It had to be said that Cao Cao’s invitation was indeed very tempting. If Tenraku were to join them and seize their Sacred Gears, his power would skyrocket in a short period. However, Tenraku rejected it without even thinking twice.
For most people, the concept of righteousness held little significance, but for those standing at the pinnacle, it became especially important. No matter how well a villain might perform, they would never be recognized by the world and wouldn’t have much of a future.
Moreover, Tenraku had his own family now, with a strong foundation. It would be foolish to give up long-term benefits for temporary gains and be short-sighted.
“Kamiya Tenraku, you are special. If you have any other conditions, we can discuss them.”
“As long as you join us, Sacred Gears and women will be at your disposal. Even the entire Hero Faction can be used by you, helping you become the one and only God of humanity in history!”
Cao Cao’s proposed conditions were incredibly generous, and it would be difficult for anyone to refuse such a situation.
Asia, Raynare, and the fifteen Battle Saintesses remained incredibly calm at this moment. To them, Tenraku was their master and god, and they would follow him regardless of the decisions he made.
Katerea’s gaze was intense, tinged with a hint of expectation. This ambitious woman hoped that Tenraku would agree. If he could use the power of the Hero Faction to achieve great success, her own ambitions could also be realized.
Relatively speaking, Rossweisse and Kunou were the most nervous at the moment. They feared that Tenraku would succumb to temptation and accept the offer. If that were to happen…
Amidst everyone’s gaze, a mixture of anticipation and unease, Tenraku finally spoke again:
“I have already said no, Cao Cao. I will seize the Sacred Gears and conquer women on my own.”
“Even if I want to become a god…”
“I don’t need your help!”
Teraku spoke with a wry smile on his face, causing the members of the Hero Faction to glare at him with anger.
To reject the goodwill of their leader so shamelessly, did he really think so highly of himself?!
Katerea felt somewhat disappointed, but for some reason, she found this kind of Kamiya Tenraku even more reliable. He was worth betraying herself and dedicating everything to follow.
Rossweisse and Kunou both heaved sighs of relief, especially Kunou. The admiration in her eyes towards Tenraku was evident.
“Well, that’s a pity…”
“However, even if you can’t become our comrade, it will be a pleasure to have you as an opponent!”
Feeling a slight regret but also some relief, Cao Cao once again revealed his unrestrained smile.
Logically, he wanted Tenraku to become his comrade, but deep down, he might even prefer Tenraku as an opponent.
“Hehe… I appreciate the compliment.”
To be honest, Tenraku didn’t dislike a guy like Cao Cao. He even had a certain fondness for him. However, when it was time to take action, he wouldn’t hold back!
“Kamiya Tenraku, we are about to begin the summoning experiment of the True · Red Dragon God Emperor. If you want to save the Nine-Tailed General, feel free to try and stop us!”
“There’s no rush, Cao Cao. Why don’t you introduce your comrades to everyone?”
Cao Cao declared the start of the battle, and Tenraku responded with a smile.
Glancing at the hundreds of comrades behind him, Cao Cao felt somewhat troubled.
“There are too many people. It would be troublesome to introduce each one of them.”
“We don’t need to introduce all of them. Just a few most formidable ones will do, and it would be great if you could mention their respective abilities.”
“As you can see, we are clearly outnumbered here, and apart from me, they are all women.”
Upon hearing Tenraku’s words, the members of the Hero Faction and the group consisting of Rossweisse and the others were dumbfounded. Were they really going to do it like this?
Even Cao Cao wore a stunned expression, but he soon burst into laughter.
“Hahaha… Kamiya Tenraku, you are indeed an interesting person!”
“Then let me introduce them…”
With a flick of his Holy Spear, Cao Cao pointed to a young man standing beside him, dressed in a robe.
“He is Georg, a descendant of Faust who made a contract with the legendary Devil Mephisto Pheles. He possesses one of the Longinus, the [Fog of Extinction – Dimension Lost]. You have already witnessed his abilities.”
Georg reluctantly nodded to Tenraku and the group of women, his expression filled with frustration. Then, Cao Cao pointed to another man with white hair who carried several longswords on his body.
“He is Siegfried, a synthetic warrior created by the Church using the genetic factor of the Hero Siegfried. He possesses a sub-species Sacred Gear called the [Hand of the Dragon – Twice Critical], as well as the Demonic Emperor Sword Gram and several other legendary Demonic Swords.”
“Although his Sacred Gear is ordinary, his swordsmanship is exceptional. Even among the Khaos Brigade, the ‘Holy King Sword – Caliburn Arthur’ and the ‘Demonic Emperor Sword Siegfried’ are considered on par. I believe your Fallen Angel subordinate has experienced their power.”
Cao Cao introduced the man named Siegfried, and his face turned dark, but he managed to restrain himself from impulsively striking down Cao Cao. He courteously greeted Tenraku and the others.
“She is Jeanne d’Arc, and don’t think the name is a coincidence. She is the reincarnation of the famous Saintess Jeanne and possesses the Sacred Gear [Holy Sword Creation – Blade Blacksmith]. Kamiya Tenraku, it seems you have a Sacred Gear called [Demonic Sword Creation- Swordbirth]. They are opposite existences.”
This time, Cao Cao introduced a golden-haired exotic beauty, and even from a distance, one could sense her holy aura. Asia and the other women, upon hearing her name, couldn’t help but reveal looks of astonishment. Saintess Jeanne, the senior they admired!
“Hehehe… Please pardon our leader’s occasional foolishness, despite his imposing demeanor.”
“I am Jeanne d’Arc, the reincarnation of the soul of Saintess Jeanne. It’s a pleasure to meet you all.”
Stepping forward, Jeanne d’Arc gracefully introduced herself, and her gaze fell upon Tenraku.
“Your Excellency, the Red Dragon Emperor, I am very interested in you. If you change your mind and agree to join us, I might consider being your girlfriend.”
She winked playfully at Tenraku, releasing a wave of electricity in the air while Asia and the other women couldn’t believe their eyes. This “bold” elder sister in front of them seemed different from their image of Jeanne. As for Tenraku, who felt a tingling sensation from the electric shock, he rubbed his nose and thought to himself that she was no saintess but a seductive woman.
“It’s normal for the personality to change after reincarnation, even with the same soul as Saintess Jeanne,” Cao Cao explained briefly. Then he pointed to a tall man standing next to him, who was over two meters tall.
“He is Heracles, also the reincarnation of the soul of Heracles from mythology. He possesses the Sacred Gear [Prank of the Giant – Variant Detonation] and can cause explosions with his attacks.”
“This big guy has strong muscles but a simple mind. Dealing with him just requires a little bit of strategy.”
Cao Cao’s candidness touched Tenraku, and Heracles, who was called a musclehead by his leader, showed no signs of anger. He flexed his fists, which were the size of sandbags, and grinned.
“Cao Cao, I want to fight that Red Dragon Emperor. Hand him over to me.”
“No, Kamiya Tenraku is mine.”
Without any hesitation, Cao Cao rejected the request and then turned around.
“While there are a few others with decent strength remaining, let’s stop the introductions here.”
“Georg, begin the experiment!”
“Understood!”
To be continued…
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