Volume 5 Chapter 0126 The decisive battle is coming - I, The Dragon Overlord

Within the Abyss, the blood war raged on. With the recent involvement of the Nesirith Legion, which had not participated in the blood war for millennia, the newborn demons stood no chance. The 'Plain of Myriad Abysses' fell, and the fortresses that ancient demons had long established were seized by devils. Under the leadership of the eight archdevils, and with the Nesirith Legion spearheading the assault, the devils breached the demons' defenses and began a massacre across the Plain of Myriad Abysses. Countless demons and travelers from other planes perished there. Even the palace of Rosalind, the newly established sovereign of the Plain, was destroyed. As long as the blood war continues, the boiling force of slaughter and warfare prevails. After breaching the Plain of Myriad Abysses, the devils pressed on, swiftly conquering the first three layers of the Abyss linked to it. As the gates to the Abyss opened, the devils surged forth, reaching the tenth layer in mere days, leaving the first ten layers almost entirely overrun. Millions of demons died, and the lords of these Abyssal layers perished entirely. Although the devils suffered heavy losses, at least a quarter of the Nesirith Legion—amassed by the devil king over millions of years—was slain. However, the surviving devils grew stronger due to the immense benefits of the blood war. Despite their reduced numbers, their individual power only increased. This devil legion had been sent by Asmodeus to temper them through the blood war. After their victory, the remaining elite forces were to serve as Asmodeus' spearhead for future invasions of other planes, his key to defeating good with evil. This war was an unprecedented victory since the Abyss and Hell came into being, marking a massive slaughter of demons by the direct involvement of the devil emperor's legions. In the 570th layer of the Abyss, 'Shadeira,' Rosalind followed the succubus queen Melcanthet to this realm belonging to her mother. Formerly the dragon sovereign of the Myriad Abysses Plain, Rosalind now stood by the succubus queen's side, bowing her once-proud head. Although the proud dragon was not entirely submissive, the reality that Melcanthet saved her life was undeniable. When the Plain was obliterated, Rosalind lost her status as a sovereign. Without the privileges of an Abyssal sovereign or the power of a surrogate divinity, Rosalind remained a formidable demon, barely reaching demigod status, thanks to the blessings of the dragon god's bloodline. As a once-notable demon lord in the Abyss, Rosalind was known and coveted by many powerful demons. Now fallen, without her former territorial prowess, appearing in another demon's territory would surely lead to her capture by a powerful lord or demon. Being captured by a demon is hardly fortuitous. Immediate death might be lucky, while a more tragic fate would be imprisonment in the deepest recesses of the Abyss, subjected to daily torment or humiliation—truly a fate worse than death. Thus, Rosalind, though resentful, had to submit to her mother, for Melcanthet sheltered her and brought her to 'Shadeira,' preventing her from wandering the Abyss aimlessly. "I don't know how Father will punish me for what happened this time." Standing by the succubus queen, Rosalind spoke, her face showing fear. Lounging lazily on a throne stained with pink lust, Melcanthet reclined, her seductive visage brimming with a tittering smile. Her long neck and snow-white skin gleamed as succubi knelt beside her, feeding her exquisite dishes while many danced gracefully in the hall. Upon hearing Rosalind's fearful whisper, the succubus queen chuckled languorously, "No need to worry overly, Rosalind! Although the blood war continues, His Highness Louie, who isn’t involved in this conflict, won’t be constrained by it. Since your Father hasn't shown up to punish you, it means he’s not blaming you." Melcanthet, unaware that Louie was now addressed as His Majesty, still referred to him as 'His Highness.' Hearing Melcanthet's words, Rosalind relaxed slightly, trusting her mother's assessment. The succubus queen wasn’t known for her strength, yet she managed to maintain her Abyssal rule for years. Melcanthet undoubtedly possessed exceptional qualities—her cunning akin to devils and political acumen like humans were her winning assets. "But I've lost my title as the Plain's lord. I wonder if Father will abandon me..." Rosalind murmured anxiously, her draconic eyes betraying her greed and yearning for power and strength. Having tasted the status of an Abyssal lord, she couldn't accept her weakened body now. It was Louie's initial provision of sufficient demon and dragon soldiers that allowed Rosalind, then just a youthful demon, to conquer the Plain of Myriad Abysses. Now, she feared becoming discarded by Louie in her defeated state... "Ah, my daughter, your lust for power mirrors my own, perhaps because all demons are like this, hehehe..." Seeing the greed in Rosalind's eyes, the succubus queen laughed jovially, her mirth like a shimmering bloom. "Lift your gaze, Rosalind. Though you've lost your lordship, presently the first ten Abyssal layers lack rulers. His Highness Louie is wise and surely sees this, turning it into your opportunity to expand your power and influence!" "...But, my daughter, you're too obtuse. You need your mother's guidance so you won't end up in dire straits again!" The succubus queen’s eyes, filled with desire, were devoid of familial trust, only reflecting demon slyness. Understanding the queen's implication, Rosalind bowed her head, showing submission. "Mother, I shall act upon your guidance. I trust you will guide me." "Hahaha!! That's right, Rosalind. Obeying my commands will grant you more!" Finally witnessing the proud dragon submit brought delight to the queen. "Let us both serve your Father, bringing him joy, and I’ll plead on your behalf so he grants you power to reclaim your place!" "...Though devils may appear unstoppable, they cannot conquer the Abyss, nor can gods. Their victorious frenzy will soon recede, and your opportunity will arise." "For now, contemplate how to please your Father!" Rosalind humbly lowered her head, taking her lesson to heart. ... While the demon mother and daughter in the Abyss deliberated on winning Louie's favor, Louie himself stood again before the gate of the ninth layer of Hell, Nesirith. He intended to seize the Lord of Baator while the blood war raged on.