Bengtie, I'm really not a villain!

[Only when she picks up a knife will Raiden Mei mercilessly cut down other men.]

[Only you, despite Raiden Mei's family repeatedly emphasizing that she should stay away from you, her intense interest in you still makes her protect you and indulge you by her side.]

However, at this point, you have truly crossed the line.

You leaned close to Mei's ear and whispered words of love.

[That's the true intention you and Raiden Mei have never revealed for so many years, but now that she has completely lost the ability to resist, it has finally come to light.]

"Mei, I like you so much."

"Your hair smells so good, your sweat smells so good, and your feet smell so good too."

"When you practice martial arts, every movement you make is very shaky; your shoes and clothes must be soaked with sweat."

"You don't know, do you? I call your name every night."

["Just hearing your name makes me feel... every time I see you, hearing your voice makes me feel even more..."]

"You keep trying to seduce me, always waving your macarons and your intunes."

"You're just tempting me to lay a hand on you, aren't you, Mei..."

Despite the depth of your feelings, to Raiden Mei, your words were like sharp, poisonous needles, piercing straight into her heart.

[For some reason, Raiden Mei, who is usually quite unserious but can be incredibly moving at times, would say such insulting things to her.]

Despite your overflowing affection, the words that came out of your mouth sent chills down Raiden Mei's spine.

It's as if she were merely prey in your eyes, a delicacy you were trying to skimp on.

And now is the time for you to enjoy your meal.

[Raiden Mei couldn't understand, how could you do something so evil?]

[Raiden Mei saw you forging a sword; that was a pose you deliberately showed her.]

[Besides Raiden Mei, no one knows you're also a swordsmith, and she respects your choice and hasn't made it public.]

This is a secret between you two.

Raiden Mei thought that you two were already good friends who shared a secret.

But why is your heart set on her in such a way...?

She struggled with all her might to get up and loudly question your actions, but her limbs were as if nailed to the ground, and she couldn't move an inch.

[Raiden Mei can only clearly sense your scabbard]

With your movement, Raiden Mei's heart instantly plummeted into an ice cellar, chilling her to the bone.

She never imagined that someone she had always cared about and trusted would resort to such despicable means.

The coldness, like a raging sea, completely engulfed her. Although her body, now unconscious, was unable to move, she trembled uncontrollably from the shock within her.

Chapter Ninety-Three: The Seduction of the Underworld

[Raiden Mei clearly heard you say that you were going to stab Raiden Mei's scabbard with your knife until she lost the ability to move.]

What chilled Raiden Mei even more was that, even though she was going to the battlefield tomorrow, you were saying—

"Saying you're going to the battlefield, is it because you want to leave me?"

"You seduced me and now you're just going to run away? You wicked woman!"

"No, I won't let you leave me."

"Since you've been seducing me all this time, then today I'll grant your wish."

"Don't go to that damn battlefield, it's not a place for you at all."

"Look how delicate your hands are, and how lovely your face is!"

"He should be by my side, responsible for maintaining my sword sheath."

"Just stay here as my scabbard. You'll die if you go to a place like that."

Raiden Mei couldn't understand why she was able to retain even the last shred of consciousness.

[How wonderful it would be if she had simply passed out and had no idea what had happened?]

If she didn't hear any of your insulting words, if she doesn't know what you did...

If she doesn't know exactly how you belittled and humiliated her, perhaps it's possible to pretend it never happened?

Even if she realizes something is wrong after waking up, at least she wouldn't be so heartbroken, angry, and disappointed after knowing your true feelings?

You used something she was most interested in as a lie to seduce her.

You actually despised her for going to the battlefield, belittling her first war, which was especially important to her, as insignificant.

You even said that she was just planning to seduce you and then leave.

[You seem oblivious to Raiden Mei's unease and confusion when she first stepped onto the battlefield.]

Even Raiden Mei, hailed as the future of Izumo, is nothing more than a young girl in the prime of her life.

Raiden Mei's heart still awaits gentleness; her heart remains a delicate flower.

Raiden Mei showed this delicate side of herself only to you.

Yet, you are relentlessly slashing at the wounds in her heart with your scabbard.

[The cracks in Raiden Mei's heart have been widened by you, and the excruciating pain torments her.]

Even though Raiden Mei closed her eyes tightly and refused to look at you again, she still couldn't fall asleep.

The drug you gave her seemed to be deliberately torturing her, preventing her from waking up or falling into unconsciousness, so she could clearly feel time slipping away bit by bit.

[Perhaps because Raiden Mei's constitution is exceptionally strong, she woke up unexpectedly early.]

Despite administering a dose strong enough to incapacitate a large beast, Raiden Mei still woke up in the middle of the night...

[Describing her as waking up might not be quite accurate, since she never actually fainted.]

[The heartbreakingly glistening teardrops on Raiden Mei's beautiful eyelashes are clear proof of this.]

This proves the humiliation she endured from you, and the hurt she suffered in her heart.

[The ever-composed young lady, Raiden Mei, who has slain countless samurai, is heartbroken and sheds tears at this moment.]

From beginning to end, Raiden Mei could clearly sense what your scabbard had done.

Throughout the entire ordeal, she endured your verbal abuse and clearly felt the scabbard of your sword.

At this point, Raiden Mei's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she had regained some mobility in her hands and feet.

However, her limbs were still limp and weak.

As Raiden Mei gradually regained consciousness, the pain that had been overshadowed by her exhaustion surged back like a tidal wave.

[A pain she had never felt before during martial arts training swept over Raiden Mei's entire body. Raiden Mei, who had never shed a tear over the hardships of martial arts training, now had tears constantly welling up in her eyes.]

[Raiden Mei never imagined that you could have such a cruel side.]

You, who would never pick up a knife before, are now attacking her with incredible ferocity from the scabbard.

[Attacking the helpless and defenseless Raiden Mei]

Amidst this intensely clear pain, Raiden Mei felt more and more acutely what you had done to her.

【Iaijutsu is a technique in Japanese swordsmanship that involves instantly drawing the sword to kill an enemy. The grip on the hilt should be such that you can fit about two or three fingers inside, then tighten your grip with your little finger and ring finger, while loosening your grip with the other fingers.】

[Breathing should be done using steady, slow abdominal breathing. After performing each move and returning to the original seated position, slowly adjust your breathing a second time using abdominal breathing, and begin the movement when you have inhaled about the third time. Moreover, do not exhale after inhaling the third breath until the end of each move.]

The method of cutting the koi (carp's mouth) involves moving from bottom to top, supporting the handle with the thumb and forefinger, and using the left thumb to slightly push the tsuba (handguard) diagonally forward and to the right, quietly preventing the opponent from sensing any movement.

[The key to Iaijutsu is the initial cut made when the blade is drawn from the scabbard and forms a horizontal slash.]

The initial speed of the strike is steady and slow, increasing in speed in the middle stage, and as the blade tip is about to leave the carp's mouth, it moves as fast as a flash of lightning. The strike follows the principles of "slow, break, and swift," aiming to deliver a deadly blow.

[As the blade slashes and blood splatters, after the enemy is killed, the accumulated blood clinging to the blade is shaken off. Methods such as "shaking off water clinging to an umbrella," "tilting the blade tip to let it flow," or "turning the right palm over and brushing it to the right so that the tip of the blade is lower than the horizontal level of the blade" can be used.]

[When performing Blood Vibration, one must maintain a full state of mind and concentration.]

Even after defeating an enemy, one must remain vigilant to prevent a sudden counterattack from a dying opponent. From the moment the blood is drawn until the sword is sheathed, one must maintain a mindset of being ready to deal with a fallen opponent at any time.

[On one hand, it expresses a deep sense of loss, with the intention of gathering at the waist, steadily and slowly drawing in the tsuba (a type of jade ornament).]

Do not attempt to sheathe the sword hastily or with a graceful posture, or by using only your wrist. The right hand holding the sword and the left hand gripping the scabbard should work together perfectly to return the sword to its sheath.

When practicing sword drawing techniques, it's also important to pay attention to body posture, such as keeping your feet slightly apart, knees slightly bent, and body weight slightly forward to maintain balance and stability, providing strong support for the sword drawing action.

[Simultaneously, visual and auditory reaction training is used to improve reaction speed, and extensive repetitive practice is used to cultivate muscle memory, making the sword-drawing action more standardized, fluid, and rapid.]

[Raiden Mei never imagined that you, who had never held a sword in the martial arts academy, would have such a complete grasp of all the elements of Iaijutsu.]

[The level of proficiency you displayed with Iaijutsu is beyond what Raiden Mei of Chaohu could have imagined; she doesn't even have the confidence to compete with your Iaijutsu.]

Even though this was a painful moment for her, she could feel how powerful your Iaijutsu was.

Raiden Mei is filled with endless contradictions; she can't tell whether she feels hatred or relief towards you.

[You, who were always considered a waste, are so powerful. Raiden Mei was right about you.]

But why are you demonstrating your Iaijutsu in this way?

Why didn't you pick up your sword even before she went into battle, but instead displayed your signature draw-and-slash move?

This distinct pain also made Raiden Mei's consciousness increasingly clear.

Is it because you misjudged her physical condition, resulting in an inaccurate dosage?

[Raiden Mei sensed this from the fact that she hadn't completely lost consciousness.]

The surprised expression on your face after she woke up further convinced Raiden Mei of this.

[But what puzzled Raiden Mei was that she clearly felt seen through in your presence.]

You should know how strong her body is; if you were to drug her, you should be able to knock her unconscious precisely.

However, she is now stuck in this predicament... suffering inner torment and your humiliation.

[And even after Raiden Mei wakes up, so what?]

Even if you "misjudged" Raiden Mei's physical condition, even if the dosage wasn't enough to make her fall into a deep sleep and miss her chance to go to the battlefield, so what?

Why not just continue administering the medication?

Raiden Mei's leisurely "awakening" slightly pauses your movement as you try to slash her with your scabbard.

[Raiden Mei thought that her waking up would make you stop this behavior, so she tried her best to put on a fierce look...]

However, the limp and powerless Raiden Mei is just a stingy mutton to you now. Even if she tries her best to be fierce, her eyes are just a cute expression to you.

[Even more so, Raiden Mei's gaze, which tried to be fierce but couldn't quite manage, actually enhanced your scabbard, making it a perfect weapon.]

[Thus, to Raiden Mei's horror, you not only did not stop, but continued all your actions towards her.]

In fact, you seemed even more encouraged and worked even harder.

【"etc……"】

[Raiden Mei never expected that you would completely despise her methods. Her plan had failed, and she felt a little panicked and wanted to run away.]

[However, now that Raiden Mei is completely trapped in your trap, how could she possibly escape?]

[With the effects of the drug just starting to wear off and having barely regained any strength, Raiden Mei's limbs felt weak and limp, and any attempt to escape was futile.]

[In your opinion, Raiden Mei's actions seem almost like deliberate seduction.]

[And so, with a scream from Raiden Mei, you dragged her delicate ankle back to where she belonged.]

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As Jing Ye's eyes closed and opened, he felt a warm fragrance wafting to his nose.

On this stormy night, the Thunder Queen of Izumo, the object of everyone's attention, fell into a coma due to his poison on the eve of her departure, leaving her helpless and at the mercy of others...