Chapter 19 Demon Kingdom 1

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Sage gently put Zerha down as they arrived outside the land of the Demon Kingdom.

“Over there is the Demon Kingdom, Milady.” Sage pointed to the vast land in front of them.

One cub get down from Zerha and suddenly, ran to Sage and climbed onto his head, while the other two were on Zerha’s head and shoulders.

“T-that’s the Demon Kingdom?” Zerha was shocked. She never expected that the Demon Kingdom was bigger than the Haria Kingdom, most especially the castle of the Kingdom.

The entire castle emitted dark magic. Even though they were still far away from the castle, they could feel the presence of powerful demons in there.

“I have been wanting to ask you this, Milady. Why did you choose to stay in the Haria Kingdom? You will just put yourself in danger since you are a demon. Once they learn about your true identity, they will kill you…”

Oh yeah, Sage doesn’t know that I was a human in my past life and got reincarnated. I didn’t choose to stay in the Demon Kingdom, because I’m scared of them. Who would not be afraid of them? I was just a normal high school kid back then, and suddenly I got reincarnated at this place and became a demon. Sigh. But when I saw the demons for the first time, I didn’t even feel scared of them even though it was my first time seeing them. Is it because I’m a demon myself? Zerha thought. “I just don’t like to stay in the Demon Kingdom,” she said and faked a laugh.

The demon queen frowned. She was confused as to why Zerha chose to stay in the place where demons’ enemies lived. “Tsk. Let’s go! What are you still waiting for?” The demon queen spoke up.

Zerha sighed. “Let’s keep moving, Sage. Oh, by the way, you furry babies need to stay invisible, okay?”

“Woof!” They barked in response and one rubs its face onto Zerha's. I can’t believe they understand me. Tsk. No need to be surprised; this is a different world. Zerha thought, and they began walking and entered the Demon Kingdom.

At first, Zerha was stunned by how many demons she saw. Demons lived normally like humans. There were houses and markets as well. There were many demons, old and young alike, that she saw as they walked in the street.

While walking, Zerha observed the demons and noticed that demons had different forms of horns. Many of the demons that she saw had a normal pair of small horns on their heads. It was her first time seeing a demon that had a deer-like horn, shell horns, twisted horns, regal horns, and many more.

Huh? Why haven’t I seen a horn that is big like mine? Zerha merely sighed and pulled the hood of her robe to cover her face and her big horn. Zerha sneaked a peek at Sage’s horn and noticed that she didn’t see any demons that had a horn like his. Sage’s horn was called an imperial horn. It might look like ordinary horns that you saw in movies, though in this world, that horn signified that one belonged to royalty.

“Is something the matter, Milady?”

“Ah, no…” If I ask Sage why there are different types of horns, he might think that I am not from this world. And he will keep asking more questions, and I’m too lazy to explain. Sigh.

“Many things have changed in the Demon Kingdom,” the demon queen remarked. I wonder where her original body is… Zerha thought as her eyes swept over the place.

“Hey, weak demon. Who is the new demon king, or is it a queen?” the demon queen asked. Huh? Oh my gosh, I do not know! Zerha was startled. She looked at Sage and planned to ask him. She was just hoping that Sage didn’t ask any questions about why Zerha didn’t know the name of the demon that ruled the Demon Kingdom.

“Sage, may I ask who the demon king is? Or is it a demon queen?” Sage was startled by these questions and looked at Zerha.

“I-I do not know, Milady… I apologize.”

Zerha felt astonished. She did not expect that Sage would not know who the current demon king was either.

“Neither of you know the current ruler of the Demon Kingdom? Good grief, where did you both come from?” Zerha gulped as she heard the demon queen’s voice. She was evidently angry.

Zerha wondered why Sage didn’t know the king as well.

“May I ask, Milady, why don’t you know who the demon king is either?” Sage asked politely. Zerha was startled and did not know how to answer his question.

“Oh… I came from another w-world…” I do not know what else to say! I hope he will believe me!

She came from another world? Does she mean another realm? The demon queen was confused.

“Is that so? I came from another realm; that is why I do not know the ruler of this kingdom, Milady.”

What? Does he really believe that I came from another world? Well, that’s a good thing. Zerha sighed in relief.

The demon queen suddenly felt cautious of Sage. If he is from another realm, then that realm could be the devil’s realm, a realm only for the cruel, vicious, and malicious demons. They are also known for being too strong. “Hey, weak demon. What is your relationship with this powerful demon?” asked the demon queen named Alice.

Does she mean Sage? “He is my friend. Why do you ask?”

“Huh? Milady, who are you talking to?” Sage asked and made a questioning look.

Can I tell him that the soul of the past demon queen, Alice, is in my body? Any minute now, Sage will think that I’m insane. Zerha told herself.

“Pffft haha go on. If you want, the demons will hunt you. Even humans will probably hunt you as well. Oh, wait. Humans are already looking for you. If you do not want to live anymore, then go on, tell them that the soul of the demon queen, Alice, is inside your body.” The demon queen let out a maniacal laugh.

“What the? Can you read minds?!” Zerha suddenly shouted. Sage and the other demons who heard her were staring at her inquisitively.

The demon queen laughed again. “No, but if you do not want them to think that you are crazy, then let us use telepathy to communicate with each other. Sorry, but I forgot to tell you that I

can perform telepathy.” Alice laughs.

I don’t think she’s sorry. Zerha merely sighed and tried to communicate with her. She merely spoke through her mind. “Why I am not allowed to tell anyone that you are inside my body?” she asked.

“It is because I am a threat to them. If the high-ranking nobles learn that I still exist, then they will probably do whatever it takes just to kill me. I already told you that before I died, my father betrayed me and so did the other noble demons. I do not know why they did so, but if they wanted me dead back then, there is no doubt that they will want me dead again if they know that my soul still exists.”

“It’s already been 99,999 years, and they are still alive?”

“Did I not tell you that noble demons live longer than ordinary demons, especially royalties? Their bodies might have died, but their souls may still exist.”

“Hmm… You are right. But it’s Sage. He can be trusted.”

“Are you sure you can trust him? He is from the devil realm, a realm only for the strong, cruel, and malicious demons. In short, they are evil demons. Do not tell him that I exist, just to make sure. You are still weak. You cannot protect yourself.”

Zerha sighed. “Fine. But I did say I am from another world. How are you so sure that you can trust me?”

“Huh? Lowly demon, do you think that I trust you?” Alice did not want to trust anyone. She was afraid of experiencing betrayal again.

“Uh… But why did you choose me---“

“What? Did I choose you? Hmph, I did not choose you, weak demon. Do not ask too many questions. You are so annoying!”

“Look who’s talking.” She keeps saying I’m weak. Then find another demon that’s stronger than I. I want to break free from this demon. Just you wait. I will find your body, and when you get out of my body, I will not cross paths with you ever again. You keep threatening my pour soul. Hmph! Zerha fumes.

“Keep walking until you reach the demon king’s castle. I want to know if my father is still the one who rules the kingdom.”

“Where are we going, Milady?” Sage asked as he notice that they keep walking straight ahead.

“To the demon king’s castle.”

“Oh, are you acquainted with the king? But you don’t even know his name...” said Sage in confusion.

“Not just his name. I do not know his face either. We will just take a closer look at the castle.”

“Alright.” Sage had many questions on his mind. He was confused about Zerha. From the beginning, he had been curious about her life. Why did she choose to stay in the human land? Why is she with beasts and angel, which are supposedly demons’ adversaries? And as a demon, why does she hold a different type of magic? Not dark magic?

When Zerha told Sage that she was from another world, at first, he didn’t believe her; because was there any place where demons lived? The only places where demons could live and survive in this world were the Demon Kingdom and the Devil's Realm from which he came. He kept his questions to himself and did not bother to ask Zerha, because he thought that if Zerha trusted him, one day she would tell him. For now, Sage would merely wait until Zerha told him everything.

Sage was afraid that Zerha might become angry if he asked questions about her. He was also afraid that she might leave him. He did not want to be left by a companion again. He didn’t want to live the same horrible experiences that he went through in his past.

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