The gentle evening breeze blew through the palace garden, bringing with it a sense of coolness and comfort. The flowers, grass, and trees emitted a faint and elegant fragrance, refreshing the mind.

The night was like water, with moonlight pouring down, bathing the entire city in a layer of silver-white dreamlike veil. It felt as if one was immersed in a fairyland, incredibly beautiful.

Baixi sat in the center of the garden with her sister and cousin, enjoying a barbecue. Baiying held a chicken wing in her hand, her eyes fixed on the grill, afraid to miss any opportunity. Droplets of crystal-clear saliva hung from the corners of her mouth, a look of anticipation and desire.

"Do you want to drink?" Baixi quietly took out a can of raspberry beer from her pocket and placed it next to the grill.

"We're all underage. It's not a good idea to drink. If Sister finds out, we'll definitely be in trouble," Ling shook her head, indicating that she wouldn't drink.

"Sister, you better not play any tricks in front of Mom. She hates it when people try to be clever," Baiying also quickly voiced her agreement. She didn't dare to touch Mom's sensitive areas, as it could be dangerous.

"Tsk!" Baixi glanced disdainfully at Ling and Baiying, "You two are such cowards, no courage at all! Mom isn't here, and besides, we're just sharing a 500 ml bottle of raspberry beer. Raspberry beer is a mixture of raspberry juice and beer, and beer itself has low alcohol content. It's practically negligible. Moreover, Mom isn't here. When she was a child..."

"What about when Mom was a child?" Suddenly, a cold voice came from behind Baixi, startling the three of them. When Baixi turned her head, it turned out to be their mother!

"Mom, would you like to eat..." Baixi immediately swallowed back the words she wanted to say, and instead asked in a flattering tone.

"Sister, good evening," Ling stood up and respectfully bowed to Iris.

"Mom, good evening," Baiying followed suit, sweetly calling out to her.

"Good evening," Iris responded indifferently, waving her hand for them to sit down.

She looked at Baixi and spoke in a cold tone, "Continue."

"Uh..." Baixi awkwardly laughed, she didn't dare to continue speaking.

"Speak," Iris frowned, saying again, her face showing some displeasure.

"Um...actually, I have forgotten what I wanted to say," Baixi weakly raised her head, her big crimson eyes filled with anticipation, hoping for her mother's forgiveness.

"Since that's the case, you can continue with your barbecue," Iris put away the fruity beer next to the grill and said, "Minors are not allowed to drink any alcoholic beverages. Baixi, if you dare to speak out of turn again, I'll lock you up in the Consciousness Space."

"Oh." Hearing Iris' words, Baixi couldn't help but shrink her neck, while also being relieved that she didn't open her mouth or pull the tab on the raspberry beer. Otherwise, she would truly be in trouble.

It seems that her chance of getting a reward from her mother has also gone down the drain. She'll have to resort to acting cute and begging to get that reward.

"Sister, your chicken feet are getting burnt," Baiying kindly reminded.

"Ah?!" Hearing her sister's words, Baixi finally noticed the chicken feet in her hand, which had already turned black and were emitting thick smoke. She quickly threw away the burnt chicken feet and replaced them with fresh ones, sprinkling salt and chili powder on them before placing them back on the grill.

...

Iris found the location of the little blood bag through the imprint and walked elegantly to the door of the little blood bag's room. She gently knocked on the door. "Little Blood Bag, open the door."

Upon hearing the sound outside, Ria immediately went to open the door and saw Iris. Her face showed a hint of confusion. "Are you Night White?"

"That's a pseudonym. My real name is Iris Celia," Iris answered calmly.

How could she be Lilia's descendant? Her chest and height have developed. She couldn't understand.

Maybe she stuffed something in her chest, and her height might be because of the high heels she's wearing? Or perhaps she's standing on something like a prosthetic limb.

This cross-dresser is too thorough! There's hardly any difference compared to a real woman.

At this moment, Yar was still sitting in the room. Upon hearing Iris's voice, she immediately walked over with a fascinated expression on her face, kneeling on one knee. "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"No formalities," Iris nodded slightly, indicating Yar to rise. However, in her heart, she couldn't help but criticize. Why would Yar be here? Did she predict Iris?

"Oh no!" Ria exclaimed in her heart. The look of adoration in Yar's eyes for Night White was not hidden at all. What about Singri? Night White is such a playboy. Ria thought about Juggling two relationships.

Ria's imagination ran wild. Her mind was now a mess, and she couldn't sort her thoughts for a while.

If both Yar and Singri were willing to accept each other, the picture of two women serving one man appeared in Ria's mind. This filled Ria with excitement.

Wait... that's not the point. Why would two beautiful girls like Singri and Yar be interested in a cross-dresser? Ria really couldn't understand.

"Come with me," Iris said lightly, sweeping a glance at the dumbfounded Ria before turning and walking towards the dungeon.

"Oh!" Ria immediately followed. She knew very well that the most important thing at the moment was to rescue Mother Lady, not just stand by and watch.

Yar followed closely behind, eyes fixed on Iris, her face filled with admiration and enthusiasm.

As the saying goes, beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. Even though His Majesty had lost the previous body, that unique charm was always there. This was a scene that Yar would never forget.

In Yar's eyes, His Majesty was a perfect being without any flaws.

"Yar, why are you following?" Iris suddenly stopped and turned around to look at Yar, who was trailing behind.

"Your Majesty, I have come to serve as your bodyguard," Yar explained, bowing slightly. Her eyes never left Iris.

"No need," Iris refused directly. She didn't want to have a follower. It was trouble for her.

"Your Majesty, for your safety, I believe having a bodyguard is necessary. Among all the people, I am the most suitable. No one is more suitable than me to be your bodyguard," Yar retorted without any intention of backing down. Of course, Yar also knew how to adapt to the situation. She would only address Iris as Your Majesty and not as the Great Demon Lord, and all instances of Demon General would be replaced by everyone else.

Upon hearing these words, Iris felt speechless. She really didn't know how to refuse Yar.

Even if she refused, what difference would it make? Yar would still persist like she is now.

"I don't care." Iris sighed helplessly and continued walking forward.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yar immediately smiled with joy when he heard Iris compromise, closely following behind the Demon Emperor as if afraid that he would change his mind.

Watching all this, Ria immediately felt the pressure on Singri. This competitor named Yar was very strong. As a result, Singri's situation would become very difficult.

Ria shook her head secretly.

Not long after, the three arrived at the dungeon, and the warden heard that the Queen had arrived, so he hurriedly led the prison guards to greet her.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." The prison guards kneeled to the ground in unison.

"No need for formalities." Iris looked indifferently at the kneeling guards. Her voice remained calm, as if it were a timeless stone without any ripples.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The prison guards stood up one by one, respectfully lowering their heads, their expressions very humble.

"What do you command, Your Majesty, coming to the dungeon?" The warden asked cautiously, afraid that his words might anger the Queen.

"Release Kailan, Dugu, Lessi, and Xue Youyue." Iris spoke coldly, her tone leaving no room for doubt.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The prison guards dared not hesitate and quickly carried out the Queen's orders.

Unintentionally, Iris sensed the existence of the Blood Servant's Mark. The mark seemed faint and weak.

This was thanks to the unique material used to build the prison. It was made of isolation stone, a very rare mineral that effectively cut off all connections between magic seals.

If Iris were not standing at the prison gate, she would not have been able to perceive the existence of the Blood Servant's Mark.

"So, Leng is imprisoned here. No wonder I couldn't find her through the Blood Servant's Mark." Iris's lips curved into a faint smile.

After a moment, the warden brought the four people before Iris. "Your Majesty, the people have been brought here. Is there anything else you command?"

"Release them from the anti-magic chains on their hands." Iris spoke lightly.

"Yes." The warden immediately obeyed, releasing the four from their restraints.

As soon as the anti-magic chains were removed, Dugu's shadow power erupted immediately. He questioned in a harsh voice, "What have you done to Her Majesty?"

Xue Youyue and Lessi's faces turned ugly upon hearing this, their hearts sinking.

Dugu's body was surrounded by surging shadow power, and his eyes emitted a chilling light. He exuded a strong murderous intent, as if he could devour the entire prison.

"Dirge! Dark Canopy!" Dugu's low voice shouted as a pitch-black shadow rose from the ground, swiftly covering the entire prison.

Under the dark canopy, the prison became a world without sunlight, and the sounds of miserable howls echoed in the darkness, as if countless tormented souls were weeping, sending shivers down one's spine.

"Ah... Ah..."

These voices felt like a deathly melody resounding within the prison, causing pain in one's eardrums.

At this moment, a bloody ghost hand suddenly reached out from the darkness, aiming to drag Iris into the boundless darkness.

Before Iris could make a move, a black kite shield appeared in Yar's hand, blocking Iris in front of her.

With a dull thud, the black ghost hand collided with the kite shield but was forcefully blocked.

At this moment, Yar was burning with anger. How dare this guy lay hands on the Emperor! It was an unforgivable sin.

In an instant, she appeared in front of Dugu and grabbed his neck, her eyes filled with fury. "How dare you lay hands on His Majesty! You are seeking death!"

Yar slammed him hard onto the ground, and with a crisp sound, Dugu's head hit the ground, causing him to lose consciousness.

To everyone's astonishment, the Dark Shadow System mage was easily knocked out by this woman with curly goat horns.

"The magic of a mage level is unable to harm Yar even a bit. Singri's position as the main consort is in jeopardy," Ria thought to herself.

Lessi and Xue Youyue did not make a move. They knew in their hearts that they were no match for Yar.

So they bent their knees and knelt directly on the ground, respectfully bowing to Iris, begging for forgiveness. "Please forgive our disrespect."

After enduring humiliation for so many years, a day or two more didn't matter.

Then, Yar turned her fierce gaze to the elven woman, Your Majesty Kalan. "Why aren't you kneeling?"

"The vampire clan annihilated my elven clan. How can I kneel to her?" Your Majesty Kalan, the elven woman, raised her head proudly and answered.

Your Majesty Lilia, the vampire woman, imprisoned and tortured her for a hundred years, but she never surrendered. She had an inviolable pride in her bones.

"Hmph." Seeing Kalan's unyielding appearance, Yar's anger grew.

"Yar, let it go." Iris waved her hand, signaling Yar not to trouble Kalan.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Then she silently stepped back behind Iris.

"Both of you, stand up." Iris said calmly without a hint of emotion in her eyes.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Upon hearing Iris's command, Lessi and Xue Youyue quickly stood up, but there was no gratitude in their eyes.

"Follow me, and bring the one on the ground as well."

With those words, Iris lifted her feet and walked out, with Yar following closely behind her.