Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Edith: This is your reward...

"I understand you are full of questions. Go ahead and ask. I will answer them for you as I see fit."

Edith spoke softly, her voice like a gentle breeze, making one feel completely relaxed and at ease.

Su Xuan thought for a moment before asking, "Is the competitor you mentioned in your previous letter Princess Vivian?"

"You could say that. I am supporting another princess from the Royal Family, so there is indeed a competitive relationship with Princess Vivian."

As Edith spoke, she gently picked up a handkerchief to dab the corner of her mouth. "However, she is, after all, just a little girl who has just turned sixteen. Her disposition is still childish, she lacks patience and perseverance, and she’s easily swayed by her emotions. Even with the Power of her Demon Eye, she has only just begun to master it. She’s not yet worth much of my attention. Besides, she is merely a pawn."

"Besides her, there are also two other Princes and a Royal Prince, all vying for the soon-to-be-vacant throne. The situation in the Star Kingdom is far more complex than you imagine. I don’t wish for you and Ivsha to be dragged into these muddy waters."

"..."

Su Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly. ’I’ve already revealed myself to Princess Vivian. It’s probably impossible to stay out of it now.’

"Anything else to ask?"

Edith set the handkerchief down. It was stained with a touch of lipstick and gave off a faint, exotic fragrance.

"Your relationship with Ivsha!"

Su Xuan had always wanted to ask Edith this question, and now he finally had the chance!

"I created her."

As Edith spoke, her gaze shifted to the bright moon in the distant sky. "You can think of me as her mother, or that she is a part of me. It wouldn’t even be wrong to consider her as me. But while she is me, I am not her. Do you understand?"

"Mmm..."

Su Xuan seemed to understand the meaning behind Edith’s words...

"Hehehe~ Your reaction is quite amusing~" A smile played on Edith’s lips as she watched Su Xuan’s reaction.

She stared at Su Xuan for a moment and continued, "Ivsha is a child who never should have been created. For certain reasons, I could not take responsibility for her life and could only abandon her at this church. I feel deeply guilty about it, and could only watch over her Growth in secret. However, leaving a Succubus in the human world is an incredibly dangerous thing. Even if she could resist the temptation of her succubus bloodline as a child, that desire grows stronger and stronger with age."

"She must find an outlet to alleviate the desire brought on by her bloodline, but doing so would likely expose her identity and destroy everything she has overnight. I never knew what to do to save her from this fate. To my surprise... she made a choice herself, and it seems to be a pretty good one?"

As she spoke, Edith shot Su Xuan a coquettish glance, her eyes filled with charm and allure.

"..." Su Xuan fell silent for a moment. He could feel the tenderness in Edith’s words. ’Is this a mother’s love for her child? Yet it’s tinged with a hint of helplessness.’

Also, from Edith’s description, it was clear that Ivsha had no father. She wasn’t even a life that Edith had carried, but an infant born through some other means.

"So, the world doesn’t know you’re a Succubus, correct?" Su Xuan pressed. He realized that the reason Edith couldn’t publicly acknowledge Ivsha likely stemmed from the sensitivity of her identity, and possibly other complex reasons.

"Mmm." Edith nodded lightly, confirming Su Xuan’s suspicion.

"Not only do they not know I’m a Succubus, but they have never even seen my true face. In the eyes of Sister Moran and the others, my features are always blurry, as if shrouded in a mysterious veil. You alone are the exception."

"I-Is that so?" Su Xuan was stunned by Edith’s words. ’I’m the only one who can see Edith’s true face? Does this mean some kind of special acknowledgment?’

"By the way, is Sister Moran human?"

"No, she is half-human, half-succubus," Edith replied. "Although it’s difficult for humans and succubi to have offspring, there are always exceptions. I brought her back from the Abyss and granted her a new life. She is a loyal servant, willing to give her life for me."

Su Xuan couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows. ’Even Sister Moran, who has such a deep connection with Edith, can’t see her true face, but I can?’

’This is more than just acknowledgment!’

’It’s like we’re family!’

"Any other questions?" Edith lifted her teacup elegantly and took a small sip.

A red lipstick mark was left on the rim of the cup, looking particularly alluring in Su Xuan’s eyes.

*AHEM*~

Su Xuan quickly composed himself, realizing he was constantly being captivated by Edith’s every move.

’Is it because Edith is a Succubus?’

’How strange...’

"No other questions. Although, if I had to ask... is the only difference between you and Ivsha really just your hair color?" Su Xuan couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity.

"What? Would you like to confirm it for yourself?" Edith asked in return, her smile beaming.

Although she was smiling, Su Xuan keenly sensed a hidden chill.

"Perhaps next time." Su Xuan smiled faintly, tactfully changing the subject. "It’s getting late, so I’ll be taking my leave."

"Wait, this is for you." Edith suddenly took out a silk scarf and tossed it to Su Xuan.

"What’s this?" Su Xuan caught the scarf and examined it closely. The moment his eyes fell upon it, information about the item appeared in his mind.

[Witch’s Silk Scarf (Rare): A silk scarf from a Witch. +1 Charm, +10 Magic Power. Contains a hint of a Witch’s aura.]

’Witch’s Silk Scarf!?’

"This is your reward. And also..." Edith flicked her fingertip, and a wisp of red Magic Power slowly flowed into Su Xuan’s body.

[You have obtained a wisp of Pure Sexual Desire Magic Power.]

A flash of surprise appeared in Su Xuan’s eyes. ’Edith gave me another wisp of Pure Sexual Desire Magic Power?’

’Is she trying to turn me into the incarnation of lust?’

"One last friendly reminder: a Succubus’s desires will surge as her strength increases. If you don’t want to die, remember to increase your own strength."

"Uh... okay, thanks for the warning!"

After expressing his thanks, Su Xuan turned and left.

’That Ivsha would choose this little fellow... there’s certainly some reason to it.’

After Su Xuan had left, Edith let out a faint smile, seemingly satisfied with him.

Just as she was lost in thought, a black shadow silently appeared in the sky above the church.

"Hmm?"

Edith’s pleasant mood instantly cooled, and her world-toppling beauty was covered by a layer of frost.

She snorted disdainfully, and with a flick of her finger, a wisp of Demon Flame shot out, soaring into the sky.

"AH! DAMN IT!" The black shadow let out a terrified scream but was instantly consumed by Edith’s Demon Flame and turned to ash.

Although the black shadow had been annihilated, Edith still keenly perceived its identity.

"Someone from the Bright Church Court?" She frowned in disgust. "The rats have been getting more numerous lately. How annoying!"

...

After his meeting with Edith ended, Su Xuan walked into the church. The light inside was soft, filling the air with a solemn and tranquil atmosphere.

He happened to see Ivsha standing alone before the statue of the God of Light. Her head was tilted back, her gaze fixed on the statue, with crystal-clear teardrops hanging from the corners of her eyes. She looked so pitiful and helpless~

"Ivsha, what happened?" Su Xuan asked with concern!

"Mr. Su Xuan~" Ivsha suddenly threw herself into Su Xuan’s arms, sobbing as she spoke. "Sister Kelly said that starting tomorrow, for three days, it’s the Bright Church Court’s annual Thanksgiving Rite. She... she won’t allow us to do anything that violates the rules during these three days."

"So, for these three days, I can’t serve you anymore!" Ivsha’s voice was full of grievance.

"The Thanksgiving Rite?"

"Mhm! So~" Ivsha looked up, her eyes twinkling with anticipation. "Please fill me up now! Otherwise, if I can’t taste your Life Magic Power for three days, I’ll break!"

"Huh?"