The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　This situation occurs simply because Athena is not in the "Heavenly Court".

　The "Heavenly Court" is the shared "divine kingdom" of the twelve heavenly gods.

　Its significance certainly goes beyond just being a "dwelling".

　The twelve celestial beings were the first to integrate their consciousness into the "Heavenly Court," thus avoiding "Ragnarok."

　Then, the "Heavenly Court" was shattered and incorporated into the "Divine Ritual".

　The reopening of the "Heavenly Court" still has the effect of accelerating the recovery of divine power. This is extremely important for the gods during this period.

　Because they had just awakened and had expended a great deal of energy in order to "show their divine power in front of others," they naturally needed to recover urgently.

　They are currently in a relatively weak state.

　Although the "divine consciousness" naturally returned to its original state after the "divine soul" was fully awakened, and the "divine authority" was regained, everything takes time, and this cannot be accomplished overnight.

　Three years is the timeframe they set for themselves.

　They will not easily leave the "Heavenly Court" until their divine power has recovered to a certain level. This is because it would not only mean a slower recovery, but also expose them to unnecessary risks.

　Demeter, the "Goddess of Agriculture," who visited the College of St. Mary's that day for reasons unknown, only stayed at the college for a short while.

　Therefore, it's impossible for anyone to have thought of it.

　Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom, has been staying at St. Marian Academy for quite some time and has not yet returned.

　Not being in the "Heavenly Court" meant a lack of communication.

　This is the sole reason why Athena sent out a second invitation.

　Continue browsing.

　The third invitation from the top was for Claire Kate, the "Sage of the Beasts".

　The one who extended the invitation to her was none other than Artemis, the "Goddess of the Hunt".

　However, the fourth invitation was still sent to Claire Kate, the "Sage of the Beasts".

　The inviter was Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom.

　"What exactly is Athena trying to do?" Dark asked, utterly bewildered. If the overlap of the first and second invitations could be explained by Athena's grudge against Ares, then did she also have a grudge against Artemis?

　"Athena and Artemis were once members of a girl group, so it shouldn't be that bad."

　Unable to figure it out, he continued flipping through the pages.

　The fifth invitation was sent to Ms. Vigo, the head maid of the "Virgin Palace".

　As the head maid of the "Virgin Palace", Vigo's main job is related to etiquette and education.

　It wasn't just the young men and women of the Dimon family who grew up under her strict tutelage. Many other noble families also sent their children to her for etiquette training.

　She possessed impeccable manners and elegant bearing, yet her aloof demeanor kept people at a distance, a stark contrast to Janice, the head maid of the "Pisces Palace." Janice, who was currently leading an investigation in the "Fairy Garden," also...

　I have been invited to the tea party.

　The inviter was also Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty!

　As a result, the "Zodiac" maids trained by the Duke's mansion were very popular.

　Not only Janice and Vigo, but also Ollie, the head maid of the "Aries Palace" who was currently handling government affairs in place of Alvette at the mansion, had received an invitation to the tea party.

　This is news that Dak only learned this morning. The inviter is Apollo, the "God of Light".

　Who knows how difficult it was for Apollo to find a light-elemental talent unrelated to the "Holy Church"?

　He was able to find Ollie huddled in a corner from among a vast crowd; one would say he truly deserves to be called one of the twelve Poirot gods.

　However, even now, Dak knows that Apollo actually sent out quite a few tea party invitations.

　However, most of the invitees were well-known artists.

　Apollo's artistic interests extended far beyond music, and those invited to his events were naturally skilled in a wide range of arts, which speaks volumes about his reputation as the "god of art."

Chapter 1660 Darkdemon and the Royal Succession (4k)

　As for Apollo's true purpose in inviting the artists to the tea party, only Apollo himself knows the answer.

　Dak tries his best not to speculate on this, and only analyzes the current situation from the perspective of facts.

　Besides Vigo, Janice, and Ollie, there were many other maids invited by the gods.

　For example, Tetrina, the head maid of the Leo Palace, and the head maid of the Sagittarius Palace, both received invitations from Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, at the same time.

　Meanwhile, Angeli, the newly appointed head maid of the "Aquarius" constellation, who was conducting an investigation with the team at the "Snow Mountain Goddess Temple" at the time, also received an invitation from the gods.

　And the invitation to her is in Dark's hands. The inviter is Poseidon, the "God of the Sea"!

　Dark had no idea why Poseidon, the "God of the Sea," had sought out Angrey. But since the robe had already come knocking, Dark had no choice but to "deliver the message."

　Angrey is indeed water-elemental, and the fact that she has gained the approval of the Aquarius Gold Saint Armor speaks volumes about her abilities and potential. Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be entirely impossible for Poseidon, the sea god, to choose Angrey as his "Chosen One." However, Poseidon's "Chosen One" has already been chosen. Chi's focus should be on the deep sea, not on the land. Inviting Angrey would be completely unprofitable for him. Unless, of course, there's some reason why Chi feels he should do it even without any benefit.

　If a legitimate reason can't be found, then it can only be an illegitimate one. It's like how, because of "face," the coach needlessly expended divine power to bestow a "gift from the gods" upon Polka Bosten at the end of the World Cup.

　This time might be the same...

　"It can't be because Artemis invited too many people, can it?"

　When Dak flipped through the fifth invitation, a strange look appeared in his eyes.

　The fact that Artemis, the "Goddess of the Hunt," distributed invitations may have already had a profound impact on this tea party.

　Otherwise, gods like Poseidon (the "God of the Sea"), Ares (the "God of War"), and Zeus (the "King of the Gods"), who have already determined their "chosen ones," would have no reason to invite those "potential individuals" whose strength is not top-tier.

　As time went on, the gods sent out more and more invitations to tea parties. Aside from "putting on a show," I really can't think of any other reason.

　Dak pondered for a moment, then continued scrolling down.

　The sixth invitation.

　This invitation also came from Poseidon, the "God of the Sea," and the recipient was none other than the former head maid of the "Aquarius Palace."

　—The twelve celestial beings always give the impression that they want to capture all the maids of the "Zodiac"!

　Dark was speechless. He scrolled down. There was a seventh invitation.

　This invitation even extended to a slightly older ordinary maid.

　The inviter was Zeus, the "King of the Gods".

　The invitee was a maid from the "Libra" sign.

　Zeus, the "King of the Gods" who has already been chosen as the "Chosen One," seems to have begun searching for a suitable card.

　Dark had seven invitations in total, and five people were actually invited. But it was hard to say exactly how many of those invitations were truly important. In any case, since there was an opportunity to participate in the tea party hosted by the Twelve Celestials, there was no reason not to attend.

　Besides being awe-inspiring, it also significantly enriched his life experience.

　However, the number of invitees to the Duke's mansion was indeed quite large, and it basically covered all the core personnel.

　Once these key personnel are invited to the "Heavenly Court," the Duke's mansion's remaining strength level in the mortal realm will instantly drop by one level.

　The good news is that there will be just as many invitees from other factions. If everyone is weakened, then it's the same as no weakening at all.

　Moreover, there probably aren't many people who would dare to cause trouble during the tea party of the Twelve Gods.

　The bad news is that if anything goes wrong at this tea party, the Duke's power will collapse instantly.

　—But if a real problem occurs, then it doesn't matter whether it collapses or not.

　After all, the Duke and his heir were both on the invitation list for the tea party.

　Meanwhile, as Dak made his way to the "Snow Mountain Goddess Temple," discussions about the "Celestial Tea Party" intensified across the various countries of the continent.

　One moment people were talking about the "death of the Demon King," and the next moment their attention had completely shifted to the tea party.

　After almost everyone learned about the tea party overnight, related media reports were instantly unbanned.

　Major media outlets began to showcase their influence, compiling lists of invitees based on investigations or speculation.

　People across the continent, and even beyond, began pointing and gossiping about the names on those lists.

　The group of people who were previously concerned about the authenticity of the "Death of the Demon King" suddenly disappeared.

　People have ultimately lived for far too long in the era of "the Demon King's non-existence." Their awe of the "Undying Demon King" has diminished considerably, especially with the resurgence of the gods before them. Even the "Undying Demon King" seems less formidable. Given time, "the Demon King is dead" will likely become an established fact, accepted by the masses.

　However, the "Demon King" is not actually dead.

　As long as Dark's three "Demon King" cards don't encounter any unexpected events, they will be trapped in the Magic Cards forever.

　This cycle of "Demon King" and "Hero" will never end. And naturally, the next cycle will never come.

　However, the "Hero" will face the "short-lived flag" of death shortly after defeating the "Demon King," so it may not be triggered.

　In the capital of the Kingdom of Yunic, some invitees have already begun to make high-profile appearances, using their status to seek personal gain.

　This has led to a certain degree of social chaos.

　But before the tea party, the invitee's status was virtually invincible.

　Even the kingdom's knights were helpless against them.

　Not all invitees are law-abiding citizens, and the pressure on the kingdom to maintain order was instantly pushed to its limit.

　After the gods descended, all the systems in the human kingdom were like a taut rope, seemingly with no room for further stretching.

　Even the slightest radiation from the actions of the gods could immediately plunge the kingdom into a state of tension.

　Meanwhile, in the royal palace.

　Members of the royal family gathered at the invitation of the former king.

　Before King Austin lay an invitation, its cover adorned with small thunderclouds that flickered with lightning.

　—That is the obvious symbol of Zeus, the "King of the Gods".

　Even though the "Chosen One" had already been chosen, Zeus, the "King of the Gods," still sent tea party invitations to many people who had absolutely no chance of becoming the first sorcerer god.

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　This even includes the "kings" of every country and every race.

　No matter the time or place, the "King of Gods" must always be the most dazzling one.

　This is the grandeur of sleeves!

　But "power" is the authority of "Zeus".

　The title of "God King" for Xiu was not self-proclaimed.

　Chi's divine power is most compatible with "King".

　The larger the kingdom, the more power the king can draw from his blessings.

　The robe even possesses the ability to elevate such a "king" to a powerful contender for the title of "God of Magic."

　However, the "king" who possesses the greatest national power in this region is not Austin.

　Rather, he is the king of the sea creatures far away in the deep sea.

　But the deep sea is Poseidon's domain, and even the "King of the Gods" cannot intrude upon it.

　"God King" Zeus could only settle for the next best thing.

　……

　Austin Clarissa woke up one morning to find a tea party invitation on her bedside table.

　But there was no joy in his eyes, only astonishment.

　The purpose of summoning all members of the royal family who are loyal to the kingdom at this time is to discuss countermeasures.

　"The situation is now extremely serious; we know nothing about what is happening in Heaven."

　Austin was holding a "pledge rally" for invited members of the royal family the day before, and the situation became "very serious" the next day.

　His transformation was so rapid that it was astonishing, but none of the people present felt anything was amiss.

　Inspiring others to forge ahead and personally taking the lead are two completely different things.

　Austin was a capable military leader in his youth, but now he is old.

　Although he no longer looks old, his age is undeniable, and no one can forget his "dying state" from a few years ago.

　He is no longer able, and should no longer be able to, go to the front lines in person.