Cataclysm: The Enhancement Warlock's Rebirth

"Well……"

An unconscious groan came from the living room.

Lu Wanwan gradually regained consciousness amidst a hangover-like dizziness.

When she opened her eyes, she found herself tied to a wooden dining chair.

The rough nylon rope was tightly bound to her body, the other end of which was tied to the leg of a heavy solid wood table.

Fear poured over me like ice water.

Lu Wanwan struggled instinctively, and the chair made a "clang" sound with her movement.

Roommate Song Yu was awakened.

She was also bound by ropes, and after waking up, she struggled even more violently and tried to shout for help.

"Waaah, help—"

The sound stopped abruptly.

A sharp dagger was pressed against Song Yu's neck.

The chilling cold gave her goosebumps, and her screams were swallowed back down her throat, leaving only heavy, fearful gasps.

"Shh-"

A deep voice sounded behind the two of them.

When the figure reached the front, Lu Wanwan and Song Yu recognized the person and their hearts skipped a beat.

This person is Jiang Xiao, a classmate.

He put a finger to his lips, making a shushing gesture.

"Jiang Xiao! Quick, help us untie this!"

Song Yu urged him as if he had seen a savior.

Lu Wanwan pursed her lips and remained silent, but her heart sank to the bottom.

Judging from the furnishings inside, they are still in Jiang Xiao's house, so the kidnappers are obvious.

Oh, right, it's that cup of tea!

He felt dizzy and lightheaded shortly after drinking it, and eventually lost consciousness.

Drugging! Kidnapping!

The thought darted through her mind like a venomous snake, making her breath quicken suddenly.

"calm! 』

Especially in times like these, it's crucial not to lose your composure.

Lu Wanwan took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart.

"Jiang Xiao".

"Are you... facing some kind of difficulty?"

"If you need money, or have any other needs, please let us know. Song Yu and I will definitely find a way to help you!"

Lu Wanwan carefully considered her words, trying to be as tactful as possible, and her tone was filled with warm concern.

After she finished speaking, she carefully observed Jiang Xiao's reaction.

In reality, the two were not very close; their acquaintances were limited to meeting in class and liking each other's posts on social media.

In my memory, Jiang Xiao was taciturn and somewhat introverted.

But today the other party was unusually enthusiastic. After bumping into her at the mall, he invited her and Song Yu to his home as guests.

Lu Wanwan wanted to politely decline, but Song Yu readily agreed and even persuaded her to come along.

As a result, I've ended up in this situation.

"Jiang Xiao! Do you know what you're doing? This is kidnapping! Unlawful detention!"

Realizing what was happening, Song Yu angrily threatened, "There are surveillance cameras everywhere now, you can't escape! You'd better let us go right now, or you'll be spending the rest of your life in jail!"

Snapped--

A resounding slap interrupted the other person's shouting.

Jiang Xiao exerted tremendous force, causing the chair beneath Song Yu to creak.

"It's so noisy."

He said coldly, "If you bark again, I'll cut your tongue out!"

Five clear finger marks quickly appeared on Song Yu's cheek.

A searing pain exploded within her, making her realize her status as a prisoner.

Seeing the sinister look in Jiang Xiao's eyes, which didn't seem like a joke, she dared not act rashly and sobbed, her voice trembling with tears:

"Jiang Xiao... no, Brother Jiang, I was wrong."

"Didn't you want me to bring Wanwan here? I've already done as you said. Please, let me go."

These words struck Lu Wanwan like a heavy hammer blow.

She turned her head abruptly, looking at her best friend in disbelief: "Sister Xiaoyu? What did you say?"

Song Yu dared not meet Lu Wanwan's gaze.

Her eyes darted away, and she whispered her explanation:

"He... Brother Jiang said he likes you and wants to treat you to a meal to get closer. I... I really didn't expect him to do this, Wanwan, I didn't mean to."

Jiang Xiao scoffed.

If he hadn't bribed Song Yu with an 888 yuan red envelope, she wouldn't have been able to coax Lu Wanwan to come.

In her words, there are plenty of boys who want to pursue Lu Wanwan, and they are all lining up to wait for her to arrange a time.

The price of 888 wasn't high; it was a friendly price given because we were classmates.

Lu Wanwan was unaware of the secrets behind it and believed Song Yu's lies.

As her anger subsided, she looked at her best friend's swollen face and a wave of guilt washed over her.

If Jiang Xiao's target was herself from the beginning, then wouldn't Sister Xiaoyu be implicated because of her?

She looked up at Jiang Xiao, her voice trembling, "Jiang Xiao, what exactly do you want to do?"

What do you think?

Jiang Xiao's lips curled up slightly.

Under Lu Wanwan's horrified gaze, he raised his dagger and brought it down.

"Sizzle—"

The thin summer dress ripped open with a snap, suddenly exposing her black bra and fair, rounded curves.

She instinctively tried to raise her hand to cover herself, but her wrists were bound and she couldn't move.

"No, please..."

Lu Wanwan sobbed, her eyes filled with pleading.

Tears welled up in her eyes at the thought of what she was about to face.

Jiang Xiao remained unmoved.

He pinched Lu Wanwan's chin, his gaze sweeping over her eyebrows and eyes inch by inch, scrutinizing her carefully.

I have to admit, she is extremely beautiful.

She has a classic oval face, a delicate and straight nose, fair and smooth skin, and captivating peach blossom eyes, making her even more radiant and beautiful.

I've been eyeing you for so long, and today I can finally have my wish fulfilled.

Jiang Xiao leaned close to her neck and took a light sniff, pretending to be very infatuated and enjoying it.

"Waaah—"

Lu Wanwan knew she was doomed and was filled with grief.

"The person you want is me. Release Sister Xiaoyu. I promise... I will, I will do my best to cooperate with you." She suppressed her fear and shame, trying to fight for a chance for her best friend.

Jiang Xiao glanced at her, as if looking at a hopeless idiot.

He grabbed Lu Wanwan's hair and demanded, "You two are both my prisoners. What right do you have to bargain with me? Huh?"

"Brother Jiang! Brother Jiang!"

Song Yu, quick-witted, hurriedly pledged his loyalty:

"I can actually be considered your accomplice, Brother Jiang. The chat logs and money transfers on my phone are evidence!"

"Let me go, and I can help you cover for yourself and give false testimony!"

"If you're worried, when you're with Lu Wanwan later, I'll help you hold her down and record a video of me doing this as leverage, okay?"

She was really scared.

Jiang Xiao's mental state was clearly not right.

Fearing that the other party would kill her to cover it up, she racked her brains to find a way to escape.

"Shut up!"

Jiang Xiao slapped Song Yu across the left cheek with his other hand.

The force was applied evenly, causing her cheeks to swell symmetrically, like a fermented steamed bun.

Song Yu was so badly beaten that he saw stars and dared not utter another sound.

"Jiang Xiao, how could you... become like this?"

Lu Wanwan looked at her classmate with fierce eyes, sobbing, her heart filled with confusion.

In her memory, Jiang Xiao was not a talkative person, but he was definitely not a bad person.

The other party had posted on their WeChat Moments to find adopters for abandoned puppies; shared heartwarming videos; and posted humorous and funny jokes.

She always felt that the other person was a cold-faced but kind-hearted person with a soft heart.

How come you've completely changed in just two days?

Seeing the confusion and fear in Lu Wanwan's eyes, Jiang Xiao felt an even greater surge of anger.

In my past life, I became a prisoner because of her.

His extraordinary luck made him extremely unlucky when facing the Freemasons' encirclement and capture.

On their escape, they encountered swarms of insects and were attacked by powerful insect beasts.

After several days on the run, he was eventually captured.

At this moment, looking at Lu Wanwan's eyes trying to "reform" him, he recalled that after he was arrested, she said with tears in her eyes that she did not know that the Freemasons had arrested him, otherwise she would never have helped him.

More than a mother's child.

Even a pushover deserves to die!

Jiang Xiao's anger surged again.

He reached into the tattered collar of his clothes and pushed upwards with force.

Lu Wanwan groaned in pain, overwhelmed by shame, and tears streamed down her face as her body trembled uncontrollably.

At that moment, a clear, ethereal voice rang in everyone's ears:

[The fragments of the otherworld have merged and are undergoing a dimensional upgrade...]

Jiang Xiao paused, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

The catastrophe has begun!

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