No matter how boundless the imagination, it can never replace reality; no matter how high one's status, there will always be someone superior to it. This statement applies perfectly to the current situation.
Although Lilith and Selina had many predictions that the Light King's mother could be the Earth Goddess Gaia or a Creator God- level being from a specific pantheon , the outcome was entirely different from what they had imagined.
Zhou Lan was an ordinary woman; that was clear from the phone conversation.
Similarly, even though Zhou Yi had become a god, a being revered and worshipped by countless mortals , he still had to be honest and behave like an obedient son in the presence of Zhou Lan .
" My dearest mother, what can I do for you?"
" Son , where are you? Did you see what just happened?" Zhou Lan asked hastily as soon as the phone connection was established. Although he was in the British Isles, he too had seen the gigantic God that had appeared on the European continent. And frankly, that giant God had given him an even greater ideological shock.
"I saw it, Mom. Isn't it amazing?" Hearing the unease in his mother's heart, Zhou Yi smiled and reassured her. "Don't worry, that man doesn't seem to have bad intentions. Besides, our family isn't made up of bad people. Even if we don't receive any blessings, we won't suffer any harm!"
Her voice was soft and gentle, giving the listener a complete sense of relief. And with the comfort she offered, Zhou Lan immediately felt much better.
"You're right, son . We have nothing to fear. But seriously, I still can't believe it. There really are gods in this world . If I had known that, I would have gone to church more often."
Zhou Lan , a single mother of two , had believed in God for a time. She even recorded attending rituals for almost two months. But after those two months, it was as if everything had never happened. For her family, having faith was indeed quite a problematic issue.
"Mom, this has nothing to do with you going to church more often. Besides, that big guy doesn't seem to have anything to do with Catholicism or Christianity at all. If you're thinking of going to church because of him, you might be wrong!"
"Isn't it the same thing? I thought all the gods were one family."
"I think they can at most be considered a community. Going to the wrong church might be like giving a gift to the wrong person. Neither side would likely be happy."
Zhou Lan's theory had somewhat annoyed Zhou Yi. She could only try to explain the difference to her mother using analogies.
"Really?" Zhou Lan still seemed a little confused, but thankfully she just kept talking. "Perhaps I should talk to Mrs. Hamilton. She's an expert on this. But before that, my son , can you tell me when you plan to return? You're an adult now, and although your mother can no longer control you, you're not young anymore, and it's not appropriate to wander around like Tony . I truly hope you find a suitable spouse, get married, and honestly build a home."
"Besides, even if you aren't planning on getting married right now, you can't be as reckless as you used to be. After all, you're the father of two children, so you need to be mindful of your influence, especially in front of Susan . "
Hearing this, Zhou Yi could be sure. Most of it was just a facade, and the real points Zhou Lan wanted to make were about marriage and Susan . Now she was fantasizing about encouraging Zhou Yi to marry, and even seemed to have made it her mission to favor Susan . She was almost determined to bring Susan into her family and make her Zhou Yi's wife . Frankly, this left Zhou Yi feeling quite desperate.
But no matter how helpless she was, there was nothing she could do. Zhou Lan wouldn't listen to anyone on this matter, even Susan's attitude was somewhat ambiguous. She herself was a little hesitant about it.
"I understand, Mom. I'll be back today. Don't worry, I won't be careless."
After exchanging a few words with Zhou Lan , Zhou Yi hung up the phone. Of course, when she turned around, she couldn't help but notice the strange stares of the two people. Selina still dared to just look but didn't speak, but Lilith had no such reservations.
"Your mother is a human being. Your Majesty , you're not joking, are you? Or is she your adoptive mother?"
Lilith's first reaction upon hearing Zhou Lan's identity was to question it . It's important to know that most Divine Rank Bloodlines are directly passed down; only parents who are Gods can give birth to children who are also Gods. And even if only one parent isn't a God, the child will still be a demigod.
For example, the most famous Heracles was born to Zeus , the god -king of Olympus , and Alcmene, the daughter of a human king . Despite his incredible strength, he was only a demigod. Only after his death did he return to Mount Olympus and become the God of Strength.
There are many examples of this kind; Lilith also referred to these examples when asking such a question.
"She's not my adoptive mother, she's my biological mother. Lilith , I hope you'll be mindful of that next time you talk to me!" Although Zhou Yi wasn't angry about it, he gave Lilith a small warning. Zhou Lan was the complete opposite; she didn't want anyone to set their sights on her.
"Yes, Your Majesty !" Lilith smiled, responding to Zhou Yi's warning. However, her eyes were very strange. So strange, in fact, that it was impossible to understand what she was really thinking. To find out what she was thinking, it would probably be necessary to wait for her to explain it herself.
Zhou Yi wasn't good at these kinds of mind games, and he had no intention of playing one with Lilith . So he gently patted Selina on the shoulder and said to Lilith ...
"I'll leave that up to you, Lilith . And be careful; this world isn't as simple as you think!"
"But this isn't complicated, is it, Your Majesty ?"
Lilith replied almost instantly, her words filled with her usual pride. She probably wouldn't listen to anything right now, so Zhou Yi didn't plan on saying anything more to her.
He simply nodded and walked out the door. Selina immediately followed him, disappearing from sight with him. Zhou Yi had given her a new life, and naturally, she needed a fresh start. Leaving was the first step in her new life.
Emilia watched as Selina was simply taken away by Zhou Yi , feeling a strange mix of emotions. She had gotten what she wanted, but she hadn't experienced the joy she had expected. Things weren't as she had imagined, or rather, they had been different from the beginning. Compared to what she had gained, she felt she had lost far more.
He still felt lost when Lilith's voice reached his ears.
" Emilia , really?"
"Yes, Your Majesty Lilith Emilia awaits your command !"
Despite the countless thoughts swirling in her heart, Emilia suddenly regained her composure and, gracefully erasing all expression from her face, responded to Lilith's question with only respect .
" Bring two experts here who can explain the historical events of the last thousand years . Also, meet with Anvina . Bring all the leaders of the Dark Races here. Prepare to seize power from them."
Emilia's heart instantly filled with joy upon hearing this . It was exactly what she had dreamed of, and it had come true so easily at that moment that she could hardly believe it. However, she did not lose her composure, responding respectfully and clearly.
"I will address the matter immediately, Your Majesty . I believe that , at your command, this issue can be resolved very quickly ."
"If some people aren't willing to do this, then they don't need to exist. Anvina ?" Lilith slightly raised her thin eyebrows, her eyes narrowing to a sharp line.
Hearing the Queen's summons , the Great Proclaimer immediately followed.
"I am here, Your Majesty . Do you have any orders for me?"
"Go with him to summon my former subjects. I give you command of the Night Demons . If anyone refuses to obey my orders, you know what to do, don't you?"
"Yes, Your Majesty . I know very well how to explain to them that your orders must not be disobeyed!"
Anvina replied in a low voice. Her six hundred years of service as the Great Speaker certainly made her far more experienced than Emilia , who was driven solely by ambition , and Lilith trusted her far more.
Lilith frowned slightly as she looked at this servant who had served her for almost six hundred years , and continued her words.
" Anvina , get back to me after you've resolved this matter . Just as Her Majesty did , it's time I gave you an explanation . Your efforts deserve the best reward I can give you!"
Even Anvina , who had witnessed all the ups and downs of mortals , was surprised to hear this . Lilith , who considered herself devoid of desire and utterly unfamiliar with the world , couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart. She knew for sure what Her Majesty was doing, and that was precisely why she felt a tremor in her soul at what Lilith had said .
Transforming from a mortal being into a god-like entity was once an unattainable, luxurious dream, but after Lilith gave him a guarantee, it had become attainable. This outcome couldn't help but excite him.
At that moment, he bowed his head even further.
"It is all thanks to your grace, Your Majesty !"
"Go away!" Lilith waved her hand, sending Emilia and Anvina out of her sight. Of course, these so-called vampires had no right to remain in her field of vision.
She was soon the only one left in the empty hall. Like a proud queen, she walked with graceful steps to the master's chair and sat down silently.
The future was long, and he had plenty of time to fulfill his agreement with Zhou Yi. Therefore, building trust wasn't the most important thing for him right now. Something else must be paramount.
"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated." Although this was a teaching unique to China, it was a universally applicable principle. It was the same even for him.