Staring at Tatsuma for two seconds, it was finally Sirzechs who broke the silence.
"Tatsuma, can I understand your words to mean that Hades is involved in this attack from the Khaos Brigade?"
"Mm."
"That's troublesome."
Sirzechs furrowed his brow, his recently relaxed expression turning serious again.
On the other end of the screen, Rias also reacted at this moment, a tense expression appearing on her face.
"Tatsuma, I heard that Hades greatly dislikes Devils. We must rescue Yahweh and Asia from his hands as soon as possible."
"Rias, calm down."
Tatsuma was as calm as ever.
"This matter only has Hades's interference. The person who took Yahweh might not be him. Furthermore, even if Hades truly made a move, he would likely not be able to defeat Yahweh."
"Ah?"
Rias was stunned again.
Not only her, but Sirzechs, who was thinking about the connections behind it, was equally shocked.
"Tatsuma, is your Queen's strength even greater than Hades's?"
"Yes, what's wrong?"
"Uh... just a bit surprised."
Just like Satans have varying strengths, Gods also have divisions of strength.
As a main God of Greek mythology, Hades, who controls Hell, is among the foremost existences among the Gods. Even if Sirzechs himself made a move, he wouldn't be absolutely certain of defeating him.
However, Sirzechs understood Tatsuma's personality. Since he said Yahweh is stronger than Hades, this matter is likely true.
Calming the complex emotions in his heart, Sirzechs temporarily regained his composure.
"Since your Queen is so strong, then she and Asia shouldn't have been kidnapped. There's no need to worry about their safety."
"Yes, no need to worry."
Tatsuma looked towards the screen. "Rias, just continue dealing with matters within your territory."
"Yahweh isn't someone who acts recklessly. Since she disappeared with Asia, that means she can protect Asia's safety."
"I understand." Rias nodded slightly in response.
Upholding her consistent trust in Tatsuma, she likewise didn't ask too many questions this time.
After chatting briefly, Rias proactively ended the communication.
"Alright, it's about time I made a move too."
Tatsuma focused his attention on the intelligence he had just received.
Whatever Yahweh is planning to do, she will eventually contact him to face the Dragon Eater. Since that's the case, he doesn't need to worry about Cao Cao and the Dragon Eater.
What he needs to do now is to deal with the ordinary members of the Khaos Brigade before Yahweh contacts him.
Underworld, Astaroth Territory.
A black-haired man walked into the village at the edge of the territory, stopping to look behind him.
"Asia, Yahweh, this is the place I mentioned before."
"Huh? This is it?" Asia looked around in confusion.
She had previously cooperated with Yahweh on the battlefield, clearing out the Old Satan Faction Devils attacking Gremory's territory.
However, during the battle, Diodora suddenly showed up, stating he needed assistance.
Asia was not unfamiliar with Diodora. Back then, she was expelled from the Church precisely because she helped heal him.
Meeting Diodora in the Underworld, Asia's first reaction after the surprise was to go report to Rias. However, Diodora stated that time was urgent, the injured person needed serious help, and they had to depart immediately.
Faced with such a flawed statement, Asia naturally chose to believe... Yahweh beside her.
After a brief discussion, Yahweh finally made the decision: set off to save people!
Thus, led by Diodora, the three arrived at this village located at the edge of the Astaroth territory.
"This place doesn't seem to have any traces of the Old Satan Faction's invasion. Diodora, did you get the wrong place?"
"No, it's here."
Diodora chuckled softly, raising his hand and clapping twice.
The next instant, hundreds of Devils emitting powerful auras surged from the village, surrounding Asia and Yahweh.
"You two, please come with me."
"Huh? What is this, what's going on!" Asia widened her eyes in surprise.
Even she realized something was wrong at this point.
"Diodora! Did you lie to us!"
"You're too easy to fool. Compared to before, you're still just as naive."
"What do you mean?" Asia suddenly had an ominous premonition.
And the next second, this premonition was confirmed.
"It seems you haven't realized at all. My first meeting with you wasn't a coincidence."
Diodora showed a twisted smile. "Getting injured and meeting you, and happening to be seen by others. All of this was deliberately planned by me, for the sake of driving you out of the Church."
"Why did you do that?"
"Why? Of course, it's because I love nuns the most. Seeing the moment you nuns fall, I get incredibly high."
The smile on Diodora's face became increasingly unrestrained.
Because he was intercepted by Tatsuma, he had originally already given up on Asia.
Who knew this matter could still have a turn?
Not long ago, someone from the Old Satan Faction came looking for him. The two sides hit it off immediately. He helped the other party set a trap to deal with the Red Dragon Emperor, and the other party helped him get Asia.
"To be honest, I originally thought I'd have to put in some effort, but I didn't expect you to believe it so easily."
Diodora looked towards Yahweh. "Oh, right."
"This matter going so smoothly is also partly thanks to you."
"I didn't expect the Red Dragon Emperor's Queen would actually be with Asia. I was a bit nervous at first. Now it seems you're just a kid with good luck and a bit of strength, and actually noth..."
Boom!
"You're bothering my eyes."
Yahweh slowly lowered her palm.
Not far directly in front, Diodora, who had just been speaking grandly, had already turned into a pile of minced meat. As if crushing an ant, her expression was as calm as ever, without the slightest change.
Scanning the hundreds of Devils surrounding her, she moved her thoughts and mobilized the demonic power within her body.
Several magic circles unfolded, and the violent torrent of magic instantly devoured these Devils.
After clearing out the surface-level small fry, Yahweh then turned her head to look at Asia beside her, stood on tiptoe, and stroked her head.
"No need to be sad about this. Your kindness was just used in the wrong place, but its existence is correct."
"Yahweh?" Asia was a bit stunned.
Having known her for so long, this was the first time she had seen Yahweh show that kind of cold expression just now.
However, at this moment, Yahweh seemed to have returned to her usual appearance, emitting a warm aura that drew people near.
"Don't worry, Yahweh. I won't take this matter to heart."
Being expelled from the Church was a turning point in her destiny. Receiving this punishment for helping a Devil with a human face but a beast's heart was naturally not a good thing.
However, after being expelled from the Church, Asia consequently met Tatsuma, Rias, and others. For her, that was enough.
Taking a deep breath to calm her emotions, Asia looked towards the village ahead.
After Yahweh made her move, many more auras successively emerged from the village. Within sight, there were already quite a number of Devils approaching the two.
"This place looks like a base for the Old Satan Faction. Let's retreat first."
Yahweh shook her head. "No need, these small fry can't threaten me."
She raised her hand, and instantly cleared out all these small fry Devils.
Even if she couldn't use Divine power and divine arts to hide her identity, her power still far surpassed Satans. Mere Old Satan Faction Devils were no match for her at all.
Taking Asia with her, Yahweh walked all the way into the village. In just a few minutes, the Devils stationed in the village were all cleared out.
However, after doing these things, Yahweh didn't stop there, but looked towards a corner not far away.
"Come out, I know you're there."