Indra God Body

Hearing Annus's words, Lucifer grew slightly more serious and slowly put away his smile.

"Lord Annus... forgive my bluntness, but since you abandoned Birka back then, why did you come back?" Lucifer suddenly asked.

"Did I ever say I would not return? Birkans, Angel Islanders... everyone called me a god. How could I abandon my own people?" Annus said calmly.

"You still remember that you are a god?" Lucifer put on an astonished expression. "I thought you had completely forgotten the responsibilities of being one! Otherwise, why would you abandon your people and insist on going to the Blue Sea despite all opposition?"

Though he put on an exaggerated act, even Yale and Lilith could hear the resentment hidden within Lucifer's tone. The two exchanged glances, recalling certain events from the past.

Honestly, neither of them had expected Lucifer to be the one who usurped the throne. As for going down to the Blue Sea, Lucifer had indeed been the most strongly opposed to it at the time.

Yet among Annus's followers, Lucifer had undoubtedly been considered loyal—so loyal that it had even become fanatical and twisted.

Thus, when they learned that Lucifer was the usurper, Lilith and Yale had both been deeply shocked.

"Are you blaming me for choosing to leave back then?" Annus smiled.

"Shouldn't I?"

Lucifer suddenly sneered.

"Since you left, why come back? I have already replaced you! Under my control, the Sky Islands have flourished! Looking at the scale of the temple now, surely you can see that clearly, can't you?"

"The Sky Islands no longer need you, Annus!"

"How dare you! Anyone who disrespects Lord Annus deserves death!"

Lilith nearly rushed out, the Iron Cloud in her hand whipping through the air like a lash.

But Annus gently caught her, and she instantly stopped