Chapter 1407 Helena’s Identity

“So that’s how it is.” Ye Bufan nodded, then asked, “Then what does your Perran Family rely on to be listed as one of the three major Families alongside these two? You must have extraordinary strength, right?”

“The Perran Family is an old Family in the Federal Capital. Back then, the Family Head fought alongside Saint Lord Lawrence to establish their dominance, and thanks to the blessings of our ancestors, we have remained powerful to this day.

However, relatively speaking, our Family’s strength is more evident in economic power. In terms of military might, we are far inferior to the two Families backed by the Divine Court and the Black Wizard Alliance.

For these past years, our ability to remain among the three major Families has been entirely about surviving in the cracks between two great powers.

Although our Family’s strength cannot compare to the other two Families, neither the Berwick Family nor the Lorraine Family would be able to devour us without paying a significant price.

And since they are constantly in a state of hostility, naturally, neither is willing to take that risk, which is why our Family has continued to this day.”

Ye Bufan understood, but he asked doubtfully, “If that’s the case, then why are you marrying into the Berwick Family this time? Doesn’t that amount to choosing a side? Will it break this balance?”

“This is also a last resort,” Alicia explained. “This balance has continued for many years, but recently, the situation has changed somewhat because the Lorraine Family is growing stronger and stronger.

Among the three major Families, our Perran Family’s biggest problem is the lack of a successor. From the second generation to the third, there are dozens of core disciples combined, but not a single one is capable.

It is precisely because of this that my grandfather, already nearing 80, is still struggling to hold on.

The Berwick Family is a bit better than us. Although Olivier isn’t a great talent, he is barely usable, and he also has Denniston helping him.

In contrast, the Lorraine Family is completely different; two outstanding talents have emerged from their third-generation core disciples.

One is named Raul; he is mature for his age, very capable, and has already been designated as the Family’s next successor.

The other woman is Miss Romons. Like me, she has a great talent for business, but she is much luckier than I am. She is Family Head Ramos’s eldest Granddaughter, holds an extremely high position in the Family, and controls the entire economic lifeline of the Lorraine Family.

With the support of these two individuals, the Lorraine Family grows stronger by the day, and even their economic power is slowly beginning to threaten our Perran Family.

In this situation, the existing balance has been broken. If my grandfather (This chapter is not finished, please turn the page) does not take some measures soon, I am afraid the Lorraine Family will make a move against us within a few years.

It is precisely because of this that our Perran Family, for self-preservation, had no choice but to join forces with the Berwick Family, hoping to curb the Lorraine Family.

“I understand…”

Afterward, Ye Bufan obtained some information about the other two Families from Alicia, chatting for a full hour before hanging up the phone.

In Europe, inside a magnificent palace, stood an old man wearing a helmet and a robe. He exuded a powerful Aura of majesty and presence. He was Adams, the Divine Emperor who commanded the entire Divine Court.

For thousands of years, the Divine Court has been the most powerful religion in the West, if not the only one. As the Divine Emperor of the Divine Court, Adams’s power and influence were no less than that of an emperor.

Standing before him was a girl in her twenties, with a beautiful face. Although she wore a loose yellow robe, it still couldn’t conceal her shapely figure. She was Helena, the Cardinal whom Ye Bufan had rescued from the Ghost Witch Sect.

“Father, please let me go out. That Little handsome guy saved my life; I must go and thank him properly.”

Helena held Adams’s hand, pleading and acting spoiled.

If anyone else saw this scene, they would surely be astonished. No one would have imagined that she was the daughter of the Divine Emperor, the princess of the entire Divine Court.

“No, wasn’t what you did last time dangerous enough? You almost lost your life in the Ghost Witch Sect. The Saintess Trial is coming soon. You must stay in the Divine Court obediently and are no longer allowed to run around.”

After learning of Helena’s ordeal in the Ghost Witch Sect last time, Adams was truly startled. Since then, he had kept his daughter confined at home, not allowing her to step out.

“Wasn’t last time a special case? It won’t happen again. Please let me go out.”

Helena pouted, making a pitiful expression.

“I said no, and that’s final. This time, no matter what, I cannot let you go out and cause trouble again.”

Adams said, his expression darkening. Unfortunately, the person standing before him was his daughter, who showed no regard for the Divine Emperor’s authority.

Seeing that soft words didn’t work, Helena directly flung Adams’s hand away. “If you don’t let me go, I will refuse to participate in the Saintess Trial.”

“You… nonsense!”

Adams was furious. If other members of the Divine Court saw this, they would probably be scared into silence, but Helena (This chapter is not finished, please turn the page) didn’t care at all and simply turned her face away.

“I mean what I say. If you don’t let me go out and find the Little handsome guy, I will refuse to participate in the Saintess Trial.”

“My dear daughter, listen to your father. Although our Divine Court holds an absolute advantage in the fight against the Dark World, those dark creatures are not giving up and are constantly thinking about how to regain their disadvantage and how to attack us.

This is also why I haven’t dared to reveal your identity for so many years. Once they know I have a daughter like you, they will probably capture you as a hostage.

As long as you can pass this Saintess Trial and gain the power of God, then your identity can be announced, and you can go wherever you want.

If you really want to thank that Chinese man, I can directly send someone to deliver gifts. You tell me how to thank him, and I will thank him. You tell me how much money to give him, and I will give it to him.”

“No, I want to see the Little handsome guy in person. If you don’t agree, I won’t participate in the trial.”

Helena remained stubborn, showing no intention of backing down.

“Girl, are you trying to anger me to death?”

Although Adams was a Divine Emperor who shook the world, he had no way of dealing with his precious daughter.

Helena showed a pitiful expression again, “Father, please let me go. Just this once, I’ll be back in a few days, okay?”

Adams sighed helplessly. He knew his daughter’s temper very well; if he didn’t agree, she might really give up on the Saintess Trial.

“Alright then, I’ll let you go out for a few days…”

“That’s great! Thank you, Father! I can finally see the Little handsome guy!”

Helena immediately cheered and kissed him on the cheek.

“Don’t be happy too soon. I have conditions,” Adams said. “You can go out, but you cannot go alone. You must have Casillas protect your safety, and all your actions must follow his arrangements. No fooling around.”

“Okay, as long as you let me see the Little handsome guy.”

Helena also knew very well that this was the Divine Emperor’s bottom line; if she refused again, she definitely wouldn’t be able to leave.

“Remember to go quickly and come back quickly. Don’t delay the Saintess Trial.”

“I know, Father. I’m leaving now. I’ll be back in a few days.”

Helena cheered and turned to run out the door.