Villain Ch 1214. The Queen of What Now?
"I am sure!" Zoe declared, practically glowing with enthusiasm. "Look at this place! The tentacles, the ruins, the vibe. It all screams me. I must have been the beautiful queen of the depths—envied by all creatures, hated for my stunning beauty and unmatched power!"
Allen, standing slightly ahead of the group, turned to glance back at Zoe. "Well," he said, his tone calm but tinged with amusement, "based on the aesthetics of this place, that's actually not too far-fetched."
Zoe beamed, her pride radiating off her like an aura. "See? Even Allen agrees. This has me written all over it."
But before anyone could respond, a low, guttural sound rumbled through the chamber. It wasn't the ominous hum of the dungeon—this was different. Primal. Hungry. The sound seemed to come from behind the throne.