Chapter 267 : An Interesting Game
At the western demon border, inside a military tent.
A black-haired girl received the letter handed over by the messenger with a serious expression.
...
"What? There's a letter for me?"
"Yes, it was sent from the royal capital."
"......"
"Mm, I understand. You may withdraw."
After dismissing the messenger, Elucia looked ahead with "authority":
"The interrogation of you vampire slaves will continue later! I need to read my letter now, so hold your positions and don't move, understood?"
"Y-yes!"
The several vampires in the room nodded in terror like kindergarten children.
In fact, regardless of gender, they did indeed look obedient.
Because right now, they were all wearing tiny dance outfits that only little lolis would wear, standing on their tiptoes in ballet poses... This kind of positioning play was Elucia's punishment for them.
The most heinous demons had already been killed, but for demons whose crimes weren't so severe, Elucia had arranged this kind of punishment.
Maintaining one position for a long time was very tiring, but not one of them dared to complain or rest.
Because their current punishment only required pleasing Elucia, but what if complaining made Elucia angry?
Then it wouldn't be as simple as just pleasing Elucia—they would be sent to the lower-ranking demons for "comfort performances."
The performance content would be dancing extremely cute dances or even singing "Balala the Fairies" nursery rhymes.
For these high-ranking demons, this was more unbearable than death.
So everyone was waiting tensely, hoping that Miss Elucia's letter-reading time wouldn't be long.
But no one expected...
In just 10 minutes, Elucia finished reading the letter, and after reading it, the black-haired girl's lips actually curled up slightly.
"Candel."
"Your servant is here."
Hearing Elucia's command, Candel immediately knelt down obediently.
"Take these criminals to the demon grand stage for a cultural performance."
"!"
"Remember to prepare cameras before going, and keep filming, okay?"
...
"Miss Elucia, no!"
"Miss Elucia, I'll do anything—be a workhorse, anything—just please don't send me there!"
Normally, these vampire high-ranking officials were quite powerful and dignified.
But in front of Elucia, they were like little dogs, sobbing uncontrollably and completely losing all dignity.
...
And Elucia?
Although she usually showed some mercy when seeing demons cry (especially when vampire girls wept),
today was clearly an exception.
"Hmph, I said go, so go! If you talk back anymore, I'll make you perform in the human plaza!"
The black-haired girl said decisively, and black flames ignited in her palms due to anger.
(Damn it, that Lonis actually did something like this...)
Elucia frowned angrily.
Because there was really so much to do, she had left the royal capital immediately after the award ceremony... During this time, Elucia hadn't given Lonis any orders.
Because Lonis had done really well this time, Elucia wanted to let her enjoy her time as a hero and be happy.
But the black-clothed girl never expected...
That Lonis would actually hook up with Princess Sethilu!
Sure enough, all men are the same, aren't they?
On the surface, they disguise themselves as obedient little pets, but in reality? The moment they get some honor or promotion, they become conceited.
"Damn it, damn it... damn it!"
Of course Elucia knew that Princess Sethilu was that stupid maid's ideal type.
In other words, if nothing unexpected happened, Lonis preferred Princess Sethilu more.
So naturally, Elucia didn't doubt the letter's authenticity—even if Lonis and Princess Sethilu hadn't slept together, they must have done something intimate.
"Hmph, hehe... Perfect, I confiscated a tentacle monster from the demons. Lonis, you'd better enjoy it thoroughly."
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"Hah... Princess Sethilu's afternoon tea is so delicious. I have nothing to do this afternoon, so I can go for a walk~"
Lonis stretched and walked out of the royal palace.
Actually, she had already forgotten about the letters she had written a few days ago... After all, she had replied to so many letters, who would specifically remember one particular one?
So the silver-haired girl was completely unprepared, just leisurely strolling around~~
"Mm, where should I go? Let's go check out the royal palace gardens. Elucia will be back tonight, so I can pick some fruits to surprise her. (^▽^)"
Due to the power of the Tree of Causality, the royal capital's forest coverage had jumped from 20% to an astounding 70%.
Many city building ruins weren't rebuilt but were instead converted into city parks...
The park Lonis was heading to was one of the closest to the royal palace.
Here grew many bamboo-like plants that emitted a faint blue glow. While walking among them, you could see fireflies dancing uncertainly through the forest—it was simply wonderful.
"Mm, so beautiful~ If only Elu..."
But before Lonis could finish speaking,
her mouth was covered by a cloth.
Even if she tried to shout, no sound came out. A pungent smell filled Lonis's mouth... and poor Lonis had barely struggled twice before completely losing consciousness.
Accompanied by crackling burning sounds, Lonis slowly woke up.
(Where is this? Wait, what's happening to me...)
Lonis stared in shock, wanting to open her mouth to call out, but a ball gag firmly blocked her mouth.
Moist saliva continuously flowed from the corners of her mouth, dripping onto her chin.
Judging from her weak jaw, her mouth seemed to have been gagged for a long time.
Thick, massive shackles wrapped around her wrists and ankles, firmly fixing her limbs to the wall... Her arms and legs were completely spread apart, and the girl could only accept being suspended in a spread-eagle position.
(I've been... kidnapped? How is this possible!)
In panic, the girl tried desperately to break free from her bonds, but the chains were bound tightly. No matter how hard she struggled, only thunderous clanging sounds resulted.
(Where is this? Someone, please come save me!)
Lonis found herself in a small stone room with old braziers burning slowly in the four corners.
On a wooden cabinet were various cylindrical toys of different sizes, enough to terrify any girl.
And just as Lonis was shocked...
A woman suddenly pushed the door open.
She wore black leather clothing, and her face was hidden behind an ornate mask... At first glance, the woman looked like a perverted killer, full of ominous presence.
"Oh ho, I never expected the famous Princess Hero to be so weak. What an empty reputation."
"Muu muu! (Who... who are you?)"
"Who am I... Haha, I am the demons' destroyer, Sir Amy. Thanks to you, our demon race seems to have been defeated, hasn't it?"
"!"
"But it doesn't matter. As long as I can torture the relevant information out of your mouth, we'll have a chance for revenge... Haha, hahahaha!"
The woman laughed maniacally, gradually approaching Lonis.