The Blood Race members first froze, then let out a sigh of relief.
What a close call. This human wasn’t chosen by the Progenitor; otherwise, with this youth’s ruthlessness, he would certainly use us as cannon fodder. Cold-blooded and brutal, committing all sorts of evil deeds, this fiend truly deserves to die! Oh great Progenitor, why didn’t you just take this guy out?
Hahaha, that scared me to death... Jean thought, secretly pleased. The always venerable Progenitor would never approve of a human playing the role of monsters in the Divine War.
The nobles had mixed feelings, their eyes flickering as they visibly relaxed. If Chu Yi had really been chosen by the Progenitor as a pawn, it would have been more unbearable for them than being killed.
"Not chosen?" Count Magister was taken aback. He hesitated for a moment, then couldn’t help but laugh at himself. No matter how the gods of the Blood Alliance choose their pawns, it’s impossible for them to choose a human. Perhaps the strange gods of the Ancient Council might consider such a thing, but not ours.
"I see." Denis held Bika, her emerald eyes flickering with a trace of regret.
At this moment, the faint sound of footsteps, accompanied by the spread of a strange power, did not escape Chu Yi’s ears.
His lips curved into a subtle, knowing smile. "The one chosen by the Progenitor is none other than our noble Queen!"
Hearing this, the nobles paused, their expressions growing incredibly complex.
"What? It’s... it’s that Countess?"
"Impossible! How can this be..."
"The Progenitor’s vision is never wrong. If the Queen is recognized, does she truly possess such immense potential?"
After a moment of silence, the Blood Race erupted into an uproar.
The next moment, Lias, trailing a smoky dress interwoven with roses, slowly approached with several maids in tow.
Where she passed, shadows squirmed and transformed into black thorny vines, from which bloomed roses more vivid than blood.
She had once again assumed the regal bearing of the Blood Race Queen. Standing at one point eight meters, she was very tall, which accentuated her dramatic curves. Her skin was like ice and her bones like jade; she was fair and beautiful. A small, floating crescent moon adorned her hairpiece, from which a crimson eyeball emerged and blinked. It spilled eerie moonlight, gnawing at everyone’s sanity like a living creature.
"Truly bustling. Chu Yi, my loyal subject, it seems you’ve done well," Lias said, her lips pursed. She glanced at the nobles, who were mesmerized by her queenly appearance, then gave the "respectful" Chu Yi a faint smile. And inexplicably, I feel a desire to get closer to him. I really want to... kill all these meddlesome people, forge a large bed adorned with bones and roses, and then for Chu Yi and me to be upon it...
Her azure eyes deepened, a barely perceptible, morbid pleasure glinting within them.
"I have not failed your expectations, Your Majesty," Chu Yi replied. Lias has changed significantly, he thought. It seems she was truly chosen by the Progenitor and received the Progenitor’s gift.
The hesitant nobles also knelt one by one on a single knee, pledging their allegiance to the Blood Race Queen.
Such a terrifying aura, Count of Milan thought, his pupils constricting. I’ve seen various geniuses in the Divine War, yet someone like Lias is comparable to the Progenitor’s pureblood offspring. This absolutely cannot be mistaken.
Presently, the tide had turned: the one chosen by the Progenitor was unexpectedly the Blood Race Queen, Count Janet’s daughter. This outcome left the Blood Race members in disbelief, yet they were compelled to accept. The source of thɪs content is NovᴇlFirᴇ.ɴet
The previous dissatisfaction and resentment completely dissipated, transforming into submission in that very moment.
They just wondered which Progenitor had recognized her.
"Queen, allow me to introduce you. This is..." Chu Yi began to introduce the subordinates who had pledged their allegiance. Lias merely glanced at them, her gaze lingering on Chu Yi, her eyes filled entirely with his image.
It was only after Count Magister and others stepped forward to pay their respects that Chu Yi concluded this segment of introductions.
"Thank you all," Lias said with a nod. Though she barely registered what most of them said, her eyes remained fixed on Chu Yi. After activating her Bloodline Power, the urge to get closer to him grew even stronger—an impulse she usually wouldn’t dare to entertain so boldly.
The nobles certainly didn’t dare show arrogance; instead, they were very deferential, expressing their willingness to serve the Queen.
"Chu Yi, come over here," Lias said, then returned to the manor.
Under the envious gazes of the nobles, Chu Yi, understanding that she had likely received some intelligence she wished to share, followed her.
Once they had left, the scarlet moonlight that had been looming over the nobles’ heads also dissipated, and the oppressive pressure sharply reduced.
"So terrifying! Is this the power of the Countess... no, the Queen? Her Bloodline is so noble; is that why she gained the Progenitor’s recognition?"
"The Queen’s oppressive aura is too much! Is that the power that controls the moon?"
"The mere pressure that leaked out was enough to immobilize us. Has the Queen attained the power of a Duke?"
The Blood Race members were utterly cowed, whispering fearfully amongst themselves.
So strong, Denis thought, finally lifting her head and relaxing from her tense and uneasy state. Just moments ago, it felt as if the Queen merely glanced at me, and it was enough to suffocate me. I couldn’t even withstand a single look.
"EEK!" Bika chirped, nestled in her bosom. It raised its small head, comforting Denis, who made it feel so at ease.
On the soft sofa, a tall, blonde beauty leaned into the embrace of an elegant young man, her cheeks slightly flushed. Her slender, jade-like arms encircled his neck. After kissing for a moment, she revealed the nature of this Divine War.
"Yes," Lias said, releasing him. She licked her moist red lips, her dazzling blue eyes misting over. "In a short while, we’ll be transported to a Secret Realm to officially begin the game."
"Is there any other information?" Chu Yi asked.
He held the mature beauty in his arms. He skillfully placed his palm on her soft, slender thighs, inhaling the cool and sweet floral scent. This Divine War is quite special, he pondered. It isn’t a large-scale battle but involves sending prodigies to explore a Secret Realm to receive blessings. This also implies fewer people can be brought along. No, that’s not right. Chu Yi’s insight into causality gave him an ominous hunch; he quickly realized that the more people they brought, the better. What’s going on? Could it be... is this Secret Realm highly dangerous, requiring a large amount of cannon fodder?
"I don’t know." It seems the Progenitor is unwilling to mention it either, Lias mused. She looked puzzled. As she let the young man rest his head in her lap, she suddenly remembered something. "It seems... the Progenitor mentioned the name of the place we’re going to once, but then They said some incomprehensible things... MMM!" She let out a soft moan and fell silent, her eyes taking on a dazed glow. A wisp of steam seemed to rise from her feverish head.
Chu Yi was stunned. "Can’t even retain the name?" he mumbled. Then, more clearly, he added, "Lias, we must be cautious. Those nobles who’ve sworn fealty are perfect to use as cannon fodder to scout ahead."
Lias, who had been "sneak-attacked" by his touch, felt her jade-like cheeks burning. She rested her delicate chin on Chu Yi’s head, like an aggrieved young wife.
"I’ll listen to you."