Ascension of the Monster Queen

The others exchanged glances, after hearing what Nessa wanted them to do, though they were happy about it, they doubted their skills quite a lot and she knew that.

Riki lowered his head without saying anything then she stretched to him, placed her hand under his chin, raising his head upwards and he looked at her then she smiled and his brows furrowed.

Riki didn't want to disappoint or let down Nessa and was willing to do what it took, especially to become stronger, so that he could protect their home.

"Lady Nessa..." He mumbled.

"I have never seen you judge yourself so much before, like you are right now, let's talk about it, either way, those whom I chose will be going, whether they like it or not and nothing will change my mind, call it forcing if you like, if that's what it takes, I am going to do it," She said as he and the others stared at her.

"We won't say anything because we know why you are doing it, it's only for our sakes, isn't it?" Dalia asked and the demon glanced at Nessa, as he ate and the girl smiled at Dalia.

"Yeah, you got that right, get yourselves prepared, also Riki, you know that I believe in your, right?" She asked and his eyes widened as he looked at her and her eyes narrowed.

"I trust you and I know you can accomplish a lot of things, that's why when you come back, I plan on giving you the title to command the entire army that I am going to place in order now," She responded and he left staring at her.

"What? Are you sure I am even suitable or strong enough for such a position?" He asked.

"She wouldn't have decided that if you weren't or aren't going to be, that much you should know by now, even I can tell, you have the potential, it is not a rash decision," The demon responded.

"He is right about that, I thought about this a lot, if you don't want to prove me wrong, then get stronger," She said with a piercing look in her eyes and Riki scoffed as the others smiled at him.

"Then, I will not let you down, I will make sure that I get strong enough to be worthy of such a title, that I promise you, my lady," He replied as he bowed his head and the demon smirked.

"I look forward to seeing your progress, you guys will be leaving in a few days, for now, I will be sending things to the kingdom, they will need as much help as they can get, I will also be the one to oversee the girl, sits on the throne," She said.

"You are going to need to boost her courage, she is not strong-minded like you, train her, your own way, bring her hair, let her see what it takes to be a leader, that is able to protect her people, like you, what do you say to that?" The demon asked.

"I can give that a try, it seems like a good idea, she is a little broken right now, especially after what happened, today is the king's funeral as well, we have to go..." She responded, then began coughing.

The demon passed her a glass of water and she collected it then thanked him, while the others looked at them and the demon looked at her, with his eyes narrowed, as a few things ran through his mind.

Just then, Nessa began feeling a slight burning sensation on the seal and her brows furrowed as she held onto it and it began glowing a bit.
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'Damn it, this is not good, I can feel the sting from it,' She thought.

Just then, the demon began sensing a mixed energy coming from her, but the others couldn't sense it and he scoffed and then looked at her. at the same time, she turned around and her eyes met with his.

"Is there something you want to say to me?" He asked and her brows furrowed, knowing that it was different, since he was stronger than the others, it was possible for him to find out.

"No," She responded and a smirk appeared on his face as he leaned in closer to her.

The others turned away immediately and he placed his index finger on her chest and her eyes widened as she looked at him and his eyes shimmered a bit.

"I don't believe you, I am not stupid and I am different, you know that very well," He said and she grabbed onto his hand and moved it off of her.

She stood up then leaned in towards him and he glanced up at her before lifting his hand up and before she could say anything, he moved a strand of her hair, behind her ear and she scoffed.

"Don't push it, also do you plan on sticking around?" She asked as she placed her finger under his chin and he gripped the back of her neck with his hand and she glanced at it.

'He is right, I cannot stick around, what the hell is this?' He thought.

'What the hell is this? Why do I want to tease him?' She thought as she moved closer and he glanced at her as her lips got closer to his.

Just then, Dalia coughed and both of them pulled away from each other and Nessa turned away, as did the demon and he sighed.

'He is pulling me along with his pace, damn it, this is not how it was supposed to be, I am not supposed to be charmed by the likes of him, a flirt!' She thought then scoffed.

"There are things that I have to take care of, I will see you guys later, in the meantime, do what you are supposed to and start packing as well," She said then left.

"I am leaving as well, see you guys later," He added as a scary look appeared in his eyes as well as a smirk on his face then he left and the others exchanged glances, as they were left alone, sitting there.