Betrayed by the Succubus, I Raise a Twelve-winged Angel

Chapter 359 - 360: Vera’s Apology

With Aster Grant’s return, everyone felt as if they had finally seen their backbone.

After a round of greetings, Zane Drake laid out before Aster the greatest problem currently facing the Human Race that they had just been discussing.

"Aster, now that you’ve taken control of the Divine Pattern, do you have any way to let us old guys..."

"Comprehend it faster!"

"The Human Race is beset by crises right now; we can’t place the entire burden of our people on your shoulders alone!"

Hearing Zane Drake’s words, Aster was stunned for a moment. He pondered, then slowly spoke:

"Drake, I actually planned to deal with this in a while, but since you’ve brought it up..."

Aster’s gaze fell on Zane Drake, Cavan Vero, and the Queen of the Holy See.

At present, only these three within the Human Race had reached the Half-step Totem Level.

However...

Now Abel Vance and the others were only a single step away from the Half-step Totem Level.

Aster nodded. It was indeed time to help Zane Drake and the others comprehend Laws.

Even existences at the Totem Level had no way to help others comprehend Laws.

But...

He could!

He possessed the ability to create various Laws, and could fully bring them to the level of Law Control.

This was completely different from Totem Level existences, who merely used the Power of Laws to stir the Heaven and Earth Laws.

It was just that...

The difficult part now was to find out exactly which Laws suited Zane Drake and the others best!

After thinking for a moment, Aster slowly spoke:

"How about this, then! Drake, gather the Human Race and all Races on friendly terms with us!"

"We’ll hold a grand assembly. At this conference, I will help all Half-step Totems comprehend the Power of Laws."

Hearing this, Zane Drake was shocked.

He had been asking Aster with a ’might as well try’ mentality, but he had not expected...

Aster actually did have a way!

And judging from Aster’s tone just now, helping others comprehend Laws seemed extremely easy for him.

How was that possible?

Could Aster be even more formidable than a Totem-Level existence?

But Aster was not someone who boasted. Since he said so, it meant he had a certain degree of confidence.

Thinking of this, a trace of excitement instantly flashed in Zane Drake’s eyes.

"Good! I’ll give the order immediately!"

After arranging everything, Zane Drake’s gaze fell on Elara Crimson.

During this period, this little girl from the Fox Clan had helped the Human Race greatly.

Thus, he turned to Aster and said:

"Kid Aster, Little Elara is really something! While you were gone, it was her who helped me handle all sorts of Human affairs!"

Suddenly receiving Zane Drake’s praise, and in front of Aster no less...

Elara Crimson’s face flushed with a faint blush, and she immediately lowered her head.

"I can’t help Master in battle, so I can only do what I can in other areas to assist Master."

Hearing this, Aster’s gaze fell on Elara Crimson.

It was only with Zane Drake’s reminder that he realized Elara Crimson possessed such outstanding talent in administration.

It was just that...

This Little Fox was still a bit too self-abasing.

Aster could understand, though. After all, the brilliance of Lazuli, Vera, and Veridia was simply too dazzling.

It was perfectly normal for Elara Crimson to have such thoughts.

But this also reminded Aster of something: he seemed to have somewhat neglected the growth of his other Beastbond partners under him.

Such as Elara Crimson and Sally...

These Beastbonds were not weak at all, but he had forgotten to help them improve.

Thinking of this, Aster placed his hands on Elara Crimson’s shoulders.

He gently shook his head, then looked into Elara Crimson’s eyes with utter seriousness.

"Don’t deny yourself. Since I chose to form a Contract with you, that means..."

"You have something uniquely your own!"

"What’s more, it’s not that you’re not good at fighting—you just haven’t found the right way yet!"

Hearing Aster’s reassurance, Elara Crimson lifted her eyes in disbelief to look at him.

She had originally thought that Aster had only formed a Contract with her because of her mother’s dying request.

So she had always felt very inferior deep down.

She even carried a trace of guilt whenever she faced Aster.

But now...

She saw no trace of deceit in Aster’s eyes, only complete sincerity.

"Really?"

Aster nodded, once more giving her a firm affirmation.

Seeing this scene, Zane Drake and the others signaled everyone to leave, giving the space to Aster.

However...

Just as they were leaving...

A green figure blocked their path.

It was Vera!

At this moment, Vera had her arms crossed before her chest, looking somewhat conflicted.

When leaving the Divine Realm, Aster had given her an order.

Although Aster had forgiven her, that did not mean...

That what Vera had done was simply written off.

Whether it was her earlier refusal to help the Human Race enter the Divine Realm...

Or later, in the Divine Realm itself, when she sought to strike at the Human Race.

Even though Vera had been corroded by the Insect Emperor’s Will, these were still things she had done.

Therefore...

She still owed Zane Drake and the others a proper, formal apology!

Looking at the puzzled Zane Drake and the others, Vera drew in a deep breath and her eyes grew firm.

"I’m sorry!"

...

The next day.

Representatives of every Race rushed in from all directions, crowding the vast square until there was no room to move.

The noisy discussions surged like waves, and many faces showed clear impatience.

"What did they summon us so urgently for this time?"

"Exactly, exactly! We’ve got our own matters to handle!"

"I heard some Human named Aster Grant has returned. Probably this guy wants to announce some trivial nonsense!"

Whispers instantly spread throughout the venue.

With the steady rise of the Human Race during this period...

More and more new Races had joined them.

However, whether these new Races were truly loyal to the Human Race—no one knew.

Amid this hubbub, the Oceanic Clan’s camp appeared especially quiet.

Mermaid Princess Alia listened to the slightly contemptuous chatter about Aster around her, her little face puffing up in anger, blue eyes almost spitting fire.

"These people are awful. This time it’s clearly a great blessing, yet they still talk like that!"

The Mermaid Princess Alia’s ability was extremely special.

She had a very strong Perception of events that were about to happen.

She sensed that this matter would be extremely beneficial to the Oceanic Clan.

Moreover, Aster had previously saved the Oceanic Clan and even provided them with a place to settle.

Thus, hearing these people speaking this way, Alia was utterly furious.

But Elder Tortoise at her side stopped her.

"Princess, we’re not in the Oceanic Clan now. We must keep a low profile."

Hearing this, Alia pouted in reluctance, but still heeded Grandpa Turtle’s words.

She just couldn’t help standing on tiptoe, constantly looking toward the direction of the high platform.

She had a premonition that she would soon be able to see Lord Aster.

And just then...

Several figures slowly appeared atop the high platform.

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