Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

"Lady Goddess, where are you headed?"

Elder Turner, who had just finished dismissing the various sects, wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking visibly relieved. But just as he was about to relax, he suddenly noticed the goddess leaving her chambers, seemingly preparing to fly off.

When Elder Turner asked his question, his voice quickly caught the attention of the nearby disciples. Soon enough, they all saw another figure standing beside the goddess.

It was Timothy, who had flown up to join her. The two of them were walking side by side, their movements close and familiar, as if this kind of intimacy was something they had long grown accustomed to.

"I'm... going on a date with Timothy."

Sylvia hesitated for a moment when she heard Elder Turner's question, but she quickly responded. Her voice was as cool and distant as ever, just like when she issued commands in the past.

But the words she spoke hit Elder Turner and the surrounding disciples like a bolt of lightning.

None of them had ever imagined that the goddess would so openly admit to going on a date. Even though they had already heard the announcement about her relationship with Senior Brother Timothy, the idea that she would actually go on a date was something they just couldn't wrap their heads around.

They simply couldn't accept it!

Elder Turner was equally stunned. "Lady Goddess, are you... sure you're not joking?"

"Of course not. When have I ever lied?" Sylvia answered without hesitation, as if to affirm her resolve. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, her smooth hand seemed to tighten its grip on Timothy's.

For a brief moment, their eyes met, and it was as if an electric current passed between them.

Sylvia's lips curled into a slight smile. In full view of everyone, she and Timothy walked hand in hand, stepping into the air.

Walking on air was something only those at the level of a Holy Emperor could do. And now, the two of them were doing it together, gradually disappearing into the horizon.

The sight of them, a pair of celestial lovers, was something only Holy Emperor-level beings could pull off. It left the disciples—many of whom had been single for who knows how long—feeling a strange stirring in their hearts. Some of them were on the verge of tears.

Who could have predicted that the goddess, who rarely ever left the Sky Sanctuary, would one day, under the ordinary sunlight, head off on a date?

The lingering divine aura in the air only made the situation more bittersweet, leaving the single disciples feeling utterly defeated.

In that moment, many of them suddenly realized that maybe... it was time for them to find someone too.

Because seriously, how could anyone keep living like this every day?

...

As they walked through the sky, thousands of miles of mountains and rivers passed beneath their feet in an instant.

Before long, a mountain range appeared before Timothy and Sylvia. This was the Themyscira Sect.

Though the Themyscira Sect was tall and imposing, it lacked the grandeur and majesty of the Sky Sanctuary. Instead, it had a more delicate and graceful charm.

The spiritual energy floating in the air was pure and clear, like a gentle stream, making it the perfect environment for the sect's female disciples to cultivate their minds and spirits.

It was this very purity that had allowed the Themyscira Sect to thrive and grow over the years, with all its disciples being women.

Themyscira Sect's leader, Thalia, had also attended the Sky Sanctuary's gathering. And when she heard the goddess announce her relationship, her face had turned paler than anyone else's.

She had returned to the sect, her voice trembling as she relayed the news, and the entire Themyscira Sect had erupted into chaos.

The goddess's relationship had shocked the entire world, but no one was more shaken than the countless disciples of the Themyscira Sect.

For years, they had grown up with a steadfast belief, following the teachings they held as sacred, which were written in their most revered text, The Uselessness of Spiritual Partners.

No relationships, no romantic entanglements—only unwavering devotion to the goddess. This had been their guiding principle for as long as they could remember.

But today... the goddess had announced she was in love!

"Impossible! I refuse to believe it! We're talking about the goddess who wrote The Uselessness of Spiritual Partners! How could she possibly be interested in romance?

I still vividly remember when a Holy Emperor-level practitioner once flirted with her, and she nearly cut him in half for it.

A goddess like that—how could she ever fall in love?"

"I don't believe it either. I've dedicated my life to following the goddess and the wisdom in The Uselessness of Spiritual Partners. There's no way I'd believe such ignorant rumors."

"But... Sect Leader herself just confirmed it. And it's not just her. Several passing practitioners have mentioned that the goddess seems to have unusual feelings for Timothy. Their closeness... it's beyond what you'd expect from a normal couple."

"But..."

A heavy silence fell over the group. Faced with undeniable evidence, even the disciples of Themyscira Sect didn't know how to make sense of it. Stay updated via empire

"Timothy must have used some strange trick to confuse the goddess, making her temporarily change her mind. All we need to do is defeat Timothy, give him a good beating, and snap the goddess out of it. Problem solved!"

Suddenly, someone suggested this, and the disciples' eyes lit up in unison, as if they had just seen the light.

"Exactly! Even if the goddess seems close to him, it might not be what she truly wants! If we beat Timothy, we'll find out the truth!"

"Yeah! Beat up Timothy, save the goddess—that's what we, as her loyal followers, should do!"

"Beat up Timothy!"

"How dare he charm the goddess! I'll make sure he's black and blue when I'm done with him!"

It was as if they had finally found a way out of their despair, and cheers erupted all around.

"Uh, but Timothy's already reached the Holy Emperor level. His power is second only to the goddess."

Suddenly, a voice cut through the excitement.

"…"

In an instant, the entire Themyscira Sect fell silent.

"S-Senior Sister, you're not joking, right?"

When they realized that the one who had spoken was none other than their highly respected Senior Sister, the disciples were dumbfounded.

"Of course not. Why would I joke about something like this?"

"Where did you hear that?"

"I heard it from Abbot Fenvin, who passed by earlier. He wasn't lying."

"…"

"…"

The disciples, who had been so excited just moments ago, now stood in stunned silence.

After a long, awkward pause, they exchanged glances, tears welling up in their eyes. "So... there's really no way to stop Goddess Sylvia from falling in love?"

"I can't believe it! But... it seems like there's nothing we can do."

"I can't accept this!"

"How could the goddess fall in love? She's descending into a sea of suffering!"

The sound of sobbing echoed throughout Themyscira Sect. The once vibrant and hopeful disciples now seemed utterly heartbroken, as if their world had been shattered.

"Who says love can't bring happiness? Maybe you all have some serious misconceptions about romance."

At that moment, a voice called out from the distance.