Chapter 269 Grand Goal, Getting Belial's Support
Belial chuckled, clearly enjoying himself. "What\'s wrong, Aengus? Are you afraid I\'m going to steal her from you?" he joked—a rare occurrence.
"Father..." Bella interjected, her glare sharp enough to make her point clear. She wasn\'t going to let him cross any lines.
"Look at you... I was just appreciating her."
Belial sighed dramatically, taking a step back from Aria. Ariexhaled in relief, the distance easing her discomfort. Aria glanced at Bella with a grateful expression, silently appreciating her support.
Belial\'s playful demeanor faded abruptly, replaced by a serious intensity. His piercing gaze locked onto Aengus.
"So, now answer me, boy," he said, his tone grave. "What\'s your real goal for gathering so many demon minions?" .net
Aengus gave Bella a knowing glance, silently encouraging her to explain everything. He intertwined his fingers with both Bella\'s and Aria\'s hands, a gesture of unity and strength.
Bella took a deep breath, her resolve clear in her voice as she addressed her father. "Father, we have only one goal: to unify the world. We\'re not just fighting battles for conquest—we\'re striving for a greater purpose. And we\'re resolved to see it through."
Belial\'s eyes narrowed as he listened, gauging the determination in his daughter\'s voice. He could see the conviction in her, one that mirrored Aengus\'s calm confidence.
Aria, standing beside Aengus, already knew the purpose of his growing demonic army. It was one of the reasons she chose to align herself with Bella. Their shared goal of unifying the world wasn\'t just Aengus\'s ambition—it had become theirs as well. United under their husband\'s vision, the two women were resolved to walk the same path, ensuring the success of his dream.
Belial was too stunned to speak. The sheer audacity of the trio\'s goal—to challenge the entire world—seemed utterly insane.
"Are you three mad?" he finally barked, his voice tinged with both disbelief and concern. "You\'d need more than strength. You\'d need godly power and an army beyond imagination! Aengus, tell me you haven\'t lost your senses too!"
Aengus, calm and composed, could see that his father-in-law hadn\'t yet grasped the reality of the situation. It was time to give him a proper demonstration of his true strength.
"Yes, we know what it takes," Aengus replied in a voice that exuded dominance. "But tell me, is this strength enough?"
As he finished his words, Aengus began to unleash his aura—a blend of chaotic, fiendish energy intertwined with celestial purity. The aura rolled out in targeted waves, directed solely at Belial.
The sheer magnitude of Aengus\'s presence hit Belial like a tidal wave. His breath caught in his throat as he felt utterly insignificant, a mere speck of dust before a rising storm. Aengus\'s aura surged like an endless ocean, towering and unyielding, refusing to stop.
Belial could hardly believe it. His son-in-law had been holding back earlier, sparing him the despair of seeing just how wide the gulf between their powers truly was. Now, under the crushing weight of Aengus\'s aura, Belial felt the suffocating truth—Aengus was already on the cusp of Half-Godhood.
The realization struck hard. Belial had dreamed of one day reaching that exalted level himself, but the obstacles were insurmountable. Resources were scarce, and for demons, the divine path had long been severed.
Yet here stood Aengus, already walking the path of the gods. If this continued, it was no exaggeration to think that he might one day rival the Demon God himself.
Belial reevaluated his son-in-law with newfound awe. Aengus was no ordinary demon—he was heaven-defying and utterly unfathomable. For the first time, Belial dared to hope that Aengus might be the key to breaking through to the elusive Realm of Gods.
Bella and Aria remained unfazed, as Aengus\'s display of power had been carefully controlled to avoid alarming them. It was clear that he had shown his strength to Belial in his own way, making a point without putting others at risk.
Satisfied that he had made his point, Aengus suppressed his Chaotic Fiendish aura. He knew that if he had pushed any further, even unintentionally, the lower-ranked demons in the vicinity might not have survived.
With the demonstration over, Aengus, Bella, Aria, and Belial moved into the living quarters to discuss matters in detail. There, Aengus outlined his grand vision—how he had risen to power in the Human Realm, becoming an Emperor, and the steady formation of his empire.
Belial listened attentively as Aengus explained his strategy: to merge his forces from both the Human and Demon worlds once grew bigger. With this combined army, an unstoppable force of power and unity, they could conquer both worlds.
But Aengus\'s plan went beyond mere conquest—it was about ending the endless cycles of hatred and prejudice, and bringing about a lasting peace between humans and demons. Going against the Gods and the Demon God.
With Aengus\'s god-like power and the Grand Army of Liberation, they would force those who stood in their way to submit or face inevitable defeat.
Yet, submission wasn\'t the final goal—it was a means to purify the ingrained animosity, to create a world where demons and humans coexisted, sharing resources and living in mutual understanding. Aengus spoke of a future where both worlds could thrive together, with prosperity and peace unthinkable in the current age of division.
Belial, once skeptical, now found himself captivated by the vision. Aengus wasn\'t merely conquering—he was seeking to build a new world order, one where the bitterness between races would finally end, and abundance resources would be shared.
It was an ambition both grand and noble, and Belial began to see that it might just be possible—with a leader like Aengus at the helm.
"Now, Father, would you consider putting your army under my husband\'s command?" Bella demanded suddenly.
"Oh? Are you asking for your dowry, my dear?" Belial asked, amused.
Bella smiled as she held Aengus\' arm. "You can think of it that way. But I hope this doesn\'t make my other siblings jealous."
"Haha...Fine, I will give my full support. Perhaps your husband can help bring your mother back to me... I only want her in return," Belial offered, making a condition.
Aengus responded confidently, "Deal. We will bring Bella\'s mother back to you, Father-in-law."