, The martial arts tournament held in the Blood Fiend Empire had finally concluded under the eyes of all Demon Realm. Compared to the strongest clash in the semifinals, the god-tier twist that unfolded in the finals was even more explosive.
There had been no fierce battle as imagined—indeed, they had not fought at all. From beginning to end, there had only been a conversation between a man and a woman.
There was no winner in this final, but from another perspective, both Catherine and "Agulie" were winners.
Just as Catherine, the most beautiful woman in the Demon Realm and its wise empress, had said, this was the most critical moment of decision for the Shadow Empire, the three great empires, and indeed the entire Demon Realm.
With her resolve to die, Empress Catherine had made "Agulie"—who in truth represented the Fallen Angel Empire—choose to forever relinquish dominion and control over the Demon Realm. She had also pointed toward the alluring future political system of a "confederation" alliance.
It had seemed that the empress had nearly traded her life for peace in the Shadow Empire and the entire Demon Realm. Yet what followed was more like a melodramatic stage comedy: Her Majesty and Agulie were actually lovers, and they had even secretly had a daughter together!
When Catherine and "Agulie," the pair of lovers, clasped hands tightly, the entire Demon Realm erupted—including the Shadow Empire.
At any other time, this matter alone would have triggered a terrifying "earthquake" within the Shadow Empire.
Yet under the current circumstances, this gesture gave the precarious, panic-stricken Shadow Empire its greatest reassurance. Whether or not the confederation system would work, the Shadow Empire could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
By now, many people had clearly understood "Agulie's" true strength. This Royal Consort was