Chapter 27: The Baroness

For the rest of the month, a week before the Royal Academy would commence, Myle spent his time around with the Blood Knights.

He even initiated the boxing contest that was introduced in the arena, where spectators actually liked the event more than the main one.

As a result, the boxing martial arts and contest began to spread in the Nhar’zorath kingdom, causing other cities to study about boxing contests not to be left behind by the Baroness in terms of earning money in entertainment.

The Baroness was deeply pleased with Myles for teaching the Blood Knights about boxing and for introducing the boxing contest in the arena. Money began to flood for the city and the Baroness thought of expanding the arena out of the demands.

At the moment, Myles and Nyxara were at the baronness’ office.

The baronnes was sitting on her chair, with piles of papers sat atop the table while the Commander was standing at the door.

Myles was sitting at the other side of the table, and Nyxara was in front of him. Beside them was the Baroness on the other side.

The Lady of Chains and Whisphered Vows was the matured version of Nyxara. Her aura exuded a dangerous air, causing Myles’ to halt his any thoughts of conquering her.

The baroness said, “You’re Myles, correct? I am deeply pleased with you for sharing the boxing martial arts that became popular not only in the city but also in the Nhar’zorath kingdom. Also, I have heard a lot of praise coming from my Bloodsworn about your combat ability. You really deserve to be my daughter’s knight.

I hope you’ll do well in the Knight Department in the Royal Academy, too.”

Myles was intrigued by her last sentence.

He asked, “Knight Department in the Royal Academy?”

“Mhm. Knight Department is the department where you will be enrolled in. You will meet a lot of knights there in the future. They are the knights of the noble demon enrolled there. You will understand why knights are needed to accompany the noble demon enrolled in the Royal Academy and not just being treated as a servant.”

Myles smiled and nodded. “Thank you for the information. I appreciate it.”

The Baroness nodded. “Also, you are half-incubus, right? Incubus are also noble demons. Once they discovered your presence, your life wouldn’t be the same anymore.”

The Baroness sighed. “Especially when they are known for their silent, elegant, and deadly nature.”

Myles asked, “May I ask about their innate demonic art or demonic martial art?”

The Baroness replied with a stern expression, “It’s an innate demonic martial art called Shadow Thread. They can release ultra-thin strands of condensed demonic energy from their fingers, spine, or shadow. These threads are invisible, razor-sharp, and semi-sentient. Once attached, the thread feeds on the enemy’s fear and blood to strengthen itself.”

Myles said, “So, the more you struggle, the more the threads tighten?”

The Baroness nodded. “Exactly. That’s why most of the Incubi, who reach the Great Demon rank, can manipulate multiple threads at once like a puppet master.”

Myles asked, “Which is stronger? Your charm or their shadow threads?”

The Baroness was taken aback. She did not expect his question at all.

She giggled and replied, “Obviously, it’s our charm. That’s why incubi hates us, because they can’t resist our charm. In the first place, the succubus houses and the incubus houses’ relations weren’t better. They had been clashing against each other before the Nhar’zorath kingdom was born.”

However, she recalled something unpleasant, causing her eyebrows to furrow.

“Lately, they developed an artifact that increased their mental resistance. Although, it wasn’t as impactful, they’ve become a nuisance to us, because it would take some time to charm them, giving them sufficient time to bind us with their shadow threads.”

Myles asked, “Artifacts?”

The baroness smiled. “Artifacts are advanced weapons that are integrated with runes and made out of abyssal catalysts. They are materials saturated with a specific demonic energy law.

For instance, Velour Ruby. Their energy law is desire and devotion. Hence, we are able to make pleasure artifacts out of it, like the gilded pulse ring, cradle of velvet breath, the kiss-seal ruby and many more. We simply hired rune makers to come up with various ideas.

That’s what makes the Velmoryss city ahead of other cities.

Also, I just remember. Now that the boxing martial arts and boxing contests are making waves in the kingdom, the Demon King might ask for my presence soon. If I tell him it originated from you, he might reward you.”

The baroness grinned. “Are you ready to meet him?”

Myles’ heart skipped a beat.

Nyxara couldn’t help but stare at Myles with worry. After all, he was about to meet the Demon King early and the Demon King’s power was a secret. However, given his status, he would definitely be able to see through Myles’ secrets.

However, she saw Myles simply smiling and said, “It would definitely be an honor.”

The baroness giggled. “Of course. Also, I was kidding. It’s rare for the Demon King to grant other demons an audience. Even for us. Boxing martial arts and boxing contests are merely for engagement anyway, so his right hand would handle it and might personally reward you.”

Myles nodded and said, “I see. At the very least, to be noticed by the Demon King and be rewarded would still be an honor.”

“It is. Don’t worry, I will tell you soon, or send a letter if you two are already traveling in the academy. I suggest that in a week, you should prepare and set off already to familiarize yourself in the city.”

The baroness turned towards her daughter and said, “My dearest, are you already preparing yourself? There’s no turning back now.” She teased her with a smile.

Nyxara nodded with a firm expression and said, “Yes, I am, dear Mother. Don’t worry, I’ve also been learning a lot of martial arts to increase my combat power.”

The baroness pointed at her head and said, “And knowledge, too. Go to the library and gather as much knowledge as you need.”

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