Aldikia's Unexpected Guest

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Remembering the sand soldiers... or rather, knights, Kaido looked at Athena in surprise: "I didn't expect you to have this function? Could you repeat it a few more times?"

Although Authorities can't improve a Godslayer's power, no one would mind having more abilities.

"Are you treating me like a wish-granting machine? I merely dispelled the curse the Feathered Serpent God left on your body, and those curses were originally part of the Authority you usurped."

Even the usually calm Athena couldn't help but glare at him.

Kaido shrugged, not fully explaining himself.

Some things are better understood on one's own.

If he wasn't a Transmigrator and couldn't fulfill the promise of going to another world, Athena probably would have ignored the curse in his body and wouldn't have been so kind as to help him remove it.

But what's past is past. This incident proves that Kaido no longer needs to guard against Athena's hidden intentions.

He and this goddess are now like two lives from the same womb, or rather... one body, two lives. If he dies, she won't be able to live either.

"Now we can go out for a walk."

Kaido got out of bed and, after a few steps, felt sticky all over.

Sweat had already soaked his clothes.

"I need to take a shower first."

Kaido turned and walked into the bathroom, not forgetting to tease Athena.

"Want to shower together?"

"Hehe!"

Athena remained expressionless.

Not long after, Kaido's voice sounded again.

"Help me find some clothes outside."

"..."

Although Athena showed no expression, the twitching vein on her forehead betrayed her thoughts.

Since Athena liked the color black, what she "took" from outside was a black suit.

The custom-tailored suit perfectly accentuated Kaido's figure, and after walking a few steps on the street, enthusiastic women came up to chat with him.

"What are you going to do next?"

After he refused, Athena's words came from his mind.

"As a Demon King, how could I not seek out a Princess?"

La Folia is not only an important heroine in the original work but also a charming young woman. The Silver Princess's beauty is among the best, even internationally.

However, the capital Aldikia is quite large, so he first had to find someone to ask for directions.

The streets were crowded with people, seemingly much more than before, and no cars were seen driving on the main roads. Pedestrians and tourists stood on both sides, as if waiting for something.

"Excuse me, what's happening?"

There was no problem with language communication; a benefit of becoming a Godslayer is high-speed language comprehension.

The woman, who was initially a bit impatient, immediately answered the question when she saw Kaido.

"You... you must be a tourist from outside, right? Today is Aldikia's National Day, so around this time each year, members of the Royal Family parade through the Royal City and then return to the Capital Plaza for a military parade...

Do you need me to show you around? It's free."

"No, thank you."

Kaido declined the offer and then merged with the continuous flow of people under the girl's disappointed gaze.

Afterward, he came to a pavilion, dispelled the magic that dispersed the crowd, and watched the motorcade slowly approaching from afar.

However, at that moment, Kaido noticed several furtive figures in the crowded street.

They were dressed as ordinary tourists but possessed a magical aura that ordinary people didn't have.

*Demons? Interesting.*

In Blood Strike, demons are a general term for all races except humans.

Vampires, orcs, elves, devils, etc., are all demons.

Because the Kingdom of Aldikia is adjacent to the War King's Domain, in addition to humans, another portion of its residents are migratory vampires.

Combining the small-scale skirmishes on the border between the Kingdom and the War King's Domain with the Royal Family's parade, what was about to happen was obvious.

The motorcade slowly approached.

Kaido's gaze swept past the oddly shaped guard machines and then landed on a luxurious elongated limousine.

The current King Lucas Lihavain and Queen Polyphonia Lihavain.

Along with the Silver Princess, La Folia, who was gently waving to the crowd.

A gentle smile appeared on her face, as refined as a fairy's.

Although she was still young, hearing the loud cheers from the crowd, one could tell how popular this princess was.

The bustling streets were adorned with lanterns and streamers, and residents and tourists in festive attire stood on both sides of the streets, their loud cheers and praises blending with the music playing for the celebration, making the crowded city even more lively.

The Royal Family's outing wasn't actually part of the celebration, but to show the Lihavain Family's love for their people and integration with them, creating a harmonious atmosphere, the King or Queen would usually attend events in major celebrations.

Simply showing up could strengthen the family's rule, so why not?

La Folia also knew of the viability of this approach, but after the headache in the garden, her mind wasn't focused on this matter.

It's well known that all female members of the Lihavain family are excellent mediums, and to maintain the purity of their bloodline, the requirements for their husbands are extremely strict.

"Your Royal Highness! Your Royal Highness!"

"I will always support you!"

"You're sure to become an even more outstanding Queen!"

Voices reaching La Folia's ears interrupted her thoughts. With her sweet appearance, though she hadn't fully matured yet, the Princess's every movement was still captivating.

"..."

La Folia smiled and continued to wave.

"The Princess is looking at me!"

"Get lost, she's clearly looking at me!"

"Commoner, Her Royal Highness is clearly waving at me!"

"AWSL..."

Where La Folia's gaze fell, several men with different hair colors quickly escalated their initial verbal dispute into physical interaction over the very serious question of "who the Princess was looking at."

Seeing a disturbance there, the guards patrolling nearby quickly pushed through the crowd and dragged these people away.

"If La Folia becomes queen in the future, she could completely rule the country with her charm."

Kaido said with a smile, standing in the pavilion.

"With your idea, this country would be annexed by the neighboring Demon Empire within two years."

The silver-haired Athena said calmly.

"If you get serious, you lose." Kaido smiled, his gaze distant: "Those little guys are about to make their move."

The young goddess remained silent, quietly observing.

On the other side, several vampires mixed in the crowd, disguised in inflatable costumes, watched the slowly approaching caravan sinisterly.

In front of them was a cheering crowd, a lively scene that these vampires found utterly repulsive.

A disgusting country, a disgusting Royal Family, and that nauseating Silver Princess.

To act more effectively, several Vampires dispersed to different areas, cutting off all communication to avoid being discovered.

They had no identification or items to prove their identity, but if they succeeded this time and returned safely to the War King's Domain, the Bloodline Archduke guarding the border promised to bestow essential blood upon them, which would allow them to become blood servants of a Duke.

This was undoubtedly a great temptation for lower-ranking vampires, who were only one level higher than ghouls.

"Oh, great Forgotten War King, this is the manifestation of our loyalty to you."

While silently chanting the First True Ancestor's title, the vampires' eyes burned with furious fanaticism.

They pushed their way through the crowd and reached the front.

"Boom-!"

As a series of explosions occurred one after another, it was time to act.

"Come out! Fire Serpent!"

The bustling crowd instantly turned into chaos, and the caravan driving on the road was also affected and came to a halt.

The knights guarding the area instinctively looked towards the explosion. When a three-meter tall, snake-like Familiar, burning with flames, emerged from the atmosphere, the panicked pedestrians frantically fled onto the street.

The tall fire serpent hissed and charged towards La Folia.

"Boom-!"

"Protect Her Royal Highness!"

The Templar Knights guarding the place instantly reacted, raising their shining longswords to meet the attack.

And at that moment, several more Familiars emerged from the void among the crowd.

Under the control of their hosts, they completely ignored the guarding knights and the powerful King, all heading towards the Silver Princess.

The long-planned terrorist act was about to succeed.

When the eldest princess of Lihavain died, the entire Kingdom of Aldikia would fall into chaos.

At that time, with a little external instigation, this country could be crippled or even disintegrate.

"Your Royal Highness!"

Justina hastily lunged towards La Folia. She had nowhere left to retreat, so she could only protect her beneath her body.

At that moment, time seemed to slow down.

The vampires revealed fanatical, twisted smiles as they saw La Folia's panicked gaze.

Suddenly, a terrifying surge of magical power erupted from the atmosphere.

The rushing Familiars immediately froze. Seizing the opportunity, the Sacred Swords manufactured by the Templar Knights burst forth, and dozens of them instantly riddled them to death.

The Sacred Swords manufactured and developed by Aldikia could inflict damage on Demons that didn't easily regenerate, making them a natural enemy weapon for Demons.

The chaos was quickly quelled, and the vampires who tried to escape were also caught by the knights, their magical foundations abolished, lying on the ground like dead dogs.

"Your Royal Highness, are you alright?"

Once the crisis was resolved, Justina frantically checked La Folia's body.

"I'm fine, just a bit of a headache."

"Then I'll take you back to the palace now."

Justina communicated the Princess's current situation to her subordinates, and the motorcade began to turn, heading quickly towards the interior of the Royal City.

La Folia, who sensed that fluctuation, looked towards a pavilion on the street but saw no one.

After returning to her bedroom, her parents first came to visit her, and after a few words of comfort, they left in a hurry with a group of people.

La Folia, who had regained her composure, took off her coat. The exhausted young woman lay directly on the bed and soon fell into a deep sleep.

Upon waking, it was already night. The smell of food came from nearby, along with a dark figure sitting by the bed.

"Is that Justina?"

Besides her parents and sister, she was the only one who could enter the room without permission.

"No! Who are you?"

Her mind cleared a bit, and La Folia immediately understood that Justina wouldn't be silent. So, she quickly sat up, her gaze wary as she watched the dark figure.