624 Demons’ City Part 1 (1/2)
It began to snow suddenly outside. Pure white snow danced wildly in the wind and gently splattered against the glass windows. Saleen and Sika laid on the bed. The ice arrow that Saleen cast earlier into the hole in the wall had now disappeared. It had become water element that was without shape or form and has dissipated into the air.
”Saleen, suddenly I cannot bear to see you get married,” Sika spoke out of the blue while looking at the ceiling.
Saleen said happily, ”Have you decided to make yourself available for marriage?”
”How can I? I have to dedicate myself to nature eventually. Nature priestess' cannot marry or they will lose their abilities as a priestess. I don't really care about that since I can fight as long as I have powers. Only by being a nature priestess will I be able to live as long as you. If I die early, you will still look for other women after that. I might as well live for a thousand years or so then I can look after you and you won't be able to find other women.”
”I am a mage. Other than being with you, where will I find the time to look for women?” Saleen asked.
”Humph, I think your female servant has set her sights on you. Nailisi, am I right?” Sika suddenly shouted. Saleen felt a bit awkward.
”Yes, I like Master,” Nailisi replied through the adjacent wall. To professionals of their grades, the hole in the wall was like a door that had been opened wide. Even the softest sounds could be heard.
Sika laughed and Nailisi was secretly pleased by that. It seemed that Sika no longer detested her as much as before, that meant one less enemy. Nailisi was not too worried about Lez either.
”Why don't we get up?” Saleen said to Sika.
”No, I am not going back today.” Sika leaned on Saleen's body and pressed tightly onto his arm. There was no way Saleen could get away from Sika. He did not have the strength.
Saleen did not wish to leave Sika of course. Sika said she was not going back, so he decided to go along with it. Ever since he started learning magic, he had been training hard every single day. He had forgotten when the last time he laid on the bed like this was. The only thing that troubled Saleen was that Nailisi was only next door and the hole in the wall had yet to be mended. If only he knew ground-element spells.
”Saleen, do you like Nailisi?”
”What?!” Saleen was nervous. Nailisi was an imp so Saleen never thought about her that way. Nevertheless, he could never forget how she looked when Saleen first met Nailisi. She had silver magic patterns, green scales and a pair of beautiful horns. From a mage's perspective, he loved Nailisi. To be with her though? It was not like he was a demon himself.
”The two of you are bonded by your souls. That's very troublesome. You cannot hide from her so you might as well treat her like a human female servant.” Saleen breathed a sigh of relief after hearing what Sika said. He could never treat Nailisi as a female servant. In his plans, Nailisi would eventually lead a demon army.
”Sika, let's talk about this again another time.”
”What's there to talk about? Nailisi, are you still there?”
”Yes,” Nailisi replied from the other side. She could clearly hear Sika and Saleen's conversation. She had always been afraid of Sika, but at that very moment, she felt close to her.
”If you are there, then come over and serve us. Help us pour the water,” Sika ordered.
”Yes, Sister Sika.” Nailisi was overjoyed. She dashed out from her room and reached Saleen's room in no time.
Saleen could sense the joy in Nailisi's soul. Although he and Nailisi were not connected telepathically, strong feelings such as this could still be felt by the other person. He sighed and did not say anything.
He would be glad if Sika and Nailisi could maintain an amicable relationship. Although Sika was powerful, he would feel more assured if she was protected by Nailisi. Nailisi could easily turn out to be a mistake. Sometimes, even a master might not be able to figure out what their demon was thinking.
Nailisi came to help Saleen change water. Both Saleen and Sika were drenched in sweat so it was extremely comfortable to soak themselves in warm water.
Nailisi obediently stood behind and massaged Saleen's shoulders. The big wooden tub was made from dried ancient trees that could only be found in Metatrin City. The entire body of the tub was dug out from the huge branches rather than being pieced together. Sika's eyes were half-closed. She was face to face with Saleen and could see Nailisi who was standing directly behind him.
”Nailisi, what are your plans?” Sika started.
Nailisi said, ”Of course, I will listen Sister Sika.”
”Hmm, Saleen will be busy doing big things in the future. Most likely, he will really not have the time to find women, but nevertheless, you must still look after him for me.”