Chapter 282: Dead Blackthorn member
Emily’s eyes widened with shock upon hearing the news, her heart heavy from the unexpected turn of events. "From the Blackthorn family? Who died?" She had only just allowed herself to believe that she could finally find peace and that happiness was within her grasp at last.
"It must be the old witch," Viktor said, looking unimpressed, as though he had no desire to see her right now.
"Or it could be the sister," Raylen guessed, appearing unbothered by the possibility. That was until Emily turned to meet his eyes, and he conveyed, "I am sorry for your loss, Princess. We will ensure a welcoming reception for her departed soul and minimise the torture she endures."
"Ray!" Emily frowned, as this was not the time to joke. She then turned her attention back to the lowly demon and urgently inquired, "Who is it?"
Unaware of who Emily was or her status in the realm, the demon turned to the Devil and answered, "It is a male. Aiden Blackthorn."
"Aiden?!" Emily asked, completely taken aback by the news, as it was more than unexpected. She turned to Raylen and implored, "Can we go to where he is right now, please?"
"Of course," Raylen replied with a nod, slipping his hand into hers and giving it a reassuring squeeze.
"Bring his soul to the courtroom, Ghast," Viktor ordered the lowly demon, and with a snap of his fingers, he vanished along with Emily and Raylen.
In the next moment, Emily found herself in a vast hall-like room with an endless ceiling, much like the one in the Storm Castle. Demons and demonesses lined the sides, their expressions filled with surprise at the sight of Raylen’s return to Hell. They quickly bowed at him in greeting.
"Prince Raylen, welcome back to Hell!"
However, when their eyes fell on Emily, they were filled with curiosity and questions. They could smell the essence of her life force, and it was clear she wasn’t dead. Viktor noticed their inquisitive gazes, and he announced, "This is Raylen’s soulmate, Emily."