The Legend of the ruthless Empress Freya

-- POV Freya --

- PING -

​ [The host has now taken a new path, taking into account her four elements and her deep nature. The next complete evolution of the host, will be quite different from the one initially planned ]

When that notification rang, I didn't feel any different physically, but mentally I felt like I was free. Maybe it was only in my head, but knowing that from then on I was only following the path I had decided to take, was enough to cover everything. I knew who I was, I was free, and in spite of everything that awaited me, I felt at peace, as if a huge weight had disappeared from my soul.

*This is it...*

Finally I had made a decision to completely disassociate myself from Titania and take a path that was unique to me. Of course, without this Goddess of Lies, I could never have become so similar and so different at the same time, but without her, I wouldn't be here either. I was still standing in front of that book and I could feel the magic of Time dissipate, before disappearing completely.

[It's... it's over ? You can't see any more moments from the past regarding this journal ? I can feel the magic slipping away little by little but... why was that scene important ?]

*Yes...now only this journal containing the secrets of the Nightshade family remains. I don't really know why this scene was important, but it was Kalaa who placed this magic for some unknown reason. In any case, now I know who I am and I swear to you...I will never forget it again !*

At that moment, despite all the revelations that had flown in my face, I remained surprisingly calm. Sure, the rage was boiling inside me and I knew that once I digested all the information I could destroy the entire forest but I remained calm. I was still in my demon form but learning my origins seemed to have made the transformation and control of my emotions more stable.

Strangely enough I felt no pain, my body was light, my mind was light and an indescribable strength was flowing through me. Once all these emotions had subsided, I knew that the reality of my physical and mental state would come back to me, but for the moment I felt fine. As I took a deep breath, Kira's voice echoed in my mind once again.

[S-So you...your first name was Lucifer ? And you're an ancient Goddess who knew Titania before she sent you to Earth ? Which means that this Time magic that makes her sleep, this magic she was talking about, assuming she wasn't lying...]

*Belongs to Kalaa...*

[So she would have wiped your memory and sent you to Earth with your big s...ahem...K-Kalaa's powers ?]

My little sister couldn't seem to pronounce the words "big sister", which I could understand perfectly. On the other hand, what she had deduced was exactly what I thought and once again, new mysteries were already appearing. So many things had to be dealt with now, my adventures in this world were far from over and the road to divinity would be long.

*It's very likely, in fact...I'm sure ! It's also very strange to know who I was without remembering my life...but from now on everything will be clearer. I have access to all my memories and there's this book that seems to hold all the secrets of the Nightshades and their history*

[Will you read it now ? It doesn't have any magic left so you can now find out what's in these pages]

*You're right but...I'll take it with me. I feel like I can't read this here, I need more time, more thought and we have so much left to do*

After learning my former identity, which I now intended to wear as proudly as my name Freya, I had realized how many things needed to be done. I didn't want to stay in this crypt for another second and I wanted to take care of my Commanders progress, my changes, my little sister's release. I also hadn't forgotten about my daughter and her bizarre status, though deep down I thought I knew.

Kalaa was the spitting image of Shiro, and even though that theory seemed even crazier, I had the impression that somehow they were related. I couldn't explain it, it was like a feeling, an instinct, a certainty that couldn't be explained. Everything pointed to it, those eyes, that hair so unique to this world, or those question marks indicating powers stronger than normal.

With my new system, I was also more or less sure I could get past the question marks and find out the truth. So I had to get back with everyone as soon as possible because this place could no longer do anything for me. Maybe one day I'll come back to transform this place, but right now I absolutely wanted to leave.

[But if you take it with you...will that be alright ? Especially regarding Titania, we still don't know what she's planning and why...]

*I'm sure Titania doesn't know that I've regained my memory yet, and that's fine. I think the reason she sent me here is to get access to this book that can only be opened by a Nightshade member*

As I spoke these words, I used my analysis skill on the journal again. Titania had placed an illusion spell on it to hide its true appearance from me, hoping that I would break the magic Kalaa had placed while ignoring what I was doing. Unfortunately for her, the Goddess hadn't planned for Time magic to fully restore my identity.

[ L & K. Nightshade: A journal belonging to Lucifer and Kalaa one of the many treasures of the Nightshade family that can only be opened and handled by those members with the blood of the Gods - Status : unlocked by Lucifer Nightshade ]

As I thought, everything was now readable and understandable. Despite my various lives, it seemed that I had retained what was called "the blood of the Gods". Was that why, despite Titania's precautions, I had finally unlocked a new system ? The power of my as-yet-unknown bloodline had been stronger than expected. Now I was one step ahead of the Goddess and I was going to use it.

*I'll act like I don't know anything even though the next time we see each other my urge to rip her head off will be even stronger. We have to let her think she's still in control...meanwhile, I'll work on becoming more powerful and getting all the memories from my past life back !!*

[So what are you going to do now ?]

*We'll go back, evolve the Commanders and prepare for the arrival of Zal's soldiers, but first...I'd like to release you without further delay. You have waited far too long already little sister*

As I smiled slightly, suddenly as if my mind had returned to reality, my body began to become extremely sore. As if my body had woken up, I fell to the ground again so I broke the entire top of my ice suit. My skin was blue on my stomach and my wounds were not pretty. My left arm was also damaged and still had burn marks on it.

I had lost a lot of blood and this time it wasn't mental exhaustion but physical. My body couldn't take what it had been through and was giving out on me after I could hold on for a few more minutes. My life was ebbing a little more by the second and even if it wasn't by much, I had to react. I was lying on the ground again and I could feel the bones piercing my skin from the inside.

[Don't pass out onee-san ! You mustn't fall asleep or you'll die from your injuries due to blood loss. Damn it ! I... it seems you're not healing fast enough... Freya... all this has made your injuries worse]

*It's okay...I know what to do...I'm also Lucifer and...I have what it takes*

[What are you...ah...yes that's right...]

Without saying another word, as pain shot through every tissue, fiber, and cell in my body, I activated one of my new skills for the first time. I had no idea how it worked because I hadn't even read about it, but I didn't have time to think. So without hesitation, I activated the skill "Healing Blood" without further delay.

- PING -

[ There are no bodies nearby, so the skill can't be activated ]

*G-Goddamn it ! *

Obviously, I didn't know the conditions for this skill, but with the notification, it was pretty clear. Without further ado, as my vision continued to blur, I pulled the three demon bodies from my storage space. They were all miraculously intact again, and though dead, the three creatures all seemed to be sleeping peacefully.

[ HP : 20 618 / 170 000 ]

I saw my HP drop a little more as my wounds hadn't healed since the end of my fight, still making me lose blood. Focusing all my mind again, I activated the skill again but strangely nothing happened. Was I doing it wrong ? Why couldn't I heal myself ? As I was about to read the details of the system, Kira's voice echoed in my mind.

[Look at the bodies onee-san !!]

Raising my heavy head, I squinted at the three demons before I saw small streams of blood sliding across the ground in my direction. Like snakes, they undulated gracefully over the stone, moving in unison and as one. Once at my feet, they began to slide down my body before swarming around my still open wounds.

It was a very special sight, but strangely enough, this new sight had that same sense of familiarity. While suddenly, I could feel my skin slowly closing up as those little trickles of blood turned into skin, bone, and nerves. It was slow, very slow, but unlike when I was healing with my attribute points, this time it was pleasant.

- PING -

[ Healing Blood (lvl 1) > Healing Blood (lvl 2) ]

Once the notification was displayed, the threads of blood had become slightly thicker and the healing was faster. This skill didn't seem to cost me any MP, but I could feel my body getting tired and drained of all its energy. What was this feeling ? I could feel my body regaining its strength but at the same time it seemed to be drained of all its energy in the process.

[Onee-san, you should stop now, your condition is stable ! Don't force it, what's the point of being cured if you can't even stand up !]

Kira was right and then I could still use my attribute points to heal completely even if it was painful. As I stopped the activation of the skill, I could see the streams of blood wisely returning to their respective bodies. The snake had its head firmly attached to its body, the griffin was no longer burned and the fox had no marks on its body.

As I slowly stood up, my first instinct was to look at my own body before my status. None of my wounds were open anymore, but I now had three huge scars on my stomach and back. My left arm was much more presentable than before, but scars forming patterns had also appeared.

*Well, it seems I now have war wounds kufufu~*

[Mmmh, well you're lucky you survived because I can't imagine what it must feel like to be literally eaten by a beast !]

As my little sister spoke these words, I smiled because I knew that soon she would have a body. The first thing I wanted to do before I even left this room was to set her free. I wanted her to come home by my side, to feel everything physically possible, so I answered with a tired smile.

*Oh don't worry, you'll soon be able to taste the joys of a body Kira !*

[Ah, because you're going to bite me so I can feel what it feels like ? Ew onee-san, you're not going to murder me as soon as I get out of your mind, are you ? That said, Gaya must be getting eaten and she's not dead...]

*Kira ?*

[Mmmh ?]

*I'll pull your ears so hard you won't be able to hear your nonsense*

As I could hear my little sister's cries of protest, I knew in my heart that she was more than a little impatient. As usual, Kira took everything in a joking tone to hide her emotions, but soon I knew I could see her face blushing for the first time. So it was with a tired but undisguised chuckle that I began to concentrate.

Kira wasn't in the same space as June and May, but now that I knew my identity, my mind had expanded. So all I had to do was to find out where my little sister was in my mental space and connect her to June and May's space. It wouldn't be easy but I knew I could do it because after all, now I had the will of a Goddess.

*Kira...it's time*

___

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 : 80 600 / 170 000 MP : 32 610 / 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

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)

- Lucifer's Threads of Blood (lvl 2)

- Master of Souls (lvl 1)

- Healing Blood (lvl 2)

- Analysis

- Second soul (Lvl max) - unique

- Telepathy