Become their wicked yet gentle lord.

"Ha, how boring! Who wants to make such a despicable bet with you? I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you, Olivia. If you still have any sense of shame, get away from him and go back to the military camp. With your mother and father around, Ryusha won't dare to do anything to you."

Gerberly wasn't about to fall for it so easily. Although she had a hunch that Ryuuka would weaken, she wasn't the kind of fool to take such a risk. Who knew if this brat had some hidden trump card and was deliberately trying to humiliate her?

Having said that, she turned to leave, not wanting to stay a second longer in Ryūka's filthy room. But Ryūka deliberately raised her voice and said to Gerberly:

"Who said I made a bet with you? The one who's going to compete with you is Olivia."

"What? Me?"

Olivia, who was kneeling on the ground, suddenly opened her eyes wide, while Gerberi, who had already taken a step, turned around and looked at Ryusha with suppressed anger.

Are you making fun of me?

Regardless of Olivia's unique magical constitution, she was still worlds apart from a true Celestial Rank cultivator. To Gerberly, this was not only laughable but also an insult.

Comparing yourself to a woman who submits to Ryūka? What a joke!

"I'm serious."

Ryuga looked at Gerberly with absolute confidence, knowing that the woman had taken the bait. Sizing up her alluring body beneath her white nightgown, Ryuga curled her lips into a smile and said:

"Besides, I haven't even said what would happen if I lost, Miss Gerberly. I'll leave that decision to you, shall I?"

Gerberly snorted coldly; she knew perfectly well what Ryuka was up to. But she simply couldn't believe that Olivia, a peak Grandmaster, could pose any threat to her. Even with the power of the fragments of order, Ryuka couldn't possibly have Olivia break through to the Heavenly Rank within two days. Not to mention Olivia's special physique; inheriting the fire magic of the Crimson Sage Sophie, Olivia possessed a magical reserve far exceeding that of ordinary people. However, it was also known in noble circles that Olivia couldn't normally break through to the Heavenly Rank, even after General Traul used the remaining ice dragon bone blood. Even the Dean of the Magic Academy at the Imperial Military Academy had diagnosed that Olivia's inability to advance was a mystery; perhaps her magical power rampage was unavoidable.

“Okay.” Gerberi looked intently at Ryusha. Now, she no longer saw the boy and Olivia’s naked bodies, but only pure competitive spirit and a desire for revenge.

"If I win, I'll shove the sword in my hand up your ass and keep stabbing you until you beg for mercy. Of course, it'll be the hilt, not the blade. Ryuka, do you dare?"

"It's a deal, shall we sign the bet?" Liu Xia laughed nonchalantly, showing no fear of Gerberly's cruel bet, which would terrify even a man.

"No need, I'm not the kind of person to renege on a debt, and I believe you aren't either. Don't beg His Highness to let you go later!"

Gerberly coldly uttered these words, and before striding away, she sneered:

“Governor of Ryukyu, I look forward to seeing you cry and scream like a prostitute…”

"Unfortunately, you'll be the one crying and screaming when the time comes..."

After Gerberi left, Ryusha chuckled softly. Olivia, on the other hand, stood there dumbfounded, unable to believe that she had become the center of such an absurd bet.

How can I achieve results surpassing Gerberi's in the battle against the Heavenly Rank magical beasts?

Even Adela stared at Ryukyu in disbelief, wondering what this seemingly insane boy was thinking...

Chapter 18 Olivia's Choice

"Two days... Master, do you have a way to help Olivia break through to the Heavenly Rank within two days?"

Adela's words startled Olivia, who then looked at Ryuga in disbelief. Even though she had suffered so much humiliation at Ryuga's hands, if this young man truly had a way to help her break through to the Heavenly Rank, then she seemed to have nothing to resent.

After all, that's a Celestial Rank, capable of extending lifespan by decades, placing one at the pinnacle of humanity. For Olivia, who is deeply troubled by magic and physical limitations, it could also alleviate her despair at the prospect of her ever-increasing magic power bursting her body, which is one of the reasons for her extreme personality.

Although it sounded like a fantasy, Olivia somehow felt that Ryūka could do it; this boy had created too many improbable things. In an instant, all of Ryūka's brutal and cruel treatment of Olivia transformed into a fear of the strong in this woman's heart. And if Ryūka could solve her problems, or even help her break through to the Heavenly Rank, this fear would be tempered with reverence and dependence.

The expectation that arose in her heart filled Olivia with utter humiliation. Ryūka had treated her like a dog, and she should have wanted to kill him. But the long period of physical training had made her tremble with fear at the sight of Ryūka, and the psychological and physical torment caused her immense pain. Yet, her thirst for power and her desperate desire to survive made her uncontrollably hope to hear a definite answer from Ryūka.

Seeing the expectation flash in Olivia's eyes, Ryuka snorted and laughed contemptuously: "What are you thinking? How could that be?"

For a moment, Olivia's eyes dimmed. Despite her disappointment, she couldn't feel any resentment towards Ryuka. Instead, she felt only self-mockery and the disdain she had just hoped for.

"Breakthroughs are something she has to achieve herself. I'm not her father, am I supposed to change her diapers and poop for her? But..."

Ryuka's mockery made Olivia feel even more ashamed. Being treated like a dog by a boy nearly ten years her junior, driven to incoherent speech, and even mocked as "not her father." Naked and disheveled, she knelt at Ryuka's feet, her voluptuous body curling up even more. But Ryuka's subsequent suspenseful twist once again gripped her conflicted heart.

Does he have any other ideas?

“I can solve her physical problems.”

Ryuu's casual words instantly ignited hope in Olivia! If her problem of rampaging magic power was resolved and her magic power became balanced, she would not only be able to unleash even greater combat power, but the problem of being unable to break through to the Heavenly Rank would also disappear! With her current strength as a peak Grand Master, breaking through to the Heavenly Rank only required one rare breakthrough material!

This seemed unrelated to Liu Xia's bet with Gerberi two days later, since she couldn't find breakthrough materials within two days. It required the core of a Heavenly-Rank magical beast or an equally rare natural treasure. Of course, these were top-grade breakthrough materials, while other rare parts of Heavenly-Rank magical beasts would also work, though with slightly less potent effects. Although Olivia didn't understand why a high-ranking cultivator needed such a thing to break through to the Heavenly Rank, her father had told her that no matter how much magic power and battle aura ordinary humans accumulated, they always lacked a bit of 'purer energy'. The rare materials used for breakthroughs were essential for granting a person purer power, transforming magic power and battle aura into a higher-level form. And they had to match one's own ability attributes…

However, such creatures are becoming increasingly rare on the continent. My father, Traul, had defeated the last ice dragon in the far north of the continent. Although that ice dragon was merely a juvenile remnant within the dragon race and not yet a true celestial-rank magical beast, it possessed a long lifespan and extremely noble bloodline, thus fulfilling my father's advancement requirements. My mother, Lady Sophie, on the other hand, won the favor and support of the royal family decades ago, using a Flame Demon Core treasured by Otus to achieve her breakthrough.

This is also why Olivia admires her father, Traul, more than her mother, Lady Sophie. In her view, Traul, at the peak of his Grandmaster rank, defeated the Ice Dragon, and despite the help of his comrades, he was far more powerful than Lady Sophie, who received a royal favor. Furthermore, Celestial-rank magical beasts are becoming increasingly rare. Given more time, many nations and forces would surely be willing to send troops to assist Thunder Fortress in defeating this Earth Dragon, hoping to claim a share of its carcass.

Unfortunately, the appearance of this earth dragon beast came just days before Thunder Fortress was about to be destroyed. While others on the continent might have already taken notice, for Thunder Fortress, it was merely another worry on top of the already dire situation.

It's likely that after Thunder Fortress defeats the Earth Dragon Beast, its weakened state will lead to numerous powerful factions coming to its door, turning the spoils of the Heavenly Rank magical beast into a hot potato. If only Lady Sophie is present, not only will the battle against the magical beast be costly, but the subsequent situation will also be difficult to manage. This explains why Lady Sophie is so lenient with Ryuu, as his presence along with Gerberi ensures the smooth passage of the matter.

But right now, Olivia was more concerned about what Ryūka really meant. From this boy's perspective, the existence of Heavenly-Rank magical beasts seemed utterly harmless; he even claimed he could achieve results in the battle against them surpassing those of Gerberi. How could he possibly accomplish that?

He claims he can solve his physical problems, but how would he do that?

Seemingly sensing Olivia's confusion, Ryuka said easily, "It's simple. Once you solve the problem of magic power within you, you can easily unleash several times the strength of an ordinary Grandmaster, right? What if we add this?"

Without specifying how to solve her physical problems, Ryūka reached out and grabbed the Ice Dragon Sword that Olivia had tossed aside. The sword was still covered in Olivia's cooled honey and red, curly fur, which made Ryūka look disgusted. She scolded Olivia:

"What are you standing there for! Pick up your fat belly and let me wipe it clean!"

"Gu..."

With Ryūka's strength, he could have easily flicked away the filth with his power. But instead, he insisted on wiping it with his own body. Olivia knew this was just another humiliation and test of obedience. Yet, she trembled with anticipation at Ryūka's reprimand, shamefully cupping her large, white breasts in her hands, kneeling and arching her back…

Looking at this scene of overwhelming conquest, Ryuga used the beauty's nipples as a rag, symbolically wiping them a few times. Then, he channeled his power of order and Ruklati's power of domination into Olivia's ice dragon longsword, instantly making it incredibly ferocious. The longsword, gleaming with a hazy black-gold light, was brimming with power! It was in no way inferior to any divine weapon Olivia had ever seen! It was even comparable to the Heavenly Rank Divine Weapon, the Dragon-Slaying Spear, forged by her father from the claws and fangs of an ice dragon!

But this phenomenon was fleeting; the longsword quickly returned to its original strength, but it was enough to make Olivia's eyes light up. Ryūka smiled and said:

"This is just a brief demonstration. I can keep it in the same state for ten minutes. With this weapon, your strength will reach a new level."

If used by himself, Ruklati's power would allow Ryukatsu to continuously amplify any weapon. However, maintaining the enhanced state without his control would consume a considerable amount of power, but this was within Ryukatsu's tolerance. Even so, he was confident that he could maintain a combat strength no less than Gerberi's.

Even though Olivia's raging magic had become docile and harmonized, and with the enhanced Ice Dragon Sword, she still harbored a sliver of doubt about herself. After all, those below the Heavenly Rank were still below the Heavenly Rank. Having witnessed her parents' power, Olivia didn't believe she could contend with Gerberly in her current state.

But Ryuka wanted to capitalize on Olivia's repeated expectations and disappointments, providing answers whenever she was confused, thus portraying himself as 'omnipotent' in Olivia's mind—this was part of the 'taming' process.

So, he finally took out an item he always carried with him, something powerful that Ryuka himself had never used.

It was a K18 potion. This rare potion wouldn't have much effect on Ryuu, who was already at the Heavenly Rank, but it was a different story for Olivia, who was still in her main position. It was enough to allow her to unleash the power of the Heavenly Rank for a short time! Listening to Ryuu's description of the potion, Olivia's breathing gradually became hot.

She already possessed abilities beyond those of ordinary high-ranking officials. If her magic was harmonized, and with the enhancement of the Ice Dragon Sword by Ryusha and the potion, she could indeed rival Gerberly for a short period of time!

Although the campaign would be long and protracted, and this brief burst of activity seemed insufficient for her to surpass Gerberi's achievements, it was enough to fill Olivia with immense anticipation. She looked at Ryūka with heavy breathing and burning eyes; this boy had shown so much little by little, so he must still have a way to ensure her victory!

"What...what should I do? How can you solve my physical problems?"

When Olivia mustered up the courage to ask, Ryuka first smiled and affirmed, then the smile vanished instantly, and she slapped Olivia's mature and pretty face hard across the face!

*Slap!* This slap stunned Olivia. Her earlier anticipation vanished, replaced by a chilling despair. Terrified, she covered her face and looked at Ryuka.

"Olivia, what did you call me just now? Hmm?"

"I……"

Olivia bit her lip. She knew what Ryuka meant, but it was different from being abused to the point of being unable to control herself or being driven to a state of mental confusion. Right now, she was perfectly clear-headed and found it very difficult to say those two words!

"Listen up, you sow! I can solve your physical problems and I can also help you defeat Gerberli and advance smoothly to the Heavenly Rank! But all of this requires you to willingly submit to me! Do you understand?"

Ryūka grabbed Olivia's hair, pulled her in front of him, and coldly berated her. His domineering manner not only terrified Olivia but also made Adela tremble. Both women felt a swelling in their lower abdomens; they had been completely molded into masochists by this boy. Every time they were with Ryūka, the more he acted this way, the more humiliated and excited they felt.

"This isn't just a bet between me and Gerberly, it's also a bet between me and you..."

After finishing her tirade, Ryuka released Olivia and said with a smile:

"You can refuse and let me lose to Gerberly. But you will never have that chance again. Not only will you bear the shame of being played by me, but you will also die from a magical rampage soon after."

"But you can also choose to submit to me willingly, and I will make you change all of this. Choose, will you be a useless person who is unloved by his father and mother, who has lost his status and a place to belong and is about to die, or... hmm?"

Chapter 19 Submission and Greater Submission

Ryūka patiently guided her, while Adela opportunely provided an assist, crouching down to comfort Olivia and saying with a smile:

"My master may be a bit cruel, but that's just his little quirk. As long as you're loyal to him, you'll receive far more pampering than abuse. Besides, that painful pleasure isn't so bad, and you enjoy it too, don't you? This is all just a little secret between us; no one else will know... Come on, please, master, take you as my sow!"

Having said that, Adela looked up at Ryūka with a sweet smile. She wasn't just referring to Olivia; she was also expressing her loyalty. Ryūka's satisfied nod was enough to make her feel flattered and convinced that she was absolutely right.

"Gu..."

Olivia trembled, struggling internally, but Ryuka didn't press her, simply waiting quietly for her to make a decision.

"I……"

Finally, her expression wavered slightly. But just as she was about to speak, Adela said again:

"You must be loyal to your first oath~ You know what kind of words your master likes to hear, right? Even the most humiliating words are just titles~ Anyway, it's already like this, what do you still care about?"

Upon hearing this, Olivia gritted her teeth, her eyes turning ruthless and resolute. She took a deep breath, her voluptuous body stretching out, and then heavily bowed her head towards Ryūka! Her plump buttocks were on the ground, her body pressed against the sky, in a gesture of submission!

"Sow Olivia... I beg my master... to take me in... I will never betray you in this life!"

Seeing Olivia's submissive and self-degrading state, Ryūka immediately sensed her submission, because the Leader's Certificate recognized her as a follower. Even if her submission was merely out of awe and fear of Ryūka and her own self-interest, as long as the Leader's Certificate had recognized her, Ryūka knew that she had truly submitted to him from the bottom of her heart.

There are many ways to conquer people, from emotions to more primal biological mechanisms, a fact that the battle-hardened Ryūka knows all too well. For him, only the outcome matters—whether the person is loyal and serves him. As for the role of master and overlord, Ryūka only needs to ensure his own strength.

Ruka was naturally pleased to have subdued this furnace girl, as she was quite capable, at least an SSR according to her Leader's Certificate, and her combat talent even surpassed that of Hetia and the others. However, even knowing that Olivia had genuinely pledged allegiance to him, Ruka did not show his joy. Instead, he planned to continue to intensify his training of her with an attitude of suspicion and disdain.

"Hmph...Are you serious? You want to be my sow? What a shameless bitch! Can you even believe such insincere sweet talk?"

Seeing Ryūka's suspicious attitude, Olivia felt a bitter pang in her heart. Humiliated, she trembled as she lay on the ground. Even her humiliating words of submission weren't enough, but she had no way out.

"It's...it's true!"

Olivia dared not raise her head, pressing her forehead to her hands in a submissive posture as she spoke loudly, her voice trembling with shame. She even cried as she tried to explain her reasons, not only to convince Ryūka, but also to convince herself in this way.

“I…I have no other choice…After being defeated by my master, my father has abandoned me. Although my mother allowed me to stay in Thunder Fortress, she didn’t truly accept me. I was ungrateful before, and now, whether I resist or not, I can’t make a ripple in front of you, my master…If you could give me a place to stay, and help this useless me become stronger, so I can protect my subordinates when we fight the Heavenly Rank magical beasts…I…I have no reason not to submit…”

Olivia cried through gritted teeth, unwilling to accept her fate. After all, even if she didn't accept it, she couldn't escape the fact that she would be coerced and manipulated by Ryūka. Since she was going to be manipulated anyway, she might as well choose a more cost-effective method. Although it was a choice made out of self-interest and desperation, it was based on the premise that Olivia truly regarded Ryūka as an invincible and unassailable person deep down, and had genuinely and permanently surrendered to him, both psychologically and physically…

The more Olivia tried to rationalize her actions, the more satisfied Ryūka became. All she needed to do was use a system of rewards and punishments to get Olivia used to submitting to her, just like a calf tied to a stake struggles in vain until it grows up and stops resisting. Ryūka intended to use a carrot-and-stick approach to make Olivia submit for life!

Although the idea was spur-of-the-moment, the reunion with Olivia was a godsend for Ryūsha! He had always planned to expand into the south, but lacked a suitable foothold. His participation in the mission to the south was precisely to find an opportunity to resolve this issue. Furthermore, if he were to proceed as originally planned, securing the trade and development of Ansel gel and other specialty resources in Ansel in the south, he would need suitable personnel to oversee and manage the area. Entrusting this to Olivia would allow him to leverage her status as Lady Sophie's daughter and commander of Thunder Fortress, making her a crucial foothold for expanding his influence in southern Otus!

In short, she will be the first wedge he plants here. And now that Ryūka has left Sochi, the boost from his spiritual power has weakened, so subduing Olivia is like finding a power bank by his side, and she's also quite capable.

"Is that so? Although my motives are a bit ulterior motives, I'll take you in as a sow since you're not bad looking~"

After a tense wait, Olivia, who had just finished her trembling confession, relaxed completely upon hearing Ryūka's words. She even felt a sense of security, especially after hearing what Ryūka said next…

"I don't dislike your utilitarian remarks. Anyway, you're just a sow, and I don't expect you to have any high level of awareness. It's good to be honest. I'm confident that I can keep you on my back. What I say can make you stronger, but I can also destroy you at any time."

Powerful! Confident! The more relaxed and disdainful Ryūka appeared, the stronger Olivia's sense of submission and reassurance grew. With Ryūka lifting her head with his foot, she declared confidently:

"Since the sow has sworn an oath, she will never have a second thought! This is my own choice... From now on, I am at the master's mercy!"

Despite her sincere words, her mature and beautiful expression betrayed a sense of frustration and dejection. This was not a good sign. Ryūka needed Olivia to submit, but she didn't want to see her become a pathetic, submissive puppet. That would hinder her growth in strength; after all, a lack of competitiveness was unacceptable. Even with high qualities, she couldn't become a useful subordinate. Moreover, a completely submissive Olivia lacked charm in Ryūka's eyes. It was more interesting to have her maintain confidence and strength in public, while being humble and subservient in front of him.

Especially considering her sour face and bad temper in public, as cold and fiery as a man, revered and feared by countless soldiers, the contrast between her coming before him, removing her clothes and disguise, was what made Ryuka find interesting.

After thinking for a moment, Ryuka bent down and stroked Olivia's head, playing with her hair in an ambiguous way, and praised her with a smile:

"Don't underestimate yourself, Olivia. You're strong enough, just not as strong as me. Plus, your constitution gives you immense talent, but it also limits you—that's not your fault. I still prefer your rebellious side. Of course, that tomboyish look is a no-go. Your current hairstyle suits you better than your old buzz cut; you're quite cute, aren't you?"

"So cute..."

Just as Ryūka had expected, Olivia blushed deeply, her pretty face turning bright red. Never before had a man dared to approach her, and now, being praised like this by Ryūka, a surge of warmth welled up within her.

Being praised as a woman by Ryuu, who was so much younger than her! Olivia's fickle heart felt a bittersweet sensation! This was completely different from the feeling of being violently conquered!

Why... this comfortable feeling in my heart... what's so lovable about a woman like me...? Olivia thought to herself, but fearing she would revert to her old self, she sadly lowered her head.

"But if I unleash my full magic power again, my hair will burn away..."

"It's alright~ I told you I'd help you control your magic, right? It won't be like that anymore. But you can stay beautiful from now on, after all, every inch of you is mine~"

Ryuu toyed with her hair, his skillful fingers teasing Olivia's flushed cheeks. His fingers gently caressed her skin and lips, sending shivers down Olivia's spine. This gentle, comfortable sensation gradually took over her body! Compared to the overwhelming pleasure of being violently possessed, Olivia preferred this hazy, dreamlike feeling. Especially after Ryuu praised her beauty and declared his possession, her body, which had just experienced countless orgasms, began to convulse. Her overflowing vaginal canal contracted and relaxed uncontrollably. This was the first time she had felt genuine desire, rather than having her body forcibly turned on!

"The sow understands... From now on, she will obey her master's orders..."

Seeing Olivia's shy and blissful expression, Adela stared wide-eyed in disbelief. Just minutes ago, Olivia had been on the verge of death! For the first time, Adela understood Ryūka's powerful training abilities from an outsider's perspective. She recalled her own experience of being corrupted and led astray, which was probably quite similar. But now, she was even more convinced of Ryūka's abilities; her own attempt to defy her master back then was utterly presumptuous.

Even though she became Ryūka's slave first, she still lacked Olivia's formidable fighting power. Adela, on the other hand, longed to one day gain her master's favor and favor, knowing that Hethia and Megan had started out in similar circumstances. Ryūka wasn't lacking in exceptional women; what he wanted were beautiful, powerful, and useful women!

Now, seeing another beautiful woman beside Ryukatsu, with a stunning figure comparable to Megan's, Adela felt ashamed. Compared to Megan's incredibly tall and imposing physique, Olivia, at over 1.8 meters, had a more proportionate figure with ample hips, large breasts, and a slender waist, making her feel inferior. Before meeting Ryukatsu, Adela thought she was above average in terms of looks, figure, and abilities, but beside Ryukatsu, she increasingly felt ordinary. Every woman her master dated was an exceptional beauty that ordinary men dared not even look up to. Of course, some people's achievements are inseparable from their masters, so she needed to work harder!

"Then let's start with small things to please Ryūka!" Adela thought to herself, knowing she had little fighting ability and that her proud money-making skills couldn't compare to Ryūka's. She immediately spoke to Olivia on Ryūka's behalf...

Chapter 20 Magic Harmony

"In that case, let me help Olivia get dressed. Actually, I brought quite a few pieces of jewelry for everyday wear with me this time. How about this, I'll ask Anyaberg to pick out a few for me, and she can use her tools to make them into items that represent Olivia, so she can wear them all the time! Is that alright, Master?"

Seeing Adela's excited expression, Ryuka couldn't help but wonder what this woman was up to. Her sudden change in attitude was truly strange; women were indeed odd creatures.

"Whatever you want, but don't make it look like this on you, she still has to fight."

As Ryusha spoke, he grabbed the chain on Adela's chest, pulling up the ring connected to her sensitive pink nipples. Adela's fair breasts were immediately lifted, forming an upward-pointing bell shape! Her plump, glistening buds on her mounds were also pulled up, the intense stimulation causing Adela to moan and writhe in front of Ryusha, displaying endless allure!

*Gulp!* Olivia swallowed hard, her heart pounding with fear at Adela's infatuated expression. She feared she might involuntarily become like that herself someday. Thankfully, Ryūka… no, her master… hadn't intended for her to have pierced in sensitive areas. Otherwise, forget fighting; even simple walking would probably drive her mad with pleasure…