Chapter 111 (1/2)
Translator: Wawaa
Editor: WilsonWilson
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This was a miracle. Those who directly heard the voice of God put their hands together without a word. Some mumbled prayers and others stumbled and collapsed.
The Emperor’s aides, who had been following closely behind Lara for fear that she might make a mistake, stopped far away and gasped for breath. And the sorcerers, who tried to put a halo on Lara’s back, forgot all the spells they had memorized.
Even the Emperor and Isadora were surprised. Isadora muttered, ‘Good job,’ as she swept her cold chest with anxiety. The Emperor’s face was reddened by the unexpected appearance of God.
<You will see a miracle today.>
From Lara’s feet, and from wherever she looked, a swarm of radiant lights spread out. Having seemed to be alive, a pattern of pure white light, resembling that of snow, bloomed like a flower. The light grew into a vine and moved with her with every step she took. The vines of light climbed up the pillars, lit the chandeliers, and soon reached the ceiling.
The whole world shone radiantly with the light of God.
<Treat the saintess as you treat me.>
The God of Fate said. Now, some even knelt down and prayed.
<Then, God will return to this land.>
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“Humans are so amazing.”
The northern demon, Lilith, spoke in a rough, cracked voice.
In the mountains where a blizzard was raging, standing on the ruined hillside, Lilith glanced at the sight of the starting avalanche. Then, she spoke to Acerus, who was bleeding and kneeling down in front of her.
“It would have taken several times as much courage to challenge an enemy that you were once defeated to. What are you fighting for?”
“I…fight for this land, for humans!”
“Don’t lie. You’re fighting for your own glory. If you were truly fighting for the future of this land, you shouldn’t have carried that stinky vampire around.”
Lilith pointed to the demon Valac with her finger. Valac was also covered with blood. While the expedition force knights engaged in a fierce battle with the army of mad demonic beasts, Valac fought against Lilith by Acerus’ side.
It could not be helped. If Valac had not aided him, Acerus would lose. Valac growled, revealing his long-growing fangs.
“You’re just a half-breed but you sure have a lip on you. Why are you using your power so recklessly? Because of you, those arrogant Gods will wake up!”
Rumble.
The mountain cried, a violent avalanche had started. A pile of snow swept through like a mob. Trees turned upside down and the mountain flowed down everywhere. It was Lilith’s doing. She caused a huge avalanche at the same time as she faced Acerus and Valac.
“Because of this, I’m going to die here anyway. Whatever happens in the future is none of my business. You’re just a weak vampire, and yet you cling to a human like a parasite. What did this human promise you? Did he say he would give you a position of power?”
“I don’t get hung up on such trivial things. I don’t make a move as foolishly and recklessly as you do.”
“I don’t know who’s being foolish here. Do you think the competitors in the demon realm who despise you will stay still when they see this situation?”
“They…are not here!”
“Don’t worry, I will tell them everything. A weak vampire tried to reign like a King in the human realm, in addition, God’s vicegerent appeared. I will tell them to come here to fight. Soon, the most competitive demons of the hell troops will arrive.”
“Lilith!”
Valac was very angry. He had always been sneakily rolling his eyes to look for a chance to lie, but this time, his anger was sincere. Even as his limbs were bent and as he vomited blood, he approached Lilith and stabbed a long nail into her body.
“Stop it.”
Acerus staggered up. He, too, was not in good shape. Blood constantly flowed out of his long torn wound.
“I’m going to finish her.”
Acerus stood up and walked. With his sword dripping with blood, he approached Lilith and stared at her eyes.
It was prejudiced for demons to spill poison everywhere, that they could not talk like demonic beasts, and that they reeked of a disgusting and dirty stench like that of a monster. But Lilith’s eyes were incredibly clean. Her white eyes and black pupils were like that of a human child’s.
She also had human feelings.
“Lilith, do you hate humans?”
“You’re asking something so obvious.”
“You came all the way here looking for your blood relative. But when you met them, you found out they were so weak that you ended up despising them.”
“That’s amazing. Did you look inside me?”
“I heard demons worship the strong and obey them… Then, aren’t you the most cowardly in the world?”
“What?”
“I’m asking you, trash. Aren’t you the typical ass kissing piece of dog shit that bow to the strong but hate and torment the weak, you bastard?”
Acerus lifted his sword. His body was full of wounds, only his eyes were burning.
Just before he struck the sword, Lilith said.
“You’re wrong.”
“What?”