Divine Emperor of Death

Chapter 5013  Shadow Wraith Legion

Mingzhi realized that this little sister of hers, who wants to be an Empress, wasnʼt pranking her.

She had mostly integrated and made herself familiar with the harem in the last four weeks, always hanging around nearly everywhere as though she had nothing to do and then playing pranks, teasing them, testing their limits.

However, Mingzhi knew she was scouting and making herself familiar with the environment and the people, but for what reason- she didnʼt know.

Everyone in the harem was free to do as they pleased, so she wasnʼt going to interfere in Zenovaʼs business.

Now this request form made her wonder what she saw in the family to come up with this kind of request.

It turns out that Zenova realized that her family was full of people who were inclined toward good values, so she was willing to become a devil and prepared to take the dirty work that a shadow organization under any power would be committed to fulfilling, even at the cost of their lives, with no rewards or achievements provided.

Mingzhi was no stranger to this kind of thought process since she had been willing to become the devil in order to protect the family. When the Heavenʼs Warriors surrounded Davis, she showed no mercy. She would do the same for anyone who bears their claws at them.

Now, Zenova appeared to be willing to take on that mantle.

Mingzhi raised her head after reading the request form, her expression inquisitive.

”Fairy Thunderwraith aside, when did you interact with Zanqua? Sheʼs a special individual with backing from two of her triplet sisters. You should know that Panqa and Lanqua care very deeply for her.”

The harem always knew about Zanquaʼs existence and her chances of entering the harem. However, no one brought it up since Panqa and Lanqua hadnʼt brought it up. At the moment, they seemed satisfied with just keeping their sister by their side and reshaping her character.

Zenovaʼs lips curled in response, ”I told her if sheʼs willing to handle the dark side of the family as my subordinate, Iʼll recommend her to our Emperor. She only hesitated for a moment before agreeing.”

”Wh-” Mingzhi turned speechless.

”Also, sheʼs still a maiden. I confirmed it myself. In that regard- you donʼt have to-”

”Zenova!” Mingzhi banged the table in outrage as she stood up, ”What kind of nonsense are you spewing? These kinds of actions of violating a womanʼs privacy isnʼt-”

”Isnʼt what?” Zenovaʼs brows arched, her phoenix eyes equally intense.

”Letʼs not pretend that the women the harem approves of are required to be a maiden first and foremost, and Zanqua herself let me confirm her virgin status and her past as a bandit woman nurtured for a bandit leader. Besides, you honestly think I would be fallible in these kinds of matters? As long as Iʼm willing to recommend someone, I would naturally be responsible for them.”

”In the end, Panqa and Lanqua might care about Zanqua, but Zanqua is the one who needs to make a decision. Donʼt you agree she has her own say in this matter, much less her life? Are you going to oppress her from making a decision, but claim this family allows its other members to thrive freely?”

Mingzhi sneered, ”Heh, youʼre good with words, alright, but Zanqua is ultimately still a prisoner, and her rights are with Panqa and Lanqua. Any decision Zanqua makes, it has to go through them.”

To these words, Zenovaʼs intensity lessened as she revealed a knowing smile, ”Since sheʼs a prisoner, that means Iʼm well within my rights as a member of the harem to torture her for having thoughts on our Emperor. Itʼs just offending Panqa and Lanqua. Iʼm sure the others wouldnʼt interfere.”

”You-” Mingzhi raised her hand, pointing at Zenova before bringing it down quickly.

”Youʼre a demoness, alright.”

Indeed, the wives did possess the right to conduct an investigation on any woman who mightʼve set their sights on Davis, and this included imprisoning, interrogation and even torture in some cases.

This kind of law was made with the hope that no one would misuse it and could instead use it to keep Davisʼs playfulness under control if he went too far, but there was already a woman who wanted to use it a few weeks after entering the harem, making Mingzhi speechless.

But inwardly, she praised Zenova for memorizing every legal jargon she wrote. If she claimed she was first in knowing the Davis Family Law, then Zenova would be the second.

”I would prefer the word ʼvillainessʼ.”

Zenova said elegantly as she walked off. However, she didnʼt leave but went to the place where the list of marriage candidates was placed. She took a look at the marriage forms with an expression of interest.

”…”

Mingzhi pouted.

She soundlessly stamped the [Approved] on the Shadow Wraith Legionʼs creation and then marked that it required further review from the Emperor before she walked up to her.

”Itʼs a pity. I wouldʼve also joined your Shadow Wraith Legion if it werenʼt for the overwhelming number of tasks piling up on me.”

”Donʼt. The Shadow Wraith Legion canʼt handle two Legion Masters.”

Zenova sounded exasperated while frowning at the candidates.

They didnʼt meet her requirements.

Too powerful? How can Immortal Emperor Stage be considered powerful currently? Their prowess also wasnʼt comparable to that of supreme geniuses.

Too beautiful? There were already Celestial Fairies here, so whatʼs the point? But she didnʼt place too much importance on beauty unless they were the exotic kind.

What she placed importance on was their utility and if they would make her Emperor happy.

In her opinion, Zanqua was more unique. She didnʼt have prowess that was off the charts, nor beauty, since her face was messed up with one eye gone. However, Zanqua held a certain fascination, the unique status of being a triplet with Panqa and Lanqua whom Davis dearly loved.

She knew such a gift would make her Emperor happy.

Moreover, Zanqua was also ruthless and had experience dealing with people of most nature, making her a valuable asset for sending out on missions to eliminate the enemies of the Davis Family, not to mention she would be harder to tame with her unyielding personality, making her a good target for the taste of conquest she wanted to give Davis.

”…”

Meanwhile, Mingzhi appeared satisfied that Zenova acknowledged her as a person who could become the Legion Master of the Shadow Wraith Legion.

The two of them had conversed a lot before and came to understand each other better than the time when Mingzhi was worried about letting Zenova in.

Then Mingzhi went even further, her gaze competitive.

”Do you think I would do better than you as the Shadow Wraith Legion Master?”

”Very likely.”

Zenova said in a nonchalant tone as though it was a given, causing Mingzhi to be surprised.

However, Zenova placed the stack down and turned to look at Mingzhi.

”The darkness in your heart is a stain devouring you, but also makes you deadly.”

”…”

Mingzhi was stunned.

Zenova continued in a calm tone, ”I heard that you consumed a resource to improve your Enigmatic Heart Laws to Level Two Obscure Intent? If so, donʼt try improving it anymore for a long time. If itʼs not a natural improvement and if itʼs not devoid of soul pain, moral suffering, and mental anguish, then youʼre at risk of going insane. If you join the Shadow Wraith Legion and lead it, your end would be near, and I would be ostracized and punished by our Emperor for even allowing this to happen.”

Mingzhi blinked before she nodded softly.

”Mhm, Master Qiyra Darkstar also warned me… I think I will minimize the use of Heart Intent. I was a bit greedy, wanting to catch up to Davis.”

”Thatʼs good.”

Zenova nodded before she raised her hand and patted Mingzhiʼs shoulder, ”This family canʼt function properly without you. It would be a significant loss if you were to go insane.”

Mingzhi smiled lightly as she grasped Zenovaʼs hand and brought it down.

”Never thought you would say darkness is a stain.”

”What do you take me for?” Zenova appeared smug as she turned around while folding her hands, ”Iʼm a villainess, but Iʼm from the righteous path. Evil can be committed without having to be consumed by it, but you-”

She returned her gaze, her gaze flickering, ”-you are at the edge, so I want you to be safe and careful.”

”Hehe… perhaps itʼs a curse from our fathers. Theyʼre both quite fiendish.”

Mingzhi shook her head while Zenovaʼs expression turned a bit lost.

Zenova went silent before asking, ”Iʼm quite interested in learning about your father, who also kidnapped and tortured our Emperor. In return, do you want to hear about my imperial father?”

”Yeah, which idiot made you think it was alright for your Emperor to have ten thousand concubines?”

Mingzhi raised her fist, looking pissed, while Zenova hid her mouth and let out a rare peal of soft laughter.

She usually wouldnʼt allow any disrespect to her imperial father, but at this moment, she knew ʼidiotʼ wasnʼt unwarranted.