Bathed in the bright skylight, Hermes half-knelt on the vast land of the royal capital.
The pair of white-gold wings hung down feebly, and his eyes lost their former arrogant golden light.
His face was pale, and he stared at the red spear pressed against his chin, feeling the threatening threat.
He slowly raised his head and stared at Oberly in front of him with complicated eyes.
Although Oberly is no longer young, his momentum at the moment is as high-spirited as when he was young.
At this moment, Hermes seemed to see the past, when he was still a human named 'Liboot'.
He clearly remembered that it was when he first walked in the royal capital in the name of Leiser.
During that period, Aubrey's sister Cassana became famous in the royal capital.
Her astonishing talent enabled the empire to win many battles, and she was even known as the "War Saint" in the streets.
People have spread rumors that whoever can marry Cassana will become famous and prosperous in one fell swoop.
As a result, the elite young men in the royal capital started a courtship competition.
They come to the palace in an endless stream, just to win the heart of Princess Cassana or the admiration of the old emperor.
Naturally, Lipoot will not stay out of this grand event.
He realized that this might be his only chance to penetrate the heart of the empire.
At that time, the old emperor was still in power, and the Cassidra Chamber of Commerce had developed into a business giant with huge wealth.
There are prosperous commercial streets established by the Cassidella Chamber of Commerce all over the world, but the Kalencia Empire is an exception.
Because since the founding of the empire, it has been a country that does not believe in gods and does not need the existence of gods.
The Cassidella Chamber of Commerce has established huge business districts in various countries around the world and organizes a variety of rich business activities.
Especially those countries that believe in gods.
Businessmen all believed in Hermes, believing that this god of commerce could bring them endless wealth.
For the sake of economic development, many countries have allowed the Cassidra Chamber of Commerce, which believes in Hermes, to establish commercial areas on their own land.
But the Calencian Empire was in a league of its own.
"Only you, this country that never believes in gods."
Hermes' glazed eyes held the despair of failure.
Looking at the majestic and solemn Oberly in front of him, he couldn't help but sneered.
Indeed, only the Kalencia Empire had no belief in gods.
The country was so powerful that they felt they did not need to rely on any gods.
Unlike other countries with a decentralized system, the Kalencian Empire had only one all-powerful emperor.
When a disaster strikes that cannot be solved by any of his subjects, the emperor will always step forward to solve the problem.
Therefore, no one in the empire, no matter nobles or commoners, had ever believed in gods, nor had they ever taken these gods to heart.
What's more, those gods have left this world.
Even if someone believes in them, it is of no use.
But it happened that, as a god, Hermes, he happened to be resisting outside the empire.
"So I changed my identity and entered your empire as a businessman with the surname Reiser."
"Finally, I would also like to thank your good brother Levi."
His body leaned back slightly, with a proud expression on his face.
It seems to be telling Oberly that all disasters are caused by the people around him.
That period of time happened to be when all the empire's wars ended victoriously.
The former emperor planned to choose an outstanding man to marry Kasana out.
After hearing the news, Hermes transformed into Lipoot Reiser and approached Cassana as a businessman.
"Your Highness, you look very distressed."
At that time, in the splendid palace, young Kasana was half lying on the bed.
He held his head with one hand and stared blankly at the red flames dancing in the fireplace, lost in thought.
The firelight reflected on her face, revealing deep melancholy.
Cassana got the news.
Thor VII, her father, planned to marry her to the most perfect man in the empire.
Although at that time, there were many men pursuing Kasana.
But she already has her heart set on belonging.
Levi, Aubrey's good brother.
However, even though the overly excellent Princess Cassana's feelings for Revi were so obvious, Revi still kept a distance and declined her love.
This made Kasana heartbroken, wondering why Levi couldn't be moved by her.
In such a mood, she was immersed in thoughts of Levi almost all day long.
At this moment, the god named Lipoot took advantage of the situation and came to Cassana's room quietly.
"I can help you, Your Highness."
"If you really love him, I can help you get him."
When she was young, Cassana had a soft spot for Revie, so much so that when she heard Lipoot's words, she seemed to grasp at straws.
This love even made her forget her doubts about the mysterious businessman in front of her.
All she wanted was to get Revie.
So, under the clever words of this cunning god, she quickly fell into an elaborate conspiracy.
One night a few days later, Cassana finally made an appointment with Levi.
This was an invitation from the princess. Although Revi was reluctant to do so, even though he had made great contributions to the empire, he could not refuse such an invitation.
Because this may be seen as disrespectful to the royal family.
In desperation, Levi came to a place on the edge of the royal capital at the agreed time and place.
That night, Kasana came to the appointment alone, without a guard by her side.
But Levi didn't pay too much attention. After all, as the 'War Saint', Cassana still has the ability to protect herself in the royal capital.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries between the two, Kasana plucked up the courage to express her love to Levi again.
However, as expected, Cassana was rejected again.
The two of them slowly moved away from each other in a moment of silence.
However, early the next morning, when the sun had just risen, there were already many knights in front of the courtyard of Du Croy's house.
After receiving the specific news, Levi was completely stunned.
It turned out that Cassana had not returned all night, and the Royal Knights searched the entire royal capital and its surroundings almost all night long, but could not find any trace of her.
The only clue led them to Du Croy's house.
It's no secret that Cassana's feelings for Reeves are unwavering.
As a result, Revie became the primary person of interest in her disappearance.
The key is that just the night before, Cassana invited Levi to the edge of the royal capital.
But when Levi learns the truth, the knights also get the message.
Princess Cassana has returned to the palace safely.
The knights apologized to Revi and then all retreated to the palace.
However, an ominous premonition arose in Levi's heart.
His hunch was indeed correct, the big one was coming.
About a week later, shocking news came from Kasana - she was pregnant.
Because the matter was so important, only Thor VII, Oberly, and Kasanna knew the news at the time.
Therefore, the primary suspect, Revie, assumed this major responsibility.
The story that follows becomes very familiar.
Livi was forced to marry by the previous emperor, but he would rather die than obey.
So Hermes appeared at a critical moment and made a deal with Revi.
Hermes claimed to be the child's father and paid a large sum of money to the empire.
In the end, Hermes, also known as Libot, seized the opportunity to marry the imperial princess.
"No matter how reluctant Kasana was to accept it, in the end, I still stole the most important treasure in your bloodline."
Hermes successfully used his second ability besides merchants, theft.
In front of all the outstanding young people in the empire, he successfully stole Kasana even when Kasana had a deep affection for Revi.
He truly became the husband of the princess.
After that, whether Kasana was really pregnant, and whose child was born in the end.
None of this matters anymore.
Having lost all hope, Cassana finally chose the Reiser family to help them develop their business, which became her final destination.
The two children Cassana gave birth to also made Lipoot's position more stable.
Because there is no doubt that the second child is shared by him and Kasana.
Everyone thinks so, making Lipoot's identity as Cassana's husband deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
They looked up to Lipoot because he was undoubtedly a role model in their business circles.
He is respected by other businessmen like a business god.
Lipoot, also known as Hermes, gradually opened up the commerce within the empire over a long period of time.
In the south of the empire, the business empire of the Reiser family was developed.
"So I say, I want to thank your good brother, and even more, I want to thank your sister."
Hermes laughed, even under the threat of life and death, his smile was still full of pride.
"It is precisely because of the stupidity of you humans that disaster has befallen you."
A person falls in love with another person who does not love her, and even abandons her reputation to get the other person.
In the end, I still couldn't love it.
Family, love, friendship.
In the eyes of an emotionless god, this is simply the stupidest thing.
Hearing this, the countless nobles present fell silent.
Most of these nobles have one or two shops in their homes.
In order to accumulate wealth, they all chose to cooperate with the Calencia Chamber of Commerce.
In other words, they were working with Hermes.
However, they were all unintentionally shocked by the truth behind this behavior.
Because their behavior is actually colluding with the enemy!
The hearts of all the nobles present felt as if they were pierced by cold ice, making their heartbeats extremely clear at this moment.
Hermes made them realize how correct the empire's long-standing rule of prohibiting residents and nobles from worshiping gods was.
Otherwise, a god like Hermes could control everyone's life even through commerce.
No one can leave business, and all economic lifelines are in the hands of Hermes.
It won't be long. Humans all over the world will be controlled by Hermes.
Thinking of this, everyone present felt an unidentified panic in their hearts.
This is the weakest god. This is obviously the most scheming and insidious god.
He almost succeeded.
