The Legend of the ruthless Empress Freya

Chapter 174 Game Of Lies II

- POV General -

"Freya my dear child...a little over a month has passed on the surface and in your Empire."

The moment Titania had said this sentence, no more noise could be heard where the three women were. Then suddenly, a cold wind emerged from Freya who did not move but could not control her icy aura when her emotions were powerful. At the words of the Goddess, even Kira who had been playing dumb had stood up with a face of shock after hearing the news.

The cold breeze that had suddenly risen stopped almost as quickly, showing that the she-wolf was in control, but everything remained silent. Only a few seconds had passed but the atmosphere was already heavy and at that moment even Titania did not dare to speak. Freya and Kira knew that the time had changed when they were in the crypt, but neither of them had thought about a month or more.

"How come we were gone for so long ? I...the...in the crypt we stayed almost 2 days ! I...that's impossible !"

Kira was the first to speak, addressing the Goddess, pretending not to understand so as not to arouse any suspicion. Of course, just like her older sister, she was aware that all this was due to the Time magic that had invaded them after the black door. Seeing that the Empress was still not speaking, the Princess was the first to speak and so the game of lies began.

"I...well...there was Time magic in this crypt. I didn't think it would be active after all this time but...it seems it is. Still, it must have been worth it, right ? Freya, the reason I pointed you to this place is because there had to be a way inside for you to understand your past...what did you find there ?"

That's it, Titania had just asked one of the questions that had been burning in her mind since she had appeared before the two sisters. She knew perfectly well what was under the ground because she had tried for years to access it without success. Part of her sleeping curse also came from there because Kalaa, even after being defeated, had protected her family's journal with her last strength.

The Goddess had been unable to pass through the doors, cross the black void, arrive in the hall of the pantheon, let alone enter it to access the book. However, for some reason that was still unknown to Freya, Titania had still managed to alter the cover of the book with illusionary magic. This was all part of her ploy to let the Empress take the journal for her without remembering anything.

Unfortunately, during her journey, Freya had developed her own system through the demons she had encountered. What Titania had never taken into account was that her demon blood, the blood of the demon Goddess she had been, was very powerful. Despite the system she had assigned to her to act on her memories and still allow her to regain her powers, Lucifer was back.

"What I found there ? An old book without interest which gave me a crazy headache ! Titania, are you making fun of me ? We crossed the different rooms that were under the earth, we fought demons at the risk of our lives and all that for what ? A book that doesn't help me at all and a month of absence..."

The black-haired she-wolf had said these words in a calm voice but this time had knowingly approached a slightly lost and angry face. Titania was not to know that the journal was still in her possession, let alone that it had allowed her to recover her memories that were now sleeping inside her. Freya had not even finished going through its pages, so she had to keep it at all costs.

"But...this journal...ahem...this old book, don't you have it with you ? Can I see it ? If you couldn't discover its potential, I'm sure I can do it for you !"

"I'm sorry. It's still underground, probably overgrown as we speak."

"You..."

Titania's tender and loving face was now tense and it was not difficult to understand that she was doing her best not to explode with anger. After all, she had been waiting for this moment for thousands of years and finally Freya had just crushed her expectations with a detached look as if nothing had happened. Just as the Goddess was about to speak again, Kira's innocent voice rose in the air followed by her older sister's.

"Onee-san ! Why don't you talk about what you've managed to do ?"

"Kira, shut up !"

For the first time, the Empress had taken a panicked air when she had heard her little sister asked her question. This reaction and this question had not escaped Titania who had raised her head with an intrigued air. Smiling first in Kira's direction, her face closed as she turned to Freya before speaking. Her voice was still soft but firmer, carrying a hint of contempt that did not escape the she-wolf.

"What have you been hiding from me ? I know you don't want to tell me everything, but I've given you a new life here so that you can take your revenge on humans and protect your loved ones. Haven't I always helped you ? I know I may sound suspicious, but I swear on everything I hold dear that I am on your side."

Although the situation annoyed the Goddess, the idea that Freya was afraid of her made her smile. Lucifer, the one who in her past had made her tremble many times, stood there before her, dancing in the palm of her hand. The she-wolf did not answer and was now frowning, seeming to think about what to say. Her violet eyes did not know where to rest, her hands were clammy and for the first time she stammered.

"I...well...that...I..."

Titania had the arms crossed on her chest and enjoyed this moment, almost thanking Kira for having taken her in surprise. At this moment, the silver vixen, leaned to the ear of the Empress to whisper some words to her. Unfortunately, being in the Goddess' domain, the latter did not need to probe their minds to hear clearly what Kira was whispering.

"Onee-san, I...no, Freya...I know you're very suspicious but even after everything you've told me I...I want to trust Titania. Yes we don't know much about her but...what if in the end she is doing all this to protect us ?"

"Kira...why of all the moments, did you choose this one to tell me this ? Do you...do you realize that you are ruining everything ?"

"But...Titania is right, she has always been there for you, hasn't she ? If you can't trust her, how can she help and protect us when something bad happens ? Onee-san..."

Under the eyes of the Goddess completely shocked by what was happening, for the first time, Kira and Freya were not in agreement. One feared Titania and did not trust her and the other was ready to give her all hers. This simple meeting, which had begun with difficulty for Titania, took a very interesting turn. At this moment, the idea to welcome Kira in her camp, began to germinate slowly in her mind.

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- A few hours before Freya and her companions surfaced -

- POV Kira -

*Kira...I have something to tell you*

[Yes Onee-san, I am listening]

We were on the big, dark, cold, wet staircase that Freya and her soldiers had gone through on the way down, and as we went up, her voice began to echo in my mind. We would soon reach the surface and although we didn't know how much time had passed, the soldiers were now all aware of what had happened. However, we still had a lot to deal with and onee-san knew it.

*Kira, I don't know when it will happen but I'm pretty sure we'll have a visit from Titania. Something tells me that you might as well come with me when I fall asleep because of our soul connection and my blood now running through your veins so...we need to talk*

I had not yet met this famous Goddess who was somewhere at the origin of my birth. What I did know was that she was not what she claimed to be and that we had to be very careful. I was not as good as onee-san at hiding what I thought and although I was afraid of this meeting, I was ready to do anything to protect my family.

*I still don't know why she needs me and my powers so badly while preventing me from remembering, but our entry into the crypt was part of her plan. As you know, I can't give her the journal I wrote with Kalaa at all, but I can't come back with anything...so I'll have to give her something to satisfy her*

[But apart from the journal we couldn't find anything to give her, could we ? What do you think ?]

*It doesn't have to be physical, little sister. Titania is trying for some reason to get me to regain my Goddess powers without remembering the life I led as Lucifer. Up until the crypt her plan worked perfectly, but it no longer does. I need to let her know that I have some of my powers back. So I need your help, Kira*

As she said these last words, in the darkness, I could see her violet eyes shine intensely. At that moment, even though neither of us was saying any words out loud, I could feel her voice vibrating inside me. Onee-san was very serious and even if I felt like joking, I forced myself to keep the same seriousness while I spoke in turn.

[All right Freya, I'll do whatever you ask. What do you want me to do ?]

*I want you to side with Titania and betray me*

[...]

*...*

[Wait what ?? Freya no !! Why should I side with Titatrash and betray you ? I have...]

Of all the things I expected, I had never prepared myself to hear such a thing. If she had asked me to punch Titatrash in the face or force her to bow down to Shiro's cuteness, I would have done it...but this. I wanted to protect my family, not put it in danger. I wanted to help Freya, not betray her, and yet...my older sister's words had indeed echoed in my mind.

*Calm down little sister, I don't ask you to do it really. I just need you to put Titania's vigilance to sleep and make her believe that you trust her more than I do*

[I...]

*Kira, I am suspicious by nature and I don't trust anyone, you know that, don't you ? Titania knows it too. I can assure you that she knows I don't trust her even if I don't show it. How can I trust a Goddess who makes me travel in time and appears in bits and pieces to give me riddles to find something I don't know ?*

As Freya spoke, I could not help but agree with everything she said. Onee-san was right, from the beginning the trust between her and Titatrash was not at all complete and blind. However, despite everything she said, I didn't see why Freya wanted me to betray her and even though I didn't like the idea at the moment, I listened carefully.

*You are different. You were literally born because of her and even though you are by my side today because of your strength and mine, this Goddess will take credit for it. Tsk...I can even see her bragging about being like a mother to you ! Anyway...all this to say that, it would not be illogical and suspicious that you show a particular attachment to her. I'd like to use that to make her trust you and manipulate her more easily...*

[...she will think she has a way to control you since we are close and will rely on me maybe later to give her the information she needs. Titatrash will think she is manipulating you through me when in reality it is we who are manipulating her]

*Exactly*

[Pfffhahaha~ Lucifer you are deliciously evil !]

*Isn't it ? fufu~*

My older sister always foresaw everything and even after living in her mind for so long, I still couldn't grasp the extent of her talents. She may have been an obnoxious person during her life on Earth as she so eloquently put it, but before me stood an incredible person. In my eyes, there was no one more deserving of the title of Empress and Goddess than my older sister.

[But now that I think about it...how would you like me to act ? Should I seduce her ? Should I lick her feet ? Ew, I'd rather not but if it's for the family then I...]

*Hahahaha~! No little sister, you won't have to lick her feet ! A few flatteries will already be enough to start fufufufu~! I can't believe you even considered that option hahaha~!!!*

[Well...to be honest I'm pretty surprised too. But don't worry, I'll come up with something worthy of a pretentious Goddess ! Wait and see ! Pfffhahaha~]

All the soldiers were behind us so no one could see our faces or hear us. At that moment, my older sister's face had a big smile on it, showing her long, sharp, shiny canines. Despite the subject, I could feel the happiness in her heart, which seemed to know no fear, always strong and determined. Then suddenly, a dangerous and deadly gleam began to flicker in her eyes.

*Good ! So listen to what we're going to do if this little manipulator of a Goddess decides to visit us !*

[I'm listening...]

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FULL STATUS

Names : Freya / Lucifer Nightshade

Age : 0 years old / Mentally : 25 years old

Sex : Female

Course: Ice Demon Wolf of Chaos - Adult

Race : Imperial Demon

Titles :

- Demon Goddess of Primordial Blood and Death (former - until all powers are regained) - 20%.

- Wrathful Lucifer (7th Sin) - Master of the unique Sins Demons (to unlock it please collect the other 6 - 3/6 - (locked)

- Dragon tamer

- Ruthless slayer

Level : 45/70

Exp needed for next level: 0 / 46 000

HP : 170 000 / 170 000 MP : 85 000 / 85 000. BLOOD : 100 / 100

Strength: 560

Defense : 560

Agility : 566

Endurance: 563

Speed : 562

Intelligence: 560

Charisma: 500 (imperial she-wolf)

Attribute points to allocate : 600

Married to : Gaya

Daughter : Shiro

Little sister : Kira (Greedy Fox)

Big sister : Kalaa Nightshade

Empire (menu)

Subordinates: 1239

Humans killed: 153

Souls: 2/3

Elements: Ice / Chaos (Freya) - Blood / Death (Lucifer)

Skills (all):

Attacks:

- Demon Claws (Lvl 5)

- Bite of hell (Lvl 6)

- Infernal ice spikes (Lvl 6)

- Fighting techniques (Lvl max)

- Mastery of the katana (lvl max)

- Demonic Empress aura (lvl 6)

Defense:

- Ice demon wall (Lvl 6)

- Demonic Cloak (lvl 5)

- Pain Resistance (lvl 5)

Attack/Defense:

- Domain of the Ice Empress "Frozen Wrath" (lvl 2) - (under condition)

- Death Gaze (lvl 1)

Others :

- Humanoid form

- Demonic form (linked to the title so incomplete) - 20%.

- Ice creation (Lvl 6)

- Storage of chaos (Lvl 4)

- Devouring Chaos (Lvl 5)

- Master of Souls (lvl 2)

- Lucifer's Threads of Blood (lvl 2)

- Healing Blood (lvl 2)

- Analysis

- Telepathy