Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

The light purple bikini made her fair, delicate skin look even more radiant. The thin straps wrapped around her smooth back, tied into a neat little bow.

The size chosen by the system was just right.

It perfectly highlighted about three-quarters of her goddess-like figure, accentuating her curves in a way that was both impressive and perfectly proportioned.

Her slender, graceful body was like a work of art, smooth and flawless, with just enough of her snow-white skin exposed to make anyone's heart race.

Seeing her in the bikini, Timothy realized she was even more stunning—and, well, sexier—than he had imagined.

For a moment, Timothy's gaze was completely captivated. He didn't even know where to look.

After all, no matter where his eyes landed, there wasn't a single flaw. She was so beautiful it made his heart skip a beat.

"Y-you… you can't just stare at me like that!"

Noticing Timothy's gaze, Sylvia's cheeks flushed a deep red.

She instinctively brought her hands up to her chest, trying to cover her exposed skin.

But she quickly realized that the tiny scraps of fabric were ridiculously small. No matter how she tried to cover herself, it was impossible.

What made it worse was that the thin material and delicate straps only emphasized her figure even more.

The subtle allure of it all was… honestly, it was even more provocative than wearing nothing at all!

Sylvia suddenly felt like she'd been tricked.

"Ughhh…"

The mighty Holy Emperor herself crouched down in embarrassment, wrapping her arms around her chest, hoping to hide as much of her body as possible.

"Come on, honey, once we're in the water, it'll be fine, right?"

Timothy, seeing Sylvia's shy and pitiful expression, couldn't help but walk over and offer his hand.

"Really?"

Sylvia looked up, half-doubting, her clear eyes shimmering with the hint of unshed tears.

Ever since arriving in the Netherworld, where no one knew her as the powerful practitioner she was, her usual cold and divine aura had softened a bit.

Now, she was even showing a rare, vulnerable side.

Looking at the rolling waves, Sylvia finally remembered why she had come here in the first place—to bathe in the sacred sea.

Slowly standing up, she still felt a bit embarrassed, like every step she took made her feel exposed and vulnerable.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Holding Timothy's hand, she nervously tightened her grip.

Her pale feet sank into the sand, and though each step felt a little awkward, she finally made it to the water's edge.

With a splash, Sylvia quickly submerged herself in the golden, glowing waters of the sacred sea.

Her body was almost entirely hidden beneath the surface, with only her delicate shoulders peeking out above the water.

"Blub blub blub…"

Sylvia pouted slightly, blowing bubbles at Timothy as she glared at him with a hint of playful annoyance.

The cool water washed over her, finally calming her down a bit.

Looking back, she realized that, yeah, maybe she had been a little overdramatic earlier.

"Hmph, it's all your fault for picking such a weird outfit.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have acted like that!"

Sylvia huffed, her tone a little haughty, as if she had completely forgotten how embarrassed she had been just moments ago.

"Are you sure, honey? Because what just happened didn't exactly match what you're saying now."

Timothy smiled, teasing her gently. He was already used to her tsundere attitude.

But honestly, after getting such an eyeful of her earlier, he was more than satisfied. It was a sight he'd never forget.

And besides…

There was still the beach volleyball and sunscreen the system had rewarded them with.

"I... let's... let's not talk about that right now. We should focus on bathing in the sacred sea and purging the demonic energy first!"

Sylvia, trying to hide her lingering embarrassment, quickly changed the subject.

"Yeah, let's absorb the energy for a bit," Timothy nodded in agreement.

"Hmph!"

Sylvia let out a soft, haughty hum, trying to regain her usual cool demeanor.

She slowly closed her eyes, feeling the energy around her.

As expected, the sacred sea in the Netherworld had some truly remarkable effects.

The cool water not only soothed her body but also calmed her chaotic thoughts. The golden glow that shimmered in the water was filled with immense spiritual power and a divine energy that was almost overwhelming.

The demonic energy that had clung to her body since entering the Netherworld was instantly dissolved and purified.

But that wasn't all. The spiritual energy in the water began to envelop her in a golden light, slowly seeping into her body.

Though the golden light had a burning sensation, like fire licking at her skin, it was steadily purifying her.

Since arriving in the Netherworld, Sylvia had felt like a small part of her power was being suppressed, preventing her from fully tapping into her strength. But now, the sacred sea's energy was gradually cleansing the Netherworld's influence from her body, restoring her power bit by bit.

However, the burning sensation was definitely uncomfortable.

Even Sylvia, with her immense strength, couldn't help but furrow her brows slightly in pain.

The process was about halfway through when Sylvia slowly opened her eyes and glanced at Timothy.

But she quickly noticed something surprising—compared to the golden light surrounding her, the glow around Timothy was even brighter.

More importantly, as the demonic energy was being purged from her body, Sylvia's perception sharpened. She realized that while she had been affected by the Netherworld's energy, Timothy's body remained completely pure, without a trace of corruption.

Even though she, a Holy Emperor-level practitioner, had been affected, Timothy seemed entirely untouched by the demonic energy.

This was... a little hard to believe.

"Honey, haven't you only purged half of the demonic energy from your body?" Timothy asked, noticing Sylvia's curious gaze.

Thanks to his Ancient Saintly Body, which naturally repelled all forms of evil, Timothy didn't need the sacred sea to cleanse himself. He could easily neutralize the demonic energy on his own.

"Yeah... I think I'll take a little break first."

Sylvia glanced at Timothy, then quickly sank deeper into the water, submerging even her shoulders.

"Well, since we're taking a break, how about we play a game?" Timothy smiled, as if he had been waiting for this moment.

"A game?"

Sylvia's curiosity was piqued, and she slowly floated back up to the surface.

"Yeah, this."

As he spoke, a beach volleyball appeared in Timothy's hand.

With a light tap, the ball bounced up with surprising elasticity. Discover more content at empire

It traced a graceful arc through the air and gently landed on Sylvia's head before bouncing back to Timothy's hand.

"Huh, that didn't hurt at all.

Weird, is this thing a toy? How do you even play with it?"

Sylvia rubbed her head, looking at the beach volleyball with a mix of curiosity and confusion.