In a world of lava interwoven with red and black, inside a jet-black castle, Korim sat properly upon her throne.
Below the steps, Liyakade stood, the two of them looking at each other from a distance.
“We meet again, my half-being.”
Seeing Liyakade’s arrival, Korim was very happy.
She could not help but stand up and walk down the steps to Liyakade’s side.
“How is the new ability I gave you? It is not bad, right?”
There seemed to be a hint of teasing in Korim’s tone.
She seemed to be referring to the ability that allowed her to possess Liyakade to defeat Darkness, but also to the pattern on her lower abdomen that brought about the ability to tempt others.
“Seeing how good your complexion is now, you must have gotten plenty of recovery after that day, dear Liyakade?”
“Don’t, don’t talk about that!”
Liyakade was once again teased into a flushed face by Korim’s few words.
She glanced at Korim, who was slowly circling around her, and stopped her crossly.
“Stop circling around me. I have serious business this time!”
“Is there something else you need my help with? Dear Liyakade really is a troublesome little thing.”
Despite saying that, Korim stopped and waited seriously for Liyakade to speak.
“So, what is it?”
Seeing that Korim had become serious, Liyakade told her about what happened today — her fear of the Light Element and being burned by it.
“Korim, do you know what is going on?”
Liyakade was very confused about this.
“Oh, this situation is quite normal.”
Korim licked her cherry-red lips and responded with a light tone.
“You already have the Demon Bloodline in your body. If you weren’t afraid of the Light Element but could still enjoy the power of the Demon Race, that would violate the laws of this world. It would be very unfair to other races.”
“But a few days ago, I could still be healed by the Light Element.”
Liyakade was still puzzled.
“Yes, that was a few days ago.”
Korim continued to explain the reason for this phenomenon to Liyakade.
“At first, your Demon Bloodline had not awakened at all, so the Light Element could heal you and would not affect you much.”
“Later, as you continuously used Blood Magic, your bloodline was activated bit by bit. Didn’t you notice that even without undergoing Demonization, your physical fitness in your human form has been getting stronger?”
Korim’s words were like a sudden realization for Liyakade.
It was true.
In the beginning, her physical fitness was only at the level of an ordinary Magic User, even inferior to a Magic Swordswoman like Field.
Now, in her normal human form, she could scale walls and walk on roofs without the enhancement of the Wind Element.
Her body was already different from that of a normal human.
“When a normal High Demon turns into a human form, it is called Mimicry.”
As Korim spoke to Liyakade, her form began to change.
She retracted her wings and fangs, gradually turning into a human appearance just like Liyakade’s.
Liyakade sensed the aura emanating from Korim.
There was no difference from before; only her outward appearance had changed.
“Mimicry is just an imitation of the human form for us. Our essence does not change. But you are special. When you change between the two forms, even the degree of your bloodline changes.”
“As long as you use Blood Magic, the half of you that is a member of the Demon Race will grow heavier. This is a process you cannot resist. Not to mention that a few days ago, I gave you a new ability, causing your Bloodline Awakening to reach a greater degree. It is normal for some characteristics of the Demon Race to appear.”
“This…”
After hearing Korim’s explanation, Liyakade felt a bit embarrassed.
“In other words, if I continue to use Blood Magic, the demon aura on my body will become even heavier?”
“Yes.”
Korim nodded, agreeing with Liyakade’s statement.
“Right now, it can only be sensed when you are on the Holy Altar of the church. If the Bloodline Awakening continues to advance, perhaps after a while, the people around you will also be able to sense it.”
“However, your fear of the Light Element should have reached its limit. This is a natural instinct of the Demon Race. The damage it does to you will not increase anymore.”
“Then won’t it be difficult for me to continue living in the Royal City and the Academy?”
Compared to the damage the Light Element caused her, Liyakade was now more worried about whether she could continue to stay in the Royal City and the Academy.
Alice and Field were both in the Academy.
If I cannot stay by their side, what should I do?
As for the threat the Light Element posed to her, Liyakade felt it was nothing.
It was impossible for Alice to attack her proactively.
Even if she felt fear at the condensation of the Light Element, Liyakade believed that as long as she was mentally prepared and used desensitization, she would soon be able to adapt to this unease.
She could still continue to find pleasure with Alice.
“Haha, didn’t I just say it? Right now, it is only to the extent that it will be detected if you stand on the Holy Altar. As long as you don’t continue to use Blood Magic, you can go on hiding.”
“Whew — I see. Then I just won’t use Blood Magic, right?”
Hearing this, Liyakade breathed a sigh of relief.
If she could not use it, then she could not use it.
Anyway, there should be no existence within the Kingdom that could threaten her now.
Before, she was hindered by the Slave Contract and Darkness’s overbearing strength.
Those factors had forced Liyakade to fight with everything she had.
Now, those threats had all been eliminated.
With her power as a Wind Element Magic User, she was already able to hold her own within the Kingdom.
“So… dear Liyakade, when exactly are you coming back to see me! When will you bring me to see those two sons-in-law again! No, seeing you, Liyakade, is still more important!”
As Korim spoke, she pounced toward Liyakade, her eyes flashing with a pink light.
“Whoa! Don’t suddenly go into heat!”
Liyakade looked at Korim pouncing through the air and hurriedly jumped away, making Korim miss.
“I am your descendant! You jerk, are you really going to do this kind of thing!?”
“Of course!”
“Why did you admit it without hesitation, hey! I’m leaving!”
Seeing Korim’s shameless appearance, Liyakade stomped her foot indignantly.
Then, with a flash, she disappeared into the air.
Her doubts had been answered, and she did not want to continue bickering with Korim.
After Liyakade’s figure vanished, Korim slowly climbed up from the ground and patted the dust off her clothes.
Her expression was somewhat subtle.
“Dear Liyakade, you don’t really think that person, that Light Maiden, won’t hurt you as long as she doesn’t actively release the Light Element, do you?”
“Liyakade, you aren’t the only one who is changing. Alice’s Level is also constantly rising. Do you know what that means?”
“Hehe. Suffer, and then be happy. Go and feel that double pleasure!”