Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

A grand palace of pure white loomed before them.

An elegant, young, and beautiful woman clothed in a white, traditional robe sat in the palace.

She didn't seem like an ordinary deity. Her easy smile was delicate as she greeted Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton.

They glanced at each other before casting curious looks at the emperor.

He merely laughed as he regarded them. "This is my wife. She's also known as the empress in your realm."

Xyla was surprised to hear this.

When a person lived long enough, they would see various extraordinary things.

Not only did they get to meet the emperor, but they even met the empress.

stuff like that was entirely made up by

the emperor and empress even

she discovered the truth of

it is my honor to meet you," Xyla said

the humans. "You don't have to be so courteous with me. I'm indebted to you. Back when I went to the human

pendant one night?" she paused for dramatic effect. "That was me.

the one who left

past, and I also know what you would face in the future. I once begged the

break the heavenly rules for me. It's why I had to

all safety charms I gave you.

the nine-tailed

of my magic spells. I have been helping you

one who gave you a safety charm? That was mein disguise. That safety charm also once blocked the nine-tailed demon fox's attack when you weren't

voice was so delicate as she recounted all the times she had helped