"Awoo!"
Logically speaking, a place like Odin Town shouldn't hold any precious resources, and it is rare for high-level members of the Demon Clan to visit. Yet, the sudden appearance of six Wolf Demons today was truly intriguing. Even a Tier 3 Knight might struggle to handle such a group.
At this moment, however, young Cai'er was managing to escape the wolves' claws time and time again. It was a testament to the young girl's hidden potential. She truly lived up to her reputation as the Saintess of Samsara.
"Awoo! This little girl ran out of the Assassin Temple. Catching her is sure to bring us rewards!"
It was clear that these demons were quite clever, but unfortunately, they had run into a tough opponent today.
"Ah!"
Overwhelmed by numbers, Cai'er’s left leg was gashed by a Wolf Demon’s claw. With a cry of pain, the fair-skinned girl tumbled down the hillside. Her pretty face was smeared with dirt, and a trickle of blood hung from the corner of her mouth. Even in such a disheveled state, she remained strikingly beautiful.
Seeing this, Ilyx knew his moment to play the hero had arrived.
"Xiao Xiao Number One, go slaughter those wolves behind us, but don't reveal your form!"
"Received, Master!"
If all of Xiao Xiao Number One's permissions were unlocked, it could easily slaughter an eighth-tier Demon God. Even at its current base level, handling these wolf pups was a simple task.
"Awoo..."
"Ah!"
In the blink of an eye, four of the six Wolf Demons fell permanently, each with a hole punched through their skulls, as if struck by some blunt object. That, however, was not the main point. The point was that Ilyx had rushed to the girl's side at top speed.
"Little sister, are you alright? It's dangerous here—let me take you away!"
Cai'er was likely not even ten years old yet, but Ilyx was already in his teens, making him look a bit sturdier than the pitiful little girl. Seeing two wolves still in pursuit, Ilyx didn't wait for her consent. He swept the beautiful girl into his arms in a princess carry, held her tightly, and dashed down the hillside at full speed.
"Hum!"
If one looked closely, they would notice a furnace slowly manifesting over Ilyx’s chest. In the world of the Divine Throne, a Spirit Stove was an incredibly important item; possessing one granted a massive advantage over others. While it looked like a Spirit Stove on the surface, it was actually the Divine Maiden Furnace, a quasi-emperor weapon refined by the Great Emperor Hengyu of the Shrouding Heavens universe.
While it appeared to be a weapon, it was actually designed specifically for women. Unbeknownst to anyone, as it operated, it emitted an odorless and colorless pheromone. It had no effect on men, but its impact on women was miraculous. Back in his day, the Great Emperor Hengyu had used this very device to win the hearts of every celestial and goddess across the world, regardless of whether they were already taken. Consequently, the Great Emperor had been cursed at for quite some time.
At this moment, Ilyx was using the Divine Maiden Furnace to win over Cai'er. The little beauty in his arms was currently undergoing the trials of the Saintess of Samsara and had temporarily lost her ability to speak, leaving her no choice but to let him hold her.
Yet, somehow, the cold and cruel world of Cai'er suddenly burst into color. The embrace of the big brother before her was so warm, and the expression on his face was so reliable, it stirred an impulse in her—a blushing, bashful urge to kiss him.
"Damn human brat, stop!"
At that moment, the leader of the Wolf Demons lost its patience. It lunged forward, joining its companion to block the path of the boy and girl.
"Little sister, wait for me. I will protect you!"
Although he only possessed Tier 1 strength, who was Ilyx? He was the Child of Light from thousands of years ago, a man who would eventually become the Scourge of the Undead. His knowledge and cognitive depth far surpassed these monsters. To a certain extent, Ilyx even grasped the power of laws. Even in his current weak, low-level state, he could erupt with power beyond human imagination. Furthermore, Xiao Xiao Number One, still in its invisible state, had reached the wolves' rear. A perfect coordination would be enough to slaughter these two wolves.
Of course, that wouldn't demonstrate Ilyx’s heroism very well.
"Yah!"
Seeing that Cai'er’s eyes were locked entirely on him, Ilyx decided to stop holding back. He raised his wooden sword and charged straight at the strongest Wolf Demon!
"Human, you seek death!"
"Crack!"
The foolish wolf, just as it reached out its claw, suddenly felt a chill in its belly. How? How could a boy with a wooden sword cut through the hide of a Wolf Demon? What kind of strength and precision was this?
"Slap!"
Before the wolf could react, it felt a cold sensation at the back of its neck—it was a finishing blow from Cai'er. As a Saintess of Samsara carefully cultivated by the Assassin Temple, her combat will and control were far beyond those of her peers.
"Watch out!"
Seeing its companion killed, the last wolf didn't flee. Instead, it bared its teeth and lunged at the girl. Ilyx shielded the violet-haired girl with his own chest, then, using the strength of his waist, delivered a beautiful spinning kick that sent the wolf's head flying!
Strangely enough, as the foolish wolf fell, its skull struck a large rock, ending its life in a rather pathetic manner. Assisted by that perfect spinning kick, Ilyx and Cai'er found themselves face-to-face.
And his Divine Maiden Furnace had already taken effect!
"Muah!"
Cai'er, not knowing what had come over her, planted a passionate kiss on the little brother before her without a moment's hesitation. This was the first kiss of the young lady of the Assassin Temple, and she had offered it willingly. It was incredibly intense.
Before Ilyx could even respond, an electronic voice rang out in his mind:
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully capturing the heart of a beauty. The system rewards you with the ability to manipulate spirits and a Stone of Awakening.]
Although it was only a kiss and nothing further had occurred, the system clearly indicated that the girl's heart had been won, so a small reward was always expected. Naturally, since they were both still children, a more intimate relationship was impossible, but the man before her was now permanently etched into Cai'er’s heart.
"Cough, cough, cough! You're being far too reckless!"
Just as Ilyx was about to say something, a cough came from some ruins nearby. It was Shadow Knight One, the expert from the Assassin Temple responsible for protecting Cai'er along the way. Heart-stricken by Cai'er’s escape, the expert had chased after her, only to find the piles of wolf corpses and witness the kiss that had sealed their bond.