A Journey Through Worlds, Beginning as the Supreme Sovereign

Jada covered her chest with one hand, feeling her heart pound vigorously.

That intense sense of shyness thrilled Jada beyond measure. How many years had it been since she had felt something like this? Ten thousand years might have been an exaggeration, but it had certainly been several thousand.

She had never expected to experience such emotions again. It gave Jada the exhilarating sensation of truly being alive once more.

She picked up the pair of white high heels and casually tossed them into the bathtub. The Third True Ancestor transformed into a cleaner, scrubbing her shoes bit by bit.

Only after washing them clean did she take them from the bathtub and put them back on.

Feeling the warmth of the soles against her feet after being soaked in hot water, she was unusually at ease.

Meanwhile, Jada's two subordinates led the three Vessels of the Night Lord of Blazing Light to Saigō's room.

Saigō looked at the three "Auroras" before him with great interest. His discerning eyes immediately spotted the artificial traces on these Vessels.

They were too perfect, too uniform.

There were no two identical leaves in the world, yet every structure of their bodies as living beings was exactly the same.

That was a miracle achievable only through artificial means.

Still, the three were not entirely alike. The real Aurora looked timid, like a frightened little doe.

Whenever Saigō looked her way, Aurora would proudly raise her delicate chin. But if his gaze lingered on her for more than two seconds, she would lower her head in fear again.

Although both Vessels were expressionless, Saigō, being a demon, could sense that their emotional expressions were completely different.

That alone proved they were complete, individual lives rather than mere clones.

"Number Six, Number Seven... Hmm, giving you names would be too much trouble. I'll just keep calling you Number Six and Number Seven."

Saigō swirled his wineglass and reclined lazily on the chaise lounge, taking a light sip of red wine.

Ah, little Natsuki was still too poor. She could not even provide him with the means to enjoy himself.

Just look at the accommodations provided by La Folia and Jada. There was simply no comparison.

It seemed it was time to return to String God Island, kill those administrators, and seize ownership of that artificial island and everything on it.

He had lazed around for so many years and had gained a sufficient understanding of this world.

In the past, he had lacked any particular ambition, so Saigō had been unwilling to act.

But now, both the Night Lord of Blazing Light and Holy Annihilation greatly interested him, especially Holy Annihilation, which involved the Heavenly Principles.

Having remained still for so long, it was time to move. It was also time to demonstrate his abilities as a demon.

After all, he was no kindhearted person. He was a true demon, and everything he did was evil!

"We shall obey Primogenitor's orders in all things!"

Rainbow Flame of the Underworld Princess and Black Sword of Yama both lowered their heads, showing Saigō the utmost respect.

They were Vessels of the Night Lord of Blazing Light, and not even the Third True Ancestor could command them completely.

But before Saigō, who had devoured the Primogenitor's soul and been tainted by the Cursed Soul, they had no thought of resistance whatsoever.

"It is time to reclaim all the Vessels and hold the Feast of Blazing Light!"

Saigō's voice was grave. Under the dim lighting, the cruel expression of a demon appeared on his face.

Saigō had already learned from Jada exactly what the Feast of Blazing Light was.

It was no simple ritual. It was the birth ritual of the Night Lord of Blazing Light, one that would bring widespread death and madness.

But in Saigō's view, that suited a demon like him perfectly.

He had done nothing in this world for the past few years. As a demon, he had truly failed to live up to the name.

"We will obey Primogenitor's command and reclaim our 'sisters'!"

Number Six and Number Seven spoke in unison.

"Oh? You should know that if the Feast of Blazing Light is held, your existence as living beings will vanish. You will only become sacrifices for the Night Lord of Blazing Light's birth. Have you never considered resisting?"

Saigō asked with interest.

The Celestial Tribe's technology simply could not create a foundation capable of perfectly housing Familiars.

If the Celestial Tribe possessed such technology, they would have had no need for Holy Annihilation. In fact, even this ability to house Familiars was brought about by Holy Annihilation's Heavenly Principles Distortion.

For these Vessels, who were not the complete Night Lord of Blazing Light, the final outcome would inevitably be death.

"This is the purpose for which we were born: to offer our bodies and souls for the resurrection of the Fourth True Ancestor."

Number Six and Number Seven spoke without expression.

Yet Saigō could clearly sense a faint ripple beneath their seemingly motionless emotions.

Death was the most terrifying thing of all. Saigō believed that any living creature that gained self-awareness would resist death.

"And what do you think, Aurora?"

Saigō looked at Aurora again and asked with a smile.

"I... I too am willing to offer everything for the birth of the Night Lord of Blazing Light. That is my destiny, a destiny that cannot be defied!"

Aurora hesitated for only a second before raising her head proudly.

"Heh, little liar. That isn't what you really think..."

Saigō laughed softly.

"I..."

Hearing Saigō's words, Aurora wanted to say something, but Saigō stopped her. "...No need to speak. Come here, sit on my lap, Aurora!"

Aurora did not hesitate. She walked over, turned her back to Saigō, and sat on his lap.

Holding the petite girl tightly in his arms, breathing in the musky fragrance from her rainbow-colored hair, Saigō whispered into her ear:

"...I have an idea that might work. We can give it a try when the time comes."

"In the Great Tomb of Nazarick, there is still one authority of mine that I have never used!"

Nangong Nayue's Premarital Pregnancy?

"So what exactly does this woman do?"

In the top-floor suite of a luxurious hotel in the capital of the Kingdom of Aldegia, Nangong Nayue wore a Gothic Lolita dress.

She sat before a wooden table with a distinctly Western European style. A set of white porcelain rested on it as she elegantly sampled the black tea in her cup.

Her slender legs beneath the witch's skirt were clad in black stockings. She sat upright with a straight back, like a Miss who had undergone strict etiquette training.

Across from her, the true Chaos Princess sat far more casually.

Jada leaned back in her chair with her legs crossed. Though every tiny movement she made exuded nobility, her excessively uninhibited posture still made people unable to resist taking another look.

Sendou Aya sat nearby. The Japanese beauty wore a faint smile, her fiery eyes calm.

La Folia, the Princess of the Kingdom, also wore a smile, but it was an exceedingly unpleasant one.

Through the floor-to-ceiling windows around them, she could still see people busy in the distance. It was the disaster relief site.

However, La Folia possessed solid political instincts. Even with rage in her heart, she would not reveal it at this moment.

"You need not be so hostile toward me, Witch of the Void."

"...I did not come here to be your enemy. In the future, we may even become the closest of allies."

Jada did not care about Nangong Nayue's hostility. Having lived for over ten thousand years, she had encountered far too much hostility of this sort. It could not stir even the slightest ripple in the tranquil lake of her heart.

"Allies? Is this what allies do?"

La Folia could not help speaking up. She suppressed her anger as she looked toward the devastated part of the royal capital.

Anyone would be furious if someone blew up part of their nation's capital and then shamelessly came over claiming to be an ally.

Jada had long anticipated this response. She smiled softly. "...I offer my deepest apologies for your country's losses."

"...Accordingly, the Chaos Territory of the Night Empire will pay the Kingdom of Aldegia substantial reparations. We will not only compensate for material losses, but also for casualties and economic damages."

"Princess, you are an outstanding diplomat and politician. I believe you understand what choice should be made at a time like this."

Sure enough, as Jada finished speaking, La Folia's furious expression immediately changed.

With a smile on her face, she gave a slight bow. "...Since the Night Empire is willing to compensate my country for its losses, then my country can let this matter pass."

"...I also hope our two nations can maintain peace in the future and promote the development of our respective economies."

This was political compromise, the most correct choice a truly outstanding politician would make.

The matter had already occurred, and the Kingdom had already suffered losses.

If the Chaos Territory offered no compensation, the Kingdom itself would have to pay for everything in the end.

The Kingdom could become hostile toward the Chaos Territory or even go to war over this, but that would undoubtedly place the Kingdom in a dangerous position.

They had only just reached a truce with War King's Domain, allowing the country to recuperate. Starting another war with the Night Empire would not be worth the cost.

Especially since this Chaos Princess was different from the Forgotten War King. Judging from her actions, she was even more reckless, daring to enter another country in person and wreak havoc on a massive scale.

The destructive power of a True Vampire had finally been displayed in this disturbance, allowing the Kingdom to assess the Night Empire's military strength more accurately.

If there had only been one True Vampire, the nation could still have relied on its overall national power to oppose her.

But when a True Vampire led an empire in an invasion, the Kingdom of Aldegia would likely be no match for the other side.

Besides, the Kingdom was in Northern Europe while the Chaos Territory was in Central America. With the Chaos Territory's closed economy, the Kingdom truly had no way to deal with it.

La Folia's choice would inevitably receive support from everyone in the Kingdom's Upper Layer. With the Imperial Princess compensating for the losses, the Kingdom might even be able to try opening the market of the closed nation that was the Chaos Territory.

It was killing two birds with one stone.

Compared to the benefits they stood to gain, the people who had died in the capital could be ignored.

Though tragic, that was politics.

Nangong Nayue and Sendou Aya neither approved nor disapproved of La Folia's choice, showing little reaction.

Saigō, sitting to the side, nodded inwardly, glad that these "allies" of his were all rational, intelligent people.

If some hot-blooded youth had appeared among them, shouting about avenging the dead, that would have been a real nuisance.

Such a person lacked both the qualities of a king and the ability to govern a nation. If a country fell into the hands of someone like that, its eventual decline would be inevitable.

Compromise was politics!

Without sufficient power to be invincible in the world, one had to learn how to compromise.

"Third True Ancestor, the matter between you and the Kingdom has been settled for now. But why do you say you are our ally?"

Nangong Nayue directly pulled Saigō onto her side. Her azure eyes were cold and emotionless. As a Witch, she did not fear a so-called True Vampire.

Even if the Third True Ancestor had displayed strength that made her deeply wary.

Jada turned her gaze toward Saigō and smiled faintly. "...I have already made an agreement with Mr. Zarathustra, and I also know what you, Witch, intend to do next."

"...By now, you should know that the Holy Annihilation system lies in the depths of String God Island. The many nations of the Sanctuary Treaty have long known the original purpose behind String God Island's construction."

"Therefore, while the Artificial Island Management Corporation may be interested in Holy Annihilation, they do not dare research it openly. That would only give the nations of the Sanctuary Treaty an excuse to invade String God Island."

Jada's meaning was easy to understand. Whenever a small country attempted to research weapons of mass destruction, other countries would inevitably oppose it. If it remained stubborn, they would use that as an excuse to launch an invasion.

Such things were commonplace in international society.

"If you want to research Holy Annihilation, you must become enemies with the Sanctuary Treaty Nations. With the power of String God Island alone, it is impossible to oppose so many nations, as well as the other two True Vampires."

"...But our Chaos Territory can help you and become your ally."

"String God Island is also economically constrained by the Island Nation. Many supplies are transported from there. If the Island Nation cuts off the supply, the entire island's economy will collapse."

"...In this regard, the Chaos Territory can also help you through the crisis. What do you say, Witch? Are we allies now?"

The Witch of the Void pondered for a moment before nodding slightly. "...Your reasoning is sound, Third True Ancestor."

Nangong Nayue could find no reason to refuse. The Chaos Princess was practically mobilizing her entire nation to help fulfill Nayue's ambition.

Then the Witch looked at Saigō, then at the three "Auroras" beside him.

Her dark brows furrowed as she could not help asking, "...Are you planning to open a kindergarten on String God Island?"

Saigō smiled broadly. "...A kindergarten? No, no, no. Aurora and the others look like middle schoolers no matter how you look at them. Kindergarten would be a bit much, little Natsuki."