Become their wicked yet gentle lord.

"If we get back in time by tomorrow morning, they won't find us. But what about Ada? She might not listen to you!"

"Don't worry, we'll find a way to make her listen."

Liu Xia smiled as she left the operating room and arrived at the entrance of the narrow corridor.

At the entrance, Anna, possessed by Sienna, was waiting, and in front of her was Ida, who was responsible for bringing the patients in and was wearing a mask.

She was holding a report, instructing Anna to follow Mayocles's instructions regarding the patient's subsequent care.

It seems that this sample is quite important to them and has value for reuse.

With her target right in front of her and having figured out the situation inside and outside the door, Ryuka stopped concealing herself and rushed forward, easily subduing Ada who hadn't even reacted yet.

At least in front of Ada's father, Ryuka restrained herself, only knocking Ada unconscious and sealing her magic before turning to the still-shaken Anna:

"Sienna, can you hear me? Forcibly take over this woman's consciousness and take them out."

Upon hearing this, Anna's eyes glazed over for a moment, then a smile appeared on her lips, as if she had been completely taken over by Sienna:

"Is everything inside finished? What about Mayocles?"

"Let him be arrogant for another day or two."

Ryuka handed the unconscious Ada to her father and then went to check on the patient.

Using her magical perception, Ryuka could sense a strange energy pulsating powerfully within him, and immediately said to Sienna:

"Take this person with you too. Return them tomorrow morning, and then you can rewrite Anna's memory."

To Ryuka's surprise, the 'Anna' in front of him shook her head:

"No, we don't need it anymore. Guess why?"

Ryūsha had no interest in guessing Sienna's thoughts. He frowned in displeasure, and 'Anna' immediately said:

"This girl is also one of the mayor's men. Surprising, isn't it?"

Is this even possible?

Ryuu was initially taken aback, surprised by the depth of these ordinary people's actions, but then she smiled with relief:

“That’s perfect. Let’s go visit that mayor now…”

Chapter 42 Forceful Takeover

As dusk fell, twilight bathed the entire Cornish town.

The daytime hustle and bustle of the town mayor's office completely subsided, all the townspeople who came to do business left, and the servants who were performing their duties also withdrew to rest, and the entire building fell into silence.

Only Mayor Ryan's office was brightly lit, the atmosphere oppressive and stagnant, making it feel particularly crowded and tense.

Mayor Ryan, who could chat and laugh with Ryukyu during the day and feign composure, was now tense, looking flustered, and cautiously asked:

"Um... sir, what exactly is going on?"

In the corner of the room, Walter, a male servant who concealed the strength of a great knight, stood quietly.

His muscles were tense, his posture wary, and he kept a close eye on the movements of everyone in the room, but his eyes held a deep sense of powerlessness and helplessness.

Faced with this sudden situation, all his confidence was quietly dissipating.

Across from the two, Ryuka, who had been talking peacefully with them that morning, had completely changed her demeanor.

With a flick of his fingertip, an invisible and powerful magical aura instantly spread out, silently pushing all the tables, chairs, and utensils in the room, neatly stacking them in the corner.

The entire process was conducted without the slightest sound of bumping or knocking, demonstrating masterful control over the force applied.

Walter's pupils contracted slightly, and his eyelids twitched violently.

As a Grand Knight, he knew better than anyone the significance of such an operation.

Silent manipulation of objects and ultimate control have long surpassed the limits of ordinary strong individuals.

He instantly understood that the difference in strength between the two sides was like an insurmountable chasm, and there was no possibility of them fighting back.

He was completely baffled, not noticing no intrusion from beginning to end, and had no idea how these people had broken through his guard and appeared silently in the mayor's office.

When I pushed open the door after receiving the mayor's urgent summons, I saw Ryan standing timidly to the side. Several unfamiliar faces suddenly appeared in the empty room, and a sense of oppression instantly enveloped my whole body.

Among the crowd, Gavin's aura was the most prominent.

This middle-aged nobleman was dressed simply, yet he could not conceal the steady fluctuations of his high-ranking magical power within him.

Having served nobles for many years and seen countless people, Walter could judge a person's noble status and formidable strength simply by observing their physique, aura, and details of speech and behavior.

Mages are far rarer and more powerful than knights; Gavin alone was already a force he struggled to contend with.

Yet this powerful figure was now behaving respectfully, silently following behind the young man, completely subservient.

Liu Xia remained upright and his aura was restrained. He looked no different from an ordinary boy and there was no trace of magical power emanating from his body.

But it is precisely this extreme ordinariness that is most unsettling.

This means that his strength has long surpassed Walter's perception limit. If the other party harbors murderous intent, he probably wouldn't be able to detect it even until his death.

Beside them, Ada stood quietly, expressionless.

She had already awakened from her coma, but her magic was completely sealed by Ryūka, and all her power was imprisoned.

It was pointless to fight against overwhelming odds, so she could only suppress her emotions and silently observe how things would develop.

Even with her magic sealed, the immense power of a great mage still lingered within her, her faint aura causing Ryan and Walter to gasp for breath, daring not to act recklessly in the slightest.

A great mage of this age is already considered extraordinary, yet now his power has been easily sealed, and he has become a subject of control.

At this moment, Liu Xia's unfathomable strength left an indelible impression on the two of them.

On the last side, Sister Anna pushed the man who had fallen into a coma after the modification surgery, and with Ryūka's help, placed him in the center of the room that Ryūka had cleared.

The moment Ryan and Walter saw her clearly, their pupils contracted sharply, their faces filled with disbelief.

Anna is a girl from the town, but she is actually an undercover agent planted in the church sanatorium. At this moment, she suddenly appears in the mayor's office with a strange unconscious man by her side, which is extremely strange.

Before the two could sort out their thoughts, a subtle spatial fluctuation suddenly lit up.

A bizarre demonic insect emerged from Anna's body, appearing silently as if tearing through the void. It gently flapped its wings and landed steadily on Ryusha's shoulder, where it lay dormant.

The moment the demonic insect left her body, Anna's eyes suddenly cleared, her face filled with astonishment and confusion, completely unaware of why she was there or what had happened.

Gavin and Ada, who were standing nearby, witnessed this bizarre scene. Their pupils narrowed slightly, and obvious surprise flashed in their eyes. They became even more wary of the hidden trump card beside Ryusha.

"Let me introduce you. This is Sienna, my companion, a mage who practices special secret arts."

Faced with the astonishment and doubt on everyone's faces, Ryuka calmly said that he did not reveal Sienna's identity as a witch, but only introduced her as a mystery magician.

Sienna, being perfectly accommodating, did not transform into human form but quietly rested on Ryūka's shoulder, handing over all the initiative in the negotiations to Ryūka.

The two were representing Princess Tipalotura, the thirteenth princess of Otus. Her identity as a witch was too sensitive. If it were exposed, it would easily trigger speculation from all sides and lead to more hidden troubles. Hiding in insect form was the safest option at the moment.

After all, magicians often have various quirks, so it's not unreasonable for them to use shapeshifting to take on insect form.

"As for myself, the two from the Reed family already know. The three from Cornwall do not yet know, so please allow me to introduce myself again. My name is Ryusha."

The moment those two words of the name were uttered, Ryan and Walter's expressions changed drastically, their faces drained of color, and their defenses crumbled.

Anna stood frozen in place for a few moments, then suddenly covered her mouth, her eyes filled with shock, and gasped in a low voice:

"You! You're the legendary one! From the Otus Empire..."

“It is I.” Liu Xia nodded calmly, stating the core purpose of her trip without any preamble. “I was ordered to accompany Her Highness the Thirteenth Princess of the Autus Empire on a mission to your Bauhinia Kingdom. However, we encountered various unexpected events and obstacles along the way. The mastermind behind this is a force entrenched in Cornwall Town. Of course, this is just one of their strongholds. The Cornwall Church that you are fighting against, as well as the people behind them, are also part of this force. I have come to take away their Holy Maiden and other important figures to report back to Her Highness the Princess.”

Anna is young and naive, completely unaware of her strange experiences of being possessed and ending up here.

The lingering unease and fear in her heart transformed into surprise and secret excitement upon hearing Liuxia's identity and purpose, even temporarily forgetting the terrifying scene of the strange demonic insect crawling out of her body.

But Ryan and Walter, both with extensive experience, have completely different mindsets.

Upon hearing these words, both of their faces twitched slightly involuntarily, with Ryan's expression turning bitter and his eyes filled with disbelief and despair.

The Otus Empire, a top power on the continent, is unparalleled in its prestige.

Ryuuka is a legendary genius who has recently risen to fame, with numerous military exploits and a far-reaching reputation.

Not long ago, the battle of the Heavenly Rank magical beasts in Thunder Fortress, hundreds of miles away, was known to all. Such an important minister of the empire and a Heavenly Rank expert actually secretly infiltrated this border town to carry out a top-secret mission personally assigned by the princess.

Their previous understanding completely collapsed.

They had always believed that the Cornish Church was nothing more than a local cult entrenched in a desolate town, a local power that lorded it over the town by colluding with local dignitaries and controlling its order. They thought it was a force that they could easily counter by secretly smuggling magic guns and slowly plotting against.

But at this moment, Liu Xia's words completely overturned all their understanding.

This local, niche cult was actually a hostile force personally targeted by the princess of the Otus Empire, who went so far as to send a genius of the Heavenly Rank to secretly infiltrate and eliminate it.

This contrast is extremely impactful, like an ordinary person discovering that the local bully they casually dislike is actually a top villain wreaking havoc on the world, while the seemingly insignificant stranger next to them is actually a top-notch expert hiding his identity and secretly eliminating evil.

Decades of understanding were completely overturned, leaving the two of them shaken and unable to calm down.

Liu Xia didn't care at all about the two's mental breakdown, and had no intention of giving them time to process it.

With a wave of his hand, an invisible aura instantly enveloped the entire mayor's office, forming a sealed barrier that completely isolated the interior and exterior spaces, effectively blocking all sound and breath from leaking out.

An overwhelming sense of oppression instantly swept through the entire venue, causing everyone's hearts to sink and their breathing to become labored.

"There's no need for you all to introduce yourselves again. Trust me, I know you all well enough. I'm revealing my identity in hopes of getting your help so I can successfully complete my mission—clear out the enemies here and take away my target. And I'll also tell you that my mage companion, Miss Sienna, can not only enter people's bodies and control their thoughts and actions, but also access their entire memories. So, hiding or lying is useless. For your own sake, and to save me some time, I hope we can cooperate smoothly."

After saying that, Liu Xia casually shrugged, took a few steps back, and sat down calmly in the mayor's office chair.

The boy was slender, but sitting upright, he exuded a powerful aura, a heavy sense of oppression that made Ryan and the others breathless.

Gavin and Ada's expressions changed slightly upon hearing this.

Although they were unclear about Sienna's exact strength level, they were perfectly aware of the significance of a Heavenly Realm expert.

With such top-tier combat power in place, no one can escape Sienna's secret arts of corruption; reading memories and manipulating minds are no exaggeration.

The situation is now crystal clear.

Those present were left with only two choices: cooperate willingly and honestly; or have Sienna forcibly invade their bodies and read all their memories and secrets.

It seems that Ryūka didn't give them a choice...

Chapter 43 Disobedience will result in first social death, then physical death.

At this moment, even Gavin, who had been incredibly cooperative before, turned pale.

He finally understood what Ryūka meant when she said, "Don't worry, I'll find a way to make her obey." He had thought that Ryūka had absolute confidence in making her daughter obey and cooperate, but he hadn't expected that she had such a powerful weapon as Sienna. With her abilities, they would have no secrets from Ryūka!

However... as a great mage from an ancient noble family, Reed and his daughter had never heard of any magic that could completely read a person's memories. Even outside of elemental magic such as wind, thunder, water, and fire, they had never heard of such heaven-defying magic as the secret magic of souls and the undead!

At this moment, the rumor about the Otus Empire surfaced in Gavin and Ada's minds. They both looked at the arrogant demonic insect on Ryūsha's shoulder, and coupled with the fact that 'Sienna' was clearly a female name, they couldn't help but start to have doubts and speculations:

Witch...

Seemingly noticing the gazes of the father and daughter, or perhaps because of the silence that had fallen, Sienna giggled, propped herself up from Ryusha's shoulder, flicked her scorpion-like tail, and let out a mocking laugh:

"It seems you all have some doubts about my abilities? Well then, I'll prove it to you—the terrifying extent of my power!!!"

As she spoke, she used her tail instead of her finger to point at Anna in the center of the room. This action alone made Ryan and Walter, who were next to Anna, take a step back in tacit agreement, as if they were afraid of being affected.

Even Reed and his daughter, filled with curiosity and wariness, kept a slight distance from Anna.

"Th-that..."

Anna herself became nervous, fearing that she would be pierced by Sienna's tail at any moment, but she was too scared to move. She could only timidly turn her gaze to Ryusha, hoping that this legendary 'heroic boy' could save her life.

But Ryuga seemed to be enjoying the show, and just as Anna was feeling uneasy, Sienna suddenly spoke up:

"The time when I stopped wetting the bed! The summer when I was nine!"

"Huh...huh?"

Upon hearing this, Anna's eyes widened instantly, and she didn't react for a moment.

Ryuka, meanwhile, rested her chin on her hand thoughtfully, closed her eyes, and nodded, saying:

"Really? Still wetting the bed at nine years old... That's a bit too late..."

Varied!

What's the meaning?!

At this moment, Anna realized that Sienna was talking about her!

Her face flushed instantly, she gripped the hem of her skirt tightly with both hands, and said to Sienna with shame and indignation:

"No! No way! You're lying!!! Who! Who would wet the bed at nine years old!!!"

But the others around her showed expressions of sympathy, because Anna's voice was so weak and her blushing face only made Sienna's words more credible.