Chapter 1205: The Fourth True Ancestor's Warning
Port.
On the giant cruise ship codenamed "Deep Sea Tomb," a golden-haired, blue-eyed young man stood on the deserted deck. His eyes, now blood-red, gazed into the distance toward the northern expansion island.
Yet, there was no trace of joy on his face—instead, his brows were tightly furrowed.
"Lord Vatler."
A soft-featured youth approached from behind and offered him a glass of crimson red wine.
"You seem troubled. Has something gone wrong with Jaddeux?"
"Not at all, Gilla."
Vatler took the wine glass and gently swirled it.
"Jaddeux and Beatrice barely cooperate, but that is indeed the best way for them to operate. After all, if not for my forceful command, they would never have worked together in the first place. It's better for them to act separately."
"Then, why are you...?"
Gilla looked puzzled.
"From a while ago, I haven't been able to see what's happening over there."
Vatler pointed toward the distant expansion island, his expression clouded with worry.
"After the Divine Arms appeared, a hazy mist spread all around, blocking my view."
"I've heard that among the Fourth True Ancestor's familiars, there is one capable of creating mist. Could it be that the Fourth True Ancestor has intervened?"
"It's precisely because of that possibility that I'm so troubled."
Vatler downed the wine in one gulp and let out a long sigh.
"Even though my beloved Fourth True Ancestor is right there, I am denied the chance to witness them. How ironic!"
Ahaha.
Anyone overhearing this would surely be at a loss for how to respond.
Gilla, however, wore an understanding expression, as if he had long been accustomed to Vatler's peculiar preferences.
"Lord Vatler, shall I go and investigate... My lord, watch out!"
"Boom—!"
In an unexpected instant.
Several crimson flashes shot out from the direction of the expansion island!
The flashes crossed several kilometers of sea, moving like light itself, and pierced straight through the cruise ship!
Attacks at near-light speed left no room for evasion.
In the moment Gilla screamed, the light had already torn through the entire ship, burning several large holes into the pristine white hull!
"Save the ship!"
The stern-faced youth, Thebes, frantically shouted orders to the demons on board.
"Hahaha... With so many Nalakuvara, only a few bursts of the Spurt Gun accurately targeted us."
Vatler narrowed his snake-like, slender eyes.
"My, my, this was intentional, wasn't it?"
"Could it be Jaddeux defying your orders?"
"No, if the Fourth True Ancestor has already intervened, someone like Jaddeux wouldn't stand a chance... This is likely a warning from the Fourth True Ancestor to me."
Gilla's expression instantly changed.
A warning... from the Fourth True Ancestor?!
This was no ordinary situation!
"Hehehe, things have just gotten more interesting, haven't they?"
Vatler trembled with excitement, unable to contain himself.
...
Expansion Island.
"Alright, take me to Asagi, Mongwari."
"You got it!"
Mongwari came back online and provided a brief route on the map.
Leaving the now battered warehouse behind, Eiji headed toward the room where Asagi was being held.
"Aren't you going to punish me?"
Lily hurried to catch up, pressing the question as she did.
"Are you a masochist?"
Eiji stopped walking and looked at her ambiguously.
"If that's what you want, I wouldn't say no."
Lily played with the silver hair at her temple, smiling like a fox.
"Whips, candles, riding the wooden donkey?"
"That last one is straight-up torture!"
For a moment, Lily struggled to maintain her composure.
Whips and candles were acceptable—there was always value in trying new things—but riding the wooden donkey? That kind of play could kill someone, and she'd have to respectfully decline!
At the same time, she breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed he actually had no intention of killing her; his earlier behavior was just to mess with her.
Though they were both pleasure-seekers, she couldn't find the amusement she wanted in him.
But because their thought processes were similar, she could guess what he was thinking.
In a way, these two really were a match made in hell.
"By the way, why do you always cover your face?"
Now completely at ease, Lily finally turned her attention to Eiji's face.
During the brief moment she'd seen it while sucking his blood earlier, she'd only caught the lower half, but even that was a perfectly flawless contour. Even by her high standards, there wasn't a single flaw.
This made her very curious: why did he wear a disguise all the time?
"I'm too handsome."
"...If you're not lying to me, are you saying your face has a succubus-like magic that would make anyone who sees it fall for you, unable to break free?"
This time, Lily gave it serious thought.
If that were true, then when she'd asked earlier why he was so skilled at controlling familiars, was it for the same reason? Did he use a succubus-level charm to make the familiars obey him?
It wasn't impossible.
There were indeed demons in this world known as succubi, and their abilities were just as commonly understood—they possessed extremely powerful charm, capable of enthralling even instinct-driven magical beasts.
It was said that Lilith, the world's strongest succubus, had unparalleled charm, with no one able to surpass her.
Of course, she wasn't quite the same as the traditional semen-draining succubus.
"You actually believed that?"
Eiji looked at her with interest instead.
"If you want to have fun at others' expense, you have to offer something in return to earn their trust—especially when it's mixed in with jokes. That's when it works best, isn't it?"
Lily smiled faintly.
So that was it.
This was the shared logic among pleasure-seekers.
By going against the grain, Lily had actually deduced the truth.
"People say you're clever, and they're not wrong."
Eiji praised her intelligence.
"Can I take a look?"
Seeing that he had indirectly confirmed her guess, Lily's eyes flickered slightly, revealing a glint of competitiveness.
"Woman, yielding to your pride isn't a wise choice."
Eiji smiled playfully.
This princess was sharp, powerful, and accomplished at a young age. Though she appeared kind and amiable, that was merely her excellent upbringing—her pride was actually quite high.
She didn't believe her strong will could be charmed, so she actively approached the danger.
Eiji crossed his arms.
He struck a pose that said, "You're welcome to try anytime."
"My self-respect isn't that cheap!"
Lavria proudly lifted her chin.
Then she stepped forward, approaching Eiji.
Resolutely, she removed his sunglasses and mask.
In that instant.
It felt as if reason itself had been stripped away, her brain experiencing unprecedented stimulation, an intense satisfaction flooding through her entire being, rendering her incapable of thought.