blueteamnovel CHAPTER 194 - Lilia's Struggle.
CHAPTER 194 - Lilia's Struggle.
Lilia's mind drifted, the warmth of Alex's embrace pulling her into memories she had long suppressed. As her breathing slowed, exhaustion weighing down her body, her thoughts spiraled into the past—back to where it all began.
Not wanting to stay in the demon realm's castle, Lilia decided to come to the academy. The palace was suffocating after all.
Everywhere she looked, there would be people wanting to make use of her. But well, that was the same for every child of the demon lord; she wasn't the only one.
The thing that she hated the most, however, was the fact that she was judged because she was a woman and a succubus.
"She's weak."
"A succubus with no real combat ability? She'll never survive outside without a strong man protecting her."
"She should just stick to charming fools. That's all she's good for."
That's what others thought of her. But she wanted to prove that this wasn't all to her.
Yes, her dream wasn't that grand. She didn't want to become the demon lord, nor did she want to live a life filled with luxury; all she wanted was to become a singer one day.
She loved singing, so she wanted to make a name in that profession.
But when she reached the academy, she found out how reality can be different from expectations.
Her background was stuck to her. No matter where she went or what she did, she would always be the demon lord's daughter.
A beautiful daughter of a very influential person. That was all she was. People approached her only because of her backing, always having some ulterior motive.
Lilia then formed a wall around her. She cut off her dreams and decided to do everything she could to grow stronger. While looking for ways, she one day came across shocking news.
She found out that she was a descendant of a very dangerous being. It was information so dangerous that it was sealed away.
Since then, she made up her mind that she would
"Lilia," he called, making her eyes turn to his, only to freeze.
"Please. Just rest. You saved my life." The way his voice carried utmost sincerity and the look in his eyes as if he was worried that she might break if his gaze were hard caused Lilia's lips and gaze to quiver.
'You were the one who saved me...' She protested inwardly, but on the outside, she just nodded, lowering her head and relaxing in his arms.
She didn't know what to say. She didn't even know if what she was feeling was alright, but for now, she was fine with feeling this. She would think about other things later.
Alex, on the other hand, held her close, his expression unreadable yet gentle. "Sleep for now. By the time you wake up, I would've taken care of everything." He murmured, his fingers brushing a stray lock of hair from her face.
"Um," was all she said in reply, closing her eyes and letting the soothing sensation of the healing potion settle.
But just then, the sound of wind whistling was heard. It was very low, barely perceivable, but Lilia heard it.
Alex heard it as well; his entire body tensed. He turned his head sharply, his instincts flaring to life.
Then—
Pierce!
Lilia, who had turned to look up at Alex, froze, fresh warm blood smearing her face.
She could see his expression filled with pain, his breath hitched, a wet cough escaping his lips as he looked down at his chest.
A claw. A black, razor-sharp claw had pierced cleanly through his chest, dripping with his own blood.
Lilia gasped, her vision blurring as she struggled to understand what was happening. She couldn't make anything out.
It was then that both Alex and Lilia heard a voice.
"Alex..."
It was Lucian, standing behind Alex.
He was alive.
And smiling.
"It was you... but not anymore." Lucian's voice was a whisper, dripping with malice. His crimson eyes burned with a sickening glow, his form wreathed in an unnatural darkness.
Alex's eyes, cold and unfeeling, stared at the guy as he gritted his teeth. 'How?' That was the only question in his head.
'H-Huh?' Lilia, on the other hand, was still in shock. 'L-Lucian was dead...'
She was sure that he died. She had seen Alex crushing that guy's heart. No one could survive with their heart crushed.
But the blood on her face...
Lilia's finger touched the blood on her face, her body trembling as she realized that it was real.
Lucian was alive, and all of this was happening.
Her eyes widened in horror. "A-Alex...!"