They Are the [Humans]

"You are a god."

The moment she said that, everyone in the room shifted their gaze away in unison.

The question of Theus's identity was like an elephant in the room in Castel—everyone simply pretended not to see it.

Theus, meanwhile, was in no position to say much, because no one would admit there was an elephant in the room.

And now, the child who had pointed out the emperor's new clothes had appeared!

Not only did Theus not get angry, his eyes lit up instead. "Ahem, Little Bu, remember this: I'm not a god."

"Huh? You're not a god? Then could you be...?" Before Little Bu could finish, the people beside her immediately stopped her—some tugged at her clothes, some grabbed her arm, and some covered her mouth. Theus's eyes widened. "What are you doing? Let her speak! What, are you afraid she'll guess wrong?"

"It's not that we're afraid she'll guess wrong." Nini forced out a fake smile. "We're mainly afraid she'll guess right."

Theus: "..."

He finally understood that his subordinates truly did not care what kind of being he was.

Even if Theus claimed to be an evil god, they would probably follow him into Hell.

That relieved Theus somewhat. After all, he really couldn't say what the Golden Throne was...

After a burst of chaos, Little Bu was led away, and Theus took out the letter from the wooden box.

The letter had never been opened. Frey had sent it over after seeing only the signature on the envelope, and even now, the sealing wax remained intact.

Everyone in the room formed a circle. Under their watchful eyes, Theus handed the letter to... Beatrice.

Beatrice widened her eyes in surprise and pointed at herself. "You want me to open it?"

"This letter was addressed to