Chapter 906 - Demon of the Dark Night (1/2)

Chapter 906: Demon of the Dark Night

The boundless night enveloped the sky. The old castle towering over the land told its long story of death, destruction, and longevity. Nothing escaped the shadows of devastation—not even the Undead Creatures. The eerie, blue spiritual flames illuminated both sides of the castle hallway, but the darkened, high-hanging family crest had lost its past glory. This place used to be the honorable residence of dark nobles with countless visitors offering their entirety to this ancient, supreme family.

Babylonia—she dominated rulers of all bloodlines ever since the birth of the Country of Darkness. She bathed in endless glory and wealth and was one of the four legendary generals, belonging to the right seat under the ancient and dark king. But everything was in the past.

“I know this is the woman’s scheme.”

A crisp, childish voice resounded in the wide, tattered hall. The luxuriously decorated walls were torn down by the passing of time while formerly stunning murals were eroded with holes. Piles of neglected, broken knight armor filled both sides of the hallway, and there was even a large hole in the scarlet, velvet carpet. Chilly winds entered through shattered windows and caused the filthy curtains to flutter. This place used to be full of nobles. But now, only two of them remained.

“Master, this is a trap. Please reconsider…”

A frail voice sounded while an ice-cold breeze that resembled the miserable howls of a departed spirit echoed in the hall. The pages on the table flipped in the wind creepily, but the petite figure on the huge chair wasn’t fazed. On the contrary, her eyes erupted in two dazzling, maroon radiances.

“Of course I know this is a trap!”

Kacha.

She snapped the feather pen into two and tossed it from the shadows.

“Not only did that woman, Ashvril, snatch my family’s glory, status, and dependents, but she also wants to lay her hands on me, the only heir left? Do you think that I’m an idiot who doesn’t know what that woman is thinking? She destroyed my family. Do you think that I will give up just like this!?”

The childish voice vented her frustrations. Her high-pitched voice was filled with unprecedented wrath. The strong preyed on the weak—this was the rule of the Country of Darkness. Indeed, in the Country of Darkness, the strict hierarchy in social class determined everything. No one was allowed to offend their superior, but this wasn’t all to the traditions of the Country of Darkness. One would only be respected with sufficient status and strength. Even if one held a high status, they would fall once one’s family crumbled and lost their position.

Not even the Babylonia family was spared.

The Babylonia family once dominated all the dark bloodlines and was the ruler of all the dark nobles when suddenly, a woman named Ashvril appeared and caused this ancient family to collapse and fall apart. A large span of land under their control was swallowed entirely by Ashvril and formerly loyal and devoted dependents stayed away from this bloody city as though escaping a plague. The once luxurious castle turned into this unsightly ruin. Everything was gone and now, was the final heir of the dark royal family about to meet her doom too?

“Head to the Land of Atonement for an investigation.”

This short command was filled with unprecedented murderous intent.

Perhaps not many people of the dark knew about the Land of Atonement before the huge war between the Country of Light and Country of Darkness broke out. Maybe even the most knowledgeable geographers had a hard time revealing its specific location. But after the war began, this territory attracted the attention of countless Undead Creatures. The Country of Darkness lost almost 100,000 units in two continuous battles, which was almost one-tenth of the entire army. Not only that, but the Moon Princess also failed to break through the defensive line.

And now, they want me to head there for an investigation…!?

Tracing back to the source… Is it because I was too eager to show my abilities? Back then, I only wanted to restore my family’s honor and unknowingly awakened my powers. Is this going to be the moment for me to perish? That woman… She sure is cunning!

But… Dangers are also opportunities. That woman will never expect that I possess such powerful strength now. With my knowledge and strength, not even a place like the Land of Atonement can stop me!

Well… It should have been this way.

“How interesting.”

Mini Bubble Gum gazed at the curled-up bat in her hand and revealed a smile. But, unlike her, the bat was incredibly stunned.

Why? Why does this human know about my existence? I spent decades learning the strongest curse from my family’s secret library and should have easily escaped!

“I didn’t expect to capture a wild vampire bat. Besides, it is… Yes, it seems like I have a present for Leader after he returns… Nell.”