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It's amazing how a single sentence could affect someone. It could be something simple like, 'I'm home!', 'I passed my licensing test!', 'I got the job!', or even something as mundane as 'I'll see you later'.
Sometimes, it could also be something life-changing, like, 'I'm getting married', 'I'm pregnant', 'I got a rare class template!', 'My Superhuman Aptitude rating was high!', or even something like 'I got promoted; we could move into a new house now!'.
Simple sentences, phrases, or even paragraphs like these could leave a profound impression on someone. It could cause a flurry of emotions depending on the intent behind the words said.
And so, when the Prime Earth Federation revealed the conclusion of the war and, by extension, the extinction of the Demon Race, humans as a whole simmered in the rich implications of this event.
'War is over. The Demon Race is no more, driven into extinction. We killed every single one of them. They will never threaten our people or our world ever again.'
'Today marks the anniversary of our freedom from their influence. Rejoice, everyone! Let's celebrate our liberation! '
This announcement comes with short clips of what happened during the war. Yes, there were people who were tasked with documenting the events either through writing or by film. Everyone knew that the war would be a momentous event in human history, and it deserves to be preserved for generations to come.
Understandably, the announcement shook everyone to their core. Some couldn't believe it at first, but seeing the videos published by the army was a slap to reality. There's no way those could've been faked.
Of course, many people were happy about this outcome. They never thought that they'd be alive to witness this historical event. What a day to be alive, indeed.
A dream that spanned through centuries was finally achieved. From now on, humans no longer have to fear for their lives and safety. They don't have to feel worried or hesitant about their freedom because this time, it's as real as it could ever get.
Peace finally arrived to them, and so much progress could be done without them fearing that the demons would ruin it all for them. Such a thing sounds too good to be true, but it's actually happening.
But beneath the happiness and relief most people felt, there were a handful of people who felt at a loss.
Sure, the Demon Race were cruel, merciless, and overall evil. But their existence caused humans to be united to one cause. Without them, this much progress couldn't have been possible.
And while it is certainly a relief that there's no threat to the safety of the world now, without the reason for all of them to unite, some felt unsure of their future. After all, conflicts are normal, but without enemies to unite them, it is almost certain that humanity will point their aggression towards themselves.
This couldn't douse the flames of excitement, though. It's impossible for their concerns to be louder than the drums of liberation echoing everywhere. Whatever their concerns were, it could wait until the celebration was over. Right now, there's a feast to have.
And when the mutual understanding was reached, the rest followed as naturally as it could.
Cedric made Isabella's wildest and most secretive dreams come true. In fact, he didn't just stop there. He gave her something way better than anything she could ever imagine. Something magical and unforgettable.
But this was also when she realized just how 'powerful' Cedric truly was. Even as her throat ran dry from the continuous noises she couldn't help but make, her body pulled and twisted into positions and only served to elevate all the pleasure she felt, and her mind became lost to the constant haze of all the pleasant sensations brought to her. Cedric remained stalwart.
Even after an entire day of non-stop activities, Cedric only had a thin sheen of sweat on his forehead.
And even when all of Isabella's shyness and inhibitions were gone, even when Chrissy and Erica joined in, and even when all three of them were reduced to nothing but a mumbling mess due to overstimulation, Cedric was still as hard as a rock.
Isabella had to think just what exactly she put herself into. But despite her exasperation, her heart felt full and pleased.
Especially when, after all was said and done, she gets to sleep on his chest, embraced by his encompassing and securing warmth. Isabella never felt so safe in her life.
A few hours later, Cedric woke up and left the girls slumbering on the bed. She smiled wryly as he smelled the lingering scent of their previous activities in the room.
He looked at the time and date, and discovering that it turned out that it had been five days since they locked themselves up made him feel a little guilty for going slightly overboard.
No wonder the world felt quiet and peaceful. The celebration of Liberation Day ended two days ago.
He lit up a scented candle in the room to get rid of the musky scent and allow the girls to sleep longer and deeper. They sure need a long rest after what he did to them. He would also make sure that they'd wake up to the most scrumptious breakfast tomorrow.
But while they were resting, he figured that now was the best time to deal with something quite urgent. Something that he postponed for a bit to entertain his ladies.
He appeared in the sealed room and activated the runes he left in there, making sure that nothing could come in or come out of this room unless he allowed it to.
Cedric sat by the workstation there and carefully took something out of his inventory.
It was a shining orb sealed with numerous runic arrays and formations, and at its core is where the soul of Demon God could be seen.
'Now, how exactly should I deal with you?'