A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 554 She is dead

Shen Tang remained cold and wary, her brows furrowing slightly as she looked puzzled. "What, Xiao Cuihua? I've never heard of her before."

"You have absolutely no connection with her?"

"I do not understand what you are saying."

Xiao Jin and the others were filled with suspicion. Little Cuihua? What kind of name is that? Why would anyone give someone such a strange nickname?

Necro remained silent, staring intently at the face of the female monarch on the high platform, not missing a single subtle change in her expression.

The female calmly looked back at him, her gaze indifferent, yet carrying a hint of incomprehension and hostility, as if they were strangers meeting for the first time.

She seemed... to really not know him.

Necro could see clearly that she did not resemble Xiao Cuihua at all.

You could even say she was more beautiful, the most beautiful female he had ever seen, far surpassing Xiao Cuihua.

However, he did not feel any attraction that night.

Necro took a step forward.

This subtle movement caused the surrounding troops to instantly surround him like startled birds.

Necrosne smiled enigmatically. "Is this how you treat your guests?"

His body surged with a bloodthirsty aura as he disdainfully surveyed the soldiers, as if they were ants he could crush at will. His tone was cold and domineering: "If I really want to do something, no one can stop me!"

The orcs in the army turned pale and their legs went weak under this terrifying pressure, almost kneeling down in submission.

Xiao Jin leaped down from the platform, raised his chin arrogantly, and said, "You're welcome to try!"

Xue Yinzhou and Lu Xiao unleashed their powerful auras simultaneously.

The two sides clashed fiercely in the air, and the atmosphere became tense again, as if war was about to break out at any moment.

North quickly stepped in to smooth things over, "Everyone, please don't be so tense. We're here to genuinely discuss cooperation. This isn't quite right."

Hu Yun snorted coldly, "The rebels have such a bad reputation, what's with all this talk of hospitality? Not attacking them directly is already giving them face—ah!"

Before he could finish speaking, a giant, blood-red hand appeared out of thin air, grabbed his throat, and lifted him into the air.

Necro looked at the arrogant tiger male with cold disdain; with just a little force, the poor tiger would die on the spot.

Xiao Jin and the others wanted to step forward, but once they made a move, it would mean a full-scale war, and Hu Yun's life would be in danger.

Shen Tang shouted urgently, "Stop! Let him go!"

Necro looked up at her defiantly, his tone arrogant, "What gives you the right to order me around?"

He lazily curled the corners of his mouth, "Beg me, and perhaps I will spare his life."

Everyone present was furious!

This rebel leader is really arrogant. He dares to make the ruler of the Night Glow Empire bow down and beg for mercy on someone else's territory. Does he really think they are easy to bully?

Shen Tang's expression also turned ugly, her face slightly pale.

That brief memory was like a mirage; without the influence of system items, this was Necro's true nature—vicious, arrogant, and disdainful of everyone.

Looking at Hu Yun, whose face was red from being pinched, she finally softened and said in a gentler tone, "I understand the purpose of your trip. I'm sure the leader doesn't want this cooperation to end in war. Please release my men, and we can continue to discuss cooperation."

Necro narrowed his long, deep black eyes, scrutinized her for a long time, and then slowly let go of her, casually tossing Hu Yun to the ground.

Hu Yun's face had turned a deep liver color. He was clutching his neck and coughing violently, still shaken.

The rebel leader's strength was terrifying. He considered himself quite powerful, but he was powerless to resist just now!
Necro walked closer to Shen Tang step by step. "Since we're talking about cooperation, doesn't Lord Nightbright intend to come in person?"

He chuckled softly, "From this distance, anyone who doesn't know the situation would think I'm going to do something to you."

Shen Tang's body stiffened slightly, and she forcefully suppressed the urge to back away.

Necro was able to become the leader of the rebels not only because of his strength, but also because of his deep cunning. If she showed too much resistance, it would only arouse his suspicion.

Moreover, she vaguely felt that Necro's purpose for this trip was not limited to the purification tree, otherwise he would not have asked about Xiao Cuihua as soon as they met.

Did he really discover something?
Shen Tang almost wanted to reach out and touch her face, but she restrained herself from the impulse.

Given Necro's self-centered nature, if he truly possessed evidence, he would never stand here calmly and speak to her.

Thinking of this, she felt somewhat relieved and put on a polite smile, "This emperor is naturally willing to cooperate with the rebels."

"Although your army has been fighting against various empires over the years, we now have a common enemy. As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. I am deeply honored that Chief Necro has come to visit me today."

These words saved face for both sides and were spoken quite well.

“It’s not appropriate to discuss this in detail here.” Shen Tang maintained her dignified demeanor and continued, “If the rebels are sincere in joining the alliance, we can choose another suitable time to discuss it in detail.”

Necro did not answer, his gaze fixed on her, which made Shen Tang feel a chill run down her spine and gave her goosebumps.

After a long silence, he finally spoke slowly and deliberately, "Set a time."

Lu Xiao, Xiao Jin, and Xue Yinzhou's auras grew even colder, and they could hardly suppress the urge to attack.

Shen Tang stopped them and whispered, "Don't make any rash moves."

The rebels currently have no intention of starting a war. She also understands Necro's personality; although arrogant and ruthless, he always dislikes beating around the bush when it comes to serious matters. If he really wanted to start a war, he would have done so long ago.

If he truly intends to cooperate, it would be a good thing for all countries. Continuing internal strife would only deplete the strength of all parties, let alone fight against the polluted land and alien planet.

Necro pressed on, "I wonder which auspicious day the King of Nightbright is referring to? I'll be waiting for you anytime."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Shen Tang couldn't refuse. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I will host a banquet in the palace in half a month and invite you to come and discuss this in detail."

Her attitude was entirely business-related, without any personal feelings involved.

Necro gazed at her intently for a long time, then swept his gaze over her three companions beside her. His eyes grew even more profound, leaving only a single word, "Good," before his figure vanished in a cloud of blood mist.

The rebel army, which had come with great force, simply withdrew.

Some wanted to pursue, but ultimately decided to hold back.

The orcs present were all puzzled, wondering what the rebels were trying to achieve by causing this scene today. Was it genuine repentance, or was there a bigger conspiracy?

Shen Tang watched the rebels leave, her legs trembling slightly. Only she knew how nervous she had been, terrified that the scoundrel would recognize her!
Fortunately, the situation seems to be relatively stable so far; Necro is probably just suspicious and hasn't found any evidence.

She needs to completely dispel his suspicions!

Lu Xiao also noticed that her mood was off, and a thoughtful look flashed in his deep gray eyes.

Recalling Shen Tang's previous visit to Necro, the question Necro asked as soon as he arrived, and the somewhat strange atmosphere between the two, he felt that things were probably not so simple.

Although Xiao Jin and Xue Yinzhou didn't quite understand the specifics, they also felt that something was amiss.

Shen Tang is definitely hiding something from them!

What a worry!

When she got back, the beastmen almost couldn't resist locking her in a dark room for interrogation.

"Tell me, who exactly is Xiao Cuihua?!"

"Mistress, what exactly is going on?"

"The Little Cuihua that Necro is looking for, is that you?"

Shen Tang had a terrible headache.

The story of pretending to be Xiao Cuihua and having an affair with Necro was just an unexpected little episode. After losing contact, she never expected to cross paths again, so she simply didn't tell the beastmen, afraid that they would overthink it and that she wouldn't be able to explain it to them.

Now there's no way to hide it anymore, so I have no choice but to honestly confess everything.

She had no choice but to tell them everything that had happened during those days.

The beastly husbands were incredibly jealous when they found out!

Although she was faking it and what happened was all fake, the thought of another man outside trying to take advantage of their partner made her want to go back and kill him.

Shen Tang quickly comforted them, saying that she had to do it because of a system task.

What she's worried about now is how to face Necro in two weeks.

Even if she was slow to realize it, that scoundrel probably wasn't there to cooperate sincerely; it was more like he had discovered something and was trying to probe her.

If the two of them were to sit face to face, even if Shen Tang's face wasn't Xiao Cuihua's now, her every move would probably give her away.

Xue Yinzhou couldn't bear to see her troubled, so he frowned and said, "Killing him is the safest option."

Necro is indeed strong, but as long as we can lure out his true form, it wouldn't be difficult for the beastmen to kill him together.

Shen Tang shook her head. "We can't do that."

To be honest, she didn't like Necro. Given how many innocent people he and his men had slaughtered, she couldn't possibly have any good feelings or fantasies about him.

However, because of the vampire incident, Shen Tang's view of Necro has undergone a subtle change; at least it's no longer a simple black-and-white hatred...

It seems that Necro, like the vampires, has a deep-seated hatred for those aliens. If we can really win over his power, it will be a great help.

But before that, Shen Tang had to find a way to sever his relationship with Xiao Cuihua and end this ill-fated relationship that shouldn't have happened.

Lu Xiao came up with the safest solution: give Xiao Cuihua a real identity, making her a "living" person who is dead.

"Leave this to me," Lu Xiao reassured him.

Stepping out of the room and standing at the door, he rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

The romantic entanglements caused by the female protagonist will ultimately be dealt with by him.

Creating personal information out of thin air seems easy, but making a non-existent person appear as a living, breathing person, with every detail seamless, is the most difficult task.

For the past two weeks, he has had to personally take care of many people, including proof of Xiao Cuihua's existence, her life trajectory from childhood to adulthood, and her relatives and friends. There can be no mistakes.

Later, Lu Xiao even asked Shen Tang to take out the doll.

When the beastmen saw the doll clearly, they were all shocked, because it looked exactly like a real person from the outside, even the texture of the skin was like a real person, and they could even see the blood flowing under the skin.

After hearing about Shen Tang and Niekeluo's affair, Fu Teng rushed back from outside and saw the doll. He learned the whole story from their conversation.

Fu Teng said angrily, "Little darling, you must never cooperate with that pervert! That guy is unpredictable and has no integrity whatsoever. Cooperating with him is like asking a tiger for its skin!"

Shen Tang didn't want to have too much to do with Necro, but since she had already agreed, she couldn't go back on her word.

Half a month passed in a flash.

Necro arrived as promised.

The entire palace was heavily guarded, with layers of soldiers protecting it.

Shen Tang personally came out to greet them.

However, Necro didn't mention the alliance at all, but insisted on asking one thing: he wanted all of Xiao Cuihua's files.

There must be records of her within the empire.

Shen Tang sent someone to retrieve the identity documents that had been prepared in advance.

From Xiao Cuihua's birth to her growth, everything was recorded clearly and without any flaws.

Necro gazed at the file in his hands for a long time, remaining silent, a rare sadness showing on his usually arrogant and handsome face.

She was indeed an orc from the Nightfall Empire, from the Black and White Cat Clan. When she was fifteen, her homeland was ravaged by war, forcing her to wander and flee. Many of her relatives died on the battlefield or during her exile.

Shen Tang looked at the report and remained silent for a long time.

Feeling the atmosphere was too heavy, she pursed her lips and added softly, "Speaking of which, the Black and White Cat Clan and the Royal Family have some ancestral ties. They are distant relatives who have fallen on hard times. I never expected them to suffer such misfortune..."

She asked tentatively, "Are you in such a hurry to find her because she's an old acquaintance?"

Necro gripped the documents tightly in his hand, the paper was crumpled into deep wrinkles, and his knuckles turned white.

He said in a hoarse voice, "She's dead."

Shen Tang responded softly, "Please accept my condolences."

Necro's voice was even hoarser. "It's my fault."

Three thousand words, goodnight~