Demon Sword Maiden-Chapter 77Book 12: : Labyrinth Full Of Sin

Lily knew she wasn’t all-powerful. Watching Yoshiya feed the earth dragons, she felt a wave of gratitude for the timely assistance. Even witnessing Yoshiya's methodical actions, this wasn’t a skill that could be easily learned.

To manage it, one had to physically press against the dragons’ heads, soothing the grotesque, intimidating creatures with gentle sincerity. Just the thought of it sent an uncomfortable shiver through Lily.

When Renka saw the earth dragons well-fed and full of energy, she was visibly surprised. She ordered an inspection, and the results confirmed that the dragons were thriving—holding their heads high, even more vigorous than after being tended by the Rakshasa Dojo’s own dragon trainers.

“This must be Kagami Lily’s first time feeding the earth dragons. How did she manage without a single mistake?” Renka wondered, though she couldn’t openly question it. With Captain Isshiki present, she didn’t dare step out of line, fearing another punishment from her superiors.

For now, she had no choice but to let it go.

Later, the well-fed earth dragons resumed their journey, carrying the hundred maidens and the rest of the group. They moved swiftly, arriving at Okai Prison a full day ahead of schedule.

Okai Prison stood amidst a desolate ruin. The wind battered the greenish-blue sand, where dilapidated, leaning stone towers and crumbling ancient buildings dotted the landscape. Massive statues of Nioh, each in a different stance, cast stern glares at the approaching women.

“Each of you holds a token,” Renka instructed, “You’ll use this token to enter the ruins. Infuse it with your spiritual energy while focusing on arriving at a random location within Okai Prison. The teleportation will send you deep into the prison. It doesn’t matter where you enter. Even if you all activate your tokens at the same time, the locations will be completely random.”

“There is only one exit,” Isshiki added, “If you leave before twenty-eight days have passed, you’ll fail the trial. You’re required to remain inside until at least the twenty-ninth day. Keep that in mind, all of you.”

The hundred maidens nodded in succession.

“We’ll be waiting at the exit,” Renka said, her voice laced with meaning. “I hope every one of you comes out alive and intact.”

Lily clutched her token and turned to Hyozuhi. “You don’t need to enter. Wait for me outside with Captain Isshiki and the others.”

“Please be careful, Master,” Hyozuhi said, her voice full of concern.

Lily smiled gently and led the way into the ruins, as many of the other hundred maidens hesitated.

Meanwhile, high above in the distant sky, Queen Kaguya watched from her Hachiwan chariot.

“Who is that woman?” she murmured, her gaze landing on Hyozuhi.

“Your Majesty, based on our intelligence, there shouldn’t be any Supreme God-level beings in Okai Prison,” Yoshiya remarked.

“Of course not,” the Queen replied. “It’s a place meant for lowly criminals. We’ll wait here. It shouldn’t pose any real danger to Lynne.”

"But even though Miss Lynne's strength is enough to keep her safe, she’s kind-hearted and gentle. Could she be deceived by the villains inside?" Yoshiya asked.

"Lynne won’t be fooled by men," the Queen replied confidently.

At that moment, Lily stepped into the ruins and stopped beneath a colossal, crumbling statue of Nioh. She infused her token with spiritual energy, and immediately, a strange force pulled her deep underground.

She landed in a dark, damp, and stifling dungeon.

"A cell?"

Lily blinked in surprise. She had known the entry point would be random, but she hadn’t expected to be trapped in a cell the moment she arrived.

Thick, sturdy iron bars stood before her, with solid stone walls flanking either side.

"It’s unbearably hot in here…" Lily muttered, loosening her collar for a bit of relief. "Let’s assess the situation first," she said to herself.

The teleportation had left her a bit dizzy; the magic embedded in the token was potent.

Lily sent out small pulses of spiritual energy to survey her surroundings. "Hm?!" She froze, startled by a strong male presence just behind her.

Spinning around, Lily spotted a hulking Kunlun tribesman. Strange patterns etched his skin, and he crouched in the corner of the cell, staring at her in shock. To him, she had appeared out of thin air.

"A woman?!" The man rubbed his eyes, blinking. "Hell, have I been locked up so long I’m hallucinating about women?"

"Is it really a woman?" He took another, longer look, catching the faint scent of her perfume in the musty air. His confusion quickly turned to excitement. "A woman! A beauty has just dropped from the heavens! You’re mine!"

The Kunlun tribesman leapt to his feet, his aura flaring as he lunged toward Lily.

‘Throne Stage?’ Lily thought with mild pity as the hulking brute lunged at her with lust in his eyes. Without even unsheathing her sword, she simply slapped him.

The tribesman was sent hurtling backward, smashing into the unyielding stone wall of Okai Prison, leaving a sizable crater. The impact shattered several of his bones, leaving him pinned in place, unable to move.

Blood gushed from his mouth.

Lily tossed her hair back as she calmly approached.

"Goddess, please, spare me!" the tribesman croaked, now fully aware of the terrifying power he’d just provoked.

"Let me ask you something," Lily said coolly. "How long have you been imprisoned here?"

"I can’t remember exactly. Gozu and Mezume