My Wives are Beautiful Demons

The silver moonlight filtered through the treetops of the gloomy forest, casting elongated, ghostly shadows across the damp, moss-covered ground. The mist crept like spectral fingers, making the atmosphere ethereal and mysterious. The deep silence was broken only by the whisper of the wind and the soft rustle of the leaves.

Selene moved between the trees like a specter, her posture graceful and calculated. Her delicate hands picked luminescent fruits and rare herbs, each touch demonstrating the respect and intimacy she still had with nature. Tiny forest spirits floated around her, curious but wary of her imposing presence.

She knelt beside a lake as black as obsidian, where bluish petals floated lazily on the surface. She touched one of them with her fingertips, observing its pulsating glow. Her emerald eyes reflected the moonlight, carrying a melancholy glow.

Despite her transformation, despite what she had become... the forest still accepted her.

Then the silence became absolute.

The little spirits disappeared in the blink of an eye. The wind ceased. Not even the distant sound of a cricket or the croaking of a frog could be heard. Selene remained motionless. Her senses were screaming at her, warning her.

Something was wrong.

Then a snap.

A branch broke.

Another sound... A low, dragging breath. Not a living being, but something... wrong...

Selene stood up slowly, showing no fear, but her muscles were tense, ready for combat. Her hand slipped to her bare back, and then a divine glow began to emanate from it.

Grotesque shadows sneaked between the trees. Their bodies were twisted, unnaturally elongated. Eyes glowing like coals burned in the dark, staring at her hungrily. Black slime dripped from their deformed jaws. The putrid smell of rotting flesh wafted through the air.

"You dare desecrate my forest?" Selene's voice sounded as low and sharp as a blade.

The creatures advanced.

Before they could take a single step, a burst of light flooded the area. The divine bow materialized in their hands, its silver structure pulsing with celestial energy. The string was pulled and a golden arrow took shape, emitting a fierce glow.

SHING!

The arrow shot out like lightning.

The instant it hit the first creature, the monster was torn apart, its body disintegrating in a storm of luminous particles.

Selene didn't hesitate.

Her sharp gaze scanned the remaining targets. Her body moved as if it were dancing, spinning gracefully as she pulled and released the arrows. Each shot was lethal, precise. The golden glow cut through the darkness like a shower of shooting stars, obliterating every aberration that dared face it.

The few survivors hesitated. One of them turned to run.

Selene arched an eyebrow.

"Did you think you were going to escape?"

She pulled the bowstring one last time, and this time the arrow flashed with even greater power. As she released it, the projectile flew through the air at absurd speed and pierced the target. The creature's body froze for a moment before exploding into ashes, disappearing without a trace.

Silence returned.

The forest seemed to hold its breath, as if nature itself had witnessed her wrath and bowed to her.

Selene sighed, and the divine bow disappeared in sparks of light. She cast one last glance at the non-existent remains of her enemies, her countenance cold and impassive.

"Idiots." Selene stood still for a moment, her breathing slow and controlled. Her emerald eyes shone brightly before taking on a deep emerald hue, radiating divine power.

She closed her eyes and stretched out her hand, allowing her essence to spread through the forest like an invisible wave.

The ability awoke instantly, a whisper echoing in the vastness between the planes. The trail of the creatures, their remnants of unholy energy, became visible to her. It was like a thread of black silk stretching through the dense forest, leading to a specific point in the darkness.

Selene opened her eyes.

"So that's where..."

The gleam in her eye intensified, a growing nervousness taking over her aura. Who dared to corrupt their forest with such repulsive creatures? Who would have such audacity to launch monsters against it?

Without hesitation, she raised her hand in the air. A silvery mist began to form around her, condensing into dozens, then hundreds of tiny spheres of light. Each one grew and took shape: wolves with sharp fangs, spectral owls with glowing eyes, panthers made of pure lunar energy, hooded warriors whose swords shimmered with the power of spirits.

The forest seemed to tremble at the presence of the summoned familiars. They weren't just summoned creatures - they were extensions of Selene's very essence, manifestations of her lost divinity, loyal only to her.

With a single glance at her creations, Selene raised her chin, her voice as firm and cold as the blade of an arrow.

"Hunt them all down."

Her emerald eyes blazed with intensity, reflecting the fury that burned inside her.

The familiars moved like a collective shadow, running and flying through the forest at superhuman speed. They were ruthless hunters, and would leave no stone unturned until their master's order was carried out.

Selene stood there, watching for a moment, her lips curving into a cold smile.

"Let's see who had the audacity to invade my fucking forest." Selene spoke even more nervously, the forest seemed to breathe around Selene, the silver moonlight swaying between the twisted branches. Her divine bow disappeared in sparks, dissipating as if it had never existed. But its fury remained, boiling beneath the surface of her skin.

Then she felt it.

A low, damp sound, something crawling among the leaves. Selene turned immediately, her emerald eyes cutting like blades.

"Sorry." The voice came from the darkness. And then, emerging from the shadows, came a slender, imposing figure.

A Lamia.

Its cold eyes shone like golden gems, its skin was pale, but its long, muscular body exuded an animalistic aura. Its slightly golden and black scales glistened in the moonlight, and its long serpentine tail slithered along the ground, scattering fallen leaves.

Selene stared at her for a moment before arching an eyebrow. "You've gotten bigger... Zuri."

The name carried a hint of surprise, but Selene quickly masked any emotion. Her voice sounded analytical, almost curious.

Zuri snorted, crossing his arms. "Yeah, I get it."

She threw a body in front of Selene. A corrupted demon, its flesh dead but still pulsing unnaturally. Its head was crushed, but even so, something inside it insisted on moving, on continuing to exist.

Selene frowned, her expression turning grim.

"That's no ordinary demon."

"No, it's not." Zuri crawled closer, his eyes flashing with a mixture of anger and frustration. "It has no life left... But something still controls him. Like a virus."

Selene reached out, analyzing the creature with her divine energy. Her glowing aura touched the demon's distorted body and, for a brief instant, she saw-not just the corruption, but the insatiable hunger spreading inside him.

This wasn't just a simple case of demonic possession. It was something much worse.

Zuri clicked her tongue in irritation, her tail thumping against the floor.

"Call my master." Her voice came out lower, but loaded with tension.

Selene looked away, studying her. "Really... you look very different..."

Zuri clicked her tongue, her tail lashing the ground in irritation. "Tsk. Don't crowd me, Selene."

The fallen goddess smiled, crossing her arms as she analyzed the lamia from top to bottom. "Hm... so you really want to show your master that you can be useful?"

Zuri paused.

Her previously indifferent face twitched for a brief second, and Selene, with her sharp eyesight, didn't miss the subtle detail-her pupils contracted slightly, her tail stopped moving and... Yes. Her cheeks turned slightly pink.

"W-what?!" The lamia stammered, widening her eyes for a moment before looking away. "What are you talking about, you bastard?"

Selene laughed softly, resting her hand on her hip. "Oh, so I've hit the nail on the head?"

"Don't talk shit!" Zuri growled, crossing her arms defensively. "I don't give a shit! I just don't want that idiot to die without knowing that I'm stronger than he thinks, understand?!"

Selene arched an eyebrow, pretending to ponder. "Hmm... so you want to impress him."

"No!"

"Make him look at you?"

"No!"

"Oh, I see. You just want a compliment from him, maybe a cuddle?"

The lamia jumped backwards, her tail curling instinctively. "SELENE!!!"

The fallen goddess burst into laughter, amused by the other's reaction. "Ouch, ouch, you're hilarious, Zuri. Vergil really should notice you more. This tsundere show you're putting on is worth it!"

Zuri just turned her face away, huffing angrily. "Fuck off."

Selene smiled in satisfaction, but soon her gaze returned to the fallen body in front of them. The joke was fun, but the situation was still serious.

"Well, jokes aside, let's call your master before this thing spreads."

Zuri let out a long sigh, her cheeks still flushed. "Hmpf... Just shut up and do it soon."

"Okay, okay" Selene raised her hand in surrender