Chapter 210 - Third Stop - Lust (3) (1/2)
When Sekkin reached Lust domain, he was immediately ambushed by many promiscuous women and men. They were scantily clad or wore nothing at all, calling out to him with their alluring gazes and smiles. The spider demon felt his blood running south and promptly ripped himself away from the tangle of limbs trying to pull him indoors. It had to be magic, there was no way he would be unfaithful to Mitchnew after all they've been through! Sekkin slapped himself hard to snap out of the spell.
Once back to reality, the spider demon was able to see just how filthy and ugly the true natures of these demons were. They snarled angrily at losing their prey, their previously meek and friendly personalities gone. Many left in search for their next victim while some tried to hypnotise Sekkin again.
Familiar with hypnosis, Sekkin didn't let his guard down this time. He swiftly avoided the demons and ran towards the castle that Lilith was in. This time, he took the roof and stuck close to the shadows. Nobody approached him while Sekkin proceeded with stealth this time. He thought that the tough part of escorting Zero would be to keep the kid away from the demons. After what he experienced, Sekkin was beginning to understand why Amon sent him instead of his other subordinates. It didn't matter what species of demons they were, all single males will definitely fall prey for the honeypot trap. The warriors back in Amon's domain were also only interested in two things namely power and getting some.
”A task only I can do... he really meant it,” the spider demon grimaced. It was tough on him too with all the pheromones in the air. If it weren't for his undying love for Mitchnew, he would have succumbed like any other lesser men.
After about two hours of dodging and evading the temptations along the way, Sekkin made it to Lilith's castle at the break of dawn. There wasn't anyone waiting outside to greet him and unlike the atmosphere of desire clinging onto the city, the castle had a slightly more refined air even though the sweet cloy of pheromones were stronger on the castle grounds. The spider demon had to spin himself a face mask when the smell got too overwhelming. No wonder nobody willingly entered the castle. Lilith may seem like a weak Demon Queen but just her presence over the castle was enough to make anyone who underestimated her turn back. In her palace, Lilith's power is insurmountable. It was rumoured that even the abstinent Lucifer would have difficulty thinking rationally over prolonged stay in Lilith's castle.
Sekkin thought of taking a break when he arrived but with how the powerful illusion magic in Lilith's turf threatened to pull him under her hypnosis, the spider demon decided to walk around instead. At first, he thought that the castle's design and structure were merely a happy coincidence. However, after ten minutes of walking through the stone garden, the spider demon knew that it was no coincidence. This was definitely a zen garden design created by the people back in his motherland before it got invaded by the northern barbarians.
”You arrived earlier than I expected,” a sultry and husky voice purred not too far from where Sekkin was.
Startled almost to the point of jumping out of his skin, the warrior-assassin drew out his knife and got into a battle stance.
”Relax! Jeez... all you muscled guys just don't know how to kick back and have some fun. I remember telling Amon to send a decent escort of some kind, I don't remember requesting for anyone so paranoid. How is Zero suppose to relax if you keep jumping at everything?”
The lady with the sensual voice turned out to be no one other than the Demon Queen. Realising his mistake of pointing a weapon at a Demon Lord, the spider demon sheathed his weapon quickly and dropped to his knees to beg for pardon.
Lilith rolled her eyes. Warriors and their stiff code of conduct were no fun to deal with. ”Whatever, I'm not concerned. Zero and Baal will be up soon enough. Just act normal and don't let Zero realise anything going on in the town. I'm sure you have a few stories about Amon's domain to share, don't you?”
Taking a hint, Sekkin smiled and reassured the Demon Queen that Zero will be well taken care of. ”Can I ask what time we will be setting off?”
Lilith yawned. She had a busy night hunting and sorting out some housekeeping matters. Who knew that the new maids she hired couldn't resist the pheromones in the castle? It must be bad if aristocrats found it difficult to resist her charm. She really needed to find a new mate ever since the last one ran away from her a few hundred years ago. Most drones don't last very long even if they were granted longevity if they signed a pact with her. Lilith sighed wistfully. Good men were hard to find and even at her age, the little girl in her still foolishly longed for the promise of true love.
”You should join them for breakfast. My servants will guide you. Also, please rest for a little while in a guest room prepared. They will wake you in time for breakfast. You've travelled far.”
Knowing that there was no further room for negotiation, Sekkin bowed and took his leave. he didn't notice them earlier but there were two maids waiting for him with icy expressions by the veranda. It was no coincidence, Sekkin was convinced Lilith planned it all out. He didn't know what Lilith was planning but he knew it definitely involved Zero. Still, in his occupation as an assassin, Sekkin knew that he was a better judge of character than most people. His instincts weren't screaming at him so that gave him a peace of mind that the Demon Queen wasn't plotting to harm the young doctor.
With that, the spider demon followed the maids away, leaving Lilith some time to herself.