Become their wicked yet gentle lord.

"You've had a long journey, Governor Liuxia. Please take my car back. Olivia, you too, escort Governor Liuxia back to Thunder Fortress."

Lady Sophie smiled and arranged everything, then immediately ordered the earth dragon's body to be sealed off, forbidding anyone from approaching...

After doing all this, a shadow of gloom flashed across her eyes. The mature and composed Lady Sophie, having noticed the corruption and erosion of the earth dragon's corpse, probably guessed what was going to happen and couldn't help but sigh at her exhaustion.

He was growing increasingly weak, and sooner or later, someone would have to take over his position as the guardian of the south. However, his fiery temper in his youth had prevented him from properly grooming a successor. As a result, the youngest officer under his command was only a man in his thirties named Tallin…

If only Olivia could grow up. After all, she was her daughter, and Mrs. Sophie still held onto a sliver of hope.

So even if there's something between her and Ryusha, as long as it's beneficial to Olivia's growth, Madam Sophie doesn't care and is even willing to give her full support.

Thinking of that boy, Liu Xia, Madam Sophie suddenly felt much more at ease. Seeing how well he had captured that female magician, she figured she could leave the rest to him. She was too old to worry about so much.

It's better to just watch the show.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Sophie called Olivia back and whispered in her ear before she left:

"After we get back, go to my magic lab... those things, and those things too, give them to Ryūka, you should be able to use them..."

This was the first time Olivia had been so close to her mother, and she felt somewhat at a loss. She listened as Madam Sophie instructed her to find several boxes and some strange alchemical artifacts in her magic laboratory, but she wasn't told what those things were…

As both a mother and a superior, Mrs. Sophie simply patted Olivia's shoulder with an ambiguous expression and then said:

"Go ahead...you'll thank me, Olivia~"

Chapter 39 The Threat in the Carriage

Back in Lady Sophie's carriage, Tipalotura was no longer there; she had taken Gerberi back to Thunder Castle to rest long ago. Inside the spacious carriage, which resembled a room, Ryūsha casually removed his coat and began washing himself with water magic. He deliberately left Monica unattended, neither restraining her nor monitoring her. This, however, made Monica extremely uncomfortable. She watched Ryūsha humming a tune as he cleaned his slightly abrasive body, unsure of what to do.

Escape? This carriage belonged to Lady Sophie; it was made of specially made materials and protected by magical runes. Even if she were a great mage, she couldn't penetrate the carriage in one go. This would give Ryusha enough time to kill her a hundred times over…

But Olivia had already entered from the direction of the door, and after instructing the car to depart, she stared intently at Monica, leaning against the door and extinguishing any hope Monica had ever had.

Monica, recovering from her initial panic, couldn't help but feel remorse. What if she had resisted directly? Creating some commotion might have alerted Greg and the others, allowing them to escape. If she had revealed her identity as a member of the Bauhinia nobility, perhaps her escaped companions could have found a way to be rescued by the family. After all, Ryūka and the others were determined to go to the Bauhinia...

No, in truth, she shouldn't have been so stubborn; she should have refused the mission in the first place. Months of hardship and exposure didn't bring the heroic scene of contributing to the kingdom's fate that she had imagined. Instead, she was captured by Ryūka in a completely daze…

Ryūka noticed Monica's disordered, tense breathing and pounding heartbeat perfectly. The silence before interrogation was the most unbearable, and Ryūka deliberately exploited this to gradually break down Monica's psychological defenses. This woman was very useful, and beautiful too; Ryūka had plenty of patience to play along.

"cough!"

Ryūka deliberately cleared her throat, her eyes narrowing with a smile as she watched Monica shudder. Then she turned to Olivia, who was guarding the door, and asked:

"Olivia, come here, don't just stand there like an idiot. What did Mrs. Sophie just say to you?"

“This…” Olivia glanced at Monica, who was sitting uncomfortably in the chair, and obediently left the doorway as Ryūka had instructed, then said:

"Mother... the general asked me to go to her magic laboratory to find something, saying that we'll need it..."

Thinking of the ambiguous expression on her mother's face just now, Olivia really couldn't figure out what her mother had asked her to get, and her tone was quite strange. Monica, however, tensed up again, her body having just relaxed. Sophie Orlando's magical laboratory? Could it be something used for interrogation? Or perhaps a truth serum or some other magical potion?

"I...I won't say anything! Just kill me!"

Olivia stared in bewilderment at Monica's sudden remark, while Ryuka burst out laughing. It seemed this woman was extremely nervous, even breathing out in response.

With a broad smile, Liu Xia poured herself a glass of Mrs. Sophie's treasured wine and sat down happily next to Monica, which made Monica's body even more tense.

Then, she heard Ryuka, in the most casual and indifferent tone, say something that sounded like a nightmare:

"Olivia, pull out her nails."

“Yes.” Olivia answered expressionlessly, showing no surprise whatsoever. She was well aware of Ryūka's methods; she knew it when she saw Monica being captured. But even as a woman, Olivia felt no pity for a spy from an enemy nation. After all, she had a ruthless personality, capable of burning people to ashes on a whim.

But she still kept a straight face and deliberately asked Ryūka one more question:

"Master, which finger?"

"Whatever you want, you can pull them all out."

Plucking fingernails? Master?

Monica took a full two seconds to react before she could protest. The lack of questioning, the absence of even the proper etiquette of introductions between nobles, was beyond her comprehension. Even on the battlefield, captured nobles were entitled to dignified treatment; that was the rule of the world.

But if she knew Ryūka any better, she would know that he hadn't followed this rule from the start. Even though she had heard of Ryūka's 'bad reputation,' Monica felt that she might have been harassed and subjected to inappropriate acts, but it shouldn't have started with such inhumane abuse!

"wait wait wait……"

Just as she was about to get up and resist, Olivia grabbed her soft hand—a soft palm typical of noble ladies who had practiced magic since childhood, completely different from the hands of a woman like herself who had grown up in the army. Olivia sneered, drew her dagger, and plunged the tip into Monica's fingernails…

A surge of magical power erupted from Monica's body, catching Olivia, who had just fought a fierce battle and used the K18 potion, off guard. But Ryūka waved her hand, and her overwhelming power immediately suppressed Monica. Then…

"Aaaaaah!!! My, my finger—"

Olivia forcefully pried off a piece of Monica's pink fingernail with her dagger. Before her screams could subside, Ryuka, sitting beside her, chuckled and said:

"Monica Santilla, the eldest daughter of the prestigious Santilla family, and the Queen Mother's niece. Her courage in choosing death over betraying her companions is truly commendable!"

Perhaps it was the pain that triggered Monica's reaction, or perhaps it was the extreme fear that drove her to resist. Monica's pupils contracted, and she endured the excruciating pain in her hand as she broke free from Olivia's grasp and grabbed her staff in the corner!

But then something devastating happened.

Bang! The staff, which was still flying towards them, stopped instantly and then shattered with a crash!

All of this was accomplished by Ryuka simply raising her hand and releasing a burst of magic.

Without her staff, Monica could only use some simple spells and magical fluctuations, but even that was no longer an opportunity. An enraged Olivia grabbed her and strangled her. Although both were essentially mages, Olivia had grown up with plenty of experience, and her physical abilities were far superior to those of an ordinary knight, easily immobilizing Monica.

Ryūka, smiling, raised his glass and gently poured it over Monica's bleeding finger...

"I love watching women fight!"

"Aaaaaah—!!"

The strong-smelling liquor splashed onto Monica's wound, sending a piercing, excruciating pain through her! Her fingers were incredibly sensitive, and Monica felt as if her head was about to explode! She screamed and cried, struggling and twisting but unable to break free of Olivia's embrace. Finally, after she had calmed down, Olivia released her, letting her fall to the ground, clutching her own bleeding index finger and weeping bitterly.

Seeing her miserable state, Ryuka couldn't help but shake her head and sigh, then asked Monica:

"Now, do you understand your situation?"

"Uh-huh……"

Monica groaned, but this wasn't a response to Ryukyu; rather, it was a groan of pain, like that of a wounded wild animal. Her tear-filled eyes were fixed on Ryukyu, unwilling to answer or daring to argue.

Seeing her like this, Ryūka didn't mind. He used a healing spell to restore Monica's wounds. Then he said to her:

"Give up now. I've known all about your and Greg Horton's whereabouts since the beginning of the River Weir. This includes your ongoing contact with the Bauhinia Kingdom and the fact that several of them are currently hiding in Gavin Reed's army."

Monica's eyelashes trembled, and she asked with a muffled groan:

"Since you already know, why are you asking me?"

"To make things easier, if you don't want to experience that pain again."

Ryuu waved his hand, saying that capturing them wouldn't be difficult. However, a direct confrontation with Gavin would definitely cause some trouble. It wouldn't be good if any of them escaped; he needed to find out how many of Monica's group there were, and whether any of their accomplices were lurking elsewhere.

Hearing Ryuka's words, Monica trembled. Looking at her fingers, which had already healed, the pain still lingered in her body, and her lips trembled involuntarily.

She wasn't a professional spy; as a pampered young lady, she had already performed admirably so far. But since she remained silent, Ryuga smiled and ordered Olivia:

“Olivia, tell her what will happen if she doesn't cooperate. Our Miss Monica is smart; after what she just experienced, she'll know how painful it is for you to say those words.”

“Yes.” Olivia looked at Monica and told her everything she knew about her master, the information she had later gathered about Ryūka, and even her own personal experiences, without reservation:

"As you can see, the master can cut off any piece of your body, make you faint from the pain, and then heal you, repeating this process over and over again. As far as I know, the first time the master captured a nobleman, he cut off his ear, rubbed the wound with salt, and then put it back on, which eventually caused his ear to be slightly crooked..."

She was referring to the incident with Bran Duke. Ruka had used this story to scare her during her training, but it wasn't very effective. What truly devastated Olivia was…

"The master can also alter a person's sensory time, making you feel centuries of continuous pain and loneliness... or, pleasure..."

As she spoke, Olivia trembled involuntarily, her cheeks flushed, and her thighs involuntarily clenched slightly. Monica's eyes widened at this, and she instantly understood that Olivia was telling the truth…

Could it be that this woman had experienced something similar? Olivia had been captured by Ryūka, a fact that wouldn't be hard to find out with a little investigation. But why, when Monica finally met Olivia, did she call Ryūka, a boy much younger than herself, "Master," and obey her every word? Monica finally understood!

Seeing Olivia's unnatural reaction, it wasn't just ordinary heat; she was unable to control her body. The slight, suppressed pain on her face sent a chill down Monica's spine!

Magicians aren't stupid. From Olivia's description of centuries of pain and pleasure, Monica understood that this was likely a lingering effect on the woman! Centuries! Monica didn't want to relive even a moment of the pain of having her nails pulled! If it lasted for a hundred years, a person's mind would surely break down!

And then there was Olivia's mention of 'pleasure'... Monica, though a virgin, wasn't a child and naturally understood what she was talking about. Despite her reluctance to believe it, her body couldn't help but tremble.

Seeing her reaction, Olivia couldn't help but feel a pang of pity, and looked down at her, offering her some advice:

"As a woman myself, I still advise you to be more obedient. Your master won't get angry because of your resistance and non-cooperation; on the contrary, he'll be very happy to treat your body and will as a kind of entertaining challenge..."

"Alright, that's enough. I'm not that bad, am I, Olivia?"

Ryūka interrupted Olivia, who immediately knelt down before her, bowing her head and silently saying:

“Please forgive me, Master. Olivia meant no harm; she was simply expressing her submission and fear towards you…”

As she spoke, she crawled on all fours toward Ryūka. The way she swayed her plump hips and waist with such allure made Monica look like a completely different person! Especially when she saw Olivia reach for Ryūka's belt, she immediately turned her head away, unable to look any longer!

"Hiss~ Hiss~ Master... please forgive me... hiss~"

Hearing the sucking sound behind her, Monica could hardly believe her ears! Was that the sound coming from the mouth of that cold and cruel Olivia?!

The daughter of a dual-tiered Celestial! Acting like a bitch! You should know that Sophie Orlando's status alone is more noble than any princess in any southern kingdom!

"Deeper, use your throat, raise the temperature."

Ryuu hummed as she enjoyed Olivia's service. This woman was clever; she was putting on a show for Monica, stimulating her desires. She wouldn't refuse such service, especially since it felt like she was soaking in a hot spring below. Olivia's hot, soft throat, combined with her sticky saliva and amazing sucking, gave Ryuu unparalleled pleasure.

He also realized that Monica was on the verge of a breakdown. He hadn't really trained her much yet, and it seemed that this woman was even weaker than he had thought.

Considering that not only Olivia needs to be promoted, but she will probably also have to take down Gerberi next, Ryuka decides to be decisive:

"So Monica, this is your first and last chance. What's your attitude?"

Chapter 40: Manipulating Monica

"The...last time?"

Monica was stunned. She had never heard of torture being like this, so ruthless from the start. Despite her inner turmoil, she bravely said:

"Heh, heh... Governor Ryukyu, are you trying to scare me?"

"Trying to scare you?"

Ryuka chuckled, pressing down hard on Olivia's head beneath him. His massive member pierced her throat, causing Olivia to let out a painful whimper. She then endured the discomfort and began to twist her head violently from side to side. Ryuka felt his tip being tightly enveloped, pressed and swirled in Olivia's throat, while his wet, slippery tongue, resting on her thick lower lip, licked upwards at the base—it was an almost heavenly pleasure.

The commotion made Monica's heart skip a beat, and in her tension and fear, her body reacted uncontrollably.

Damn it! What is he doing! Monica cursed, falling to the ground and clamping her legs together. Beneath her mage's robes, two long legs encased in boots gripped the robes, uncontrollably oozing a wet, slippery substance. Monica instantly blushed, unable to help but curse her own rudeness…

Ryūka took in Monica's reaction. Stroking Olivia's fiery red hair as if petting a small dog, Ryūka smiled and sneered at Monica:

"I'm not lying to you. If you don't return for a long time, Greg and the others will definitely sense something's wrong, right? But it's alright, I've already sent people to keep an eye on them. So, whether you confess or not, the only difference is whether they live or die, and whether they drag those people from Linze Fort down with them."

Liu Xia spoke casually, and he wasn't lying. Now that they had already made a move against Monica, there was no way they would let Gavin and Greg go. In fact, they had already informed Madam Sophie about this, and Lieutenant Tallin had long been on guard against the five hundred men from Linze Fort.

If Monica gives in, it will only make the process easier.

Most importantly, getting a woman to willingly give up her body isn't something that can be done overnight. The psychological setbacks are crucial. Although Ryūka could use force, they were about to leave for the Bauhinia Kingdom, and he needed to quickly secure Monica's cooperation.

“You’re not stupid, Miss Monica. You know they can’t escape no matter what, just like you. Your compromise will only make me feel a little better or worse. In other words, you’ll save them by giving them up, because I have no interest in your lives.”

Ryuga looked at Monica with a smile, but her calm tone was filled with a sense of oppression that made Monica feel breathless.

She dared not speak, nor did she want to speak.

Seeing that Monica remained silent, Ryuka snapped her fingers and said to Olivia:

"Alright, Olivia, let Melanie and Lieutenant Tallin handle it. I can't be bothered with just five hundred men and two high-ranking officers."

"Yes."

Olivia spat out the dragon, which was glistening with her own saliva, kissed it, then wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth expressionlessly, stood up, and was about to use the crystal ball to give orders.

"As for you, Monica Santilla, it seems I'll just get straight to the point and avoid all this beating around the bush."

Hearing Ryuka say that, and then hearing the movement of getting up behind her, Monica was so startled that she hurriedly turned around!

But just like that, a towering, slippery, angry dragon came into Monica's view!

Wait, wait a minute! What is this?!

Monica's eyes widened, and she began to back away helplessly on the ground. Her legs kicked frantically, but fear rendered her powerless...

Let something like that get in? I'll... I'll die! How could it possibly get in! It would definitely tear me apart!

Seeing her like this, Olivia immediately saw through what she was thinking and said calmly:

"Congratulations, my first time was taken by my master using a giant transformation magic. At that time, my size was thicker than an adult's arm."

"Wh-what?"

Monica could hardly believe her ears. She stared at Olivia in shock, unable to comprehend how she could say such a thing so calmly.

But Ryuka had already walked up to her, and that thing radiating intense heat was almost touching the tip of her nose.