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Volume 2 Chapter 36 – Debt of a Lifetime

As a human, Morrigan believed that she could never come to hate any gathering where lots of food was involved. Especially if the food was good. And the one made by Demon Castle chefs was most certa...

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Volume 2 Chapter 35 – Tale Older than Time

"More and more humans came to the Underworld, killing one Underworld creature after another in hopes that one of them would bring them the same riches the first human warrior got from the landwyrm....

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Volume 2 Chapter 34 – Winner

After the break, everyone eagerly returned to watch the conclusion of the competition. Some people never bothered to leave, worrying that they would miss something. Morrigan was on pins and needles...

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Volume 2 Chapter 33 – King's Portrait

The moment Galandir began singing, the crowd went completely quiet, surprised by what they heard. A voice so pure, melodious and beautiful that it contrasted with everything that the Underworld was...

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Volume 2 Chapter 32 – Talent of the Underworld

The fifth day of the Festival came with a new wave of excitement as it was the last and most important day. Morrigan donned a new beautiful kimono-style dress. Its black color made a stark contrast...

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Volume 2 Chapter 31 – Dance with the King

It turned out that Annabell was not the shy girl Morrigan initially thought her to be. Once she became entranced in conversation, she kept going. And going. And going. Initially, the fallen girl wa...

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Volume 2 Chapter 30 – Breaking the Glass

"Is that the gem?" Morrigan said, looking at the gem sitting on the pedestal. But she didn't dare to rush towards it as the surrounding empty space around it looked like a prime place to put out tr...

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Volume 2 Chapter 29 – Working Together

The riddles of the sphinx left a lot of participants stumped, as they muttered among themselves trying to figure out the answer. 

"What could be a tree with no roots?" Larissa mused.

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Volume 2 Chapter 28 – Riddles of the Sphinx

"Are you insane? I don't want your demon father to come and murder me!" Galandir protested.

"I am going to agree with the boy. It is not the best move a princess could make, not to mention th...

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New Tier – Admirer

Or to be honest, I've remade the Beta Reader tier into a new tier which is now called Admirer. This tier will be slightly different from others. Instead of offering a certain amount of chapters ahe...

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Volume 2 Chapter 27 – Guardian of the Maze

"Well, that's not… ideal," Larissa muttered, having clearly heard the threatening growl. 

"No! This is perfect!" Morrigan cheered and called out again. "We are here! Where are you?" View Post

Volume 2 Chapter 26 – Magic Maze

"Welcome dear audience to the third and probably the most awaited day of the Nachtstern Festival Competition. As most of you probably know, the theme of the third day is magic. But what you don't k...

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Volume 2 Chapter 25 – Uncatchable Princess

The audience watched with horror as the buildings collapsed in on the raging construct and Morrigan. Lady Lily had gone deadly pale as she watched the projection at the screen from the podium. She ...

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Volume 2 Chapter 24 – Outrunning a Landwyrm

Morrigan looked at the two crystalline eyes from the magical construct in horror. They were honed right on her, ready to capture her the moment she made any movement. Sweat began pooling on her for...

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Volume 2 Chapter 23 – Monster Run

It was the second day of the competition and the third day of the Nachtstern Festival, however, the cheerful atmosphere didn't reach Morrigan. She was still meekly sitting in her room with her eyes...

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Volume 2 Chapter 22 – Puppeteer

"You didn't know? Well, of course you wouldn't. Surely the little cockroach would guard her nasty secret as well as she could," Asdeus cackled.

"Shut up!" Morrigan snarled, trying to break fr...

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Volume 2 Chapter 21 – Old Woes and Old Foes

"Look at all these foods," Deziara, disguised in simpler clothes and with a blonde wig, strode through Linberor Market Square. Delicious smells, both savory and sweet, were mixing up in the air, at...

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Volume 2 Chapter 20 – Fastest in the Underworld

Speeding over the craggy track, Morrigan could see the last obstacle in front of her. She was among the fastest runners while both of her sisters only just had gotten over the giant mountain obstac...

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Volume 2 Chapter 19 – Test of Speed

"Welcome all contestants and our wonderful audience to the Nachtstern Festival Competition!" Azrael announced in a magically amplified voice that echoed through the whole Underworld. "Each time we ...

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Volume 2 Chapter 18 – Festival Fun

"Father, please! I want to go. You promised me that I would be able to go," Morrigan held onto Alphegor's sleeve while he did his best to avoid her gaze. 

"Morrigan, you know that we can...

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Volume 2 Chapter 17 – Competition Sign-ups

The crowd filled with demons, drow, duergar and other Underworld races cheered as Alphephor raised his hand towards them in greeting. Morrigan stood a little bit behind him, on his right, while Via...

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Volume 2 Chapter 16 – The Elven Boy

The elven boy got rid of Morrigan's forcefield so swiftly that she didn't even register what he did to destroy it. She whirled around and then seized him with her levitation ability. It was rather ...

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Volume 2 Chapter 15 – Late Evening Talks

In the evening, when Morrigan was finally freed from the dinner table, she turned into a shadow and sneaked through the busy castle hallways. They were brimming with demons, drow and duergar as wel...

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Volume 2 Chapter 14 – Awkward Dinner

As Alphegor descended downstairs to greet the Fallen Delegation, Morrigan couldn't help but stare at their wings. 

What wouldn't I give up for the ability to fly? Why couldn't demons...

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Volume 2 Chapter 13 – Arrival of the Fallen Delegation

Morrigan rose from her bed a bit after seven, which was more than an hour earlier than usual. Her heart was beating fast and she felt nervous jitters all over her body. Like little pinpricks, they ...

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Volume 2 Chapter 12 – Preparations

Morrigan held her back straight and her head high, taking careful, measured steps across the ballroom. There was a heavy stack of books on her head, threatening to topple over at the smallest mista...

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Volume 2 Chapter 11 – Father-Daughter Time

With heavy steps Morrigan slumbered towards her room, each next step on the staircase seeming more difficult than the last. After the whole fiasco with Viana, Deziara was doubly eager to teach Morr...

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Volume 2 Chapter 10 – Sea of Portraits

"Princess, I think this might be too much," Azrael grumbled as he heaved another five portraits into the ballroom. It was one of the smaller rooms meant for minor occasions and parties hosted by co...

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Volume 2 Chapter 9 – Art vs Duty

Is the shadow under the bowl a bit too light? I think I need to make it a bit darker for contrast. And what about the light reflecting from the table's surface? I think I need to make it more p...

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Volume 2 Chapter 8 – The Underworld Fireworks

Haku's mouth opened wider and fire streamed out of it in a steady current… above his head. Morrigan watched as the fire turned into little motes of flame that gently flowed down and then dissipat...

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