The demons around her watched quietly, so looking annoyed, others acting like they didn't care.
Lucian, calm and collected, didn't seem bothered by her anger.
She took a deep breath, trying to stay calm.
Lucian, sensing the tension, knew he needed to pacify her
"Don't worry. It's not that we won't help you. But right now, Overlord Asher is tied up with important matters, so he can't assist you at the mont."
"How about this—why not order an evacuation instead? The demon world is large enough to accommodate everyone. In fact, I can even offer you your own island to settle on."
She didn't look convinced, but Lucian could see that she was considering it.
"Tsk" The other demon kings showed their displeasure through their scowls and glares. But despite their obvious anger, none of them dared to speak.
Lucian glanced at them, sensing the tension in the room, but his expression remained neutral.
Lucian didn't care about the demon kings' displeasure.
The royal families were nothing but a title now—aningless remnants of a ti when they held real power.
All the control and authority rested firmly in his hands.
"I'll consider your offer," she responded, her gaze lingering on Lucian. "But rember, this situation won't be resolved by just escaping. If that creature continues to grow, there will be consequences for everyone."
Lucian didn't flinch. "Understood. But for now, let's avoid unnecessarily sending our forces to their death."
"The island is yours if you choose it. Take the ti you need," Lucian continued, his tone smooth but firm.
"I'll make sure to inform Overlord Asher about this issue once he's finished with his business. In the anti, I'll send my forces to assist you with the relocation."
Hisa glanced at the other demon kings, who were still seething silently.
The offer was generous, but it wasn't without its own set of challenges.
Despite that, she knew it was the best option for now.
"Thank you," she replied, though her voice remained cautious. "We will make preparations"
With that, the eting was over.
When Hisa stepped out of the room, she saw Lucy waiting for her with a woman who had black and purple hair.
She walked toward them and greeted Lucy, "Congratulations on your wedding."
Lucy gave a small smile. "Thank you, but I doubt that's why you're here."
She nodded. "You're right. I need Asher's help."
"I figured as much. But like father said, he's very busy."
"Can I speak with you in private?" Hisa inquired.
Lucy and she exchanged a quick glance, noticing the other demon kings watching them intently.
Their eyes were filled with suspicion and judgnt.
They all shared the sa thought: The cat yokai must be one of Asher's won.
It was the only explanation for why Lucian favored her so much and even gave her a territory.
They could only curse inwardly, frustrated by how much of a womanizer Asher seed to be.
anwhile, the other female demon kings couldn't help but daydream, imagining how much easier their lives would be if they were to beco one of his concubines.
"Co with ," Lucy gestured.
Hisa nodded and followed.
Along the way, she couldn't help but glance at the other woman, a sense of unease creeping over her.
Sothing about her felt dangerous—too dangerous.
Her instincts scread that this woman could end her life with minimal effort.
"May I ask for your na?" Hisa made an effort to sound respectful.
"Hailey,"
Hisa paused.
"Hailey? You're Asher's concubine?" She realized her mistake and quickly corrected herself. "I'm sorry, I ant second wife."
"No need to correct yourself. You're not entirely wrong."
Hailey took no offense. She didn't care what others thought of her as long as she could be with the one, she loved.
This was one of her most admirable traits, and even Lucy couldn't stay angry with her for long, seeing how deeply devoted she was—perhaps even more than herself.
"The giant being that you want help with... Does it look like it's made of elents and resemble a baby?" Hailey asked.
Hisa paused, trying to recall the creature's appearance.
"Yes," she replied slowly, "Its body seems to be made of so sort of combination of wood and fire, and its head... it's too big, like a newborn."
Hailey nodded, her eyes narrowing thoughtfully. "I thought so. Now, I'm sure that thing is an infant titan."
The cat yokai raised her eyebrow "A titan?"
"Yes," Hailey nodded, lightly brushing her lips with her fingers. "There's no mistaking it. If it's a mix of wood and fire, it must be the offspring of Hescharon and Faylora."
She grabbed Hailey's shoulder a bit too tightly. "How do you know those nas?"
Hailey didn't get angry. Instead, she calmly explained,
"Well, they're my master's allies, so it would be strange if I didn't know their nas."
SLASH!
Hisa's claw stopped just before it reached Hailey's eyes, and she found herself stuck, unable to move an inch.
"Why did you attack ? I don't rember doing anything to offend you," Hailey asked, tapping her head absentmindedly with a playful tone.
"Lucy, she's an enemy! You heard her, right?" Hisa turned to her, seeking support.
But she didn't get one. Instead, Lucy stepped in, trying to break the tension.
"Both of you, stop. I think there's a misunderstanding here. How about we talk it out in my study room?"
Hailey nodded in agreent. She didn't even call out Hisa for being rude, though her behavior had clearly crossed a line.
The trio entered a large room filled with books—Lucy's personal space where she studied magic. It was also the perfect place to talk privately.
They sat at a table, where books were scattered across the surface.
A half-empty cup of coffee sat nearby, a clear sign that Lucy had been studying.
The female yokai wasted no ti and imdiately began asking questions. "Are you, our enemy?"
"Not at all." Hailey shook her head. "It's true that my master is allied with those titans, but I don't have any personal connection to them beyond that."
"You keep saying 'Titans.' What exactly are they?" This ti, it was Lucy who asked.
Hailey contemplated for a mont, her gaze drifting toward the ceiling as she absentmindedly kicked her legs in the air like a child.
Both won thought it was childish, but they didn't have ti to comnt on her odd behavior. What they needed were answers.
"Well, how do I explain this?" Hailey paused, then continued, "I think the best way to describe them is World Eaters."
"World Eaters? Does this an they consu everything until nothing is left?" Lucy quickly asked for clarification.
"Well, I don't think there's any other way to describe them. They eat, they grow, they destroy, and when they're done, they wait until they're hungry again, then continue eating worlds until they're full,"
She confird and spoke like it was not a big deal. In her eyes things like world destruction was not sothing knew.
What she experienced and saw during her ti with Vora was even more unimaginable than they could ever imagine.
"Could Asher stop them if they targeted our world?" Hisa stood up, her tone filled with concern.
"I don't think so." She shook her head. "Each adult titan is as strong as Ancient Dragon...so are even stronger."
Hisa and Lucy could only exchange uneasy glances.
"So, does this an we can't do anything but wait to be destroyed?"
Hailey shook her head. "I said he can't beat an adult Titan yet. But it's doable since we're only dealing with an infant."
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2 Days Later
Back in the Human World.
The evacuation of the capital that Hisa ruled began at dawn, with the city still draped in the mist of morning.
The streets, once bustling with the energy of everyday life, were now filled with urgent movent.
Yokai and humans alike gathered their belongings, hastily packing what they could carry.
The looming threat of the titan, still growing at an unimaginable rate, was a constant weight on their shoulders.
Reaching the closest demon world gate required crossing the sea.
But there was no choice. The capital was no longer safe, and staying behind ant being reduced to ashes.
For the evacuation, Hisa gathered every available resource.
Sturdy coaches were prepared for the journey, filling the roads as their wheels creaked under the heavy loads.
Different kinds of beasts pulled these carts—so were special type of yokai, while others were wild creatures that had been tad for travel.
Alongside the coaches, there were riders—those who preferred the freedom of the skies.
They rode giant flying beasts they had tad over years of effort, creatures that soared with great, sweeping wings.
So had bat-like wings, others resembled massive birds with scales covering their bodies.
They were trained to carry their riders across vast distances, and now they flew through the sky, their riders holding tight as they glided, watching over the land below, guiding those on the ground.
"Look! I can already see it from here!" One of the riders pointed toward the horizon.
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