Become their wicked yet gentle lord.

The shadow of that thing loomed over Monica's face, covering her from chin to the top of her head. The boyish masculinity of Ryusha mixed with Olivia's saliva, making Monica feel a little dizzy.

No, it's impossible. How could I be possessed by something like that...

In an instant, Monica recalled her life of academic excellence. Born into a prestigious family, even when reading erotic novels, she had never imagined that a man's penis could be so large.

"No, wait, I..."

Monica's voice was distorted with nervousness as she watched Ryūka reach out her hand, and she finally broke down at that moment.

Whatever Greg, let him go. He's just a lowly commoner who fled to the Bauhinia Kingdom!

Besides, I'm saving them! Ryuka also said that forcibly arresting them would probably kill even more people.

As for domestic affairs...

She already harbored suspicions about the coup in the kingdom; in fact, her family elders had never clearly explained the truth to anyone else. If anything, she and Princess Linor were childhood sweethearts; how could she possibly have the heart to harm her!

Everything, everything must have gone wrong somewhere! It absolutely shouldn't be like this!

But Ryuka had already grabbed her shoulder with a smile and pulled her forcefully into his arms! With a tear, half of her pink shoulder was exposed, gleaming white under the magic lamp.

"Wait! Wait! I'll tell you! I'll tell you everything!"

Hearing Monica cry out, Ryuka didn't stop. She reached inside and grabbed one of Monica's breasts, kneading and pulling out her clothes!

"Then you'd better speak quickly."

Liu Xia smiled and began to knead the smooth, tender flesh, skillfully pinching the pink bud, causing Monica to let out a sweet moan.

Completely different from his previous brutal demeanor! Instead of the pain of having her nails ripped off, she felt a strange, tingling sensation. Like ants biting, yet far more pleasurable, Monica felt utterly powerless. She could only let the boy hold her, allowing his hands to freely knead her body…

"We...we have a total of...haa~seventeen people..."

As she stammered, Monica felt Ryūka's other hand slowly slide down her chest towards her lower abdomen...

The touch on her fingertips was incredibly smooth, and Liu Xia savored the virgin's fragrance. It seemed the women of this desert kingdom were truly different. Her soft skin appeared to be a finely textured, matte white, but it felt supple and moist to the touch, making it even more delicate.

He wasn't interested in what Monica said; he'd let Olivia listen, he didn't care anyway. Right now, Ryuuya just wanted to have some fun with this woman, a bit of relaxing flirting, and afterwards, there was that tall, golden-brown brute, Gerberly, waiting for him.

Touching Monica's soft belly, this woman was different from Melanie and the others; she had absolutely no muscle. Although she was a great mage, her physical fitness was inferior to Adela, whom he had trained and conditioned. But this also made Monica's skin incredibly soft and yielding; beneath the warm skin was a comfortable, fleshy texture. Ryuga could even grab her and knead her belly until she groaned softly…

Then, there was her wet, warm knees... Ryuka probed with her fingers and felt a sticky, slippery sensation.

"Wait! I already told you!"

Monica felt a touch between her thighs and her body involuntarily jumped up! This bounce made Ryuka burst out laughing, teasing her:

"You jumped up before I even touched it. If I touched DouDou, wouldn't you jump up too?"

"I...I already told you, let me go!"

Monica said, her voice trembling with tears, that she had already told them exactly how many people there were, where they were hiding, and their strength. But Ryuga, who was holding her, seemed not to hear her, her restless hands continuing their wandering.

As for what Liuxia said, it made her feel extremely ashamed and indignant.

What?! What do you mean you haven't touched it yet?! It's already... it's already inside my underwear... I can feel a tingling sensation...

What are beans, beans?

She had only read a few erotic novels, nothing more than stories of young ladies falling in love with wandering poets, or princes and princesses from various countries falling in love. When passion reached its peak, even a subtle description in the books was enough to make her cheeks burn under the covers, and she felt incredibly ashamed even of a slight dampness on her underwear. As for the actual acts, she only knew a little; men and women were like building blocks, their shapes meeting under the influence of love. As for those shameless acts of coercion, she had only heard of them, and assumed they could only cause pain…

But now, even though he was being forced by Ryūka, his body was reacting in the same way—no, even more intensely…

What a joke, letting someone younger than me play with me... He was just incredibly cruel, so why are his hands acting like magic right now!

Chapter 41: Interrogating for Information

In short, Monica couldn't withstand the interrogation and revealed all the information about Greg and his group. Just as Ryūka said, she was saving those people's lives; they should thank her!

Meanwhile, Olivia had already relayed the information Monica had given her to Melanie and her adjutant Tallin. Monica, who was still not released by Ryūka, couldn't help but shout:

"I've said everything, please let me go!"

"That's not enough, Miss Monica. You haven't told me the inside story about the Bauhinia flower yet."

The inside story of the Bauhinia? Monica inwardly groaned. How could she know so many secrets! Even the day before the coup in the capital, she was still planning whether to go to the palace to visit her aunt, the Queen of the Bauhinia and Linor's stepmother. Of course, it wasn't just to see the Queen; Monica also wanted to meet up with Linor, her childhood sweetheart. Before her aunt married the late king, the two had a good relationship. Monica had thought the late king's remarriage would strengthen their bond, but Linor had become increasingly distant from her…

Upon hearing of the coup, Monica was also greatly surprised. The late king had passed away, her aunt had suddenly become the Queen Mother, her cousin had become the King, and Linor had disappeared without a trace…

She tried to inquire with her family, but only received vague answers. Later, she was sent to Otus, told that this mission concerned the fate of the Bauhinia Kingdom, and that as a daughter of the Santira family, she must obey orders and carry out the Queen Mother's instructions!

So even when questioned by Ryūka, Monica couldn't offer any further useful information. Besides, she cared about her family. Greg and the others had already sold them out; what if she accidentally revealed something that put her family in danger?

"I...I don't know! I was just sent to stall for time! Ugh~~~~~"

"Whoa! You dare to refuse!" Ryuka hugged the trembling Monica like a pillow, grinning mischievously as he continued to reach down, his fingertips touching the smooth mound. Just like he had peeked before, Monica had a naturally smooth body. Even when Ryuka played with the buds under her armpits, he could feel that her armpits were just as smooth.

Before the honeyed crevice was even opened, Monica's cries were already starting to get out of control. Liu Xia was somewhat surprised that this woman was so sensitive, and asked with a mischievous grin:

"I didn't expect Miss Monica's constitution to be so unique! Is it natural, or does she peel it so often, waiting for me to pick it? Come on, if you don't reveal the secrets of the Bauhinia flower, someone might stick their finger inside!"

"Wait, no! I...I really don't know...Don't touch there! Hah~~"

Monica felt Ryusha's two fingers press against the sides of her mounds, gently parting them, and a blast of cold air entered her wet, sticky crotch. This stimulation made Monica shiver; instead of the information escaping from her upper mouth, a sticky nectar flowed from her lower mouth.

This caused Monica to arch her back involuntarily, her soft, bouncy buttocks pressing against Ryūka's waist. The thin layer of her mage's robe did little to block the heat emanating from that thing. Through her clothes, Monica could clearly feel the shape of that terrifying object, stretching from her buttocks all the way to the groin area of ​​her lower back. Such an astonishingly thick thing, if it were facing her from the front, could really displace her internal organs!

Absolutely, absolutely, we must not let this thing get in!

"Please! I really don't know! All the instructions were given by my brother and father! Just let me go, I'll go back with you! I'll do anything for you! Please..."

Monica has already revealed the number and location of her companions, and now it doesn't seem like she's lying. It appears she truly doesn't know much about what's going on behind the scenes. However, if she can maintain her cooperation after arriving in the Bauhinia Kingdom, it will indeed be very beneficial to Ryūka and the others.

She could even continue to deceive the Bauhinia side, creating the illusion that she and Greg had not been discovered.

Having figured this out, Ryuka wasn't in a hurry to take her right there and then. She's just a young girl—he has plenty—he can have her anytime. Using that as leverage to force Monica to obey would be more effective.

Moreover, this woman's body was far more sensitive than he had imagined; she couldn't handle just a touch. Even without deflowering her, he had plenty of ways to make her experience ecstasy, which would just make her realize her predicament!

"Really? If you can promise to be obedient, I might consider not sleeping with you."

Hearing Ryūka's words, Monica quickly nodded:

"I...I promise! But...but when you get to Bauhinia! Whatever you do, please don't make things difficult for my family! They...they're just following orders!"

Monica was unaware of the full story, nor did she know anything about the Chosen Ones or the Inquisition. In her view, the Bauhinia's attempt to oppose Otus was utterly insane. Especially since Otus's delegation already included two Celestial-Rank experts, Liuxia and Gerberi! Having witnessed the defeat of the Earth Dragon Beast, Monica felt that the two of them were capable of destroying the capital! Not to mention Olivia and the others!

This convinced Monica that no matter what the Bauhinia family wanted to do, they couldn't win. Since she was already captured, she might as well find a way to protect herself and her family...

"Well, that depends on your performance. Considering how obedient you've been, this is your reward~"

Ryuu chuckled, pressing his middle finger downwards precisely onto Monica's already erect and sensitive spot! With her index and ring fingers separating the full mound, Monica's vulnerable spot had nowhere to hide! It stood erect, perfectly positioned, pressed down by Ryuu's middle finger!

"Gurgle~~~~!!!"

An uncontrollable scream escaped from her throat, which was tilted back high, and her first ever gasp of ecstasy escaped from between her tightly clenched lips and teeth!

"Hiss~~~!!!"

Like a flash flood or the first downpour, Ryuka felt a surprising amount of warmth splashed onto her hands, which made her burst out laughing:

"Why are you so sensitive? What a useless, lowly place! Hey, Olivia, how much longer until we reach Thunder Fortress?"

"About fifteen minutes."

Hearing Olivia's answer, Ryuka nodded, then whispered with a mischievous grin in Monica's ear:

"Fifteen minutes, Miss Monica, how many times can your useless beans go?"

What...what does that mean? Still reeling from the peak of pleasure, Monica's head was spinning, and she didn't hear what Ryuka was saying at all before Ryuka carried her to a seat. She was held in Ryuka's arms like a child, her two soft thighs spread wide apart by Ryuka's legs, like a child being urinated.

"No, no...you...you said it..."

Monica's dizzy resistance was utterly useless. With a 'rip!' sound, her clothes were completely torn open by Ryusha! Her muddy, wet slit was completely exposed to the air!

"I'm just saying I won't do it to you, but I still need to satisfy my urge to touch you~ Besides, this is your reward, Miss Monica~ Remember to say thank you~"

"Ugh! Ugh oh oh oh!!!"

Monica heard Ryuka's soft laughter in her ears, and Ryuka's other hand gripped her neck. Monica wished it was all a dream. But the sensitive clitoris, still throbbing from her recent orgasm, felt Ryuka's fingertips touching it again! This made her moan and gasp even louder...

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"It's the General's vehicle! Prepare to open the door!"

On the towering city walls, the guards immediately reported to their superiors upon seeing the massive wagon pulled by the battlefield giant lizards. After the driver announced that the general was not on board, but rather that Governor Ryukyu and Commander Olivia were inside, the guards promptly allowed them to pass.

Beyond the steel gates lay the heart of Thunder Fortress. The dark blue castle before them was three times the size of Sochi Castle, resembling a creature several times larger than a giant earth dragon! A constant flow of carts, supplies, and soldiers filled the air! Countless soldiers moved swiftly through the various levels of steps and gates. Everywhere were wagons and handcarts carrying daily necessities, or mages using levitation spells to guide sacks and crates into flight. It was more bustling than any market Liu Xia had ever seen!

Behind the castle lies the town district attached to Thundercastle. It houses the families of some soldiers, schools, training corps headquarters, and merchants with special ties to the army. Ten kilometers west of the main body of Thundercastle lies the southern border crossing of Ottus, which naturally developed into the bustling port city of Canterria. Regular trade between the two areas allowed Thundercastle's town district to remain habitable while maintaining the seclusion of the military living quarters.

Further on, a wide road led to the fertile farmland behind. The southern climate was more suitable for agriculture, and the farmers here could have good harvests without much effort. Along both sides of the road, every few kilometers there was a small village, and after a few villages, a larger town. These places formed the solid rear of Ottus' southern defenses!

This planning made Thunder Fortress more like a vast military district combining defense, troop deployment, and daily life. When Liu Xia first visited, he was full of praise; everything seemed perfectly organized under Lady Sophie's rule. No wonder the Thunder Fortress Legion could maintain a regular army of over ten thousand men without conscripting ordinary soldiers. It seemed the annual military expenditure that the Imperial Treasury needed to cover was more likely a request from the capital to reassure them.

'To breach Thunder Fortress, you must attack from behind.'

This is the most accurate assessment of the southern defense line of Ottos by the world.

Meanwhile, Liuxia's carriage slowly entered the innermost training ground of the castle. Not long ago, Melanie had sent news of victory: with the combined efforts of Lady Sophie and Lieutenant Tallinn, Gavin's Linze Fortress "reinforcements" had been completely disarmed. Knowing they were outmatched, Earl Gavin and Greg had also been captured. However, Gavin Reed claimed that although he and Greg were old friends, he didn't know Greg and his group belonged to the Bauhinia Flower; he had only recently hired Greg, as the mercenary leader, as his personal guard. As a vassal of Otus, he lacked sufficient evidence, so Lady Sophie had to report to the capital before a verdict could be reached.

There was a minor incident: a power-enhancing potion similar to K18 was found on Earl Gavin's person. One vial was missing from his wallet, but neither Gavin nor anyone else showed any signs of using it. Therefore, Lady Sophie deduced that Gavin might have given it to someone else, and that person was in the army at Thunder Keep.

Gavin remained silent on the matter, claiming it was his personal property and that it was sold to him by a mysterious black market dealer…

Chapter 42 Tipalotura's Confession (Part 1)

This matter worried Ryūka somewhat, but Olivia relayed Lady Sophie's words: this was something she, as the mistress of Thunder Castle, should worry about. Ryūka only needed to rest well and prepare to travel to the Bauhinia Kingdom with Tipalotura.

Regarding the contamination of the Earth Dragon's corpse and the potential chain reaction it might cause, Madam Sophie also reassured Ryuga that he shouldn't worry too much. Of course, she welcomed Ryuga to exchange information with her and to reach a new cooperation on the follow-up to this matter.

After listening to Olivia's recount of everything, Ryusha nodded in satisfaction. Having spent some time with her, he was quite confident in Lady Sophie's abilities. If he were to venture deeper into the south, Thunder Fortress would be the delegation's greatest source of support.

"Alright, Olivia, today has been a long day. Regarding the Earth Dragon Beast's magic core, I'll discuss it with Princess Tipalotura tomorrow to see if she can remove the witch's corruption from it. If not..."

Ryusha shook her head. "We'll see if it works out of the question." If they really had to use Ruklati's method, she'd have to stay in Thunder Fortress for a while longer, unless Lady Sophie agreed to let Olivia follow her, but that would weaken Thunder Fortress's fighting strength.

"Phew~ I understand, Master... Don't you need me to serve you tonight?"

Olivia sighed and lifted her head from between Ryūka's legs. She and Monica were pressed together with Ryūka in an awkward position…

Monica was held in Ryūka's arms, her thighs spread apart by him. Ryūka had been gently caressing and kneading her bare legs for fifteen minutes, making them resemble a waterfall. Her eyes stared blankly at the ceiling; with every flick of Ryūka's finger, she would twitch violently, her body convulsing slightly once more…

As for Olivia, after reporting the news, she obediently knelt between Ryūka's legs. Ryūka's Noble Phantasm passed through Monica's crotch from behind, pressed against Monica's honeyed slit, and evenly extended a long way, just in time to receive Olivia's oral service.

"No need for now. I have things to do after the Earth Dragon Beast's corpse is dissected and brought back. I'll call you again if needed."

Ryuga shook her head. Her spiritual power had been somewhat depleted after the battle. According to Ruklati, she could absorb the spiritual power accumulated by the Earth Dragon Beast. As for how much to absorb, Ryuga planned to discuss it with Madam Sophie, leaving behind the vital organs and only absorbing the power from the muscles and blood.

These places have sparse spiritual energy, so they can't have much effect on others, which is perfect for making use of what's available. Even with the earth dragon's enormous body, it can still allow me to recover a significant amount. The infusion of new spiritual energy might even make me stronger!

While they were talking, Olivia had already brought clean towels and clothes, dried Ryukyu off, and changed her. As for Monica, as soon as Ryukyu got up, she groaned and collapsed to the side. Her lower body seemed to have been pulled out of water, convulsing as she lay there…

"Get her a magic-sealing device later. Hmph, what a nobody, Miss Monica."

Looking at Monica, who was completely dazed from his teasing, Ryuka laughed mockingly. He lightly kicked her snow-white buttocks with his boot, leaving a noticeable footprint. After only fifteen minutes of teasing, this woman looked like she was about to die; even his pants were soaked by her exaggeratedly wet anus. Ryuka had never seen such a sensitive woman before. He wondered if he used some fancy techniques or stimulated her fingers with his fighting spirit, would Monica scream and die?

"Lock her in my room, and separate Greg and his men. As for the communication crystal they were carrying, give it to Anyaberg once we find it. Let her study it and see how the magic signal amplification technology is done. If there are any new messages from Bauhinia, it will be easier for Anyaberg to notify me quickly."

After explaining everything, Ryuka, having changed her clothes, stepped off the carriage with the Earth Dragon Beast's magic core and headed straight for Tipalotura's room.

After arriving at Thundercastle's main castle, they all resided in Lady Sophie's magic tower. At the very center of the castle was a vast garden, like a courtyard, in which stood Lady Sophie's enormous ivory tower, where she usually lived alone. There were no servants or guards here; the environment was elegant and quiet, befitting a reclusive sage.

Upon arriving at a platform in the middle of the tower, it seemed as if there was nothing in front of them. But after Ryuga coughed twice, the light and shadow before him shifted, and the platform instantly transformed into a room. This was the ability of Nanalia, the illusionary witch who was by Tipalotura's side.

Tipalotura's room was naturally a superior guest room, elegant and luxurious in both size and furnishings. At this moment, she was sitting in the living room, while Gerberi, whose face was slightly flushed, lay on the single bed used for a nap.

However, there was still a screen between Ryuka and the others, preventing her from seeing them. This was probably a precaution that Tipalotura had taken to protect herself from her new abilities.

Meanwhile, the witch Nanalia, who was holding a parasol, stood nervously to one side, behind the screen, not daring to make a sound. When Ryuga looked at her, she hurriedly tried to hide.

But after Tipalotura heard Ryusha enter, she said to Nanalia and Ryusha:

"Nanalia, let Ryuu Xiaqing just look at you like this."

"Yes Yes."

Nanalia nodded, tears welling in her eyes, unable to look Ryuka in the eye.

"Please, please look..."

Seeing the incredibly nervous Nunnalia, Ryūka couldn't help but chuckle. It seemed Tipalottura had revealed her new ability to her: any witch she looked directly into would have no secrets left to hide. But looking at Nunnalia, who was on the verge of tears, Ryūka couldn't help but ask Tipalottura behind the screen:

"What does it mean?"

Tipalotura immediately replied: "Test your abilities and see if you can control it yourself."

So that's how it is. Tipalotura didn't want Ryūka to see through her, so she pushed her little maid out as a guinea pig. But this was ultimately a matter between mistress and servant, and Ryūka didn't care. In fact, she was quite pleased and began to scrutinize Nanalia.