A long time after that, Nox said, "Let them in."Keith turned around. "The lord calls for you two.""Yes, thank you." George led Yvette into the room.Nox was still standing before Queenie's bed. Thanks to Nox's blood and Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual's energy, Queenie had regained some color, though still unconscious.The sight of their daughter unconscious made George and Yvette scream."Queenie, what happened?" George approached Queenie, shouting. Yvette followed him.There was no answer from Queenie, however.Scared, George turned to Nox. "What… what happened, Nox? What happened to her?" he asked with a trembling voice."Thousand-corpse worm. She won't be waking so soon," answered Nox honestly."What? Is that a poison or something?" George sobbed. "How'd this happen? Who did this? Who's the bastard?"Yvette was in tears as well. She held Queenie, shouting, "Queenie, wake up! It's me! I'm here. Wake up!"Nox consoled, "It's alright, you two. I promise I'll cure her.""You?
At the central command center, Imperia.The Phoenix Chamber also housed Aphrodite's bedroom. She was in the main hall, dressed in crimson, her eyes closed. Behind her was Michael, the stony sabreur.A silhouette quickly came in. "Milord, the Demons have news." It was Houston.Aphrodite slowly opened her eyes, her gaze filled with venom. "Speak."Houston went down on his knees. "They have completed their mission. Sanders is infected with a thousand-corpse worm, the deadliest cursebug Curseland has. There is no known cure, and the victim doesn't die immediately. They will rot from within and waste away."Aphrodite laughed menacingly. "Good." She stared into the distance, her eyes filled with cruelty. "You must be in pain now, Nox. Though you're invincible, though you're a lord, but so what? You failed to protect your woman. You are impotent."She cackled. "It's not over. I'll make her suffer the worst this world has to offer. You'll rue the day you promised to marry her."…Two d
Nox scanned all his comrades. "To the great hall. I have something to say.""Yes, milord."Everyone followed Nox into the great hall, and Nox took the main seat. His comrades took the seats beside him. Once everyone sat down, Nox announced, "This will be a big announcement.""Your orders, milord?" everyone asked.Nox looked at everyone once more. "You are to return to your posts. All of you. Effective immediately."The announcement stunned everyone.Bear blurted, "You want us to leave?"Everyone looked at Nox in confusion."Yes." Nox nodded. "All of you. Leave Dragoncourt. Leave this city.""What? Why? We've not avenged the lady, and we can't leave without seeing the wedding," Keith asked."The wedding's on hold for now. And you're leaving because you're not needed here anymore," said Nox."Milord! We cannot leave. Even if we set the lady's case aside, we still have to stay with you." Draco stood firm."Wrong," said Nox. "I'm just a civilian. I don't need you hanging around
Nox's comrades looked crestfallen, especially Bear. His eyes went red, and he cried. "When will I see you again, milord?""Soon." Nox smiled.The consolation only made Bear cry more. Even Keith teared up. He said nothing and went down on his knees. Everyone else followed his example.Draco approached Nox. He lamented, "Very well, milord. If that is what you want. My army awaits your return. And once you do, we'll charge straight into Imperia and slaughter the Mousses."Nox looked at Draco and clapped his shoulder. And then, everyone was dismissed. Farewells were always sad, especially for these men. Nox was not just a god among men, but he was also their brother.Unbeknownst to him, Nox was reluctant to see them go as well. They were his comrades. His brothers. His family.Alas, Nox must look at the big picture. He couldn't ask them to stay with him while Faeast was slowly destabilized. This nation was his homeland, the place he called home.Dragoncourt fell into silence after t
That did not sit well with Yvette at all. She disagreed, "You can't do this. Queenie's in a coma, and gods know if she'll wake up.""That's why I have to take her along, Mrs. Sanders. To cure her." Nox was right. Queenie was unconscious and nearly dead. She was only tethered to life by Nox's Revival and Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual.Nox had to take her along so he could heal her if needed, but Yvette had no idea about that. "I won't let you take her away. I won't. Even if she's awake, I can't let her go with you. And where are you taking her anyway?"Nox slowly raised his head, staring far into the southwest. He said, "To kill the people who did this to her.""Y-You're going to kill someone?" Yvette was horrified."Yes, and not someone. A lot of someones. They hurt the woman I love, and they will die for that." Nox's voice was dripping with murder, and Yvette went quiet.George stepped forth. "I'm on your side, Nox. Kill the bastards who did this to Queenie. Avenge her."Yvette pu
Curseland was in the southwestern zone of Faeast. Legend had it that this was where witchcraft was born. Though not everyone could cultivate, most knew of the legend of witchcraft and cursebugs.But with the advent of the modern age, the tales about witchcraft and cursebugs barely made their rounds around Curseland anymore.If it weren't for the fact they retained a lot of local customs and ancient buildings, Curseland would just be another modern metropolis, and it was a famous tourist spot. Tourism drew in billions every year.Three days later, a handsome silhouette appeared at the terminal of Curseland's airport. He was pushing a wheelchair, where an unconscious figure sat. To make sure no one knew the lady was in a coma, a pair of sunglasses were worn over her nose, covering her eyes.They were Nox and Queenie, of course."Milord, we're finally here!" an excited voice gushed. Jebediah followed Nox on this trip. He was carrying a lot of luggage. If not for his robes, he'd look
The news stoked flames of anger within Nox's eyes. "If the Curseland Five harbors that bastard, I'll slaughter them all."Keith said nothing. He knew his lord could be arrogant, and he knew Nox would really slaughter the five clans. "There's something more, milord," blurted Keith."What is it?""Do you remember Ms. Hendrickson, your admirer?"Nox frowned. "Selina Hendrickson from Blathanna Sect?""Yes. Ever since you rejected her, she left the northern battlefront for Curseland. Blathanna Sect's in Southwest City, they say."Memories of Selina flitted through Nox's mind. She was the leader of the Blathanna Sect and an incredibly gorgeous woman. No one knew who she used to be or how she rose to fame.The only thing they knew was that the sect she led was on par with Sovereign's Society, Shadow Sect, and Chamber of Healers. They were the strongest four among Faeast's new sects.Blathanna Sect was made up of beautiful women, but they were not to be underestimated. They were profes
Jebediah woke up early to make breakfast for Nox. After they ate, Nox said, "Jeb, I need you to do something for me.""Your orders, milord?" Jebediah quickly approached Nox.Nox handed him a prescription. "Buy everything that's listed on this paper. I'm making some pills for Queenie.""Yes, milord." Jebediah went on a shopping trip.At the same time, Nox got a text from Keith. It was about Curseland Five. Nox opened the file, and murder burst from his soul.Curseland Five was made up of five of the oldest clans in Curseland. They'd been standing for a thousand years, their roots deeply entrenched in this part of the nation.The five clans were: the Pearsons, the Mullers, the Greens, the Vines, and the Flames. They worshipped Cursegod and practiced witchcraft and cursebugs. The Pearsons were the most powerful of them all.The Vines were the most evil, while the Mullers possessed the vilest of cursebugs. These clans controlled the southwest's underworld and world of martial arts.