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

Chapter 278: Snow Wolf Clan

North of the Angel Race territory lies a realm perpetually covered in ice and snow, hence known as the Snow Kingdom.

This extremely cold region has a harsh environment where almost no species can survive.

The only race that inhabits this area year-round is the Snow Wolf Clan.

Aside from them, there is the Snow Maiden tribe, who reside here generation after generation, tasked with governing the entirety of the Snow Kingdom.

Through Lilith’s account, Aster Grant finally gained a clear understanding of the situation in the Snow Kingdom.

"Lilith, does this mean we must first pass through the Snow Wolf Clan if we want to meet the Snow Maiden?"

Lilith gently nodded.

"That’s right!"

If she still had her strength, she could directly take Aster and his team to the peak of the Snow Kingdom and step into the cave where the Snow Maiden resides.

However...

Currently, her attributes are merely ten thousand points.

She can no longer bypass the Snow Wolf clan directly and contact the Snow Maiden.

Then, Lilith’s gaze fell on Aster Grant, suddenly remembering —

Since Aster has advanced to Monarch Level, it means...

He has obtained a new contract quota.

Lilith’s mind stirred slightly, and she coughed softly before speaking tentatively:

"Aster, you... now that you’ve reached Monarch Level, do you have any plans for the sixth Bonded Beast?"

"Eh?"

Aster was taken aback by Lilith’s sudden question.

He pondered briefly and then replied softly:

"Regarding the sixth Bonded Beast... I plan to contract a healing type."

After this battle, Aster has become even more aware of the importance of a healing-type Bonded Beast.

If there had been a healing-type Bonded Beast, Vera and Lazuli might have already regained their combat strength.

Therefore, he had already decided to reserve this new contract quota for a healing-type Bonded Beast capable of providing recovery and support.

However...

Thinking about the contract quota, Aster’s brow furrowed slightly.

Logically, that Bone Demon possessed Demon God Level talent.

After defeating it, he should have received a contract opportunity and a Demon Pattern.

Yet...

He meticulously inspected the scene at that time and found nothing.

Forget the Demon Pattern, even traces other than demonic qi vanished without a trace.

Listening to Aster’s answer, the corner of Lilith’s mouth twitched slightly.

She wanted to speak several times but ultimately couldn’t bring herself to say, "Why not contract me."

After all, she is the Blood Progenitor...

While Aster contemplated contracting a Bonded Beast, he completely overlooked her.

Yet, this was actually Lilith misunderstanding Aster.

Aster had considered contracting Lilith before.

However...

At that time, Lilith explicitly declared that she would never become someone’s Bonded Beast.

From then on, Aster no longer considered Lilith.

Perhaps this is also...

her bringing trouble upon herself.

A small price paid for her former arrogance.

"Humph!"

Lilith snorted softly, transforming into a stream of light and returning to Aster’s Beastbond Space.

Aster wanted to contract a healing-type Bonded Beast...

Lilith naturally heard the undertone—

He wants to contract the Snow Maiden!

She disdainfully curled her lips.

Without her help, given Aster’s current Monarch Level status, with all his war beasts almost losing combat strength...

To think of contracting the Totem Level Snow Maiden?

Seeing the true Snow Maiden herself might already be an uncertain prospect.

Aster noticed Lilith’s somewhat unusual attitude but couldn’t understand her behavior even after some thought, so he didn’t probe further.

Following Lilith’s earlier directions, he started heading towards the central region of the Snow Kingdom.

The temperature within the Snow Kingdom was extremely low, and now the only Bonded Beast left with combat abilities was Elara Silverwood.

Aster dared not fly into the sky hastily—

Doing so would be too conspicuous, easily drawing the attention of airborne Xenos.

Therefore, he had no choice but to traverse the snow plains on foot, moving step by step towards the center of the Snow Kingdom.

However...

Aster was oblivious to:

Just in the nearby snow, a group camouflaged by the white snow was silently observing his every move.

Behind a snow hill.

A group of Snow Wolf Clansmen, sporting wolf ears and trailing snow-white tails, reported respectfully:

"Master Seraphina, that strangely-shaped creature seems to be a human!"

The female Snow Wolf referred to as Seraphina furrowed her brows slightly, withdrawing her gaze from Aster Grant in the distance.

She possessed skin like ice and snow, with white fur covering her ear tips, her features both cold and flawless.

After pondering for a moment, she spoke calmly:

"Our Snow Wolf Clan’s mission has always been to gather literature from the Human World for Lady Snow Maiden."

"But recently..."

"Lady Snow Maiden’s side has been occupied by a human, and she rarely tends to our Snow Wolf Clan’s affairs anymore."

"I sense a strong crisis; therefore, we must capture this human alive—"

"And from him, learn the method to once again please Lady Snow Maiden."

The surrounding Snow Wolf Clansmen’s eyes instantly lit up upon hearing Seraphina’s decision.

During this period, they all shared the same concern:

Lady Snow Maiden’s attention has evidently strayed from the Snow Wolf Clan.

From generation to generation, the Snow Wolf Clan has always revered the Snow Maiden, and the Snow Maiden has always protected the Snow Wolf Clan, forming a mutually dependent relationship.

But now...

That relationship seems to have fractured.

Such a situation must not continue!

Every Snow Wolf instantly firmed their resolve.

"Master Seraphina, as you wish!"

"I will immediately send people to ambush on this human’s path."

Seraphina lightly shook her head.

"No need for an ambush; just follow him, and I’ll handle it myself later."

"I want to see exactly what enchanting power this Human Race has, to continuously draw Lady Snow Maiden’s attention."

Upon realizing that Seraphina was going to intervene personally, the Snow Wolves no longer had any objections.

It must be known, Seraphina is the youngest talent of the Snow Wolf Clan, her strength is top-notch among the youth.

With Master Seraphina personally taking action, this human... will indeed be captured effortlessly.

"With Master Seraphina stepping in, there will certainly be no missteps!"

"Yes, Master Seraphina! Once we capture this human race, Lady Snow Maiden will surely favor our Snow Wolf Clan once more!"

Seraphina gently raised her hand, signaling them to cease their praise.

"This human race is not our only target; the most important thing right now is to patrol the Snow Kingdom and look out for Demon Clan appearances."

"Lady Snow Maiden has long issued orders: the Demon Clan is very likely to make a move against her personally."

"We must not allow such an event to occur—everyone must stay vigilant and maintain strict vigilance."

Upon hearing Seraphina’s directive, all Snow Wolves immediately straighten up with seriousness.

The Snow Maiden is their faith, any existence attempting to harm Lady Snow Maiden must be completely annihilated.

"Understood, Master Seraphina! We will not allow it to happen!"

"Begin the operation!"

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