Red Like Ruby (Mostly RubyxDyrroth)

Ruby Fell Into the Abyss part 3

This is a very difficult decision to make however it's the only chance she'll get for freedom. Any plan she made will only lead to being recaptured or being killed since the Abyss has only one entrance and exit point that she knows of and that place is crawling with guards that will overpower her once she reached that place. 

Ruby pondered this decision thoroughly weighing the pros and cons of answering positively and the opportunities she'll lose once she declines his offer. Meanwhile, Dyrroth stared at her face patiently waiting for her answer while having divided feelings regarding this whole set up. He really wanted to kiss her face right now but he restrained himself. He perked up when he figured that she finally made her decision and waited patiently for her answer. 

"I guess... I'll have nothing else to lose if I accept and everything to gain when I win. I accept your wager." Ruby said firmly, holding her hand for him to take. A huge smirk stretched across his lips as he accepted her smaller hand in his. 

"Let the game of love begin. I will make sure to make you fall in love with me even before one hundred days pass." Dyrroth declared inching his face towards her for a kiss but Ruby blocked him with her fingers. 

"We'll see about that." she smirked already feeling her victory. Who will fall for a demon like him? 

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Her trip down memory lane was interrupted when Sorca arrived. Ruby lifted herself from the edge and faced the demoness walking towards who was surprisingly accompanied by Selena who she had grown closer with after their talk about beauty hacks on the bath springs. Dyrroth doesn't really like them interacting but Ruby decided to make some friends of her own. Sort of, since she doesn't really trust Selena which is a good decision given the elf's nature. In fact, her only true friend here is Sorca who is blunt and upfront with her. 

"Ruby we've got news~!" announced the elf playfully. 

"What is it?" she asked in curiosity raising a brow. 

"We have a surprise for you."

"I was ordered to deliver you to his majesty's current location. We should depart immediately." Sorca rephrased ignoring the witch. Ruby only nodded before following after the demoness. Selena walked beside her making small chat and telling her about this Lunox girl that she's quite fond of. 

"So where are we really going?" Ruby tried questioning. 

"It's confidential until we get there." Sorca replied while Selena revealed "To the stables." making the crimson demoness glare at her.

"What are we going to do there?" Ruby tried prying further but this time Sorca covered the elf's mouth before she can reveal anything else. 

"That's confidential as well. We should move forward because the prince is not known for his patience." Selena was no longer able to accompany them as Sorca ordered her squad to drag her somewhere else. There seem to be more guards with her that they were able to fully surround her this time which is quite unusual. 

When they reached an Abyssal congregation area, Ruby didn't fail to notice the commotion going on among the demons. They were fully armored and ready for combat making her wonder what it was all about. 

"Sorca what's happening there?" 

"Nothing noteworthy Ruby, the demons are only having a tournament which is a common thing for those ruffian bunch. We should increase our pace so we don't involve ourselves with their quarrel. You wouldn't want an ax flying in your head, would you?" Sorca answered with indifference but Ruby feels like there was more to it than just that especially since the demoness used her name.