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Chapter 535: This Time, Hubertian is Truly a Princess
Chapter 535: This Time, Hubertian is Truly a Princess
In the Demon World, beneath a sky shrouded by thunderous clouds, a castle hidden within a misty veil appeared illusory, accompanied by eerie music that drifted in and out of perception.
Constructed from dark gray stones, the outer walls and towering spires loomed in the gloomy clouds, their pinnacles piercing the very heavens. Ancient runes twisted and intertwined on the barrier, silently whispering the secrets of the Demon World. A meandering path parted the demonic garden, leading to the grand gates of the castle.
Beyond the castle gates and corridors, the courtyard presented a mosaic of intricate stone patterns, while the indoor fountain sparkled with faintly glowing particles.
Deep within, in the throne room, the corridors were lined with jet-black armor, and the hall was filled with an aura of profundity.
"Mmm..."
Hubertian slowly awakened from her slumber, emitting a soft hum of drowsiness.
Her silvery locks tumbled like a waterfall, softly draping over her light blue gown, the skirt billowing gently around the base of the throne.
Her amber irises, usually disguised to mimic human eyes, now reverted to their true demonic form. Her hair, unbound by a simple ribbon, was adorned with exquisite hair accessories that exuded a chilling aura.
Hubertian lifted her head as if awakening from a dream, only to find herself seated upon an imposing throne.
The hall was filled with a multitude of demons, each with a unique appearance. Some exuded an air of stern dignity, while others wore terrifying visages.
Among them were many whose magical power far surpassed that of Anthanas, causing Hubertian to dare not meet their gazes!
Instinctively, Hubertian felt a surge of fear and contemplated using her invisibility to flee.
But then, a realization struck her.
She seemed to be the one seated upon the throne...
Perhaps, remaining calm and composed would be the best course of action. Attempting to escape might not only result in her being captured but also prompt inquiries as to why the princess had fled.
With great effort, Hubertian managed to maintain a neutral expression.
She had just arrived in this shadow world, and upon opening her eyes, she found herself amidst a hellish scene akin to the Grand Demon Hall. Evidently, this was an extremely high-level demon gathering, and she was at its very center.
"Your Highness, were you thinking of running away again?"
A female voice, devoid of much inflection, reached her from behind.
Again? Hubertian turned abruptly.
Standing by her side was a seemingly gentle and harmless female demon, her eyes calm and profound.
Despite being right next to her, Hubertian had been completely unaware of her presence.
This female demon exuded an amiable aura, and aside from her demonic features, she appeared even safer than a human.
However, Hubertian could clearly discern that this demon was the most dangerous of all, capable of seeing through her brief intention to flee.
Below the dais, the other demons in attendance may have outwardly expressed reverence toward Hubertian, but she soon realized that their true fear stemmed from the presence of the female demon standing beside her.
As a fellow demon of high stature, the subservience displayed by the others indicated only one possibility—this was a Ninth-Rank Great Demon.
Her presence weighed heavily on the atmosphere in the throne room, causing all the demons present to tread carefully, mindful of their words and actions to avoid incurring her displeasure.
"..."
Unsure of how to respond to the Ninth-Rank Great Demon's statement, Hubertian remained silent, her gaze fixed upon the formidable figure.
Having just arrived in the shadow world, she found herself surrounded by fearsome Great Demons, and Lanchi, who would have been most suited to this place, was nowhere to be seen.
Every word she uttered could potentially decide her fate.
Until she understood the situation better, she chose to remain silent and await the other party's move.
Although she had grown accustomed to interacting with Great Demons, constantly surrounded by her close demon companions, the prospect of facing a horde of wild Great Demons still filled her with trepidation.
As for a Ninth-Rank Great Demon, that was simply going too far... She had never even encountered a living Ninth-Rank in the mortal realm.
"Princess, you are the one who can open the ancestral land, the last of your royal lineage. We understand your attachment to the human realm, but please refrain from attempting to leave the Demon King's City again, as it causes us great concern."
The mysterious Great Demon behind Hubertian sighed.
It seemed that Hubertian's impulse to flee was neither unexpected nor unusual, perhaps even a familiar occurrence for the princess.
"..."
Hubertian continued her silence, her eyes fixed upon the Great Demon.
Although she couldn't make out the demon's features clearly, the longer she stared, the more the demon's face seemed to shift. At first, it resembled Tata, and then, it took on hints of her mother, Iferatia.
In an instant, Hubertian understood. This was not the true appearance of the demon; instead, it was a reflection of the observer's most beloved female form, and no one could discern the demon's true visage.
Unconsciously, she found herself developing a sense of closeness and dependence on the other party.
"Hmm..."
Hubertian nodded drowsily, as if she had just woken up, pretending to be convinced by the powerful demon.
Since the other party had no intention of harming her, she decided to play along.
However, Hubertian was still perplexed as to why she was introduced in such a manner.
While she did possess the bloodline of the Evil Demon Tribe, and her corresponding witch identity in the shadow world was indeed royalty, this all made sense.
But having grown up in the human realm, she felt extremely intimidated by the idea of actually sitting in the position of a demon princess.
She had never seen so many demons in her life.
The more she thought about it, the more anxious Hubertian became, unsure of how to deal with these powerful demons.
Just when Hubertian felt at a loss, she finally saw the information that the shadow world presented to her—
"Sixteen years ago, after that banquet, you were pursued by the Blood Tribe and scattered across the land."
"After escaping from Lichten's Castle, you restored your true demon identity and made your way back to the Demon World, traveling through the Far North."
"As a half-demon, you were not well-regarded or valued by the demon tribe."
"However, due to the deadly battle between the Demon King and the Second Ancestor of the Blood Tribe many years ago, the Second Ancestor was severely injured, and the Demon King also sustained a fatal wound."
"After returning to the Demon World, the Demon King soon passed away in the ancestral land. With no new king among the Nine Seals, you, as the last descendant of the royal bloodline, became the only one capable of opening the ancestral land."
"Even though you are now truly a demon princess, you have never forgotten the promise he made to you. If you were ever separated, as long as he was still alive, he would wait for you at the highest peak."
"This was supposed to be a promise that could never be fulfilled, but because of the slight shift in the outcome of the previous node, it has become a possibility."
"Sixteen years later, upon hearing the latest news from the human realm, you learned that he had transformed into a high-ranking member of the political world in the Plorant Empire. Filled with relief, you wanted to go to the human realm to find him, but were stopped by the great demons..."
"Mission Objective 1: Find the key to defeating the Blood Tribe."
"Mission Objective 2: By the end of the shadow world, increase the chances of victory for the human side against the blood tribe to more than 1%."
"Mission Objective 3: Ensure the survival of all challengers until the 45-day time limit ends."
"..."
After reading this background story, Hubertian initially found it quite romantic, but then, as she recalled her actual experiences in the present world, she felt a sense of stress response.
Moreover, she couldn't understand what this 1% chance of victory was about or how to increase it, as all she could currently see was 【Combined Chance of Victory: 0.0000%】.
Perhaps this task was related to Lanchi's side of the story.
"I'm sorry, I won't cause you any more trouble."
After a brief moment of silence, during which she seemed to be daydreaming, Hubertian spoke to the powerful demon beside her.
"Thank you for your understanding."
The female great demon nodded.
"But there are so many great demons, and I don't know all their names. How should I address them..."
Hubertian turned to the side and whispered to the great demon.
"You don't need to worry about their names. For now, just know that I am the only Fallen One here."
The female great demon shook her head confidently, her words filled with the arrogance of an absolute powerhouse.
Hubertian paused for a moment.
Fallen One, it seemed, was the title of this great demon, 【Fallen】.
Hubertian was familiar with this title.
In the Helrom Prison's negative fourth layer, there was a great demon trial called 【Fallen's Gentle Homeland】, an ultimate barrier created by Kaliyera, a ninth-stage great demon, after her death.
This suggested that the great demon by her side was none other than Kaliyera herself.
In that instant, Hubertian abandoned all thoughts of forcefully escaping from the Demon King's City.
She still remembered vividly how difficult it had been to escape from Fallen's Gentle Homeland.
"Your Highness, I assume you don't want to experience my magic again, nor do you wish to be immersed in that dream forever?"
Kaliyera smiled enigmatically.
At least in the current Demon World, no great demon could break free from her Gentle Homeland, and the idea of confronting her was simply ludicrous, let alone a mere princess who wasn't even a great demon herself.
"No, no,"
Hubertian shook her head in a timid manner, shrinking back.
Although she very much disliked the idea of being a demon princess,
given the current situation, she decided to see what this group of demons wanted before thinking about escaping to find Lanchi.
(End of Chapter)
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