Become their wicked yet gentle lord.

This 180-degree turn almost caused Ryuka to arouse himself; the way his manhood was tightly wrapped and rubbed by that tender flesh was incredibly pleasurable. Especially the way he pressed against Melanie's beautiful abs, making them bulge, gave him a sense of conquest.

"Phew~ Okay, I'll get right to it..."

Melanie cursed fiercely, then suddenly grabbed Ryūka's head and lowered her head to kiss him deeply. The Ice and Snow Mage's tongue felt sweet and soft like a mochi in the warm weather. The cool touch of Melanie's body pressed tightly against him made Ryūka feel even hotter inside.

A long, wet kiss followed. Melanie, panting heavily, clutched Ryūka's head, her body trembling, only muffled moans escaping her lips. Knowing the beauty in his arms was about to succumb, Ryūka gave her a wink. Adela, standing nearby, immediately burrowed behind Melanie's shapely buttocks, parting her rounded cheeks with her small hands, and buried her face in her tongue…

"Ugh—oh oh oh~~~"

Melanie's eyes widened instantly. The sudden, warm, wet sensation from behind sent her into a frenzy, her body tensing to an unbelievable degree at the peak of her climax. The tight, tender flesh trembled violently, squeezing out Ryuxia like an automatic masturbator, causing Ryuxia to let out a low growl as she experienced a satisfying, full-blown orgasm!

"Ugh, hiss~ hiss~ gurgle~~~"

Adela, who had just been stimulating Melanie with her tongue, felt the tremor in her chin and immediately opened her mouth wide! She took half of Ryūka's drooping scrotum into her mouth! She wrapped it in her mouth and slid her tongue over the scrotum, like a massage to help her master ejaculate! At the same time, her soft little hands kneaded Ryūka's most sensitive nerves at the base of his legs, and she didn't dare to be negligent even when the tip of her nose, which was pressed against the point where the two were joined, was submerged in the white fluid that was protruding!

"Whoo~~~"

After a long while, feeling Melanie's body go limp, Ryūka simply pulled out his hot, slippery "weapon," and without him even needing to move his waist, Adela willingly took it into her mouth. Suppressing the discomfort of vomiting, Adela used her delicate throat to suck in the remaining gifts from Ryūka, while rolling her alluring eyes upwards at him. Her eyes, adorned with seductive makeup, were meant to be alluring; even if Ryūka wasn't looking at her, Adela, as a slave, had to maintain a seductive, infatuated expression that would pique his interest.

Whether inside a woman's body or in her mouth, this uninterrupted pleasure is what Ryūka loves most. He put down the satisfied Melanie, patted Adela's sunken face from the vacuum of her vagina, and commanded the slave beneath him:

"Spread your butt and shake it for me!"

Adela immediately stretched her hands behind her back, spreading her plump buttocks wide apart, and sticking them out to ensure her master could see them! The blonde beauty, squatting on the ground, wiggled her buttocks, rolled her eyes, and hummed indistinctly while sucking on her treasure:

"Oh my, my baby is so delicious!"

Not only that, the gold chain connecting her breasts jingled, and in the middle was her enormous clitoris, which had been trained by Ryuuxia! The trembling from just shaking her buttocks was enough to make her almost come!

Having caught her breath, Melanie smiled and knelt down beside Adela, one hand cradling her full breasts, the other flicking the chain piercing her clitoris. She looked up at Ryūka and said:

"You've really gone too far—you've made her look like this!"

Ryuka rolled her eyes: "Have you forgotten when she messed up the Sochi market? You probably helped Kira work overtime a lot back then, didn't you?"

"I haven't forgotten, so let's be even more ruthless~"

A wicked glint flashed in Melanie's beautiful eyes. Ice magic condensed on her fingers, and she gently stroked Adela's pink bud!

"Ughhhhh!!!"

A maddening surge of excitement washed over her like a tidal wave! Adela was filled with remorse for her past actions! But with Ryūka's Noble Phantasm stuck in her mouth, she couldn't even cry out. Especially since she had to control her teeth to prevent them from hitting Ryūka, her master, or else she would face even harsher punishment!

Finally, she couldn't hold back any longer; the pleasure gradually turned into a frozen numbness. She even worried that Melanie would freeze her buds into little icicles and tear them off! She suddenly spat out Ryūka's Noble Phantasm, crying and pleading with Ryūka:

"Master, Master! Please have mercy! For the sake of me being your good pet! Waaaaah!!!"

Beneath the azure sea and sky, a naked blonde beauty knelt on the ground, pleading, while another beauty with short, icy blue hair leered and teased her wide-open crotch. This was a rare sight indeed. Ryusha waved his hand, signaling Melanie to spare her, and then, holding Adela by the chain around her neck, lifted her up from her pink nipples.

"Then let's see how you perform~ Let me test whether your skills have improved."

"Yes, yes! Thank you for your mercy, Master!"

Adela expressed her gratitude profusely and vowed to help Ryūka deal with the Merchant Guild Alliance once they arrived in the Bauhinia Kingdom. Seeing Ryūka comfortably lying on the beach, she immediately straddled him, squatted down, and let out Ryūka's favorite female animal cry.

"Oh oh oh, so sweet~~~"

Clutching her head with both hands, Adela, her smooth armpits exposed, swayed her long golden hair as she quickly squatted up! After Ryūka's devilish training, her supple body had gradually developed some muscle definition, and she even possessed apprentice-level battle aura. Her round, full thighs slammed heavily against Ryūka's waist with astonishing power and speed, as if she wanted to be pierced through!

"I wish Sochi had a place like this—a seaside resort! It would be such a wonderful place to relax!"

Melanie watched as Ryusha enjoyed himself, smiling as he walked towards the beach and swam naked. A series of events were about to unfold, so this was a rare opportunity to relax.

Don't worry, it'll happen sooner or later.

Meanwhile, Ryūsha calculated Tipalotura's and the others' ship speed, and when the time was right, he scooped up Adela and began thrusting into her, making her scream with pleasure! After a couple of satisfying sips, he called Melanie over and they chased after them...

"Looks like I'm not too late."

Seeing the ice boat closing in at an astonishing speed, Ryūka carried the unconscious Adela onto the deck, while Melanie swayed and landed as well. Tipalotura pointed to the city on the distant horizon:

"You've come at the perfect time."

A castle stands atop the sea cliffs, while the harbor below is the city of Linzebao. Colorful flags flutter on the docks, and music can be heard, indicating that Gavin Reed is ready to welcome the delegation.

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"Welcome! Welcome, Your Highness the Thirteenth Princess, to Linze Castle! Gavin Reed, Otus's eternally loyal subject, pays his respects!"

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Tipalotura slowly descended from the deck. The dock was packed with prominent nobles from Linze Castle and the surrounding territories; the moment she stepped onto the dock, everyone bowed in greeting. Gavin Reed, at the head of the group, knelt on one knee, displaying utter loyalty, and obsequiously addressed Tipalotura:

"Your Highness, a banquet has been prepared at Linze Fortress. All your entourage will feel at home here. After the delegation has rested, I will personally escort you to Thunder Fortress..."

Upon hearing these words, the crew members, who had been adrift on the ship for a long time, erupted in a tremendous cheer. However, behind Tipalotura stood a handsome young man, a richly dressed young man with black hair and black eyes, who strolled leisurely down the ship, surveying Linze Castle and the crowd before him as if on a leisurely trip.

Surrounding him were three beauties, each with a unique charm: a noble archmage with short, ice-blue hair and an aura of astonishing magic; a short, dark red-haired girl wearing goggles and brimming with curiosity about everything; and a beautiful woman with long golden hair, who resembled a wealthy young lady but followed behind the boy obediently like a maid.

"Ryusha! That must be the governor of Sochi Territory! The most outstanding genius in Otus' history! I heard he's already a top-ranking official at this age!"

"It seems the Otus Empire will soon have another Celestial Rank expert! The ice mage beside him also has solid magical power! Perhaps he will also be a Celestial Rank expert in the future!"

“That’s Miss Melanie Snowfield! The former head of the magic department at the Imperial Military Academy! But compared to Governor Ryukyu, she’s just a difference between genius and monster…”

Hearing these words, Gavin's eyelids twitched involuntarily. This was the person he was most worried about. The news of Liu Xia's advancement to the Heavenly Rank had not been publicly announced; only a small number of people knew. Monica and the others were among them, and Gavin knew that too, but most of the nobles and commoners of Linze Fortress were unaware of it.

Gavin, nearing fifty and still hovering at the peak of the Grand Mage level, felt a pang of bitterness upon seeing Ryusha and Melanie appear together. The words that still considered Ryusha a Grand Mage at the peak of the Grand Mage level stung him even more; when he was sixteen or seventeen, he wasn't even a Grand Mage yet.

"This must be the Governor of Ryukyu, I've heard so much about you! The local dignitaries have been eagerly anticipating meeting you."

After exchanging pleasantries with Tipalotura, Gavin immediately went to greet Ryūka. As the strongest member of the delegation, he couldn't afford to act brute force if he wanted to keep them confined to his territory; he needed to find a suitable solution…

Gavin waved his hand gently, and immediately a group of enthusiastic noble ladies emerged behind him, the oldest no more than twenty years old and the youngest only fourteen or fifteen. Led by one of them, the group of richly dressed noble girls excitedly surrounded Liuxia, chattering incessantly.

"Lord Ryukatsu! Is it true that you conquered Sochi all by yourself?!"

"Lord Ryukatsu! You are even younger and more handsome than I imagined!"

"Lord Ryukatsu! At tonight's banquet! May I invite you to dance?"

"Ahem!" Gavin coughed lightly twice, gesturing to the girl in the lead. She immediately stepped forward, lifting the hem of her skirt to give a slight bow to Ryūka:

"Your Excellency Governor, Ida Reed greets you."

Ryuga sized up the dark brown-haired girl in front of her, who looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old, and immediately realized that she was Gavin Reed's daughter. A smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

Good grief, they're pulling this stunt? They're even going so far as to send their own daughter along?

Unfortunately, although Ada and the noble ladies behind her were all beautiful, clearly chosen and arranged by Earl Gavin, they were still somewhat inferior to the three beauties beside her. However, their fervent and infatuated passion was undeniable. This made Ryuga feel a sense of smugness, even though he knew it was a tactic to numb himself.

Of course, she still had to restrain herself... Ryuga politely replied to the noble ladies, then winked at Tipalotura beside her.

Tipalotura understood immediately and said to Gavin Reed:

"Thank you, Earl Reed. However... I'm afraid I must decline your offer."

Hearing Tipalottura's tone, Gavin's expression froze, and he asked Tipalottura with a puzzled look:

"Your Highness?"

"Another lord has invited us to another banquet. Although I would like to stay in Linze Fort for a few days, unfortunately..."

After Tipalotura finished speaking, she addressed the members of the delegation behind her:

"Everyone, pack your belongings and disembark immediately. We are heading to Thunder Fortress."

This sudden statement surprised everyone, including the nobles of Linze Fort and the royal guards. The noble ladies around Liu Xia even let out sighs of resentment and bewilderment! They had heard that the original plan was for the delegation to stay in Linze Fort for a few days to rest, as the delegation's mission wasn't just to visit the Bauhinia; appeasing territories and vassal states along the way and demonstrating the Empire's high regard for them was also part of their duties.

Among the welcoming crowd on the shore, two figures wore expressions of disbelief.

"How could this be? Could it be that Gavin's plan has been leaked?"

It was Monica and Greg, disguised. Count Gavin wore an expression of disbelief.

"Your Highness, what do you mean by this? The people of Linze Fort have been eagerly awaiting your arrival! They've even rehearsed this welcoming ceremony for a long time! Does this mean Linze Fort is no longer Otus's territory?!"

“I’m sorry, Earl Reed. I would also like to stay for a while, but… you should speak to that gentleman yourself…”

Tipalotura looked very troubled. Just as Gavin was wondering who 'that person' was, a servant who suddenly rushed over whispered some unbelievable news in his ear.

"What?! The Crimson Flame Sage has come to greet us personally... and she's already at the edge of Linze Fortress?!"

The moment the name of the Crimson Flame Sage was uttered, the expressions of the surrounding nobles changed drastically, and the chattering noble ladies turned deathly pale!

The reason is simple: in the century following the fall of the Kingdom of Linze, there were attempts to restore the kingdom. Many nobles outwardly submitted to Otus while secretly funding the resistance forces, which left Linze Fortress and the Caspian Sea region in a state of 'vassal state' rather than territory, beyond Otus's actual control.

But all of this changed after the Crimson Sage was appointed Marquis of the Southern Border.

All the guerrillas were easily defeated, and the rebels were tied to the stake and slowly roasted at the stake with Lady Sophie's unique magical flames, screaming incessantly before their deaths! Furthermore, a small southern kingdom experienced internal strife; the new king killed the resident Ottus envoy, and was then single-handedly defeated by Lady Sophie! It is said that Lady Sophie, then fifty years old, was at the peak of her power as a Heavenly Rank mage; a thousand elite soldiers were reduced to ashes by a single spell. Those of lower strength fared better, turning to ash on the spot, while some high-ranking knights and mages were burned for over ten minutes before finally dying.

Then, under her leadership, her Southern Legion swept across the battlefield. She then burned the battlefield, which was littered with tens of thousands of corpses, along with countless wounded enemy soldiers who were still alive, their screams and wails never ceasing.

Moreover, Otto was at the height of its power at the time, and its foreign policy was quite harsh. Supporting the new king's rebellion, rather than overthrowing him from within and continuing to submit to Otto, indicated that the entire country was an enemy. The entire rebellious small kingdom was annihilated by Lady Sophie and her legions in a truly horrific manner. However, this laid the foundation for stability on the borders for decades to come.

A kingdom of a few hundred thousand people was razed to the ground, and even the survivors were taken to the battlefield for execution. The battlefield became known as the Crimson Inferno…

Although nearly three generations had passed since that incident, and Sophie Orlando was almost a hundred years old and had not left Thunder Fortress for many years, the mere mention of her name caused all the nobles of Linze present to change color!

It's important to understand that even those at the Heavenly Rank in this world are subject to the ebb and flow of life force. Although Heavenly Rank experts possess lifespans far exceeding those of ordinary people, in the latter half of their lives, each use of their power inflicts immense damage. Therefore, Ms. Sophie would not easily leave her magically nourished base camp, and now that she has set off, it means this decision is unlikely to change easily…

No sooner had these words been spoken than a crimson cloud appeared on the horizon. A streak of crimson, like a falling meteor, hurtled straight towards them! The flames, accompanied by a fierce wind, caused everyone present to pale in horror! The once humid port city seemed to transform into a parched desert in an instant! Even the moisture in the air vanished!

"Sophie Orlando greets Her Highness the Thirteenth Princess..."

As they approached, the crimson flames vanished instantly, and a dignified and elegant old woman, wand in hand, gently landed, closed her eyes, and nodded to Tipalotura.

"The Marquis of Orlando".

Princess Tipalotura, however, lifted the hem of her skirt and bowed gracefully to Lady Sophie. This centenarian was slender, and although her hair was snow-white, her face looked only fifty or sixty years old. Despite the wrinkles on her face, it was easy to see that she had been beautiful in her youth. Her features even bore a resemblance to Olivia, whom Ryūsha had carved, only time had erased her arrogance, adding a touch of kindness and serenity.

After a brief bow, Lady Sophie, with the doting affection of an elder, smiled at Tipalotura and said:

"The last time I saw Your Highness, you were only five years old. Now you've grown into such a beautiful young woman. If only the Imperial Consort could see this..."

At this point, Lady Sophie couldn't help but sigh, her expression towards Tipalottura becoming more complex. Tipalottura, too, rarely revealed a hint of her emotions in public.

"Thank you. I believe my mother is watching over me from another world."

Hearing this, Ryuga could easily understand that the old woman before her had known Tipalottura's mother in her youth. She might even know some secrets of the Ottus royal family, including the fact that Tipalottura's mother was a witch…

After all, Sophie Orlando was a pillar of the Otus Empire, a third the age of it, and was arguably one of the strongest people in the world. It would be strange if she didn't know some of its secrets. But what Liuxia cared about wasn't that; what she was really interested in was the powerful aura emanating from her!

Although both are at the Heavenly Rank, the other party has been at this level for decades! Unlike himself, a newly promoted Heavenly Rank cultivator. Just from his appearance, his effortless control of magic and his extreme speed made Liu Xia feel a bit of pressure.

Thinking about how she had cruelly abused her late-life daughter, Ryuka couldn't help but regret having Tipalotura summoned her. No wonder Tipalotura seemed to have a barely perceptible smile in her eyes when she heard about her plan…

Just as Ryūka was pondering to himself, Lady Sophie also turned her gaze to him. With just a glance, the noble ladies who had been surrounding Ryūka scattered like birds, leaving Ryūka completely exposed to the Crimson Flame Sage.

"Ah, this is the empire's twelfth Celestial Rank cultivator. Truly, a hero emerges from among the young. To reach the Celestial Rank at such a young age is something only seen in ancient wars..."

The nobles who were just marveling at Liu Xia's status as a top-tier Grand Master instantly changed their expressions! Their eyes were filled not with admiration, but with fear! Sixteen years old… no, they'd heard Liu Xia had just turned seventeen… a seventeen-year-old Grand Master! Could it be that Autus is about to gain another Saint-level expert?!

In an instant, the word 'monster' lingered in everyone's minds. Many even equated Ryuu with the Crimson Flame Sage before them.

However, there are differences even among those at the Heavenly Rank. Only after Lady Sophie finished speaking did a wisp of battle aura finally arrive behind her. The female general in golden armor leaped in as if flying, releasing astonishing battle aura just before landing, slowly making her way down. Her late arrival wasn't just due to the difference between Gerberly, a young Heavenly Rank cultivator, and Lady Sophie, but also the fundamental difference between a knight and a mage. Regardless of rank, a mage is ultimately more noble than a knight.

Seeing Gerberi, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, actually put Ryusha at ease. Gerberi had only arrived a little later than Madam Sophie, meaning that if they had set off at the same time, it meant that Ryusha wasn't much slower than Madam Sophie. And she was stronger than Gerberi. Although her moves weren't as flashy as Madam Sophie's, the strength of a Celestial Knight lay in their physical body, a completely different path from that of a mage.

However, the fact that she still possessed fragments of order and other powers lessened Liu Xia's unease somewhat. Since Madam Sophie had spoken to her, she might as well respond generously.

"The Marquis of Orlando, I have long admired your name."

Ryūsha gave a knightly salute, while Lady Sophie remained unmoved, merely glancing at him quietly. Seeing that Ryūsha's expression was equally unchanged, she turned to Tipalotura:

"Your Highness, the support personnel and convoy have already assembled outside the city. I apologize for the unexpected incident on your journey. In order not to delay your trip, please rest after you arrive at Thunder Fortress."

Having said that, she turned away, completely ignoring her local master, Gavin Reed. Even the local nobles and subjects of Linze Fortress didn't find anything amiss; she was the Crimson Flame Sage, Sophie, and besides, there were two other young Celestial Realm experts present. They didn't recognize Gerberli, but they had clearly heard Lady Sophie say that Liuxia was the 'twelfth Celestial Realm expert.' Gerberli's recent appearance naturally revealed to them who the 'eleventh' was…

Only Gavin's face was contorted in an almost grotesque expression. Three! Three Celestial Rank cultivators! Besides Ryusha! That beautiful golden-armored female knight was also a Celestial Rank cultivator?!

That was a realm he'd dreamed of reaching! He'd even risked everything to secretly cooperate with the people of the Bauhinia Kingdom. But all their preparations were shattered by someone's simple entrance! That's the difference in strength!

But Gavin glanced again at Monica and Greg, who were hiding in the crowd. However, the expressions on their faces were not as disappointed as he had imagined. Instead, they were silently preparing to leave.

Why? They were the ones who were eager to stop the delegation!

Could it be that...?

Damn it! Gavin gritted his teeth. These people from the Bauhinia Kingdom must still have a backup plan! But if he lost this opportunity, he would probably have no chance to get the secret technique he longed for from them! Thinking of this, Gavin actually took a step forward and called out to the group of people who were about to leave.

"wait wait wait!"

"Ok?"

Before Tipalotura could ask anything, Ms. Sophie turned around and looked at the owner of Linze Castle.

"Lord Orlando... Your Highness..."

Gavin swallowed hard, thought for a moment, and then said: