Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

Night, a quiet night, without the howling of the wind, the chirping of insects, and the birds falling silent. The scarlet moonlight completely dyed the entire continent blood red, making the other bright moon pale in comparison.

A crimson light shone through the window into the room, illuminating a sleeping girl. However, it was clear that she was not sleeping peacefully, as if she were having a nightmare.

"Xueyin, wake up, wake up, what's wrong with you?"

The girl, awakened by being pushed, opened her eyes in a panic. Looking at her lover who was watching her with concern, she glanced around the room before finally letting out a sigh of relief. She was in the Demon King's castle, still sleeping with Nana. Everything was alright; it had all been a dream.

"You look so panicked, were you having a nightmare?"

Seeing how nervous and flustered she was, Elufina felt a pang of sympathy for her little girl. She gently wiped the sweat from the girl's forehead and touched her pretty face, which had turned slightly pale with panic, to calm her down a bit.

"I'm fine, I'm just a little tired."

Lin Xueyin let out a long sigh. She thought about it and realized that nothing had happened recently that had caused her too much worry, so she didn't take it to heart. However, the towering flames in her dream and the wailing sounds inside were still vivid in her mind, as real as if they had happened right next to her.

"Little girl, aren't you going to sleep yet? Be careful I can't resist again."

Slapping away the big pig's hoof that was playing tricks on her chest, Lin Xueyin pinched Elufina's pretty face that was leaning in, shaping her handsome face into all sorts of grotesque forms.

"Stop it, Nana. I don't know what's wrong, I just feel uneasy. I have a feeling that something big is going to happen, but I can't figure out what it is."

Hearing Lin Xueyin's words, how could Nana not know what she was worried about? Reaching the demigod level would naturally give her a sense of foreboding regarding matters closely related to her. She had been abandoned by the human race, and now, the human army would likely suffer the consequences of abandoning her as well. Thinking of the Krastrum plan that Elisil had told her earlier, Elufina could only sigh helplessly.

She didn't want Lin Xueyin to know this cruel truth: a great fire would have burned away all the last hope of the Xima Empire. Not only had it lost its alliance with the Demon Race, but it had also declared war on every other race on the continent. At that point, the very survival of the Xima Empire would hang in the balance.

Therefore, not only her, but also the elven princess, the winged chieftain, and even the dwarven prince all chose to keep this a secret. They didn't want her to know. They didn't want her to be sad.

"Nana, what's wrong? Is there something you're hiding from me?"

Seeing that Elufina seemed a little dazed, Lin Xueyin frowned slightly, propped herself up, and rested her head on Nana's chest, gently touching her slightly protruding nipples with her fingers.

"You little brat, you're playing with fire. Do you want me to eat you right now?"

"Hmph, would you really do that?" She seemed confident, but a flicker of panic crossed her eyes. She pouted, lay flat on the bed, and let a slender arm slip under her neck.

"Nana, am I overthinking this? I have a feeling that something bad is going to happen, and I also feel that you're hiding something from me. If you can, please tell me everything you know. I'm not the kind of person who's easily hurt."

"I know you're not a fragile person, but I didn't lie to you." Of course I didn't lie to you; I just didn't want you to know anything that would make you sad. And I think, you're not fragile, but I still don't want you to be sad.

Time passed quickly, and the night gradually faded away amidst their mundane conversation. Although the crimson moon still hung in the sky, a new day had already begun.

Carrying the pastries he had made and the black tea he had brewed for Elufina, he walked towards the council hall, treating his woman to a treat. After all, she dealt with so much work every day, which made him feel so sorry for her.

"Krastom, I want to know what the outcome was last night. Don't give me that nonsense."

"Your Majesty, how could our combined attack fail? Please don't look down on us like that."

Inside the communication stone, Krastrom rolled his eyes. If he didn't trust her that much, what kind of commander was he? Let her do it herself.

"Hmph, isn't your plan just based on those classic battle examples that Xueyin told me about, like burning down the enemy camps? Don't think I don't know."

Elufina was no pushover either; she would never pass up an opportunity to give her little wife credit, so she naturally made sure to give her plenty of points.

"While that is part of the reason, it was my decision to carry it out, a decision I made based on the circumstances. I can't blame it on Yukine, can I?"

Because they were good friends, they spoke without any inhibitions, and Krastom showed no fear in front of this Demon King.

"Hmph, without a source, how can there be a result? Alright, it's settled then. Now hurry up and tell me the results of this battle, don't try to fool me."

"Yes, yes, you're the Demon King, you're the boss, okay?" Pretending to have a headache, Krastom rubbed his forehead and slowly recounted his achievements.

The once formidable pass where humans defended against the demons is now a scorched wasteland. Not only that area, but even some mountain peaks have been burned and lost their former glory.

The human army, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, suffered heavy losses in the fire. After being further battered by the powerful races of the Black Dragon and Green Dragon continents, the already demoralized army was plunged into utter despair.

"So, the human race has completely lost all its living strength... Yukine..."

His gaze shifted slightly, and he saw a familiar figure appear in his field of vision at the doorway. His shocked eyes stared blankly at himself in the hall.

"Yukine, you..."

"Nana, is what you just said true? The human race sent troops to attack the demon race, and then the entire army was wiped out?"

Seeing Lin Xueyin's expression, Elufina didn't know how to answer, but she nodded anyway. Since things had come to this point, she didn't want to lie to her anymore.

"Hehehe, hahaha, really, are they a bunch of pigs? No, even pigs are smarter than them. What's going on in their heads? Is this how they supposedly expand their territory? Are they really stupid?"

Volume 10: The Reviving Demon God: Chapter 24 Blood Sacrifice (Two chapters released together)

Staring blankly at the girl at the doorway, seeing her expressionless face, Elufina didn't know what to say for a moment. She simply got up and slowly walked towards her.

"Nana, what you just said is all true, right? What I sensed yesterday was that you were hiding something from me, wasn't it this?"

"Yukino, it's my fault. I shouldn't have kept it from you, but I was worried about you. I was afraid you would be sad because of this, so I didn't want you to know."

"I know it's okay, I won't blame you."

"I know you'll blame me, but please don't be angry with me, okay? You're not blaming me?" Looking at Lin Xueyin, who had no expression on her face, with some surprise, Elufina felt that something was wrong with the script.

"Hey, Yukine, are you really not angry with me? Don't say things out of anger. I know I did something wrong."

"So, Nana, of course I'm not angry with you. Besides, what you did was out of concern for me, wasn't it? I'm not that petty girl, why would I be angry with you?"

Hmm, this is getting more and more wrong. This is not the way I imagined things would go. At this moment, shouldn't she be angrily yelling at me, blaming me for hiding it from her, blaming me for being so cruel as to kill those human soldiers, blaming me, the Demon King, for being so cold-blooded and cruel as to annihilate the last hope of humanity?

But what's with this calm? Am I overthinking things, or does Yukine not care that much about the survival of the human race?

"If a ruler treats his ministers as his hands and feet, then the ministers will treat the ruler as their heart and soul. If a ruler treats his ministers as dogs and horses, then the ministers will treat the ruler as a fellow countryman. If a ruler treats his ministers as dirt and weeds, then the ministers will treat the ruler as an enemy."

Hearing Lin Xueyin's murderous words, Elufina suddenly felt a pain in her liver. She was shocked that the usually delicate and gentle girl could actually say such things.

"You're the same. As a demon king, if you follow the same path as those nobles with their staffs, this is the only outcome you'll suffer. Think about it carefully."

"Yes, yes, with you by my side, how could I make such a mistake?"

Although she was a little scared, Elufina was somewhat relieved to see that Lin Xueyin wasn't as upset as she had imagined.

"Xueyin, the human race no longer has any military force to protect itself. In that case, other races are very likely to send troops directly. And then..."

"They won't." Speaking of this, Lin Xueyin glanced at the woman beside her, who had been worrying about her all along, with a complicated expression. She was the one who shattered the hopes of the human race, and now she was the one protecting them.

Noticing Lin Xueyin's gaze, Elufina belatedly realized that other races indeed wouldn't exterminate humans.

Regardless, Lin Xueyin is a human, the Demon King's queen, and his most beloved and only woman. Those people wouldn't be foolish enough to completely destroy her race. However, although they wouldn't completely destroy it, their original territory would likely be destroyed.

"I know that the territory of the Xima Empire is probably going to be shattered. It would be a miracle if they could even maintain their rule. But I really don't understand, have they lost their minds? How could they do something so idiotic?"

"Perhaps the appearance of the Green Dragon Legion has misled the human race. They haven't experienced the great war of the ancient times and simply think that the elves are preparing to wage war against us, which is why they have deployed such a massive force."

"Yes, I know, but it's not their fault. If they weren't blinded by greed, why would they send troops without conducting an investigation?"

She remained calm and analytical, expressionless, and utterly unmoved. Yet, the calmer and more composed she was, the more worried Elufelna became about her emotions.

Looking at the girl in front of her, the girl she cherished, the girl who tugged at her heartstrings and took up residence in her heart, Elufina was at a loss for words.

"Nana, are you worried about me?"

A slight smile appeared on her face, but Elufina then realized that her smile was so stiff, completely lacking the gentleness it had shown before.

"Yukine, you..."

Knowing her smile looked awkward, Lin Xueyin could only helplessly withdraw it. "Nana, I don't know what to say at this moment. With a formidable enemy at hand, I don't want to cause you too much trouble because of my problem. However, at the same time, I also feel sad and distressed. My dear friend, all my efforts over there have vanished on this day."

"How could it just vanish into thin air? They will still remember you. Even now, they will understand that with you in existence, none of our nations will humiliate humans too much."

Looking up, Lin Xueyin knew that her complexion was not good. She opened her mouth but did not say anything. In the end, she could only sigh helplessly.

"You silly girl, don't you know that this makes me even more worried? Just say what's on your mind. With me here, what do you have to worry about? With me here, what do you have to be afraid of? With me here, what could possibly make you feel wronged?"

"Nana, I know you're good to me, but I want to go back and see..."

"No. Absolutely not! The human nobles treated you so badly, and you still want to go back? What, are you going to fight against other races all by yourself?"

He pulled Lin Xueyin into his arms, looking down at her slightly panicked face, his sharp eyes fixed on the disobedient girl.

"Don't shoulder everything yourself. Don't forget, you still have me."

"I know, but Nana, I don't want to put you in a difficult position."

"Huh? I spoil my wife with my own abilities, what's so difficult about that?" Elufina pretended to be surprised and lightly tapped Lin Xueyin's face.

Touching her cheek that had been lightly kissed, Lin Xueyin slowly rested her head against Elufina's chest, feeling its softness and warmth.

"Nana, thank you. It's so good to have you by my side."

"If you know I'm doing well, then take good care of yourself and don't make me worry anymore. I'll help you figure out what to do with the humans. I think the other races won't wage war against the humans at this time; they at least have time to prepare for the great war to come."

"Perhaps what they hope for right now is not your leniency, but rather that the demon race will be defeated in the fight against the demon god."

In the imperial capital of the human race, the nobles who were originally complacent because of the continuous stream of good news could hardly hide their panic.

"Your Majesty, we, our army, were defeated by Krastrum's fire attack on the eastern route."

"Impossible, how could it be? They clearly said they would support us. As long as we stormed into the Ten Thousand Mountains, they would support us. How could we possibly lose? How could it be?"

The news was unbelievable, but it had already become a fact, and no matter how much I refused to believe it, I could not change this hopeless reality.

"Your Majesty, why don't we send someone to Shanghai? Lin Xueyin is there. If we can talk to her properly, perhaps we won't be destroyed."

"Haha, go find Lin Xueyin? Do you think she'll still come to help us after we abandon her? Do you think the Demon King will let us see that woman?"

King Edward's sudden burst of maniacal laughter sent a chill down the spines of the surrounding nobles, filling them with panic and despair. If Lin Xueyin couldn't help them now, they were truly doomed.

Who knew that the green dragon and the black dragon would suddenly join the war? The black dragon was one thing, as it had always been an ally of the demons, but the green dragon represented the elves.

This participation in the war means that the Elf race has declared war on the Human race in an all-out war. It is also said that the Beast race has sent a large army to support the Demon race, and the Winged Race and the Dwarf race have sent their chieftains and princes with large armies to support them.

If we consider this, wouldn't this military expedition offend all the races? What should we do then?

“Your Majesty, I think we don’t need to worry. Their biggest enemy right now is the Demon God and his minions. The people of the Cursed Temple won’t attack us.”

"But what if they send troops later?" Edward was worried. The enemy was an alliance of various races, while his side had lost its greatest military strength and no longer had the ability to resist.

"Heh, that would require them to actually defeat the Demon God. The Demon God's power is far beyond our comprehension. If all those races are defeated by the Demon God, wouldn't we be able to take the opportunity to expand again?"

That's right. So, by that logic, we're already on the demon god's side. If the demon god wins, will they still be besieged by other races? They'll be the newest masters of this continent then.

“That’s right, that’s right. We will do our best to help the Demon God resurrect. Then we can get the greatest benefit. Quickly, call that messenger over. I remember she said before that the Demon King’s resurrection needs our help, right?”

"Your Majesty, please reconsider. Those people are not benevolent, and their demands may not be so easily met."

"At this point, do we have any way out? If this drags on, we might be wiped out by the Demon King and the army led by Lin Xueyin before the Demon God even emerges. The territory our forefathers fought so hard to conquer cannot be lost in my hands. We must help those people of the Cursed Temple at all costs to completely unseal the Demon God."

Soon, a man slowly walked into the hall, looking at the people inside with a faint smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, it seems you have agreed to our demands and are now completely bound to us."