The Incubus System Chapter 700. Crazier (Patreon)

The Incubus System Chapter 700. Crazier

The two opposing forces collided with a deafening boom that shook the very foundations of the city. The wind howled and whipped around me, threatening to throw me off balance. But I didn’t budge, my eyes locked on the missiles and my lances.

The holy missiles exploded on impact, creating a blinding light that illuminated the dark sky, creating a deafening explosion that shook the entire city. But my black lances held strong, absorbing the brunt of the attack. They crackled and sizzled as they absorbed the holy energy, but they did not falter.

The impact created a shockwave that knocked over nearby buildings, and the ground quaked. All the windows shattered. Some buildings were cracked or even destroyed. Likewise with the streets.

The noise subsided, and I slowly lowered my hand, dispelling the lances. The black lances vanished into the shadows, leaving behind a trail of wispy smoke. I looked up at the sky, my red eyes still glowing with dark energy. The wind still raged, but it was slowly dying down, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The sky was still covered in ash and debris.

I let out a long breath. 'I have to get this over with quickly,' I thought.

Turning to face the crack once again, my eyes caught a glimpse of something hovering in the sky. Three drones, with their metallic bodies glinting in the light, were hovering silently above me. They seemed to be imbued with some sort of magic, probably meant to monitor and track down any demon activity in the city.

I gritted my teeth. I had been expecting this. It was only a matter of time before the demon hunters caught on to my actions and decided to send their drones to investigate.

The first drone hid behind the water tower in the distance. Its metallic exterior gleamed under the dark sky.

The second drone was lurking behind a tall building nearby. It was stationed on the rooftop, hidden from plain sight. I could barely see its outline against the darkened skyline. The drone was hovering silently, its propellers spinning at a low hum as it patiently waited for its orders.

The third drone hovering above me, suspended in mid-air. Its rotors whirred as it maintained its position, keeping a close eye on my every move.

I could feel the intense anger within me. 

'How dare they try to spy on me?'

Without any hesitation, I raised my hand and with a flick of my fingers, I summoned my demonic lances once again.

Instantly, my demonic lances shot out from my fingertips, speeding toward the drones with deadly precision, striking them with a fierce impact that sent them crashing to the ground in a cloud of smoke and debris.

A couple of seconds later, my Poison Domain’s effect had just subsided, leaving behind a lingering sense of ominous energy. As I turned around, two demons emerged from the crack, their heads lowered in submission. They were Luna and Yuffy.

"Sorry, we are late, Your Highness," they muttered in apology.

With a dismissive wave of my hand, I reassured them that their delay was of no consequence. After all, my Poison Domain had already eradicated any wild demons around the crack, leaving none to challenge my rule.

"It's fine. Join the others. The demon hunters will be arriving soon. Handle them for me," I spoke with a clear and commanding tone.

Without a moment's delay, Luna and Yuffy dashed out and joined the other servants.

"You have improved a lot," Sarael said out of the blue. His voice was tinged with a hint of satisfaction. He stood before me, shirtless as usual, his chiseled physique on full display. Behind him stood three other demon generals, their expressions unreadable.

I wasted no time in getting straight to business. There was no room for idle chatter in these uncertain times. My heart raced with anticipation as I asked the question that was weighing heavily on my mind.

"Cut the chit-chat. How's the king?" I demanded, my voice low and commanding.

"Collapsed. Lilieth is with him," he answered without hesitation. "Well, if it weren't for him, this crack would not have only half left," Sarael continued, his voice tinged with frustration. His eyes flickered towards the crack, a gaping maw that seemed to stretch on for eternity.

His words surprised me, causing me to snap out of my momentary stupor. ‘Half?’ I repeated in my mind. I had assumed that the crack was the full extent of the damage, but to hear that it was only half left me reeling.

He sneered at my expression, his tone bordering on contemptuous. "Shock, huh?" he mocked, his eyes gleaming with amusement.

I ignored his jibe, my mind already moving on to the next pressing concern. "What about Nefaris and Syntyche?" I demanded, my voice firm and unwavering. Lord Damon passed out, again, and I couldn't return to the dark dimension now. While those two demon lords were still around. I bet this crack had something to do with them even though I couldn't feel their presence.

"They are in the Licheri and the capital," Sarael explained, his voice low and grave. "They expected Lord Beel and Zatan to take this opportunity to attack. So, they took the initiative to guard it. For you."

I was taken aback by his words. "They do?" I asked in disbelief. My surprise was clear on my face.

Sarael smirked his expression, one of barely concealed disgust. "Yes. Women in love are crazy. But demon queens in love are crazier," he commented, his words dripping with venom.

Despite his disdain, I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction at the news. If my demon lovers were willing to go to such lengths for me, then I knew I had chosen well.

"I should give them a nice payment tonight then," I said, smiling with satisfaction.

Sarael's smirk faded as he regarded me with a serious expression. "Forget about that," he admonished me, his voice firm. "You should think about yourself first."

His words hit me like a bucket of cold water, reminding me of the dangers that lurked around every corner. I needed to focus on my own safety before anything else. I might as well have collapsed like Lord Damon after closing this crack and I had little protection in the human world while I had enemies from two sides. The demon lords and demon hunter association.