As Luna gazed into Adam's face, she was struck by his piercing emerald eyes, which seemed to gleam with an otherworldly intensity. His chiseled features were perfectly proportioned, with high cheekbones, a strong jawline, and a small nose. His skin was a radiant, porcelain-like complexion, almost ethereal in its beauty.
But it was his lips that truly captivated her, full, inviting, and curled into a subtle, his raven-black hair fell across his forehead, framing his face like a dark halo. His movements were fluid, almost serpentine, as he glided across the room with an unnerving grace.
Luna felt a shiver run down her spine as she watched him disappear. She couldn't help but wonder why a demon could have such angelic facade.
Her legs were shaking violently, she fell on the bed, excitement bubbling up inside her, she had finally seen the face behind the dark mist which had been scaring her.
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Outside the room, Adam clenched his fist so hard that his knuckles made a little cracking sound, then he teleported to the hall where he was to have a meeting with the general.
Adam strode into the dimly lit chamber, his general, Kael, awaiting him with a grim expression.
"Your Majesty," Kael said, bowing his head.
Adam waved a hand, dismissing the formalities. "Speak, Kael. What news of the declaration?"
"The neighboring kingdom of Eldrador has indeed declared war on us, sire," Kael replied, his voice low and urgent. "Their king, Arin, claims we have been encroaching on their lands and threatens to take our throne."
Adam's eyes narrowed. "Foolish mortal. Does he not know who I am?"
Kael hesitated. "There are rumors, sire…that the Eldadorians possess a powerful artifact, one that could potentially rival your abilities."
Adam's gaze turned glacial. "I want that artifact, Kael. Crush their army, raze their cities to the ground. Leave nothing but ash and dust in our wake."
Kael nodded, his face set in determination. "As you command, sire. But…there is something else."
Adam raised an eyebrow. "What is that?"
"We have received reports of a young woman, a very powerful witch from Eldrador, who possesses abilities unlike anything we've seen before. Some say she could be the key to defeating us, as she could control time,"
Adam's interest piqued, he leaned forward, his eyes burning with intensity. "Really?"
"Yes,"
"Find her, and bring her here to me," Adam said as he smirked mischievously, a witch who could control the time, how great! The humans were really prepared for the war to have had such a big alliance.
After Kael left, he leaned on his throne and smiled coldly, no matter how strong his enemy was, no one had ever beat him, not to talk of a mere witch who could control time.
He needed just one more female, and then, his long-awaited plan… would be executed, and the world would be under his feet.
Nights ago…
It was the ninth night of his marriage with the first daughter of the king of Lurk, Adam's whole body was out of control as he let his demon take over him.
He stood in front of the door, his visions were blurry as he was filled with the urge to take the soul of the lady inside, his demon was excited as he controlled Adam into the room, where she was waiting for him.
She was sitting on the bed, wearing a thin lingerie which exposed her body, with her legs crossed. He could see her brown glowing skin which radiated her beauty, too bad because it was all going to a waste in a few minutes.
She eyed him seductively and gestured with her finger for him to come over to the bed, an evil smirk appeared on Adam's face as he approached her.
Such a bold princess, he wasn't surprised she knew the art of seduction, their country had a lot of seductresses. He teleported to her front with an evil smile, the princess's face lit up.
"I can't wait to feel you," she whispered and locked his earlobes, then slowly undressed Adam. Then she ran her fingers over his body.
"Undress," Adam commanded.
"As you wish, my lord," She said and undressed, then laid on the bed, Adam could feel the excitement of his inner demon. Then he climbed onto the princess…
Adam stared at the dead lady who was covered in blood, with deep marks on her body. His inner demon had calmed down, Adam smirked and looked away.
Then he went to take a hot bath, then wore some clothes before leaving the room.
Some guards were already at the door front waiting like they knew what had happened. They went in, immediately, Adam came out of the bedroom.
Adam's thoughts drifted to when his inner demon had taken control. He remembered the rush of power, the thrill of surrendering to his darker nature.
He was feeling it, his inner demon was taking over him, it was already consuming him, and he was ready, ready to become the greatest.
Presently…
The image of the princess, her body broken and battered, flashed in his mind. He recalled the feeling of satisfaction, of release, as he'd gazed upon her lifeless form.
Adam's smirk returned, his eyes glinting with a hint of excitement. He had no regrets, no remorse, he would do anything to take over the human.
It remained just one princess, just one more, and he had the world. The stubborn princess. In just a day of being here, she had caused him trouble and had even dared to fight him.
He smirked evilly, then teleported out of the hall.
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Luna's hands trembled as she was dressed for the Consumption Night, her mind racing with a mix of emotions. She felt shy and scared, unsure, as she didn't know what to expect.
As she put on the flowing white gown, she couldn't help but wonder what Adam would be like at that moment. Would he be like the devil, or like the angel?
Luna's heart skipped a beat as she remembered that he could kill her, but this was not the ninth night, so she was unsure if she could fight for her life.
She clenched her fist, then looked at Althea, who was busy with the candles.
"Althea, may I ask you something?" Luna asked, Althea gave a nod, then walked over to Luna.
"What is it, your highness?"
"The uh…" Luna made a shy face, Althea bowed and chuckled lightly, this was the first time Luna had seen her laugh, but it embarrassed her.
"As it is your first time, it will be really painful," Althea said.
"Oh." Luna sighed.
"I'll take my leave now," Althea said and exited the room with the other maids. After they left, Luna nervously held the hem of the gown, then closed her eyes.
She had never done it before, so she didn't know how it would feel, then suddenly, she began to feel drowsy… she tried to keep her eyes open, but was enveloped in darkness.