Ex rank talent Awakening: 100\% Dodge rate-Chapter 97 - : STALEMATE

A frustrated frown appeared on Kyle's face after being rejected by Jessica.

"Why?" Kyle asked, still frustrated.

"I'm sorry, but I can't."

"You still love Greg, don't you?" Kyle asked, his voice cold.

"I don't. I just can't love another after being hurt badly by the one I loved so much."

"I understand. Perhaps after I kill Greg, you will realize how much I love you." Kyle smiled at her before deciding to walk away. "As for the demonization, you don't need to worry about it. I will stop it a week before your complete demonization," he promised, earning a graceful smile from Jessica.

"Wow, quite the aggressive lady, huh? Earning a kiss from him—how did it feel?" Lilith asked. She had walked in seconds after Kyle left. It was evident she had been spying on them, but Kyle and Jessica couldn't care less. It was Lilith—nothing you do or say matters to her; she will do whatever she likes.

"It's none of your business," Jessica remarked.

"Yeah, you definitely didn't like it." Lilith had a sly smile on her face, finding Jessica's attempt to hold back her displeasure amusing. "How long will it take before you truly can't stand being with him, I wonder?" Lilith asked rhetorically before walking away.

Days after the battle with Kyle, Elizabeth had been taken to the empire, where she received proper healing from the empire's healer.

Sword God had faced the Emperor's wrath, and it surely wasn't pleasant, but he could care less. Elizabeth's health was his concern, and to his relief, she survived. The bleeding debuff and low HP were tackled by the best healers of the empire, but that wouldn't have been possible without Stagnant Water's help in ensuring she found a healer in time.

The empire had offered Stagnant Water knighthood as a reward for saving the princess, along with other benefits, but for a hardcore gamer like him, he wasn't so gullible. He humbly refused the award. He wanted to be free and didn't want to spend more time with Sword God within the empire. Love is a contagious disease, after all, and he wouldn't want to be infected.

The war with the demons had been tame, with Kodiac barely seen on the frontlines. Zert had taken command of the war, much to the relief of every kingdom and empire.

"What's the status report on the forefront?" John, the highest-ranking celestial commander, asked his lieutenant.

"We are currently in a stalemate, Commander. Only small battles routinely occur."

"Good. I hope it remains so. We have fifteen more days to hold on. I hope it continues like this," John said, hoping that the monster who destroyed an entire kingdom in one day wouldn't show up.

Zert, on the other hand, was furious at the report. He had been unable to secure any substantial victory since taking command of the demon armies. He knew deep down that the clock was ticking for him—his life hanging by a thread. Kodiac might just decide to kill him at any time for his poor results.

"Tell the Baron to increase the intensity. Also, deploy more demonic creatures and use that," Zert commanded his assistant, Baron Gritin, a member of the Sloth Clan like himself.

"Hah, this is so much work. I hate working this hard," he complained, now alone.

"Who is that?" he asked, noticing movement outside his tent.

"I'm here for a deal—a proposal to turn the battle around for you. I'm sure you'll want to hear it," Kyle walked into the tent without invitation.

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"You! How arrogant. How dare you walk into my tent like it's your house?" Zert yelled, extremely furious.

"Do you want to hear what I have to say or not? It's not me losing sleep because I can't accomplish my given task, right? It's you." Kyle sat coolly on a free seat, waiting confidently for Zert's answer. He knew Zert would take the bait—and he was right.

"...What do you want?" Zert finally asked after a long silence, causing Kyle to smile brightly.

It had been days since Nemesis stayed with the demon goblins, and with his help, they had finally finished rebuilding the village.

"Thank you, Great God, for your kindness," Erisu, the village head, bowed before Nemesis.

"It's alright," Nemesis said, deciding to view Erisu's status.

Erisu (Demon Goblin)

Bloodline: Dark Goblin (5% Bloodline purity)

Level: 35

Health: 35,000

Strength: 35

Speed: 28

Stamina: 21

Intelligence: 42

Constitution: 19

Loyalty: 75

His stats were pretty mediocre to Nemesis, but they could always be improved if necessary.

"Erisu, what's the closest tribe to here?"

"Great God, it would be the Kobolds. We have been at war for a long time. They are despicable venoms. They claimed the mine we both discovered together and prevented us from going anywhere near it, Great God. We couldn't fight back because they are stronger than us, but it's going to be even more difficult now because they will likely have better weapons thanks to the iron they mine."

"I see. Provide a goblin to lead me to the Kobolds. I shall bring them under me."

"At once, Great God," Erisu said, thrilled at the prospect of the Great God going against his tribe's enemies. He walked surprisingly fast for an old goblin, intent on finding a guide as soon as possible.

"Hah, I've slowed down in leveling up, but I don't need to focus on that for now. Increasing my divinity should be the priority. Demon hunters, huh? Perhaps when I'm done with the wilderness, I'll pay a visit to the demon hunters that Annabelle talked about. I hope I'm not disappointed," Nemesis muttered to himself, awaiting Erisu and the goblin guide.

"Great God, I'm back! This is Cumba—he is the strongest among us and knows the way to the Kobolds better than anyone. He will make a good guide," Erisu introduced a goblin with a solid build.

"He will do," Nemesis nodded. Erisu excused himself, trying hard to contain his excitement.