The Paladin in the Abyss

Tijana had sent the Succubus Paladin to a room arranged for her in advance, where a Dwarven artisan was already waiting to discuss with Elothysia her preferred armor style and weapon choices.

Elothysia had accepted help from a Demon Lord with mixed feelings, although it was only a small effort for Tijana.

The Queen of the Succubus then returned to her Throne Hall. Her Serpent Demon Generals had already left, and only a few deputies remained, monitoring the scenes in the Detection Crystal. She glanced at the sand table to confirm that there was nothing that needed her immediate attention.

Almost subconsciously, Tijana cast Teleportation Magic. She regretted it the moment the spell was completed, but the magic had already taken effect, and the succubus's figure disappeared from the spot.

"Good evening, my lady."

She was standing again in the dining room of Hagrid Manor, in front of that Human Knight, wearing the familiar smile.

Looking at that smiling face, Tijana felt an inexplicable surge of anger inside her.

You find you're often thinking of him, wanting to meet him whenever there's a chance. The words of the Paladin rang in her mind once again, being the source of her current irritation.

Lancelot was taken aback by the expression of the Succubus Lord, quickly hid his smile, half-opened his mouth and asked.

"Is something wrong? Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Ah! Sister Tijana!" The delighted voice of little Isha came from the kitchen, her hands carrying a plate of fragrant grilled fish. "Are you here to join us for dinner? Please, take a seat!"

"Would we have that honor?" The deep and gentle voice of Lancelot, combined with the aroma of the food, made Tijana temporarily forget the reason for her anger. When she came to her senses again, she found herself already seated at the head of the dining table, in the chair specially reserved for her.

Damn, it was the second time today that she had been lost in thought! What was happening to her... Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire

The sound of liquid pouring into a glass brought her attention back to reality. Lancelot was pouring wine courteously, and Lancelot's companions also came over one by one to greet her, leaving her barely recovering from distraction to manage the greetings. When the Halfling chef also finally came over to say hello, everyone raised their glasses toward her.

"To our great lord, Tijana."

"Tijana!"

Lancelot clinked his glass against hers, followed by everyone's glasses clinking together. The group laughed and drank the red liquid from their glasses and then launched an assault on the food on the table.

"Lancelot, brother! Tell me about your adventure this time!"

"Oh! This experience was quite bizarre; there were Zombies, Ogres, monsters created from Necromancy Spells, and even Baro Flame Demons and Abyssal Lords practicing Demon Refinement!" Lancelot pointed to the Dwarf beside him, "Uncle Bruto even nearly turned into an ice sculpture!"

"Wow!" Isha's eyes almost sparkled with stars. "What were you guys doing?"

"This all started when Sister Tijana suddenly called us over that day..."

Apart from Little Ysha, there was another faithful listener present, and that was Tijana. The Succubus Lord pretended to be engrossed in enjoying the food, but her attention was actually all on Lancelot.

A demon's physiology allows food to be digested in an instant. Apart from the pleasure of eating, she didn't feel 'full', so she didn't realize she had eaten about three times the amount Bruto would eat, while the Dwarf was the next biggest eater after her. Of course, when it wasn't her own cooking, Koula's appetite was no less formidable.

It must be said, Lancelot was greatly talented at storytelling. When he got to the part where the one also named Eckmond, Tiflin, revealed his true form and battled the summoned Barlow Flame Demon, even Tijana stopped what she was doing to listen intently to his narrative.

"Wow, listening to you, it feels even more exciting than seeing it with our own eyes." Bruto smacked his lips, "At that time, the movements of that Flame Demon were too fast, and its body was engulfed in blinding flames, I missed many details."

"That Flame Demon, wasn't it?" Tijana gave Lancelot a questioning look, and he nodded in confirmation.

"Wow." Tijana shook her head in amazement, "With that guy's strength, becoming an Abyssal Lord wouldn't be too difficult. Truly worthy of being the Lady's man, haha..."

Lancelot suddenly found the food on the table less appetizing. The Lady in question was also a succubus, and what level was her unnamed might? At least it was of the Nascent Soul Stage...

"What a fascinating story." Tijana picked up a napkin and wiped her mouth, suddenly realizing she might be showing too much interest.

"By the way, when you first arrived, you looked very serious. Is there something troubling you?" Seeing that Tijana seemed to be in a much better mood, Lancelot cautiously brought up the question.

Upon hearing Lancelot's words, the Succubus Lord set down her cutlery and turned her head to stare directly at Lancelot. Her gaze was neither appreciative nor hostile, but decidedly strange, making the Human Knight feel uneasy.

"The matter with Elothysia isn't over yet." Tijana finally shifted her gaze, picked up a cup of wine and took a sip, "You need to send her to the 471st level of the Abyss, Androlina, quickly."

"Ah?" Lancelot looked puzzled, "Isn't the Lady taking her with her?"

"She returned to the Abyss in the form of a rebirth." Tijana glanced at the Human Knight, "For the next 99 years, the Succubus Paladins will be trapped in this plane, unable to leave."

"Then why not let her stay in Twin Bridges Town?" Alamir asked somewhat disappointingly, believing that, given enough time, he could make Elothysia a follower of the fiery lady.

"Because it's not safe for her here either." Tijana glanced at Kalalin, "You are a member of the Dark Cult, explain it to everyone."

"The Plains of the Abyss have another name, called Pazunia." The scholar had been in a strange silence since hearing the name Androlina, only coming out of his reverie when Tijana summoned him, "Perhaps there is no supreme Lord on the ground of this layer, but its skies are ruled by the Wind Demon King, Pazuzu."

"We've heard this name mentioned by that demon before, and you've also introduced me to this Abyssal Lord before," Lancelot curiously looked at the scholar, "But isn't he disinterested in the affairs of the ground, hence having no enemies among the Abyssal Lords?"

"Not entirely without, it's said that Lord Wu'an and the Wind Demon King don't get along well." Kalalin revealed a nerd-like smile, "Mostly because of the Queen of the Succubus, Mekanshut. It's well known that Grazzt's pursuit of Mekanshut failed, and the romantic relationship between the Wind Demon King and the Queen of the Succubus is an open secret."

"The entire Abyss is in the dark about that but that baboon." Tijana added gloomily.