kingnovel Chapter 804 - 804
Chapter 804 - 804
"Hmm hmm hmm, hmm hmm hmm~"The girl hummed a South American-style melody.
She scooped up a handful of hot water and poured it over her fair skin, the warmth washing over her heart like a gentle rain, her emerald-green hair floating on the water's surface.
The scene was breathtakingly beautiful.
Only a dense white mist drifted around, blocking any outsiders' desire to peek further.
"Vatler really knows how to enjoy life—even when traveling, he prepared such a large bathhouse!"
Garda happily savored the warmth of the hot water cascading over her body, submerging her delicate form entirely into the water.
This cruise ship was over four hundred meters long. Aside from cabins like the cockpit, kitchen, and crew quarters, it also featured a large bathhouse, bar, sports court, and every imaginable entertainment facility—truly luxurious.
Thanks to Vatler's generosity in lending her the ship to enjoy, it had to be said this was a delightful experience.
"Boom!"
A deafening roar suddenly erupted, followed by a violent shaking of the ship.
Garda's cheerful expression instantly darkened.
Much of the pool water sloshed out, and she nearly choked on a mouthful of her own bathwater!
"What happened?"
She stood up in the pool, letting her naked body be exposed to the air.
"Lady Garda, it's a cruise ship on the left...!"
A panicked cry came from the maid waiting outside.
Garda frowned, wrapped a towel around herself, and walked to the window.
Just then, she saw a massive golden sword light soaring into the sky.
"What is that?"
Shortly after, a figure clad entirely in armor, holding a brown-haired girl with a severed leg and a blonde girl, flew into the sky. Then, with another swing of the sword, the enormous cruise ship was instantly cleaved in two!
"What a powerful demon sword!"
Garda chuckled with keen interest.
"Isn't that the fallen noble daughter of the Warlord's Empire in the arms of that armored figure?"
Her thoughts gradually grew more active.
Earlier, at the Adyrad Monastery, she had seen the Ninth Primogenitor.
To be honest, it had completely taken her by surprise—she was utterly shocked when she saw it.
According to rumors, it should have been taken from the Karlanya clan's territory by Zacharias, and later seized from Zacharias by the armored figure.
From this perspective, it seemed highly likely that the armored figure was hiding in the monastery.
And now, another armored figure had appeared, blowing up Zacharias's ship and taking the Second Primogenitor.
"How interesting... Is it you?"
Garda watched as the armored figure flew away, murmuring thoughtfully to herself.
According to the intelligence, Narcissus knew no magic or curses, and aside from his charm, he possessed no noteworthy power.
But this armored figure was entirely different—with that incredibly sharp demon sword, even an old-generation vampire could be cut down in a single strike.
This didn't match the intelligence on Narcissus.
However, the information she had on Narcissus was outdated, from four years ago. No one knew what Narcissus was like now.
That armored figure might be a subordinate he charmed, but the possibility that it was Narcissus himself couldn't be ruled out.
"We'll see soon enough."
Garda left the bathhouse; she had lost all desire to continue her bath.
Deep within her heart lingered another unsettling question.
"Have I been charmed?"
The thought made her uneasy.
If she had indeed been charmed, that would be simpler—she could just kill him outright.
Yet on the other hand, she didn't feel compelled to obey his every command. If he demanded the Night Empire, she would likely refuse without hesitation.
But over the past two days, his face kept drifting through her mind. When she stepped out for fresh air, she couldn't resist stealing glances toward his residence, each time growing tense with the fear of being discovered.
This unfamiliar emotion was something she was experiencing for the first time.
"If this isn't charm, then what is it?"
Confusion swirled in Gaada's heart.
...
"Hmm... Where am I?"
Veldiana woke in a daze.
The first thing she saw was an unfamiliar ceiling. The room felt rather cramped, and the bed beneath her was uncomfortably hard.
She slowly sat up. Golden twilight streamed through the window, and the air had grown noticeably warmer—it seemed sunset was approaching.
"Eeek?!"
She glanced down and let out a sudden shriek.
"You're awake?"
Her cry drew someone in from outside the door.
Golden hair shimmered in the sunset, shifting through iridescent hues like flames. Sadly, the ethereal, fairy-like face lacked much expression.
"Wh-wh-what happened to me?!"
Veldiana pointed at her clothes, tears welling in her eyes as she glared at the newcomer.
It appeared someone had changed her clothes while she was unconscious.
The outfit was black with a white lace hem, open-backed to expose the graceful curve of her spine. Her legs were sheathed in glossy black stockings, complete with a garter belt near the thighs.
It was clearly a maid uniform!
And not exactly a proper one at that!
"The Director changed your clothes. Your original outfit was stained with blood."
The automaton girl replied with extreme indifference.
"The Director? That armored person?"
"No."
"Male or female?"
"...Technically female."
The automaton seemed slightly troubled.
After a moment of serious thought, she offered an uncertain answer.
"What do you mean, 'technically'?!"
Veldiana breathed a sigh of relief.
If it was a woman, then it was acceptable. Had her body been seen by a man without her knowledge, as the last descendant of the Karliana family, she would have been utterly humiliated!
"Wait, you're—?!"
As she relaxed, Veldiana froze.
Her eyes locked onto the automaton girl, her pupils contracting as if struck by an earthquake, unable to look away.
Embroidered on the automaton's chest was the Roman numeral "Ⅸ"!
"Did you notice, Veldiana?"
A faint smile graced the automaton's lips.
"Nina! It really is you!"
Tears of joy streamed down Veldiana's face.
She leaped from the bed and embraced Nina tightly, weeping uncontrollably with happiness.
"I've been searching for you for so long. I always wanted to take you back, but I heard you were imprisoned, and I didn't have the strength..."
As if reuniting with a family member returned from the dead, Veldiana could no longer hold back her sobs.
"I say, could you stop lusting after someone else's puppet?"
An angry voice reached her ears.
Veldiana immediately flared up.
"This is my family's puppet!"
She shouted furiously, asserting her ownership to the newcomer.
"It belongs to the master's house now!"
The newcomer rebuked her without any courtesy.
"Your family couldn't protect this puppet and has already been destroyed!"