Is That A Wisp?

"Who?" Princess Zamuria stopped attacking as she looked around, gazing at the figure of Feifei that calmly approached her. 

Even though Feifei was weaker than her, Princess Zamuria was able to feel a mysterious presence emanating from her, causing her to be on guard. 

"I'm Feifei, the eleventh King in Layer 3." Feifei introduced herself, getting right to the point. "I wish to trade with you."

"A trade?" Princess Zamuria frowned in response to the suggestion, looking around for a moment as she soon replied, "This isn't the best place to do that. Let's return to the city first."

"Alright." Feifei nodded, following Princess Zamuria as they made their way towards the city. 

Along the way, Princess Zamuria looked at Feifei and told her, "By the way, just call me Zamuria. Princess is just a title. It's not my name."

'She's named after the continent she's from. From what I heard, only the greatest of geniuses in their family are allowed to take on the name of Zamuria as their own. In their past millennium, she's the only person to obtain this name,' Feifei thought before nodding. "I'll call you Zamuria, then."

Once they reached the city, Zamuria led her to her house, offering lunch as they began to talk while eating some food. Zamuria then commended while eating, "The food here is stale. There's just one variety. So, I'm getting bored of it."

Sighing, she lamented a bit before asking Feifei, "How are you able to roam outside? From what I've sensed, you're only at Tier 4 in strength."

"I have a passive ability to evade the senses of the demons. That's how I was able to live in the miasma-filled region all along," Feifei replied. 

"Wait, why were you there in the first place? Shouldn't you have arrived at a city in the first place?" Zamuria was confused by that. "Had you asked Gehen about it, he should have arranged you to arrive at a city."

"I couldn't." Feifei sighed as she shook her head, telling Zamuria, "I had too many enemies that followed me into the Sub-Realm. Also, when I killed all of them, I offended those that had formed close relationships with my enemies in the two decades they had spent in Layer 3."

"So, I arrived in the miasma." Feifei sighed. "And I have been living there all this time."

"Impressive," Zamuria said with an expression of acknowledgment. "The fact that you can survive in the miasma means you're strong."

She then made eye contact with Feifei and told her, "Tell me what you wish to offer. I'll definitely consider it."

"My husband is currently trapped by a coalition of Black Demons. I plan to rescue him from there, but I still need a strong individual to fight alongside me. So, I hope you'll take up that role." Feifei then said, "As for however many Black Demon cores you need, I'll give you all of it."

"Wait…" Zamuria rubbed her forehead, feeling a headache at the plethora of information contained within the short line of Feifei. "What do you mean…by a coalition of Black Demons? Who's your husband? What do you mean by trapped? How can he survive after coming across a Black Demon? Also, how are you able to provide me Black Demon cores when you're only at Tier 4?"

Zamuria shot out a multitude of questions, unable to wrap her head around what Feifei was going on about here. 

"Before that..." Feifei asked. "Are you at the peak of Tier 5 now? Or perhaps you've obtained a method to enter Tier 6?"

"My weight is currently 2341 kilograms," Zamuria replied. "I have indeed figured out a method to grow beyond. Sadly, it's taking a longer time than I had thought. I'm already growing a lot older. At this rate, I might need 20 to 30 more years to reach the peak of Tier 6."

"If it isn't because of the fact that I feel like I would be able to complete my body cultivation method once I reach Tier 6 here, I would have long headed towards Layer 1." She sighed. "But of course, I also know the power difference between the layers. When I arrived here, I struggled at the beginning, even though I was the strongest at Layer 3. So, I don't have any plans to hurry either."

"Then…" Feifei then began to recount all the information she had heard from spying on the Black Demons. She also told her about Krune, noticing Zamuria's expression widen upon hearing his name. "So, that's why I need your help in my plans. As for the Tier 6 Demon Cores, it would take time to produce them, but the process would be a lot faster than yours." 

"Krune, huh." Zamuria muttered, sighing, "He was the guy who was with Cultivator."

"Cultivator?" Feifei asked. "Who's that?"

"Just someone I have some history with," Zamuria replied, washing her hands as she said, "As for your plans, I don't mind helping you. If my growth can be faster, I don't see the reason to refuse your order. Besides, it seems interesting to fight the Black Demons. Since they're at your doorsteps, let me greet them."

"Thank you." Feifei smiled in gratitude as she got up and bowed. "I am grateful for your time."

"It's just a trade, nothing personal," Zamuria laughed as she replied. "Both of us are benefiting from this trade. So, don't mind it too much."

She then thought of something, asking Feifei, "But what about food and water? There isn't any out there in the miasma-filled zones. How are you surviving there?"

"I can turn into a demon to make use of the miasma to survive," Feifei replied.  "As for you, I have established trades with one of the cities that are subservient to Krune. They'll transport food and water for your needs."

"Alright, that's all I need, then." Zamuria nodded as she packed some clothes, a ration of food, and her Tier 5 Demon Arms. She then followed Feifei as they left the city after informing the City Lord about it. 

Even though the City Lord was unwilling, she couldn't say anything since Zamuria was already the strongest in the city. Also, considering her power, she would be able to kill everyone before they even attempted to activate the Godly Summons in an effort to stop her. 

Left with no other choice, she could only bid farewell to Zamuria, watching her leave the city.