Malevolent – Chapter 2 – Ailiya-Lingyuan

Almost a thousand years after the legendary First Celestial Augur Knight, the ‘Alabaster Sovereign ¹ The MC ,’ fell into the Helrobus Chasm, in the Crimson Sovereign Year 1987.

On a secluded forest road, a convoy of five large vehicles was speeding along.

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“The corruption, its source still unknown. It first erupted at the Grand Ritual of the Shenluo Empire in Crimson Sovereign Year 998, rapidly polluting the entire city, and spreading throughout Yao Xing with the imperial capital as its epicenter.”

“The corruption is like an existence that erodes everything—whether land, air, or organisms—once in contact with it, they become corrupted. Only those with powerful spiritual energy can barely resist.”

“When air is contaminated, it transforms into deadly miasma. When land comes into contact with corruption, it becomes a dead zone where ordinary living beings cannot survive. When organisms are corrupted, they die painfully from infection… Additionally, corruption uses dead organisms as nutrients to breed monsters called ‘Corrupted Beasts.’ It is precisely because of the erosion of corruption and the invasion of Corrupted Beasts that we humans have suffered an unprecedented catastrophe.”

“According to statistics from a year ago, the habitable land on Luxaris is now only twenty percent of what it was a thousand years ago. And after fighting the corruption for a millennium, the total human population has decreased from 9.6 billion to the current 900 million.”

“These 900 million people are now distributed among humanity’s five remaining powers, of which our Westivian Covenant is one.”

“Above is my general overview of the key points from Professor Boloni’s lesson yesterday.”

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As these words reached his ears, the handsome brown-haired middle-aged man sitting by the window, Boloni, nodded with satisfaction.

“Your summary is very accurate. Excellent, Miss Ailiya.”

With a slight smile, Boloni looked toward the front with encouraging eyes.

There,

A silver-haired, pink-eyed little girl sat properly on a soft seat also by the window.

This girl, dressed in an exquisite black dress, was evidently the child who had just answered the question.

This girl named ‘Ailiya’ had delicate and beautiful features, with long hair as shiny as silver threads, smooth and fine, gently draped over her shoulders, occasionally swaying slightly with the bumps of the wheels. She wore a pair of exquisite silver earrings on her small earlobes, complementing her silver hair and adding a touch of nobility.

Those pink pupils were like two crystal gems, sparkling with innocent yet intelligent light, calmly meeting Boloni’s gaze.

Ailiya’s face was composed, her small hands placed on her knees, proper without lacking etiquette, displaying her good upbringing and elegant temperament.

As well as a hint of maturity different from her appearance.

Looking at this beautiful girl, Boloni spoke again:

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“Well then, Miss Ailiya, let me ask you another question. Even though eighty percent of our regions have been corrupted and occupied by Corrupted Beasts, we humans still manage to barely survive on Luxaris. Why do you think that is?”

“Because…”

After thinking for a moment, Ailiya responded solemnly:

“I think on one hand, it’s because we have the Divine-Graced Maiden, whose power can purify and expel corruption… On the other hand, the three highest-level monsters leading the Corrupted Beasts… aren’t united. They’re fighting among themselves.”

“Correct,”

Upon hearing this answer, Boloni nodded with satisfaction:

“The three highest-level Corrupted Beasts, the Trinity of Malevolence… these three monsters and the Corrupted Beasts they command are in a state of mutual struggle and devouring. For example, the current Abyssal Lord has been fighting to the death with the Celestial Blight… Thanks to the conflicts between the Malevolent Ones, the pressure on us humans has significantly decreased.”

Ailiya added further.

“You are absolutely correct. Very good, Miss Ailiya.”

“Thank you for your praise, Professor Boloni.”

Looking at Ailiya who maintained a humble expression, Boloni couldn’t help but sigh with appreciation, his eyes showing admiration:

“Miss Ailiya, I must admit, you are much more mature than I imagined.”

“You flatter me…”

The girl responded politely.

Although she appeared calm on the surface, Ailiya was beaming with joy inside.

Heehee~

Teacher praised me~

I really am a genius (〜^∇^)〜

No matter what, Ailiya quite enjoyed the feeling of being praised.

However,

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After the brief secret delight, a trace of complex emotion flowed from Ailiya’s pink beautiful eyes.

“Mature, huh?”

She looked thoughtfully to the side.

“I can’t afford to be less mature…”

Ailiya muttered to herself.

Beside Ailiya was an exquisite baby blue basket.

In the basket, protected by a shield, two delicately beautiful twin girls who looked about three years old were sleeping quietly. Their little faces were fair and smooth, as exquisite as porcelain. The two looked almost identical, both with soft silver short hair, with hair as soft as clouds, lightly covering their little heads.

Their little mouths were slightly open, their breathing steady and even, with healthy blushes on their pink cheeks, looking especially adorable. Their little hands were clenched into fists, placed on their chests, giving them a carefree appearance.

Looking at her two adorable sisters, Ailiya couldn’t help but let the corners of her mouth turn up slightly, revealing a doting smile.

But soon, Ailiya withdrew her gaze and earnestly met Boloni’s eyes again.

Her eyes even carried a hint of seriousness.

“Professor, do you also think the Trinity of Malevolence is terrifying?”

“Of course.”

Boloni nodded without hesitation.

“If possible, I wouldn’t want to encounter such monsters in my lifetime.”

“Then why… are we coming here?”

After swallowing, Ailiya anxiously looked out the window.

“This area… it’s the Terran Malevolence’s territory, isn’t it?”

As Ailiya’s words reached his ears, Boloni slowly turned his gaze to also look out the window.

At this moment,

What came into Boloni’s view was a land of desolation,

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The air was filled with an atmosphere of decay and desolation.

The sky was covered with heavy dark clouds, with weak light unable to penetrate the darkness, as if the entire world was shrouded in endless night. Withered trees stretched toward the sky like ghostly arms, seemingly telling tales of endless grief.

Suffocating miasma and black fog were everywhere.

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The convoy carrying Ailiya and Boloni was traveling on the outskirts of this eerie land.

Looking at this lifeless scene filled with intense malice, Boloni slowly corrected:

“We haven’t reached the Veiled Domain yet; we’re just traveling on its outskirts.”

Boloni’s words clearly carried a hint of unease and strong helplessness.

Such words,

Naturally made Ailiya feel more uneasy, and the little girl clenched her fists and said:

“Then why come here, Professor Boloni? Although you’re very strong, Professor, but if we encounter a Vassal… wouldn’t that be…”

“The Terran Malevolence has the fewest Vassals among the Trinity, only four. The Veiled Domain is so vast; we shouldn’t be that unlucky.”

“But why do we have to come here?”

Faced with this question,

Looking at the increasingly nervous silver-haired girl, Boloni explained with complex emotions:

“Miss Ailiya, I’m sure you know that the Terran Malevolence is the existence among the Trinity that least actively attacks humans. Unless foolish people actively intrude into the Veiled Domain, the Terran Malevolence generally doesn’t attack humans. In a sense, it’s the least threatening of the Malevolent Ones. But such a being has an inexplicable obsession with the Divine-Graced Maiden.”

“Obsession?”

“Yes. In the past few hundred years, there have been only five recorded instances of the Terran Malevolence leaving the Veiled Domain. And each time the Terran Malevolence appeared, it was headed for the Divine-Graced Maiden.”

“You mean?”

“Only by taking this route, this road near the Veiled Domain, can we safely deliver you and your sisters to House Anloxi. Your mother… probably wouldn’t dare pursue us here. After all, she is one of the Divine-Graced Maidens of this generation, and the bearer of the Sacred Stone.”

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“Mother…”

As Boloni’s words reached her ears, Ailiya’s expression visibly fell.

“Mother really wants to… us…”

“Miss Ailiya, I know this is hard for you to accept, but…”

“No, I don’t believe it!”

After a moment of inner struggle, the silver-haired girl shook her head emotionally,

“Mother loves us! Mother would never do this to us! It’s absolutely impossible!!”

“Miss Ailiya.”

Looking at the emotional girl with tears in her eyes, Boloni couldn’t help but feel sympathetic.

After hesitating for a moment,

Boloni still decided to tell Ailiya the cruel truth,

“Miss Ailiya, your mother now has become somewhat… she’s probably unable to treat you as she did before…”

“ No! That’s impossible !”

Before Boloni could finish, Ailiya shook her head emotionally.

“ Mother loves us the most!! She would absolutely never harm us! ”

However,

Just as the words fell,

From Boloni’s communicator came an urgent call.

——”Lord Boloni!! Protect the three young ladies! Lady Lianna’s aura has appeared in the southwest direction! She’s rapidly approaching us!!”——

As these words were transmitted,

Boloni’s face instantly darkened, while Ailiya’s eyes contracted, her whole body shuddering, anxiously curling up in the corner.

“Mo…Mother…”