Israel Invades Canaan

Perhaps because Ye Ting's identity as their creator had been made clear, or perhaps for some other reason, Samael became much warmer toward him.

Ye Ting took the opportunity to invite Samael to join them, even clearly defining her duty—as Lilith's guardian angel.

Samael was naturally willing to accept the request, but she still smiled bitterly and politely declined.

"As the creator of angels, you should know that while perfect angels are powerful, that power depends on the existence of Heaven. Having been cast out of Heaven, my connection to it has already been severed. In other words, though I may seem strong now, it is all just an empty show. After a single battle, my energy recovery will fail to keep up with my expenditure, and I will be unable to engage in high-intensity combat again for some time. Would you still be willing to take someone like me?"

"Of course." As if he did not care about Samael belittling herself, Ye Ting answered decisively. "In fact, not only you—so long as any angel I created is willing, I would gladly give them a home. Besides, who said we do not have something similar to Heaven here? What do you think sustains Astraea and the others' power?"

"Eh? Master, were you calling me?"

The moment she heard her name, Astraea eagerly ran over to Ye Ting's side.

"No, nothing of the sort." Pushing away the adorably clueless angel, Ye Ting continued to Samael, "If you are willing, open your body and mind. I will connect you to a new energy source right now."

"Sure. I would be delighted." Samael agreed readily, holding no guard against Ye Ting.

Then she felt magic power even more abundant than that of Heaven pour into her body.

"Mmm... I feel like I'm... being