Chapter 277 Bella, Queen Of Destruction
The Crimson Castle itself was a marvel of demonic architecture, a towering fortress standing 500 meters high and sprawling across 2,000 meters. Its blackened spires and fiery aura symbolized the dominance it once held over the land.
As a gesture of honor, Aengus allocated luxurious residences within the castle to his high-ranking subordinates. Those who had demonstrated loyalty and exceptional contributions during the campaign were rewarded generously, cementing their allegiance to their new lord.
The day was spent rooting out any lingering discontent among the remnants of Demon Lord Crimson\'s forces. Aengus ensured no rebellious elements would disturb the fragile peace within the city.
By evening, the heavy work of consolidation was complete, and Aengus finally had a moment of respite.
In one of the castle\'s two master bedrooms, newly redecorated to reflect their tastes, Aengus\' original body relaxed with Aria. The room was an elegant mix of dark crimson and emerald hues, with intricate carvings of nature and destruction intertwining in symbolic harmony.
Aria, seated gracefully by the window, gazed out at the glowing city. "This fortress... it feels more like home now," she murmured, a soft smile gracing her lips.
Aengus leaned back against the intricately designed headboard, his dark eyes watching her.
"This is temporary, my wife —I will create a haven for those who follow us and a nightmare for our enemies."
Aria turned to him, her emerald green eyes shimmering.
"And what about us, Husband? Will there truly be a world where we can raise a family? Where peace can coexist with power?"
Aengus reached for her hand, his touch warm and reassuring.
"I will make it so, Aria. For you, for Bella, for everyone who believes in this vision of peace through Liberation."
As the evening deepened, the quiet of their chamber offered a brief escape from the chaos and responsibilities of their growing dominion.
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In another master bedroom, Aengus and Bella were intertwined on the luxurious bed.
"You\'re really amazing out there, hubby," Bella purred, her voice dripping with admiration and mischief. She straddled Aengus with a teasing, seductive posture, a playful smile gracing her lips. "Let me have a taste of you once again."
Aengus smirked at her, a glint of challenge in his golden eyes. "Looks like you\'ve forgotten what happened the last time, my lady." With a swift move, he reversed their positions, pinning her down firmly by her waist.
Bella\'s laughter echoed, filled with excitement. "Hehehe... I\'m already craving for it, actually. Let your inner beast come out, my dear husband," she whispered coyly from beneath him, her eyes half-lidded with anticipation.
But then Aengus suddenly froze, his gaze snapping to the door.
"What\'s wrong?" Bella asked, confused. Her playful demeanor faded into curiosity as she followed his line of sight.
Without hesitation, Bella activated her Eyes of Curse on her forehead, revealing what—or who—had caught Aengus\' attention.
"BIBI!" Bella\'s voice thundered through the room like a storm.
"Aiya!"
Bianca, Bella\'s younger sister, stood frozen just outside the wooden door, her face pale with shock. She had been eavesdropping on their conversation, curiosity clearly getting the better of her.
"Sorry, sorry, Sister!" Bianca stammered, her tone frantic as she backed away. "I just got lost in this enormous house. I\'m leaving now, I promise!"
Her words tumbled out in a rush as she turned to flee, fully aware that if Bella caught her, she would face a scolding—or worse, one of Bella\'s notorious "lessons."
Bella groaned in frustration, her head falling back against the pillows. "That little brat..."
Aengus chuckled softly, climbing down from the bed to stand barefoot on the cool floor. "She\'s still just a kid," he commented with a shrug, his tone more amused than annoyed.
"Kid or not, she\'s asking for it," Bella muttered, crossing her arms with a pout.
"And where are you going?" she asked, narrowing her eyes as Aengus stood and turned away momentarily.
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Without a word, Aengus reached into his pocket space, retrieving the Essence Bones of Crimson, their fiery aura still emanating faintly. The massive relics floated before him, pulsing with raw power.
Bella\'s pout vanished as she saw the bones. Her eyes widened in recognition of what he was planning.
"Come here, Bella," Aengus said, gesturing to her with a calm yet commanding tone. "I didn\'t get the chance to give you this earlier with all the chaos we\'ve been through."
Bella stepped forward cautiously, her dissatisfaction from earlier fading into curiosity.
"I have no problem taking them," Bella said softly, placing a hand on one of the glowing bones. "But are you sure you don\'t need them to grow stronger? I don\'t want to slow down your progress, darling."
Aengus smiled, pleased with her thoughtfulness.
"It\'s fine," he reassured her. "I\'ll use the corpses and demon cores we collected later tonight. I have plenty to work with. These bones, though—they\'ll be far more useful for you. Crimson\'s fire abilities combined with your Phoenix Fire will make you unmatched in destructive power."
Bella\'s cheeks flushed slightly at his words, a mix of gratitude and determination swelling in her chest. She nodded firmly. "Thank you, darling. I won\'t waste this gift."
She stepped closer to the massive bones, her fingers brushing against them lightly. She felt the searing energy within, a power that could reshape her abilities entirely.
Aengus watched her, his dark eyes warm.
"This will help close the gap between you and Aria. Perhaps not entirely, but enough to show your strength as one of my queens."
Bella\'s lips curved into a small smile. "I\'ll make you proud," she said, placing her palms flat against the fiery bones and closing her eyes as she prepared to merge with them.
With Aengus\' command over
Universal Synthesis
, the room lit up with a crimson and golden glow as Bella began absorbing the essence, her body radiating an intense heat that rivaled the power of the sun. Aengus stepped back, his arms crossed as he observed, confident that Bella would evolve stronger than ever.