(TL Remarks
Note for posterity: Volu 12 to 13 are slice-of-life chapters intended as a break for Mo Ke, according to the author. These two volus can be viewed as an entirely new book, according to the author. In light of that, and the fact that the author himself provided an abbreviated summary of volu 12/13, because everyone hated it on the original site, I held a poll on Patreon to decide what to do. According to the poll, of which translate fully, summarize, skip, and drop were choices, skip was the option most voted on.
These are the essential, non-skippable chapters. Do not be alard if the chapter numbers do not co out in running order. Its intentional. If I receive comnts about this, I will ignore them completely. It was voted upon, then talked about, and further talked about. Matter is closed. Like leaving a supranational union, deal with it. If soone wishes to translate the missing chapters, go ahead. Just dont bother .
End of remarks.)
Western Human Realms, Plateau Village, Demoness Abode.
Regine, Jill, and now back in her horse form Mo Ning were on their way back to the village.
Ancarin had managed to get news of their return before that, thus she had specially brought along a certain rambunctious pair to wait for Regine at the front entrance.
As a demoness serving Mo Ke, she naturally sensed when Mo Ke left the Western Human Realms. She just did not know why -that required an explanation from Regine. However, upon their eting, the two sisters did not imdiately speak to each other, rely exchanging a tacit glance with each other.
Seeing their teacher return, the little wolf girl, Hayley, stopped fighting with her equally little friend, Nari, and obediently walked up to Regines side.
With regards to this little student of hers, Regine held nothing but fondness for her. However, her personality was a little too much on the lively side. Without so temperance, it would be hard for her to tread the assassins path due to her lack of control over her emotions.
Welco back. Ancarin said with a warm smile. Master has already left the Western Human Realms?
Mhm. Regine curtly nodded her head. Her expression was just as outwardly cold as always, but Ancarin had gone through thick and thin with the girl countless tis and naturally knew the warmth hidden within that gaze.
Still in her horse form, Mo Ning unhappily griped from the side, Dearest is just too much, leaving behind like that. Dont tell he has already forgotten about Normally, Mo Ke would not have wanted her to speak, but there were only trustworthy people here, thus there was no need for her to hide.
Lady Mo Ning. Regine couldnt help but step in when she heard the horse gripe, even though she knew that she did not an anything by her words. The one in control at that ti was mistress Fertinier.
I know. I know. I just have no way of returning ho and I dont know when dearest will call back as well sigh guess Ill be staying in the Western Human Realms for a while longer. Mo Ning irritably swished her horse head. I hope dearest calls back soon, the fire elents in this region are just too little, not at all suitable for a creature of Purgatory.
In that case, would lady Mo Ning like for us to gather so fire crystals or magical cores? Ancarin suggested with a smile as she rubbed little Nari on the head.
She knew very well that while Mo Ke rode Mo Ning as a steed, the two of them actually shared an engagent pact, thus the two girls treated the horse with a respectful attitude.
Magic crystals and cores? Mo Ning gave the suggestion so thought. That could work, but a better solution would be to create a volcanic environnt.
Lady Mo Ning, Im afraid thats impossible that would cause too much of a stir and attract unwanted attention from the other humans we are normally shunned by the world after all Ancarin anxiously explained when she heard that Mo Ning wanted to terraform the village.
Oh. What a bother. Never a persistent one, Mo Ning answered as such, In that case, its fine. Lets just follow your suggestion then.
Alright. Ancarin quietly breathed a sigh of relief, having just placated one of her masters future wives. Ill get to work on it shortly. Regine, we need to gather more intelligence as soon as possible. Even though the master was only here for a short while, Im worried that even that might have repercussions. We also need to make preparations for the masters next descent.
If its intelligence gathering and procurent, Im more than able to handle that. Previously silent, Jill suddenly interjected herself into the conversation. She batted her big eyes at Ancarin as she confidently declared, Im the best thief around, just leave it to .
Then what do you want in return? Ancarin turned around to face the confident girl. Based on what she knew from Regine, Jill was as capable as she claid, and since she had followed them back to their ho, that would an she was willing to be a part of them now.
Everyone in the Abode was here for reasons that basically amounted to survival or revenge. Being such a competent thief, the forr was most likely out of the question. So what were her motives?
Revenge, perhaps? Power? Eternal youth? Or was she a spy sent here from one of the other factions?
There was no definite answer to that question, but since Regine was willing to bring her back, it was worth trusting the girl once.
So what was it she wanted in return for her current services?
To that question, Jill answered decisively, Power. I wish to gain power.
In that case, its a simple matter. Beco a servant of the master, then you too will gain his blessing.
No. I wish to gain the power to destroy a kingdom. As she said that, Jills eyes looked a little crestfallen. Based on my own strength alone, that would be insufficient. Besides, if I were to beco a demoness, I would have the scent of a devil on , that would hinder my movents in human society.
There were rits to what she had just raised. While Regine did travel about in the cities often, she had to avoid anyone with the ability to detect a devils aura. While such an aura wasnt readily apparent, a more formidable opponent would still be able to detect it. If Jill was truly serious about joining the Demoness Abode, allowing her to retain her identity as a normal human would greatly benefit their operations. Assuming, of course, that she was trustworthy.
But how can we trust you?
Ancarin laid out her concerns explicitly. Yet the fact that she had done so ant that she was open to negotiations. Else she would have already killed the girl.
Suddenly, Regine stepped in and said, I believe her. I know enough about her backstory, Im sure she would never betray us.
Why? Ancarin threw her sister a confused look.
Because, in so sense, we share a common enemy.
Underdepths: Halfmoon City
Little acid tongue, Aishael, was in the middle of supervising the half-elves daily training. Even though her role as the citymaster ant that she had plenty to do, she always made sure to maintain a tight control over the military.
She knew very well that the Holy Daughter made her citymaster for a reason. What then could the half-elves offer to such a personage? Nothing but their unwavering loyalty and strength!
Ever since Mo Ke gathered all the half-elves into Halfmoon City, in the process turning into a guardian deity of sorts for them, these half-blood dark elves had ford an independent clan of their own. With their numbers, they had the power to stand up to a major dark elven clan.
By Mo Kes order, their city was given enough supplies by each clan to last them for a decade. Since it was Mo Ke who saved the dark elven half-blood, he was the one revered by them, not Lolthe. From the very beginning, her lofty gaze had never once graced them.
Suddenly, a dark elven half-blood descended from the ceiling atop a giant bat. Lady citymaster, lady Jezsere, sir Reyage, along with lady Zurnalin have arrived.
What are the three of them doing here? Aishael raised an eyebrow. Have them enter the guesthall.
Understood. Ard with orders, the ssenger half-elf imdiately departed.
These three dark elves were the sa ones who accompanied Mo Ke to the Western Human Realms. Yet there was no ntion of Mo Ke by the ssenger. In other words, he wasnt with them at all.
Perhaps their visit has sothing to do with her holiness? She quickly thought of that possibility, her heart imdiately afla with anxiety. If she had her way, she would grow wings and fly before them this instant
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