Inside the city, after Lucifer and Death had left, was the domain of Lucifer's entire continent.
Li Jing and her friends—Jesus, Buddha, the Jade Emperor, Xiwangmu, Amaterasu, Amihan, and Brahma—have been left behind with troubles and problems.
Before the whole ordeal that happened outside happened, the entire citizenry and everyone that participated in and visited the empire had been teleported inside the city.
All of them have been surprised and shocked, including Li Jing's parents and grandparents, Li Na, Meira Eillee, and Li Lei.
Murmur, concern, confusion, and dismay are the things that people felt when everyone appeared in another place all of a sudden.
One person in the crowd, a human, a man wearing rugged clothes with a bottle of wine in his right hand and looking drunk, has shouted.
He's not far away from Li Jing and the rest of the gang, making everyone turn and look where that shout is coming from.
only to find out it's a drunk man.
"What the heck is happening?! Where are we?! Who is the cretin who is responsible for this? Somebody better explain the situation here or I'll cause trouble!" The man said this as he was drunk and furious.
Everyone around him—a man, a demi-human, elves, demons, and even the human himself—has moved away, as they decided not to get close to such a troublesome person.
And then again, that drunk man shouted again, and this time he threw the bottle to the ground.
"No one's going to come forward?! You think I am kidding around?! Who the heck is responsible for doing this?!"
At that moment, Li Jing went silently towards the man.
Jesus and Buddha tried to stop her, but Li Jing didn't want to be stopped. Thus, they let her go.
As Li Jing went towards the drunk man, she stood up, inhaled, and exhaled before speaking softly.
"I am sorry, sir... But me and my friends are responsible for you all being here. If you have any question, please do ask; I'll answer everything."
A cute and beautiful young lady with an innocent look presented herself in front of the drunk man and everyone else that was near him.
She speaks nicely and genteelly to the drunk man, making everyone who looks at her feel awed and captivated by her beauty and manners.
However, the drunk guy stayed drunk instead of getting sober, which enraged him, and he slapped Li Jing and shouted at her!
"Who are you people?! bring us here?! Do you think you're a god?! What rights do you have to bring us here?! Huh?!"
Li Jing didn't speak but instead stayed silent for a moment.
Her friends, Jesus, and the rest, including her mother, who's close with her, all rushed in with concern.
"Li Jing! Are you alright?!" Her mother said.
Li Jing didn't say anything even then, until she looked at the man and smiled blissfully.
As soon as the man saw Li Jing's blissful smile, he became enraged, and he confronted her and touched her face as she spoke.
"What is this smiling face you are making, young lady?! Do you want me to-"
And all of a sudden...
before the drunk guy even finished his sentence.
A sudden slap on his face made his head explode.
Everyone was surprised and stunned when there was a sudden splatter of blood everywhere.
The hand that slapped the drunk guy is none other than Li Jing herself.
In stunned silence, none of them screamed in surprise; instead, they were afraid of making a noise as Li Jing coldly gazed upon the body of the dead person in front of her.
She clicked her tongue before she spoke annoyingly. "Tsk! He not only slapped me, but he also touched my face. There's a limit to how a person should act arrogantly, but you abused it too much and it showed."
Blood splattered on her face and dress, making Li Jing appear even more menacing to those who looked at her. as if the genteel and cute young lady before had suddenly turned into a cold-hearted queen.
Then Li Jing's gaze shifted to the audience, and everyone was stunned and shocked along with her.
"Everyone, I am sorry for the trouble. It seems that one of you seems to forget to bring his manners back where they belong. But worry not; I'll answer any question you'd like to know. But first, let me tell you why all of you are here."
Then Li Jing flew up and used magic to make her voice heard within a one-kilometer radius.
"Everyone, I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Li Jing, daughter of Li Na, and granddaughter of Meira Eillee and Li Lei."
When they heard the names Lei and Eillee, everyone murmured and stared.
"Is she referring to the two couples who caused so much trouble during the war? Those Eillee and Lei?"
"No way?! She can't be the granddaughter of those living legends from the past!"
"But if she was?! Then, it makes sense why we are here."
"Don't tell me we got invited?"
as each person got chatty and murmured to each other as they tried to find questions for one another.
However, before they even get an answer, Li Jing speaks once again.
"The reason you're all here is to be protected from my husband's family."
From that moment on, one of the people in the crowd, a male elf, shouted and asked.
"What do you mean your husband's family?"
Li Jing looked down at the silent crowd and answered the question of the male elf who shouted at her.
"My current husband and his family, his brothers that are currently attacking this world, are all strong. Strong enough to kill every single one of you in the blink of an eye."
"..." Everyone gulped as the atmosphere suddenly became tense and heavy.
However, in the silence, Li Jing lifted it up as she followed up with a wonderful message.
"...Worry not, as soon as my husband gets back here, we'll all let you return to where you were, just like nothing happened."
Bewildered and concerned, some people averted their eyes and looked at that drunk guy who was lying dead on the ground.
Li Jing saw those averted looks and immediately followed her statement with an awkward tone.
"...except for that guy. I can assure you that you will all return safely. But in the meantime, please do enjoy your stay in my husband's newly built city."
From that moment, Li Jing snaps, and a million Automata appear above the crowd.
Magnificent and gorgeous-looking young male and female automata—that's enough to fool anyone into thinking they're real people.
"!"
As the million people appear above, everyone is instantly surprised and shocked—where do these people come from?
However, before they even got the answer they wanted, Li Jing spoke.
"Everyone! These 'people' will be your guide and help you. Please, however, be discreet and respectful of them; if you act in an unwanted or disrespectful manner, I will not hold anyone accountable for the consequences you impose on yourself."
Although Li Jing is smiling and greeting them, her warning is clear, as is the fact that she refers to the Automata as "people."
Because such automata have such knowledge and logic within them, they can't make ridiculous excuses or do such things and blame it on Li Jing's people.
and thus made everyone speechless.
From that moment on, Li Jing also ends her introduction with a clap and speaks in a polite and beautiful manner.
"Well, then, once again, I, Li Jing, welcome you all to our city. Do you enjoy your stay."
Then she clasps... And a million automata began to move. Some moved away and went inside each building; others descended and helped and guided the people; others used shrinking technologies installed in their palms to help shrink the giants; while others went to dress stores, salons, spas, and restaurants to work as receptionists, stylists, cooks, waiters, and helpers.
Everything is well organized, as everyone said, and everything went smoothly. However, some people were still hesitant and refused to be guided by Automata, but it didn't last until one of the Automata that helped one young noblewoman, a lady, guided her in one of the dress stores.
When one lady asked the Automata to guide her to one of the finest dress stores and went inside, it only took a minute for her to be given a future dress that symbolized freedom and liberty.
The lady couldn't help but be impressed inside the store, with so many different types of clothing to choose from. However, it gave her pause as she wondered if the money she brought with her was sufficient to purchase the exquisite dresses she desired.
And thus, her guide, the automata, explicitly stated that everything is free and that such money is not needed to acquire the things you want and desire.
Hearing such a statement, the lady indulged her desire and tried on some dresses, taking everything she liked.
Well, everything leaving the store left it empty.
The Lady is left with a passionate and positive impression after the Automata who is guiding her and the Automata who is handling the store bow down with respect and smile on their faces.
With such hospitality, the lady smiled and said, "Thank you so much!"
As she went outside with her new dress on, she shouted, "This is the best day of my life!"
Everyone looks at her in confusion, but when they saw the dress, a lot of female nobles and ordinary people, demi-human or human, demons or elves, or beastmen or beastfolk, were instantly surprised by the dress that the lady was wearing.
She is wearing a sports bra, a white crop top shirt, an open belly button, a gray cardigan, a light blue tennis mini striped skirt, and white high heels.
The layering, patterns, and simplicity of the lady's outfit left all the females stunned.
Even those who were hesitating and refusing had second thoughts and doubts about whether they would follow their instincts or simply indulge their own desires at the time.
But everything has become naught as another person has shouted from the other dress store, a woman yelling, "I don't want to leave this place!"
and then Another person, a young man, was holding a large amount of junk food that he had purchased from a supermarket. "This place is the best! It has everything, and it's all free!"
From that moment, as the young man yelled, 'it's all free'.
Everyone, like a swarm of animals, ignored their suspicions and ran wild through the city.
Some of them went to a dress shop, some went to a salon, some went to the supermarket and took everything they could, while some went to a restaurant, some went to the entertainment section where all the electronic games are, and some explored the city by walking around and enjoying the scenery around them.
As the city instantly became crowded and each building became occupied in an instant, Li Jing smiled as he saw that everyone seemed to be enjoying their stay.
However, the giants who had gone shrinking have stayed, and instead of walking away, they walk towards Li Jing.
a group of people, male and female, with well-built bodies and sharp teeth, wearing prehistoric clothing like animal skins and monsters that became leather armor.
As they walked towards where Li Jing is, their automata that were guiding them instantly noticed an ill intention that was endangering their master, Li Jing.
As a result, they charged up and blocked their path.
"!" The sudden interference by the Automata, blocking their path towards Li Jing, caught the group of giants off guard.
"Please go back and enjoy the city, and don't bother our master." One male Automata said.
The giants didn't say anything and instead tried to walk around, ignoring the automata that were in their way.
However, once again, the Automata blocked them and gave them a warning.
"Please go back and enjoy the city. This is my last warning."
"..."
The giants didn't say anything, but the tension was starting to get heavy and cold.
The Automata did not budge, and the giants' perseverance did not cause them to stop to walk towards Li Jing.
However, as everything became tense, Buddha noticed it from afar.
"Hmm? What's happening over there?" Buddha said it in such a curious voice.
Everyone, including Li Jing, turns to look at what the Buddha is pointing at.
"Hmm... Weren't those the giants that had shrunk, Miss Li Jing?" Amihan said in her sweet and endearing voice.
"What? Are they?" Confused, Li Jing asked again.
"Yeah, I am sure... I didn't take my eyes off them until they shrank before walking towards here."
"If that's the case, I guess they have questions... Can you guys wait for a minute?"
"Oh, sure. We'll wait." Jesus stated this calmly and cheerfully.
At that moment, Li Jing left and went towards the giants that had been shrunk.
As soon as she arrives, she immediately orders the automatons that are blocking the giants.
"Stop..."
"My liege..." Calm and collected, the Automata firmly responded to Li Jing with such respect.
"Leave us for a moment. I'll take care of this."
"..." The Automata went silent for a few seconds before responding and leaving.
"We understand."
As soon as the Automata left them, Li Jing immediately asked the giants in such a beautiful manner, by bowing and giving them a warm smile.
"What can I do for you, ladies and gentlemen?" Li Jing said, smiling blissfully at them.
"!" They were immediately captivated by Li Jing just by looking at her closely and hearing her lovely voice.
However, one giant, a lady, firmly steps in.
From the back, she walks forward and speaks.
"Excuse me, there's something we'd like to ask!"
A long-braided red-haired woman with a brown and firm body, yellow eyes, and an aura gives off a haughty attitude.
Li Jing flinched a little as she looked around for the source of the voice until she saw the woman who stepped forward and replied to her with respect.
"Yes, what do you want to know?"
"Let's figh-"
Before a woman even says anything, one of her people interferes and shuts her mouth by putting a hand on it, blocking her from saying anything unnecessary and moving her away from the front and back to where she was before, at which point a man enters and speaks calmly to Li Jing.
"I am sorry if my sister is a bit rude. Please forgive her."
The male giant's demeanor and manners are diametrically opposed to those of his sister.
"It's alright..." Li Jing calmly responded to him with such respect that she also bowed down.
And then she continued to ask.
"What do I owe the pleasure?"
The giants were taken aback by the unfamiliar greeting, and they spoke awkwardly for a moment.
"Lady Li Jing... What I just wanted to know is: Would me and my people be able to go back to normal once we leave this place? Or we'll stay like this?"
"Ahh! That's what you wanted to know? Of course, you'll be back to normal. Once my husband is back, that'll be the end of the tour, and I'll bring you all back to normal and everything else. So you don't have to be concerned."
Li Jing smiled and gave them peace of mind as she spoke respectfully and softly.
"I see... I understand, thank you." Within his statement, the male giant made a relief sound and expressed joy.
Li Jing noticed the relief as she followed up on her statement.
"Why don't you explore the city and take everything that interests you? They're all free anyway, so enjoy."
"Why thank you... Then, if you'll excuse us, we'll take your offer."
Besides the three giants behind them, of which two are trying to hold the giant lady, who was trying to pick a fight with Li Jing, everyone bows down with respect and leaves.
Li Jing replies to them with respect and sincerity as she bows down and smiles at them.
"You are always welcome."
As a result, they set out with Automata by their side.
From that moment on, Li Jing also went back and was greeted by her friends.
"Welcome back." Everyone said it with a smile on their faces.
"So what was that all about, Lady Li Jing?" Amihan stated.
"Ahh... that? Well, they were concerned about their ability to return as giants once everything was over."
"So what did you tell them?" The Jade Emperor spoke.
"Well, I told them they'd be back to normal once Lucifer returned."
"I see..." Jesus replies with a relief response.
And thus, after questioning Li Jing.
Li Jing spoke.
"Anyway, guys, can you please leave us for a moment? I'd like to speak with my mother and grandparents."
Everyone looks at Li Na, then at Li Jing's grandparents, who are both currently far away and are now walking towards where they are.
From that moment on, they nodded at each other and decided.
"We understand... Well, then, once you're done, we will wait for you at the top."
And thus all of them disappear from Li Jing's sights, leaving her with her mother, Li Na, and her grandparents, who are now behind her.
A cold and heavy atmosphere filled with silence, doubts, and confusion gazed towards Li Jing from her mother at that moment.
"Daughter..." Li Na said, afraid yet bewildered.
She wanted to speak, but her thoughts were full of many different questions. Li Na is having difficulty deciding which question or opinion to ask in order to avoid offending her one and only daughter.
Unable to speak properly, Li Jing saw her mother's eyes, which were terrified and doubtful.
Knowing her mother's reaction, Li Jing spoke calmly and collectedly.
"Mother... I know there are a lot of things you want to ask. So please don't hesitate to ask questions. I am your daughter..."
Then Li Jing grasped her mother's trembling hands and smiled at her.
"...Mom, I love you, so please don't be afraid."
Li Na saw her daughter's smile and gritted her teeth before speaking.
"You are right!" Firm and collected, Li Na looked at her daughter with full confidence.
Making Li Jing smiled back in reply.
"What I wanted to ask is whether what you said is true? Is it true that your husband—your current husband—built this? No... did he create this place?"
"Yes mother... It is true. i have no reason to lie or hide it from you."
Li Jing didn't hesitate and answered her firmly yet happily, as if she found it adorable seeing her mother act like this.
"!"
Her mother and her grandparents, who had heard the playful response from Li Jing, all yelled at her.
"Li Jing! Take this matter seriously!"
Li Jing was jolted by the sudden shouts from her mother and her grandparents.
She was shocked, as she was stunned for a moment just looking at them.
"Li Jing, this isn't the time to joke around! And please tell us if your husband actually built this place!" Her grandmother was angry yet terrified as she held Li Jing's shoulders.
"But what I said is true," she responded, puzzled but innocently.
Then Li Jing looked at her mother, Li Na.
"...Mom!"
"yes?" Li Na was perplexed as she looked at her daughter.
"Remember last night, when you accepted Lucifer? Remember when he told you that he would handle the task of building the paradise I wanted."
"Yeah, I remember that."
"This is what he said. He built paradise for my kids! When Lucifer said he would do it, he would. Lucifer has no reason to lie. He will always finish the task perfectly. So why are you so anxious and terrified?!"
"Building a city like this is one thing, but doing it in exactly one day is quite another! This is beyond words! No! Perhaps... just perhaps... your friend, no, your husband, is a messenger from the supreme god Yhmick!"
As her grandfather joins the conversation, he takes a terrified and concerned look at Li Jing.
Li Jing, on the other hand, was awkwardly stunned by her grandfather's last statement.
"Who?" Li Jing looked around and tilted her head to one side, not knowing who her grandfather was talking about.
"Yhmick All gods and goddesses bow down to the Supreme God! Yhmick is the one who created everything! If your husband is capable of creating something like this, perhaps your husband came from God's realm!"
"..." Li Jing didn't respond; instead, her playful expression instantly changed and became serious yet cautious.
She averted her eyes from her grandparents and her mother for a moment and looked up at the sky.
Lucifer is indeed from God's realm, but the realm her grandfather is referring to is far beyond where Lucifer came from. The fact that Lucifer was an archangel brings him very close to being a God's messenger.
What worries Li Jing the most is how she will respond to her grandparents' questions without causing confusion and conflict between them, Lucifer, and herself.
Thus, she decided to choose the latter.
"Yes, you guessed it right, Grandfather. Lucifer is indeed a messenger of God."
She smiled and gave off an innocent aura.
Her mother and grandparents, on the other hand, were so shocked that all of the drops knocked them out.
Li Jing watches her grandparents and mother lose their consciousness and sighs afterward.
"Haizzz~ I guess this is far better than explaining everything to them."
As she scratched her head, Li Jing looked at her mother and then paused, her face looking stunned.
"Wait, I forgot; this isn't the only thing that Lucifer did. I almost forgot that there are more continents and islands out there, and these people aren't actually mine. How am I going to explain it to them once they wake up? Gosh, this is such a hassle to explain..."
As she was anxious and panicking due to the dilemma of explaining everything, Li Jing then looked at the eastern sky and spoke softly.
"...Luci, come back already."
Then sigh and look at her parents, who are unconscious on the ground due to shock, and then look at the Burj Khalifa's top floor.
"I guess I'll let them rest inside in the meantime."
And then she snaps her fingers and disappears along with her mother and grandparent, only to reappear at the top floor of the Burj Khalifa, inside the exquisite and beautiful room, filled with advanced tools like holograms and all.
as they appear inside the lounge room filled with four large soft sofas, two glass tables, four ball glass lights floating above inside the room, and a huge hologram TV.
"Gosh... what year is this? 2422? Luci really overdid it. Anyway, where are Buddha and others?"
Li Jing looks around but sees nothing but an empty room.
"...What is this? Where are they? Are they still loitering around inside the city? It must be..."
That is what Li Jing believes.
However, inside the city, Jesus, Buddha, the Jade Emperor, Xiwangmu, Amaterasu, Amihan, and Brahma are all in full clearing mode.
Taking the rest of the Grigori who snuck inside the city using a normal person as a vessel.