Reborn as a Devouring Dragon with a System-Chapter 138: The Abyss (8)

A month passed.

Lyla had spent an entire month with Daniel in the Demon Castle,and by now, their relationship had grown so close—they no longer bothered to hide it.

"Why don’t we go on a tour of the outside world?Let me see what the Demon Realm truly entails, and in return, I’ll show you mine," Lyla proposed sweetly, her arms wrapped around Daniel’s neck as he carried her on his back, the two of them strolling leisurely through the serene gardens of the Demon Castle.

"Do you really want to go?" Daniel asked, his voice calm as they walked beneath the blood-red twilight.

Lyla nodded with a soft hum of excitement. Then, suddenly, she leaned in and kissed him.

"This should be enough to bribe you."

Daniel’s lips curled up in amusement, his golden eyes glinting as he licked his lips slowly—savoring her taste.

"Are you sure this is enough to bribe me?" he asked, teasing.

Lyla blinked in confusion.

"Then how would I bribe you?" she asked, curious and flustered.

Daniel leaned close, his voice dipping into a seductive, velvet whisper.

"Bribe me... in bed."

Lyla’s face flushed a furious red—her entire body stiffening as the meaning hit her. Flustered, she tried to escape from his arms, but she was already trapped.

Daniel laughed as he carried her straight toward the room, her protests drowned in his playful chuckles.

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In the outskirts of the Demon Realm...

A black-haired young man with striking golden eyes, dressed in a sleek black shirt and trousers, walked hand in hand with a golden-haired, golden-eyed young lady in a flowing cream gown.

"The Demon Realm looks far more orderly than what history and rumors claim," Lyla remarked as she admired the sight. Demons moved in calm routines, cities shimmered with a haunting glow—like a majestic human kingdom under twilight.

Daniel simply smiled. It had taken him a long time— teaching the demons how to maintain discipline and order.

He knew he could never fully suppress their primal nature for bloodshed, so he created a dueling ring—a place where they could battle freely without slaughtering one another.

Six months passed.

Six full months they used to tour the entire Demon Realm—never rushing, never weary.

No one would have guessed that the two strongest beings in existence were walking among the people like a pair of youthful lovers.

Their identities remained concealed—not through disguises, but by a powerful enchantment that altered their faces in the eyes of others. They knew that revealing themselves would ignite uncontrollable tremors across both realms.

"Darling, why don’t I take you on a tour of my Realm next?" Lyla offered brightly once their journey through the Demon Realm ended.

Daniel nodded, his expression calm. He had no objections.

Lyla jumped up and down in excitement, eyes sparkling— but she failed to notice the pain and sorrow that flickered briefly in Daniel’s eyes as he watched her.

She dragged him joyfully into the Human Realm, eager to share her world with him.

She showed him wonders—exquisite delicacies and delights that didn’t exist in the Demon Realm.

Their journey through her world was peaceful, filled with laughter, with stolen kisses and quiet moments.

Daniel’s heart, for a fleeting moment, was calm.

But deep within, he wished—if only these moments could last forever.

They spent another six months traveling through the Human Realm. It had been a year now—twelve fleeting months spent touring the world together—and every single day felt like a priceless jewel in time.

"How about I take you to my dynasty?" Lyla proposed, her eyes gleaming with that irresistible innocence as she looked up at Drakion with a teasing smile.

When Daniel saw that look, he knew there was no way he could refuse her.

"Alright. Let’s go together," Daniel replied, smiling gently.

Meanwhile, chaos stirred in the Heavenly Dynasty. The moment word spread that the Heavenly Empress was returning—and not alone, but with the Demon Emperor himself—the entire court erupted into panic.

Many grew vigilant, their thoughts clouded with fear and suspicion. Some even considered "rescuing" their Empress.

When Daniel and Lyla arrived at the gates of the dynasty, they were met not with warmth, but a hostile sea of armed soldiers and fearful citizens.

"What are you all doing?" Lyla’s voice thundered across the courtyard, her divine aura erupting like a storm. "If anyone dares lay a hand on him... you will face my wrath!"

That single declaration shattered the crowd’s defiance. Their bodies trembled under her divine pressure, and a path was cleared for the two of them.

Yet, Daniel and Lyla didn’t spare the crowd another glance. They continued walking together, lost in their love-struck bliss, leaving behind only confusion and disbelief.

News of this soon reached the Demon Realm, causing ripples of shock and bewilderment. Why had their mighty Emperor followed the Heavenly Queen to her palace? The realm buzzed with uneasy questions and theories.

A week passed.

Daniel stood alone beneath the pale moonlight. The silence was heavy—until, in the blink of an eye, a dark shadow appeared beside him.

"Is everything ready?" Daniel asked, his voice cold and composed.

"Yes, Master."

"Then let’s move."

And with that, both Daniel and the shadow vanished without a trace, swallowed by the darkness.

Not even an hour had passed when Lyla—now buried in the exhausting administrative affairs that had piled up over the past year—began to grumble. Her thoughts kept drifting to Daniel. The distance gnawed at her.

Just then, a messenger burst into the throne room, his face pale with panic.

"Your Majesty!" he gasped. "Urgent news from the Fallen Gorge— the Demon Army is marching toward us... bearing the banner of war! And also..."

Lyla’s eyes narrowed. "And also what?" she asked, her voice sharpening.

The messenger hesitated, sweat trailing down his face. "And also... the Demon Emperor is leading them."

It felt like an explosion detonated in her heart. Her mind reeled. Without another word, she vanished from the hall in a flash of divine light, appearing at the place where Daniel had promised to wait.