364 Sneaking into the House (1/2)
”Bring Helbin to me.”
Konrad ordered, and the Hidden Moon Pavilion Knights he'd brought back to life appeared in a dark whirlwind with Helbin standing between them. Naturally, while Konrad toiled within the Blood Mountain Range, Zamira didn't forget to ”educate” Helbin to her new harem member role. That plus the irreversible damage left by the golden rod ensured she had turned into an obedient servant.
As for her mother's fate, with the level of affection between them, she cared enough to not burst into laughter.
Upon landing in the room, her eyes immediately locked on Konrad, who stood with his left hand on his cat, and his dreadful eyes still locked on the ninth elder. The sclera then returned to white, and the chthonian energies dispersed before Konrad shifted his attention toward Helbin, who immediately dropped on her knees.
”Greetings m-…”
She began, but before she could reach the ground or finish her words, Konrad appeared and lifted her up. And seeing how effortlessly he used his index to raise her by the chin, Helbin was silently startled.
Although she now knew his previous mortal appearance to be nothing more than a façade, clearly, the true depth of his abilities stood leagues above all her expectations.
”You can call me cousin. I assume Zamira enlightened you on your true identity?”
Konrad inquired in such a melodious, soothing tone that all Helbin's fears and apprehension vanished, and in the instant her eyes returned on his, she no longer felt as if she dealt with the devil, but with the embodiment of angelism.
”Y-yes…cousin.”
She replied with her cheeks flushed in a blazing red.
”Do you have any reluctance?”
Konrad inquired in that same tone and gaze that filled Helbin's abdomen with butterflies.
”Yes. Al-although he…doesn't dare claim me as his daughter…Hejin Serkar always has…treated me the best.”
Helbin replied, unable to utter a lie before Konrad's gaze.
”It's fine. We won't make things too difficult for him. After all, he's my uncle. On the contrary, by the time we're done, I guarantee he won't dare not acknowledge you. Are you satisfied?”
”As long as…you're pleased.”
”Good girl.”
With the end of their exchange, Konrad gave a light tap to Helbin's cheek and walked past her.
”Then, my friends, it's time to go home.”
Konrad declared while his appearance underwent drastic changes, going from the matchlessly handsome Profane Prince to Helbin's fallen prince consort, Xabur. Naturally, the real Xabur now lay as a sack of bones within Konrad's pile of necromantic ingredients.
”Ninth Elder, lead the way.”
Konrad ordered, and without delay, the ninth elder waved his hand, causing a golden whirlwind to take Konrad, Cat-Else, and Helbin alongside him to reappear before the Blood Barrier and step into the Infernal Cult.
Meanwhile, Konrad exchanged silent messages with Krann.
...…
”Master, are you serious?”