Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start?

Reflecting on the first time they met Leslie, it had been at Owen’s grand wedding. It was through Owen that they first noticed Leslie.

At that time, although they had found Leslie extraordinary, no one could have imagined that she would grow to such terrifying heights in such a short period!

Not only was her beauty unparalleled, but her terrifying strength likely surpassed even the God of Light himself!

Under the increasingly astonished gaze of the War Goddess, Leslie, who had returned to the hall, quickly regained her gentle demeanor. Looking at her daughter, tossing and turning on the bed and unable to sleep, she smiled and asked:

"Why aren’t you being a good girl and going to sleep tonight?"

Leslie gently patted her daughter’s back.

Little Leslie sat up, held her mother’s hand, and walked out of the hall. With a serious expression, she looked at the War Goddess and said:

"Auntie War Goddess, my mom didn’t mistreat Auntie Venus at all. The Rebel Alliance has managed to hold out this long because my mom has been helping them constantly."

After Little Leslie spoke, Venus also stepped forward. Looking at the War Goddess with a solemn expression, she said:

"War Goddess, this matter is indeed my fault. Not only did Owen activate the array to ensure our safe return, but he also reestablished the cycle of the underworld. He has done so much for me and for all of us."

"But… because of my selfishness, I attacked Owen. That was absolutely wrong of me!"

As Venus spoke, her face was filled with guilt.

Seeing this, the War Goddess stared intently at Venus, seeing her past actions clearly.

From Owen activating the Time Array to assist their return, to everything Venus described, she reviewed it all in detail using her special retroactive magic.

It seemed she had indeed wronged Leslie, and she realized she had acted impulsively earlier.

With some embarrassment, she looked at Leslie apologetically.

Leslie, however, remained calm, saying,

"Considering you are a senior, I won’t hold it against you."

With that, Leslie ignored the War Goddess entirely.

The War Goddess felt even more guilt welling up in her eyes.

Previously, she and the Lord of Stars had been witnesses to Owen and Leslie’s wedding.

Now, although Venus had her reasons, her actions of forcing Owen into the depths of the Demon Abyss were indeed excessive.

Afterward, the War Goddess seemed to recall something, her expression growing serious as she asked,

"Owen… Owen should be able to return from the depths of the Demon Abyss, right?"

This was no small matter. Owen had been the victim, and the Demon Abyss was known for its strangeness. Even she and the Lord of Stars had never fully explored its depths, where ominous auras that even they found dangerous lurked.

In his heavily injured state, Owen falling into such a place was almost certainly fatal.

Hearing the War Goddess suddenly express concern about Owen, Leslie responded indifferently:

"This is not something you need to worry about, War Goddess. He should emerge from the depths of the Demon Abyss before long."

As Leslie spoke, Little Leslie added with a cheerful smile:

"Daddy will be back soon!"

At this time, Seraphina glared angrily at the War Goddess, still holding a grudge for her earlier defense of Venus.

Although Owen’s fall into the Demon Abyss couldn’t be entirely blamed on Venus, she bore significant responsibility.

However, this thought only briefly crossed her mind before her attention shifted to her longing for Owen.

Like Little Leslie and the others, Seraphina was full of confidence in Owen, but until he reappeared, her heart felt weighed down by an immovable stone.

In the minds of the Dragon Princess and others, Owen’s image surfaced as well.

To them, Owen was a figure more dazzling than miracles themselves.

This trial would surely not stop him!

Leslie, meanwhile, glanced at the War Goddess as if something had come to mind. Studying her intently, she curiously asked:

"Before the end of the epoch, you frequently launched expeditions against The Celestial. What exactly lies beyond the firmament?"

Faced with Leslie’s direct and probing question, the War Goddess remained silent for a long moment before finally speaking:

"Beyond the firmament, it’s not just the one The Celestial you imagine. There are other terrifying existences as well."

Hearing this, the Celestial God Hall members looked curiously at the War Goddess.

Although they had heard of attempts to attack The Celestial, they knew little about its true nature or the entities beyond it. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Most deities who had experienced those battles remained tight-lipped about them.

"Other terrifying existences?"

Soon, the Dragon Princess and others exchanged glances, their breathing slowing noticeably.

For something to be described as terrifying by the War Goddess, it must be truly extraordinary!

The War Goddess took a deep breath and continued,

"The Celestial itself is terrifying, being born of countless rules. However, before the current Celestial, there was another, weakened but not extinct—a prior ’The Celestial.’"

"Two Celestials: one representing the decayed past, the other embodying the vibrant present. Beyond that, there are ancient beings born from chaos, most of whom serve the two Celestials. Their strength is utterly terrifying…"

Hearing that there were two Celestials, many people’s expressions changed drastically.

Just one Celestial’s power was enough to make them feel utterly helpless.

The Celestials were, after all, the very source of magic and the embodiment of countless Orders.

They were innately invincible.

Additionally, the chaotic beings mentioned by the War Goddess filled them with unease.

These beings, wielding ancient chaos magic, suppressed all elements. Like The Celestial, they held inherent advantages.

Even the Trickster God, Loki, was one such chaotic being!

These revelations, though few, were the product of countless efforts and sacrifices to uncover.

Every deeper understanding of The Celestial came at a tremendous cost.

Seeing the heavy expressions on everyone’s faces, clearly weighed down by the oppressive might of the two Celestials, the War Goddess spoke slowly:

"However, there’s no need to worry too much. The Celestials are currently embroiled in internal conflict and won’t truly act against us."

Hearing this, many present looked shocked, unsure of what she meant.

The War Goddess explained calmly,

"Through our trials and observations over multiple epochs, we’ve deduced that the decaying Celestial is vying with the current Celestial for control of this world."

"They both care deeply about this struggle and can hardly afford distractions. Becoming the ruler of this realm is their utmost priority. Otherwise, if both Celestials had acted against us, we wouldn’t have survived until now."

Upon hearing this, many people swallowed hard, staring at the War Goddess in disbelief.

It was their first time hearing such explosive information.

Their understanding of The Celestial underwent a significant shift.

Leslie, however, remained relatively calm. She had already pieced together some fragmented knowledge about what lay beyond The Celestial, but the War Goddess’s explanation connected those clues, bringing sudden clarity.

Even so, her heart wasn’t entirely undisturbed. No matter which Celestial ultimately claimed dominion, it would spell disaster for them.

The Celestials’ power was too overwhelming. Even with their current equilibrium, merely a fraction of their focus on the rebels was enough to make resistance nearly impossible.

As the others absorbed this information, the War Goddess added,

"Though this is a major issue, the decaying Celestial, having endured countless eons, is no match for the vibrant current Celestial."

"Moreover, as far as we know, both the chaotic beings and the ancient celestial deities stand behind the current Celestial."

"The past Celestial has no chance."

Hearing this, Venus, who was privy to much of the inside story, responded gravely:

"No matter who ultimately wins, it will be bad news for us. They remain our enemies, and we must prepare. Once only one Celestial remains, our resistance will be nothing more than ants shaking a tree."

At this, most of those present nodded solemnly.

Indeed, once the Celestials decided the victor, the first force they would eliminate would undoubtedly be the Rebel Alliance!