"Are you a demon as well?" Vanessa gently rubbed the little jade-white fox's small head in her arms.
"Fox fox." The little white fox lifted its innocent, watery eyes, looking somewhat pitiful and confused, resembling a cat that had just been saved from drowning.
"Don't be afraid, the bad guys chasing you have all been captured. You're safe now." Vanessa comforted the little fox, her voice as soft and gentle as a breeze caressing a calm lake, her affectionate gaze creating ripples on the emerald surface.
"How terrible, bullying such a cute little animal." Vanessa's voice, as soft as cotton candy, carried a hint of annoyance and indignation, much like an angry kitten gently rubbing its fluffy paws on its chest. It didn't frighten anyone; instead, it added a layer of charm and cuteness to the girl, an unexpected allure.
What was that saying again? As long as you're pretty enough, even your flaws will appear charming to others.
Upon hearing this, the little white fox seemed to follow Vanessa's mood, curling up its body and deliberately swishing its soft tail, lightly brushing Vanessa's cheek, while emitting a few soft, beguiling fox sounds that could make one's bones feel weak.
This little troublemaker, even without transforming into human form, still managed to exude that enchanting allure.
After all, she was the offspring of the Demon Fox King and the Succubus Queen, and when it came to charm, there was no one more naturally gifted than her.
"Such a cute little doggy, what's your name~?" Vanessa smiled sweetly as she smoothed the little white fox's fur and gently asked.
Little doggy??
The little white fox's mesmerizing fox eyes narrowed slightly. She couldn't tell if it was her imagination, but she felt that there was a hint of deliberate frivolity in Vanessa's tone.
She glanced up at the beautiful girl before her, and the latter's face still wore that innocent, harmless smile, full of gentle affection.
".......It must just be my imagination. Even if she knows my demon identity and suspects I'm not an ordinary demon, she shouldn't know my true identity."
She must have truly not recognized that she was a fox.
However... the fact that she mistook her for a dog was a bit hard to accept.
This woman from the Aeciphysis family really had narrow vision—who in the world would mistake such a beautiful fox for a dog?
The little white fox narrowed her enchanting eyes. She had originally planned to be gentler after tonight, but now, it seemed unnecessary.
"Fox fox." No matter what, she still had to keep up the act and couldn't let Vanessa know she could speak. The little white fox could °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° only make this sound to express her protest.
"So cute~ Baby, it looks like your breed is a bit special? You don't even bark like a dog... Sorry, that was unrefined of me. Your bark sounds very unique compared to regular dogs." Vanessa's voice was as soft as ever, sweet enough to make one's ears tingle.
But the words made Jiuli Xue feel like she had been insulted.
"I thought all dog barks were similar. Like this, for example, woof woof~" As she spoke, Vanessa mimicked the posture of a little dog with one hand, smiling brightly and performing it vividly.
If it weren't for the softness in the girl's eyes that could melt anyone's heart, Jiuli Xue would have truly suspected that the other was mocking her in some roundabout way.
"So, little doggy, what will you do next? You've been chased by those demons so far; it wouldn't be safe to go back like this, right?" Vanessa asked, and before the little fox could react, she answered her own question.
"How about this: stay by my side from now on, and I'll take care of you, okay~?"
Upon hearing this, the little white fox gently rubbed against the soft peaks of Vanessa’s snow-white attire, letting out a quiet howl.
"Does this reaction mean you're agreeing?" Vanessa beamed with a smile as beautiful as a painting.
The little white fox, who had not been paying much attention to the woman earlier, now couldn't help but notice how pretty she was.
Not only that, the little fox could sense a pleasant scent coming from Vanessa, a mixture of delicate white tea flower and dried lavender. Just breathing in the scent and staying in her arms made her feel at ease, as if the bothersome world around her faded away.
This feeling was quite unfamiliar to the little fox, as she had grown up in the demon realm and had no understanding of what safety or peace of mind truly meant.
In the demon world, only the strong could survive. When she was still young, her father had been killed by a human saintess, and her mother had disappeared without a trace.
As the only heir of two great demon lords, she inherited the vast territories of the Ten Thousand Demon Domain and the Thousand Souls Domain from her parents.
However, demon politics were brutal. Other demon lords, who had long coveted these territories, wouldn't let such an opportunity slip. No demon would allow a young child to claim such vast and fertile lands.
Her relatives fought viciously for her inheritance, while other powerful demon lords took advantage of the power vacuum to invade and seize the territories.
She had been used as a puppet, deceived, and sought after countless times. She had nearly died many times, fighting her way through the gates of hell, starving, and suffering beatings during her escape. It was common for her to faint from hunger and injuries.
But those days were behind her, and she had survived. Thanks to her unexpectedly rapid growth, she had taken control of both the Ten Thousand Demon Domain and the Thousand Souls Domain in less than a century, eliminating all those who had conspired against her, including the lords involved.
In the end, her territories hadn't shrunk but had expanded several folds.
These experiences taught her one thing: only strength matters. She also learned a crucial lesson: when dealing with a threatening existence, one must eradicate it entirely.
After destroying the last major enemy’s castle, the silver-haired, wine-red-eyed fox-eared girl stepped on the trembling demon lord's chest, her lips curling into a seductive smile. She spoke in a voice that could make anyone lose control:
"Do you know why, in the end, you were the one to lose?~"
"Because you were short-sighted, complacent."
"You got a little benefit, a little land, and thought you'd solidify and stop, leaving the biggest threat alive."
"If I were you, I wouldn’t be able to sleep soundly until I saw Jiuli Xue's head fall."
"So, what were you thinking? Letting me, this last remnant, slip away time and time again, and still sleep soundly?~"
"I haven't had a peaceful night’s sleep in all these years."
Jiuli Xue's mesmerizing eyes slowly lost their luster as she cupped her face, licking her lips while watching the enemy beneath her writhe in agony, trembling and letting out desperate pleas. Her body shuddered, her laughter full of unrestrained joy.
Seeing her once formidable enemies now beneath her, crushed and helpless, filled her with an exhilaration that made her tremble with excitement.
"Just the thought that you garbage are still alive makes me so excited that I can't sleep at night!"
"I can't wait to come over and torture you to death..."