Chapter 236: Reyna’s Provocation and Cunning
Upon hearing this, Lyra nodded and replied, “Please go ahead and tell me.”
A thrilled expression spread across Reyna’s face as she eagerly responded, “What I want from you is ‘The Moonlight Heart Magic Orb’ that Her Majesty the Emperor gave you, Lady Lyra!”
Lyra’s eyes widened at the request, and her brows furrowed in slight confusion.
“The Moonlight Heart Magic Orb?” Lyra inquired, her tone tinged with hesitation.
“Yes!” Reyna affirmed with enthusiasm, causing Lyra to pause, her expression one of indecision.
The Moonlight Heart Magic Orb is a formidable artifact crafted by Morgan Crimson, the Second Demon Emperor.
This orb possesses the fearsome ability to enhance the strength of its user gradually, without the need for any training.
Due to its extraordinary capabilities, it rivals Liliana’s Calamity’s Magic Wand and stands as one of the Demon Race’s eight most treasured artifacts.
For Lyra, however, the orb’s remarkable abilities were secondary to its significance as a precious gift from Her Majesty the Demon Emperor.
Consequently, she was deeply conflicted about agreeing to Reyna’s request.
On the other hand, Leon, taken aback by Reyna’s unexpected request, widened his eyes in shock, clearly visible behind his mask.
“What? The Moonlight Heart Magic Orb? Damn! Is this woman completely out of her mind?” Leon mused incredulously.
As someone who had extensively read many books, he was naturally well-acquainted with the Moonlight Heart Magic Orb.
Ancient texts describe the Moonlight Heart Magic Orb as a relic forged by Demon Emperor Morgan Crimson, who sacrificed all his magical power to create it.
As the second strongest Demon Emperor after Amon Crimson, Morgan Crimson’s sacrifice imbued the orb with unparalleled rarity and formidable power, making it an artifact of extraordinary value and terror.
Thus, he genuinely believed that Reyna was either insane or completely out of her mind for demanding such a precious item from Lyra.
Meanwhile, Reyna, noting Lyra’s hesitant expression, narrowed her eyes slightly but quickly masked her emotions.
“Why, Lady Lyra? Can’t you give it to me?” Reyna inquired, her expression clearly showing disappointment.
Lyra slowly emerged from her contemplation and replied in a nonchalant tone, “No, I can’t give it to you, Reyna. I’m sorry, but you’ll need to request something else.”
Reyna sighed, shook her head, and gazed at Lyra with a mournful look.
“I’m afraid, Lady Lyra, that the only thing I want is the Heart of the Moonlight Magic Orb,” she said with a dejected expression.
However, Lyra shook her head and said, “I’m sorry, Reyna, but as I mentioned, I can’t give it to you. The Heart of the Moonlight Magic Orb is too precious to me, and I cannot part with it.”
Reyna fell silent for a moment, then let out a sigh of frustration.
“Lady Lyra, I didn’t expect Archdemon Aragon’s assessment of you to be accurate,” Reyna said, her annoyance clearly evident.
“Archdemon Aragon’s assessment? What are you talking about?” Lyra asked, raising an eyebrow with evident displeasure.
Reyna folded her arms over her chest, her initial sadness shifting to calm as she explained, “Archdemon Aragon once mentioned that you’re someone who often breaks promises. He also claimed that your position as Her Majesty’s personal maid has made you increasingly arrogant and pretentious.”
Pausing, she smirked and added, “It seems that Archdemon Aragon’s words were spot on.”
Lyra’s eyes narrowed sharply, her previously indifferent demeanor now ice-cold.
“Did he say that?” she asked through gritted teeth.
Reyna nodded slightly, tousling her hair with a small smile. “Yes, Archdemon Aragon did say that.”
Lyra remained silent for a moment, her typically emotionless face showing signs of annoyance.
After a pause, she slowly composed herself and gave a restrained nod.
“Alright, I’ll give you the Moonlight Heart Magic Orb,” Lyra said coldly, causing Reyna’s face to light up with a pleased smile.
“Wait! Lyra, what are you doing? Why are you agreeing to her request?” Leon exclaimed, unable to stay silent.
He was shocked that Lyra was so easily swayed by Reyna’s provocation, especially considering the immense value of the Moonlight Heart Magic Orb.
On the other hand, Reyna, initially elated by Lyra’s agreement, now felt a surge of irritation at Leon’s sudden interruption.
“Hey! This is between Lady Lyra and me, and it doesn’t concern you!” Reyna remarked coldly, fixing a stern gaze on Leon.
She was puzzled by his sudden interference in her plans, leaving her feeling quite upset.
However, Leon remained unfazed by her comments, continuing to fix Lyra with a stern gaze from behind his mask.
“Lyra, you should reconsider your decision,” Leon urged with a grave tone.
Lyra met Leon’s gaze with indifference, shaking her head slightly as she responded in a calm voice, “You needn’t worry, Your Majesty Leon. I understand the gravity of my choice.”
“But…” Leon wanted to urge further, but the words faltered on his lips, leaving him speechless.
Despite his attempts to persuade her, Leon realized Reyna’s claims were accurate, and he had no grounds to interfere.
“Well, I won’t press further,” Leon said with a resigned sigh.
He had not anticipated that Lyra’s hatred for the demon Aragon ran so deep that it could provoke her so easily, despite her usual indifference. This only deepened his curiosity about Aragon and their shared history.
Lyra gave a small nod and turned her gaze toward Reyna, opening her palm.
“The Moonlight Heart Magic Orb, come!” She murmured softly.
*Whoosh!*
A milky-white-colored orb with a radiant glow suddenly materialized in Lyra’s palm.
Reyna’s eyes sparkled with unrestrained joy at the sight of the orb.
‘I can finally have it,’ she murmured with a faint smile.
She had long desired the Moonlight Heart Magic Orb to enhance her powers. However, aware of its unattainability, she had buried that dream deep within.
Now, fortune had favored her, filling her with uncontainable delight.
Meanwhile, Lyra, gazing at the Moonlight Heart Magic Orb, slowly closed her eyes.
*Buzz!*
The magic orb emitted a bright light for a few moments before quickly dimming and vanishing.
Lyra slowly opened her eyes, took a deep breath, and then extended the orb to Reyna.
“Take it,” she said with a nonchalant tone.
Reyna’s excitement was palpable as she reached for the orb, but she was abruptly halted by Leon’s voice.
“Wait a minute, Lyra!”
Reyna’s cheerful expression swiftly turned into one of barely concealed fury as she fixed a menacing glare at Leon.
“Hey! Even if you’re Lady Lyra’s friend, I won’t hesitate to deal with you!” Reyna gritted her teeth, her hands clenched into tight fists.
Leon merely shot her an indifferent glance before redirecting his attention to the Moonlight Heart Magic Orb in Lyra’s hand.
“May I hold it for a while, Lyra?” Leon asked calmly.
Lyra was taken aback by his request but nodded in agreement without hesitation.
“Certainly,” she said as she handed the orb to him.
Seeing this, Reyna’s fury simmered just below the surface, but she refrained from showing any outward signs in Lyra’s presence.
Leon examined the Moonlight Heart Magic Orb thoughtfully, then flashed a knowing smile and cast a playful glance at Reyna.
“It seems I have an idea, hehehe,” he murmured with a chuckle.
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