Deep inside the castle, located at the top of one of the towers, was the Succubus Queen's chamber. Here was where the Succubus Queen rested and fed on the energy given to her by many other Succubuses who lived around the outskirts.
As their Queen, Lilith didn't need to go to find the Spirit Power to sustain herself. Indeed, she needed to find it herself if she went out to the outside world. But here, in the Underworld, her Spirit Power could be said as unlimited.
That was why Ao and the others didn't confront her directly, even though they knew they were stronger than the Succubus Queen.
And that was why Lilith stopped when Shuten Douji stepped in because the Succubus Queen knew the Oni God would spare no effort to destroy her castle and the surrounding area, rendering her unlimited supply of energy useless.
Now then, returning to Succubus Queen's chamber, Kai stepped in and was amazed. He had stayed in the Dragon King's room for a few days, but this room wouldn't lose in terms of aesthetics or image to please one's eyes.
For one, this room was easily bigger than a normal classroom and even rivaled Kai's restaurant front area in terms of size.
The Succubus Queen's room was a striking sight, with a combination of pink and dark purple hues giving the space an alluring and seductive feel. The walls were adorned with silk tapestries of various shades of pink, while the floor was covered in a plush, deep purple carpet.
The centerpiece of the room was a grand four-poster bed with pink satin sheets and a dark purple canopy that cascaded down the sides of the bed. The bed was surrounded by ornate, carved wooden furniture, including a vanity, a dressing table, and a chest of drawers.
The room was lit by a series of chandeliers, which hung from the ceiling and cast a warm, rosy glow over everything in the room. The chandeliers were decorated with sparkling crystals, which shimmered in the light and added to the opulent feel of the space.
On the walls were several large mirrors, each framed with intricately carved wood in a deep, rich purple color. The mirrors reflected the soft pink light, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that felt both enchanting and dangerous.
Lilith used these mirrors to ensure she would always appear perfect in front of others. Not even a blemish was spared by her. Her body was her weapon and asset; it was the one that allowed her to reign over many Devils in the Underworld.
The Succubus Queen's personal items were scattered throughout the room, adding to the sense of her presence. There were bottles of exotic perfumes, piles of lacy undergarments, and jewelry boxes overflowing with glittering gems.
Despite the seductive atmosphere of the room, there was also an undeniable sense of power and danger that permeated the space. The Succubus Queen's dark beauty and immense power were reflected in every aspect of her surroundings, creating an alluring and intimidating space.
When Kai realized what kind of things were scattered around the room, he heard a harsh voice inside his head.
[Don't look at these accursed undergarments, dear husband. If you want to see one, this lady will give you mine.] Ao's voice was laced with poison and jealousy.
'No, thanks. I am more interested in yourself instead of these kinds of clothes.' He replied with a bit of a teasing tone, as he knew the Dragon King was weak to something like that.
And it worked.
[I-If that's so, just tell this lady. As your wife, this lady is ready to serve anytime.]
She sounded a bit embarrassed, inviting a chuckle from his mouth.
Lilith noticed the chuckle as she went to the middle of the room where the large bed was located. She sat on the soft pink sheet and crossed her legs, patting the space beside her.
"Come here, current Ruler. I will personally guide you to the Astral Plane from this place."
Kai nodded at her and approached slowly. He stepped carefully, so he didn't touch any of the objects scattered around the room. The room was a bit messy for his standard, but he didn't say anything to the Succubus Queen.
And when he was in front of the bed, Lilith suddenly pulled his hand and forced him to sit beside her.
"There." She grinned at him.
"What's so hard about sitting like this?" She asked, leaning her body closer seductively. "I will not attack you without your permission, current Ruler. You don't need to worry about it. Also, please retract that aura. It's scary."
The aura that the Succubus Queen talked about was the Dragon Aura that he purposely leaked from his body to keep the seductress away. Well, it wasn't entirely his doing, but instead, it was Ao who could somehow still use her Dragon Aura even when she fused with him.
'That's enough, Ao. The talk won't advance if you keep doing that. I know you're worried, but she won't try anything on me. At least not directly.'
[But, dear husband–]
'Just believe in me. I've also trained with Qianlong about a mental spell. I can't say I am confident about it, but if she tried to do anything, at least I could protect myself for a few minutes. I believe that's enough time for you to save me.'
[… Yes. I will stop then.]
"I will stop it." He said to Lilith. "Only if you back away."
"Alright." The Succubus Queen nodded.
Hearing her answer, Ao was satisfied and retracted the Dragon Aura. The suffocating aura from Kai's body suddenly disappeared, and Lilith sighed as she backed away from him.
"Finally!" She exclaimed and smiled. "We can advance then."
Sitting comfortably with her legs crossed, Lilith rested her left hand on her thighs while raising her right hand with her palm facing upward. Slowly, her purple Spirit Power moved. Her control was so amazing that her Spirit Power looked like a thin strand of yarn sewn together, creating a rose shape.
"However, I do need to explain a bit about the Astral Plane to you." She said, balling her fist and destroying the rose-shaped Spirit Power. Her eyes glanced to the side, and her smile faded from her face. "It is a bit… complicated. I should say that space is different from our normal ones, even Underworld."
Opening her palm once again, the previous rose now reduced to a fine dust of Spirit Power in her palm.
"Unlike the physical world, you can only enter the Astral Plane with your soul, your consciousness. That place is a maze, a labyrinth with no start or end. Time was also non-existent, leading your perception astray. It's just a whole void clumped together into a space."
Listening to her explanation, Kai nodded. That was true. Even when he felt a few years had passed inside his dream, it turned out only a few hours had passed outside, in the real world.
"There is also the matter of the entrance." Lilith's tone turned serious, and she blew the dust in her hand. It flew toward the air, dancing ever so slowly as it hovered around, unaffected by gravity. "Once we entered, we could only get out through the same entrance. And finding that entrance will be… hard."
A soft smirk appeared on the seductress' face as she arched her back, leaning against her hands on the bed and emphasizing her body curve.
"You need to follow your heart. Don't lead astray by your desire; you will be lost forever. I won't be responsible for that if you want to take note. Focus on your goal or what you seek. I don't know about it, and I won't pry."
Slowly, she lay on her side, looking at Kai, and patted the space in front of her.
"Lay here, current Ruler, Kai. Once the dust settles in, we will enter the Astral Plane if you are ready for the danger. Let this Queen guide you through your Dream Realm, the entrance to the Astral Plane. Once inside, I will have a talk with my beloved while waiting for your return, if I may."historical
"No problem." He immediately replied with a firm tone as he lay on the bed, just like Lilith instructed, and looked at her. "So what should I do?"
"Just close your eyes." She replied, closing her beautiful golden eyes. "You will be taken there naturally."
Nodding slightly, he closed his eyes. While doing so, he sent a telepathic message to Ao.
'Watch over my body, Ao. I am counting on you, my love.'
[Don't worry, dear husband. No one will be able to touch you. I will cancel the fusion when that seductress enters the Dream Realm with you.]
'Please do so.'
[Please be careful.]
That was something obvious. He would be a fool if he wasn't careful when treading through an unknown realm and plane.
Though, even so, he needed to be fast. The prophecy made him a bit uneasy. Especially about the part 'Death is inevitable,' in the sixth syllable.
'I shouldn't waste my time anymore.' He thought as he closed his eyes. Once he did so, he felt like he was pulled and fell into an abyss.
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