The carriage wheels rumbled as the vehicle sped through various checkpoints, finally coming to a steady halt beneath the city gates of the Dream Demon Kingdom.
The view outside transitioned from the desolate Demon Realm wasteland to a dreamlike palette of pink and gold, with a faint, sweet scent drifting through the air.
“Father! We’ve arrived!”
Ziya threw open the carriage curtain, her entire being radiating excitement.
Bai Li slowly leaned out, looking up at the sight, momentarily dazed.
“Mmm… That was fast. This place is still the same as ever. It hasn’t changed a bit.”
Ten years had passed in the blink of an eye, yet the Dream Demon Kingdom before him remained just as exquisite and magnificent as it was in his memories.
The same dreamlike architecture, the same elegant decor… even Ziya, standing right in front of him, was the spitting image of the Queen from back then.
The only thing that was worlds apart was the tiny, delicate loli body he now inhabited.
Bai Li grumbled inwardly, his lips twitching slightly.
‘Damn… this is just too ridiculous.’
“Of course! After all, the kingdom is already perfectly beautiful as it is. There’s no need for renovations.”
Ziya puffed out her chest proudly and affectionately linked her arm with his.
“Come, Father, follow me. I’ve prepared a massive surprise for you!”
“A surprise? The maids?”
Bai Li blinked, instinctively looking around.
“Where are the maids?”
As far as the eye could see, there was no one but Rongrong, the personal maid who had been following them.
The area was otherwise empty.
Ziya simply curled her lips into a mysterious smile, keeping him in suspense.
“Hehe… that’s because the show hasn’t started yet!”
Just as Bai Li was filled with confusion and about to ask what “the show” was —
In the next second, an overwhelming wave of sweet voices suddenly echoed in his ears.
“Welcome back, Master!!”
“Welcome back, Master!!”
“Welcome back, Master!!”
More than ten soft, sweet, and distinct female voices rang out in unison, sounding like melodious wind chimes.
On the previously empty grand avenue, a large group of succubi wearing exquisite maid outfits suddenly appeared out of thin air.
They gracefully rolled out a plush crimson carpet and lined up on both sides, bowing deeply in unison.
The scene was even more elaborate than the most sophisticated maid cafe in the Human World.
Bai Li was stunned, his eyes widening.
“Whoa… this… this is quite a grand display…”
Compared to Baining’s quiet and well-behaved servants, the maids of the Dream Demon Kingdom all had bright smiles and lively eyes.
It seemed as though they were genuinely happy to serve their master, with every movement brimming with vitality and passion.
By chance, his gaze met that of one of the maids.
Instead of looking away, she playfully winked her right eye, throwing him a sweet and flirtatious look.
Bai Li’s cheeks warmed.
‘This… they’re a bit too bold!’
“Ahem! Listen up, everyone!”
Ziya announced pompously, hands on her hips.
“This is my Father, and the new Master you will serve with all your heart! Today, let’s show him the professional standards of our Succubus Maid Team!”
“Understood, my Queen!”
The maids answered in unison, their movements perfectly synchronized as they began to surround them in an orderly fashion.
Some gently took their luggage, while others used soft Magic to brush away the dust Bai Li had gathered during the journey.
Everyone had a clear task, their motions fluid and pleasing to the eye.
Just then, an exceptionally soft figure leaned in close.
She was a hybrid maid of the Beast Race and the succubi, featuring a pair of fluffy cat ears atop her head and a delicate succubus tail swaying gently behind her.
She was both cute and alluring.
She reached out and gently pressed her hands against Bai Li’s shoulders.
The pressure was just right, making him let out a small sigh of comfort.
“Master, meow~ The journey was long and tiring, you’ve worked hard~ Maomao will help you rub your shoulders, meow~”
The cat-eared maid leaned close to Bai Li’s ear, her breath warm and her voice sickeningly sweet.
“If Master wants to relax anywhere else later, just give me the word tonight, meow~ I’m the best at making girls feel good, meow~ I guarantee you’ll be satisfied~”
The moment she said those words, Ziya panicked and rushed forward to interrupt.
“Maomao! Didn’t I specifically tell you? You can’t say things like that to Father! Did you forget?”
Her heart was in a flutter, and her face turned slightly pale.
‘Oh no, oh no! If Father sees the succubi acting like this, will he think I’m too lax in my discipline and get a bad impression of me…?’
“Ugh! I’m sorry, meow!”
Maomao immediately drooped her ears, looking aggrieved.
“I’m just so used to it… I forgot for a moment, meow…”
Bai Li didn’t think much of it.
He simply found the group of maids to be both cute and amusing, so he quickly tried to smooth things over.
“It… it’s fine. Maomao’s massage really is quite comfortable…”
“Mhmm! Thank you, Master, meow~”
Seeing Bai Li’s dazed expression, Ziya couldn’t help but lift her chin proudly, looking like a little fox seeking praise.
“How is it, Father? Are you stunned?”
“Yeah… Ziya, this is incredible.”
Bai Li sighed in genuine admiration, his eyes full of anticipation.
“I’m actually starting to look forward to living here.”
Hearing this compliment, Ziya’s smile grew even sweeter, and her tail almost wagged right up to the sky.
“Hehe~ For these three months, I will definitely make Father feel right at home! I guarantee you’ll be even happier and enjoy yourself more here than at Sister Baining’s place!”
She gripped Bai Li’s hand tightly, her tone firm yet tender.
“Come, Father, let’s enter the palace~”
Bai Li instinctively tightened his grip on his daughter’s warm little hand.
Following that small but reliable figure, he stepped into the magnificent Succubus Palace.
A brand-new life in the Dream Demon Kingdom officially began amidst this sweet and lively atmosphere.