Chapter 292 The Queen has Awoken
An unsettling atmosphere permeated inside a dimly lit room, illuminated only by a lamp burning with an eerie purple light. The shadows cast by the dim glow danced ominously across the walls, creating a sense of foreboding.
The air was thick with a cold, almost tangible stillness, as if the room itself was holding its breath. The faint hum of the lamp added a low, haunting undertone to the silence, amplifying the room's otherworldly feel.@@novelbin@@
The furnishings were minimal, adding to the stark and unwelcoming ambiance, with every corner shrouded in an unsettling, ghostly hue.
Amid this oppressive stillness sat a figure of extraordinary beauty, her eyes closed as if in a deep, unending slumber. She exuded an ethereal elegance, her delicate and perfect features like a porcelain doll.
Yet, there was an unmistakable iciness about her, a chilling presence that deviated sharply with her celestial allure.
No aura emanated from her; she was so still and silent that one might mistake her for a lifeless statue. The only noticeable things about her were her breathtaking beauty and the cold, unapproachable aura that seemed to freeze the air around her.
Suddenly, a stone on the wall started shaking.
Her eyes snapped open, and a faint smile played on her lips as she looked at the trembling stone. With a snap of her fingers, the dark, ominous room lit up, revealing the hidden beauty within.
"Finally, after so many years, the queen has awoken," he muttered, beginning to form some strange hand seals.
The room began to shake as a strange rune started to light up. Soon, the entire space was enveloped in rays of purple runes, each humming with eerie energy.
The runes merged and formed seven powerful symbols, each pulsating with terrifying energy.
Suddenly, beams of light shot out from seven stones on the wall. When they hit the runes, seven ethereal beauties appeared, each kneeling.
"Greetings, Leader," they all said in unison.
The woman stood, her movements graceful and deliberate. Her eyes sparkled with an icy determination as she surveyed the seven kneeling figures before her.
"The time has come," she began, her voice resonant and commanding. "The Abyssal Maiden has been in slumber for too long. Our efforts, our patience, have finally borne fruit."
She stepped forward, the light from the runes casting an ethereal glow on her flawless features.
"For centuries, we have awaited this moment. The Abyssal Maiden's awakening marks the beginning of a new era, an era where our power will be unrivaled. This also means it will be an era of chaos. We have to move fast."
Her gaze shifted to the seven beauties.
"You, my fellow Maidens, have a crucial role to play. The Abyssal Maiden has just awakened, so she might not know anything about who she is and who she is meant to be.
This also means she will become a target for her enemies. As the sisters of the Maiden Temple, we must do as we always do: find her and protect her without showing ourselves."
The seven women nodded in unison, their expressions solemn and resolute. "We are ready, Leader," they replied.
"I know. But it won't be as simple as you all think," the lady began, her tone measured.
"From my calculations, she has awakened in a place where none of us can reach her. But that is also a good thing. If we can't reach her, it means her enemies cannot reach her either."
The seven ladies frowned slightly, absorbing her words. One of them spoke up, her voice tinged with concern. "Leader, if we can't reach her, then how are we going to protect her?"
The lady's expression remained calm.
"Since we can't reach her, it also means her enemies won't be able to. This means that instead of protecting her, we should be hunting her enemies who will undoubtedly start searching for her. In this way, although we are not physically with her, we can still lower the risk of her presence being noticed by them."
Understanding dawned on the seven beauties, and they nodded in unison. "We will hunt her enemies and ensure her safety from afar," another one of them said with renewed determination.
The lady's cold smile returned.
"Exactly. We will move swiftly and strike decisively. Each of you has a vital role in this mission. We must eliminate any threat before it even gets close to her. The Abyssal Maiden's awakening heralds our rise, and we must ensure nothing stands in our way."
The ladies instantly vanished from the room, heading toward their tasks with unwavering determination. The lady smiled silently, her expression shifting to one of sadness.
"Since the queen has awakened, does it mean my lord has also appeared?" she muttered to herself, her voice tinged with a mix of hope and fear.
"Would this be like the last time? No, this time, we of the Maiden Temple will make sure their era is hers... theirs."
Her eyes burned with a cold iciness, reflecting the depth of her resolve. The room, now empty, echoed with the weight of her words, filled with a sense of foreboding and determination.
She turned to face the purple-lit lamp, her mind racing with thoughts of the past and the challenges ahead.
"We will not fail," she whispered, clenching her fists. "This time, we will ensure the Abyssal Maiden's reign. No one will stand in our way."
With that, she too vanished from the room, leaving behind an aura of chilling purpose, ready to face whatever obstacles lay ahead.
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"Mom," Ayarr called out as she rushed to Lady Illo. When Lady Illo appeared, and Karsha covered her with a robe, Ayarr was the first to speak, running to her mother's side.
Lady Illo now looked the same yet completely different, having de-aged to resemble someone in her early twenties. Her dark hair flowed down to her waist, each strand exuding an aura of elegance and danger.
"Who are you calling Mom? Shouldn't you be calling me sister?" Lady Illo said, her face showing signs of mischief.
Ayarr's face immediately turned red as she glanced from Karsha to her mother. She quickly hid her face behind her mother, too embarrassed to show it. Find your next read at My Virtual Library Empire
Morris, standing beside his grandmother and the seven elders, shook his head. "Looks like her condition is more severe than I thought," he muttered. Strangely, the elders both nodded with a smile.
Karsha observed Ayarr's behavior and smiled. Soon, this shyness would be drilled from her system and replaced with pleasure, the kind that would make her feel on top of the world.
"Big brother!" Just as Karsha was about to tease her to break the silent, awkward atmosphere, a young snake lady shouted from behind Morris. Like a shadow, she appeared in front of Karsha, jumping into his embrace.
"Starr, you have become stronger since the last time," Karsha said, taken aback by the sudden appearance of the little snake lady.
"Yes, big brother Morr has been teaching me how to control the shadows. He said I am a rare talent that hasn't been seen before. Big brother, am I strong enough to help you fight your enemies?" Starr, who had been working toward staying with Karsha forever, eagerly told him all her achievements, not skipping a single one.
Karsha chuckled, his eyes filled with pride as he looked down at Starr.
"You've come a long way, Starr. Your progress is impressive. But remember, strength isn't just about power; it's also about control and wisdom."
Starr beamed, her eyes shining with determination. "I'll keep training hard, big brother. I want to be by your side and help you in every battle."
Karsha gently patted her head.
"I know you will. And with Morr's guidance, you'll become a formidable warrior." Starr's eyes lit up, making her appear like the spoilt little snake child she is. Seeing them this way, Lady Illo could only smile and gesture for them to return to the Sanctuary.
Alida made the boat float, taking everyone back to the sanctuary. On their way, Starr eagerly told Karsha everything that had happened while he was away.
He learned about the species of snakes that had started to rebel, only to fall back in line when Morris made his appearance. They had also begun building castles and mansions all over the island.
After breaking the curse and discovering he was the new Overlord of Snake Island, Karsha assumed his role and built the best and strongest empire.
With the system by his side, he designed the perfect blueprint for the island. Although the blueprint was just the initial phase of his grand plan, it was already the best he could envision.
He planned on turning the island into a modern world.
Coming from Earth, Karsha wanted to use its structure to build a powerful utopia for the lost people. He didn't want to create the same boring worlds that cultivation realms seemed to favor.
Instead, he would combine both technology and the professions of cultivators to build the strongest utopia.
He also found out that the island itself was undergoing some significant changes. They had already discovered some powerful artifacts and more strange occurrences were happening daily.
Karsha knew it wouldn't be simple, but from how Starr described it, everything they'd found seemed necessary.
Starr's intelligence blew away Karsha. Although she was only eleven years old, her thinking and understanding of things were on another level.
She was the opposite of her sister, Ayarr. Starr was an extrovert with a knack for mischief. Although she only sang praises about her positive achievements, Karsha could tell she had caused more trouble than the good she did.
Nevertheless, he could only praise her for her hard work.
"Starr, you've done an incredible job," Karsha said, ruffling her hair affectionately. "Just keep training hard so you can protect Big Brother in the future."
Starr giggled, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "I promise, big brother! I will train very hard to ensure I become strong like big brother Morr."
Karsha nodded and smiled. It seemed Morris had worked his way into her heart. That is a good thing. He wouldn't want to steal the Big Brother title from him anyway.
After flying for a few minutes, they appeared in the sanctuary. Karsha was blown away by how grand it has become now
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