"You wish to be my servant, and I will respect your choice. But giving you this ring is my decision as well.
I don't know what you're afraid of, but this ring is my promise. I will protect you until my last breath."
Xi remained silent for a moment before gently pulling Kino's hand.
"My Lord, kneel down for a second."
Kino obediently knelt, and before he could react, soft lips pressed against his. The kiss was brief yet tender, carrying deep emotions.
"I love you, my Lord, but I only wish to be your servant."
Xi's voice was as gentle as a spring breeze, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes full of love.
"I love you too, Xi."
Kino responded as he wrapped his arms tightly around Xi, as if trying to merge her into his very existence.
The surrounding pedestrians were stunned by the scene. Even though this country was known for its freedom, Xi still looked underage!
Some onlookers stopped in their tracks, dumbfounded, before snapping out of it and preparing to call the authorities.
A few strong men, their expressions filled with fury, rolled up their sleeves, ready to teach Kino a lesson.
"What are you all standing there for?! Run!" Gwen dashed forward, grabbing Xi and Kino before bolting away.
Pamela and Venom quickly followed, carrying Damian in their arms.
"Haha, isn't this fun, Damian?"
"Hmm."
"Venom, stop laughing! We're about to be surrounded!"
Thus, the chaotic chase began. Kino and a group of unique beauties sprinted through the streets, becoming the center of attention.
Gwen ran at the front, pulling Xi and Kino, while Pamela and Venom did their best to keep up, carrying Damian.
Their hair fluttered wildly in the wind, their faces a mix of tension and excitement.
Passersby stopped to watch—some gaped in shock, others pulled out their phones to take pictures, while a few pointed and whispered amongst themselves.
At that moment, they were the most eye-catching figures on the street.
In the Demon King's palace, a portal silently opened.
Xi stepped out, her small figure walking through the dimly lit corridors. The eerie blue flames flickered against the stone walls, casting her delicate face in shadow and light.
A faint smile graced her lips—one of happiness.
As much as she wanted to stay by her Lord's side, there were many matters in Hell that required her attention. She couldn't be away for too long.
Arriving at her office, she was immediately greeted by a frustrated voice.
"Why do demons even need bathrooms? They can just relieve themselves outside!"
"No way! Xi said that land will be used for cities in the future. No random urinating allowed."
"I used to be just a soldier! I don't know how to handle paperwork. And why doesn't Hulk have to come?!"
"Hulk? He can't even read. What would he do here?"
"Damn it! When is that little brat coming back?!"
"No idea. Maybe two or three days. And by the way, you should be more respectful to Xi. Who knows? Next time she comes back, she might be the new queen."
"Her? A little runt like that? No way—"
Just then, the door creaked open.
The room fell into dead silence.
Blonsky and Basa lowered their heads, pretending to focus on their work.
Mora, on the other hand, perked up in excitement the moment she saw Xi.
"Xi, you're back so soon!"
"Yes. I'll take care of the remaining work."
Mora immediately stepped aside, relieved. "Thank goodness! I was getting a headache from all these documents."
"Thank you all for your hard work."
Xi efficiently went through the paperwork without lifting her head.
"It wasn't too bad. I just hate reading all this text. By the way, how did it go? Did you win over His Majesty? Should we start calling you the Demon Queen?" Mora teased, curiosity gleaming in her eyes.
Blonsky and Basa also listened closely. They all knew that Xi had left Hell for this exact reason.
"My Lord is still my Lord."
Xi's expression softened into a warm smile.
Across the room, Basa straightened his posture, a smug grin appearing on his face.
"I knew it. His Majesty would never be interested in someone as weak as you."
His eyes burned with open disdain for Xi.
Even though Kino had defeated him, Basa had never acknowledged Xi's strength. In his eyes, she was nothing more than someone who got lucky by obtaining Hell's authority. She didn't deserve respect.
Blonsky, however, silently continued his work, indifferent to the arguments. After all, Hell's head steward had not changed, nor would she anytime soon.
Xi remained unfazed, her hands steadily managing the paperwork as if she hadn't heard Basa's words.
Mora, on the other hand, turned sharply, her eyes gleaming with the fury of a demon. She glared at Basa as if she were ready to tear him apart.
Then, she stepped behind Xi, wrapping her arms around her friend. Her soft, plush embrace rested atop Xi's head like a comforting pillow.
"It's okay, Xi. Try again next time."
Mora's voice was gentle.
"If you want, I can lend you my body as a reference. Humans seem to like this figure. His Majesty couldn't take his eyes off me at first."
She nuzzled Xi playfully, trying to lighten the mood.
The two had been together since their weakest days, struggling like insects in the depths of Hell.
Back then, Xi would offer herself as bait to distract powerful demons, enduring torment just so she and Mora could survive. Meanwhile, Mora, a healing demon, would always mend Xi's wounds, bringing her back from the brink of death time and time again.
When the previous Demon King summoned candidates to meet the new ruler, Mora hesitated, fearing the unknown dangers.
But Xi held onto a sliver of hope and took a gamble. Amid the sea of terrifying demons, she never stopped trying to stand out, desperately attempting to catch the new Demon King's attention.
Just as she was about to give up, Kino called her forward, granting her control over Hell.
The moment Xi returned, her first act was to use her newfound power to punish every demon who had ever bullied her and Mora—forcing them to kneel as she lashed them with the fury of a vengeful goddess.
Because of Kino, Xi's heart was filled with gratitude and devotion—an emotion almost sacred, like a worshiper's reverence for their god.
Her love for Kino was intricate and tangled, like a web of silk threads wrapped around her heart.
Love—blossoming like a radiant flower, each petal inscribed with her admiration. Kino was the light that illuminated the darkness of Hell, planting this seed of love within her.
Yet, fear clung to her like shadows—fear that this love was fragile, that her feelings were insignificant to him, that she might lose this warmth she had barely grasped. In the whirlwind of these emotions, Xi found herself lost.
So, she chose to be his servant. As a servant, she would never be abandoned.
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