Chapter: 77. Submission
Princess Belis, dressed in a black dress, smiled lightly, her eyes focused solely on the reflection of Princess Xue Feiya looking back at her.
The Second Princess of the Demon Race suddenly appeared, without any warning, moving as if she were in a world without obstacles.
The guard knights rushing in from behind her attempted to throw their spears to stop her, but a faint purple barrier had already formed around Belis, unbreakable. The weapons merely produced a clear sound upon contact before falling powerless to the ground.
The faint purple barrier transformed into an invisible wall, blocking the entrance of the grand hall.
Now, not only the weapons but even the knights outside the council chamber were prevented from entering the hall.
Separated by this invisible magic wall, no one could step any closer.
There was an uproar in the scene!
The kingdom knights were indeed no match for the Five Wings.
However, the members of the Light Family guarding inside the grand hall remained unfazed.
They raised their weapons around the royal family, demonstrating what truly represented the kingdom’s most reliable sword and shield.
This time, Xiya was also moving along with them!
Well… she knew that her sister, Princess Belis, had come over for something other than a fight, but given her identity as a Hero, she at least had to put on a show.
Besides…
Ugh… I know you’re Xue Feiya’s biological sister, which gives you some special privileges, but can you not cling to her so closely? I was planning to talk to Xue Fei alone on the way back, and here you are, trying to snatch your sister away…!
Therefore, the action of raising the sword was not about the duties of a Hero.
It was an instinctive behavior of possessiveness as a woman!
Quickly, step back, evil spirits retreat!
It doesn’t matter.
Belis did not care about the uproar or the clashing swords.
She just continued to move forward steadily.
With graceful and flawless steps, she walked like a blooming lotus, exuding the essence of a princess.
“Livra… stand aside for a moment, I think Belis may have some plans… Livra?”
Xue Feiya wanted to remind Livra to step aside, so she wouldn’t hinder Belis’ performance, after all, this girl had always been smart since she was little.
As soon as she finished speaking and turned around, she found Livra had already shrunk into a corner, smiling wryly and waving her hand to avoid the spotlight.
You guy… you really run fast!
There’s no helping it, Miss Shaya! Princess Belis is just too fierce, every time she sees me, her eyes look like they want to tear me apart!
Oh… well, I guess it’s because when Belis appears, Livra subconsciously grips my hand for a sense of security.
If she doesn’t tear you apart, who will?
Belis walked along the red carpet, reaching in front of Xue Feiya.
Ignoring the noise and the swords clashing.
Belis and Xue Feiya stood face to face, like two beautifully delicate dolls carved from the same mold, one tall and one short.
Xue Feiya could only look up at Belis.
The silver-haired, fluffy little girl blinked vigorously, seemingly asking what exactly Belis was going to do.
Belis continued to smile silently.
Indifferent to others, she found it hard to speak to her sister.
Actions are faster than words, aren’t they?
Xue Feiya’s upward gaze slowly turned into a downward one.
Belis’ black dress swept across the crystal floor, like spreading ink, forming a stark contrast with her silver-white hair.
Belis knelt on one knee before Xue Feiya.
Delicately lifting Xue Fei’s finger with grace, her eyes filled with tenderness as she leaned forward.
Determined, she placed a gentle kiss on the back of her hand.
“I, Belis Halder, Second Princess of the Demon Race, swear in the name of the Demon God, to eternally submit to Xue Feiya Halder.”
“…?!”
Xue Feiya was completely taken aback.
She possessed considerable wisdom, so it was rare for her to be stunned.
But… But Belis, what on earth are you doing all of a sudden?!
Those unfamiliar with demon culture might not understand, but among the Oulus nobility, there were many well-traveled individuals who quickly grasped the meaning of Belis’ actions.
That was a ritual unique to the Demon Race.
It should be noted that demons are competitive by nature, with their cultural values rooted in strength, commonly summarized as fighting.
Thus, their definitions of “status” were incredibly strict; if you wanted another demon to acknowledge your superiority, you would have to nearly beat them to death first.
And only then could such a ceremony occur.
To acknowledge oneself as slightly weaker and willingly show respect to the stronger party by kissing the back of their hand, symbolizing an oath of submission, even eternal submission.
Such rituals were fairly common among the demon nobility, effectively maintaining order within the demon hierarchy.
However, these events… were now occurring among the royal family of demons!
And there were only two daughters of the Demon King.
What did Belis Halder’s actions represent…?
Nobles who realized this first displayed expressions of considerable surprise.
“The next candidate for the Demon King… seems to have been determined…”
“This is too sudden…”
“The Second Princess has given up the throne?! Hey, this ceremony can’t be retracted, especially in such a formal setting…”
“It seems… Princess Belis came here to make this point clear. Our previous concerns… hold no meaning now.”
“Indeed… sigh, it’s hard to say whether this is a blessing or a curse for the kingdom.”
Regardless of blessing or curse, there was no need to question further.
—Does the promise made by Princess Xue Feiya hold any validity?
Ha… If there is no validity to the words of the now unquestioned next Demon King, then who else’s words would hold weight?
These nobles never anticipated that such a gathering, not regarded as particularly grand, would witness so many historically significant events.
This trip was well worth it.
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“Hey… Belis, I mean… even if you’re helping me out, you really didn’t have to go to such extremes, right? Seriously, if you were joking privately, that would be one thing, but in front of so many people! You’re really going to have to work hard to explain yourself now, aren’t you! Tsk tsk tsk, why has your personality become less vicious than before but you’re acting so foolishly!”
On the edge of the capital city, by the colorful flowing stream.
Under the starlit night sky, Xue Feiya was sternly educating her younger sister!
As she had things to discuss with Belis, Xue Feiya had entrusted Livra to Xiya, sending them back to their suburban mansion first, planning to return herself afterward.
Xue Feiya was very grateful that Belis helped to resolve the situation.
However, this method was too extreme and not beneficial for Belis’ future development!
By doing this, her prestige in the Demon Army and her reputation among the people would significantly decline. Hadn’t she thought about her own future? Doesn’t she want to be recognized by everyone?
It wasn’t that Xue Feiya was worried about Belis not being able to become the next Demon King.
Xue Feiya was mainly worried about herself becoming the next Demon King.
What would I do then!
As a result…
Belis stood with her hands behind her back, patiently listening to the earnest teachings from her sister, nodding frequently, as if she was absorbing the lesson.
But the words she tilted her head and smiled to say made Xue Feiya feel like all her previous words had been spoken in vain!
“Mm-hmm, you’re right, sister, but if this situation happened again, I’d still do it. Wait, no… it seems that the oath of submission ceremony is enough just once, right? There’s no point in doing it again, is there? Hehe, anyway, it’s already settled, isn’t it!”
“Huh? You…”
“Ah… You don’t think I’m joking, do you, sister?”
“……”
This is bad.
Xue Feiya heard this.
Seeing the sudden gleam in Belis’ eyes.
She probably guessed what she was about to say.
Don’t… please don’t, sister, you were once a child with aspirations and dreams.
【Sister, please know when to stop. I will never approve of your ways, never.】
And always wanting to grow stronger… heaven doesn’t submit to earth, does it?
【I will surpass you, sister. Right now it’s simply a wish, but I will achieve it in the future, absolutely, even if I have to exhaust myself, it doesn’t matter.】
You’ve always been so stubborn…!
But at this moment.
Under the light of the dual moons, Belis, who hadn’t given up on becoming stronger but had a completely different mindset, knelt down again.
Pressing her palm against her heart.
Belis smiled as she bowed her head, closing her eyes, emphasizing this point.
“I once thought that bowing my head to sister would be a particularly shameful thing.”
“But now that I’ve really done it… I feel so comfortable inside.”
“I will grow stronger, continue to grow stronger, to become closer to you, even if it’s just a little bit. If you want to become the Demon King, I will be your strength, assisting you by your side, for eternity. If you don’t want to become the Demon King, that’s fine too; for you, I will also take that position.”
“But even if I become the Demon King…”
“I still want to be your spoiled child…”
“There’s no one else here, so sister… you won’t think I’m joking anymore, will you?”
