In the vast, boundless Undersea World, there exists a figure whose name strikes terror into the hearts of all: the Underwater Demon King. Known for his cold and merciless nature, he is a ruthless killer who views power as the ultimate pursuit. For tens of thousands of years, he has ruled his domain with an iron fist, slaughtering enemies without a moment’s hesitation or a shred of pity. As for emotions—those troublesome distractions—he held them in total disdain. Once, in a fit of frenzied slaughter, he even turned his blade upon himself. Unbeknownst to him, he had gradually stripped away his own humanity, becoming so cold-blooded that even he became his own target. In time, however, this internal fracturing inevitably weakened his strength. But in his world, strength was everything; without it, one could not survive. Had it not been for this necessity, he likely would have ended his own life long ago.
After the two sides of his nature merged once more, the cold, ruthless aspect remained dominant. Yet, fueled by drink, emotions long buried deep within were reignited. He could not help but recall the moments he had spent with her; those warm memories played in his mind like a film, drawing him in until he felt unable to pull himself away. When he saw her again, that long-lost stirring in his heart began to spread, compelling him to approach her and wonder how she had been faring.
Reason told him he must not, for too many obstacles and conflicts stood between them. Yet his em…
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