Full-Time Magister: The Strongest Summoned Beast is Actually Myself

Chapter 111, Contract with Little Flame Princess
Chen Hao looked at her with a half-smile, a hint of amusement in his eyes: "Is this how you apologize? In movies, you have to strip naked and get off the stage to show sincerity."

"You pervert! What kind of lousy movie are you watching!" Nan Jue's face was burning red, whether from anger or embarrassment, it was hard to tell.

"I'm serious, I'm not joking!" Chen Hao said with a playful expression, returning the sentence verbatim.

Nan Jue immediately fell silent, and now not only her face but also her eyes began to redden.

After a long silence, and after what seemed like a lot of mental preparation, she slowly began to speak:

"You... really want to humiliate me that much?"

"I'm a pervert, of course I have to humiliate you severely, so that my dark heart can be comforted!" Chen Hao said, as if he were being sarcastic, or as if he had completely dropped his pretense.

Nan Jue stared intently at Chen Hao's face, as if she wanted to remember this scumbag forever. Tears were welling up in her eyes, but she just wouldn't let them fall. She had never been forced like this before.

Thinking of his only remaining comrade-in-arms, Nan Jue closed his eyes, letting tears stream down his cheeks, as if he had made a decision.

"Come on! I accept it, consider it as being chewed by a dog."

"Me? No, you do it yourself! First, offer a sincere apology."

Nan Jue's face stiffened. Her dignity was like armor on the verge of collapse, and now she had to peel it off bit by bit herself! Her fists clenched slowly, her nails almost digging into her palms, and her body trembled slightly.

"You..." Nan Jue's voice was so low it seemed to be squeezed out of his throat, trembling slightly, "Do you really want me to go that far?"

Chen Hao leaned lazily against the rock, arms crossed, a mocking glint in his eyes: "Enough nonsense. Aren't soldiers supposed to be all about execution? If you're going to apologize, show some sincerity. Strip naked, sit down, and nothing less will count."

Nan Jue's chest heaved violently. Her gaze shifted from Chen Hao's face to the unconscious female team member not far away. She was her only comrade-in-arms, her breath faint, her life hanging by a thread.

Without Chen Hao's help, they would almost certainly not have been able to leave this desert alive. The uprising in the Sha Wang River had destroyed all her communication equipment, and the extreme environment of the Zhuoyuan Plains was fraught with danger at every turn.

She closed her eyes; her tears had long since dried, leaving streaks of stinging on her cheeks. From childhood to adulthood, she had been the pride of her family and a rising star in the military, never bowing her head, let alone compromising with a lawless bastard.

But now, she has no other choice.

"Fine." Nan Jue's voice was as cold as ice, carrying a resolute tone. "If you want sincerity, I'll give it to you."

She took a deep breath and slowly unbuckled her tactical belt, the soft clanging of the metal buckle sounding particularly jarring in the vast desert.

Chen Hao raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his eyes, but the playful expression remained.

Nan Jue's movements were stiff and slow as she took off her coat piece by piece, letting it fall onto the sand to reveal her close-fitting combat uniform. Her face was flushed red, but she forced herself not to look at Chen Hao's reaction.

"Keep going," Chen Hao said with a hint of sarcasm. "What kind of sincerity is this? It's far from enough."

Nan Jue suddenly looked up, her eyes burning with anger, but beneath that anger lay a deep sense of powerlessness. She gritted her teeth, her fingers trembling as she reached for the zipper of her combat uniform.

The hissing sound of the zipper seemed to tear through her last line of defense, and every inch of exposed skin stung in the scorching air. She paused for a moment, as if making a final struggle, but finally gritted her teeth and pulled the zipper all the way down, revealing her inner layer.

Just then, Chen Hao suddenly chuckled and waved his hand, "Alright, alright, put it away. Do you really think I care to see you like this?"

(To avoid any discord, the author has provided a possible alternative storyline for everyone.)
Nan Jue froze, her hand still frozen in mid-air. She looked at Chen Hao in disbelief, her eyes filled with a mixture of shame, anger, and astonishment: "What...do you mean?"

Chen Hao straightened up, brushed the sand off his hands, and said lazily with a hint of disdain, "Just kidding, teasing you. You really think I want you to strip naked and kowtow to me here? Tsk, are all military girls this stubborn?"

"You!" Nan Jue was so angry that she almost rushed up to punch him, but Chen Hao had already turned around and waved his hand with his back to her.

"Get dressed, take your half-dead teammate, and come with me," Chen Hao said without turning his head. "I'll take you across the Sand River and to Anjie."

Nan Jue stood there, a mixture of shame, anger, and a strange sense of relief swirling in her heart.

She quickly zipped up her jacket, picked it up from the floor, her fingers still trembling slightly. She looked at Chen Hao's back; this man was like a demon crawling out of hell, utterly unfathomable.

"Who exactly are you? Why do you look familiar?" Nan Jue couldn't help but ask in a low voice. "Oh, then you may have seen me on TV. I'm Chen Hao, a student at the Mingzhu main campus! The one who paid out of his own pocket to expose two councilors."

"madman."

The journey continued smoothly, and Chen Hao escorted the two back to Dunhuang City. He then returned to the North Corner of Zhuoyuan, Pingdingshan—Xingyu Tianshu—to continue promoting himself as a summoner to the Flame Witch.

Chen Ying and Zhao Yulin have already returned, while Jiang Feng will guard Yan Ji until she is born. As for what to do after that, it is believed that Chen Hao, the wealthy summoner, will be a good choice.

……

A month later, beneath the Starry Sky Tree, a blazing crimson flame slowly unfurled in the morning light, like a newly blossoming lotus. A tender yet pure life force quietly awakened beneath the scorching plain.

Little Flame Princess was born.

Chen Hao stood beside Jiang Feng, gazing at the tiny fire spirit in its infant form, his eyes filled with fervor—of course, his words remained perfectly serious:
“Aunt Jiang Feng, listen to me—instead of staying by her side every step of the way, it’s better to let her become strong on her own.”

Jiang Feng gently stroked Xiao Yanji's forehead, her eyes filled with maternal tenderness and vigilance. "Ling! (What do you want to say?)"

“I have consulted a large number of ancient books. The natural growth cycle of the Flame Princess clan is similar to that of humans. If it follows the normal process... it will take at least twenty years for a little Flame Princess to reach maturity.”

He spoke faster and with more persuasive force: “But twenty years is too slow! Times are changing so fast. Twenty years is enough for countless demon tribes to fight hundreds of battles. She can’t wait. Zhuoyuan is not a real paradise. You know how aggressive the Dunhuang Demon Tiger is.”

Jiang Feng frowned: "Ling! (What are your thoughts?)"

“Two options. One is to use a large amount of high-quality fire-type resources to nourish Little Flame Princess.” Chen Hao held up one finger. “This requires a lot of money; the more you spend, the more effective it will be.”

“The second type—” he raised a second finger, “is nourished by a powerful summoner with magical energy over a long period of time. This will not only accelerate her growth but also create a bond between her and the summoner, allowing her to receive protection from the human world.”

Jiang Feng looked at him quietly without saying a word.

Chen Hao knew the other party was wavering, so he added, "And I happen to possess both of these qualities."

"My forging workshop had a net profit of 300 million last year and is expected to exceed 500 million this year. The profit is growing steadily and can easily provide a large amount of fire-type resources."

"I myself am a high-level summoner. I reached the high-level at the age of twenty. You should know what that means—advancing in the summoning system is already difficult. There are only a handful of people like me in all of humanity."

He smiled confidently, then changed the subject: "Besides, you know me well. I may be a bit of a smart aleck, but I'm pretty reliable when it counts, right?"

Jiang Feng remained silent for a moment, her gaze falling on the flickering spirit flame of Little Flame Princess, her voice calm yet composed:

"Ah! (You've touched me.)"

"Ring!!! (But I don't want to be separated from her.)"

Chen Hao's lips curled into a smile; that's exactly what he was waiting for.

“That’s perfect! Aunt Jiang Feng, to be honest, my forge is currently missing a super fire source. I wonder if you would be interested in joining us? You must also want to return to human society, right? I can also give you some shares. With your money, you can buy resources for Little Flame Princess, right? You wouldn’t be thinking of asking your husband for money, would you? As far as I know, his current situation in the Zhao family is rather mediocre.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Feng raised an eyebrow, a complex expression appearing in her eyes, which resembled burning glass. She didn't respond immediately, but slowly lowered her head to look at the little Flame Princess curled up in a ball beside her, bubbling and spewing fire bubbles.

At that moment, her gaze softened.

She had considered sending Little Flame Princess to a safer place to grow up, but as a mother, she knew all too well the cruelty of this world. The more potential Little Flame Princess had, the more covetous people she attracted. And the number of humans who could truly protect her during her growth and give her freedom in the future was extremely small.

But this young man in front of me, who talks a lot of nonsense, actually has some talent.

As expected, Jiang Feng was persuaded by Chen Hao.

Hongsheng Forge has received an epic upgrade; it's time to consider expansion!
……

(End of this chapter)