, hoping to win Princess Kasanna's heart or the old emperor's favor.

In this grand event, Lipoulter naturally wouldn't stand idly by.

He realized that this might be his only chance to infiltrate the core of the empire.

While the old emperor was still on the throne, the Cassidra Chamber of Commerce had already developed into a business giant with enormous wealth.

While bustling commercial streets established by the Cassidra Merchant Guild exist all over the world, the Karencia Empire is an exception.

Since its founding, the empire has been a nation that neither believes in nor needs gods.

The Cassidra Chamber of Commerce has established extensive business districts in various countries around the world, hosting a wide range of business activities.

Especially in countries that believe in gods.

Merchants flocked to Hermes, firmly believing that this god of commerce could bring them a continuous stream of wealth.

In order to promote economic development, many countries have allowed the Cassidian merchants, who worship Hermes, to establish commercial districts on their land.

But the Karencia Empire was unique.

“Only you, a nation that has never believed in gods.”

Hermes's frozen eyes held the despair of defeat.

Looking at the dignified and imposing Aubrey before him, he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

Indeed, the Karencia Empire was unique in that it never had a belief in gods.

The country's power made them feel they didn't need to rely on any gods.

Unlike other countries that practiced a system of decentralization, the Karencia Empire had only one emperor with full power.

When a disaster strikes that no subject can solve, the emperor always steps in to resolve it.

Therefore, within the empire, neither nobles nor commoners ever believed in gods, nor did they ever take these deities to heart.

More importantly, those gods have already left this world.

Even if someone were to believe in them, it wouldn't make any difference.

But ironically, this is precisely why Hermes, as a god, was able to defend the empire from the outside.

"So I changed my identity and entered your empire as a merchant with the surname Reiser."

"Finally, I would also like to thank your good brother, Levi."

He leaned back slightly, a smug look on his face.

It was as if he was telling Aubrey that all the disasters were caused by the people around him.

That period coincided with the end of all the Empire's wars.

The former emperor planned to select a suitable man to marry Cassandra off to another man.

Upon learning this news, Hermes disguised himself as Lipoulter Reiser and approached Kasanna as a merchant.

"Your Highness, you seem very distressed."

At that time, in the magnificent palace, the young Kasanna was half-lying on the bed.

He propped his head up with one hand, staring blankly at the flickering red flames in the fireplace, lost in thought.

The firelight illuminated her face, revealing a deep melancholy.

Kasanna received the news.

Saul VII, her father, intended to marry her off to the most perfect man in the empire.

Although at that time, many men pursued Kasanna.

But she already had someone else in her heart.

Reeve, Aubrey's good brother.

However, even though Princess Kasanna's feelings for Revi were so obvious, Revi still kept his distance and politely declined her affections.

This devastated Kasanna, who couldn't understand why Revey couldn't fall for her.

In this emotional state, she spent almost all her time immersing herself in thoughts of Rivi.

At that moment, the god, disguised as Riboot, seized the opportunity and silently entered Kasanna's room.

“I can help you, Your Highness.”

“If you are truly in love with him, I can help you get him.”

In her youth, Kasanna was deeply in love with Levi, so much so that when she heard Lipoult's words, she felt as if she had grasped at a lifeline.

This affection even made her forget her suspicions about the mysterious businessman before her.

All she wanted was Reeves.

Thus, under the cunning words of this deity, she quickly fell into a meticulously planned conspiracy.

A few days later, one night, Kasanna finally managed to arrange to meet Levi at a certain place.

This was an invitation from the princess, and although Levi was reluctant to accept it, even though he had made great contributions to the empire, he could not refuse such an invitation.

Because this could be seen as disrespectful to the royal family.

Left with no other choice, Revi arrived at the agreed time and place at a certain spot on the outskirts of the capital.

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