Chapter 102: The third mother-in-law.
Reality began to set in when Vergil left that morning.
The "Blood Armageddon" was an event that truly captured everyone's attention. A clash between clans that could easily erase one of them.
But this time was different. This wasn't a simple Armageddon like the ones that usually happened between minor clans.
It was a full-scale Armageddon. Two massive clans battling it out… Or rather… For the first time in history…
It was a Triple Armageddon.
Demon Queen Raphaeline Baal and Demon Queen Sapphire Agares were going up against Demon Archon Phenex.
This wasn't just an event; it was practically a national holiday as the entire demon world stopped to witness what was unfolding.
As it was a shocking and significant occasion, the festivities had already started throughout the city. The demon society was eccentric enough, and the world came to a halt!
In the capital, men, women, and children dressed elegantly were heading to the event, while those of lesser nobility were gathered in bars with big screens set up to catch the action.
Basically, it was like the World Cup final.
The capital sparkled with celebrations, and demons, bored with their mundane or exhausting lives, craved high-quality entertainment. So something like this? They couldn't wait to see how this battle would unfold… But one thing was certain… They wanted a real fight, a genuine bloodbath! After all, it was rare to see three clans of such power clashing...
And more importantly, it was two Demon Queens against an Archon.
"They really went all out... security's been quadrupled," Roxanne commented as she glanced around, wearing a white dress with a red flower on her chest, sheer white stockings, and white heels, with a white choker around her neck, completed by a heart pendant.
"Tch, I don't like any of this... I have a bad feeling," Katharina muttered impatiently, uneasy since seeing her mother's face earlier. As for her outfit… she was perfectly matching Roxanne, but in red instead of white. The only clear difference was that she'd chosen a size up, as she didn't want anyone but her husband looking at her… but...
Well, let's just say the "important areas" like her ample chest and hips were still quite snug and nearly spilling out of the dress.
"Ladies, I think you don't need to worry too much. The master doesn't seem the least bit intimidated," Viviane said with a faint smile.
"..." Vergil remained silent, leading the group through the enormous stadium's corridors, which more closely resembled a coliseum.
As for Vergil… he wore an outfit gifted by Sapphire: a long red jacket resembling a coat but without long sleeves, black leather pants, a simple black shirt with three buttons, and of course, a pair of gloves and black boots.
"Doesn't he look like that demon hunter from the video games?" Katharina remarked to Roxanne, who was admiring Vergil's broader-looking back. "Well… style is what counts, isn't it?" she said with a grin. "He looks so hot..."
"Well, that's something we agree on..." Katharina said, her eyes sparkling like a kid who just got candy.
"What are you two doing? Let's go," Vergil called.
Currently, they had divided into two groups… Vergil, Viviane, Roxanne, and Katharina were heading out now, while Sapphire, Novah, Viola, Ei, and Raphaeline were already in the VIP room.
Why the split? Well… Women. That was their current concern; Viviane had to help them get ready because… well, they were quite eager to "compete."
"Alice, stay close. I don't want you getting lost here, okay?" Vergil said, and that's when they finally noticed…
"..." Alice, realizing she was falling behind, quickly ran up and grabbed Vergil's hand, and the little girl's gaze was all he needed to see. "It's all right; no need to apologize."
'I don't like this...' Katharina thought, watching how they seemed to be treated with a bit less importance…
"Think that one more time, and I'll punish you. Do you think I wouldn't know? Just wait until I finish with this, and we'll go on a date," Vergil said with a smile.
"Fine..." Katharina pouted and quickly ran up, clutching Vergil's other arm. "Now I'm excited, darling!" she said.
'So easily manipulated...' Roxanne thought. 'She shouldn't be this naive… she's the daughter of the most dangerous woman in the demon world… Who am I kidding? Even that old woman is being manipulated by him… is it genetic? Probably...'
Then, Alice suddenly let go of Vergil's hand and looked up at him, as if she were about to say something... He stopped and looked back at her in the same way.
"Alright, alright. You want to see the stands? That's fine." Vergil said, lifting her up and setting her on his shoulders.
Seizing the moment, Roxanne quickly grabbed onto Vergil's other arm.
"Huh?" Vergil glanced over and smiled, "I thought my sweet, shy wife wouldn't manage to show off next to her husband. You're really embarrassed by all this," he chuckled.
"Y-yes, I am embarrassed. But you're my husband... and I don't want any succubi looking at you," she said, pouting.
"Hehe~" At Vergil's smile, she immediately blushed, her embarrassment deepening.
"I can already tell my life is going to be complicated... Master, you're a womanizer," Viviane said, walking beside Roxanne, who was still clinging to him tightly.
"What are you talking about? I only care about my wives..." he retorted as they continued strolling casually.
'Liar'
,
Roxanne, Katharina, and Viviane all thought in unison.
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VIP Room – For Demon Queens
Naturally, everyone in the room was waiting for one person...
"Finally, you arrived. I'm pretty sure I told you all to get ready quickly," Sapphire remarked, sizing up Vergil. "The glasses—I'm certain I mentioned you should wear them, especially since you don't know how to control your power. Every time your eyes flash from blue to red, it's going to draw unnecessary attention."
Vergil looked at her and just sighed. "I don't like glasses. Besides, look around… What does it matter now? Look at how this place is vibrating—every demon's going to see me regardless; from some angle, they're going to notice." He shrugged.
"Well, suit yourself." She commented before looking down, seeing something starting to form below. "It seems like it's about to begin."
"The opening is always well-executed," came the calm voice of Raphaeline, who was sipping champagne in the corner of the room.
"Oh, you're here. I thought you'd be with my wife." Vergil commented, and Raphaeline gave a wry smile, "If only I could, but apparently I'm not allowed to look after the 'treasure.'" She shrugged, and the entire room seemed to shake...
"You really get on my nerves, you know that?" Vergil said, as his murderous aura began to spread through the room, focusing entirely on Raphaeline... who, well...
"Child," she remarked, and with a mere flick of her hand, Vergil's pressure vanished entirely.
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Huh? 'He was taken aback.
"She's over forty times stronger than you. Did you expect your little aura to affect her? This one likes to pretend she's weaker," Sapphire said, crossing her legs as she reclined in her seat. Discover stories with m,v l'e|m-p| y r
Before Vergil could respond, he felt a chilling aura emerge from the door...
"Heh~" A seductive smile spread across the face of the woman standing behind him. "I hope you've been treating my daughter well," she said, as she looked at Vergil, who turned quickly.
This time, the sight before Vergil was of a woman who was almost... 'Damn'
,
he thought, realizing exactly what was happening.
She was simply unreal—a stunning woman with long, snow-white hair and red eyes, wearing an elaborate red flower in her hair and ribbon earrings.
But what truly caught Vergil's attention was her lack of modesty. She was clad in nothing but lingerie, consisting of a white babydoll, sheer white sleeves, and an extremely sexy, lacy white thong.
"M-MOTHER!" Roxanne's face turned completely red with embarrassment.
"What? I only asked if he's treating you well. It's a mother's duty to look after her daughter, you know? Especially you—you're easily swayed by sweets," she said with a shrug. "I need to know about my son-in-law," she added, and Vergil's expression cracked...
'Why do all my mothers-in-law look like women in their prime, ready to se—no, never mind, I need to avoid that train of thought', Vergil told himself, trying to focus on something less... steamy.
"Well, I suppose I should introduce myself, shouldn't I?" she asked as she stepped closer to Vergil, circling him...
"Hmm, nice body..." she murmured, running her hand along him slowly.
"Excuse me," he began, keeping a respectful tone but with a hint of restrained firmness. "Would you mind... stopping this, treating me like merchandise?"
Roxanne's mother chuckled softly, showing no sign of stopping. "So full of pride, just as I expected from a son-in-law of a queen," she replied, disregarding his discomfort as she circled him, her sharp gaze catching every detail of his stance.
Roxanne, still embarrassed, tried to step in. "Mother, please, we came here for the Armageddon, remember? This isn't the time…"
"Oh, don't be so dramatic, dear," she responded, a sly glint in her eyes. "I'm simply making sure that this young man is worth your attention... and your time."
"Hurry up and introduce yourself before I cut off your head," Sapphire said, watching Stella intently, causing her to step back slightly.
"Oh… the strongest acknowledges you, so I suppose I should as well, shouldn't I?" she asked, giving a small, exaggerated bow, holding the edge of her lingerie babydoll and lifting it as if it were a dress.
"I am Stella Sitri, Roxanne's mother," she said with a warm, almost seductive smile.