The Mythical Path of a Princess from a Destroyed Kingdom

This is an incomparably beautiful succubus, exuding a strong, corrupting charm.

And she was very strong, extremely strong; Maginus could feel a tremendous threat emanating from her.

Chapter 476 No Fight Occurred

The terrifying and powerful pressure pressed down on Maginus, but of course it was useless; it was just Greva revealing his identity.

"I really didn't expect that the legendary Slaughter God Child would actually come here. Could it be that he plans to use this place as a base to reclaim his country?"

Greva chuckled. The massive flow of magic, coupled with its own powerful life force, hindered the approach of life force and psychic energy. It wasn't particularly afraid of the infamous Maginus.

"A powerful, cunning demon; the four great succubi... whom do you serve?"

Hell, as a place of absolute order, has a very strict hierarchy among the demons. Everyone thinks about overthrowing their superiors, but until they succeed, subordinates must obey the commands and orders of their superiors.

For this reason, wild demons are almost non-existent. Every demon has its own subordinates or superiors. At the top of the pyramid is the Lord of the Nine Hells, who is the only one who does not need to be responsible to anyone.

Given the power of the succubus before me, she must be a subordinate of some powerful lord, or perhaps even an incarnation of some powerful lord.

"Oh~, naturally it's for Hell and the great Lord of the Nine Hells, and for myself~."

The lust demon Greva chuckled as she blocked Maginus's greatsword swing once more. The impact of the life force made the soldiers feel unwell, and the weaker ones even coughed up blood, forcing them to distance themselves once more.

Some die-hard loyalists gritted their teeth, wanting to save Grand Duke Dainan who was pinned down by the blood spikes, but unfortunately they didn't have the strength. The impact of the life force alone made them feel uncomfortable all over, and if they really got close, they would probably be killed instantly.

"My dear Lord Imperius, can you refrain from attacking others while speaking to them?"

The long whip wrapped around the greatsword and lashed it towards the ground. Greva spread his black feathers and stood up to avoid the exploding ground. The whip, like a living creature, automatically returned to block the mental blade thrown by Maginus.

Dozens of blood-red blades flew out, and Maginus launched an attack from behind them: "Sorry, I'm used to it, and I don't think I have anything to say to the devil."

"Heh, you're the Child of Slaughter, and from the evil faction, so we should have a lot in common~."

Greva spread his palms out in front of his mouth and exhaled gently. Flames shot out from his mouth, expanding and growing as he moved, forming an evil wall of fire filled with negative energy in front of him.

The Blood Blade reacted to the fire wall upon impact, and the violent explosion shattered the wall. Maginus burst out from behind the fire wall, its powerful dragon skin and scales burned to pieces.

Upon reaching Greva, the dragon scales replenished their life force and returned to normal. She swung her sword at the succubus once more, but as she swung, blood swords appeared from several other directions, launching thrusts or slashes at the succubus's limbs and vital points, leaving her with no way to avoid them.

Unable to deflect the blood sword with her whip due to the close proximity, and with nowhere to avoid it, Greva once again used advanced teleportation to successfully escape from the encirclement. The whip spun around her, completely shattering the crystal sword.

"But I am chaotic evil, just like a demon, so you should hate me even more."

"Just because you're currently in the chaotic camp doesn't mean you can't shift your allegiance later. I can see that you yearn for order."

Why don't you say that there's still a sliver of kindness in my heart?

He swung his sword diagonally upwards, the half-blood blade connected to the ground slashing towards the lust demon, followed by dozens of blood blades, wave after wave hitting the long whip.

The surrounding buildings hadn't been destroyed yet, and neither of them was really fighting. If they were to actually start fighting, the damage would be far more than just the destruction of the streets.

After more than ten minutes of fighting, Greva was the first to surrender, flapping its wings to create distance:

"Tsk, looks like I can't beat you. Oh well, we'll meet again someday. Hopefully, I won't have to fight you next time."

If he continued to entangle himself, he might actually be killed by Maginus. Greva didn't want to just die like that. He winked at the beautiful woman in front of him, and suddenly aimed his hand at the sorcerer hanging on the blood spikes.

“My dear master, do you still remember our sect master contract? It’s coming to an end now. Hmm, I’ll miss our trip together. I’ll remember you for a little while.”

Greva snatched the food from the tiger's mouth, and the oath between her and the sorcerer suddenly manifested and took effect. Maginus destroyed his body first, and as for the soul, for the first time she was not able to win against anyone else, and the succubus easily got it.

Advanced Teleportation!

Having obtained what he desired, the succubus waved to Maginos and disappeared before her with a grin.

Not confident in killing the succubus, and without using a spatial anchor to block teleportation, Maginus simply watched her leave easily, then turned his gaze to the few guys he had hung up.

Those stained with blood don't need to be kept alive; just kill them.

More blood spikes emerged from the four men's bodies, completely annihilating them and leaving only Fortestodianan struggling in the air.

Maginus stepped forward, looking up at Grand Duke Denan, his hands gripping the bloodthorn to prevent himself from falling off and worsening his wound.

"Grand Duke Fortesto, it's no good to be allied with the devil,"

Maginus did collude with succubi, but she only verbally condemned Dainan, clearly stating that she would not cooperate with evil devils and demons. After receiving her statement, many temples should have slowed down their targeting.

At least they won't target her openly, but they'll definitely investigate what she's doing behind the scenes.

"……Ah."

Dainan sneered. Maginus's rebuke had no effect on him. He tried to open his mouth but was surprised to find that his throat was blocked and he could not make a sound.

Just kidding, Maginus wouldn't give him a chance to speak or refute. If she really let him open his mouth, some of his die-hard supporters would probably rebel, and then she would have to spend a long time cleaning up the rebels.

"Even if I'm evil, I won't cooperate with creatures from the lower realms. I originally wanted to talk to you, but now, I'm sorry, I'm taking everything from you, although I don't know how many people will be willing to follow me."

While spouting grand and righteous words, Maginus marveled at how thick-skinned she was, brushing her cheek with her left hand and resting her right hand on the hilt of her sword.

A flash of silver light, and Denan was beheaded. His body was laid down. Maginus did not choose to devour the corpse, but only swallowed the soul. He turned his head to look at the soldiers and captain, who were filled with complex emotions.

They were probably thinking, "Those who kill the Son of God and those who collude with the devil are probably not much different in level," but never mind, Maginus didn't intend to go on a killing spree over such a trivial matter; important matters came first.

Chapter 477 The family begins to split up right after the person dies.

"Prepare the body properly and bury it well. After all, he was a renowned Grand Duke. Then please inform all leaders, such as military or local officials and nobles, and ask them to send someone who can make decisions to the castle."

"Of course we have plenty of time, two days. They have two days to choose a leader, with no limit on the number, as long as they don't fill the castle."

Maginot did not turn around. She pointed to the crowd to collect the body and asked the soldiers to convey her words. Then she continued walking toward the castle.

"Grand Duke!"

A captain of the guards rushed to Dainan's body and wept bitterly. The others belatedly gathered around, while some clever or quick-witted ones chose to immediately report to their superiors.

In short, within just two hours of Maginus's departure, almost everyone with a voice knew the news that "Dianan colluded with the devil and was killed by Maginus along with the Bloodstained Society assassins, and the Succubus successfully left."

Two days was plenty of time, but these high-ranking officials were still somewhat anxious. The nobles and officials formed factions and all gathered at the home of a highly respected nobleman.

They discussed many things, but the core issue was whether or not to listen to Maginos.

"She's the Goddess of Slaughter! She could kill us all with a wave of her hand!"

"The problem is that she didn't kill us. She even made it clear that she needs our help to establish a country. Maybe we can even become founding fathers later."

"But she's a madwoman, and extremely evil..."

"Tch... The reason he veered toward the evil side is simply because he killed too many people during his revenge. He doesn't seem like a madman at all. What madman can be as logical as Lord Imperis?"

The nobleman originally wanted to say that Maginus was treacherous and cunning, but in the end he chose to speak more tactfully, since he would still have to live under her control in the future.

No one was thinking of killing Maginus; to them, it was an impossible task.

Unlike ordinary professionals who are defenseless and vulnerable to attack while asleep, Maginus would not die even if he were to suffer an attack that would be extremely fatal to others while asleep.

The fact that Maginus was able to be reborn from the blood lake indicates that Maginus can now only be sealed away, not killed.

The high-ranking officials, who leaned towards evil and neutrality, had no objection to Maginus's rise to power, and even fantasized about becoming a founding father or something similar in the future.

Those in the higher ranks who were inclined to be kind, or at least outwardly maintained their kindness, wore worried expressions, fearing that Windhaven, or even the kingdom that might be built in the future, would suffer from Maginus's horrific rule.

"She will definitely launch attacks on other territories later. What should we do then? We can't fight Wind Shelter..."

"Hmph, don't tell me you can't fight a war. Why do you think the Bloodstained Society would approach the Grand Duke?"

A nobleman snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping over the silent army commanders not far away:

"The Grand Duke has long been thinking about conquering all sides. He must have plenty of troops, food, and even money. I reckon that Lord Imperis has already found the Grand Duke's secret chamber."

In the lively atmosphere, the military leaders who were summoned did not stand with the nobles or officials; most of them were relatives or distant relatives of the Dainan family.

It's no exaggeration to say that the army was completely under Dai Nan's control. To prevent his relatives from excessively withholding military pay, he even sent people to ambush the army and have them provide him with intelligence.

Before Dainan died, they were able to enjoy the benefits, but now that Dainan is dead, the officers have to face a problem.

What will Maginus do with them? Will he keep them or fire them? Or will he even do something about the pay they painstakingly withheld from the army...?

In short, compared to officials and advisors with little real power and nobles with only some land and small businesses, their prospects were bleak.

"I have a suggestion that could increase your chances of survival."

The CFO, Gordon, noticed the tense atmosphere and narrowed his eyes with a cunning look: "Let's see how far you're willing to go for your lives."

On the other hand, after all the top leaders of the military left, many of the second or third-ranking leaders actually gathered in twos and threes during this period to discuss their future, and they all talked about what would happen to the top leader.

"What do you think? Do we have a chance to rise to power?"

"Of course there is. If that lord really wants to conquer all directions, those incompetent and immoral people who are pressing down on us will be driven away."

As ambitions grew, the first emotion that surged within these second and third-ranking officials, who had been suppressed by Dai Nan's relatives, upon hearing the news was joy.

Originally, they just wanted to receive a fixed salary. Even if a major war broke out, they could only rise in rank along with their relatives' captains. Only when their relatives' ranks improved could their ranks be improved.

But things are different now. Maginus has no relatives, and everyone has the same opportunity for advancement.

As long as this person still desires revenge and wants to build an extremely powerful nation, they will surely be able to achieve great things.

To be honest, some of the generals were alright, but there were a few who were complete incompetents. They got their captain positions entirely through nepotism, and some of their attendants were just there to clean up their messes.

"I suddenly have some hope for the future."

"Nonsense, me too. It's just that what kind of subordinate does that lady prefer? If we expose our boss, will she see it as betrayal...?"

Maginus's preferences also troubled everyone. No one knew if she would subconsciously empathize with the betrayed person. If they angered her by informing on them, their souls would probably not find peace.

"In short, we should hold back for now; the decision is not in our hands."

……

“Great, this group is ambitious and suitable to be my first members.”

Observing the argument, although she couldn't hear it, Maginus could tell that they were arguing very fiercely.

Dainan had always harbored ambitions of overthrowing his superiors, so the upper echelons of Shelterland were not at all resistant to the possibility of war and were fully prepared for battle.

Most people are more concerned with their own interests and what they can actually gain from working under her.

Maginus loved having these radicals as her first subordinates; what she feared most was having people without ambition.

As for how to select the most important military commanders, she already had an idea. In short, she would first have everyone write down their general understanding of war and their main strategies after the war began.

As for civilian staff, we can screen them gradually; we really can't afford to dismiss or reshuffle them in a big way right now.

Chapter 478 Reaching a Consensus with Local Leaders

Two days passed quickly, and the group of high-ranking officials in the Windward Territory finally came to a conclusion. In short, they gathered 10 people from different factions and with different demands, and asked these 10 respected figures to discuss the matter with Maginus.

The ten people who were pushed forward were actually quite flustered, as it was still uncertain whether Maginus was truly insane.

Upon entering the castle, the officials saw the unharmed old steward and some familiar servants, which immediately lessened their fear.

The fact that not many of the people left behind by the Archduke of Denan died suggests that Maginus was not a particularly indiscriminate killer, at least not one who would kill without reason.

As they proceeded to Dainan's office, Maginus opened the door to greet them, holding a fine ancient gold coin in his hand, clearly one of Dainan's former collections.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Maginus adjusted his posture, his face serious, and gestured for them to sit down:

"Please sit down, everyone. Let's talk about the future."

The restrained group sat down according to their rank, and Maginus raised his chin to let them speak and ask questions: "Do you have any questions for me? I can answer them one by one."

"What is your goal: to build a powerful kingdom?"

The elderly nobleman with white hair coughed, appearing very cautious, and asked a vague question. He couldn't very well ask Maginus directly whether the establishment of the kingdom was solely for revenge.

If Maginus only wants revenge, their future lives will definitely be miserable. Not only them, but the entire Windward Territory will be swept up in Maginus's storm of revenge.

Those nobles would never wholeheartedly serve Maginus; instead, they would be thinking about making money and escaping. After all, it was a country destined to perish, so why bother pouring their energy and effort into it?

"Our goals are, of course, first and foremost, revenge, and second, establishing a nation that covers the entire continent."

Having already considered these matters, Maginus answered quickly, placing his hands on the chair and looking up to meet the nobles' gaze. His gaze, imbued with divine majesty, caused them to lower their heads.

"I don't know when I'll achieve my third goal. You all know whose blood flows in my veins, don't you? My ultimate goal is obvious."

The nobles trembled; after all, her ultimate goal had been made clear at the Blood Lake.

Maginos wanted to become a god and completely break free from the shackles of the evil god.

But when they actually heard her admit it, the nobles still couldn't imagine what it would be like for Maginot to become a god, yet their hearts were inexplicably stirred.

"So what kind of king do you intend to be next, evil or good, or rather, tyrannical or benevolent?"

Another nobleman spoke up; his resolute and handsome face made him appear at least as a good person, seemingly concerned for the people.

"Don't be so rigid. Policies need to be changed over time. As long as it's beneficial to the country, oh more importantly, to me, that's all that matters. I'd even be willing to give my money to the people if it's beneficial to me."

Maginus responded to the nobles with outstretched hands, making no attempt to hide her self-centeredness. The nobles, however, understood that this was the best course of action; if Maginus were to become a god, faith would be essential for her in her current state.