Deep down, I knew I had made a giant mistake, but on the surface, the only thing this fear coursing through me guided was my mind towards the enslavement of this woman.
Pleasing her was the only way I could get out of this situation, and if that meant getting stepped on, beaten, whipped, or even if I had to give up the last bits of my pride and kiss her feet until the end of time… then I didn't mind.
Slowly, she lifted her foot off my head, but I still continued to stay pressed against the ground, fearful that she might do something else.
"Now, kowtow towards me and repeat after me," The woman ordered, and I quickly got into a kowtow position at her feet, her foot pressing against the back of my head. "I will surrender my loyalty and love to you, Mistress,"
"I will surrender my loyalty and love to you, Mistress," I repeated, and at that moment, I felt something die inside of me.
…
(Arpious POV)
"It's a given she was baited out," The demon assassin said upon returning from his extremely dangerous mission.
Entering the enemy territory where we were sure was supposed to be baited out was obviously a dangerous mission.
"So are you saying we lost her?" The dragon beside me asked.
"It's a possibility… She's probably getting hardcore manipulated or tortured by the queen… I wouldn't be surprised if she eventually gives in and grants her loyalty to her…." The assassin said, completely serious.
『Status』
[Name: Arpious]
[Race: Princess of Monsters]
[Status: None]
[Servants: 7]
[Subordinates: 7]
[Pets: 9]
[Level: 22/200]
[HP: 2000/2000 MP: 2000/2000 SP: 1800/1800]
[Strength: 650]
[Defense: 450]
[Magic: 575]
[Speed: 650]
[Luck: 5]
[Charisma: 150]
[Skills: [Forbidden Magic: ******] [Forbidden Magic: Zeus's Nimbus] [Forbidden Magic: Medusa] [Inspect] [Gluttons Stomach] [Concentration] [Evolution Switch] [Gold Manipulation] [Assimilation] [Forbidden Magic: Hermes] [Invisible Grand Flying Sense] [Ancient Reproduction Art] [Summon: Phoenix] [Summon: Walking Jungle Hydra] [Summon: Overlord Deer] [Summon: Overlord Wolf] [Grand Mind Magic] [Forbidden Magic: Midas] [Summon: Golden Mountain Bear] [Grand Water Magic] [True Queen Overlords Dominating Presence] [Forbidden Magic: Skadi] [Twilight Dragons Vampiric Breath] [Divinity Domain (.05/100)] [Grand Assassins Perfect State] [Immovable Army's Frozen Armor] [Grand Jewel Manipulation] [Grand Jewelers Perfect State] [Godly Senses: 8] [Throne World: Purgatory] [Godly Immunity: 5] [Summon: Blood Slime Wings] [Apocalyptic Weapon Swing] [Heavenly War Flag of the True Hero] [Summon: Heavenly Royal Charred Unicorn] [Weak Celestial Bone Dive] [Weak Celestial Bone Creation] [Aphrodisiac Resistance] [Abyss Magic] [Ten Masks of Emotions] [Unparreled Slash] [Unparraled Walk] [Map of The Plane of Twilight] [Plane Guardians Teleportation] [Instant Foot Smash] [Apocolyptic Weather Manipulation] [Sirens Apostle: Forbidden Healing] [Sirens Apostle: Forbidden Enhancement] [Sirens Apostle: Forbidden Flame] [Shadow Teleportation] [Ground Devourer] [Drilling Claws] [Art of Illusions] [Body Acceleration] [Body Strengthen] [Speed Enhancer] [Muscle Enhancer] [Shadow Drive] [Sun Wrap] [Summon: Chimera Monster] [Monster Control]
[Monster Magic] [Monster Creation] [Monster Influence] [Tiara of the Monster Princess] [Cursing Speech] [Cursing Gestures] [Rocky Camaflouge] [Rock Control] [Rock Magic] [Stone Weapon Creation] [Vault of Cursed Weapons] [Enhaned Learning] [Enhanced Mental Fortitude] [Snake Owl Venom Drip] [Snake Owl Snow Creation] [Snake Owl Pack Call] [Strength of the Troll] [Defense of the Troll] [Snow Spider String Creation] [Snow Spider Etheral Venom Fangs] [Snow Spider Intimdating Marks] [Snow Wolf Howl] [Snow Wolf Cry] [Yeti's Hollaring Cry] [The Ice of a Yeti] [Yeti Snow Magic] [Yeti Ice Magic]
[Body Modification: [Great Wings of the Primordial Hunters Descendant] [Cursed and Blessed Tattoos] [Piranhas Spiny Fin Wings] [Bat Wings] [Aquatic Body] [Monster of Monsters Body] [Ice Dragon Wings] [Divine Mark] [Divinity Trait: Forbidden Magic] [Bloodline of the Devourer of Worlds] [Muscles of The Plane] [Tendons of The Plane] [Forbidden Monster Body]
[Mastered Weapons: [Scythe]
[Soul Equipment: [Fire of Deaths Sword: Raiu] [Fire of Deaths Armour: Araes Dress] [Anapofeyktos Thanatos]
[Titles: [Blessed by the ********* Spirit of *************] [Savage Assassin] [Heartless] [Blessed by a Star] [Chief of the Fire Harpies] [Blessed by the Overlord Spirit of Curses] [Blessed by the Phoenix Mountain Guardian] [Blessed by the Overlord Spirit of Blessings] [Strong Willed] [Catastrophic Level Monster (2814 / 20000)] [Blessed by the Moon] [Blessed by the Emperor Spirit of Gold] [Ruler of the Mountain of Twilight] [Blessed by the Emperor Spirit of Ice] [Blessed by the Emperor Spirit of Snow] [Blessed by Mother Nature] [Alchemist] [Saintess] [True Hero] [Grand Holy Healer] [Grand Bowswoman] [Hard Worker] [Commander] [Respectable Figure] [Grand Assassin] [Blessed by the Overlord Spirit of Light] [Grand Swordsman] [Grand Spearman] [Enchantress] [Jewelry Designer] [Jewelry Maker] [One Who Lost Their Pride] [Naturally Talented] [Godly Spearman] [Respectable Figure] [Godly Swordsman] [One with the Earth] [Plane Guardian] [Enemy of the Succubi] [Monster Princess]
…
Seems acquiring these other skills put my focus somewhere else… I should've been paying more attention… now we lost an important asset.
"Not gonna lie… I think the best course of action is for me to surrender myself. She wants me out of everything else, and I can easily distract her from the inside… and don't worry, I can take a few weeks of torture if need be," I muttered, but the other demons gave me a weird look as if I had just said something insane.
"Seriously?" The dragon asked.
"If that is what it takes to lessen the casualties. Neither side is making any rash move, and that is pretty smart… but we know we need something big to change… anyway, tell us the information you obtained from her. We'll go off from there," I said to the assassin, and he soon explained the situation.
…
After a few days of thinking and slaughtering new monsters, I acquired some new skills that I was very satisfied with.
On top of that, I even acquired a new title that honestly didn't seem all that useful but looked to be something that I could flaunt… though I don't know who would be impressed.
『Status』
[Name: Arpious]
[Race: Princess of Monsters]
[Status: None]
[Servants: 7]
[Subordinates: 7]
[Pets: 9]
[Level: 22/200]
[HP: 2000/2000 MP: 2000/2000 SP: 1800/1800]
[Strength: 650]
[Defense: 450]
[Magic: 575]
[Speed: 650]
[Luck: 5]
[Charisma: 150]
[Skills: [Forbidden Magic: ******] [Forbidden Magic: Zeus's Nimbus] [Forbidden Magic: Medusa] [Inspect] [Gluttons Stomach] [Concentration] [Evolution Switch] [Gold Manipulation] [Assimilation] [Forbidden Magic: Hermes] [Invisible Grand Flying Sense] [Ancient Reproduction Art] [Summon: Phoenix] [Summon: Walking Jungle Hydra] [Summon: Overlord Deer] [Summon: Overlord Wolf] [Grand Mind Magic] [Forbidden Magic: Midas] [Summon: Golden Mountain Bear] [Grand Water Magic] [True Queen Overlords Dominating Presence] [Forbidden Magic: Skadi] [Twilight Dragons Vampiric Breath] [Divinity Domain (.05/100)] [Grand Assassins Perfect State] [Immovable Army's Frozen Armor] [Grand Jewel Manipulation] [Grand Jewelers Perfect State] [Godly Senses: 8] [Throne World: Purgatory] [Godly Immunity: 5] [Summon: Blood Slime Wings] [Apocalyptic Weapon Swing] [Heavenly War Flag of the True Hero] [Summon: Heavenly Royal Charred Unicorn] [Weak Celestial Bone Dive] [Weak Celestial Bone Creation] [Aphrodisiac Resistance] [Abyss Magic] [Ten Masks of Emotions] [Unparreled Slash] [Unparraled Walk] [Map of The Plane of Twilight] [Plane Guardians Teleportation] [Instant Foot Smash] [Apocolyptic Weather Manipulation] [Sirens Apostle: Forbidden Healing] [Sirens Apostle: Forbidden Enhancement] [Sirens Apostle: Forbidden Flame] [Shadow Teleportation] [Ground Devourer] [Drilling Claws] [Art of Illusions] [Body Acceleration] [Body Strengthen] [Speed Enhancer] [Muscle Enhancer] [Shadow Drive] [Sun Wrap] [Summon: Chimera Monster] [Monster Control]
[Monster Magic] [Monster Creation] [Monster Influence] [Tiara of the Monster Princess] [Cursing Speech] [Cursing Gestures] [Rocky Camaflouge] [Rock Control] [Rock Magic] [Stone Weapon Creation] [Vault of Cursed Weapons] [Enhaned Learning] [Enhanced Mental Fortitude] [Snake Owl Venom Drip] [Snake Owl Snow Creation] [Snake Owl Pack Call] [Strength of the Troll] [Defense of the Troll] [Snow Spider String Creation] [Snow Spider Ethereal Venom Fangs] [Snow Spider Intimidating Marks] [Snow Wolf Howl] [Snow Wolf Cry] [Snow Drakes Blazing Loyal Heart] [Snow Drakes Strength Multiplier] [Snow Drakes Speed Multiplier]
[Body Modification: [Great Wings of the Primordial Hunters Descendant] [Cursed and Blessed Tattoos] [Piranhas Spiny Fin Wings] [Bat Wings] [Aquatic Body] [Monster of Monsters Body] [Ice Dragon Wings] [Divine Mark] [Divinity Trait: Forbidden Magic] [Bloodline of the Devourer of Worlds] [Muscles of The Plane] [Tendons of The Plane] [Forbidden Monster Body]
[Mastered Weapons: [Scythe]
[Soul Equipment: [Fire of Deaths Sword: Raiu] [Fire of Deaths Armour: Araes Dress] [Anapofeyktos Thanatos]
[Titles: [Blessed by the ********* Spirit of *************] [Savage Assassin] [Heartless] [Blessed by a Star] [Chief of the Fire Harpies] [Blessed by the Overlord Spirit of Curses] [Blessed by the Phoenix Mountain Guardian] [Blessed by the Overlord Spirit of Blessings] [Strong Willed] [Catastrophic Level Monster (2814 / 20000)] [Blessed by the Moon] [Blessed by the Emperor Spirit of Gold] [Ruler of the Mountain of Twilight] [Blessed by the Emperor Spirit of Ice] [Blessed by the Emperor Spirit of Snow] [Blessed by Mother Nature] [Alchemist] [Saintess] [True Hero] [Grand Holy Healer] [Grand Bowswoman] [Hard Worker] [Commander] [Respectable Figure] [Grand Assassin] [Blessed by the Overlord Spirit of Light] [Grand Swordsman] [Grand Spearman] [Enchantress] [Jewelry Designer] [Jewelry Maker] [One Who Lost Their Pride] [Naturally Talented] [Godly Spearman] [Respectable Figure] [Godly Swordsman] [One with the Earth] [Plane Guardian] [Enemy of the Succubi] [Monster Princess] [Drake Killer]
…
Over the course of the past few days, I had been cutting down the borders of the giant war, attempting to slip in somewhere useful.
"Ugh… I'll just surrender myself and work out from the inside. I'm confident in my abilities now, and with the help of the succubus who is slowly enchanting the borders of the war… we should be able to win with time,"