Chapter 978: First Kiss Of The Queen
’Just what kind of being could create an entire replica of a world...?’ Lilith swallowed nervously, unable to comprehend such a feat.
"I-Is it really safe to live inside?" she asked, concern evident in her eyes.
As the queen, she couldn’t help but worry about the safety of her people. Seeing her concern, Yuan smiled reassuringly.
"It’s completely safe," Yuan nodded before continuing, "In fact, there are already people living there. There’s even a city inside, along with several smaller settlements."
"You may find it hard to believe, but Fang Xiaoyan is from that Secret Realm. Her family has lived there for tens of thousands of years... perhaps even millions."
"However, there is one concern. Even an ordinary person there could easily overpower a warrior from this world. But I already have a solution for that as well, so you don’t need to worry," Yuan explained calmly, leaving the final decision to Lilith.
If she chose to relocate her kingdom, Yuan naturally intended to do everything within his power to protect it.
Furthermore, it would be an easy task for him. All he had to do was give the Secret Realm a command, and no one would be able to invade or threaten the kingdom.
"If you’re saying it’s safe, then I believe you," Lilith said with a gentle sigh before adding, "However, before making such a decision, I need to inform my people."
"Even though I’m their queen, I can’t make a decision of this magnitude on my own. I need to hear their thoughts first."
"That’s perfectly reasonable. I’m sure they’ll understand and support your decision," Yuan replied with a reassuring smile.
"Well... all we can do is hope for the best," Lilith said with a nod before gently wrapping him in a warm embrace.
Yuan instinctively returned the hug, finding comfort in her embrace. At the same time, the subtle fragrance surrounding her made it difficult for him to ignore how close they had become.
A few moments later, Yuan gently cupped her face with a smile before leaning in and giving her a tender kiss, catching Lilith completely by surprise as her eyes widened.
’H-He kissed me...?! Is this really happening?!’ she cried inwardly, hardly believing what she was experiencing.
’He really is... This isn’t a dream...’ Her heart raced as excitement and happiness filled every corner of her mind.
’And he was the one who took the initiative... I never imagined this day would come...’
Once she realized what was happening, Lilith shyly returned the kiss. Though inexperienced, her sincerity made the moment all the more meaningful to Yuan.
The kiss lasted for a few moments before they slowly pulled apart, and Lilith took a few quiet breaths to steady herself.
"T-That was... wonderful. I’ve never kissed anyone before, but... it was more amazing than I ever imagined," she whispered with a shy smile.
’What...? She has never even kissed anyone before? That’s unbelievable...!’ Yuan exclaimed inwardly in surprise.
’Does that mean... she’s truly remained untouched all this time? I never thought a succubus queen could live for so long without ever finding someone she truly accepted.’
Yuan chuckled softly before saying, "I have to admit, I’m surprised. I never expected the Succubus Queen to have never shared her first kiss with anyone."
"Well, I never met a man I truly trusted... Besides, there isn’t a single human man on this continent," Lilith replied with a gentle smile, still holding him close.
"I see... Then I suppose I’m fortunate enough to have received my queen’s very first kiss."
"Of course," Lilith replied with a soft giggle, her cheeks turning a light shade of pink. "And I hope we’ll create many more precious memories together."
After spending a little more time chatting with Lilith, Yuan stood up, preparing to leave.
"I should get going now. You should take care of that matter as soon as possible since I won’t be staying on this continent for much longer."
"Alright. You don’t have to worry about it. I’ve decided to return to my kingdom today," Lilith replied with a nod.
Yuan nodded in return before leaving the building and making his way back to the palace.
As soon as Yuan departed, Lilith gathered her guards and prepared to return to the Succubus Kingdom.
"What’s gotten into Her Majesty all of a sudden? She said she was planning to stay in the empire for a few more days, yet now she’s suddenly returning."
"I have no idea. Do you think that young man from earlier upset her somehow?"
"I don’t think so. Can’t you see the smile on Her Majesty’s face? I’ve never seen her smile like that before."
"Now that you mention it... she really does look unusually happy. In fact, happier than I’ve ever seen her."
As they escorted their queen back to the kingdom, the guards couldn’t help but discuss her unusual behavior among themselves.
Meanwhile, Lilith was far too busy reminiscing about the wonderful time she had spent with Yuan to pay any attention to their conversation.
’Who would have thought today would become one of the happiest days of my life...’ she thought, a blissful smile lingering on her face.
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Yuan soon returned to the palace with a faint smile still on his face. The moment Anna Grace and the others saw his expression, they immediately guessed what had happened.
"You’re finally back, darling. You certainly took your time," Anna Grace said as she stepped in front of him, a mischievous smile spreading across her face.
"You smell like that succubus..." Xi Meili muttered before Yuan even had a chance to respond.
"..."
Yuan looked at Xi Meili with a blank expression, momentarily caught off guard by her remark.
"Well... I ended up accepting Lilith into the family," Yuan admitted with a soft sigh before smiling at his wives.
At first, he hadn’t liked Lilith because of their unfortunate first meeting. Admittedly, she had been responsible for that misunderstanding.
However, after learning about her circumstances and spending more time with her, he gradually began to see a different side of her—one completely unlike the woman he had first met.
Before he even realized it, his feelings for her had quietly begun to grow. Although he had questioned whether some of it was influenced by her nature as a succubus, he ultimately came to believe that her feelings for him were sincere.
And because of that, he chose to accept her.
"I see... So I’ve gained another daughter-in-law," Anna Grace said with a soft sigh before smiling at him.
"Whenever you go out by yourself, you somehow end up bringing another woman into the family. At this rate, I’m starting to wonder just how many more women you’re going to charm in the future."
Anna Grace could only shake her head in amusement. Although she had already suspected the outcome, hearing Yuan confirm it himself made it official.
Yuan could only scratch the back of his head with an awkward smile after hearing her teasing.
The following morning, Nerith entered the room holding a letter in her hand and looked at Yuan with a smile.
"That succubus sent this letter for you... I wonder what she wrote in it." She handed him the letter with a mischievous grin.
Lily immediately shot Yuan a sharp look and said, "Open it and read it in front of us... I want to know what that vixen has to say to you."
"Alright, alright... Calm down. I’ll open it so everyone can read it," Yuan replied awkwardly before breaking the seal.
After reading the contents of the letter, everyone finally relaxed and stopped glaring at Yuan.
"So, that vixen is waiting for you in her kingdom... But for what exactly?" Lily asked, fixing him with a sharp gaze.
Yuan sighed before replying, "To move her kingdom into the Secret Realm so she can travel with me. I was the one who suggested it since her race is on the verge of extinction."
"I see... Well, tell her to behave herself in front of me. If she starts acting like some arrogant queen around me, I’ll beat some sense into her... Hmph!" Lily snorted coldly, making everyone else chuckle.
Anna Grace stepped closer to Yuan and asked, "Are you planning to go alone, or are you taking someone with you?"
Yuan thought for a moment before looking back at her with a smile.
"How about you come with me, Mom? Meanwhile, everyone else can continue cultivating in the training room."
"Sure. I don’t mind tagging along to meet my new daughter-in-law," Anna Grace replied with a playful smile.
She then turned toward her daughter and daughters-in-law.
"We’ll be back shortly. In the meantime, make good use of your time and continue cultivating."
"Come on, let’s go meet my new daughter-in-law." She grabbed Yuan’s hand and led him out of the room.
After Yuan and Anna Grace left the palace, Lily let out a cold snort.
"She seems awfully excited to meet the vixen who stole my brother away... How annoying," she muttered before heading toward the training room.
"Well... Sometimes I really can’t understand her," Emma sighed before following Lily.
One after another, everyone headed off to cultivate, as there was little else for them to do at the moment.
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Yuan and Anna Grace traveled at high speed, arriving at the Succubus Kingdom only a few minutes later.
As soon as they landed outside the main gate, the succubus guards immediately stepped forward and blocked their path.
"What business do you have here?" one of the guards asked sternly.
"We’re here at your queen’s invitation," Yuan replied as he showed them the letter Lilith had sent.
The moment they recognized the royal seal on the letter, the guards immediately stepped aside and allowed them to enter.
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