Symphony for the Insect Princess

"Thanks... gulp."

The girl took the tea and drank it in one gulp, then threw the cup away. Before the cup even hit the ground, it turned into a rainbow and disappeared, and the faceless maid also disappeared.

"And then... and then... there's a new dispute in the southwest, which risks affecting the alliance. We need to send more personnel, and there's also other things... Speaking of which, the Maya plague is now under control to a certain extent, so the burden will be reduced... We need to move up the negotiations with the King of Steel, otherwise..."

While mumbling, the girl drew her hands in the air. As she moved, lines of words appeared on the pile of documents. The handwriting was very beautiful, and all of them were signed with the same name:

Dei Aytonville Balzac

"Let's leave it at that for now. We also have to arrange for food rations..."

Knock, knock, knock, there was a knock on the door behind me.

"Come in."

The girl responded without even turning her head. A door appeared out of thin air behind her, and a woman wearing a robe with a rainbow pattern embroidered on her chest walked in.

"I'm sorry to bother you, but—"

"...Don't tell me something happened again."

"...I don't want to say this, but there are indeed some troubles again."

"The guys from Xuanmen? Are they from Xuanyuan Continent or Mu's people causing trouble?"

"It's the Blood Prison."

"..."

The girl's face twitched violently, and then she angrily swept the document away.

"So? What are the Blood Prison's demands? Are they finally going to forcibly annex our alliance? I submitted a request for arbitration and mediation to them a long time ago, but they haven't responded yet!"

"The reply just arrived. I came here to inform you of this matter. 'We are deeply sorry for the dispute between the Demon Steel Alliance and Xuanmen...'"

"Just get to the point!"

"In short, they first said they could step in to help mediate, but then they hinted that our trade with them had declined during this period."

"...In other words, they think the protection fee we paid isn't enough? We've already gone through the proper procedures, yet we have to pay more to ask them for help? Damn it! The Moon Goddess has to be the one to make such a shameless request!"

"Yes, the reply we received was indeed drafted by the Moon Goddess, but..."

"but?"

"We've also heard rumors that the Moon God and the Martial Saint seem to be arguing again. The latter still insists on the policy of 'helping those who seek help free of charge within the scope of one's ability.' Because of the mutual restraint between the two, the Xuanmen side seems to have calmed down a bit and is watching the situation."

"Oh……"

Hearing the name "Martial Saint", the girl felt a little relieved.

The dispute between the hawks and doves in the Blood Prison has long been known to everyone. The hawkish representative, Moon Goddess, and the dove representative, Martial Saint, are completely two extremes. It is a miracle that the Blood Prison has not split up until now. Perhaps this is also the Blood Emperor's method?

"Come to think of it...it's been a while since I've seen the Blood Emperor at the Border Council."

The strongest warrior on the border battlefield has become increasingly mysterious, and everyone is curious about her current activities. Some say she is in seclusion, some say she is exploring deeper into the border battlefield, some say she has long been sidelined by the Moon God and the Martial Saint, and some even say she is dead.

"Ah, regarding this, the Blood Prison has also spread the word that this year's summit... the Blood Emperor might personally preside over it."

"Aha!?"

The girl's eyes suddenly widened, and both eyes turned red at the same time, but then slowly turned to light blue.

The Blood Emperor was notorious for not caring about practical matters. In the past, even when he appeared at the Border Council, it was the Moon Goddess or the Martial Saint, or occasionally the Sword Emperor, who was in charge of handling affairs, while he would just stand there in a daze... Such a guy suddenly became responsible?

"Won't the situation be even more difficult to control now... Alas, there's an ongoing plague at home, and conflicts of interest abroad. It's like internal and external troubles... How are preparations for this year's competition before the gods going?"

"Everything is on track."

"Very good. Remember, now is the time when the alliance needs new blood the most. This competition before the gods cannot be delayed or terminated under any circumstances."

"As you say, I will convey your request... Speaking of which,"

"Ok?"

"You're so cute, why don't you speak in such an old-fashioned tone?"

"...Don't joke around during work. Also, I'm already 130 years old."

"I'm sorry, then... I'm leaving."

"Come on you."

"Please take care of yourself, Great Sage."

"..."

Great Sage...

This title used to bring her endless honor and pride, but now it only brings her pressure and exhaustion.

After 666 worlds were connected together, the supreme beings of each world had to face a reality.

I am no longer supreme.

There are beings in other worlds who are more powerful, more cruel, and more rampant than themselves.

No matter how glorious the past was, we must now learn to behave ourselves, especially in the border council.

Unless one possesses the power to defeat the pinnacle of strength, the Blood Emperor, and replace her to become the new ruler.

"…What am I thinking? This is impossible."

That's right, it's impossible.

Sixteen years ago, Dai was one of the many Supremes who besieged the Blood Emperor. Her confidence in victory faded to despair in less than half a minute. It was an unforgettable experience. Being a great sage, yet nearly being raped by tentacles, was a memory she didn't want to relive again.

Endless life, absolute control over all substances that meet the concept of blood, flames that burn everything, the most solid blood crystal in the world, the ability to create or transform living things at will, create its own space out of thin air, usurp the lives of all living things for its own use, devour and destroy space at will, and it is said that it also has abilities related to time, the details of which are unknown.

How can we defeat something like this?

"Well... maybe there's someone among the newcomers selected from this year's Shinto tournament who can defeat her?"

...or something like that, of course I'm just kidding.

How could an existence that requires the supreme beings from other worlds to unite and contend with be defeated by someone who is not even a supreme being?

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"——A-sneeze!"

I sneezed suddenly.

"What's wrong? Is someone talking about you?"

"Being reminded of someone sneezing is just superstition. I lost my composure. Let me explain."

Chapter 110 Forbidden Spell (I)

"——A-sneeze!"

I sneezed suddenly.

"What's wrong? Is someone talking about you?"

"Being reminded of someone sneezing is just superstition. I lost my composure. Let me explain."

““““No no no wait wait wait wait a minute!!!””””

"You guys are overreacting."

"No, no, you're the one exaggerating! It's more like your brain is completely broken!" ← Sedroon

"Regardless of whether it can be achieved... have you considered the consequences of doing this?" ← Charlotte

"I don't know who the Blood Emperor is, but she sounds very powerful!"

"The most important thing is, after all, why do you have this idea?"

Ok……

Why do I have this idea?

Because this is a deal between me and the devil, the only way I can survive past the age of nineteen is to find a way to kill Ye.

...or anything like that, of course I can’t say.

Only a fool would reveal the date of his own death to others.

Is it right to sacrifice the lives of others in order to survive yourself?

Sorry, don't even think about it.

For the vast majority of living things, continuing life is the highest principle of behavior, and only humans allow so-called moral customs to override life.

"I personally have a deep grudge against the Blood Emperor. I have every reason to kill her. Moreover, looking across the 666 worlds and the border battlefields, there are tens of thousands of people who want the Blood Emperor's life."

"...So, you're just too lazy to explain the reason to us?" Sedroon frowned.

"You can understand that."

"You recruited us as lackeys... no, 'companions', just to fight her?"

"almost."

"Impossible, impossible. Although none of us have ever seen her in person, we have all heard of her strength." Aisia shook her head. "My beloved Nelris, perhaps you can beat the four of us, but there is no chance of winning against that person. The gap is too huge—"

"Ha, isn't this interesting?"

Sedroang stood up with a whoosh, and even looked a little eager to try, but the other three looked at her in surprise.

"...Are you finally going crazy?"

"You're fucking crazy! Hey, hey, hey, Blood Emperor? You want to kill that high-and-mighty woman? There's nothing more absurd than this in the world!"

"That's great, Miss Cedroon, you finally agree—"

"—Agree with you? Make no mistake!" Her expression changed. "Killing the Blood Emperor is indeed very interesting. I like excitement, but I won't be stupid, and I won't die in vain!"

"In other words, as long as I can provide you with evidence that I do have a viable plan to defeat the Blood Emperor and make you understand that your death will not be in vain, you will accept me?"

"Pfft, hahahahahahahahahahahaha stop making me laugh! 'A feasible plan to defeat the Blood Emperor'? Back then, none of the Supreme Beings from various worlds had ever defeated that guy. If there really was such a plan, the Blood Emperor would have died countless times already!"

"some."

"I told you to stop joking!"

"some."

"...It is said that the Blood Emperor has endless life and can be resurrected infinitely."

"Then completely erase her existence and give her a true death."

"impossible."

"possible."

"..."

Realizing that I was serious, Sedraon fell silent.

The other three also looked at me with bated breath. Even Pierce, who was standing in the dark, stared at me closely. I had not told him the full outline of the plan before.

"This plan may sound completely absurd to you, but it can indeed be implemented. Moreover, if it succeeds, the Blood Emperor will surely die. Even if he doesn't die, he will be exiled forever, which is no different from death."

"……………………Tell me about your plan."

"I can't reveal my plan to you guys who aren't my official partners yet... I'll give you a few more minutes to make your decision. Before then, I have something else to take care of."

I nodded to Pierce, and he immediately, like a magician, pulled out of the darkness a large rectangular magic stone with a polished surface. He placed his hand on it and whispered a few words. One side of the magic stone turned clear and colorless, and an image emerged.

The picture shows a dimly lit place with a facility on the ground that looks like a large altar, and two people are located in the center of the altar.

"A magic that can remotely transmit images? Is this the core of the water system? Wait, there are six 'I's' around the altar?!"

Aishiya immediately recognized the place and the six Aishiyas I had "borrowed," and I nodded in affirmation.

"That's right... take a good look. If you had interpreted my clues incorrectly, you would be the one there now."

"What on earth do you want to do?"

“Just cleaning up afterward.”

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"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

Stella sobbed continuously, her expression growing increasingly desperate, as if something horrific was about to happen! Sarko's unease grew stronger. This was undoubtedly a trap, an absolute trap! But even if it were a trap, this place was too strange. Why would the shady agents kidnap Stella here? And what were the girls in the six surrounding incubators?