It wasn't that Caelis didn't want to protect his wife. Rather... He knew he had already spoiled her far too much when she was little. If he wanted her deity bone to awaken sooner, he would have to resist the urge to shelter her every time danger appeared.
"Lina, there's something you should know. I'm planning to form a new team. But I'll only be watching from the shadows."
"Huh? Why?"
"I've already reached the Extreme realm. Neither the Human Emperor nor Grand Masters can defeat me anymore. The purpose of forming a hunting team is to train the younger generation. If I intervene in every battle, wouldn't all of that training become meaningless?"
Lina puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction. Her reaction made Caelis chuckle. "What if someone frames me again?"
"They won't. This time, the team will consist of both humans and beastmen. They're all your seniors, and they're also my friends. I'll feel much more at ease knowing you're with them."
