The rumble of wheels rose.
Four exceptionally magnificent black horses pulled a four-wheeled carriage in the style of the Western Middle Ages.
A burly blond man clad in full black armor effortlessly drove the carriage straight toward Heian-kyo.
Two people sat within the carriage: a middle-aged man dressed lavishly in a blood-red cloak, and a bewitching woman in black leather, with a black coat trimmed in red draped over it and pale golden hair falling to her shoulders.
They were Ferdinand, Lord of Greed, and his governor, Margarita.
The one driving the carriage was the executioner, Greta.
Margarita held a book emanating dim energy in her hands. "My lord Duke, the Destroyer Demon King's side has set out as well. Besides that, quite a few mongrels are tagging along, hoping to pick up a few scraps, lurking around us."
Ferdinand carried himself with elegance as he said softly, "It doesn't matter. Since they wish to follow, let them follow. When we withdraw, they can draw Japan's attention away. This world is not Japan's homeland. There are only Ito Katsunobu and Abe Takashi here. Those beings within the instances who have already embarked upon the road to godhood are our greatest opponents."
"Yes, I understand!" Margarita nodded.
"Later, you and Greta should expand the Greed Legion as much as possible. As for me, I'll seize their three divine artifacts before Vickerel can. I have now stepped onto this road to godhood as well. If I can obtain the authority within a divine artifact, even if I only seize one, not only will it greatly hasten my progress, but once I become a god, I will be stronger than others."
"Yes!" Margarita and Greta outside answered in unison.
Margarita then asked, "My lord Duke, how should we deal with that Lion Demon