Yamato And Hiyori’S Faith Collapses

The next day, Hancock gathered his two sisters in the bedroom, where Arias proceeded to teach them the Liuku Immortal Thief technique.

After the lesson, Arias went out to find Yamato and Hiyori, inquiring about their adjustment to the new surroundings.

Meanwhile, in the palace, Hancock shared her own experience with Liuku Immortal Thief and its effects with her sisters.

"Sisters, do you think with this technique, we could potentially live forever in the future?" they asked, finding the idea incredible.

"Indeed, and I've informed Arias that once you're fully recovered, you will also marry him," Hancock disclosed.

"Ah?" Their faces turned instantly red. "Sister, we..."

Before they could finish, Hancock interrupted, "I can see that you both have feelings for Arias. By doing this, our three sisters can live together forever!"

"Sister!" Their cheeks blushed, and their eyes grew slightly teary. The three of them embraced each other in a heartfelt moment.

Meanwhile, on the martial arts training ground on the island, Yamato and Hiyori engaged in morning exercises with the female warriors, focusing on Xingqi techniques.

After learning Ariasqi's practice method, the strength of everyone on Nine Snake Island significantly improved, and they became more active in practicing Qi.

"Are you still getting used to it?" Arias asked the two girls after their morning exercise.

"Arias, we love it here! It feels like paradise!" Yamato exclaimed. The paradise she referred to wasn't just about the scenery but also the spirited and passionate atmosphere, a stark contrast to the desolate ghost island where she grew up. Even compared to Wanokuni, this place felt unique and vibrant, and Hiyori shared the sentiment.

"Arias, why is this country so different? Are all overseas countries like this?" Yamato inquired.

Arias smiled and replied, "Of course not. Other countries are just as complex as Wanokuni, full of intrigues. I'll take you to other countries in the future, and you'll naturally understand."

"But why can they be so harmonious?" Yamato pressed.

After contemplating for a moment, Arias responded, "Perhaps it's because successive rulers treat all citizens as family members."

"Just like my father!" Hiyori chimed in, considering it a given.

"Tch!" Arias's disdainful tone irritated the little Loli again.

Approaching Arias with her teeth bared, Hiyori exclaimed, "That's right! My father also treats the people as family!"

Too lazy to engage in banter, Arias casually grabbed a passing girl. Blushing, the girl posed a question:

"If Nine Snakes Island is invaded, what will Snake Princess do?"

Though shy, the girl answered without hesitation: "Sir Snake Ji will undoubtedly eliminate the intruders!"

Hiyori promptly interjected, "My father would do the same!"

Arias posed another scenario: "What if the enemy captures a few citizens and uses them to threaten Lady Snake Ji?"

The girl replied firmly: "Sir She Ji will rescue them without a doubt!"

Attempting to speak again, Hiyori found herself muffled by Arias, and could only whine helplessly.

Arias continued, pushing the limits: "What if the enemy uses these citizens to blackmail Snake Lady into stripping naked and dancing?"

The blushing female warrior's demeanor shifted from embarrassment to anger as she exclaimed, "Sir She Ji will definitely eliminate them!"

"But if this happens, those citizens will also die," Xiao Rihe finally pulled Arias's hand away and asked loudly.

The girl responded decisively, "Then let them die! Even if I were the one captured, I'd willingly sacrifice myself for Lady Snake to kill those intruders!"

"Sacrificing a few for the safety of the entire country! Continuing to yield to coercion only leads to more suffering!" she declared passionately. "Once you succumb to threats, it becomes a never-ending cycle. Are you waiting for the enemy to become bolder?"

"Only when Lady Snake demonstrates that she cannot be threatened will we be the greatest protectors!"

Arias was pleased with the girl's response and pulled out a string of pearls from his sack. "That's a commendable answer. This is for you."

The girl was elated, her voice vibrating with excitement. "Thank you, thank you, Mr. Arias!"

In her mind, the string of pearls held more value than mere treasure; it was a gift from Arias that she would cherish for a lifetime.

Once the girl left, Arias turned to find Yamato and Hiyori in contemplation.

"Hello!" He reached out, patting Yamato's shoulder and Hiyori's little head. "Have you thought it through?"

The two women looked up, confusion evident in their eyes.

This time was different from what Arias and Hancock had conveyed earlier. The female warrior had declared, without hesitation, that she wouldn't yield to threats, even if it meant sacrificing some lives. It challenged their long-held beliefs.

Did their father (Oden) truly make a mistake?

"Life is long, the road is still ahead, and the sea is vast," Arias said, standing with his hands behind his back, gazing at the morning sun. "Whether Oden did the right thing, you can ponder over time."

"But for now, I'm going to teach you some new abilities!"