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“It is an act of overstepping authority. Lilith must be punished immediately! A contest was declared in front of the palace. She acts as if she is a queen. It is clear treason!”

Palace conference room. One of Luciferia’s associates shouted excitedly. However, Luciferia just looked at her excited aide with cold eyes.

“So, Lilith rebelled?”

Her voice was quiet, but it had enough weight to resonate throughout the conference room. The aide flinched unconsciously and lowered his head. Luciferia sighed and pressed her fingers to her temples.

It was a bold action that exceeded expectations, but Luciferia was not easily swayed.

“Does Lilith have such simple thoughts? She’s not stupid. Rather, my head works better. Otherwise… you wouldn’t have stayed by my side for this long.”

Luciferia stood up and looked out the window. In the distance in front of the palace, numerous demons were gathering to participate in the ‘Mya Contest’ hosted by Lilith.

The shouts of the demons that filled the square washed over the palace like waves.

“Liris is using Mya. He wants to use Mya to increase his popularity and expand his influence throughout the demon world. Treason…”

Luciferia smiled coldly.

“Not yet. Lilith didn’t cross the line. So far, he’s just expressing ‘excessive affection’ for Mya. But…”

Luciferia stopped talking and looked out the window once again. There, Lilith was holding Mya in her arms and waving to the crowd.

The demons’ enthusiastic cheering for Mya seemed almost maddening.

“Look at that huge crowd. They are not simply passionate about a being called ‘Mya’. I instinctively feel how powerful Lilith’s power can become through ‘Mya’ and how the order of the demon world can be changed through ‘Mya’.”

Her fingernails dug into her palms. Luciferia frowned at the unpleasant sensation.

“Lilith will definitely cross the line. No, you have to make it past that. Only then…”

A meaningful smile spread across her lips.

“…Because I can get rid of her completely.”

It was right then.

“Her Majesty the Queen, this is urgent intelligence! It is a report that there is unusual movement in the heavens!”

“Heaven…?”

Luciferia waited in suspense for the report. Some time ago, suspicious movements in the celestial world were detected, and signs of preparations for war were even reported. But I never thought they would take action so quickly.

“Please report in detail.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. According to a spy inside the Celestial Realm planted by the Intelligence Department, the military movement of angels has been confirmed. All-out war is only a matter of time!”

“War… How dare you go to heaven?”

One aide snorted. However, Luciferia sensed that this was a problem that could not be easily overcome. After all, the heavens were moving at a time like this… There was something about it that made it difficult to call it a coincidence.

“Please report in detail.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. According to spies within the heavenly realm, the movement of angels has become rapidly more active recently. There is intelligence that military training has resumed and weapons production is also increasing. In particular, they began deploying the most elite angel corps, ‘Seraphim’ and ‘Cherubim’, to the front lines. It appears that preparations for war have begun.”

“What is the situation on the front line?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. According to reports from reconnaissance units operating on the front lines, angel reconnaissance activities have increased significantly recently, and small-scale skirmishes are taking place in some areas. There are no signs of a full-scale war yet… but it is very likely that it will soon escalate into an all-out war.”

She thought for a moment and then spoke in a stern tone.

“What is their goal?”

“The exact goal has not been identified yet…”

The head of the intelligence department hesitated before continuing.

“According to some intelligence… there is a rumor that angels are looking for a ‘human child’.”

For a moment, the air in the conference room froze. Everyone’s eyes turned to Luciferia. ‘Human child’… It was clear that it meant Mya.

Luciferia spoke in a cold, subdued voice.

“Even the heavens are showing interest in Mya… Things are getting bigger than expected.”

But Luciferia was never embarrassed. She was the queen of the demon world.

‘Mya…’

“There is no need to panic yet. There is plenty of time before an all-out war breaks out. But you can never let down your guard. The heavenly bastards have always attacked us in cunning and insidious ways.”

Luciferia slammed the table with her sharp eyes.

“Civil war is absolutely not possible at this point. Division ahead of all-out war means destruction. Lilith’s actions are clearly beyond her rights… but I’ll tolerate it for now. But after defeating Heaven… we will make her pay for her actions.”

Luciferia’s steps as she left the conference room were heavy. The movements of the heavens, Lilith’s rebellious temperament, and the complex issues surrounding the ‘human child’ Mya… My mind was confused.

But she was the queen of the demon world. There was no time to be swayed by emotions.

“Damn, my head hurts…”

Luciferia tried to organize her thoughts as she walked down the hallway. Then, suddenly, a familiar voice was heard from across the hallway.

“I can take best care of Mya! How dare you try to take away the subject of my research… I can’t forgive you!”

” Shut your mouth. A subject of research! Mya is not a lab rat or anything!”

“Noisy! Mya is more precious than anyone else in this world! It is the only hope that will complete my research!”

It was Leah and Sarah’s voice. Moreover… the name ‘Mya’ was even mentioned. Luciferia stopped walking without realizing it and listened to the voice coming from the door.

“Myaa, myaa…!”

“Myaaaa… Huh?”

Inside the room, the sounds of Leah and Sarah arguing with Mya continued to be heard. Luciferia frowned. What on earth are those two doing?

Feeling that she could no longer just listen, Luciferia roughly opened the door.

“What’s the fuss?”

The atmosphere in the room instantly froze at the sudden appearance of Luciferia. Leah and Sera were startled and bowed their heads to Luciferia, while Mya looked at Luciferia with big eyes.

“Your Majesty the Queen!”

“Your Majesty…?”

“My…?”

Luciferia’s cold voice filled the room.

“Both of you, get out of this room.”

At her words, Sarah opened her eyes and protested.

“Ha, but… I have to protect Mya’s side…”

“I won’t say it twice.”

Leah grumbled and left the room, and Sarah bowed awkwardly and quickly followed Leah.

“Your Majesty, please excuse me.”

With the sound of the heavy door closing, Luciferia and Mya were left alone in the room.

When only the two of Luciferia were left, the cold and dignified appearance of the queen disappeared completely. She approached Mya with a bright smile, like a girl meeting her beloved lover.

“Mya…”

And then, without hesitation, he took Mya in his arms.

“I missed you, Mya.”

Her voice was soft and her hands were warm. Only then did Luciferia feel her tension relax as she felt Mya’s warmth in her arms.

“Because of those angels… And because of that girl Lilith… My head hurts so bad. But…”

Luciferia buried her face in Mya’s soft hair and whispered softly.

“I can do anything for you. I will protect you even if it means tearing off the wings of those angels. Just trust me, mya…”

Her trouble, or rather, the source of the chaos that was shaking her world to its core, was this small being in her arms, Mya.

Lilith’s dangerous gamble and the sudden movements of the heavens ultimately originated from this ‘human child’.

But strangely enough, Luciferia did not resent Mya. No, on the contrary, only deeper affection and responsibility emerged.

‘You’re the cause… isn’t it funny? Mya…’

Luciferia smiled bitterly and stroked Mya’s head.

‘But what can I do? ‘Because I love you…’

To her, Mya was more than just a pet or a cute toy. The one who thawed her cold, frozen heart and awakened the tenderness she had forgotten.

It was the only warmth I could rely on in the bleak power struggle.

‘For you… I can do anything, Mya.’

At that moment, Mya’s arms were carefully wrapped around her back.

Mya hugged her face to face.

“My… Mya?”

Luciferia’s eyes widened in surprise.

A warm and soft touch enveloped her entire body. It was a warmth that was familiar, yet very unfamiliar at the same time.

Luciferia’s whole body seemed to stiffen as she felt Mya’s body heat. The strong arms of the human male were surprisingly strong, and it even gave the illusion that he was trapping her in his arms.

“Mya…”

She muttered quietly again, as if she couldn’t believe it.

My heart was beating like crazy. The embrace of Mya, who I thought was just a cute and lovely being, was warmer and more comfortable than I imagined.

‘This warmth… this feeling…’

It was not something that could be achieved through power or force. It was… love.

To her, who thought she was abandoned alone in a cold and desolate world, Mya came to her like a ray of warm light.

“Ah…”

Luciferia buried her face in Mya’s shoulder.

‘Okay, this is it… this is what I wanted.’

The war with Heaven, Lilith’s rebellion, the chaos that engulfed the Demon World… This moment was completely enchanting, to the point where everything felt insignificant.

‘I… the reason I was born was for this very moment. Mya, to meet you…’

Something hot filled the corners of her eyes. But they were not tears of sadness.

It was… tears of love.