Chapter 453: A New Journey Home

Three years later.

Culture and commerce flowed like lifeblood through every vein of the continent.

Civilian-modified airships shuttled through the sea of clouds, their routes connecting every corner, bringing trade, knowledge, and civilization to every part of the land.

Academy City still stood tall on this continent.

Amy and Lise’s “Magic Feather Fantasy” had become an idol group spanning both the human and demon realms.

Their songs and dances spread through every street and alley via magic stones—lullabies for children, love poems for lovers, the brightest ornament of this peaceful era.

As for why a human idol group could become popular in the demon realm?

That was naturally Su Nian’s doing.

She was even a little proud of that.

Red Maple Magic Academy.

Under the silent infiltration of the vast magical knowledge and divine power Su Nian had left behind, it entered a golden age.

Sparks of genius burst forth here endlessly, making it the ultimate sacred ground in the hearts of all spellcasters.

At the same time.

In the centers of every major city in the human world, including Academy City, stood a pair of grand statues—one large, one small.

One belonged to the “Star-Moon Saintess.”

Using the purest holy white stone, craftsmen had carved the figure of a young girl walking toward a million-strong demon army.

She wore a holy white dress, the hem lifted by an invisible wind—resolute and lonely.

Her face was blurred, leaving endless room for imagination.

Only a pair of eyes revealed compassion and determination.

The inscription beneath the statue praised her great sacrifice with the most ornate words.

The other statue belonged to the “Goddess of Wisdom.”

She had bought the human race three hundred years of peace.

She was the moonlight that never faded.

She sat upright upon a divine throne, holding a scepter, her expression indifferent, looking down upon the countless mortals below.

It was a majesty and divinity that mortals could not comprehend.

This was people’s new faith, the eternal light that protected this world.

Countless people knelt day and night before the statue of the goddess, praying devoutly.

They prayed for the goddess to issue an oracle, for her angel legion to swiftly purge the demon realm and rescue the poor saintess who had been captured by the demon king.

They would never know.

The saintess who sacrificed herself for peace and the goddess they worshipped day and night were the same person.

Even less would they know…

At this very moment, this goddess, worshipped by billions of living beings, was deep within the demon realm, having become the demon king’s wife.

The Demon Realm.

The once gray sky and barren land had, under the “Demon King’s” improvements, begun to flourish.

A place that was once a land of death was now thriving.

Of course, as the queen, Su Nian occasionally helped out here with a hint of tsundere pride.

She justified it by saying she didn’t want to live in an ugly place.

Sunlight spilled onto the soft lawn.

The air was filled with the sweet fragrance of unknown flowers and the scent of grass.

Su Nian wore a soft, comfortable house dress, reclining sideways on a lounge chair.

The chilly, majestic aura of a deity had long been replaced by a lazy, gentle maternal radiance, melting into every shift of her gaze.

Her eyes fell not far away.

On the lawn, two adorable little ones were chasing each other.

A boy in a blue little suit had features that were almost an exact copy of Chu Tian.

Despite his young age, his face always wore a cool, aloof expression.

He was reaching out his chubby little hand, trying to catch a palm-sized cyan bird hovering above his head.

It was Little Green in a shrunk form, nimbly dodging the little master’s capture, letting out crisp chirps.

A girl in a pink princess dress perfectly inherited Su Nian’s sky-blue eyes, clear as early summer skies.

She was giggling, running on her short legs to pounce on a black-purple kitten walking with elegant cat steps.

Watching this scene, Su Nian’s heart melted into a pool of spring water.

These were her children.

Her and her owner-husband’s twin.

Just then.

A pair of strong arms wrapped around her from behind.

Warm chest pressed against her back.

The familiar, intensely aggressive scent enveloped her completely.

This embrace had once made her feel complicated, even humiliated and angry.

But now, it was a harbor of unparalleled peace.

“What are you looking at?”

Chu Tian’s voice was low, his chin lightly resting on her shoulder, the stubble on his skin tickling her neck.

Su Nian turned her head, her lips actively meeting his cheek, imprinting a gentle kiss.

“Looking at our home.”

In these three years, under her ban, the angel legion had never set foot in the demon realm.

But they hadn’t been idle.

The angels who obeyed her “protection” oracle had become the most impartial “enforcers” in the human world.

They descended from the heavens, their holy light swords cutting through countless chains of sin.

Troublesome nobles, criminals who oppressed the good—all turned to ashes under the judgment of holy light.

Under the rule of her angel legion, the human world had reached unprecedented clarity.

As for the demon realm, under her owner-husband’s iron-fisted rule and the support of those advanced technologies, it had long shed its barrenness and chaos.

Order replaced slaughter, prosperity replaced desolation.

The two worlds that had once been locked in eternal conflict now shared peace under a delicate balance.

And she, Su Nian.

She was the supreme goddess above the divine kingdom, whose words became law.

She was also the sole queen of the demon realm, worshipped by all demons.

She was the only wife of the man before her.

And the mother of those two children.

Everything was perfect beyond words.

***

Night.

The twin moons hung high.

The lights of the demon capital, “Evernight City,” sparkled brilliantly, scattering dots of light across the black velvet sky.

The two children, accompanied by Little Green and Little Violet, had already fallen into sweet dreams.

Inside the bedchamber, Su Nian lay bored on the soft bed, her snow-white calves dangling in the air, her slender fingers unconsciously twirling her waterfall-like golden hair.

A peaceful and warm life was certainly wonderful.

But she felt something was missing.

Something missing… that thrill that made the very soul tremble.

She rolled over, lying flat on her back, tilted her head, and her sky-blue eyes looked toward Chu Tian, who was focused on processing documents.

In those clear eyes, something began to change.

A flicker of cunning light flashed through.

“Husband…”

Her voice deliberately drew out the final syllable, soft and syrupy, as if it could drip water.

Every syllable carried a coquettish tone and a restless desire.

Chu Tian paused in his handling of the documents.

He looked up, and the moment their eyes met, he read the deep desire in her gaze.

The corner of his mouth uncontrollably curled into a slight smile.

“Want to go out and play?”

Su Nian nodded vigorously, her little head bobbing like a pestle.

Then, as if recalling something, a lovely blush spread across her fair cheeks, and her voice dropped as she added:

“I want… to play in a different way.”

Half an hour later.

The busiest commercial street in Evernight City was buzzing with noise.

Demons of all shapes and sizes shuttled through the wide streets.

The air mixed the scents of sulfur, exotic spices, and burnt food, forming the unique clamor of this demon capital.

A tall man with an ordinary face walked slowly down the street.

Each step was steady and powerful, exuding an air of leisurely grace.

Behind him, a petite figure in a hood followed closely.

The shadow of the hood hid all her features.

Around her neck was a collar made of dark leather.

An extremely thin dark-gold chain extended from the collar, its other end held loosely in the hand of the man ahead.

This slightly unusual pair drew sidelong glances from many passing demons—some curious, some scrutinizing, some with ambiguous understanding.

But in this chaotic yet orderly demon capital, people were already accustomed to nobles keeping slaves.

The gazes only swept past.

Of course, they never imagined.

This man was the supreme ruler of this city—the Demon King, Chu Tian.

And the girl being led like a pet behind him was the supreme goddess of another world, the Goddess of Wisdom who protected billions of lives.

Chu Tian stopped at a stall selling flame-grilled meat.

The vendor was a minotaur.

He used a huge fork to turn ribs of an unknown magical beast over the flames.

The meat sizzled loudly, releasing a rich, oily fragrance.

Chu Tian bought a skewer, the meat pieces drizzled with a spicy dark-red sauce.

He didn’t eat it himself.

He turned around and directly held the sizzling hot skewer to Su Nian’s lips.

“Open up.”

His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried an unquestionable command.

Under the shadow of her hood, Su Nian’s cheeks were already red enough to drip blood.

In front of so many people…

Being fed by her owner like a pet…

An intense sense of shame surged through her like an electric current, instantly numbing her fingertips.

But following it came the familiar excitement and craving that made her soul feel bliss.

Her body’s instincts overpowered the goddess’s dignity.

She obediently tilted her head up slightly, and under the faint gazes around, opened her small mouth, gently biting a piece of grilled meat.

The hot meat, mixed with the spicy, stimulating sauce, exploded on her taste buds.

It was a rough, direct kind of deliciousness.

Chu Tian watched her docile eating, a satisfied smile flickering in his eyes.

He tugged the chain in his hand and continued leading her forward.

They entered a brightly lit jewelry store decorated with extreme luxury.

The walls and pillars were inlaid with luminous crystals, illuminating the entire space as bright as day.

Chu Tian didn’t look at the various priceless gems displayed on velvet.

He walked straight to a counter in the corner that specialized in “special accessories.”

He raised a finger and pointed at an anklet made of shadow crystal.

The anklet had a peculiar shape, carrying a sense of restraint and display, designed to be extremely humiliating.

He said to the elf-eared demon clerk who bowed beside him: “Put this on her.”

The clerk’s eyes flickered between Chu Tian and the silent Su Nian behind him, and a knowing, ambiguous smile immediately appeared on his face.

“Yes, my lord. You have excellent taste.”

Under the curious or mocking gazes of surrounding customers, Su Nian’s toes curled in her shoes from shame.

She could feel those gazes like solid needles pricking her skin.

Commanded by the man’s eyes, she slowly raised her right foot.

The cold anklet, carrying a faint magical restraining effect, was fastened by the clerk’s white-gloved hands around her jade-like ankle.

“Click.”

The sound of the clasp closing was crisp and sharp.

That sound seemed to strike directly at her heart.

This extreme sense of transgression and being possessed made her dizzy with happiness.

To become an possession solely for her owner, to be freely manipulated and displayed by him… she felt she had completely fallen—from the inside out, from soul to body.

She lifted her head.

Under the shadow of the hood, her eyes, shimmering with moisture, overflowed with pure, ultimate love and surrender.

“Husband… please… indulge…”

After returning from Evernight City.

The last trace of regret in Su Nian’s heart was completely filled.

One afternoon, sunlight filtered through the branches of the Tree of Life, casting dappled shadows on the bedchamber floor.

She snuggled in Chu Tian’s arms, watching the eternal dark red moon outside the window, when something suddenly came to mind.

For her, this world held no more regrets.

She possessed the supreme authority above the divine kingdom, the unparalleled honor as queen of the demon realm, a happy family, and that unique, taboo, thrilling relationship with her owner.

“Master husband.”

“Hm?” Chu Tian’s low voice sounded above her head.

“Come to think of it, we’ve already visited every interesting place in this world.”

“My system once unlocked a special function…”

“The permission to travel between worlds—we can go back to Blue Star!”

Affairs of the demon realm and the divine kingdom were handed over in an orderly manner.

They were entrusted to the most loyal demon generals and the archangel Michael.

With the law restrictions Chu Tian left behind, the world-changing advanced technologies, and the divine oracles Su Nian left behind, the future peace and development of both worlds were already paved.

That day.

At the highest point of the Demon King’s Palace, on an open stargazing terrace.

The whole family stood together neatly.

Su Nian, Chu Tian, their twin son and daughter, Su Nian’s parents, and Little Green and Little Violet—transformed into bird and cat forms, snuggling affectionately on the children’s shoulders.

Su Nian closed her eyes, sinking her consciousness into the depths of her soul, communicating with the system that had long merged with her.

[Target World: Blue Star.]

[Use ‘World Travel’ permission?]

‘Yes.’

She murmured in her heart.

“Hum”

The space before her rippled like a calm lake struck by a pebble, spreading rings of golden light.

A huge circular light gate, radiating a soft white glow, appeared out of thin air.

“Let’s go.”

Chu Tian took Su Nian’s hand, his other hand steadily holding their cool-looking son.

Su Nian’s mother, with loving care, picked up their adorable daughter.

The whole family exchanged smiles.

They took a step, facing that azure light, and walked step by step into the gate that led to their homeward journey, and also to a brand new adventure.

The light gate slowly contracted behind them, the glow converging inward, finally turning into a tiny point of light and disappearing.

The End