Overlord: I’ve Been Recruiting Followers in Another World

Haha.

Seeing Lakyus still somewhat bewildered before him, the faint blush on her cheeks not yet completely faded, Kael couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. However, he didn't continue to tease her. He straightened his expression, returning to the dignified tone of a God. "Well, actually, I just think it's a shame. You have good qualifications. If you become my follower, you will grow even better in the future."

His words were like a cooling balm, slowly cooling Lakyus's flushed cheeks. The embarrassment receded slightly, replaced by logical thought.

After regulating her heartbeat and breath, Lakyus bowed deeply to the smiling Kael. "Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency. I will never forget this kindness." There was a sincere tone in her voice. "However, I still wish to explain to you that I have no intention of changing my current beliefs." She stated it respectfully, yet firmly.

"It's no problem."

Facing Lakyus's wise and honest refusal, Kael felt no anger whatsoever. Instead, he said magnanimously, "I have an unlimited lifespan, Lakyus. I can wait until the day you change your mind."

Hearing that, Lakyus's heart was slightly touched. A touch of gentleness from the mighty God, something she hadn't expected. Her qualifications were indeed better than ordinary people, and she had secretly been grateful for this before. A talent that stood out in this New World.

But through her contact with the Church of Destiny during this period, she didn't think her talent was anything worth mentioning in the presence of a God. Even if, as Kael joked earlier, he was attracted to her—a thought that still made her blush—he could easily get what he wanted, any woman, as long as he desired it. Kael's power was too immense.

So even though Lakyus didn't know Kael's true objective—whether it was purely for the growth of his power, or if there were deeper motives—he didn't treat her forcibly, and he also stated his willingness to wait for her to change her mind. This attitude made Lakyus feel an indescribable sensation: a mixture of deep respect, curiosity, and a faint, unfamiliar warmth.

Kael observed the strange expression on Lakyus's face, a mixture of swirling emotions. He couldn't help but smile inwardly. It was hard to say how effective this "patience" tactic would be against others, but it should be useful against Lakyus.

Because this little girl, though a formidable Adamantite Adventurer, was inherently kind-hearted and possessed a certain sense of gratitude. She held firm to her principles. As long as he could keep up with her, Kael estimated it wouldn't be a problem to "overcome" her and make her fully join.

The Blue Rose team was almost united—a significant military force. If Lakyus truly intended to join the Church of Destiny, the others, especially Gagaran and Evileye, would surely not flee and would follow their leader.

So, Kael didn't continue to fan the flames, letting the girl's emotions swirl on their own. He changed the topic: "Let's not talk about this. Is there anything else you want to discuss with me? If not, let's begin today's training."

Hearing Kael's question, Lakyus suppressed her lingering heartbeat, and said in a pleading tone, "Your Excellency, I am here for another matter." She took a breath. "I received a request for aid from my good friend, Princess Renner. She hopes that our Blue Rose can return to the capital and complete a task for her."

Princess Renner's commission? Kael's eyes shifted slightly, a strategic glint. He knew well the reputation of the "Golden Princess." He asked Lakyus, "What is the commission?"

"Well..." Lakyus clearly hesitated for a moment, weighing whether she should divulge this sensitive information. However, she decided to ignore the possibility of a leak. Her trust in Kael outweighed her fear. She told Kael the truth. "The commission is related to the kingdom's largest underground organization, Eight Fingers. Princess Renner has received some clues about Eight Fingers' headquarters and wants us to help investigate and see if we can follow those clues to eradicate this dark power."

As expected. Kael suddenly understood. He had already guessed this. Perhaps to maintain her own persona—as the "Golden Princess" beloved by the people—or to exchange interests with Demiurge of Nazarick, Princess Renner had indeed taken action against Eight Fingers in the original work.

So after Lakyus told Kael the news, he wasn't surprised. It was all part of the grand scenario.

Seeing he said nothing, Lakyus continued to plead, her voice a little more desperate. "We in Blue Rose promised you to help train the church members for three months, and we will never break our promise. However, we humbly request that you grant us time to mobilize. After completing Princess Renner's task, we will return to continue fulfilling our promise to you."

"Alright, I trust you." Kael nodded and agreed without hesitation, a quick and strategic decision. "You all may go." He had a bigger plan for Eight Fingers.

"Alright... if you need help, you can ask Enri for assistance." Kael added, a faint smile. "But you must ask the princess to pay you what's due. We in the Church of Destiny don't specialize in charity."

"Haha, I understand." Hearing the joke, Lakyus couldn't help but let the corner of her mouth curl slightly, a small, liberating laugh. She then saluted Kael and said, "Your Excellency, I bid you farewell here."

"Yes." Kael replied with a smile, nodding briefly.

After gaining permission, Lakyus left the hall, her steps now lighter and more purposeful. She prepared to meet with her teammates and return to the capital.

Kael sat on the throne and thought deeply, his eyes staring blankly ahead. Since the Golden Princess is ready to take action against Eight Fingers, I should also take action. It seems it's time to go to the royal capital. An golden opportunity.

"...By the way, I wonder where Cecilia and the others are now. They should be able to catch up in the capital operation, right?"

After obtaining Kael's permission, Cecilia, under Enri's arrangement, went with several Carne Village members to the noble's territory who had kidnapped her sister. According to time calculations, they should have already learned that Tuareninya was sold to the Eight Fingers Organization in the royal capital by that vile noble, and might already be rushing to the royal capital.

Although the Eight Fingers Organization was a major force in the criminal underworld, it also had a security division called Six Arms, whose six members were as strong as Mithril-ranked adventurers. However, the Carne Village residents who accompanied Cecilia were all around level 40, and equipped with advanced magic equipment that surpassed what Mithril-level adventurers could possess. They certainly wouldn't have trouble defeating the Six Arms' group of level 25 losers.

So Kael was never worried about their safety. They were more than capable.

As for whether they would act too slowly and cause Tuareninya to die before they could help her... that depended on Tuareninya's luck, Kael thought, without excessive emotion. He couldn't spend his days thinking about every character in the original novel. From the Carne Village incident to now, the timeframe might have already surpassed the point when the Royal Capital incident in the original novel began.

What if I told Cecilia directly, "Your sister is in an underground brothel in the royal capital." How would I explain that I knew this information secondhand? What if by the time Cecilia rushed to the capital, her sister Tuareninya had already been dealt with by the underground brothel and wasn't there at all? Wouldn't that be very embarrassing for me? Kael considered, an awkward scenario for him as a God.

"Since we're going to the capital, why not go to that place and take a look?" A brilliant idea sparked in his mind, combining efficiency and curiosity.

Kael noted this matter and then called Leinas and Enri. Daily training was a fixed program. Even though Blue Rose had to return to the royal capital, training would not be interrupted and would continue as usual, ensuring constant power growth.

Soon after, the sound of fierce combat once again echoed on the outskirts of E-Rantel, the rumble of skills and the screams of demons filling the air.

Thousands of miles away in the Re-Estize capital, a spatial fluctuation suddenly appeared in one of the city's quiet alleyways. Blue Rose and its four other members, including Gagaran and Evileye, materialized there in a flash.

"It feels better in the capital. We won't see so many monsters anymore!" Gagaran spread her arms and deeply inhaled the royal capital's air, a wide smile on her face. She said with emotion, relieved to be back in civilization.

Lakyus couldn't help but offer a small smile. It seemed her teammates in the Church of Destiny had been under considerable stress lately, accustomed to fighting undead and demons every day.

"Alright, I need to go to the palace to meet Renner. Any of you want to come with me?" Lakyus asked, her voice returning to a leading tone.