Delia was having a good day. She t her beloved friend and successfully completed Kon's mission. Now, she could finally return to the clan she had always dread of leading since childhood and had recently achieved her goal.
As she walked out of the desolate mansion, she couldn't help but notice the dozens of corpses littering the building. However, Delia remained unfazed by the grueso sight, humming a cheery tune and skipping with each step.
Outside, Delia spotted Natalia and nodded at her. But Natalia responded with a sigh of annoyance.
Dragging the princess' head she had killed, Delia held onto it by the hair as she moved forward.
Life had never been more aweso for her.
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Upon seeing the giant shadow golem, I couldn't help but wince. Coming here without fully recovering was a terrible decision on my part. The ti limit forced to take risks I wouldn't have considered before, and it made careless.
Given my current condition, the chances of defeating the golem seed slim. There was no vast ocean nearby, and I hadn't prepared much for battling shadows.
The only weapon that ca to mind as remotely effective against the golem was the fire sword. However, it was primarily designed for single-target combat, more suitable for enemies with monstrous regeneration. Yet, as far as I knew, the Kuro Clan Head was just another normal human. He was used to fighting without healing so my sword would be almost like other swords against him.
Escaping and breaking through the barrier could buy a few precious seconds, but the shadow giant could obliterate in that split second. Despite the shadow titan's size and powers, shadows didn't exactly have weight so he could move quite fast.
Nevertheless, I racked my brain desperately seeking a solution. And then it hit I could exploit the Kuro Clan Head's lack of knowledge in certain areas. This could be my way out, but I had to appear nonchalant.
"I see, so you didn't put all your eggs in one basket," I said, forcing a polite smile. "Well, it pains to inform you. But all the royal family youngsters, except Princess Wisteria, are dead."
If this tactic failed, my best option would be to escape underground. There shouldn't be a barrier there, and with the help of Perfect , I could create a water drill capable of quick escape. However, it was a highly dangerous thod that I only would like to use as a last resort.
The Kuro Clan Head peered down at , his cold eyes devoid of emotion and showing none of his thoughts. Even his Ord had grown quieter as if he had grown accustod to wielding it. He must have refrained from utilizing this much power for a considerable ti, guarding its secrecy and killing anyone who witnessed it. But now in minutes, he had regained control of it.
However, he also knew my triumph over an ultimate class demon. Despite his current advantage over , he should know there was a high chance I could escape from him. Despite his deanor, I doubted he wanted as an enemy. After all, he hadn't even retaliated against the Dark Sword Clan for their actions in the war.
Nevertheless, he remained motionless, ready to strike at any mont. Was he attempting to delay until my fusion ti ran out?
"What benefits would my clan gain by collaborating with you?" he inquired, his voice chillingly cold.
A genuine smile appeared on my face as he spoke, surprising even myself. I hadn't expected this approach to work, and my mind raced with countless thoughts before I finally responded with the best thing I could think of, "Have you heard about Avalon Island?"
He frowned at , his voice tinged with curiosity. "The legendary island of dreams? Where the impossible becos possible."
Despite how ridiculous my statent sounded, there wasn't a hint of mockery in his voice. As one of the heads of the four great clans, how could he not be aware of the outside world? The ambitions of those in power were concerning in many ways. It was in an exorcist's nature to risk their lives by biting off more than they could chew, even those powerful clan heads, who had their own harems, and everything else life could offer, were still hungry for more.
Eventually, unless I beca the strongest, I would probably et a similar fate. Ironically, the chances of that happening on Avalon Island were the highest. That place was weird, where anything could kill .
"I have so leads that could take us to that place. If you find sothing on the island, which lies at the border of the barrier, you could eliminate every other great clan," I tried to entice him. Although he probably intended to eliminate along with the other great clans, allowing the Kuro Clan to rule the exorcist side of the human continent, this secretive man would finally reveal his full power to the world. It was a once-in-a-lifeti opportunity for him to gain everything.
Of course, it would be absurd for him to assu that I already knew the kind of person he was. He was patient, willing to wait decades for the right ti to set his plan in motion.
Although this strategy would have been effective at any other ti, it didn't pose much of a threat to . After all, this was a fast-paced shounen plot, where the big villain revealed themselves by the ti the main protagonist turned eighteen. Strategizing for decades to achieve a goal seed pointless.
"I will spare you for now," he said. "But you have one week to find evidence, or I will unleash hell upon you and your clan."
I was fifty percent sure he wouldn't follow through, as it would bring him no benefits. However, I didn't reveal my thoughts and nodded. "Of course."
Finding evidence within such a short ti fra was unlikely but not impossible. Nevertheless, I needed more leverage over this guy. "While I'm out there searching for evidence, I need you to look after Princess Wisteria."
He nodded, and the shadow behemoth receded into the ground, disappearing completely. With everything settled, I had no intention of lingering in awkward silence. I walked away after delivering a powerful blow to the barrier, causing a crack, and getting out of here.
At our rendezvous point next to a river, I t Delia, who held a head in her hand and threw it at .
Before it could touch , Carpy, who had been hiding in the clouds, encased the head in a ball of water and gently set it down.
Delia, on the other hand, seed amused. "Aw, I thought you would scream like a little girl. When we were kids, even bugs scared you."
"You have a sick sense of humor," I reprimanded her, feeling a disconnect from the person I once knew.
It had been a while since our last official eting, and Delia now seed like a different individual altogether. While traces of her basic traits remained, she had undergone such significant changes. Her Ord had transford so drastically that even a sensor would struggle to recognize her based on her previous energy signature.
Enlightennt, at tis, was a terrifying phenonon.
Without warning, Delia approached and draped her arm around my shoulders. Imdiately, I sent an Ord signal to Carpy, instructing him to restrain any aggressive impulses toward Delia. My cousin wore a knowing smirk and whispered provocatively, "Do you want to know what really happened in the clan?"
"Not particularly. I don't care that much," I replied honestly. The fact that she killed her own father didn't concern much.
"Ah, so you're implying that your love for is so profound that you'd turn a blind eye to my murderous actions?" she teased, her amused smile widening as she leaned closer. Her warm breath brushed against my ear as she continued, "What if I killed uncle and aunt? Would you still look the other way if I took your parents' lives?"
A sigh escaped my lips, and I subtly shrugged off her arm. "What's the point of asking such a question when I know you wouldn't follow through with it?"
She tilted her head and rested her chin on my shoulder. "Oh, you invite your sexy cousin all this way and then belittle her. If I were anyone else, I might misinterpret your actions."
Belittle her? What on earth was she talking about? This girl was beyond reason. When had I ever done sothing like that to her?
I dismissed such questions by shaking my head. It was impossible to decipher what was transpiring inside Delia's head. Her perspective on the world was too different from mine.
"Do you have any other questions, Delia? I have to go and announce the new queen's ascension," I said, attempting to redirect the conversation.
She pouted, puffing out her chest, straining her tight tank top. "If you continue treating poorly, one day I might just lose control and harm that princess, along with everyone else around you! You owe an apology!"
I rolled my eyes, making it clear that I didn't an a word that ca out of my mouth next.
"Fine, I'm sorry if you believe you deserve an apology," I responded sarcastically. Despite her threats, I knew that Delia wouldn't take it that far... probably. She did kill her father after all.
"Scumbag cousin," she muttered, ruffling my hair before walking away. "Anyway, make sure to inform if anyone bullies my baby cousin. I won't hesitate to take care of them."
Although I would have engaged in further banter with her, there were nurous things demanding my attention. One of them was to ensure that the Coronation ceremony proceeded smoothly. Another was to compile a list of individuals to ban from attending.
Naturally, the first person on that ban list was Agon. I wanted to avoid stumbling upon any hidden assassination plots or secret organizations manipulating the royal families. All I desired was a simple Coronation ceremony.
After giving the decapitated head of the deceased princess a proper burial, I set off. Regardless of the person she was before being killed by Delia, it was crucial to provide her with so semblance of dignity in death.
Wait, was the Kuro Clan going to bury the people I had killed? I might have to plan a big burial site for them all, and soone to identify them all. I didnt have much of a choice when killing them, because anyone could have dangerous special abilities.
But now they were all dead, it was my choice what I should do next,
Man, sotis being that guy who worked in an office eight hours a day feels so long ago.
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