Huli_Poline

In a world where magic intertwines with reality, a dying human girl named Elara awakens to find herself in a foreign land. The air smells of ancient forests, and the sky is painted with hues she’s never seen before. Before her stands the enigmatic Demon Queen, Seraphina, her eyes as cold as the ice that encases her throne.

Seraphina proposes a desperate bargain: a contractual marriage between them. In exchange for Elara’s hand, Seraphina promises to save the crumbling human kingdom from impending doom. Elara, with nothing left to lose, accepts, thrust into a web of intrigue, danger, and forbidden emotions.

As they embark on their perilous adventure, Elara discovers that Seraphina’s icy demeanor hides a tragic past. The Demon Queen’s power is unmatched, her wrath swift and merciless. Yet, beneath the frost, Elara glimpses vulnerability—a longing for connection that defies her ruthless reputation.

The Demon Queen's Contract

The villagers quickly mobilized, preparing for the impending onslaught from the queen's elite guards. I could see the fear in their eyes, but also a steely determination. These people had suffered under the queen's rule for too long, and they were ready to fight for their freedom. I turned to Nara, who was already coordinating our defenses.

"Nara, we need to create a defensive line at the village entrance. Use the carts and debris to form a barricade," I instructed, my voice firm despite the fear gnawing at my insides.

Nara nodded, her expression grim. "Consider it done. What about you, Elara?"

"I'll be at the front," I replied, gripping my sword tightly. "We need to show them that we won't back down."

We will win