After learning who she was, along with the debauched and extravagant lifestyle Ariel had once led, Cain genuinely wanted little to do with her.
Especially now that he had two wives whose adorable faces were every bit as lovely as Ariel's.
The happy Sword God was determined to protect his family.
"Hehe, please don't mind me, Lord Sword God. I actually have something to discuss with you this time."
"What is it? If you're asking my wives to serve as your bodyguards, I refuse."
"No, no, how would I dare? You'd kill me, Lord Sword God..." She had already witnessed just how much the invincible Sword God doted on his wives.
Ariel waved her hand with a faint smile, then grew serious.
"It's actually about the Dragon God's trial. I've decided to spend some time preparing before going to see the Armored Dragon King, Perugius..."
"Is that so? Sounds good. I wish you luck."
Cain added two sugar cubes to his cup, stirred with a spoon, and took a sip as he calmly watched Ariel.
"Um, could I ask you to help, Lord Sword God...?"
"Help? If I went, we'd end up fighting, wouldn't we? And I don't want to kill Perugius yet."
The Sword God spoke calmly, still gently stirring the milk tea in his cup as though discussing some trivial everyday matter.
Ariel, however, was too shocked to speak. Her mouth fell slightly open, her body stiffened, and her expression froze completely.
The way Cain had just spoken made it sound as though Perugius, one of the legendary Three Heroes who had defeated the Demon God Laplace, was someone he could kill anytime, anywhere, whenever he wished...
"What's wrong?! Ariel, should I call a doctor?"
Seeing Ariel's stunned expression, Cain put down his cup and blinked in confusion.