Dancing on the golden ashes-Chapter 204: Securing the Second Slave
You know, seeing the fear in the face of someone who had been arrogant just moments ago hits differently—it’s almost like ecstasy. Once you try it, you can’t get enough. Watching Khalid, the once confident emperor, now almost piss himself in front of the power I wield and understanding that I do not play around felt like a sweet victory. Finally, he realized that he should drop the marriage nonsense and apologize, but deep down I knew that I had already won. It wasn’t about him anymore; it was about showing myself—and everyone else—how far my power truly stretched.
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"You don’t need to go that far! We can compromise! Like, you can be my main wife, I can even drop all of the others, what do you say?!" His voice reached me, desperate, almost pathetic. It was hard to even take him seriously anymore. Was he brain dead or just trying to mess with me? Did he really think I could be bought off with that pitiful excuse for an offer?
"Do you still not understand the position you are in?" I couldn’t hold it in anymore. The anger, the frustration—it all poured out in a roar. "Fine, fine, so be it. Some fools are better to kill off than reason with!" My voice echoed throughout the city, the finality in it leaving no room for argument.
A massive sun of fire, my last warning, hovered above my palm, pulsing with heat and power. The buildings at the top of the city began to melt, their edges curling and disintegrating in the intense radiance. I could feel the energy building up, the destructive force ready to obliterate everything in its path.
"I YIELD, PLEASE STOP THE ATTACK!" The words rang out, louder than I could’ve ever imagined, and the panic in Khalid’s voice brought a sickening satisfaction to me. His arrogance shattered in that moment, the man who thought he could control everything now begging for mercy. Read new chapters at novelbuddy
With a snap of my fingers, I brought the massive ball of fire back to me, its overwhelming heat swirling back into my grasp. I could feel the backlash almost immediately—my internal organs screamed in protest as the violent surge of soul energy slammed into me. It was painful, but it was worth it. This city, this empire, was now under my control, at least for the time being. I wasn’t planning on ruling it from the shadows, but I had made my mark. The emperor was now my slave, and that was a message in itself.
The thought of it reminded me of someone else—the same sensation of domination I had once imposed. I could still feel his aura lingering, faint but still there. I wondered how the little empire of my cute slave had turned out. Maybe it was time for a visit, to check if they were still abusing women. After all, after what happened last time, I highly doubted they’d have the guts or the balls to try it again. I couldn’t help but laugh to myself at the thought.
Looking down at the city, once so vibrant and full of life, I saw a different world. What had once been a paradise surrounded by the oasis was now cloaked in fear, the mood completely shifted. It felt strange. I’d seen it happen before, but the weight of this moment still hit differently. Doing things like this, I truly wondered if I had become more of a monster than a human in the eyes of the people. Sure, the system had its influence on me, guiding me down paths I might have never considered, but deep inside, I still clung to the belief that I was me. At least, I hoped so.
The eerie voice spoke, its words cutting through my thoughts like a sharp blade. "Everyone fears you, they want you dead, gone, never to be seen again. Is that how you want to be known as? Or perhaps you are ready to turn into that perfect leader the people used to love before the downfall?"
The words hit a soft spot, digging into a wound I had buried deep inside. For a moment, I faltered, but I quickly pushed those emotions down. I wouldn’t let myself be manipulated or swayed by this voice.
Don’t even dare to talk about them, ever, ever again! My thoughts shot out like venom, sharp and angry. I don’t want to know anything, I don’t want to remember. I just want to be myself now. And if these people fear me, good. That’s for the better after all. I’m not the friendly neighbor of the city. I will not protect them. I will kill them if they piss me off.
The thoughts felt like fire, burning away any lingering doubt. This was who I was now. The leader they would fear, the one who would rise without hesitation or mercy. If they wanted me gone, so be it. But I wouldn’t give them the satisfaction. I was done being anyone’s idea of what I should be.
I landed gracefully on the ground next to the emperor, the weight of my presence pressing down on him. Before he even had time to react, a black thread, almost invisible in the air, shot into his nostril. The speed, precision, and power were unmistakable. That was how far I had come—one swift motion, and I had bound him as my slave. In that moment, I knew I had just secured the most powerful ally I could ever hope to have.
"Now, my stupid little slave," I said coldly, my voice dripping with malice. "Tell me, where the hell is that demigod beast? And what exactly do you know about it?" My eyes narrowed as I leaned in closer. "You have ten seconds to answer. Trust me, you don’t want to piss off this fallen empress."
A threatening smile curled on my lips as I stared down at him, enjoying the fear slowly creeping into his eyes. This was it. His life was now entirely in my hands.
