On the battlefield, she proved her strength with her power, and countless generals who claimed to be strong fell under her sword.
Over time, her contempt for men has been ingrained in her bones.
However, at this moment, looking at Zhang Luan's calm figure, Celia felt her heartbeat speeding up uncontrollably.
The power he displayed was so mysterious and powerful that it was completely beyond her comprehension.
The aura of being in control of the overall situation and the strength that could cause the enemy to collapse with just a wave of his hand made her feel an unprecedented palpitation.
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This feeling is both strange and familiar.
What was strange was that for the first time she felt genuine awe for a man; what was familiar was that deep down in her heart, the instinct to be attracted to strong men was stirring.
Celia realized that she had developed a crush on this mysterious man, something she had never thought would happen.
Her gaze stayed on Zhang Luan for longer and longer, and the waves in her heart became more and more turbulent.
The feeling of being overwhelmed by the aura and strength of a powerful man made her both excited and confused.
Perhaps, this is the most primitive attraction deep in our hearts, a resonance from the soul.
"How did you do it?" Celia forced herself to calm down and deliberately suppressed the fluctuations in her heart.
Her voice was still cold, but she couldn't hide a hint of curiosity.
The pair of golden demonic eyes stared at Zhang Luan intently, as if trying to see through his essence.
"It's just like your magic pupil. If you don't have some skills, can you kill a monster like Cacupis?" Zhang Luan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a mysterious smile.
His tone was confident yet calm.
"It seems that Earl Zhang Luan is indeed capable! I look forward to your performance!" Celia's voice suddenly became soft, with a hint of subtle charm.
When Saratos saw this scene, his tense nerves finally relaxed.
A look of joy appeared on his scaly face, and he secretly gave Zhang Luan a thumbs up.
Although the lizard man's expression is not easy for humans to understand, Zhang Luan still read the feeling of relief from his vertical pupils.
"I have no intention of going to the battlefield. This is not what we agreed on!"
Zhang Luan spread his hands and said bluntly.
He didn't know whether Celia was testing his bottom line or deliberately saying something wrong.
No matter which one it is, I must clarify it myself and not let her be changed by the rules without knowing it.
"Count Zhang has misunderstood. What Duke Celia said is not what you understand!" Seeing this, Saratos hurriedly came to Zhang Luan and explained in a low voice.
His tail swung slightly because of nervousness, fearing that this misunderstanding would affect the cooperation between the two parties.
"What does that mean?" Zhang Luan asked in surprise, frowning slightly.
"Okay, speed is of the essence in war. Leave some soldiers to guard the city while the army continues to march. Earl Zhang, pack up and set off!" Celia deliberately slowed down her speech when she walked to Zhang Luan.
Her voice was soft and charming, as if it contained a hint of temptation, making people want to get closer involuntarily.
As Celia left, a team of burly lizardman guards followed closely behind.
In the distance, the Lizardman army was still advancing towards this side. The vanguard had already passed through the city of Yelen and stepped into the territory of the Human Empire.
The mighty army gleamed with metallic luster in the sun, and the battle flags fluttered in the wind.
"Count Zhang Luan, this is what happened!" Saratos pulled Zhang Luan aside mysteriously and spoke in a low voice.
"Actually, we Lizardmen have a tradition. Whenever we capture a city, we must select the most beautiful woman in the city to reward the strongest warriors. This will motivate the battle! The Duke means that from now on, the most beautiful woman in every city will be rewarded to you! Because you are more powerful than any of her warriors, it means that Duke Celia recognizes you!"
As Saratos explained, he patted Zhang Luan's arm hard, his scaly face filled with sincere joy.
His eyes were full of envy. Obviously, such an honor was extremely rare in the Lizardman army.
"Tsk, she's not rewarding me, she's simply trying to get me on board! She knows I won't be participating in the battle, but she's letting me, as the Lizard Nation's representative, possess the most beautiful woman in the captured city. Isn't that telling everyone that I'm on the side of the Lizardman Empire? It's just to prevent me from turning against them!"
Zhang Luan snorted coldly, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.
Although there was a hint of disdain in his tone, he secretly admired Celia's methods.
This seemingly simple "reward" is actually a carefully designed trap.
Every time he captured a city, if he accepted the "gift" from the most beautiful woman, it was equivalent to declaring his relationship with the Lizardman Empire to everyone.
This public statement is more binding than any contract.
Once you accept it, you can never get out of it.
Zhang Luan had to admit that Celia was indeed not simple.
Not only does she possess extraordinary fighting abilities, she also knows how to achieve the strongest bondage in the softest way.
It is no wonder that a woman with both wisdom and means could stand out in the powerful politics of the Lizardman Empire and become an important duke.
"Ah, actually, the result is the same. After all, you are going to rule over two cities. You have won the trust of Duke Celia, which is equivalent to gaining the strongest support from our empire!"
There was a gleam of admiration in Saratos' eyes, and his scaly face was filled with sincere admiration.
In his opinion, it was a great honor to receive such "favorable treatment" from Duke Celia.
Zhang Luan carefully arranged the follow-up matters. He asked the twins
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White Tiger Lady led the newly recruited beast-eared slaves from Yellen City and returned to the fiefdom outside Arcadia City along a safe route.
Although these animal-eared girls were still a little frightened, they gradually calmed down after seeing the gentle and firm attitude of the White Tiger sisters.
At the same time, he carefully selected from thousands of dog-eared soldiers and finally selected one hundred elite soldiers.
These elite soldiers are not only agile, but have also undergone rigorous military training.
Under the leadership of Aisilia, they put on brand new uniforms - black combat uniforms, equipped with modern equipment, which was in sharp contrast to the Lizardman army.
The Lizardmen army advanced eastward in a mighty force, deliberately avoiding the heavily defended city of Arcadia.
Their target was Vicente City, located in the eastern plains, a commercial town famous for its commerce.
The dog-eared girl troops led by Aisilia were arranged on the flank of the army, which allowed them to maintain relatively independent mobility while keeping close coordination with the main force.
The city of Vicente is not only wealthy, but also has strong military defenses. However, if they break through here, they can take a boat upstream and attack the royal city directly, which can not only reduce the pressure on the supply line, but also allow them to reach the royal city unexpectedly.
The defenders of Vicente City obviously underestimated the cunning of the Lizardmen.
Celia had already sent out a team disguised as a merchant caravan, hiding the elite soldiers in large boxes.
The soldiers guarding the city simply conducted a routine surface inspection and let the "caravan" pass.
At midnight, the guards on the city wall were drowsy and yawned several times.
Suddenly, there was a commotion in the city.
The lizardmen disguised as caravans quietly eliminated the guards at the city gate and opened the gate.
At the same time, Celia led the main force in a fierce attack.
Before the defenders of Vicente City could react to what was happening, they were attacked from both sides.
The lizardmen in the city opened the city gates and cut off the defenders' communications, preventing the sending of a distress signal.
Celia's army poured into the city like a tide, and she led the troops herself, and was invincible.
In just three hours, this important commercial town fell into the hands of the Lizardmen.
The defenders' resistance was negligible, and most were captured before they could even put on their armor.
The speed of this battle was completely unexpected for the Human Empire.
In the master bedroom of Vicente Castle, a noblewoman was tied to a large four-poster bed.
She wore a long blue silk dress with delicate lace trimmings at the neckline and cuffs.
The hem of her skirt had been lifted to her waist, revealing her long, snow-white thighs. Her skin was as white and delicate as cream, and her waist was tightly tied, outlining her amazing curves.
The lady was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with long, smooth black hair, which was now scattered messily on the pillow.
Her eyes were covered with a black ribbon, but her delicate eyebrows could still be vaguely seen.
Her lips parted slightly, her breathing was rapid, and a faint blush tinged her cheeks. Her voluptuous figure betrayed the affluence of an aristocratic life, her slender waist forming a striking contrast to her bust and hips.
Celia sat fully armed on the chair opposite, her silver-white armor gleaming coldly in the candlelight. Her helmet obscured her expression, but one could sense that she was observing all this with great interest.
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"This is Countess Marianna of Vicente City, the mayor's cousin and the most beautiful lady in all of Vicente City."
Celia's voice rang out from beneath her helmet, a hint of amusement in it. "Her husband died in battle three months ago, leaving her a widow at such a young age. I heard that when her husband was alive, countless nobles were fascinated by her. Now, she is your reward."
Zhang Luan looked at Celia in surprise: "I'm here to collect my reward... so why are you staying here?"
"I need to make sure you actually receive your reward," Celia said in a calm tone with a hint of teasing. She turned her helmet towards Mariana on the bed. "I picked this especially for you. I can't let you get away with it."
Zhang Luan said with some embarrassment, "Being stared at by others is really... How can I let go..."
"I don't like peeking. If you want to look, look openly." Celia's voice suddenly took on a hint of teasing. "Why, Earl Zhang, are you afraid that I'll see your body? Or... are you shy?"
Mariana, lying on the bed, overheard this exchange, and her snow-white body trembled noticeably. Though she couldn't see, she could sense the ambiguous atmosphere in the room. Her creamy skin flushed a faint pink, and her breathing became more rapid, her chest rising and falling with each breath.
Zhang Luan was speechless for a moment. He didn't expect Celia to say such a thing.
Looking at the delicate body lying on the bed in a tense and awkward position, he suddenly remembered something and asked, "Were you also watching when your Lizard Tribe warriors received their rewards?"
"Of course not." Celia's voice was filled with a hint of laughter.
"Then why..." Zhang Luan was halfway through his words when he suddenly understood.
He knew that Celia was testing his loyalty, to see if he was really willing to let down his guard in front of her.
This temptation made him feel helpless, but he had to admit that it was indeed a smart move.
Seeing that he was still hesitant, Celia suddenly said in a charming tone, "How about..." "I'll take off my clothes too and let you see my body. Wouldn't that make us even?"
Zhang Luan's eyes lit up, and he asked curiously, "Is this...really possible?"
"Of course not." Celia interrupted his fantasy coldly, "Hurry up and start, there's not much time left until dawn."
Hearing this, Mariana's body trembled violently. Realizing that she would be toyed with until dawn, she couldn't help biting her lower lip.
Her long legs were unconsciously twisted together, and the spring scenery faintly visible under her silk skirt added to the temptation.
"Okay, whatever you want." Zhang Luan sighed helplessly and began to undress.
He moved slowly, clearly still feeling somewhat uncomfortable. He took off his shirt, revealing his muscular figure. His firm chest and abdominal muscles shone with a healthy sheen under the candlelight.
In the end, only a pair of underwear was left. Zhang Luan clearly felt Celia's gaze, which made him feel a little embarrassed.
The pressure of being watched hadn't yet fully aroused him, but even in his flaccid state, there was still a startling bulge in the middle of his underwear, making one imagine the size when fully erect.
Celia was still sitting upright in the chair, her expression unclear under the helmet, but her eyes kept wandering between Zhang Luan and Mariana, as if she was enjoying a good show that was about to begin.
Zhang Luan stood by the bed, his eyes fixed on Mariana.
Her hands were tied apart to the headboard. The ribbons around her wrists didn't seem tight, but they were enough to restrict her movements. Her body trembled slightly under her silk dress, like a frightened deer, her chest heaving with her rapid breathing.
"No... please..." Mariana begged softly, her voice filled with shyness and fear.
Her cheeks flushed with shame, and the black cloth covering her eyes made her look even more pitiful.
"Don't be afraid," Zhang Luan comforted softly and slowly climbed onto the bed.
The mattress sank slightly as he moved, and the slight vibration made Mariana unconsciously tense her body. "I will be gentle and will not hurt you."
"How about you just treat him as your husband?" Celia's voice was tinged with teasing. "Maybe that will make you feel more relaxed. This is the only way I can help you!"
Mariana's cheeks turned even redder when she heard this, and even her ears were tinged with pink.
Her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't. Zhang Luan knelt between her legs, and her calves accidentally touched his strong thighs.
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The sudden touch made her tremble all over.
"Please... please don't do this..." Her voice was almost inaudible, with a hint of crying.
His hands unconsciously pulled at the ribbon tied to the head of the bed, but it only made his posture more helpless.
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