My Celestial Ascension Chapter 926: Isolde Ashveil’s Residence

The result of the confrontation between Yuan and Countess Isolde left King Evander and the vampire aristocrats utterly stunned.

They anticipated that Countess Isolde would secure a swift triumph against Yuan—the reality turned out to be far beyond their wildest expectations.

Her loss struck them profoundly, crumbling their arrogance and expanding their perspective—that a greater power always exists somewhere in the world.

The most startling aspect was Yuan's effortless success. Throughout the whole battle, he hadn't taken it seriously, which intensified the difficulty of grasping his immense superiority.

Countess Isolde enjoyed fame across the Vampire Kingdom and further for her savage training techniques, deemed ruthless even among vampires.

Not a single individual had lasted more than one day in her regimen. Even the toughest-minded eventually surrendered to her intense discipline.

Numerous vampires dreaded her reputation more than their king's—not just due to her severe approaches but also her odd temperament.

Moreover, Countess Isolde held a distinctive bloodline among vampires, rivaling the royal blood itself.

’I dedicated my whole life to training and faced death risks innumerable times... yet a human bested me with such ease... I never foresaw this,’ Isolde pondered while trailing Yuan in silence, her eyes locked on his retreating figure.

’But... he won against me in a just and fair manner... should I pledge myself to him? He’s the sole one to awaken emotions in my heart...’ This idea caused her pulse to quicken, igniting a feeling utterly new to her.

All her existence, she chased power relentlessly. The notion of a companion or offering her affection had never crossed her mind.

However, after beholding Yuan’s remarkable might and suffering such a crushing loss, she started to see that endless torment for growth wasn’t the sole route to advancement.

Plenty of worldly experiences remained untouched by her. Maybe, yielding to her inner yearnings could lead to an unexpected surge in her power.

She trailed him noiselessly, her focus solely on Yuan. Her facial expression was clear—it showed the budding signs of profound admiration for him.

Valeria and Princess Nerith quietly observed her enamored stare, reminiscent of an infatuated maiden, yet they kept quiet and pressed on with their steps.

A while afterward, the vampire aristocrats left the fortress to ready their troops for the impending conflict—a battle that would shape their destiny.

Yet Countess Isolde chose to linger at the royal abode briefly, planning to guide Yuan and his group to her personal stronghold herself.

Vampire King Evander found her proposal startling. He struggled to accept that the icy and merciless Countess Isolde would proactively welcome Yuan and his allies.

Queen Carmilla was equally taken aback; she couldn’t picture Isolde developing feelings for a human following years of solitude.

Being a woman herself, she instantly grasped the invitation’s intent. Isolde’s countenance revealed it all plainly.

King Evander promptly directed Butler Sebastian to assemble every soldier together, allowing him to ready them directly for the looming battle that would rattle the whole Demonic Continent.

He had to rally all possible forces to confront the Undead King and his enormous force of millions prior to their arrival at the frontier.

Queen Carmilla similarly rallied her shadow troops and updated them all on the developing crisis.

A bit later, Yuan and his group chose to say goodbye to the Vampire Royal Family and promptly exited the fortress.

"Incidentally, what’s the reason for heading to Countess Isolde’s castle? Is there crucial dealings with her?" Princess Nerith inquired, her face displaying confusion.

Yuan had abruptly announced the side trip to Countess Isolde’s home, catching everyone off guard.

Additionally, Countess Isolde clung to Yuan like his shadow, her face bearing an odd look as she kept gazing at him with an obvious infatuated expression.

Nerith, naive in romantic affairs, overlooked any oddity. In contrast, Yuan’s wives nearly burst into chuckles, sharing sly looks and wordless signals.

"I promised her a visit to her castle post-duel. That’s all there is to it," Yuan responded, offering a soft grin.

"I understand..." Nerith affirmed with a nod, comprehending the situation.

As a fighter, she prized her commitments most highly. Breaking a vow would shame a fighter, rendering them unworthy of the title.

Therefore, she dropped any more inquiries on the subject.

Anna Grace and the rest stayed quiet, but their enigmatic grins hinted at deeper insights they weren’t voicing.

"Shall I arrange for an extra carriage? This turn of events caught me unprepared, leaving no spare vehicles," Countess Isolde questioned, her face showing clear unease, since her carriage fit only two.

"No need, Lady Isolde. We’ll trail your carriage through the air. Rather, let my mother-in-law Nyx and Princess Nerith join you," Yuan suggested, smiling warmly.

Isolde appeared visibly taken aback upon discovering the snake demi-human was Yuan’s mother-in-law. This revelation hadn’t occurred to her.

"Really? She’s your mother-in-law... That’s unexpected," Isolde remarked, eyeing Yuan and Nyx in astonishment.

"Indeed. And here’s her daughter, Emma," Yuan continued, drawing Emma tenderly into his arms with an assured smile.

Emma, though, grew a tad shy from Yuan’s abrupt closeness before a near-stranger.

"Then, kindly enter and travel with me, Lady Nyx and Princess Nerith," Countess Isolde invited courteously, swinging open the carriage door and motioning them in.

"Much appreciated, Lady Isolde," Nyx answered with a gentle smile, climbing into the carriage as Princess Nerith trailed after.

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Isolde’s dwelling castle was vast—a majestic edifice boasting a sophisticated and polished style, more akin to an ancient landmark than a living space.

It commanded views of stunning peaks and gorges, backed by a huge lake, infusing the property with a magical vibe, as if plucked from a storybook.

Vampire guards fortified the castle rigorously, every one robust and regimented—the clear outcome of Isolde’s rigorous drills, shaping them into skilled and compliant fighters.

This fact alone highlighted Isolde Ashveil’s dedication to both drilling and leadership.

"Welcome back, My Lord!!"

The moment the carriage crossed the primary entrance, the sentries bent low in reverence, their calls resounding with awe and trepidation.

Isolde and Nyx alighted from the carriage and stood by the doorway, awaiting Yuan and his party’s arrival from above.

Shortly after, Yuan and his entourage touched down in front of them. Countess Isolde remained amazed by their flight capability and couldn’t resist pondering the method behind it.