After awakening his new khodam, Rai immediately updated the khodam data on the Vanguard website. To complete the profile, he asked Nadien for help taking some photos of himself in his Lilith form.
Unfortunately, Rai had asked the wrong person for help. Instead of just a few pictures, Nadien ended up taking over 100 photos of Lilith in various outfits—sexy attire, maid uniforms, sailor costumes, school uniforms, and many more. Nadien was incredibly dedicated, using the excuse of "data gathering" to disguise her real intentions.
As a result, Lilith's photo collection quickly surpassed that of both Angel and Valkyrie, which only had around 30 pictures combined.
After the unexpected photo session, Lilith decided to reach out to someone who shared the same planet link.
She contacted Tifania via the Vanguard site's chat feature and sent a message:
"Hey, I've just awakened a khodam linked to Istarian."
Not long after sending the message, Tifania replied promptly, asking for Lilith's Kitachat number. Lilith shared the number, and almost immediately, she was pulled into a group chat.
The group's name was:
"Demonking of Istarian"
Dicki:
"Hey, newbie! Send a photo!"
Alfo:
"Hey, Succubus! Welcome to the Istarian family, hahaha."
Tifania:
"If you want her photos, just check the Vanguard site. Search for 'Rai' with khodams Angel, Valkyrie, and Lilith. There are plenty of pictures there, but don't be too shocked, hehe."
Dicki:
"Why would I be shocked?"
A few moments later...
Dicki:
"Whoa! How did you manage to summon all these gorgeous female khodams? Teach me your secret!"
Alfo:
"Don't get your hopes up. According to theory, since you awakened a Tentacle Demon, you're bound to keep summoning tentacle-type khodams."
Dicki:
"I won't give up! One day, I might awaken a waifu with octopus legs or octopus arms!"
Alfo:
"But your tentacle type is male. The chance of getting a female version is 0%."
Tifania:
"Don't worry about those two. They're always like this. If you want to explore Istarian, we can help you out."
Lilith:
"Thanks, maybe later. I'm still needed on Mars because of the Havoc Spiders."
Tifania:
"Yeah, those aliens near Earth are really annoying. I really hope Vanguard will develop a more advanced spaceship soon, so we can start clearing out the aliens in the Milky Way."
After awakening her new khodam, Lilith transformed back into her Valkyrie form. She needed Valkyrie's fingerprints to unlock the door to her apartment.
"Alright," she muttered to herself as the door clicked open.
Since Leon, Dylan, Jin Hou, and Miranda had returned to their respective apartments, Valkyrie would be on her own this time. It felt a bit quieter without the usual commotion, but she didn't mind the solitude.
Tomorrow, they had plans to head back to Mars to continue their mission of clearing out the Havoc Spiders. Valkyrie mentally prepared herself for the battle ahead, knowing that teamwork would be crucial.
Of course, Valkyrie didn't go to sleep right away. Instead, she opened the Vanguard website on her device. She decided to upload the footage of their battle on Mars, highlighting the impressive teamwork between her, Leon, Dylan, Jin Hou, and Miranda. The synergy they displayed during the fight was nothing short of amazing.
As the video went live, the comment section quickly exploded with reactions:
StarHunter99
"Damn! The way Valkyrie led the charge was so epic! I'd follow her to any battle!"
IronHeart08
"Jin Hou's spear throw was insane! Didn't think anyone could pierce that spider's armor!"
FlameFang
"Miranda's support skills are no joke! She kept everyone in top shape the whole time!"
But then, as more people noticed the new upload on Rai's profile, they couldn't help but spot the addition of Lilith, the succubus.
DarkAngel47
"Wait... who's the new hottie? Lilith?! A succubus?! I'm dying!"
RedKnight42
"Forget the spiders—how did Rai end up with such a bombshell of a khodam?!"
LustfulWarrior
"Lilith is gorgeous! Those pink horns and wings... I'm melting! I bet she's even more seductive in person."
SinfulHunter
"A succubus, huh? I wouldn't mind being drained dry by her... if you know what I mean."
DemonKingX
"I need more Lilith pics! That maid outfit was killer! Rai, you lucky bastard!"
The comments quickly spiraled out of control, turning more and more suggestive:
HornedBeast
"I'd let Lilith suck my life force any day. Hell, I'd even pay for it!"
SuccuSimper
"The way she smiled in that sailor outfit... I can't take it! Someone save me!"
WickedDreamer
"I knew succubi were supposed to be alluring, but damn! Lilith is on a whole other level! Rai, I salute your taste!"
SweetDespair
"Imagine being wrapped in those pink wings... Heaven and Hell in one package!"
Valkyrie just sighed, her cheeks flushing slightly. She didn't expect the reactions to be this overwhelming, but it wasn't surprising. As a succubus, Lilith naturally drew out the desires of those around her.
"Maybe I should have filtered the comments," Valkyrie muttered, slightly regretting not doing so earlier.
Unfortunately, there was no filter to block the suggestive comments. Valkyrie just sighed and decided to shift her focus to something else.
Since she had just awakened a khodam linked to Istarian, she decided to check out some of the videos uploaded by her new friends.
She immediately regretted opening Dicki's video. It featured his Tentacle Demon relentlessly "subduing" a cow demoness. Valkyrie couldn't help but rub her temples, feeling a mix of confusion and disbelief.
Next was Alfo's video, which at least looked more like a proper battle montage. His khodam appeared as a muscular humanoid demon with massive red horns and a body that seemed to glow like heated metal. The demon's brutal combat style and imposing presence made it clear why Alfo was considered strong among the Istarian-linked users.
Lastly, she watched a video from Tifania. Her khodam was a bat-winged woman who could transform into a giant bat. In the video, Tifania often wandered through various landscapes of Istarian, showcasing the planet's vast and eerie beauty.
Despite its perpetual darkness, Istarian had a unique charm. The lack of a sun made it impossible to distinguish between day and night. Instead, the planet was illuminated by glowing stones scattered throughout its terrain and various bioluminescent plants. These plants were cultivated as decorative foliage in cities, while light stones were mined and used as both currency and light sources.
Due to the extreme cold, fire was almost impossible to sustain there. That's why the light stones were so valuable—not just for illumination but also as a means of keeping warm. The beautiful glow of the stone mines and light-filled cities gave Istarian an otherworldly, almost enchanting atmosphere.
Valkyrie couldn't help but admire the mysterious beauty of the place.
"If it weren't for the Havoc Spiders on Mars, I'd love to explore Istarian using Lilith's form," she muttered wistfully.