THE DEMON KING'S EMPRESS
200 Years (Mysterious Spirit and Mysterious Power)

They spun, forming large globules of pitch-black color. Getting faster and bigger. The interesting sight managed to captivate Lili's heart. He also moved from his seat. He walked over to the wisp of evil aura that was still spinning. With hesitation, he touched the wisp of aura. As soon as he touched it, the wisp of evil aura instantly spread out in all directions and disappeared. Lili was surprised not to be dumbass. He thought that, the blob would attack and hurt him like before. It turned out that it was not as he had imagined. From a distance, he saw a thick plume of black smoke flying towards him. The thick black wisp of smoke stopped right in front of Lili. Surprisingly, the thick black wisp of smoke was shaped to resemble the body of a large tall man with full clothes attached to his body. Lili also observed from the tip of the foot to the tip of the hair. Very similar to a man. If he was not a wisp of smoke, perhaps he was a very handsome male figure with a tall, well-built posture.

"For many years, I have smelled the scent of man. I thought I'd never kiss her again."

Hearing the thick black smoke plume that could speak like a human, Lili became astonished to make. Is this a dream what's reality? Lili pinched her hand and she could feel that the pain was real. And this is real, not a dream.

"Who are you really? Are you a ghost?"

"No."

"Then?"

"The spirit that's stuck here."

"What's different about ghosts?! No, it's not the same."

"No."

"Suah. You said you were a spirit trapped here. Your body must be here, right?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Sorry, may I ask?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Are you the one who killed and ate the witches who entered this forest?"

"Why are you asking that?"

"And I just asked. You either answer it or not. If you don't answer, it doesn't matter."

"If so, what are you going to do?"

"Wahhh... Is your taste bad?!"

"What?!"

"You said you were a spirit trapped here. If you eat a human trapped here, isn't your appetite so bad? What are you staying here for? Waiting for your prey to come by itself? Funnier. What if no one comes? What if the victim has an incurable disease? Oh, it could have been an old man. Isn't that bad."

"You're right. My appetite is so bad. But, as soon as I see you, I become taste."

"You want to eat me? Don't make me laugh. You're just a bunch of dirty auras that should be cleaned so as not to mislead many people."

"You don't realize that your body is full of evil aura?"

"There is no need to avoid. You also know what I'm doing here?"

"Humph!"

"Show your true form? I wonder what your true form is?"

"My form? I'm afraid you'll be interested in seeing it?"

"Are all the men in this country overconfident?"

"Don't beat around the bush. Open your mask first."

The spirit grinned at Lili's words. Although shaped like a wisp of smoke that resembles a human body, when viewed from his posture, he is included in the list of the category of the most perfect man in this country. That thick black wisp of smoke, suddenly spread out in all directions, disperse the shape of his human body. And a beam of light came out from behind the black smoke. Its glare made Lili have to close her eyes a little. From behind the light, it was very clear the figure of a large strapping tall man in full luxurious but elegant clothes, behind a bright red robe. His eyes were thick black. His nose is sharp. His skin was as white as snow and as smooth as jade. Her lips are natural red. The look of his eyes were sharp but stored the warmth behind his gaze. Her delicate voice was melodious, completely soothing the ears of anyone who listened. What a perfect definition of a man. Even Lilie was fascinated by it. But unfortunately, all that had to be destroyed in Lili's mind because she remembered the thick black smoke that said "He is a spirit trapped here!"

"What's wrong? Are you fascinated by me?"

"Ehem.. ahem. Did you forget that you're a mysterious spirit trapped here?"

"I didn't forget. I-i know. But why is your face flushed?"

"I'm just tired."

"You're not afraid I'll eat me?!"

"If you want to eat, eat. Why even ask?! Ouhhh. You're not willing to eat me, are you?!"

"Not willing to eat you. Just that, you're too young for me?!"

"Well?!"

"After all, I've got a wife out there."

"Humph, of course I miss him. More to my son, the fruit of our love."

"Kids? Wait, you have a kid?!"

"Yes. Maybe now, she's the same age as you."

"Oh... So you're not gonna eat me let alone kill me, are you?! That's because you remember your son, right?!"

"Hahahaha..it's ridiculous!"

"Well?!"

"I'm not the bad guy you think I am."

"If not evil then what? Half bad and half good?!"

"My whole life, only once have I met a spicy-mouthed girl like you!"

"me too. Just this once in my life, I saw a spirit that could speak and curse people!"

"I never curse people."

"Maybe you never felt that way. But other people are different. Sometimes when we talk, we think of other people's feelings. But others don't necessarily think the same as us."

"Because of that, are you stuck here?"

"Ehm.yes, that kind of thing. Ahaha!"

"Since you're stuck here, aren't you afraid of dying?!"

"Dead yes dead. The living will surely die. You alone, will you be the guardian of this place?!"

"You think I want this? Stuck here for 20 years, no one wants to help."

"So, when the witch who entered and never came back, is it related to you?! Ahh. No need to answer. You won't answer."

"They deserve to die!"

Hearing her words, Lili was shocked. He did not expect, that some witches who had entered this forest and never returned turned out to be dead. His curiosity was growing. He wants to ask again. But seeing the sharp gaze of the man's spirit made him goosebumps. The gaze clearly depicted a cruel gaze, like holding back a long-buried rage.

"Are you scared now?!"

"No. What am I afraid of. What should I be afraid of."

"But the truth is, you want to be angry, don't you?! Angry at those who set you up! They're the ones who destroyed your meridians!"

"What?! He knows everything? Can he even read my heart? Who is he really?!"

"You must be asking, why do I know everything about you including your heart?!"

"Why?!"

"That's because you and I are in the same boat."

"What do you mean?!"

"Do you not know your own abilities?You are able to destroy the evil aura and control it. Don't you know that?"

Hearing that, Lili recalled the events that happened to her earlier. The incident where he heard the conversation of his parents. The events while he was at the market with his sister, and the events that occurred in this forest of death. In retrospect, there was something wrong with him. Is this the mysterious power hidden in him?

"So you..."

"Yes. I used to study this black magic secretly for years. However, who would have thought anyone would know about it and divulge this matter to the previous King. Thus, my title as crown prince was revoked and given to my brother who is now King."

"What?! The present king is your brother? So, the Queen who is now your ex-wife, opa, I'm sorry. Then what about your wife?"

"So that's it? She married my wife after me?!"

Ctarrr

The sound of lightning and lightning struck above the sky, as if angry to hear this reality. Lili who heard his words, became confused and sad. Plus, he saw the expression on the man's sad face. He didn't know what to do with the man.

"I'm..."

"May I ask for help?"