“Hee hee, my Liel is so cute,” the Succubus caressed Liel’s face and teased, “If outsiders knew that the cold and emotionless Stone Woman, the strongest Legendary-level expert in the Succubus Territory, only one step away from Limit Level, the undisputed number one among my subordinates, the Clan Chief of the Stone Woman Clan at level ninety-nine, would show such a cute expression, I wonder how many men would go crazy with joy?”
Hearing this, Liel replied without hesitation,
“I am Master Shafney’s exclusive puppet, her toy. Other beings are like weeds on the roadside in my eyes, not worth mentioning, let alone caring about their thoughts.”
The strongest Legendary-level expert in the Succubus Territory said these unimaginable, even shocking words.
But spoken to the enchanting demon before her, they seemed so natural.
“I’m very happy, my dearest Liel.”
Shafney smiled sincerely, but a hint of boredom flickered in her eyes.
There was no helping it.
“Besides Airi, you’re my favorite,” Shafney thought. This was indeed her ranking.
However, if the full score was one hundred, then Airi was ninety-nine, the undisputed number one, while Liel was only about ten, barely better than ordinary people.
After all, the toys one couldn’t obtain were always the best.
Like Airi, rebellious and indifferent since childhood, treating Shafney coldly, not only didn’t Shafney find her annoying, but she was quite fond of her.
And toys that were too easily obtained would eventually become boring.
For example, the other Demon Lords. Lid was respectful towards Shafney, Kamina was somewhat similar to her, and Millu was innocent and naive, rarely disobeying Shafney. Although Shafney regarded them as her beloved sisters, she wasn’t particularly happy being with them.
Only Airi, always reluctant and wary of her, made Shafney more fond of her.
As for Sara, she wasn’t someone Shafney could easily manipulate.
Therefore, Shafney usually ranked her big sister “outside the list,” treating her as special and respecting her somewhat.
Liel was an obedient and good child.
Therefore, Shafney was also a little bored with her.
Perhaps this was the helplessness of a Succubus who could easily obtain everything?
Liel, unaware of all this, looked happy, as if receiving the highest praise.
Completely oblivious to the fact that her beloved master’s attention had already shifted elsewhere.
“Let me see how many points you’re worth, Hero Shien.”
Shafney turned her head and looked at the Hero descending at the city gate, her eyes gleaming.
In the next second, Shafney vanished.
…
“This is…!?”
At the same time, Shien, landing outside Succubus City, suddenly looked up at the sky as if sensing something.
“What’s wrong, Master?” Shajina asked reflexively, startled.
Asking this, she also noticed it.
The surroundings seemed to have fallen silent.
“—”
It was a strange feeling.
As if this place had become a paradise, the air and the atmosphere incredibly pleasant.
“She” suddenly appeared in the sky.
Making the world pale in comparison.
“Clang!”
A demon’s sword slipped from their grasp and clattered to the ground. They stared blankly at the alluring figure in mid-air, as if in a trance, unable to move.
Not just this demon, but every living being before the Succubus City was captivated, their gazes fixed on the figure in the sky, their eyes seeing nothing else.
Even the Shajin Clan, who had just arrived.
Even Shajina.
Even the monsters, who lay prostrated on the ground, trembling and gazing at the figure with a mixture of fear and fascination.
“—” Shien wanted to speak, to act, but found himself unable to. His body seemed to resist his will, his gaze fixed on the figure in the sky.
The world was silent. All gazes and light seemed to converge on that single figure, making her the undisputed center of attention.
“Heh heh…” A soft chuckle echoed, reaching everyone’s ears, stealing their souls.
At this moment, everyone present was captivated, enthralled by her charm and beauty.
The culprit, however, seemed indifferent, her gaze fixed on a single person.
Shien was certain.
“She’s looking at me.”
As this thought crossed his mind, his heart pounded uncontrollably. He hadn’t felt this way even when he first met Nien or Lucy.