Demon Sword Maiden

Volume 12 - Yomi-no-kuni: Chapter 126 – Her Highness, The Princess

The Lord of Carefree City’s gaze swept across the dojo, his expression darkening as he took in the scene—the Dojo Master sprawled on the floor, his prized weapon now in Ayaka’s hands. His pupils contracted sharply.

“You possess some skill for a mere woman,” the Lord of Carefree City mused, his voice thick with disdain. “However, I advise you to lay down your weapons and surrender. After all, if I, the Lord of Carefree City, were to personally strike down a human woman, what would that do to my reputation?”

He smirked. “Imagine the rumors—wouldn’t it be disgraceful for a great ruler like me to dirty my hands with something so insignificant?”

The suffocating weight of his aura thickened, pressing down upon the dojo like an unrelenting tide. Even Ayaka, standing at Lily’s side, felt her body tense under the crushing force. Her breath grew strained, her knees nearly buckling.

Yet, Lily remained completely unaffected.

With an air of complete indifference, Lily raised a hand and idly ran her fingers through the silky strands of her long black hair. Despite the overwhelming pressure from a Yomi powerhouse, her hair swayed gently, untouched by the suffocating force.

The Lord of Carefree City’s frown deepened, irritation flickering in his molten-gold eyes. ‘She’s unfazed?’

Lily extended two delicate fingers, holding the embroidery needle between them with a casual grace. “You mean this?” she asked, her tone light, almost amused. Without a second thought, she let the needle slip from her grasp.

“You insolent woman!” the Lord of Carefree City snarled. “How dare you mock me?” His voice rumbled with fury as his aura flared violently. “Fine! I will cast aside all formalities and personally deal with you!”

Dark flames ignited across his massive frame, their eerie glow casting sinister shadows upon the dojo walls. He had no intention of engaging in a true battle—this was not a duel, but an overpowering. He would break her swiftly, crush her beneath his might, and parade her humiliation before the entire city.

This woman would serve as an example—a warning to all who dared defy him.

The Lord of Carefree City surged forward, his colossal hands stretching toward Lily, his oppressive might flooding the space around her. Any ordinary Big Dipper warrior caught in this suffocating force would be utterly paralyzed—unable to so much as lift a finger.

Lily remained perfectly still. But it was not because she couldn’t move.

Without lifting her gaze, she spoke—not to him, but to someone else.

“Captain Renka,” her voice rang through the dojo, calm and unwavering, “how much longer do you plan to remain in hiding?”

“What? Renka?” The Lord of Carefree City froze, his outstretched claws halting mid-air. If this woman was truly one of the Hundred Maidens, then Renka could only mean Captain Renka—one of the commanding leaders of Rakshasa Dojo. She wasn’t necessarily stronger than him, but Rakshasa Dojo was one of the ruling forces behind Carefree City. Even he had to tread carefully when dealing with its captains.

“Heh… and what of it?” he sneered. “Do you truly think invoking her name will save you? You’re nothing more than a servant of Rakshasa Dojo—a mere tool! And I am the ruler of this city, fully backed by Rakshasa Dojo itself!” His smirk widened.

“Even if Renka could reach this place… so what? She wouldn’t be able to save you.” With that, he thrust his massive palm toward Lily, his overwhelming strength bearing down upon her.

“Enough.” A surge of dark energy flooded the dojo as a dense demonic mist coiled into existence. From within the swirling shadows, a figure emerged—clad in sleek ninja attire, her presence exuding absolute authority. Renka had arrived.

“Captain Renka…?” His massive frame stiffened as his golden eyes narrowed. He had no choice but to halt his attack. Her arrival meant he wouldn’t need to lift a finger—Renka would surely deal with the girl herself. Yet, disappointment simmered beneath his rage. That meant Lily would be taken to Rakshasa Dojo… and he would lose the chance to punish her himself.