"Your majesty, please think twice. It is very dangerous."
In a secluded corner at the heart of the dense forest, Boros suddenly whispered desperately, trying to stop Third Princess Lilith.
"Without a container, even you will be affected by the seed of sin. Your majesty, just wait a little longer, and I will definitely find that guy Glen. No need to go inside the rift ."
Boros promised, intending to stop her.
It was no secret to everyone in the Edoria Kingdom that the third princess had a certain charm type of physique.
However, only a few people knew that she was actually connected to one of the Sin Series: Lust.
She carried a fragment of Lust’s power, born from the Seed of Lust, a force her father had personally implanted in her mother while she was unborn.
Though her mother perished because of it, she miraculously survived, emerging as a scion touched by forbidden power.
Thus, among those close to the royal family, she was whispered about as the Crimson Succubus.
A demoness who killed her own mother at her birth.
This was also one of the reasons why, though she held the title of princess, no one stepped forward to curry favor with her, or even dared to strike up a conversation.
"Boros... you are crossing the line."
Just as Boros was anxious, Princess Lilith’s voice suddenly drifted over him, soft and melodious, like the song of a lark.
With silk hugging her voluptuous figure, tracing each lush contour, she exuded a dangerously seductive aura.
Yet beneath its sweetness lay a chilling command that made his heart freeze.
Although she spoke in a gentle, low tone, Boros abruptly stopped in his tracks, as if some unseen force had seized control of his body and stripped away his will.
"A puppet should have the consciousness of a puppet."
Princess Lilith’s blue eyes were cold as frost, glittering with a demonic glint as she stared him down with unearthly intensity.
In that moment, she was less a princess and more a demoness cloaked in beauty.
"I... I am sorry, Your Majesty..."
Boros lowered his eyes and looked at her almost mechanically, as though his will had been drained away, and apologized.
"Go and wait with my guards. Nightfall is almost here, and I have no patience left to wait any longer."
As she spoke, Lilith’s blue eyes slowly returned to their usual icy calm, as though nothing had happened at all.
Whether it was her warning that worked or perhaps Lilith had exerted her subtle control, Boros quickly nodded and retreated, followed by the few members of Lilith’s entourage.
They all bowed low before leaving, showing no intention of lingering any longer in her presence. They were just as much controlled as Boros right now.
"It’s getting boring. Perhaps it’s time to find a new toy."
Princess Lilith’s blue eyes drifted lazily over Boros and the others as they departed, their frosty brilliance tinged with a hint of tiredness, as if saying there was no fun.
"Maybe that guy? He seems quite an interesting toy."
Then she suddenly thought of a guy whom she was supposed to give a quota to the awakening altar after this test was over.
"He seems to be quite rich."
"I always wanted to have a sugar daddy who had lots of money, hehe..."
Her eyes glinted with mischief while she bit her lip playfully.
"Forget it... Let’s think about it when I am out. First, let me grab this seed."
Princess Lilith mumbled to herself, pushing aside those playful thoughts. Instead, she turned sharply and walked toward the yawning rift that stretched endlessly before her.
"Although there’s no container, I, being a scion of the Seed of Lust, should be able to control another seed," she whispered in a voice filled with confidence.
Then, without a single hesitation or fear, she stepped into the massive, unstable rift, vanishing right into its dark depths.
[Name: Lucien Goldveil]
[House: Goldveil Viscount Lineage]
[Affinity: Earth (Poor), Fire (Poor)]
Minor Mana Sensitivity (Passive)
↳ Allows faint perception of ambient mana. Alchemy - Mediocre Venom Insight (Passive) - Rare
[Skills (Classified)]: Shadowstep (C-Rank), Golden Flick (D-rank), Tunnel Greed (D-Rank), Gravitational Crush (D-Rank), Stonewall Barrier (D-rank), Inferno Surge (D-rank)
Funds: ~250,000 Gold Estate Holdings: Goldveil Manor, Minor Properties
• Dorian Edoria – 500,000 Gold and partial deed to Azure Vein Trade Route
Glimmergnaw (E-Rank) (× 20): 100 Loyalty Points (Max Out)]
[Beast Companion: Little Guy (E-rank Glimmergnaw)
[Gravitational Crush (D Rank) – Active Skill: Exert a crushing gravitational force on a single target or small area.
> Effect: Reduces enemy Movement Speed by -25% for 8 seconds. Immobilize the target for 2 Seconds.
> Cooldown: 50 seconds
[Stonewall Barrier (D Rank) – Active Skill]: Summon a solid crystalline stone barrier to block attacks (physical and magical).
> Effect: Creates a wall with 3,000 durability lasting up to 12 seconds. Blocks physical projectiles and restricts magical damage to a certain extent.
> Cooldown: 40 seconds
[Inferno Surge (D Rank) – Active Skill: Release a sudden surge of blazing flames with you as a center.
> Effect: Deals strong fire damage over 5 seconds and applies Burn, reducing enemy Health Regen by -40% for the duration.
> Cooldown: 45 seconds
"Finally, I have some ability to protect myself."
Lucien looked at his somewhat luxurious status panel and couldn’t help but smile a little.
"Now, all I need is a bit of practice, so that I won’t end up in the same situation with Glen again."
Just because his stats had improved, he didn’t let it get to his head.
After all, the lesson from Glen just now had been loud and clear. He didn’t want to experience another close call with death.
"Hmm? You’re back? Did you get all the Infernium?"