Chapter 336: The God's Hand

After his descent, Alex immediately located his wives.

It seemed like Remia used her new abilities, for the path toward the safe zone was shrouded in a somewhat different nature. On the outside, Alex couldn't tell what was different, but he sensed a unique touch in it.

However, it meant that his girl developed at a rapid pace. She wasn't scared to try her new abilities and protect her beloveds.

Her confidence was much better than before, bringing out a genuine smile from Alex.

"Alex!" Sara called her beloved first, for she had been worried about him.

Not only the hungry demons were dangerous opponents, but Erik had also said words that would reveal Alex's background, which Harvey wanted to keep hidden.

Thus, Sara's heart sank when she saw Alex's eyes red. She believed that he would soon forget everything.

The dullahan momma didn't know whether she would be able to endure this.

Alex saw through her concerns. He always had a feeling that Sara knew more, so he was sure that out of all girls, his father decided to share the truth with her. He didn't mind it, for Sara was always looking after them.

"I will speak with father soon. This is a burden I have to shoulder," Alex smiled, caressing Sara's cheek.

She lifted her eyes at him, looking at his change in appearance. His hair was darker, his eyes shone red like a beast, and it didn't seem like it would revert to the former. He also had snow skin, which accentuated his features.

He looked sharper, his already handsome features even more breathtaking.

And as Alex spoke, caressing her cheek, Sara knew that only his appearance and powers changed. Her husband was the same, gazing at her with warm eyes.

"You must tell us what has happened above soon," Sara extended her hand to stroke Alex's cheek, smiling brightly.

Their situation down below was fine, so no one was hurt. Of course, some forest fairies suffered losses, but they managed to survive.

That was because of many factors, but Remia's forest and new abilities and cooperation from lion demi-humans significantly helped them suffer no losses.

Alex nodded, turning his eyes to his other wives. Remia was so exhausted, depleted of her mana, that she couldn't move toward him. She still mustered a beautiful smile for her beloved.

Schnee threw herself at him, though, "Darling… What trick did you use?" She licked his cheek, then started planting kisses all over him, as if marking this new handsome face and body for herself!

Alex patted her back, whispering to her ear, "It's not a time for kisses, Schnee. I will fill you later this week."

"Hehe~~" Schnee let him go, swirling in ecstasy. Nothing was better than learning about her husband's changes through intercourse and feel differences in person! She kept smiling like an idiot, her expression as bright as the sun.

Remia and other forest fairies squinted their eyes at the kitty, for she could even think about intercourse on a battlefield.

Alex had already assessed the situation, so he knew that a long talk about their future awaited demi-humans. He wanted to speak with Anais Foxtail, though.

He was curious about her goals. Perhaps, Alex and Sara would be able to introduce the fox girl to Tomo Homie and form a close relationship to fight together against the hungry demons.

Those surely would become more active now that Alex had evolved further.

Out of all demi-human kings, Anais Foxtail had received the least wounds.

Thus, when everyone was in special rooms, tending to their wounds, Anais had a meeting with peculiar existence, strong enough to deter the perfect antagonists.

Alexander Deathwill.

Behind him, the forest fairies' queen and Alex's wife sat. They had crude chairs and a table, for much stuff had been destroyed in the battle.

No one also felt like enjoying luxury, for it was not a time for it.

"We have caught many hungry demons. I can't tell how much we have weakened their main forces, but I wouldn't be surprised if our battle didn't bother them," Anais Foxtail whispered while hovering her eyes on Alexander Deathwill.

Forces converted into the antagonists didn't have suicidal skills to escape like Roy and Erik, for they were disposable soldiers. Their life was not as important as former players, who were tightly united with one goal.

"That's not what you want to hear, though. Am I right?" Anais Foxtail curved her lips into a beautiful smile, asking Alex this question.

Alex nodded, "I'm interested whether you have more information about the antagonists."

While the world still played the game casually, more and more people started siding with either antagonists or hero alliances. It was important to pick up sides in the continents where main battles occurred.

Anais Foxtail must know more than other kings, for her choices were peculiar.

"I have seen him," Anais Foxtail said, recalling a presence that induced fear and disgust in her heart. She saw him and his deeds for half a day. Those deeds repulsed the fox girl and forced her to flee from a different continent.

Alex narrowed his eyes, "Him?"

"Yasir," Anais Foxtail replied, biting her lips, which broke her confident charm. Just that slight change in her expression caused everyone to feel tense, focusing their ears on her story about Yasir.

It turned out that fox people had a way to visit a different continent due to their ancestor's lucky chance. They didn't really leverage that option too much, only forming a business route similar to their already established methods on their continent.

But as antagonists started appearing on the continent, Anais Foxtail regularly kept an eye on another continent and their situation.

It was somewhat similar until a certain day when a man openly introduced himself as the antagonist, the god's hand.

"The God's Hand?" Alex and others murmured such a title.

Anais scoffed at that title, "This man uses religion and his immortality for his advantage. I won't say that he has no charisma. In fact, it is one of his main traits."

She explained about another continent in more detail.

It was a continent with kingdoms, dangerous lands, and a deeply rooted religion. Most kingdoms had churches and bishops in high positions, following the guidance of the divine priests from the higher realm.

"Yasir changed that," Anais said, her voice giving goosebumps to everyone.

In that continent, the undead kingdom resided. It was one of the soul grave-keeper's projects, his power stretching across half of the continent.

It suited both sides' books, for the old man continued his progress with the undead, and the higher realm could easier promote their religion by having a common enemy, shrouded in vile energy at that.

"His people never made any significant moves here… But when he appeared on the scene, his hidden forces came out, promoting him as The God's Hand by swearing their allegiance to him. He converted many people to his side, making them believe that the antagonist's mana is the god's mana meant to give them eternal life.

He preaches that their immortality is short-term, however. And to keep that for eternity, they must work in the god's name.

The undead, the non-believers, and many others. He put many enemies on the list, and those clouded with belief people follow his every wish.

And since they have immortality, they don't care about dying. They can't see how he uses them and how ruthless his plans are.

I fear that he will even go against the higher realm soon. He also doesn't seem like someone who would cover before them…

He has strength, charisma… and a ruthless heart that will use everyone until they are no longer usable." Anais explained.

There was more to it, but that was more of Anais' instinct. She found something odd in Yasir's behavior on top of his already heartless and cruel methods. He was someone who shouldn't be followed blindly.

Moreover, Anais already had a look into the heroes' alliance. She found a much different mood here and genuine care for their world.

It was much different compared to Yasir and his need for chaos.

"Players are troublemakers, but I reckon most love this world. Even villains wouldn't want this world to cease to exist… Yet, the antagonists manage to reel them into their ranks.

There are much more secrets behind their moves. Unless we learn about them all, the world will continue to exist alongside chaos," Anais uttered softly, sighing as not everyone was as simple as demi-humans.

And even they had people who sided with the antagonists.

Sara glanced at her husband before saying, "The wars will continue, even if we learn about their all secrets. As you said, it's difficult to convince people… No one is as bright as you or as loyal as demi-humans."

Since Anais saw through the antagonists, the demi-human kingdoms' plight ended with them on a better side. The traitors had been subdued, waiting for their redemption.

But not every kingdom and land would go through the same progress. No one knew what else would appear in their world as well.

"A strong and charismatic leader is needed… It can't be you, however," Anais said while gazing at Alex and his changes, "You had a peculiar and reliable charisma, but now, your personality is even more apparent.

You don't have a cruel heart. But if you were to become a king, you would sacrifice your whole kingdom for your wife. A selfish heart.

As a woman, I can't help but admire that heart. You are hot inside and outside," Anais chuckled, her laughter affecting everyone gathered, "As a fox queen, I wish to become friends with you, however.

In a few days, we will celebrate our victory. I would like to invite you all as our honored guests and have a drink with you, Alexander Deathwill."

"We will surely attend," Alex smiled, extending his hand to shake Anais Foxtail's hand.

There was nothing better than someone who accepted him wholeheartedly as a friend, for Alex had known his flaws for a long time.