Chapter 421 Twist-2
"BOOM!!"
"Eli, snap out of it!" Evelina's voice rang out as she swiftly dodged Eli's aggressive attack.
"Master..." Scylla ground her teeth in frustration, unaware of any contract Eli had signed. Had she known, she would have rewound time to prevent this predicament. But now, the period was beyond her ability to manipulate.
She had initially planned to eliminate Cambion to break Eli free from the contract's control. However, leaving now would mean risking Evelina harming Eli in the chaos....
"You've left me no choice, Eli," Evelina declared firmly, brandishing a black sword similar to Adriana's as she launched into a relentless assault, holding nothing back in her determination.
"Ting!"
"Tang!"
"Slashhh!"
Eli's Celestria swung with deadly precision, aiming to end Evelina's resistance. Yet, Evelina's movements were fluid and precise as she expertly blocked each strike with her own sword.
Deciding to resort to her charm in an attempt to manipulate Eli, Evelina's eyes gleamed.... just like Sucubbus used her charm.
"H-Huh?" Evelina's surprise was palpable as she witnessed her charm failing to affect Eli. It was as if an unseen force was actively shielding him from her influence.
"I'll have to subdue him physically," she concluded, recalibrating her strategy to focus on overpowering Eli through sheer combat prowess. With determination fueling her movements, she intensified her attacks, aiming to restrain Eli's movements and regain control of the situation.
"Ting"
"Ting"
"Tang"
The clash of their weapons echoed through the air, each strike accompanied by a chipping sound as neither combatant showed any signs of relenting.
The intensity of their battle only escalated as they pushed themselves to their limits, locked in a fierce struggle for dominance.
Scylla turned to Mariel with a determined expression. "Mariel, please go after that jerk. I'll handle things here." She knew that Mariel had the skills to deal with Cambion swiftly, and if she didn't, Eli might continue fighting them until either his sanity returned or he was exhausted from the battle.
However,
Mariel met Scylla's gaze with a reassuring smile... Mariel knew Scylla worried about her love so she said, "Come on, Eli~ How long are you going to toy with them?"
The unexpected comment caught Evelina and Scylla off guard, their attention momentarily diverted from the intense battle unfolding.
Especially Evelina, who had narrowly avoided having her neck sliced by Eli's Celestria just moments ago. The weapon's teeth had been mere inches from her skin.
"Evelina, you shouldn't let your guard down in battle... Others might not be as forgiving as I am," Eli admonished with a smirk, his eyes gleaming with amusement and clarity returned to his eyes as he retracted his weapon and turned his attention to Mariel, wearing a dissatisfied expression.
"I'm simply enjoying myself, you know!" he added with a mischievous grin.
"Hahah..." Mariel chuckled softly, shaking her head in amusement. She couldn't help but marvel at Eli's ability to play his role so convincingly. If she hadn't overheard his plan beforehand, she might have been deceived into thinking he was truly under the contract's influence.
Eli turned his gaze to Scylla with an amused smile. "Gotcha!" he exclaimed, but before he could say more,
"Slap!"
Both Mariel and Evelina raised their eyebrows in shock as they watched Scylla slap Eli across the face.
"D-Don't you dare do this... 'Drip, Drip'... again," Scylla cried, her voice trembling with emotion as she tightly embraced him.
Eli was momentarily speechless, his initial response halted by the unexpected slap. Eventually, he sighed and returned her embrace, deciding to simply hold her close.
""You deserve that"" Mariel and Evelina thought simultaneously, observing the tender scene unfolding before them.
Yet, their respite was short-lived.
'Chop'
Eli winced as Evelina gently chopped him on the head. "Ouch, what now?" he questioned, meeting Evelina's stern gaze with a hint of curiosity.
"I'm going to report this to Her Majesty... both of them" Evelina declared, her expression deadly serious.
"....That's not good," Eli muttered, realizing the impending lecture he would receive from his wives, who would undoubtedly be disappointed in him.
"I-I'll give you chocolate?" Eli attempted to strike a deal with Evelina, but she shook her head resolutely. Her loyalty to Her Majesty was unwavering, except perhaps in matters of secret kiss.
"A-Anyway... I apologize," Eli said softly as he gently patted Scylla's head. She shook her head in denial, murmuring softly, "I want love tonight."
Eli's smile softened, his eyes filled with affection. "Hehe... of course, I'll give you as much as you want," he assured her with a gentle tone, causing Scylla's ears to turn a deep shade of red as she nodded, separating herself from his chest.
Seeing the redness in her teary eyes, Eli couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. He continued to rub her ears tenderly and whispered, "I'm sorry for making you worry."
"... I am also sorry," Scylla admitted with a sombre tone, noticing the faint imprint of her hand on Eli's cheek. 'It must have hurt...' she thought, her touch gentle as she used her power to rewind time and erase the mark.
"~chu~" She then kissed his cheek tenderly, eliciting a warm smile from Eli as he gazed at his lovely maid, 'Damn, I want to eat her now...' Eli's thoughts mirrored his longing.
Not only him but also, 'I want to eat him now...' Scylla thought.
"Ahem"
"Ahem"
Both Evelina and Mariel cleared their throats, drawing attention to their presence. Discover hidden tales at empire
Especially Mariel, who couldn't openly display lovey-dovey in public as Scylla and Eli did.
With a shy smile, Scylla separated from Eli, her face flushed with embarrassment as she covered her blushing cheeks while averting her gaze.
"Hahah..."
"hahehe"
Evelina and Mariel exchanged amused glances, chuckling softly at Scylla's sudden shyness, which was a rare sight given her usual confident and stern demeanour.
Then He explained what exactly happened with Old Wei and Mei to Scylla and Evelina.
"Ah, so you knew it was him all along?" Evelina asked, her surprise evident on her face.
"No, I only had my suspicions at first. His voice was strangely familiar, and when Cambion visited, although others might not have noticed, I recognized the enmity in his expressions... They were almost identical to Barney's," Eli explained, his mind also pondering what he saw in the contract, 'There were totally 6 orders I need to obey....'.
"Why such a long and elaborate plan then?" Evelina questioned, a slight frown marring her features. She couldn't help but wonder why Eli didn't act sooner if he already had suspicions.
"Well, I needed to uncover one crucial detail: who was pulling the strings behind Cambion," Eli replied thoughtfully. He had his suspicions, but seeing it firsthand was crucial to confirm his suspicions.
"Master... Prisania?" Scylla interjected suddenly, her eyes filled with concern.
"Don't worry, she's already on the move," Eli reassured them with a smile, his gaze fixed on the direction where Cambion had fled.
.....
...
'Huff, Huff, Huff, Huff' In the secluded depths of the forest, Cambion panted heavily, clutching the pink-haired girl tightly in his arms. His chest heaved with exhaustion, a result of the intense battle he had just endured against Eli, leaving him unable to utilize teleportation due to his drained powers.
As he staggered forward, seeking refuge under the shelter of trees, his fatigue overwhelmed him. Leaning heavily against a sturdy trunk, he stole a glance backwards, his senses on high alert for any signs of pursuit. "Good, it seems my efforts aren't wasted... although I squandered three orders on him," he muttered to himself ruefully.
Before he could catch his breath, a voice shattered the silence, sending a chill down Cambion's spine.
"You escaped?" The voice rang out, cutting through the tranquil forest air.
Cambion's eyes widened in alarm as he spotted a figure cloaked in black approaching him with purposeful strides. "W-Who are you?" Cambion demanded, his frown deepening with suspicion.
"Oh? He didn't mention me, did he?" The hooded figure remarked casually, a smirk playing on their lips.
"What are you talking about?" Cambion's confusion was palpable, his grip on the girl tightening protectively.
With a sigh, the hooded figure revealed their intentions. "I am here on behalf of your Master... now, hand over the girl."
"N-No!" Cambion's resolve hardened as he clung to his daughter, unwilling to surrender her unless it was his master.
"Very well, you leave me no choice," the hooded figure lamented, their form suddenly materializing before Cambion with unsettling speed.
"!!!" Cambion's instincts screamed danger, prompting him to turn and flee.
"THUD!"
Before he could take another step, a powerful blow from the hooded figure's fist sent Cambion crashing to the forest floor, the impact resonating through the dense forest.
"N-NO, MY DAUGHTER!" Cambion cried out, clutching his stomach from the impact of the blow as he watched helplessly while the hooded figure snatched his daughter away.
"You have a beautiful daughter. I'm taking her since your master won't believe you ever again," the hooded figure taunted as they seized the pink-haired girl.
However, in a sudden turn of events, a 'thud' reverberated through the air as the pink wig slipped off the girl's head, revealing true black hair.... A different person!
"Hmm?" The hooded figure frowned, confused, "Who is this?"
"A-Ark..." Cambion's horror was evident as he recognized the person beneath the disguise.... an old subordinate who once led their assassination group.
The assassination Leader!
Just then,
"Heheh..." a chilling giggle echoed through the forest, causing both Cambion and the hooded figure to turn alert.
"Heheh... My prince is right," a voice murmured softly yet with an underlying sense of menace.
As the tension mounted, a figure emerged from the shadows, a pink-haired woman with a disturbingly serene smile. "It's been a long time, isn't it, father?" her voice rang out, sending shivers down their spines.
Cambion's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the stunning woman before him. "D-Daughter?" he whispered, his voice trembling with shock and disbelief.