Chapter 243: The Loathsome Life of Lua (1)
"When I was on the surface, something called a Hasom flower bloomed in my hometown. It was a purple flower that only grew in the highlands. When I climbed the highland with my maids, they would search through the crevices of the rocks, pluck the Hasom flowers, and make bouquets. They would present them to me as if they were the most beautiful jewels in the world and say, 'Queen. We picked these flowers because we thought they would suit you.'"
Before the Demon King's resurrection, Lua, the Lamia Queen who lived quietly in the underground depths, suddenly muttered those words. Every time the Demon King was resurrected, and the rift between the demon realm and the surface weakened, the sealed entrance trapping the lamias would repeatedly weaken and then solidify again.
The entrance was blocked by a massive stone slab that looked like a manhole cover laid on its side. At first glance, it seemed like an entrance that could be pushed aside with sheer physical strength, but it was made of powerful magic and special materials, making it a space the lamias could not open and escape from with their own power.
Numerous lamias, including Lua, were stationed in front of it. They planned to rush out to the surface and slaughter the humans there the moment the Demon King was resurrected. In front of the lamia soldiers who were sharpening their fingernails with expressions full of murderous intent, Lua leaned against a rock and enjoyed its cold texture.
One of Lua's maids spoke.
"When we get out to the surface, I will make a bouquet for you this time."
"Once we kill all the humans."
Lua nodded her head and said so. Once the Demon King is resurrected, we are free. In Lua's eyes, excitement for the freedom right in front of them was boiling up. The trembling of her fingertips in contrast to her calm expression revealed her heightened emotions.
"I-It's opening!"