As he said that, he turned to leave and headed toward the palace’s courtyard. Then, he entered a room and entered the Celestial Abode.

In the courtyard of the Celestial Abode, Sophie, who was wearing a white dress, sat beside James. Her features were fine and delicate, and her appearance was glamorous. Wearing a satisfied smile on her face, she said, “Congratulations on winning the battle and resolving the Second Calamity. The humans on Earth may live in relative safety for the time being.”

James smiled bitterly. He considered himself fortunate to be able to defeat Lucifer, whose strength was comparable to his.

“By the way…” Upon being reminded of something, James asked, “Sophie, can I defeat a Sage using the Infinity Steles’ Magic Circle?”

Sophie nodded slightly and said, “Of course, the Magic Circle formed by the one hundred and eight Infinity Steles is incredibly powerful. Besides, the stronger you are, the more terrifying the Magic Circle’s power. However, as you have only