Betrayed by the Succubus, I Raise a Twelve-winged Angel

Chapter 279: How to Please the Snow Maiden

The other side.

Aster Grant noticed that after a period of slumber, Lazuli seemed to show signs of awakening.

Without hesitation, he summoned her from the Beastbond Space and gently held her in his arms.

Perhaps sensing a familiar aura, the girl in his arms fluttered her eyelashes slightly before slowly opening her eyes.

The first thing she saw was an incredibly familiar face.

"Master...?"

The long slumber left Lazuli feeling somewhat bewildered.

Gazing at Aster, she momentarily couldn’t fully comprehend her situation.

Upon hearing her voice, a hint of joy flashed in Aster’s eyes.

"Lazuli, how is your body? Is there anywhere that still feels uncomfortable..."

All his worries and questions poured out at once.

Seeing Aster so concerned about her, a warm feeling surged in Lazuli’s heart.

The battle earlier had been intense, leaving them no time to communicate.

After defeating the Bone Demon, she had collapsed from exhaustion, preventing Aster from voicing all his concerns.

After all, Lazuli had truly died once; what if there were any lasting side effects...

"Master, Lazuli is fine, just a little weak..."

She tried to clench her fist but found she had no strength at all.

Aster understood that this was a side effect of overusing the Divine Pattern.

"Don’t worry, Lazuli. Rest well during this time. Once we find the Snow Maiden, your body will recover."

Upon hearing the words "Snow Maiden," Lazuli lifted her head and observed the surroundings, only to realize they had already left the Angel Race’s territory.

She glanced at Aster, and a trace of worry appeared in her eyes.

Aster understood her concern and softly explained:

"Lazuli, your aunt must remain in the Angel Race to guard the forbidden land, but don’t worry, your clansmen are all safe."

Hearing his response, Lazuli finally felt truly at ease.

However, she then realized they were now in the Snow Kingdom —

A completely unfamiliar land, causing her to instantly become alert.

In the next moment, she tried to get up to shield Aster.

Aster gently pressed her back into his embrace.

"Lazuli, you don’t need to intervene this time."

"There are almost no Demon Clan within the Snow Kingdom. You don’t need to be so tense."

"Moreover, even if we encounter danger, there’s still Elara."

Speaking, Aster summoned Elara Silverwood.

Upon her appearance, Elara’s gaze towards Aster was filled with clear respect.

Back when they first met in the Ghost Race, Aster’s power had just reached Monarch Level.

Now, seeing him again, his combat ability was comparable to Totem Level, and he had saved the entire Azurefox Clan from the Demon Clan, becoming the benefactor of their entire race.

Thinking of this, the respect in her gaze towards Aster deepened.

"Master, rest assured. Even if I have to risk my life, I will ensure your safety."

Seeing Elara still somewhat cautious, Aster didn’t quite know how to comfort her.

It seemed that every new Beastbond was like this initially.

Veridia and Scarlett were like this, and so was Elara Silverwood.

Thus, Aster merely offered a few gentle words of comfort and did not pay much more attention.

Afterward, he continued the journey with Lazuli and Elara.

For some reason...

Now Aster always wanted to spend a little more time with Lazuli.

Thus, he didn’t let Lazuli return to the Beastbond Space.

Meanwhile, within the Beastbond Space.

Scarlett quietly approached Lilith, who was sulking on a branch of the Tree of Life.

Having observed everything, the perceptive Scarlett had long detected Lilith’s true thoughts.

She extended a hand and gently poked Lilith.

Lilith turned her head with annoyance:

"What do you want, little imp? Why aren’t you taking care of your sister? Why come bother me?"

Faced with Lilith’s impatient attitude, Scarlett wasn’t bothered and tentatively asked:

"Lilith, should I... mention to the Master about forming a contract with you?"

Hearing this, Lilith stiffened slightly before stubbornly replying:

"Mind your own business! I don’t need that!"

"Besides, I’ve never even considered forming a contract with Aster. What would be the benefit?"

"Soon enough, I’ll be able to restore myself to Totem Level!"

"Why should I go out of my way to form a contract that would drop my power back to Monarch Tier One?"

Seeing this, Scarlett gave Lilith a deep look.

She had tried to advise already.

But the other party refused to appreciate it.

She could only turn away, silently grumbling to herself:

"Saving face while suffering..."

However, just then, Lilith suddenly received a query from Aster via spiritual power:

"Lilith, does something seem off around us?"

Upon hearing this, Lilith lightly probed the surroundings—

Seeing a somewhat familiar silhouette, she ignored it.

What did Aster’s life or death matter to her?

He wasn’t her master.

At this moment, having received no response from Lilith, Aster was momentarily puzzled.

What happened to Lilith?

She was fine before; why suddenly ignore him?

But on second thought, Aster assumed it was due to Lilith’s greatly weakened attributes that she failed to detect the unusual surroundings, thus not responding.

Thereupon, his expression grew wary again.

After all, the combat abilities of the Beastbond under his command were now far from what they used to be; encountering an enemy at this moment would be...

The situation would be extremely unfavorable!

Soon, he discovered—

He had been quietly surrounded by a group of white figures.

Leading them was a snow wolf exuding a cold and icy gaze.

"Human, lay down your resistance and follow us obediently, or else, don’t blame us for using force."

Upon seeing the group, Aster immediately associated them with the "Snow Wolf Clan" Lilith had previously mentioned.

Surrender?

Despite only having Elara Silverwood remaining with combat capabilities, her Myth Five Star talent, coupled with various talent bonuses Aster possessed...

Ordinary Monarch Level would be no match for them at all.

However, just as he was about to make his move—

Lilith’s lazy voice suddenly echoed in his mind:

"If you still wish for the Snow Maiden’s help... I advise you to heed the Snow Wolves."

Hearing this reminder, Aster hesitated for a moment before eventually signaling Elara to hold back from making any rash moves.

After all, their purpose here was to seek assistance, not to make enemies.

Seeing Aster desist from resisting, Seraphina promptly ordered:

"Seize him!"

Aster took a deep breath, slowly raising his hands to indicate he meant no harm.

Seraphina’s cold gaze lingered on him for a moment before signaling her subordinates to advance.

Two cautious Snow Wolf Clansmen approached and bound his hands with specially made ice locks.

Elara Silverwood’s fox tail stood erect in vigilance, but she refrained from resisting under Aster’s signal.

Observing the human’s readiness to comply, Seraphina nodded with satisfaction.

She then left some to continue watching out for the Demon Clan and led Aster back to the Snow Wolf Clan’s base.

To interrogate this human...

And figure out how to appease the Snow Maiden!