Reborn As A Maid

Chapter 57: Chapter 57 - The First Demon General ( Part 1)

The rays of early sunlight brightly lit the Kingdom of Seraiya.

From the tower of the royal palace to the streets of the capital – a new day had come.

The merchants greeted customers and warmly opened the doors of their shops.

The smell of freshly baked bread began to float in the air of the city.

Laughing children chased each other between the stands of the marketplace.

But for most people...

All this was just a bright spring morning.

But not everything was as simple as it seemed...

Deep in the mountains, located far away from any kingdom...

Dark stone pillars were quivering.

Slowly the cracks spread on the silver runes inscribed in the rocks.

There was a very soft whisper escaping from the shadows. freeweɓnovel.cѳm

Not of human origin.

Not even of beasts.

It was ancient.

Ancient enough to be older than any kingdom.

Ancient enough to be older than history itself.

The whisper contained only one word.

"...Free..."

After this...

Everything became silent again.

While all this was happening...

Inside the Royal Academy.

Jennie Queens sighed and elegantly raised a silver tray with tea.

Five years of training under the leadership of Martha Morius changed her completely.

Every her step and movement turned out to be flawless.

She could perfectly arrange any noble ceremonies, set up the banqueting halls and prepare the royal tea in such perfection that Martha did not have time to find faults.

According to the palace maids...

This miracle deserved a place in the holidays of the whole kingdom.

However, Jennie...

Missed the fights with monsters.

She went for a walk through the garden of the academy towards the pavilion...

In which she always waited...

Princess Lilia KingHeart.

Now fifteen years old, Lilia had already become a magnificent girl.

Her golden locks glimmered under the morning rays like a golden thread.

Her sapphire eyes shone with intelligence and mischief.

Dressed in the elegant white and blue uniform of the academy intended only for members of the royal family, she looked like the perfect candidate for the queen of Seraiya.

Until she saw Jennie.

"Ladies shouldn’t run," one of the etiquette teachers told her once.

Lilia completely ignored this advice.

"Jennie!"

She immediately dashed along the garden path.

Jennie calmly put the tea tray on the table.

"Good morning, Princess."

Lilia pouted.

"We are alone."

Jennie smiled.

"Good morning... Lilia."

Only after this the princess cheerfully smiled. freeweɓnøvel.com

Nearby...

Some of the students of the academy watched their behavior.

One of the noble boys whispered,

"Did... did Her Highness run along the garden?"

The boy nodded.

"Once again."

"I thought Princesses should behave elegantly."

"They usually do."

"...Then why—"

"Jennie."

"...Ah."

Everything became clear.

Lilia happily sat down besides Jennie while Jennie poured her fresh tea.

"You made it?"

Jennie nodded.

"I also baked honey biscuits."

Lilia’s eyes sparkled.

"You are the best."

Jennie softly laughed.

"You tell this every morning."

"Because it is the truth every morning."

Jennie could only nod in reply.

Before both girls could drink tea...

Approached a familiar figure.

Lucas Queens.

Now twenty years old, Lucas left the academy and officially became a member of the Royal Knights.

His appearance had changed – his features matured and he turned into a handsome young knight.

He wore the dark blue uniform with the coat of arms of Seraiya.

But the most important thing was...

He continued smiling in the same manner.

"Morning."

Jennie joyfully waved.

"Brother."

Lucas took one of the biscuits.

"...May I?"

"You already ate it."

Lucas looked at the empty plate in his hand.

"...Right."

Jennie blinked.

"...When?"

"I don’t even remember."

Lilia happily burst out in laughter.

"Some things never change."

However, this joyful moment passed very fast as soon as another knight rushed into the garden.

His expression was unusually strained.

He bowed politely.

"Sir Lucas."

Lucas immediately stood.

"What is wrong?"

"There was another emergency report in the capital."

The joyful mood of the moment instantly evaporated.

"What kind of report?"

The knight hesitated.

"...Another village."

Lucas frowned.

"Bandits?"

The knight slowly shook his head.

"No."

"Everyone disappeared."

Silence.

Even birds stopped singing.

Lucas took the report in his hands and began to read it.

"The village of Rensford..."

"No signs of fight."

"No traces of blood."

"No bodies."

"Only deserted houses."

Lilia frowned.

"Everyone disappeared?"

The knight nodded.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Jennie listened to the report.

Something was very wrong in it.

Villages cannot disappear without leaving traces behind.

But by the afternoon...

Similar reports kept coming.

A village of farmers by the eastern river.

A hunter’s hut in the depths of the forest.

Isolated monastery.

Every report contained the same unpleasant information.

No survivors.

No corpses.

No traces of fight.

Only...

Silence.

The news of strange disappearances quickly spread in the capital.

"The Demon King has returned!"

"No, it was the dragons!"

"I heard that ghosts are kidnapping people!"

"My cousin said that an entire mountain vanished overnight!"

As usual...

Rumors were getting even more ridiculous with every repetition.

Later in the evening...

Jennie decided to visit the Hunter Association on the way back home.

The headquarters of the association was unusually busy.

Hunters sat at every table, discussing the situation.

Maps were hanging on the walls.

Receptionists ran between the tables with piles of reports in their hands.

Even usually cheerful Emily looked tired.

However, when she noticed Jennie, she forced herself to smile.

"Miss Raven."

"Good evening."

Jennie lowered her voice.

"What is happening?"

Emily sighed.

"We don’t know."

"Disappearances?"

Emily nodded.

"They are increasing."

"In every kingdom."

She pointed to the continental map on the wall.

The red spots appeared in neighboring kingdoms too.

"All nations are experiencing similar events."

Jennie’s expression turned thoughtful.

"So it is not local."

"No."

Emily looked seriously concerned.

"And this is what frightens us."

Jennie silently left the Association as the sun went down.

The lights of the city began to light the streets.

Everything seemed to be calm.

But...

This feeling somehow disturbed her.

It felt...

Strange.

Ancient.

Heavy.

That night...

In her room in the Queens Mansion...

Jennie sat by the open window.

A cool breeze entered the room.

She raised her hand and pulled the dragon-shaped hairpin from her silver hair.

A golden light shined.

The spirit of Excalibur appeared beside her.

For some time...

They were silent.

Finally...

Jennie broke the silence.

"...You feel it too."

The expression of Excalibur had changed – now it looked unusually serious.

The legendary sword slowly nodded.

"Yes."

"This sleeping creature..."

"...has awakened."

Outside the window...

The wind suddenly stopped.

And somewhere beyond the peaceful kingdom...

An ancient seal cracked once again.