Devil Slave (Satan system)

Chapter 1193: First Test

The Crowd was excited to see the rise of the maze. This was going to be an event that they would be talking about for a very very long time to come.

The Queen added that the new ruler would be responsible for the reignition of their sun as it was tradition.

At such a time, when the air was charged with anticipation, Nate suddenly stepped forward.

He placed a hand on his chest and then he bowed politely to the queen. His voice was loud as he spoke. "I do not believe it is proper for myself to compete for the position of Ruler of the high elves with my father. Even though it is tradition, I will not do it."

His words surprised the entire crowd, and many murmured amongst themselves in surprise of his words. It also create da lot of questions.

What was to happen now?

But Nate was not yet done. "My father may not have High Elf blood flowing in his veins. But he is a great warrior and no doubt a son of this land, hence he was chosen. I, his son, will rather walk in his shadows. Let the glory of the High Elves shine through him. Therefore, I am backing off from the race for the throne. Rather..." he walked towards Luca side as he stood behind him. "I would show him support and give him my strength for what is to come next."

The crowd was immediately moved. Some to even tears. Nate had stated that he would rather support his father on the throne than fight for it with him. This was a very honorable thing to behold.

It touched on the hearts of the people and even many of the elders in another luxury box not so far away nodded in approval of him.

However, this one move of Nate’s had further reduced Enel’s stand in the eyes of the people. Then again, they did not like him very much.

This was crem on the top for the hatred they had for him. many of them screamed at him, saying that ’he could not be like his brother and be selfless’. Some said, that ’he was an unfilial son and that he was going to pay in humiliation for his attempt against his own father.

Regardless of all these words against him, Enel did not move one muscle. He did not even pretend as if he could hear all that they were saying.

To him, it all did not matter. After all, his goal was not this place. He had a much grander plan in mind and this place was simple the stepping stone.

Nate on the other hand, had a slight sadistic smile at one side of his lips and his eyes looked at Enel in a very particular glow.

But the crowd moved by their love for their prince did not even notice this.

Luca stepped forward, looking at Enel. This son of his had grown a fair bit. He had lean, strong, well defined muscles, and even under the simple clothes, it was obvious that Enel was going to be a fun challenger.

"I had told you to back off, but you wouldn’t listen. Do not blame me for what comes next, son." on saying this, he turned, and walked towards the corner that would signify the start of the competition.

When it came to Enel, Luca had always had complicated feelings. After all, he had had him with Allison, a werewolf girl he had fallen in love with at first sight. The only one he had ever truly loved.

Bringing her into the city from the outside world had actually caused him problems at the time. But she had be come pregnant for him after meeting again and again, whether by coincidence or by fate. And that had shut the entire city and their opinions up.

For Allison, he had gone to study a lot about Werewolves and had come to discover how they found their mates. Also the fact that mating was for life. A bond by the soul that could never be destroyed. In fact, they were those that believed that it was the true bond of love, inseparable, and pure.

But even though she had obviously loved him, she had never ever imprinted on him. meaning that she had never marked him as her mate.

of course, he had come to learn that it was not a process that she could force out and that it happened naturally.

Then again, it was rare for one that his a werewolf to imprint on one that is not a werewolf. But it did happen.

However, Luca had been sure that regardless, she was his for life. After all, in this under ground city, there was no one like her. Meaning that there were no werewolves. He had believed that in time, the imprintment would surely happen with him.

But to his horror it had not happened, but instead, happened with his own son. In all the books he had read, such a thing had never happen.

But it did. Her eyes had mirrored Enel’s own the moment she, his mother had carried her son in her arms.

After which Allison, both ashamed and scarred had ran away.

Luca on the other hand, was faced with two choices. Get rid of the male that his wife had imprinted on, or take care of him. The only problem was that the male was his son and from his most beloved woman.

He loved Allison a lot and could never bring himself to go on with it. He was not going to take the life of the only evidence of his love, especially not as a harmless child.

However, over time, that harmless child began to develop in ways that surprised Luca again and again. He achieved feats that no one taught him and after some time, Luca had actually began to see the child as an actual threat.

Just looking at the boy would excite anger in him. it was like he was looking at an enemy he did not know that he had. this was even though Enel had done nothing to excite his wrath.

Then again, he had to act like a father in his position would.

After all, the Queen had her eyes not just on him, but on this extraordinary great grand son of hers. Even if he had wanted to get rid of Enel, it would not have been possible.

Luca tried his best. Yes, he actually did. He tried his best a lot to love Enel, but it was just not possible. Then again, saying that he loved his other children was a fun stretch. but at least they did not get on his nerves nor challenge his power and authority.

An example was what his eldest son just did.

But Enel. Oh Enel... If he had known, he would have killed this one when he was in his cradle. After all, he had long heard the rumor that his own father had tried to kill him as a child. surely, he must have felt threatened by his own existence.

If that could happen to him, then he could kill his own child.

As he walked towards his own side, his own children rose from their sits.

All six of them walked over to their father’s side. Obviously, they were going to act as his aides for this competition.

But it was not just them. After all, ten people could aid each participant.

A few elders stood from their seats and down the podium to aid the prince that they approved.

In the end, a lot of people had flocked to Luca’s side with no one at Enel’s side.

In fact, there was so much people remaining that could not aid because there were too much. But Enel remained alone.

many in the crowd mocked Enel even more. They called him names. and some claimed that he was going to not only lose but die a miserable death.

In truth, Enel had done them no wrong. The only problem was his heritage. Because he had werewolf blood in his veins, and no high Elf blood.

Regardless, he could not be bothered by their constant bickering at him.

He walked up to the start line.

The Queen stepped forward, stating that for the fact that they were only two to compete. The best out of two would win.

The Queen raised her hand, "use your intelligence, and win. make it to the finish line in the shortest time possible. May the will of the ancestors guide the both of you."

After saying this, she gave the signal for the first event to start with a wave of her hand, and the blooming of a star with creation magic in the air.

However, something unbelievable happened the moment the signal was given. while Luca and his aides ran into the maze together, Enel on the other hand, sat on the ground....