Become their wicked yet gentle lord.

Thomas, who had been waiting for quite some time, wrapped his mage's robe tighter around himself, looking rather cold. He vaguely remembered Olivia's entranced expression just moments before, and thinking about how long it had taken her to emerge, he couldn't help but step forward and ask with concern:

"Miss Olivia, are you...are you alright?"

What could possibly be wrong with me?

Olivia frowned in displeasure, dismissing Thomas as if he were a fly:

"Didn't Miss Gerberly and Adela tell you that we were discussing the extermination of a Heavenly Rank magical beast?"

Seeing that Olivia remained as usual, Thomas breathed a sigh of relief. Her attitude towards him was always unpredictable, sometimes warm and sometimes cold, and even when she was warm, it was just a polite indifference. But Thomas could tolerate it, after all, he had heard that Olivia's unstable emotions were caused by her chaotic magical constitution. Considering her noble birth and strength, Thomas was willing to accept it in order to get closer to her.

Olivia didn't seem to be in a good mood; she must have been annoyed with Ryūka during the discussions. After all, it wasn't even a formal combat meeting, and it had taken up so much of her time. Knowing Olivia's personality, she was bound to be resentful. Thinking of this, Thomas couldn't help but feel a little smug. He was right; that kid Ryūka had no chance of winning Olivia's favor! He really understood this woman better!

"That's good, that's good..."

Seeing Thomas's relieved expression, Olivia felt utterly contemptuous of him! Although Thomas had been very attentive to her in the past, Olivia had always regarded him as just a colleague. But now, Adela's embellished analysis made it clear that Thomas definitely had designs on her status and position, which made Olivia begin to resent him.

Hmph! Whether Adela is right or wrong, she's already Ryūka's woman! Other men naturally won't matter anymore. Not only that, Olivia even finds Thomas's thinking laughable. No matter how much he tries to get close to her, she'll only see him as a friendly colleague. Trying to climb the social ladder on her own? What a joke! Without Ryūka, Olivia doesn't know how many years she has left to live! The rampaging magic will one day devour her!

Think about it. Some of her subordinates had indeed complained that Thomas, as their advisor, was disrespectful to them, knights of lower birth. And his unusual attentiveness towards her, someone whose lifespan was uncertain and whom she had only known for a few months, made Olivia believe Adela's analysis: Thomas was only after her status as Lady Sophie's daughter! Having figured this out, Olivia's attitude grew even colder.

"What are you doing here? It's almost curfew time, what are you doing here?"

Thomas's smile faltered. Olivia seemed genuinely angry, but even after being treated this way, he still forced a smile and said:

“I was a little worried that that kid Ryūka might be disrespectful to you, so I was waiting here! By the way, Miss Olivia! Are you wearing earrings? Did the General give them to you? That's wonderful! I advised the General before to ease the tension between him and you…”

In the past, Olivia would at least have politely thanked him for his words, but now Thomas only received Olivia's anger and merciless rebuke!

"What's it to you?! Besides, the Governor-General of Liuxia is a provincial governor personally appointed by His Majesty the Emperor! What did you mean by your attitude just now? Are you trying to provoke conflict between Thunder Fortress and Sochi Province?!"

In reality, Olivia wanted nothing more than to slap Thomas! But remembering that Ryuka had told her not to be too obvious, she finally managed to control herself, letting out a cold snort as she left.

"Get lost, and don't let me see you again!"

"I……"

Thomas stood there awkwardly, not expecting that after waiting for so long, this would be the result!

Ryūka! It must be that kid! This made Olivia's mood extremely bad! Thomas, who didn't know what was going on, blamed everything on Ryūka, his face full of anger and gritted teeth!

"That damned brat! Nothing good ever comes of his arrival! And yet, the General seems to adore him! What's so good about that frivolous kid anyway!"

Thomas grumbled, then, as the word 'frivolous' came to mind, he seemed to suddenly realize something! That's it! It must be because that kid is so frivolous and annoying! It made his comment about Olivia's earrings seem frivolous to him! Yes! That must be it! Olivia hates men's overly attentiveness towards women! He'd completely forgotten that!

Tsk! What a difficult woman to please! Thomas couldn't help but think. If it weren't for the desire to get ahead, who would bother serving such a temperamental woman who didn't even know how long she would live? Her only redeeming quality was her appearance!

"Hmph, I'll have to be careful next time. But we're about to hunt down a Heavenly-Rank magical beast. If I perform well in this battle, both the General and Olivia will look at me with new respect, right? Then..."

As he spoke, Thomas couldn't help but touch his chest, as if hiding something, a smug smile spreading across his face. That's right, as long as he climbed this path, Thunderburg would eventually have its own place! If he could just endure a few more years, until Lady Sophie was completely old, and Olivia had perished from her magic…

Power, status, and women—he would have it all! Thomas thought to himself, and couldn't help but hum softly. He was only jolted awake from his reverie when a patrolling knight finally came to his senses.

"Sir, it's time for curfew..."

"understood!"

Thomas snorted and walked away with his head held high. The knights on patrol couldn't help but spit out a curse after he was out of sight:

"dog!"

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Meanwhile, Ryukyu had already washed up and was ready to go to bed. Adela, naturally, had also cleaned herself of all grime, leaving her clean and fragrant, ready to lie down beside Ryukyu and serve him in bed, fulfilling her duties as a pet maid. Whether serving as a pillow for Ryukyu or making it easier for him to mount her in the morning, this was one of her duties on this mission.

However, at this moment, she politely put on a smile and brought up another matter with Ryukatsu.

“Master, actually, when I went to Miss Anyaberg’s place just now, I received another piece of news.”

"Hmm? Go ahead and say it."

Ryuga looked at Adela curiously, as if it were something important, and then sat up again. He'd been indulging in pleasure, so it was understandable that Adela hadn't said anything. Besides, it was still early for him, and he wasn't in a hurry to rest.

"In fact, while Miss Anjaberg was adjusting the magical equipment, she overheard news about the Bauhinia Kingdom..."

Adela slowly recounted that the message was naturally sent by Monica and others who were still in Linze Fortress to the Bauhinia Kingdom, and it just so happened to be captured by Anyaberg, who was adjusting the range of the magic signal.

Surprisingly, this matter is related to the current Heavenly Rank magical beasts!

written request for leave

After a day of slacking off, I need to organize my thoughts for the future.

Chapter 23: Gerberly Caught in the Act

Upon hearing this news, Ryūka didn't show the surprised expression Adela had expected. Instead, she murmured:

"Sure enough, I knew this couldn't be such a coincidence..."

The Celestial-Rank magical beast appeared shortly before their arrival at Thunder Fortress. If it wasn't a coincidence, it was incredibly unlucky. Moreover, judging from Lady Sophie's attitude, as the Guardian of the South, she wasn't surprised. It seemed that there had been clues about this beforehand, and its appearance at this time was undoubtedly related to the Otus delegation.

"What did Anjaberg find out?"

“They’re all here; I’ve written them all down.”

Adela immediately presented a record, clearly recording each point in a conversational format. However, the magical signal was still unstable, so she marked the more blurry parts, but the overall meaning was still discernible.

Monica and Greg first contacted the Bauhinia Kingdom, urgently inquiring why a Heavenly-Rank magical beast would appear south of Otus at this time. They were still planning to turn Linze Fortress against them, and this huge turn of events even terrified Earl Gavin of Linze Fortress! After some thought, he concluded that this was no coincidence. While agreeing to send troops to Lady Sophie, he immediately regretted it upon returning. Sensing something was amiss, he immediately confronted Monica and the others.

After all, no one knows how many unpredictable events might occur on the battlefield if the monsters went berserk. Gavin Reed was ambitious, but he wasn't a mad gambler. Under his questioning, Monica and the others had no choice but to admit that the matter was related to them, but it was beyond their control. In the communication log, she only said that she had managed to appease Earl Gavin, but for further action, she hoped that her home country could clarify the reasons.

The message from the Bauhinia Kingdom only stated that it was 'that person's' intention. Monica and the others were to appease Earl Gavin's emotions and stance, as they would naturally be needed later. They were also instructed to disguise themselves as soldiers of Linze Fort and join the garrison at Thunder Fort to await further orders.

Although this call log is brief, the information it contains is not to be underestimated! If the appearance of the Heavenly-Rank magical beast was indeed manipulated, then it's far more serious than the enhancement and teleportation magic of the younger generation of soldiers that Ryūka previously speculated. The information Ryūka currently possesses is completely insufficient; there is clearly a much more complex conspiracy behind this.

Thinking of this, Liu Xia immediately got up and dressed, with no intention of resting at all.

"Master, it's so late, where are you going?"

"Go find Mrs. Sophie."

Liu Xia waved the intelligence report in his hand. Thunder Fortress was Lady Sophie's territory, and he was just a guest general. He couldn't keep such a matter to himself.

"But it's already this late..."

Adela was taken aback by Ryukyu's actions. Sharing information was fine, but Ryukyu had just finished with Olivia and now wanted to discuss important military matters with Lady Sophie. Adela had to admire his composure.

But for Ryusha, one thing was one thing. He had initially felt incredibly excited about defeating the Heavenly-Rank magical beast, but the thought that someone might be setting a trap made things much more complicated. He immediately left the room, only to find that he and Olivia had arrived later and didn't know where Madam Sophie's lounge was. Left with no other option, he decided to knock on Tipalotura's door first.

The princess and Gerberi should know, and it's impossible to keep this from Tipalotura.

However, as she approached the door, a faint sound made Ryuka stop in her tracks...

"Ugh... Damn it... That disgusting, despicable brat! Kill him! He absolutely must be killed! Eek~~~"

This is?

Ryuka's eyes widened instantly. It was true that Gerberi was cursing behind the door, but it didn't sound like it was that simple!

Just as Liu Xia had guessed, right behind this door, Gerberly was half-undressed, one hand grasping one of her large breasts, the other hand resting between her wide-open legs. On the back of her delicate and beautiful hand, the veins were bulging rhythmically as she exerted force...

She was a witch! How could she remain unmoved after witnessing the lewd scene in Ryūka's room! In fact, Gerberly, who was very secretive about such matters, knew about them but always strictly disciplined herself, never engaging in self-pleasure! But the longer she suppressed it, the more uncontrollable the heat within her body became. Back in her room, she tossed and turned, unable to sleep, and inexplicably reached for her crotch…

It's nothing serious! It's just calming a normal bodily reaction! Gerberly thought this as she gently peeled open the rosy bean with her fingertips; the slightest touch sent a shiver through her body!

"Gu..."

My body has become so sensitive, it's all that bastard Ryūka's fault! What on earth was he doing on someone else's turf?! And he didn't even try to hide it from me! It was definitely intentional! And he even said he wanted me to compete with Olivia! If I lost, he'd make me... make me...

The thought of Olivia burying her head between Ryukyu's legs and bobbing up and down made Gerberi feel a tightness in her lower abdomen! If she lost, she would be the one kneeling there! Although the bet wasn't the real game, Gerberi still regretted agreeing in her moment of anger. But the more she tried to forget the scene, the clearer it became. At some point, while calming herself, Gerberi began to imagine Ryukyu's Noble Phantasm in her mind… that thick, firm… enormous treasure glistening with Olivia's saliva…

No! How could I think about that bastard! Gerberly cursed Ryuuxia in shame and indignation! Her fingers tightened, as if she were bullying her delicate nipples like that bastard Ryuuxia!

"Ah~ bastard! Once I win! I'm definitely going to stab that little brat to death with the hilt of my sword! Make him beg for mercy like a little bitch! Ugh~~~"

The more she imagined it, the more excited Gerberly became. Her fingers, which had been gently teasing and rubbing, began to move faster, and her fingertips pressed down hard on her nipples! Her fingers, hardened by years of sword practice, had calluses beneath her fair skin. She used these calluses to press against her nipples and began to tremble violently!

"ha!!!"

Her head snapped back! Gerberly felt as if her body was under a spell! No matter what happened, she couldn't remove her fingers from there! A powerful sense of happiness was about to overwhelm her! Like a stormy night about to pour down! Her beautiful feet were spread wide apart, landing on the sheets, her curled toes gripping them tightly! They kept contracting towards her buttocks, pulling the mattress at the foot of the bed so much that it was exposed!

That's right! It's unstoppable! No matter what happens...

Boom boom boom! ! !

"Hey! Gerberly! Stop your crafts for a second, I need to talk to you!"

"Goo!!!"

The sudden knocking and Liu Xia's teasing voice made Gerberly's eyes widen instantly! But just as she screamed inwardly, her crotch felt like it was being scalded by boiling water. At the crucial moment, it was as if all the nerves in her body were being controlled! Her fingers couldn't leave that sensitive clitoris even an inch! She couldn't even stop the intense rubbing!

As the pleasure was about to arrive, Liu Xia's teasing voice made the shame in Gerberly's heart explode instantly! The sound of her heart pounding filled her mind!

He knew?! How could he know?! No! Why was he at my door?! How could I not hear Ryuka's footsteps?!

No, no, no! We need to stop first! Stop, stop, stop! Stop!

"Gurgle!!!"

despair……

Gerberly sat up in bed, her strong, shapely legs clenched tightly together, a gush of fluid shooting from between her fingers like an arrow! Her beautiful features contorted in agony, her teeth clenched in utter shame and indignation! Suddenly, her mind went blank! A surge of intense pleasure exploded from that single point! Then it slowly spread throughout her entire body! Like an endless tidal wave, it overwhelmed her consciousness…

Ryusha's voice and the knocking continued, but in Gerberly's mind, they grew increasingly blurry and distant...

"Hey, Gerberly, can you hear me?"

"Stop pretending, you don't have any silencing magic, I heard everything perfectly well!"

"Gerberly? Gerberly! Has she fainted or passed out?! I really have urgent business with you and Princess Tipalotura!"

Ryuuka knocked on the door tirelessly, though he could easily break in, he deliberately kept knocking. The boy, a wicked smile on his face, kept calling out softly until finally, he heard the rustling of fabric being gathered and the bed being made. Then, Gerberly, barefoot, stomped onto the floor! She strode aggressively towards them!

Thump! The door was flung open instantly! A few strands of golden-brown hair were stuck to her forehead with sweat, and Gerberly's flushed face looked incredibly delicious! Only her eyes seemed to want to kill! She stared intently down at Ryuuxia in the rising steam!

"What nonsense are you talking about! I was just sleeping!"

The lie was so full of holes that Ryusha didn't even bother to expose it! That distinctly feminine scent wafted out, mixed with a witch's peculiar fragrance, like an aphrodisiac. Not to mention Gerberly's current state; she looked like she'd been pulled from water, her face and collarbone naturally covered in sweat, but her bare feet, reflecting light... still bore clearly visible watermarks running down her thighs...

The blankets and sheets on the bed were crumpled into a ball, haphazardly covering something. But above the cabinet at the foot of the bed, there was a darker area that reflected light in the dim lamplight…

"Oh, so you were sleeping~"

With a knowing smile, Ryuka's sudden display of 'understanding' caught Gerberi off guard. She frowned and said:

"No, that's right! What nonsense are you just spouting!"

"Hey, I just heard you mumbling to yourself, was it in your sleep?"

Ruka's affectedly curious and adorable demeanor made Gerberi want to kill her, but she had a reason not to argue with Ruka. Her room was an outer chamber of the Princess's room, and if she woke the Princess, who knew what that little rascal Ruka would say in front of her!

If His Highness were to discover that she had... she had... she had... Gerberi shook her head. Absolutely not!

Unsure how much of what she said in her moment of euphoria had been overheard by Ryūka, Gerberly remained unsure, but still seized the opportunity to back down:

"Maybe... Hmph! Talking in his sleep! He was probably just cursing you!"

That's right, aside from the strange tone, the words that just slipped out were indeed a curse directed at Ryusha. Gerberly convinced herself of this; no matter how perceptive this little brat was, as long as she didn't admit it, it was fine!

"Yes, is that so?"

Ryuu's teasing expression vanished, and she seemed to be casually letting the matter drop. This relieved Gerberly, but as soon as she exhaled, Ryuu immediately put on a bright, dazzling smile and unexpectedly said something that made Gerberly burst with embarrassment:

"Jerberly, you really have a powerful spray! You even soaked the cabinet opposite the bed! You truly deserve to be called a Heavenly Knight!"

"Gurgle... Ryuka ahhh!!!"

At this moment, Gerberly's outburst could be described as a volcanic eruption. Her eyes widened in fury, and power visibly emanated from her body! She could no longer tolerate this despicable brat, Ryūka! She had to strike hard! Today, it was either him or her!

However, Ryusha suddenly slapped a piece of paper on Gerberi's face, instantly stopping her.

"what is this?"

Gerberi stared intently at the words on the paper. The content of the conversation recorded on it instantly calmed her down, and she suppressed her anger as she asked Ryusha.

"The Bauhinia spy's coded message suggests that this Heavenly Rank magical beast is related to them. I think it's necessary for Princess Tipalotura to know about this first, which is why I've been knocking on the door for so long, but her guards..."

"I see!"

Gerberi abruptly interrupted Ryukyu, snatching the paper from him! If this were true, it would indeed be necessary to report to His Highness immediately. However, Ryukyu was clearly toying with Olivia just now, so where did he get this information from?

She glanced at Ryusha suspiciously; this little rascal was indeed unfathomable. But Gerberly had to admit that Her Highness was right; this guy's usefulness far exceeded her expectations…

“I will wake His Highness. If you dare to utter a single word about what happened tonight, I will tell Marquis Orlando what you did to Olivia! Do you understand?”

Suppressing her anger, Gerberly was about to close the door when Ryusha stopped her.

"Speaking of which, do you know where Mrs. Sophie is? I need to discuss this with her."