Demon Lord's Reincarnation

The messenger that Ren allowed to flee was able to report of the events that transpired in Grenton that was now called New Grenton. The King who heard that his third son was still alive, didn't really look that surprised if he was then he was a very good actor indeed.

Though he showed a different expression when he heard the news of his son declaring independence from the kingdom, now that was the news that struck him and all the other nobles the most. Even the sword princess Ashley that returned from her trip was surprised by all the things she missed out on. 

Who knew that the three people she met on the road, would be the cause of such a big problem, even finding her missing older brother. Still, after hearing everything they've done in the few months after they met, the sword princess Ashley didn't know what to feel. She then remembered that confident smile of Ren's, and that overwhelming presence he had. 

'If it's him I guess anything is possible.' 

The nobles, on the other hand, were enraged. They wanted the king to send a battalion of knights and a twenty advance rank mages to immediately stop the third prince's uprising. Yet for some reason, the king turned a blind eye to the events that were transpiring and didn't do anything.

The nobles didn't understand why the king wasn't taking any action. Was it because it was a son he thought he lost? No that wasn't possible, the royals of the Reschbeauch kingdom, were not that soft. Especially the warrior king Willmont, the one who killed all his siblings for the throne. He would never show any mercy, even to his own son.

Still, the nobles couldn't wait for the king to make a move. They needed to act immediately if they don't stop this now some of the inhabitants of their land would move to New Grenton. It would be nice if ended there, but there was a chance that not only a few would migrate but a lot of them. 

Not only that, based on what the messenger said once the situation stabilized in New Grenton, it was entirely possible for the third prince to come and attack the capital. A coup was inevitable. So the nobles decided to act without the king's permission and sent one of the strongest warriors in the kingdom alongside ten highly trained men, to infiltrate New Grenton and assassinate the third prince, and if possible Ren as well. 

? POV:

I was sent here to kill a royal brat, but then this chick shows up. What the f*ck is with this chick? Right in front of me, a beautiful girl was killing the ten men that those nobles placed on me. Her ability in using a bow was superb, and her hand to hand combat was among the best I've seen. Unfortunately for her, she is no match for me.

Lara's POV:

After I separated from Valdel while scouting the area, I bumped into these guys. It was obvious that they were up to no good, as they suddenly attacked me for no reason. I of course retaliated, the first ten were easy enough to kill, but the last one was in a league of his own. I tried everything within my power to fight back but he kept on countering my every move. 

"You stand no chance against me kid. I don't really like killing talented kids like you, so just this once I will let you go. Leave now and I won't chase you." 

Did this guy ask me to flee?! I a woman of Ren was asked to flee?! This man wants to shame me! How dare he! How dare he! How dare he! 

? POV:

The woman's face that has remained expressionless throughout the entire encounter suddenly showed a wild look about her. It was actually a bit scary as I watch her beautiful face distort. It was at that moment her whole body radiated a violent surge of mana. 

It was a fearful presence that made me shiver in fear. As I felt her bloodlust directed at me, I could feel my back sweating. She was going to attack me at full force, so I readied myself. I was about ready to intercept her, but then something changed. The scary look she had moments ago disappeared and what was replaced was a disappointed look. She then stared at me which made me feel like running away. Her whole demeanor changed, I don't understand it but the person standing before me felt like a whole other person. 

"Now look what you've made me do. You actually pushed my current self to this point. It's too early for me to wake up, but you forced my hand." Her way of talking was different from before, and what she was saying made no sense. It was then I felt a burst of wind passed by me. 

Huh? Why is she sideways? That's my own body...

Lara(?) POV:

I silently watch as the man's head fell to the ground. That was easier than expected how sad that my current self, is so weak. Well, I was the one who decided to put my actual consciousness to sleep and let my current incarnation take another personality from mine. 

Still, this is all worth it, as I am now able to stay by his side not as his enemy but once again as his woman. I couldn't help but smile as I remember his warm embrace. 

"Surely this time I will be able to save you... Gabriel." For now, I need to go back to sleep, since it's not yet time. 

Lara's POV:

I woke up my head aching so much, I then started to look around and saw the powerful warrior's head was on the ground. Was I the one who killed him? I can't really remember... What did I do? I got angry at a comment of his and was about to do a suicide charge, but before I was able to do anything I blacked out.

Did someone save me? With that thought in mind, I started to look around and searched for clues about the person who saved me. But after checking the footprints the bodies and the surrounding area I found no indication that someone else came here. Unless they were able to kill that man from a long-distance... 

I decided not to bother with it anymore and left the area.. I headed back to the city and reported what transpired to Iselv and the others.