Long, dark red hair, dark red eyes. Inky black flames burned within them. Terrible, terrible power!
Even the air around them darkened.
This was Mika!
Zeus' Four Maidens, the Infernal Enchantress!
"The Dark Citadel. Is this Satan's aura?"
The golden-hooded woman, who'd retreated a moment ago, took a few steps forward. The wings on her back seemed to sense something, and they began to glow with a pure white light. They fought back against Mika's terrifying aura.
The Moonfiend Empress frowned. Her eyes shone with a golden light, and the aura around her changed. It was bright and holy.
"Mika, do you want to fight me?"
Mika huffed. "If you dare come near my boss again, I'll destroy your palace."
"Alright, Mika. Relax." Lan Jue lifted his right hand and placed it on Mika's shoulder.
As soon as his hand came into contact with Mika's shoulder, a crimson light spread from his palm to her.
Mika was taken aback. The red in his eyes and his hair returned to normal, and his aura returned to normal.
The Moonfiend Empress' face was unsightly. She shot Lan Jue a resentful look. "You damned devil. It's been a long time coming, and you've brought three vinegar jars with you.
How boring. Come in with me. "
As she spoke, she turned seductively, swaying her slender waist as she made her way into the palace. Her curves were enough to drive any man crazy.
The dark red light around Lan Jue's hand faded, and he gently patted Mika's shoulder once more.
Mika lowered his head. "I'm sorry, boss.
I can't help myself when I see the Pontiff's Citadel. "
Lan Jue's voice was serious. "You've done well these last few years. Your demonic nature has been suppressed, but you can't let it all go to waste!"
"En en." Mika answered obediently. There was no trace of his previous fierce and imposing appearance.
Lin Guo-guo and Kerr held her hands from both sides with concern.
Lin Guo-guo whispered, "Sister Mika, there's no need for you to do anything!
There's me and Kerr.
We will protect the boss. "
Kerr nodded. "Yeah!
Sister Mika, you can't be impulsive.
I still remember how terrifying it was the last time you exploded. "
Lan Jue smiled bitterly and said, "Hey, hey, I have hands and feet, okay? I don't need your protection and I'll be fine.
Let's go! "As he spoke, he rubbed his nose and walked in the direction of the Moon Demon Palace.
Luo Shang's gaze remained fixed on Mika the entire time. Even after the four of them entered the Moon Demon Palace, her gaze remained sharp.
She muttered to herself. "Such strong demonic energy. How could this be?
Her demonic energy is so pure. Even in the Dark Citadel, there aren't many with such pure demonic energy!
Is she related to Satan?
Who is she?
And why is she a servant of that man? "
"Luo Shang." A voice called from beside her, rousing her from her reverie.
"Hm?" Luo Shang lifted her head to look at the man in the gold hood.
The man's face was solemn. "Some things are best left unexplored. That won't do you any good.
You might even be in danger.
I can only tell you that man is far more dangerous than that red-haired woman. "
Luo Shang froze. That man … who was he?
There were no elevators in the Moon Demon Palace, only stone stairs. With the Moonfiend Empress leading the way, Lan Jue and the others climbed until they reached the top floor of the palace.
There was no one else in the silver hood or anyone else in the entourage.
The top floor wasn't large. Pushing open a wooden door revealed a space roughly two hundred square meters.
Pristine white velvet carpet, simple and unadorned furniture, and beautifully framed portraits hung on the walls.
Mika's body trembled at the sight of the paintings. A red light shone from the depths of her eyes.
"Mika." Lan Jue's voice was low.
Mika's heart skipped a beat. She pushed her black-rimmed glasses up her nose, and her eyes cleared.
Lan Jue looked at the Empress. "Little Yue, you've left the Pontiff's Citadel for so long. Why do you still hang these scrolls?"
"History cannot be forgotten," the Moonfiend Empress said coolly.
"As disappointed as I am in them, my faith in the Lord will not change.
If it weren't for the Lord's faith supporting me all these years, perhaps I would have fallen long ago. "
Lan Jue's brows furrowed. "What's up with that girl, Luo Shang?
She should be a new generation of Acquired Awakening, an Archangel who had been transferred from an Angel.
How did she end up here?
Aren't you afraid the Pontiff's Citadel will come after you?
I'm sure they know you're here. "
The Empress sniffed disdainfully. "If they dare come, I'll make sure they never return.
You were the one who told me the truth. That's why I left the Pontiff's Citadel.
Now you're talking about this.
I watched Luo Shang grow up. I just brought her here.
No one from the Pontiff's Citadel knows.
You should know I keep a tight watch on things here.
If it weren't for you, someone else would never have left. "
"Hmph!" Mika snorted.
The Empress glared at her. "What are you snorting about?
I left the Pontiff's Citadel because of this bastard. Didn't you leave the Dark Citadel because of him?
You and I are different. You're the Daughter of Satan, the rightful heir to the Dark Citadel. You let him take you away.
If the Dark Citadel ever finds him, you'll be the one in trouble.
You don't know how angry the Dark Pontiff was when you ran away.
But I'm curious. You've managed to keep your demonic energy under control for so many years without leaving a trace. "
"None of your business!" Mika huffed.
Their eyes met, and it was as if sparks were about to burst forth from their eyes, which were similar in color.
"Alright," Lan Jue said helplessly. "There's no need to be so hostile every time you see each other, okay?
It's called rejection, but you're not on the same side anymore. "
The Empress rolled her eyes at Lan Jue. But her eyes were as charming as ever.
"Why have you come to see me?
There must be a reason. Otherwise you wouldn't have come to see me.
You coward. "
Lan Jue didn't seem to understand. "I want the newest map of the Shattered Starfields. Name your price."
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