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 morning sun cast long shadows over the clearing as Seraphina and I gathered the villagers. Despite the lingering fear and tension, there was a palpable sense of determination. We needed answers, and we needed them quickly. The village's safety depended on it.

I took a deep breath and addressed the villagers. "We need to know everything you saw or heard about the attackers. Any detail, no matter how small, could help us."

The villagers looked at each other, hesitant at first. Then, a young woman stepped forward, her face pale but resolute. "I saw them from my window," she said, her voice trembling. "They were dressed in dark cloaks, and they moved quickly, like they knew exactly where to go."

"Did you see their faces?" Seraphina asked gently.

The woman shook her head. "No, their hoods were pulled low. But one of them had a strange walk, like he was limping."

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