After Renji spoke, Lilith’s expression froze. She instinctively wanted to refute, but the soreness throughout her body, especially in her neck which hurt with even a slight twist, clearly the result of a crick in her neck from lying on the cross, left her speechless.
There was no choice; the cross was as hard and cold as a rock. Lying on it all night was bound to be uncomfortable, making Lilith reminisce about the softness of her previous lair, far from the discomfort she was experiencing now.
Lilith had originally thought Ashen would return quickly, but after waiting one hour, then two, she began to hesitate. She thought about leaving temporarily, but then reasoned that if she left, the two hours she had already waited would be wasted. So, Lilith persisted for another four or five hours, yet he still didn’t return.
Maintaining the Miasma Space was exhausting here, she thought about leaving but then considered that the longer she waited, the higher the probability of Ashen’s return. What if he came back the very next second? If she left now and Ashen returned right after, wouldn’t that nullify all her previous efforts?
So, after countless “next seconds” Lilith waited and eventually fell asleep on the cross, waking up to the current situation.
But no matter.
Lilith’s mood soon improved. Facing Renji’s question, she counterattacked:
“Heh~ Ashen, you must have had a rough night too, right? You’re back here now because you realized you couldn’t solve the problem with the nun on your own and are looking for the truth and answers from me, aren’t you?”
She might have been suffering, waiting in the dark and lonely Miasma Space, but everything is relative. Imagining Ashen being chased by the yandere nun all night made her feel that her own discomfort was nothing in comparison and even worth it.
As expected, after her words, the young man opposite her indeed showed an indescribable expression, as if his legs trembled a bit in fear. Lilith could tell that he must have faced a ‘terrifying battle’ the previous night.
Compared to that, her own experience of just spending a night on a cold, hard cross in the dark and silent Miasma Space seemed minor. In this round of comparison, she clearly won by a large margin.
“Alright, if you want to chat, I can find time for that next time, but right now, remember what you said before? If I win against you, you’ll give me everything I want, right?”
“I’m not like you humans, despicable and lying. I Lilith, always keep my word.”
Renji frowned slightly: “Lilith?”
Seeing that Ashen really noticed, the dark-skinned elf’s face showed a hint of pride and happiness as she said:
“This is your reward for daring to challenge me. Feel honored Ashen, you are the first person to know my new name.”
“Oh~ Is that so”
Renji nodded in understanding. Differentiating individual consciousness was most clearly represented by a name. The dark-skinned elf no longer used Miyuki’s name but had started to give herself a new one, which was quite surprising to Renji.
Renji had asked the succubus about the dark-skinned elf, and Lena’s answer was simple. Although she was also unclear about the dark elf’s origins, she was certain that it wasn’t the dark-skinned elf who had devoured Miyuki, but rather Miyuki’s intention. In other words…
This was part of Miyuki’s plan.
Miyuki, as a “guardian,” wanted to protect her former contractors comrade, unable to bear seeing them vanish with time, leading to the birth of the current Lilith.
Considering the subsequent Old Alliance, although its nature changed, the original purpose was indeed achieved. Bal’s survival to this day was all thanks to Lilith’s power.
Renji was somewhat skeptical about this explanation, feeling that Lena was still hiding something from him. Miyuki’s plan must be more than just that.
Unlike Suthia, Zero, and Nova, who didn’t have backgrounds, either found or bought, Lena and Miyuki joined later. One was a princess of the succubus race, and the other a knight with noble high elf royal bloodline.
That’s why they must have more thoughts and plans than the other three. Renji expected this. Since the two chose to hide some things from him, there must be a reason. Therefore, Renji didn’t pursue it further. Or perhaps, he could find the truth step by step on his own.
His thoughts drifted a bit. Renji took a deep breath, ready to start with subduing Lilith in front of him and extracting the Tears of Elf.
Several Miasma Touch equipments, prepared in advance in reality, were now all re-equipped by Renji.
The burning flames instantly lit up the dark Miasma Space. The hot waves emanating from the fiery crimson wings on his back washed over him.
Then the Healing Holy Armor covered Renji’s body, bathing him in divine light, transforming him into an indestructible warrior.
Lastly, the green blade in his hand, though not as powerful as the other two, seemed to merge with him, unstoppable in its sharpness. The rich natural force combined unexpectedly well with the Healing Holy Armor, specifically countering all evil forces.
Renji’s luxurious array and the sudden enormous increase in power and aura did indeed startle Lilith, almost triggering her flight response after just emerging from the shadow of Ashen.
However, after realizing that Ashen was only borrowing others’ power and hadn’t truly regained his original strength, Lilith breathed a sigh of relief. She consoled herself that this was just a virtual space, and even if the emperor really returned, what could he do?
Rather, it’s better to say…
Yes, that’s right! .𝒎
This is the battle she had long awaited, the one she had been waiting for so long between her and Ashen!
From Renji’s perspective, after donning his enhanced suit, the dark-skinned elf was not panicked; instead, her face revealed even more pleasure, even to the point of enjoyment.
Renji felt a similar sentiment deep down. After all, facing an old rival after five hundred years for an exhilarating battle, setting aside their positions, was indeed hard not to look forward to.
After all, both of them were once top beings in the world. Perhaps for Lilith, he was the only one who could truly match her.
As Renji made his move, Lilith also prepared her strongest stance.
The Miasma fog began to surge wildly under the dark-skinned elf’s feet, blowing her gray hair in the wind, while the tentacles on her back danced wildly, forming a terrifying shadow like a small mountain. Each tentacle was like a hidden snake in the shadows, ready to strike his vital areas with a deadly blow at any moment.
Lilith’s aura exploded several levels like a rocket, her fiery eyes fixed on Renji. He could feel her surging battle spirit, her eagerness for a fight with him.
Renji was also influenced by this, even feeling a sense of admiration. From his eyes, strong battle intent emerged. This should be his strongest enemy so far, a test for himself in a solo fight.
Finally, the atmosphere reached its peak, and even the Miasma Space seemed to twist faintly, struggling to endure their pressure. At that moment, only one word remained in their minds.
*Boom!*
Renji flapped his wings, moving so fast that it created sonic booms. He turned into a fiery meteor, charging straight at Lilith, who floated in the air.
Facing Renji’s initial attack, Lilith was equally powerful. She spread her arms, and dozens of tough tentacles wriggled behind her, gathering in front of her chest, forming an impregnable wall of flesh.
And so, the wall of flesh made of tentacles collided with Renji’s blade, officially starting this fateful duel.
Then, in less than a fraction of a second.
Even before Renji’s blade, cutting through like tofu, had fully penetrated Lilith’s defenses, the battle was forcibly ended.
“Ahhhh!”
A scream was heard, and the dark-skinned elf in the sky lost her balance and plummeted downwards. Her tentacles, which had been her strength, now seemed to be defeated, losing their power and becoming limp.
As she hit the ground, Lilith, now in a disheveled state, tried to prop herself up with her hands, but after several attempts, she failed and continued to lie on the ground in resentment, seemingly lacking even the strength to move her fingers.
When Renji landed, he looked at the woman who was walking towards him, and from the dark-skinned elf’s mouth came a voice filled with bitter unwillingness.
“Damn it, did I underestimate you after all?”
Renji: “…”
‘No, it was I who underestimated yore strength’
Renji wanted to say this. 𝘦𝑎.𝒸ℴ
“Why do you look at me with those… eyes? Do you think I will… beg you for mercy?” Lilith, lying on the ground, gritted her teeth and glared at the young man opposite her with an expression of defiance.
“Stop dreaming, Ashen!”
“Just kill me, gah!”
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