CH.17 Think about the long term
"If Hibbert had taken his body through reincarnation magic, would it be possible ... I mean, is there some kind of magic that can turn her back to her original form?" Haruka asked reluctantly.
"I'm afraid there is no such possibility, soul reincarnation is a very rare secret technique, and even if I spend so many years collecting new newspapers, I have hardly been able to get much information. So let alone how to undo this spell, there is no way to start. β
"Damn... In the end, I couldn't protect anyone... Haruka held his head in his hands in annoyance and lay down on the stone table.
"Don't be too arrogant, who do you think you are? Your opponent is the strongest demon king in the history of the Demon Realm, and you naively think that you can protect everyone?"
"Even so, I'm ... β
"Don't be naΓ―ve ... This is war! Not a game! Sacrifice is inevitable! Put away your pathetic mercy!"
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"Don't be bound by senseless emotions, if you hesitate, you will lose!!"
"I'm sorry... Please let me calm down. Haruka stood up, unwilling to look at Sicily again.
"Well, let's go, meet your friends. Sicily sighed softly, then got up and walked towards the room before, where the otherwise flat ground cracked a hidden descending staircase......
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Passing through the top floor of the palace where Sicily lived, one came directly to a large antechamber with numerous guards guarding the exit.
"Your Majesty the Demon King... Seeing Sicily appear, all the guards respectfully knelt down on one knee and saluted her. Only then did Haruka realize that the Xixi Li in front of him was indeed the real Demon King of the East, completely different from the wandering adventurer he thought he had before.
"That... Isn't it more appropriate for me to call you Your Majesty as well?" Haruka whispered, following behind Sixili.
"You don't have to see each other like this, you can just call me Xicili, and aren't you yourself the Demon King of the Northern Kingdom? She smiled slightly, and continued to walk forward with Haruka.
After passing through the lavish vestibule, you will reach the lower living hallway, which is flanked by dozens of well-decorated guest rooms dedicated to entertaining His Majesty's guests.
"Go ahead, they're in this room. Sicili's footsteps stopped at the entrance of the hallway, and she pointed to the largest room at the end. "Have a good chat with them, there should be a lot to talk about between you. β
"Aren't you coming?"
"No, I'm not trusted by them, and we have different positions, so come back to me when you finally come to a conclusion. Don't worry, we still have some time. β
"Well, thank you. Haruka lowered her head, wanting to sincerely thank her.
"It doesn't have to be that way. Sicily held his chin with her fingers, "Originally, saving you was just to increase the bargaining chips against Hibbert, in the end, we are just using each other, so there is no need to mix in excess feelings." β
"Even so, you saved me and everyone, so... β
"Really, you rotten good guy ... Give me a little restraint. Sicili's fingertips ran across Haruka's cheeks, and an imperceptible smile appeared on her face.
Looking at her distant back, Haruka seemed thoughtful......
"Knock knockβ" There was a knock at the door.
"Who is it?" asked from the room with a wary voice from Jassa.
"It's me, Haruka!" Haruka replied standing outside the door.
The room became noisy for a moment, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps.
The door was quickly opened, but I didn't expect it to be Calant.
"Yo, Your Excellency the Black Sword Hime... He greeted Haruka with a smile.
"Karante... Long time no see. Haruka smiled shyly, at this time, because he had awakened to become a demon king, he was no longer the girl he was before, and suddenly hearing the title of Black Sword Ji again couldn't help but make him a little embarrassed.
"Looks like you're in good spirits, come in first. Calante gave way to Haruka and motioned for him to come in.
The room that Sicily arranged for Iscar was very spacious and luxurious, and the entrance was a huge oval living room, in addition to some luxurious sofas, many valuable works of art were decorated in it, and on the left and right sides of the living room were eight symmetrical rooms, which showed that Sicily did not mean to treat them badly.
"This is ... Since it was the first time they met, Haruka didn't know Jasa in front of her.
"You're the one known as the Black Sword Queen. Jasmine was very familiar with her, and looked up and down Haruka without avoiding suspicion.
"It was a long time ago, so don't call it anymore. Haruka waved his hand helplessly.
"Alright, Miss Moressa, should you introduce yourself before you talk to anyone else?" reminded Calant.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, but I'm a little too excited to meet the guy who cares so much about both Princess Iskar and Lord Gardia. She half-squatted down her legs and saluted Haruka in a very ladylike pose, "My name is Molisa, and like Calant, I am one of the holders of the World Record. β