The sky was not a cerulean blue, but a shimmering turquoise like clear lake water.
A gentle breeze blew, neither too cold nor too hot.
The ground was also a riot of colors!
There were endless emerald green grasslands!
There were lush, verdant primeval forests!
There were continuous ranges of reddish-brown mountains!
And there was a massive ancient castle, strongly reminiscent of medieval European architecture, situated on this boundless wilderness.
Undoubtedly, such a landscape would fill anyone who came here with admiration.
Because this was nature's most pristine beauty!
It was a rare sight on Earth in an era of rapid modern industrialization.
But, at this very moment!
The clear sky suddenly underwent a terrifying anomaly.
It was a dark sun burning fiercely.
The scorching temperature even warped the surrounding space.
Around the dark sun, the surrounding sky was also dyed a profound black, and around the blazing sun, patterns like shattered mirrors continuously extended.
Ominous, terrifying, evil!
It was as if it were an abyss of sin from hell that one could not look directly at, for a single glance would drag one into an eternal chasm.
Yet, despite such a terrifying existence!
The people living in the city seemed to be completely accustomed to it.
They skillfully guided their young children, whose magical power was not yet strong, back into their rooms, preventing the light emitted by the black sun from shining on their children.
Afterward, the adults resumed their previous activities, doing whatever they had been doing.
At the same time, within that majestic ancient castle.
Continuing the same style as the castle, the courtyard was also excessively large.
In this courtyard!
Maid teams, the kind only seen in medieval Europe, were neatly arranged in two rows.
Under the light maid uniforms, each maid had a well-endowed figure.
Even their looks, among the human race, were beautiful enough to rival top international actresses.
In the middle of these two rows of maid teams!
Was an extremely handsome man!
Short, deep brown hair like coffee, a clean, fair face.
He exuded a sharp, cold handsomeness, with deep, dark eyes that held a captivating allure, thick brows, a high nose, and exquisitely shaped lips, all proclaiming his noble and elegant demeanor.
"Radix, this should be considered a success, right!"
The man parted his thin lips, speaking in a slow and calm tone.
This was actually a very strange thing.
Because the maids' positions were actually a considerable distance from the man.
From this scene, it looked very much like the man was talking to himself in the air.
But, a responding voice rang out!
"Yes, Master, you have successfully integrated the Archdemon's True Core of my former master, Dis."
Following the direction of the voice, the sound originated from a small book hanging around the man's neck like a necklace.
The book was only the size of an adult woman's palm.
In the center of the book was a pattern of four connected rhombuses, and the four corners were bordered by an unknown silver substance.
So far, this was a very normal book, no different from any other.
But upon closer inspection, one would immediately notice its uniqueness.
Because this book was actually sealed by a silver chain.
"Hmm, transform back into your human form!"
As the man said this, he gracefully raised his hands and took off the book hanging around his neck.
"Yes, Master!"
The voice remained neither warm nor cold.
As soon as the book's affirmative voice fell, the book slowly floated up from the man's palm.
A strong white light enveloped the book, and three dark light bands extended from within the book, swirling around it.
"['Composition']"
"['Retrieval']"
—Ding!
The sound of breaking chains rang out; the silver lock that bound the book had completely snapped, fully releasing its restraint.
"['Conversion']"
The pages rustled, and many obscure symbols flashed by.
The light grew increasingly intense, completely obscuring the book's appearance, and continuously expanding until the light mass was as tall as the man.
"['Formation']"
Two slender, delicate hands reached out.
"['Execution']"
Two graceful, rounded beautiful legs extended.
The dazzling white light dissipated, and clothing formed from magical power had already concealed the fleeting beauty.
The book had transformed into a gentle and elegant woman.
Radix's features were very symmetrical and exquisite, with light blue hair cascading to her waist, and a black butterfly headband tied on her head.
A black choker adorned her slender neck, and she wore a black strapless evening gown, revealing her full, ample curves and a deep cleavage.
Connecting the choker and the strapless gown was a silver circular ornament.
Radix slowly opened her eyes!
She looked at the man with light golden pupils, a faint smile gracing her lips.
Then she took a step forward.
"Congratulations, Master!"
In response, the man merely turned with a calm expression and returned to sit under the gazebo.
"It's not just me; you should also be congratulated!
After all, only if I successfully integrate the True Core can you be considered to have fulfilled your former master's entrustment, isn't that right?"
Radix's smile did not fade.
She took another step, walked to the man's side, and knelt on one knee.
"Yes, following the command of my former master, Dis, and the agreement with Lord Virion."
"From today onward, Radix·Astil will dedicate everything to Lord Virion Asmodeus."
The man named Virion nodded in satisfaction, then crooked his finger.
Radix immediately understood, stood up obediently, and came to Virion's back.
Just as Virion was about to say something more to Radix.
In the dark night sky, a silver-white pillar of light directly pierced through heaven and earth, striking straight towards the black sun.
Virion's mouth twitched uncontrollably.
At this moment, one of the maids detached from the main group and walked up to Virion.
"Reporting, Lord Virion, Archdemon Beelzebub and Archdemon Asmodeus have sent letters requesting a visit."
The maid knelt on the ground, stating calmly.
"Do you even need to tell me? The Annihilation Cannon has already shattered my magic."
Virion said with a slight headache.
However, he also knew that he couldn't blame his maid for this.
Waving his hand, he gestured for the maid kneeling before him to withdraw.
Objects like ribbons rose out of thin air, all engraved with the Arabic numeral 7.
Radix walked into the range of the ribbons with a smile on her face.
"Let's go! Let's go find the two Archdemons first, otherwise, if my sister blasts me again, the magic I just cast will be for nothing."