The Demon Queen's Proposal
The city lay in ruins around them, wind rushing between shattered buildings as two overwhelming auras collided—one born from mutation, the other from rebirth.
Leon stood unmoving, black devourer energy swirling around him like a rising storm.
Across from him hovered the silver-haired woman, her crimson eyes glowing with curiosity and hunger.
For a moment, the world held its breath.
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The Demon Queen Introduces Herself
The demon woman placed a hand on her chest and bowed elegantly—so gracefully that it didn't match the destruction around her.
"I am Selene, Queen of the A+ Demon Variants," she said, voice dripping with dark charm.
"My job is to hunt, seduce, and devour powerful humans."
Leon's expression remained cold.
"So you're here to kill me."
Selene's lips curled into a smirk.
"No. I'm here to claim you."
Leon blinked.
"…I prefer fighting to flirting."
Selene's eyes sparkled like she found that amusing.
"Oh, trust me. This is how demons flirt."
Her black tendrils curved upward like blades ready to strike.
"But if you want violence first…"
Her tone lowered, seductive and deadly.
"…I can do that too."
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Leon's Power Surges
Leon tightened his fists.
The Devourer Core roared inside him, pumping black flames across his veins.
He took a single step.
The entire street cracked like a spiderweb.
Selene's smile stiffened.
"Ah… so that's the Devourer Core. Forbidden even among demon lords."
Leon's voice cut through the wind:
"Let's see who devours who."
He vanished.
A shockwave erupted where he stood.
Selene's eyes widened just before Leon appeared behind her, palm glowing with devouring fire. She twirled in mid-air, her tendrils blocking his strike with a loud clang, sparks spraying through the night.
"That speed…" Selene whispered, thrilled.
"You're even more delicious than I imagined."
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Their Battle Shakes the Dead City
Leon charged.
Selene danced backward in the air, tendrils slicing through buildings like paper.
Boom—Boom—BOOM!
Every collision between them shattered windows for blocks.
Leon sent a burst of Shadow Energy at her; she absorbed it with her bare hand.
Selene countered with a crescent of crimson energy.
Leon stepped forward, ignoring the cut across his shoulder as it instantly healed.
Selene's eyebrows rose.
"Regeneration? A human?"
Her smile widened.
"No… a monster."
Leon didn't deny it.
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Selene's True Intentions
The battle paused for a moment as Selene hovered above him, her hair softly floating around her like moonlight.
"Leon," she said gently, "I didn't come to kill you."
Leon frowned.
"Then why attack?"
"Because I wanted to see if you're worthy of my loyalty."
Her eyes narrowed with a dangerous excitement.
"And now I'm certain."
Leon hesitated.
Selene floated closer, her crimson gaze locking onto him.
"In this apocalypse, strength rules everything. And you… you're a king waiting to rise."
She leaned in, whispering near his ear:
"I want to stand beside that king."
Leon stepped back.
"I don't trust you."
"I know," she said, smiling warmly.
"But you will."
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System Warning
At that moment, the system flashed red:
> [Hidden Quest Unlocked: The Demon Queen's Oath]
Objective: Earn Selene's complete loyalty.]
Reward: Demon Bloodline Fragment + Harem Slot Unlock]
Difficulty: Impossible]
Leon's eyebrows twitched.
"…Harem slot?"
The system stayed silent.
Selene smiled sweetly.
"Your system doesn't lie. I will be the first."
Leon exhaled.
"Then prove it. Why me?"
Selene's voice softened, her confident mask dropping for the first time:
"Because I saw your soul."
"…And it's darker than mine."
Leon's eyes sharpened.
She raised her hand.
"Let me show you my loyalty."
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The Demon Kneels
Selene slowly descended, kneeling on the cracked ground in front of him.
She placed her hand over her heart.
"Leon Hayes… I, Selene Nightfall, Demon Queen of the Moonblood, offer my life to you."
Her crimson tendrils dissolved into shimmering black dust.
"My body, strength, and bloodline are now yours to command."
Leon froze.
This… was not a trick.
It was a binding demon oath—one impossible to fake.
The system confirmed:
> [Demon Queen Selene has submitted.]
[She cannot betray you.]
[Warning: A Demon Queen is extremely possessive.]
Leon exhaled.
"So you're serious."
Selene lifted her head slightly, smirking.
"You'll learn I take you very seriously."
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A New Threat Emerges
Before Leon could speak, the ground trembled violently.
Selene stood instantly, her expression turning sharp.
"What is that?" Leon asked.
Selene's voice darkened.
"The one thing even demon queens fear."
A gigantic shadow rose from beneath the earth—hundreds of meters tall, covered in pitch-black plates, dozens of glowing eyes blinking across its face.
A Cataclysm-Class Beast.
A monster that destroyed countries in his past life.
Leon's eyes narrowed.
"Perfect timing."
Selene stepped beside him, her aura exploding.
"Leon… if you can kill this monster…"
Her tone trembled with excitement.
"…you won't become the strongest in the world."
Leon looked at her.
"What then?"
Selene smiled—
"…you'll become something the world has never seen."
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