Somewhere in the Snow Country stands a magnificent palace, yet it resembles a colossal prison.
It is sealed by a mysterious and powerful force; a thick, cold crystal barrier rises seamlessly from the ground, tightly enveloping the entire palace.
Inside the palace, ornate crystal chandeliers flicker faintly, and the silk tapestries on the walls have lost their former vibrancy, becoming utterly dull.
All around is shrouded in silence, save for the occasional sigh of the imprisoned, echoing in the emptiness.
"Ah, I wonder how Yukino is doing now."
The sigh came from a middle-aged woman dressed in somewhat worn, ornate clothing. She was thin and haggard, but her former stunning beauty was undeniable.
She was Yukino's mother, the former Queen of the Snow Country—Talis.
A large hand gently rested on Talis's shoulder, a soft voice offering comfort.
"Yukino isn't here, so she'll be alright."
The person offering comfort was ragged, his face streaked with stubble, obscuring his former dashing appearance.
His eyes were filled with weariness and emptiness, only endless reminiscence of past glories remaining.
He was the former King of the Snow Kingdom, Yukino's father—Yukino Seiten.
"Bang!"
"It's all because of that damned demon! Not only did he seize our country, but he also kept us imprisoned! He's utterly hateful!"
The one who roared was a man with white hair and a gaunt face.
He was emaciated, his face a sickly pale.
This man was the eldest prince of the Snow Kingdom, Yukino's brother—Yukino Feichi.
As a prince, and strong and robust, he had been frequently drained of blood by Laroximate, causing Yukino Feichi to grow increasingly thin, losing all his former vigor.
Due to the recent agitation, Yukino Feichi couldn't stop coughing.
"Cough cough cough!"
"Brother, don't get agitated."
A gentle woman beside Xue Feichi patted his back softly.
The speaker's face was thinner, but her skin remained fair. A few strands of white hair playfully clung to her cheeks, further emphasizing the gentle, flowing light in her eyes.
Her once bright eyes now held a hint of melancholy, yet still shone like cold stars in the night sky.
The slight upturn at the corners of her lips carried a calm and composed air born of hardship. Even in her fallen state, her beauty was like a solitary orchid blooming amidst ruins, serene and resilient.
She was none other than Xue Susu, the former eldest princess of the Snow Kingdom and Xue Nai's elder sister.
"Brother, we must take good care of ourselves. One day we will surely escape this sea of suffering."
Xue Feichi didn't reply, his resentment unspoken.
In truth, they both knew that liberating the Snow Kingdom from the clutches of the evil demon god Laroximate was no easy task.
The Demon race was already one of the most powerful races in the Great Thousand Worlds, and the one who ruled the Snow Kingdom was the Sin Demon God, second only to the Demon King among them.
Although Laroximate disliked living among the Demons, his power was equally immense. No race would be willing to offend the Sin Demon God for the sake of a small Snow Kingdom.
Moreover, even if they wanted to offend him, they would have to consider their own strength.
The Sin Demon God Laroximate's strength was not something ordinary people could compare to.
Even if someone dared to touch Laroximate, they would have to consider his background.
A dignified demon god, if anyone were to harm it, regardless of who or why, it would be a slap in the face to the demon race.
Anyone who dares to act will face the demon race's retaliation.
With all these factors combined, Xue Feichi knew better than anyone that escaping the Snow Kingdom controlled by Laroximate was virtually impossible.
In truth, they all knew this, but they wanted to encourage each other, preserve their lives, and cling to a glimmer of hope.
However, more than half a year had passed, and the outside forces had completely ignored them.
A small Snow Kingdom was utterly worthless for any major power to intervene in.
Therefore, Xue Feichi's silence earlier had created a somewhat desolate atmosphere.
Just then, a melodious female voice broke the silence.
"Have you noticed? Not long ago, the guards monitoring us disappeared."
The speaker was a woman with long, flowing white hair, slightly disheveled but still radiating a subtle sheen, strands cascading down her shoulders and waist.
Her skin was as white as snow, her brows slightly raised, exuding a cold, aloof air.
Though her body was considerably thinner, the haughtiness of a snow kingdom princess still lingered in her eyes.
This was Yukino's second elder sister, the second princess of the Snow Kingdom—Xue Baiyou.
Even in her current state of destitution, her beauty remained like moonlight piercing through the clouds, pure and extraordinary.
Upon hearing Xue Baiyou's words, they all looked up, their brows furrowing slightly.
"Strange, they usually watch over us 24 hours a day in shifts, how come there's not a single guard now?"
Xue Baiyou was very puzzled, then a glimmer of hope suddenly appeared in his mind.
"Could it be that someone attacked Laroximate?"
Upon hearing this, hope shone in their eyes.
"If that's the case, then we have a chance to escape from here."
Xue Baiyou, his previous dejection vanished, and his fighting spirit soared.
"If we work together, slowly breaking the seal, we will surely escape."
Although much of their life force had been drained, they stubbornly clung to life, striving to preserve even a sliver of strength to break the seal and escape.
However, breaking the seal would take time, and many demons guarded the area. If they were discovered, all their efforts would be in vain.
The power they had accumulated would be lost, and the chance to regain it would be a distant dream.
After all, their increasingly emaciated bodies were no longer sufficient to preserve their strength.
The absence of any observers was their best opportunity.
They were not indecisive; seizing the moment, they immediately began to act.
"Form the formation!"
Xue Tiancheng gave a soft shout, gathering them all together.
At this moment, Talis, Xue Chengtian, Xue Feichi, Xue Susu, and Xue Baiyou huddled together, releasing their full power little by little.
A large magic circle slowly formed beneath their feet, then emitted a beam of light that shot straight towards the cage trapping them.
The light, like a drill, relentlessly struck a single point, attempting to create an opening for their escape.
This spellcasting lasted for half an hour.
Although they were exhausted, seeing the cage about to break open, they all rallied their spirits, determined to break through and escape.
Just as they were about to break free of their cage, a pink-haired demon suddenly appeared in the sky.
She flapped her wings, looking at them with a half-smile.
Xue Chengtian, seeing the stunningly beautiful woman with pink hair, felt a surge of despair.
Although it was their first meeting, Xue Chengtian and the others recognized the pink-haired woman; she was the infamous Sinful Demon
—Sidi.
Their faces were grim, filled with utter despair.
"Damn it! Why did this happen!"
"We were so close! So close!"
Xue Feichi's eyes widened, roaring repeatedly.
Talis, Xue Chengtian, Xue Susu, and Xue Baiyou also looked grim.
They knew they only had one chance; if they missed it, they would never be able to leave on their own.
Just as despair enveloped them, a gentle and familiar voice rang out.
"Dad, Mom, Brother, Eldest Sister, Second Sister."
Upon hearing this voice, they all trembled and looked up in surprise.
Behind Siddy floated the very person they had been longing for day and night
—Yukino.