>> In the west part of Tophet Kingdom relies a 300 acre of land. Erecting on the middle is a mansion made out of bricks and windows overviewing the inside.

Lawn grass kept in the whole area, a clearly shown road embedded on through as it shows a pathway. Landscaping shrubs are all over the place as it decorates the land.

At the porch of the Manor, chariot with two black mane horses stands. The coach is waiting while holding the reins.

Inside the mansion are the candelabras lit up to light the whole area. From the doorstep, a staircase designed at the center, and divided into two sideways.

A portrait hanged over the center wall, showing an impeccable woman wearing a fur coat and jewelry necklace on its neck.

Its face shows the youth of a woman in her early maturity. Brown hair waved over her shoulder, and pair of purple eyes in slit shape.

Her skin tone is pearl white and has a rosy, thin lips. Wearing a risqué-like Tudor dress in black, her ample and healthy cleavage shown clearly.

She is indeed, an impeccable lady, and pair of horns rises up and twisted beside her head shows aesthetic to her figure.

Downstairs are the maids and butlers standing at the opposite aisle, waiting for someone to arrive.

“Lady Lilith is coming forth.” A loud voice clearly heeded in the big mansion. From the top center, a view of a beautiful woman looked down. Her eyes downturned to view everyone.

She then stepped down from the staircase, heeding the footsteps of stiletto shoes. Wearing a risqué-like gown in purple color, her skin remarkably glimmers.

A fur coat half wore lingers on her arms. Slender calves drawn to the eyes of the butlers, as well her pair of ample and healthy breasts.

The impeccable lady is no other than Lilith, the countess of Citadel Manor, and one of the cousins of Queen Juno. “How do I look, everyone?”

Her voice lurks over, cracking the silence reigning. “You look wonderful, lady Lilith...”

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Their synchronous and monotonous voice lined together; Lilith heard their sincere answer.

On her side is an elegant-dressed young girl. She is Lilith’s chauffeur, who, is also her personal attendant. A pixie cut hair and long bangs beside her head, and long pair of horns pluck on her forehead.

She has a slender, matured body of a woman, and ample bosom luring on the view of the gentlemen. “Hecate, what time is the Gala of our dear Queen?”

Turning her head sideways, Lilith asked the young woman. The woman named Hecate then picks a pocket watch hidden on the stash of her dress. “I believe it will be around 30 minutes, milady.”

Her droopy eyes gazes at the woman, averting off the gaze on the pocket watch. “I see.”

Lilith walked forward the door, as two butlers standing holds the knob and opens it for her. Hecate quickly followed as well.

“Milady.” Outside the porch, a man wearing black coat and trousers waiting, as he greets and bows before Lilith. He’s around 50 years of age and has a gray mustache. Pair of horns rises up on top of his head and eyes as dark as moonless night look at the woman.

Lilith didn’t respond, but she stepped down on the staircase, as the man opens the door of chariot. She entered inside as Hecate followed her in. “Thank you, Charun.”

The man named Charun nods. “Enjoy your night, Milady...” he answered and closes the door. He then gave a signal to the coach to leave.

The coach gave a signal to the horses and they left the mansion right away. “I heard the news about the Queen already betrothed to someone.”

As the chariot proceeds on its way to the castle, Lilith utters to Hecate. Sitting opposite on her, Hecate nods to confirm. “Indeed. The news has been spread out, but no one knows who’s noble she chose.”

Lilith had a thought. Since Queen Juno’s reign, she never seen Astarte to be interested in any noble ranks. The young girl is still pure and innocent.

She likes playing and reading books than to learn how to be a proper Queen for this Kingdom.

“At times like this, the Queen’s still naïve to take the throne.” Lilith spoke. “The last time I saw her, she’s still acting like a child.”

“But it turns out that she got mature after Queen Juno passed away.” Hecate answered. Lilith’s eyes sneers on her attendant, as Hecate averts her gaze.

“It might be the true reason, but she can’t just take the position on the throne right away. I mean, she must first find someone worthy to rule by her side.”

What makes Lilith think like this is that, the current Queen Astarte isn’t suitable enough to sit at the throne. She’s still childish, and that can cause predicament to the Kingdom.

However, the news came up at the time of her birth, that she already found someone to rule. The threat of mortals, the Hero, will arise soon and come to annihilate the Demon race.

“Did you got an idea who this person she choose?” Lilith asked again. Hecate shows grim, as she disagrees. “None at the moment, milady.”

“I see.” Lilith sighs in despondence as she looks at the window. In the open vast field are the sea of stars scattered in the sky.

“I am not interested on the throne, but the Queen’s mind seems not ready to hold it. Should I go intervene on her plans? I should must know what will be her countermeasures when the Hero arrives...?”

Like Botis, Lilith is one of the Primordial Demons who fought for the glory of this Kingdom. But her long life wasn’t been cursed, but because she never has been given birth to an heir.

Demons who never gives birth will prosper their life for no one will inherit their power.

And because the man she adores so much, the former King Mephistopheles who choose to marry Queen Juno, passed away, that she concealed her heart and swore not to love anyone else.

“For now, let’s just meet the Queen and say our greetings for her.” Hecate breaks the silence. Lilith’s eyes squinted.

“And for that, we may know who is the one she chose to betrothed.” She added.

“Sounds like a plan. All right, we will go with your suggestion.”

Hecate nods to agree. “And Milady...” she calls out. Lilith turns to look at her. “... I want you to enjoy this night. Please leave necessary matters to me.”

Her lips curve a sensible smile after hearing Hecate’s words. “Yeah, that’s my plan all along right in the first place.”

Through what she said, the sound of wooden wheel clapping on the cobble road continues until they arrive at the castle.