Chapter 240 : War Begins
After being bullied by Elucia, Lonis collapsed limply in the bedding, her whole body damp and without any strength left.
But despite this... it felt very comfortable.
It was like receiving a high-class massage, or like bathing in a hot spring. Lonis could feel that every cell in her body had been purified—all the accumulated fatigue had disappeared without a trace. This feeling was even more lasting and refreshing than the afterglow of a girl's experience.
As for Elucia? She was still standing on the bed, her eyes looking down at Lonis filled with disdain:
"Hmph, what a hypocritical perverted slave. You obviously love being stepped on by your master so much, yet you put on an act of dissatisfaction."
"Mmph..."
Although Lonis really wanted to say 'Elucia is the hypocritical tsundere here, obviously wanting to give me a massage but using this method to bully me.'
However, when the words reached her lips, Lonis didn't dare to continue, only looking at Elucia pitifully with her big eyes full of tears.
"Hmph~ At least you know your place. You still have work to do tomorrow, so hurry up and go to sleep."
"Mm..."
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Thanks to Elucia's late-night massage, Lonis's spirits were much more vigorous the next day.
Not only did she handle various government orders quickly, but her logic was also very clear, making many officials genuinely feel the difference.
"I felt like Princess Sethilu was a bit strange the past few days, but today, it seems like her aura has returned."
"Yes... I was worried that Her Highness the Princess was also ill."
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If this kind of life continued, Princess Sethilu would probably recover her health within a week, and Lonis could also step down from her princess duties.
But just during the morning court session...
A communications officer ran in panic from the side door:
"P-Princess Sethilu, Your Highness, this is bad! Urgent news from the front lines: the demons have invaded."
"What?"
"They have openly torn up the ceasefire agreement and are advancing toward the Azure Sea Mountain Range. We had several merchant caravans conducting trade in that area, and they've all been detained now."
"..."
Lonis's heart skipped a beat as she looked toward Elucia and General Guyanis standing below the platform.
Elucia's expression was normal, just slightly lost in thought.
Guyanis stepped forward and commanded the communications officer: "Yes, we understand. You may withdraw."
"Y-Yes, sir!"
"Fellow officials, there's no need to worry. We've made contingency plans for demon invasion, so we just need to execute them as usual."
Guyanis gave a meaningful look, and several Sword and Shield Guards hurried out, apparently to execute some order.
Seeing Elucia's command, Lonis also understood what she should do at this moment.
So the silver-haired princess stood up and said solemnly: "Fellow officials, this is a grave matter. I need to discuss countermeasures with Guyanis, so today's court session is temporarily adjourned."
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After all the irrelevant people had left, Lonis felt slightly nervous.
Had her disguise been seen through?
Logically speaking, the demons shouldn't choose to launch an attack at this time.
After all, they had been fighting for so long without being able to take down the Bright Ember Kingdom, and instead had fallen into a war quagmire due to their overly long supply lines.
Only after being ambushed by the Bright Ember Kingdom were the demons forced to sign a ceasefire agreement.
So Guyanis voiced her assessment:
"Princess Sethilu, Your Highness, please don't worry. I've received detailed reports on the situation. The demons' actions don't seem like a prelude to all-out war."
"Huh...?"
"They seem more like they're trying to provoke friction to see how we respond. Of course, more likely..."
"Hmph, those demon brats probably want to see Princess Sethilu."
Elucia smiled slightly, having also read through the intelligence in Guyanis's hands: "If they were launching a total assault, they would definitely attack military targets first. They wouldn't just attack merchant caravans initially. So currently, it looks more like the demons want to hold some kind of bargaining chip to negotiate with us."
"In that case... could the demons' actions be trying to confirm whether Princess Sethilu is really seriously injured through my response?"
Lonis took a deep breath. She wasn't stupid.
But currently, Princess Sethilu couldn't move and definitely couldn't go negotiate.
"Hehe, that's probably it. Perhaps tonight, we'll receive a letter from the demons."
Elucia's prediction was correct. Later that evening, a formal document from the demons was delivered.
However, the delivery method wasn't exactly "formal."
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In the Sword and Shield Guards' command room, a black-clad girl hurriedly pushed open the door... But as soon as she entered, she collapsed exhausted on the floor.
The girl's whole body was trembling, but she was still trying hard to speak:
"I-I need to see Lord Guyanis."
"You are..."
"My mission is complete... Ah!"
With a scream, the girl fainted.
Although they immediately checked the girl's face, Guyanis couldn't recall having such a beautiful girl among her subordinates.
However, from the name tag, they could see...
This subordinate was called Evan! And like the name suggested, he was naturally also male. But during the recent battle with the demons, he had mysteriously disappeared.
Everyone had thought Evan died for his country, but it turned out he had been taken by the demon princess Candel, not only undergoing body modification to become a beautiful black-haired girl.
He was also forced to wear shameful women's clothing with magical brands, and if he didn't complete his mission, he wouldn't even have a chance to use the bathroom. That's why Evan was so urgent, running all the way back to the royal capital while holding in his need to urinate.
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Hearing about this warrior's experience, Lonis felt somewhat sympathetic.
Should she say it was worthy of having the "Colotia family" inheritance? In terms of tormenting people, that Miss Candel seemed no less skilled than Elucia.
And the letter she wrote was also very arrogant.
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『Written by Candel herself』
『Who exactly are you people, and why can you impersonate my identity?
Hmph... But no matter who you are, your good days are over!
I'm already leading the most elite demon troops, marching toward Insolania!
This time we've deployed our treasured magic cannons—definitely not something you rabble can resist...
Ha, ahaha!
If you know fear, then hurry up and surrender.
Let me make this clear: I only accept Princess Sethilu's surrender.
The meeting place can be chosen in the neutral territory of White Wood Forest. Because of my special mercy, you may bring guards and weapons.
But don't try any tricks!
Because you could never be a match for me, the Night Blood Clan—Candel!
Even whoever is impersonating me couldn't possibly win.
Candel, written personally.
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PS: If you give me whoever is impersonating me as a captive to play with, I can consider continuing the ceasefire.
PS2: That guy called Evan—remember to send her back to me when this is over. I haven't had enough fun yet.』