Chapter 254: The Demon Queen's Actions
The distant northern lands are shrouded in snow that never melts, and even the human race, which is gradually becoming active on this continent, is unwilling to expand its sphere of influence here.
After all, besides the harsh natural environment, this place is also the stronghold of the demon race, and it is common for them to be attacked by demons every day.
In the northernmost region, the majestic Demon King's Castle sits atop a mountain peak.
The attack by Serie and Kurtz a few years ago nearly turned this Demon King's castle into ruins, but in just a few short years, all the wounds have disappeared. The city wall had been repaired and even reinforced, and some dark magical runes had been added, giving off a strong sense of oppression.
The outer magic array was layered upon layer, with an uncountable number of defensive barriers, each layer stronger than the last. Even if Kurtz and Serie were to come in person, they probably wouldn't be able to break through them as easily as before.
Deep within the castle lies a secret chamber constructed from a special mineral.
The Demon Queen Aura, a unique being born from the land of fallen gods, slowly opened her eyes.
Deep within her pupils, it seemed as if an incredibly viscous black mud, capable of devouring everything, was slowly flowing. It was a power from a forbidden place in the world, which had now perfectly merged with her, becoming one with her.
An indescribable, terrifying aura emanated from her body. At this moment, Aura had become an entirely natural disaster. If anyone unknowingly came into contact with her, they would probably be corrupted by this aura in an instant.
An ordinary person would instantly lose all reason and become a berserk being until their life ended. Only powerful mages, especially clergy who have studied holy magic, can resist this corrosive force for a short time.
Aura moved her fingers slightly, feeling the unprecedented power within her body. A satisfied smile appeared on her lips.
'It's done.'
With a slight thought, an invisible wave emanated outward.
...
A moment later, the heavy stone door of the secret chamber opened silently, and a figure walked in. With a pale face and an aura of death emanating from him, he was none other than Qual, one of the Seven Sages of Destruction.
"Your Majesty," Qual bowed slightly.
The Demon King's gaze fell upon him, a gaze that seemed to possess a tangible weight, causing the aura of death surrounding Qual to freeze momentarily.
"Has anything interesting happened on the mainland during this time?"
Qual bowed his head and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, there are two noteworthy events, both of which have occurred in the human realm."
"Explain."
"Firstly, the human kingdoms in the south and west have been completely integrated by a country called the 'Unified Empire,' which has even incorporated most of the mages within its borders into the ranks of court mages. In other words, mages will likely appear on the battlefield of the upcoming human infighting, which presents a good opportunity."
"What is the other one?" the Demon King interrupted.
Aura had little interest in this. The rise and fall of human kingdoms meant nothing to her. If it weren't for the two great mountains, Kurtz and Serie, protecting these humans and suppressing the demon race's development, the demon race's power would have long since spread across the entire continent.
At that time, these humans didn't even have the chance to fight among themselves; they could only try to survive under the demons' oppression.
Seeing that His Majesty was not interested in the infighting among humans, Qual continued, "In the Kingdom of El, Saint Serie reached a cooperation agreement with the current Emperor of El, built a magic tower, and founded an organization called the Continental Magic Association, claiming that it would teach all those with magical talent regardless of race."
"Oh?" The Demon King's voice finally carried a slight fluctuation. She tilted her head slightly, her dark eyes narrowing with interest. "That Serie? So she's finally no longer content to stay in that forest and has started to build her own power? That's quite something."
She paused for a moment. "That doesn't make sense either. Given her personality, she wouldn't do something like that. It must have been Kurtz's suggestion. That's interesting." Her gaze drifted as if seeing something beyond the chamber walls. "What has he been up to lately?"
Qual paused for a moment before replying, "Aside from the time he sabotaged my plans in Crescent City not long ago, annihilating my entire monster army, there have been no other clear reports of his whereabouts. He seems to have been staying with Serie, focusing on the construction of that Magic Association tower."
"You went to become an architect?" The Demon King chuckled softly, her tone unreadable, whether it was disappointment or something else. "Why are you the only one? Where are the other Seven Sages?"
"Lord Rivale is currently commanding troops and training the newest monster army. Lord Böse is campaigning in the eastern region. As for Lord Macht... we have lost contact with him temporarily since Kurtz and Serie's attack."
"Is he hiding?" the Demon King muttered to herself, a note of disdain in her voice. "Coward. Never mind him."
Her tone was nonchalant, as if she were talking about a trivial matter. She wouldn't care even if all seven of the Seven Sages were dead. The only person she truly cared about from beginning to end was that one.
That is, Kurtz.
The Demon Queen slowly emerged from the secret chamber. The aura of black mud flowing around her grew stronger, forcing Qual, who was following behind her, to keep a certain distance. This aura was so terrifying that even demons found it hard to resist.
"Since the world's will has already positioned me as the legendary villain who destroys everything, and even the holy sword has been alarmed…" Her voice carried a hint of mockery. "Then I shall do something more befitting of this identity."
She walked forward, her presence casting shadows as she moved.
Kurtz and Serie have suppressed the demon race for thousands of years. They had no choice but to lie low in this wild land and dared not launch a large-scale attack on the world or on the human race. But now, I've come myself.
Let me ignite this suppressed rage and unleash the demons' destructive desires.
Only in this way can the story progress.
She eagerly awaited the arrival of the legendary hero to vanquish the Demon King. She was even more eager to see if the man would, as she had predicted, step forward again and try to find a solution to her problem.
"Pass down the order," Demon Queen Aura's voice suddenly turned icy cold. "All demon legions, launch an attack on all human territories!"
She paused, then added a crucial order, her words deliberate and precise: "Report to me immediately if Kurtz or Serie is spotted on any battlefield!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Qual bowed his head deeply, his body trembling slightly with excitement.
His Majesty has finally chosen to take action against the human race!
He immediately turned and left to deliver this order, which was enough to cause bloodshed across the entire continent.
The Demon Queen stood alone, gazing south. Her dark eyes seemed to pierce through distance itself, as if she could see the tower under construction, and the person she had longed for for a thousand years. A faint smile played at the corners of her mouth.
[End of Chapter]
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