Become their wicked yet gentle lord.

Become their wicked yet gentle lord.

Author: Bad Cake

Summary:

This is both a chaotic battlefield of a teenage harem and the aftermath of a thousand-year-old "war of heretics" that has raged for centuries.

Traveling to a Western fantasy world, Liu Xia awakens the [Proof of Leadership]. By cultivating followers, she can increase her strength and gradually become bound to the abilities and destinies of the girls.

The wicked little lover is a descendant of an ancient witch, whose ability to become stronger through indulgence was copied by Ryuka... There's nothing wrong with farming and building up, but a lewd romance seems to offer more possibilities?

The story begins with a girl who has fallen in love with a heretical demonic sword, embarking on a reverse invasion of the heretical continent... It is my duty to fight heretics, but why did a strange race crawl into my bed?

The empire's princess has gained appreciation and recognition, and the world, fragmented by warlords, is eagerly awaiting unification... Finally, something serious is happening. What kind of lord doesn't focus on building and expanding? Reforms will revitalize the nation and drive its development.

However, the witch will die if her curse is not lifted, and the solution is to overthrow the princess's empire. Conflict between the heretical girls and the holy knights is inevitable.

[Without making a choice, he wants it all, controlling both the harem and the front yard], both to satisfy his own ambition and for the fate of the girls, the boy will eventually become their lord, the emperor above all kings.

Chapter 1 The Future Lord Still Hunts in the Cold Wind

The clear river, like a ribbon, encircles the high mountains. In early spring, there is still a chill in the air. There is still snow and ice, and the sun shines warmly on the barren mountains. Occasionally, the groans of wild animals can be heard in the silent forest.

The fifteen-year-old boy, draped in white cloth, holding a steel fork, and carrying a short spear, lay quietly on a tree where the snow had not yet melted, just as he had been quietly lying dormant for the past few years since he transmigrated to this world.

Liuxia, this is the name the transmigrated boy gave himself in this world using a homonym. Originally just an orphan who appeared out of nowhere in Linhu Town, he is now more than just a mature hunter.

When he first transmigrated, the scarce resources, the barbaric and backward society, the daily beatings and hunger, coupled with the fact that he inexplicably became a weak ten-year-old body, almost drove this shut-in boy crazy.

It's not that magic, dragons, beautiful elves, and magnificent adventures don't exist, but these have absolutely nothing to do with the remote corners of Linhu Town. All that exists is the miserable life of serfs and exorbitant taxes.

But Ryuka pulled through. After all, if you don't want to die, you can only climb upwards. Luckily, she awakened a "golden finger," and her strong and sturdy body and keen senses prove this point. At the time, she also relied on her own hard work.

"Feudal society was more educational!"

Frost condensed on the ends of his ink-black hair. The boy sighed at the dramatic changes in his life, his black eyes, filled with a smile, staring down.

Beneath the tall trees, three wild boars, unable to bear the hunger of winter, were drawn by the grain that Liu Xia had placed there, and were now grunting and munching on the precious food. In the winter of Linhu Town, that small pile of grain could save a life.

"If you eat my food, your flesh is mine."

Liu Xia smiled as she watched the fattest wild boar. Its enormous tusks displayed terrifying destructive power; with just a slight nudge, it could pierce an adult's thigh and shatter the bones. Once a person fell to the ground, the three boars would trample them to death and then devour them completely.

But the boy showed no fear. He quietly took out an oiled paper packet, struck a flint to light the fuse, and threw it down towards the wild boar below.

This is naturally one of the inventions of our Chinese ancestors—gunpowder, an essential skill for time travelers.

Unfortunately, perhaps due to the presence of magical or other mysterious elements, or because Ryūka used incorrect proportions and purity, the gunpowder made from the familiar formula did not have the explosive power it needed.

Not only that, but soap and similar products also cannot be extracted. It seems that the material composition of this world is different from what Ryuka is familiar with. Without the core material—magical ore—Ryuka's pitiful scientific knowledge is useless.

But it still had some use. The oil paper package, like a giant sparkler, emitted smoke and flames. Although it didn't explode, it still frightened the wild boars into running away in panic.

That moment of panic is enough!

Liu Xia spotted a wild boar, leaped down from a four-meter-high tree, tensed his muscles, gripped the steel fork, and slammed it hard into the boar's back, precisely breaking its ribs and piercing its heart.

The advantage of a steel fork is that it won't get stuck after being pierced too much, which is why it's favored by hunters. With a kick of his thick leather boots, Ryusha pulled the steel fork out, leaving the wild boar lying on the ground groaning and twitching—it wouldn't live much longer.

The other two wild boars quickly realized what had happened, stopped their frantic escape, and their dark brown bodies crashed through saplings as thick as bowls like rolling stones, charging angrily towards Liu Xia. Mei Youyou, Lin Yongkong, Mei Mei, didn't think about it...

Their fangs are long, like short swords, and combined with the impact of a heavyweight boxer, they would undoubtedly crush human flesh and bones.

However, the steel fork is superior to the short sword, and the long-handled weapon combined with the boy's arm span will soon teach them what despair is, not to mention one of humanity's innate skills based on physical structure—throwing.

The boy reached for the short spear behind his back and grinned.

"Do you even know what a terrifying upright ape is?"

In the time it takes for half a pot of water to boil, Liu Xia carried the three wild boars onto a raft on the riverbank, untied the raft's ropes, and let it drift downstream.

Liu Xia rubbed his swollen muscles and slightly red palms. His fifteen-year-old body had such strength, something he could never have imagined when he used to just stay at home playing video games.

Before long, the forest receded, and a small rural town appeared before them, synonymous with poverty and cold. On the simple dock, a group of children stood excitedly by the edge of the dock to welcome Liu Xia; the boys and girls ranged from eight or nine years old to fourteen or fifteen.

That's why Ryūka possesses terrifying physical strength at such a young age.

Only Ryuka could see that a few wisps of light emanated from them and connected to his consciousness.

The quality of the followers also determines the extent to which Ryūka's abilities improve. For example, the group of thin children in front of him, children from serf families and poor families, have earned Ryūka's approval, which has allowed him to gain his current strength in just a few years.

John, Nick, Lina... names similar to Dazhuang and Cuihua in Chinese civilization, these children are the followers that Liuxia can get in this small village.

After all, with the knowledge and emotional intelligence of 21st-century Earth, being a leader of children is quite simple.

However, to gain the boost from the [Leader's Proof], it's not as simple as getting them to acknowledge him as the leader. Ryūka also needs to educate and nurture them, such as teaching them to read and write, exercising their bodies, and training their minds. The improvement of each follower will be reflected in Ryūka's abilities.

As the raft docked, several strong children pushed the wild boar onto the pier, while the rest of the children, armed with sickles and daggers, rushed forward and skillfully butchered the boar's carcass.

Helping Brother Liuxia with his work and receiving a portion of the prey as payment is an immense blessing. For these starving little guys, wild boar meat with its strong, unpleasant smell is a rare delicacy! But they usually can't bear to eat it themselves, instead exchanging it for coarse grains mixed with bran.

When the season was good, their income from working with Liuxia even exceeded that of their parents, who had worked for landlords.

"John, have you been studying properly? Nick, I've told you so many times, your cuts must be swift and your grip steady! Lina, be more careful when skinning..."

Liu Xia spoke carefully with each of them. The children smiled and nodded, agreeing verbally, but they couldn't hide it from Liu Xia's eyes.

He could see the changes in everyone's abilities. For example, John's knowledge stat hadn't improved in a long time. It wasn't their fault; everyone's potential was limited, and given the harsh living conditions, even with Ryūka's daily help, their improvement was already quite limited.

If we were to use a card-collecting game that Ryuka is familiar with to describe it, these kids wouldn't even qualify as N cards below R cards...

There is only one exception.

Among the busy children, a light blonde girl moved nimbly and quickly, her knife precisely piercing between the wild boar's muscles and bones, dissecting the flesh, bones, and internal organs like a skilled hunter.

In Ryuka's vision, as long as he focused his mind, he could see the faint purple light emanating from her body.

Atina, the only SR in a poor little village.

Chapter 2 Atina and Kania

Crimson animal blood bloomed on her snow-white skin, even staining her coarse, shabby dress. Despite the cold weather, a section of her fair calves was still visible beneath her dress; her white cloth socks were slightly torn but very clean, and she wore large, ill-fitting leather boots.

Atina's delicate features didn't quite match the scene; if she were dressed appropriately, she could easily pass for a noblewoman. She was quiet and earnest, learned things quickly, and had excellent physical fitness—despite her petite appearance, her stamina was comparable to that of a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy.

Besides Ryukatsu's daily care, her skills also depended on her father, Maya, a retired soldier. The poor old man lost a leg and two sons while fighting alongside the lord. In return, he received a piece of land, but could only rent it out to other poor farmers and collect a meager rent for himself.

He couldn't be as ruthless as the rich peasant lords. (The last two lines appear to be unrelated and possibly machine-generated text.)

However, his status as a free citizen meant that he and Atina wouldn't suffer too much bullying. Otherwise, in this feudal otherworld where the rules were utterly worthless, Atina's outstanding appearance would only be a nuisance.

And also, thanks to the goddess's blessing, there are no true nobles in Linhu Town, only wealthy farmers and officials like the forestry officer, the mayor, and the militia. Otherwise, if any noble young master took a fancy to Atina, he would have a thousand ways to turn her into his toy.

For Ryukyu, the boost from Atina alone far exceeded that of all the other children, and she was the reason why Ryukyu had stayed in Linhu Town for so many years.

If Liuxia leaves Linhu Town, where will she find another SR follower who trusts and approves of her? Liuxia has no magic or fighting spirit, so no one outside will easily accept her.

If you're going to leave Linhu Town, it would be best to go with Atina, for example, after she comes of age, you could persuade her to become an adventurer with you.

"Atina, how is Uncle Maya's health?"

"Thanks to you, Brother Liuxia, Father's health has improved a lot since we started using the herbal medicine you prepared."

Atina put down her hunting knife and stood up, politely answering Ryusha's question, even though it would delay her work of butchering the wild boar. If the other children finished butchering the wild boar before her, she would get one less portion.

However, her good upbringing made her unwilling to talk to Ryuka while working; that would be too disrespectful! After all, without Ryuka's help, her and her father's lives would probably be much more miserable.

"Is that so? That's good."

Ryuu smiled, his handsome and gentle smile warmer than the early spring sunshine. Atina looked at the black-haired boy, a faint blush appearing on her fair cheeks, but she still held her lips tightly shut, her face cold and unapproachable.

"By the way, have you thought about applying to colleges in the spring semester?"

Ryusha's question made Atina's expression darken slightly. She shook her head, her shoulder-length light golden hair flowing smoothly.

"I'm sorry, Brother Liuxia, I don't want to leave Father alone at home."

"Alright." Ryuga sighed. If Atina could go to school in the city, he could go with her. He really didn't want to be separated from this rare SR girl. Now that he was staying in Linhu Town, Ryuga's growth was almost at its limit.

“Take an extra hind leg back with you later; you and Uncle Maya both need to replenish your strength.”

Whether Atina leaves or not, Ryuka has to find a way out. His physical abilities far exceed those of normal people, and even trainee knights who have cultivated battle qi may not be as strong as Ryuka.

However, Ryuu's abilities originate from the [Proof of Leadership], and there is no trace of battle aura within him, which has already attracted the attention of the priests of the church in Linhu Town. In this world, apart from a few recognized powers, some inexplicable abilities are judged as heresy, demonic manipulation, or evil magic.

Another thing is her appearance. At first, her appearance, which seemed to be of mixed race, caused a lot of controversy. But as she grew up, her increasingly fair skin changed. After all, the races in this world seem to be diverse.

But if his power grows further and attracts the attention of the priest, who then reports it to his superiors, a few knights of judgment will arrive, and Ryukyu will be burned at the stake.

I need to find a solution. The best way is to leave this place, go to the Imperial Military Academy to learn the system's battle aura, or find an adventurer master as a cover to explain the source of my strength.

After thinking it over, Ryuka said goodbye to the children one by one and headed home. As for the game, after they had butchered it and washed it by the river, they would take their share, and the rest would be taken to the market to be exchanged for money, which would then be delivered to Ryuka's house.

Liu Xia couldn't get used to the tough, meaty wild boar meat; she wasn't like she was when she first transmigrated and didn't care about anything anymore.

"Brother Liuxia!"

Atina suddenly called out to Ryukyu, wondering if her answer had upset him, since Ryukyu had always hoped to apply to the Imperial Academy and had put in a lot of effort for it.

"Hmm?" Liu Xia turned around and looked at the girl clutching the patched hem of her skirt, her slightly underdeveloped body shivering in the cold wind.

"If I don't apply to the college, will I still be able to learn from you?"

"Of course, just come find me before lunch as usual."

"At least until I leave Linhu Town, that's fine," Liuxia gave Atina an encouraging smile, then waved goodbye and left, carrying her steel fork.

The girl's thoughts swayed in the cold wind, while the boy walked through the dirty, muddy streets, treading on the melting snow, and gradually disappeared into the distance.

As they passed the deserted mill, a beautiful figure suddenly appeared and pulled Ryuka inside.

"Ryuka, I missed you so much!"

A sweet voice rang out, and the scent of roses wafted from her flaxen hair. A slightly mature, youthful body rushed into her arms, and two soft little hands kept groping through Liu Xia's dirty hunter's winter clothes, slipping inside the gaps to knead the elastic muscles beneath the boy's smooth skin.

"Wait, he's filthy, and there's blood on him."

"I don't care! I just love this wild vibe."

Ignoring the girl's enthusiasm, Liuxia pushed the person in her arms away, her voice cold and low.

"Stand still! Don't move!"

"Okay~ Little teacher, I'll do whatever you say~"

The eighteen-year-old girl before him stood respectfully, her exquisite makeup adorned with a seductive smile. She wore a well-fitting down winter dress that hugged her curvaceous figure, beneath which were perfectly tailored deerskin boots. If Liu Xia wished, he could lift the girl's dress to reveal khaki suspender stockings, exuding her natural fragrance, tucked into loose, lantern-style shorts, revealing a glimpse of her full thigh.

Kania, the forester's daughter, is one of the 'minor nobles' of Linhu Town. Although she doesn't have a real noble title, in the eyes of the poor farmers of Linhu Town, the illustrious forester's family is no different from nobles. They only spend the winter and summer at their old house in Linhu Town each year, and the rest of the time they are in the city.

As the daughter of a forestry officer, Kania disliked the small village where her ancestors had lived for generations. She looked down on the poor countryside and the listless poor people there. Ryusha, the little beggar who started out begging, was also one of the lower classes she looked down on.

But in the past few years, this beggar boy has become a different person. Not only has he become an excellent hunter, but his body has also become stronger and stronger. His appearance has also become more and more outstanding, even more handsome than the noble young master that Kania had seen in the capital!

What was even more captivating was his wild aura, something that none of the sons of the minor officials around her possessed. Kania quickly noticed Ryusha and used him to pass the time in this boring little village.

Of course, Kania didn't give him a friendly look at first, but arrogantly granted the boy the opportunity to play with her. However, she soon paid the price for her arrogance!

This kid is amazing! Not only are his words cold yet erudite, like a goddess above me! He's smarter than my tutor! Even his insults sound like poetry!

Before long, Kania, a thrill-seeking rich girl, fell for Ryuka and even lost her precious virginity in a daze.

To hell with dogma! The real ladies in the big cities are even crazier than I am! But they can't find a guy as handsome, charming, and strong as him!

Chapter 3 The Pain of Pleasure

For several days in the cold winter, her father forbade Kania from going out and kept her at home to attend classes with her tutor. Kania, who had just finished an exam, finally couldn't bear the pressure and sneaked out to find Ryuka to relieve some stress.

Despite Ryuka's ever-present contemptuous and mocking gaze, Kania simply loved it. She pulled out a report card with a B- and handed it to Ryuka in a pretentious manner.

"Little teacher, this is my grade this time. There are so many parts I don't understand~ Do you want to punish me?"

Ryusha didn't give this little slut a friendly look. Although he didn't mind occasionally enjoying her body, Kania only saw herself as someone to have fun with.

Because the [Proof of Leadership] did not react to Kania, despite her cat-like obedience, she had never truly accepted Ryuka in her heart.

Therefore, Ryuka would not have any special feelings for this girl who was two years older than him. Although he felt great pleasure when Kania's tall figure of 175cm submitted to him, Ryuka was only 160cm+ at the time, even though he was sturdy.

When she first transmigrated, she was even thinner and shorter, but she has grown almost 20 centimeters in the past few years, and her future is still promising.

"I'm not going to play this game with you for nothing unless you can bring something of value." Liu Xia took the report card, raised her eyebrows, and snorted twice.

This attitude alone made Kania's breathing quicken; she swayed her body, her eyes sparkling with seductive allure.

“Well, Mayor Nibel is very unhappy with your poaching in the forest. He always says that you are stealing imperial property. After you taught him a lesson last time, he found the militia commander to join forces with him and they are now lying in ambush at your doorstep.”

"Imperial property, my foot! Linhu Town isn't even the private domain of any nobleman yet. Mayor Niebuhr is just unhappy that Liuxia doesn't pay him half the taxes for hunting! He doesn't care about the meat, but the wild boar hide is a real delicacy!"