The Shining Star Above The Heaven-Chapter 1052: Frustration

In the place where the leader of the devils of this world stayed, Alicia the succubus, who was tasked by the vampire king to be responsible for the world’s domination, received the report of the war.

"Our force that was tasked with the Heavenly Pillar Sect invasion has already done their task wonderfully. Although there are some disciples and elders who managed to escape, we have already burned down the sect’s foundation," a succubus reported not far from her.

"With this, we can start advancing to the next plan regarding the Ebirum Continent. The two nations that border the sect will be vulnerable to a pincer attack," she added.

Hearing that, Alicia nodded in satisfaction. At least there was a breakthrough on one of the fronts that had become their thorn.

Sending their strongest succubi squad from the Dark Lily group was truly a good decision, although there was a risk of being discovered by the cultivators of the sect while they were draining their targets.

As long as they were men, they could be dealt with by the combined effort of the Dark Lily’s members.

"What about Aldrian? I believe they said they were making their move last night," Alicia asked.

"That... we have lost contact with Lady Selis and her group since last night. We also did not receive any report from our puppets in the Gardum Kingdom. I’m afraid that the mission has failed, my lady."

Silence followed.

Alicia slightly frowned and adjusted her sitting position, which caused the single piece of cloth covering her body to shift slightly.

Selis and her group failed?

The group that could take down the powerful sect master of the Heavenly Pillar Sect and several of its grand elders actually failed to take care of a lone man?

Although she had considered this as one of the possible outcomes after hearing how powerful Aldrian was, it still came as a surprise. She had been more inclined to believe that the strongest members of the Dark Lily were enough to deal with Aldrian.

She had never heard of a failed mission coming from Selis and her small succubi squad.

But now she and her squad had truly failed.

This made her question Aldrian’s sexual orientation, since he was able to withstand the combined attack of the five strongest succubi in the Dark Lily group.

However, Alicia’s expression soon turned calm again. She became even more curious about Aldrian, and she could not help but feel challenged. No matter the reason why Selis and her squad failed, she felt that she wanted to try Aldrian herself.

She wanted to test whether Aldrian could withstand her technique. Even if Aldrian was not straight, she felt challenged to make him change.

The fact that Selis and her squad failed meant that this man was different from the others, and as a succubus, she was interested in subduing a man like Aldrian. She believed in her own ability, which was far stronger than Selis and the other succubi. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

In the past, when the vampire king gathered her with the entire Dark Lily group, numbering in the tens for an orgy, she was the last one who could withstand his overwhelming libido.

When all the succubi were sprawled everywhere, exhausted, the vampire king continued to fuck her for days before he was finally satisfied.

If she could satisfy the vampire king, one of the four devil overlords of the First Heaven, then she believed she could ensnare Aldrian. Subduing someone like Aldrian would become another achievement for her, and save them from the threat of losing this world.

She smiled as she looked at the succubus who had delivered the report. The succubus remained silent, waiting for her words.

"For now, focus on the Ebirum Continent. Order the troops there to keep advancing since the Heavenly Pillar Sect is already gone. As for the Gardum Kingdom, let me think about how I will deal with Aldrian first," she said.

"Yes, my lady," the succubus replied before leaving the hall.

Left alone, Alicia looked at the empty hall with a lingering smile. She reclined lazily, her posture shifting in a way that made her sensual body appear even more alluring.

’Ah, I cannot wait to meet him. I wonder if I can tame him,’ she thought.

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On the next day, the news of the fall of the Heavenly Pillar Sect had already reached the populace of the Gardum Kingdom. They were talking about it as a tragedy for the world, since one of the great powers had fallen. It made them lament the fate of the sect, which had a long history in this world.

This kind of news was not new to them. In the past, there had already been great nations and powerful organizations that fell because of the devils. The fall of the Heavenly Pillar Sect only added another name to the list of great powers that had already collapsed in this world.

This also made the populace feel grateful to the heavens that their kingdom did not share the same fate as those powers. They felt truly blessed that someone like Aldrian had come to their kingdom.

In the capital city, the situation this day was more festive, as many nobles from across the kingdom had suddenly arrived. The denizens of the capital did not know why so many nobles had come, but those who were aware began spreading the news about the banquet that would be held tonight.

A banquet to celebrate their victory against the devils within the kingdom.

It was natural that the common people had not heard about it, since the royal family, as the host, announced it only to the nobles and kept it from the general populace.

Although the populace had their own opinions regarding a banquet being held at such a time, when the devils were wreaking havoc in other parts of the world, they did not openly express them.

Even though it might have seemed insensitive, they believed that a banquet for the nobles who had fought on the frontlines did no harm.

As the night kept approaching, the number of nobles arriving in the capital continued to increase. The streets became busy as noble carriages passed through them. Sometimes, on a single street, three noble families could be seen arriving at the same time.

At this moment, inside one of the carriages moving toward the nobles’ district, Marquess Beruin was looking out at the street. He was alone, and his expression appeared normal.

But inwardly, he was thinking about the situation he was in. The fact that the devils had lost in the Gardum Kingdom so swiftly, without him being able to do anything, was truly beyond his expectations.

He had not even had the time to plan anything against Aldrian before Aldrian and the kingdom’s troops swept away all the devil forces on the frontlines.

Thanks to that, it attracted the attention of his highest leader, Lady Alicia, and she even sent one of the elite succubi squads after Aldrian.

However, the fact that he had not heard anything regarding this matter even after Lady Alicia sent those succubi led him to conclude that they had failed. The squad of succubi that could easily ensnare a peak pseudo immortal cultivator had actually failed.

And for Lady Alicia to only order him and the others in the Gardum Kingdom to keep watching Aldrian was a sign that she had still not found a way to deal with him.

’Why did the situation in the Ebirum Continent not happen here? Aish, that bastard, where the hell did he come from?’ he thought in frustration.

He was truly pissed off at Aldrian’s existence for ruining all of their plans. He could not do anything now, as he did not want to attract unnecessary attention from Aldrian.

After the attack two days ago, Aldrian would surely be more wary of any tricks from the devils.

’Whatever, I will do what I can for now. I have to keep hiding from that bastard’s attention. There might be an opportunity in the future for us to kill him.’

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The sun had already set, and the night sky returned once again. The streets leading toward the royal palace were crowded with carriages as many nobles made their way to the palace.

On one side of the palace grounds, many carriages were already arranged neatly, and there were comfortable resting areas prepared for the coachmen so they could wait for their masters who were attending the banquet.

Many nobles had already entered the banquet hall, wearing their finest attire to display their status. Some nobles did not come alone and brought their family members along.

Most of them brought their descendants, especially if they had daughters.

They made their daughters appear as attractive as possible. The sight of so many beauties in the hall made the young masters present unable to look away from them. Many fragrant flowers passed before their eyes, as if waiting to be picked.

They felt grateful that their parents had asked them to accompany them on this occasion so they could indulge in such a pleasing sight.

However, they knew why there were far more beauties at this banquet compared to those in the past. As descendants of noble families, they could sense the schemes and intentions behind the other nobles.

It was all to attract the big fish who had become the target of many nobles tonight.

The one who had become the hottest topic since his appearance in the war.

Who else could it be but the man named Aldrian?

It was not uncommon to attract someone using beauties. However, some young masters present felt bitter, as their crushes were also being used as tools to attract Aldrian.

They could not show their displeasure, since they understood that each noble family had its own interests. Moreover, Aldrian’s achievements were real, and he was worthy of receiving all this attention.

After waiting for a while, the time for the banquet to begin arrived. All the invited nobles had already gathered inside the large banquet hall.

However, at the last moment, another figure stepped into the hall, instantly drawing the attention of many nobles.