Forced to Sell Myself to the Female Lead After Killing the Male Lead

Vol 2. Chapter 2: Blood Butterfly

Inside the heavily guarded conference hall of the Holy Capital Cathedral, headquarters of the Asumos Church—

"According to His Holiness's instructions, the newly born seventh Demon King-class existence has been assigned the codename 'Blood Butterfly.' Since nobody saw its true body and only witnessed countless blood-red butterflies, that's where the name came from. Also, 'Blood Butterfly' seems to have bypassed Marquis Xiumu-Duke's forces and attacked the Nivelle Mountains directly. At present, the Third Prince of the Snow Night Empire is missing, his fate unknown. After that... 'Blood Butterfly' disappeared, and the Abyss Demon hordes withdrew from Garos Fortress..."

As he spoke, the blond Church knight Felik nervously glanced several times at the lifeless-looking old man in white robes seated atop the stairs.

"F-Father? No, Archbishop? Are you listening?"

Seeing no response from Archbishop Nick, Felik couldn't help but step forward and ask.

The events around Garos Fortress had simply been too shocking.

The arrival of tens of thousands of Abyss Demons.

The appearance of Snow Devourer.

The debut of the Mana Fission Bomb.

And the birth of a new Demon King-class Abyss Demon.

Once these pieces of information spread, they would undoubtedly shake the entire continent.

Even Felik himself had been struck dumb for a long time after hearing the news.

But—

Archbishop!

We're in the middle of a meeting!

Could you stop staring blankly like that?!

Felik couldn't help grumbling inwardly.

However—

Just as he approached the white-robed elder—

Archbishop Nick suddenly slammed the table and sprang to his feet, glaring furiously at Felik.

"I AM LISTENING!!"

"Ehh?!"

Felik staggered backward in shock.

And it wasn't just him.

The dozens of important Asumos Church figures seated around the hall were equally stunned.

After all, in their eyes, Archbishop Nick had always been a gentle and refined old man. Seeing him suddenly roar hysterically like this left everyone speechless.

But Nick no longer had the energy to care about others' feelings.

He stared fixedly at Felik, causing the latter's scalp to tingle.

"I don't care about some new Demon King-class Abyss Demon or whatever secret weapon the Snow Night Empire has! The only thing I care about is one thing! What about Mengxi and White Yama?! Where is the news about them?!"

Faced with the Archbishop's rebuke, everyone present fell silent.

Nobody dared move, afraid of drawing his wrath.

As for Felik, he practically wanted to cry.

"Archbishop! H-how would I know?! There isn't any news about them at all!"

"Nothing?! Useless trash!"

Nick smashed the nearby cup in a fit of rage.

At the same time, regret slowly surfaced in his heart.

He had thought that this crisis would allow the Church to expand its influence in the northern territories of the Snow Night Empire.

Who could have expected an invasion of this scale?

'Damn it!'

White Yama was the Heavenly Apostle he had personally cultivated.

She was the guarantee of his position within the Church.

Without White Yama, he would lose his qualifications to compete for the position of Pope.

And Mengxi!

She was the Child of Destiny!

If something happened to her because of his orders—

Would he still have any place within the Church?

Therefore—

Neither of them could be allowed to die!

Fortunately, the soul pearls of both women had not shattered.

That meant they were still alive.

They had to be found immediately, before something unexpected happened.

Or worse—

Before the Snow Night Empire managed to take control of them...

The more Nick thought about it, the more anxious he became.

Seeing the old man so agitated, one of the priests present cautiously spoke.

"Archbishop, please calm down. The Light of the Sun forces inside the Snow Night Empire have already begun searching, and communication has been established with the Empire. There should be news soon."

"It had better be that way!"

Nick clenched his fists, his expression slightly twisted.

Meanwhile, hatred gradually spread through his heart.

The Snow Night Empire...

Do you think possessing a Mana Fission Bomb means you can contend with the Asumos Church?!

Once Mengxi and White Yama are recovered—

I'll personally deal with you.

A bunch of damned heretics!

—

Meanwhile—

Deep within the eastern region of the Great Winter Forest—

Escorted by numerous Abyss Demons, Yumo returned with Mengxi and the others to the newly built three-story wooden cabin.

Afterward, regarding Mengxi's condition, Yumo used the communication magic stone delivered by Saiboke-Baniya to contact the old butler of the Black Rose Family.

"Hm? About how long will a human remain unconscious?"

"According to the fundamentals of soul theory, exhaustion of soul power requires it to recover to a minimum level before awakening can gradually occur. For a mid-level fifth-tier human, it would usually take around ten days."

"Ten days?"

"Yes. Though there are individual differences. If, as Lady Yumo described, this human girl's soul power is exceptionally strong, then she may recover and awaken in five to seven days."

"I see. Alright, understood. Thanks, Little Sai."

"It is my duty to ease Lady Yumo's worries. Coincidentally, I am fairly knowledgeable in soul studies."

"Not bad, not bad."

...

...

After ending the call, Yumo curiously looked at the faintly glowing blue magic stone in her hand.

This thing really was quite similar to a telephone.

Unfortunately—

It became useless after one use.

Though that probably wasn't a problem.

After all, there were plenty more.

Yumo glanced toward the box of blue magic stones Saiboke-Baniya had delivered earlier, and her brows rose slightly.

Communication magic stones were currently extremely scarce and expensive.

To think Xiao and the others could get so many...

Perhaps she had still underestimated the wealth of the Black Rose Family.

Seriously, where did they even get all that money?!

(The Elves: Hehe. We'll just smile and say nothing =_=)

Forget it.

Money didn't matter right now.

What mattered—

Was settling Mengxi down.

Since she would remain unconscious for at least five days, that was enough time for Yumo to help adjust her body's condition.

Anyway, the Black Rose Family people were currently stationed near Garos Fortress.

After several days, they could simply send the heroine back to the human world through the Black Rose Family.

Thinking this, Yumo skillfully wove together a bed.

A bed made from Wind Chime Bird feathers should be wonderfully comfortable.

"Done~"

A moment later, looking at the fluffy snow-white bed before her, Yumo put her hands on her hips and smiled in satisfaction.

Then she walked over to the chair, preparing to carry the unconscious heroine onto the bed.

However—

The moment she picked Mengxi up, Yumo frowned slightly.

'Enmmm...'

Looking at Mengxi's silver hair stained with blood, the crimson bloodstains covering her body, and the nauseating mixture of dirt and bits of flesh clinging to her—

Miss Yumo found herself hesitating.

How should she put it?

If she left it like this, things would start smelling eventually.

And it wasn't appropriate to let Mengxi keep wearing such clothes either.

Besides—

That bed was so white and pristine.

If she put Mengxi on it like this...

Enmm.

Maybe she should change the heroine into something else first?

Coincidentally, Little Sai had delivered plenty of clothes before.

There were even quite a few beautiful pajamas~

Thinking this, Yumo revealed a slightly mischievous smile.

Those cute and sexy clothes—

She didn't dare wear them herself.

She always felt that once she put them on, her dignity would completely wave goodbye.

But if she didn't wear them—

She could let the heroine wear them!

Mengxi was so beautiful, and her figure was so perfect.

Making her into a dress-up doll sounded rather nice~

Keeping her in that knight dress would be such a waste.

Before she realized it, Yumo found herself looking forward to seeing Mengxi in pajamas.

At the thought, a trace of eager anticipation appeared in Yumo's crimson eyes as she looked thoughtfully at the silver-haired girl in her arms.

Though—

Before changing her clothes—

She should probably take her for a bath first...