Become their wicked yet gentle lord.

If such a tragic fate were to befall her relatives and clansmen, she would be enraged, tremble, and rise up to seek revenge at all costs.

But when it comes to these complete strangers with whom she has no connection, she remains unmoved, her heart filled only with an intense thirst for the ultimate mystery of life magic and a fervent desire to explore the unknown and forbidden.

However, she is still fundamentally different from the completely insane Mayocles.

Mayocles is fundamentally twisted, believing from the bottom of his heart that his research is innocent, and viewing all human sacrifice and human modification as the necessary path to the truth. He is so obsessed that if sacrificing himself can reveal the true meaning of life, he will not hesitate to sacrifice himself to the cause.

Ada remained lucid throughout.

She knew full well that her actions were sins intolerable to the world, utter evil, and she also anticipated that this frank confession would inevitably provoke Liu Xia's extreme disgust and contempt.

She even secretly mocked herself, thinking that compared to Mayocles, who lived in his own sense of justice, she, who knew it was evil, chose the wrong path, and consciously succumbed to it, was perhaps more despicable and hateful.

Most people are ignorant and passive, either bewitched or coerced into going astray, but she is completely different.

She was fully aware of the cruel price of potential activation techniques that drained her life, yet she still voluntarily embarked on this path; she was fully aware of the heinous nature of human experimentation, yet she still willingly became Mayocles' assistant.

She willingly embraced the darkness time and time again, breaking the bottom line of worldly norms with her own hands. This conscious descent into depravity did not cause her pain; instead, it gave her a sense of excitement and stimulation from breaking free from constraints and touching the truth.

This time, she made the same choice again.

The truth has already been exposed; trying to cover it up will only lead to a gruesome end. It's better to be open and honest about yourself.

She openly revealed all her madness and obsessions, seemingly without reservation, but in reality, she harbored a hidden calculation.

She knew that revealing her most twisted and unacceptable side would likely invite Liu Xia's disgust, leading to her being used and discarded, brutally eliminated, or even facing an even crueler end.

But she took the gamble.

In a desperate situation where the truth cannot be concealed, this undisguised frankness and this lucid, even obsessive, madness are the only ways for her to gain respect and fight for a glimmer of hope.

This was the three parts of pretense hidden deep within her, in addition to her seven parts sincerity.

After all, Ada has a very clear understanding of her own capital and advantages.

She may not be considered one of the most stunning beauties in the world, but the meticulous upbringing she received from her earl family has instilled in her aristocratic manners and refined tastes, which have long since ingrained a unique temperament and character. Her skin, honed by her magician bloodline, is fair, flawless, delicate, and firm. Combined with the exquisite eyebrows and beautiful features she perfectly inherited from her mother, along with her youthful and well-proportioned figure, she maintains the most vibrant and beautiful appearance of a young girl from head to toe.

Even though her life essence had long been depleted by the secret technique, her lifespan had been quietly shortened, and her insides were already decayed and hollow, her outward appearance remained bright and beautiful, without any signs of decay.

She was insightful, unlike Mayocles, who was a fanatical madman obsessed with experimental truth and indifferent to everything else.

Ryuu was, after all, a young and impetuous boy, a ruler who held power and controlled life and death. The more so, the more easily he would develop a possessive desire to monopolize what belonged to the strong, even without any pity or tenderness, when faced with such a clean and beautiful young girl.

This is also another secret source of her confidence in openly revealing herself and gambling on her way to survival!

This was the first time in her life that she had revealed her true nature, which she had suppressed for many years, without reservation, and without caring about the scrutiny and judgment of others.

Even she herself did not expect that she, who had been pretending to be docile and suppressing her true self for many years, would be completely released in front of the boy who controlled her life and death, and an unprecedented sense of relaxation and satisfaction would well up in her heart.

The long-suppressed, twisted mindset finally broke free from its constraints, and a strong desire to perform quietly grew in the depths of its heart, yearning to fully express this crazy, obsessive, and unconventional self.

Overwhelmed by intense emotions, a sickly blush rose on her fair cheeks, her slightly cool body trembled, her blood surged and burned, and every inch of her skin exuded a sense of freedom and arrogance after shedding her disguise.

But her remaining rationality held her back tightly.

No, being too deliberately flamboyant will only backfire and make you seem hypocritical and pretentious.

Ada gritted her teeth, suppressed her surging emotions, forcibly stifled the unconscious upward curve of her lips, and desperately steadied her trembling body.

Her long, thick eyelashes trembled slightly, concealing the complex emotions surging in her eyes. Her heartbeat, however, did not calm down. Instead, it gradually slowed down in the silence where life and death hung by a thread. Every breath was hot and scalding, anxious and tense.

In the deathly silent room, Liu Xia's icy, penetrating scrutiny was as tangible as a physical presence, firmly fixed upon her.

She stood quietly, waiting for the young man before her, who held supreme authority and could decide her life or death with a single thought, to deliver his final verdict on her monologue, which was intolerable to the world.

She took a deep breath, slowly calming her trembling body and regaining her balance.

Her short, dark brown hair, trimmed to the neck for easier surgery, hung down quietly, no longer swaying or undulating; her flaxen apron, stained with faint blood, fit neatly against her body; her hands, clasped together in front of her abdomen, were tightly clenched, so tightly that her fair knuckles turned slightly white, revealing clear bone lines.

All the turbulent emotions that had been raging within him vanished, leaving only a deathly silence, as if the storm had abruptly stopped, as he quietly awaited the judgment.

How will Ryūka deal with himself?

Even if he spares his own life, what will he do to his body after draining it of information?

Especially the sins she herself had committed were enough to make Ryuka do anything excessive to her without any psychological burden!

In this tense and frantic state, Ada belatedly felt a chill on her thigh: she had actually become sexually aroused by waiting and imagining!

Chapter 47 Humiliating Questioning

How could Ryusha be completely unaware of Ada's layers of calculations, suppressed excitement, and gambler's mentality?

Her emotions, which she thought she had concealed well, had long since transformed into wisps of extremely faint yet clear breath, lingering in the air.

It was the girl's emotions of gambling with her life in a desperate situation, twisting her desires to achieve them, and secretly harboring expectations, mixed with tension and hidden excitement, which could not escape Liuxia's perception.

He gazed quietly at the countess before him, at her alabaster-like face, flushed with a faint blush as she struggled with her complex emotions, and at her soft lips that unconsciously pursed slightly, the subtle tension in her expression revealing her innermost thoughts.

Liuxia was fully aware of all of Aida's little thoughts, calculations, and anxieties, seeing right through them.

For Ryukatsu, whether Ada was inherently twisted or still had a conscience was completely irrelevant.

He didn't care about her character, her morality, or her right or wrong; the only thing he valued was her irreplaceable usefulness, which he held in his hands at that moment.

Whether it's the church secrets she knows, the internal intelligence of the chosen ones, her masterful life magic and experimental abilities, or her youthful body that comes with its own advantages, all of these are resources that Liu Xia can easily obtain and control.

Ada's heart was in turmoil, constantly teetering on the brink of life and death, while Ryuka remained calm and undisturbed throughout.

Faced with her almost self-disclosure, her confession with a martyr-like candor—that she would have no complaints even if he despised and executed her, and was even satisfied—he simply smiled calmly, a slight curve to his lips.

"Why are you in such a hurry to talk about 'death'? Not to mention that there are people of your kind hiding in the Bauhinia Kingdom and even the entire Southern Continent, even the affairs of Cornwall Town right now depend on you. Now is not the time to show off in front of me."

Ryuu's nonchalant attitude, devoid of disgust, rebuke, or cold-blooded intent, sent a chill down Ada's spine. Her heart, which had been pounding, instantly calmed, and her tense shoulders quietly relaxed.

She instantly grasped the key point.

Ryuu is not a rigid person who clings to worldly etiquette. Although he despises his inhumane actions, he will not let his emotions sway his judgment, nor will he ignore the core values ​​in her.

In other words, as long as she remains useful, her life is temporarily safe.

Ada's shoulders instantly relaxed, and she breathed a long sigh of relief.

But at this moment!

Suddenly, Ryuka reached out and touched her cheek!

The young man's warm hands gently caressed and kneaded her skin, savoring the lingering heat in an ambiguous yet domineering way!

This caused Ida's body to tense up instantly!

Seeing her evasive gaze and trembling eyelashes, Ryuka savored his superior attitude, toying with the delicate face of this twisted countess in his palm, his fingers wantonly kneading and pulling her earlobe, and he smiled with narrowed eyes as if playing with a pet:

"You're already in such a hurry to die after just one surgery, Miss Ada? You're too easily satisfied! There are still many secrets about life and the human body worth exploring."

As Ryusha spoke, she pressed Ada's body closer and closer to the wall, her knees instantly plunging between Ada's legs, squeezing her skirt up to her soft inner thighs.

The electric shock-like stimulation made Ada groan softly, her thighs clamping tightly around Ryusha's knees.

A warm, moist sensation traveled through the fabric to Ryusha's knees, causing Ada to furrow her brows and bite her lip tightly, looking shy and unable to contain herself!

As the sun slowly set outside the window, obscured by the bell tower of Cornwall Cathedral, night fell. For the ever-energetic Liu Xia, he still had the entire night to formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Gavin and Ryan were busy organizing and synthesizing the information they had on hand, in order to devise the best plan for Liu Xia.

So, it's perfectly normal to have some dessert while waiting, right?

Ada froze completely at this sudden change!

She instinctively tried to resist, but her body went limp from Ryuka's teasing.

Even if her heart is twisted, she is still a countess who has received strict family education!

Unlike the capital city, where extravagance was rampant, Linze Fortress had an extremely conservative atmosphere. This was the first time she had ever been touched like this!

At this moment, besides the fear in her heart, a kind of stimulation that was completely different from when she was engaged in taboo research rose in her heart!

Even though she had imagined that Ryuka would violate her, when the moment actually came, the feeling still instantly took over her body, leaving her in a state that she couldn't explain!

But at this moment, her reason was telling her something else!

That is why Ryukatsu would allow her to continue her forbidden research into life magic!

Although his words were full of frivolity and flirtation, talking about life and the human body, which made Ada's cheeks burn, they also revealed a condescending sense of condescension!

That means he will allow himself to experience even more!

Whether it's this vague, immoral feeling I'm experiencing now, or the life magic that I've been longing for and excited about!

The moment this thought arose, it instantly ignited a light in Ada's eyes, and her gaze suddenly became intense and burning.

Ryuka took it all in, inwardly laughing at how easily this girl could be manipulated. She then turned to Anna, who stood bewildered to the side, and smiled at her older sister:

"Miss Anna, you should take the patient away to rest. Or perhaps you'd like to stay?"

Anna's eyes widened instantly; everything that had happened so quickly was astonishing!

The speed was so fast that her mind was in a mess. She watched as Ryuuichi cornered the girl, who was older than him, against the wall and groped her wantonly. Her heart was pounding!

Goddess above!

This!

Is something unclean about to happen?

Fortunately, although Anna was pretty and considered a beauty in Cornwall, she was still inferior to Ida, a pampered noblewoman with magical powers. Not to mention that Ryusha had tasted so many exquisite girls, so Ryusha wouldn't force her.

After being reminded by Ryusha, Anna hurriedly pushed the unconscious patient away from the room with a flushed face!

Sienna, after staring wide-eyed at Ryūka's unbridled behavior, was dumbfounded as Anna dragged her out with her!

What a pity! Look at her, she's such an innocent girl! Liu Xia thought to herself with amusement, taking the shy demeanor of this small-town girl as a source of mental nourishment.

He was fond of sex but not in a hurry. For him, appreciating girls wasn't about sleeping with just anyone. After all, conquering virgin girls would give him great psychological satisfaction, but the experience wouldn't be as good as with the harem he had trained over a long period of time. As long as they understood each other, they would know what he wanted and satisfy him both physically and mentally.

Just like now, Ryuka was kneading Ada, who had been cornered by him. While he was excited to see her panicked state for the first time, what he enjoyed most was the anticipation of slowly developing her in the future.

"Your Excellency the Governor..."

"That way of addressing me is too distant. Just call me by my name~ Of course, I'd be happy to be called 'Master' too, Ada-neechan~"

Ryuka smiled and pressed herself even closer to Ada. The girl's body trembled uncontrollably, filled with both fear and anticipation, like prey caught in a trap struggling, while exuding a sweet fragrance like a delicacy.

The aggression and entanglement before her eyes were completely different from any girl Liuxia had ever fought before.

There was neither tender affection nor tacit understanding between two hearts, nor excessively brutal humiliation and torture.

Only through the gradual approach of overwhelming strength and the irreversible erosion brought about by the gap between the strong and the weak!

Ada turned her head away, constantly avoiding eye contact. Her usually cold and indifferent expression completely crumbled at this moment, and a thin layer of mist quietly rose in her eyes, her clear pupils trembling uncontrollably.

Her usually indifferent face was now contorted with an extremely complex mix of emotions—fear and stubbornness, resentment and acceptance, and even a sense of relief that 'it's finally here.'

After all, waiting for Ryūka's 'verdict' was incredibly agonizing!

The fact that Ryūka attacked her at that moment actually brought Ada a sense of relief.

However, her inherent aristocratic stubbornness still broke her heart at her fate—something that even Ada herself found unexpected.

After all, she was willing to be an assistant in Cornwall, only able to hand over scissors and wipe the operating table, in order to gain knowledge of life magic, accepting her and her father's current situation without any ripples, and becoming Mayocles' accomplice without a trace of guilt.

Despite her twisted and ruthless nature, Ada thought she wouldn't lose her composure just because she was being forced by Ryuka.

But when faced with something that even a young girl would fear, she was indeed afraid.

"what……"

Two lines of clear tears fell as Liu Xia's burning palms began to climb freely, with an extremely aggressive feel, slowly kneading her body, each touch making Ada's body stiffen.

Physiological resistance made her subconsciously want to dodge and resist, but the chaotic struggle gave her a sudden, unexpected pleasure, and a breath escaped from the corner of her mouth, echoing in Liu Xia's ear...

But the girl's panting, like a beautiful melody, only awakened Ryuka's evil nature.

He savored the exquisite sensation of Ida's struggle, staring down at her open neckline and slender, snow-white neck, and asked in a thoroughly humiliating manner:

"I almost forgot~ First, tell me, are you a new product? Has no one else touched you yet?"

New products!

Although Ada had anticipated that Ryuka would ask such a question, she still couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed, even though she was mentally prepared.

Ada didn't value her virginity, considering it nothing more than a membrane. If Ryusha insisted on taking it away, then so be it.

She had originally intended to say "yes" directly, but Ryuka didn't even use "virgin," but rather the word "new product," which was used like a utensil!

This silenced Ada, who had been prepared to accept her fate...

But this silence was met with Ruka's merciless punishment!

He squeezed between Ida's legs and quietly exerted force with his thigh!