Become their wicked yet gentle lord.

But they obediently turned around and let Heflian tear off the cloaks from their backs.

hiss-

Heflian didn't even brush off the dust; she simply wrapped the cloak around her neck and covered her upper body.

"Seal off the entire city! Mobilize manpower to search every house! The assassin who attacked me was also wounded! He can't have gone far!"

She snatched a horse from one of her men, gave it fierce orders, and then galloped off towards her residence...

Meanwhile, on a rooftop not far away, Ryuka, who had already become invisible, rubbed her head, which was throbbing with pain from controlling too many familiars at the same time, and muttered a casual remark:

"Who's injured? This young lady really knows how to make excuses for herself in front of her subordinates... Although she's strong and her reflexes are good, she can't even withstand rat flesh and blood. In that respect, she's still not as good as Hetia..."

If it were Hetia, she would probably search for her immediately, after all, she's a tough woman who eats animal organs and maggots raw during her wilderness training...

"Also, the underarm hair needs to be trimmed, Miss Hafren. I understand that female knights often keep their underarm hair to prevent sweating and skin friction, but isn't it a bit too thick?"

Ryūka watched Hafren's retreating figure as she ran towards his residence, a mischievous smile spreading across his face. He had seen everything clearly the moment Hafren's sleeve burst open…

Although it's the same white as her hair, it's so thick that it can look rather unrefined.

"Well, when you get home, there are a bunch of 'surprises' waiting for you~"

Ryusha slowly rose, looking down at the chaotic upper city below, where soldiers were searching every street. Meanwhile, Hafulian's elite knights were filled with righteous indignation, ready to dig three feet into the ground.

Even if he were caught in a human wave tactic, he would probably be torn to pieces by these enraged knights. Furthermore, the two high walls of Sochi were difficult to breach, and there was no guarantee that the high-ranking official named Quaid would remain inactive inside the castle.

After all, he had quite a few of their secret letters in his possession. Even if they couldn't be used as evidence to hand them over to the capital, they could still expose their blatant scheming against an imperial count to the entire nation...

"However, it would be best if he were provoked. The more chaotic things are here, the better I can take advantage of the situation... Anyway, I wonder how things are going with Zona... She should be alright, right?"

He caused a disturbance here, while Zona took the opportunity to rescue David from the 'Pearl of the Night'. After all, according to the letter, the guards there should not have someone like Heflian who is good at counter-surveillance.

But just to be on the safe side, Ryuka still headed towards the 'Pearl of the Night,' hoping that nothing would go wrong with Zona...

Meanwhile, Hefren stormed back to her residence, rushing up to the third floor without even breaking a sweat, and slapped the two knights guarding the door twice.

The knight who had wanted to invite the maid Heflian out shopping covered his swollen face, wryly thinking that his dream was probably going to be ruined. However, for such a serious mistake, the young lady had only slapped each of them once, so she probably wouldn't make things difficult for the two maids who had no fighting ability.

"What's going on with you guys?!"

As soon as Hafulen returned, she roared at the two trembling maids. But she also understood that the shadow assassin, whom even she couldn't handle, would easily break through here...

Thinking of this, she suppressed her anger and looked at the well-preserved scene.

“We haven’t touched anything except for a simple check. Should we notify Lord Quaid and have him send people to track it down and investigate? Maybe we can find some clues!”

*Slap!* Heflian slapped the knight who had spoken.

"What a joke! If he finds out, will I ever have a good life?! Seal off the upper city! We must catch that guy!"

Hefley examined the damaged desk and found that her letters and diary were gone, and she felt dizzy.

Although those letters lacked substantial evidence, they could be used to create a great deal of trouble if they fell into the hands of outsiders.

Damn it! I kept these letters for future preparations. In case the Third Prince's ship capsized one day, these could serve as a pledge of allegiance to another royal heir...

And there's his own diary... Although it doesn't contain any party secrets, but... but! If someone were to read it...

Thinking about what she had written in her diary, Hafley felt a wave of dizziness... Fortunately, the diary was a birthday gift from her father and was protected by powerful magic, so it wasn't something that could be easily deciphered in a short time.

We must find that guy! Tear him to pieces!!! You, Lin Yonglin, you're busy, Lin Zaizai, you're not here...

"Ok?"

Just as Hefley continued to inspect the room, a slight disturbance caught her attention...

Something seems off about my bed... My clothes look like they've been touched...

Looking at her disheveled underwear and stockings on her bed, a bad thought flashed through Haiflian's mind...

But a card peeked out from between her clothes.

'Dear Miss Hafley, my admiration for you is as boundless as a surging river, and I thirst for you so deeply that I can only offer you your clothing as a small token of my affection.'

No, no way... Could it be that he did *that* to his clothes?!

She gritted her teeth and picked up one of her clothes...

Wet...

A wet, sticky feeling came from above. Although she had no prior experience with this, Haiflian automatically guessed in that direction based on her knowledge from books...

Impossible! This must be some kind of trickery again! Thinking of the rat from before, Hefley instantly saw through the assassin's vile nature.

He wanted to make himself angry so he would lose his temper.

Haifulian sneered, "It's just a man's bodily fluids, what's the big deal!"

She suppressed her anger and continued reading before the note was finished.

"Just kidding, it was actually just the maid's drool~ Oh dear~ I hope some people aren't getting the wrong idea? So the famous Hefren Alvarez is actually this kind of repressed pervert? But sorry, I have no interest in a nasty tomboy~ But that child you hid, I'll take it without hesitation~"

At the end, there's a simple line drawing of a grinning face that's absolutely infuriating!

Boom! A fierce battle aura erupted from Haifulian's body, and she gritted her teeth as she roared and cursed.

But this outburst was significant; the battle aura shattered the furniture around Heflian, and a purple aura instantly spread out.

Magical trap!!!

A powerful magical force enveloped her body from the purple mist, instantly paralyzing Heflian! She felt dizzy and weak, and her body inexplicably became hot.

Is this... a poison trap set by dark magic?

Heflian squeezed her legs together. To prevent her subordinates from discovering the trap immediately, her opponent had deliberately hidden it in a more concealed location! They were thinking that once she saw the note, she would lose control and go berserk! And then it would trigger!

Heflian felt her power weakened considerably; if she were to face that assassin again, she probably wouldn't stand a chance.

Even so, she must find that damned scoundrel!

"Everyone assemble! I'm leading the team to search the entire city of Sochi! And also, go and inform that guy Quaid!"

Heflian roared, no longer caring about face or consequences, only wanting to capture Ryusha to avenge herself!

Chapter 13 Enchanting Pearl

Long before Hefren discovered Ryuka's card, Ryuka had already arrived at the renowned 'Pearl of the Night'.

The magnificent pavilions seemed to belong to a different era, with exquisite sculptures and gate towers adorned with bonsai and glazed tiles, and magic crystal-powered lamps burning day and night.

The 'Silver Star Nocturne' hotel, which was originally run by Kira's mother Mia, now smells of perfume and cosmetics all over the street.

Due to the special relationship between the Count and Mia, Zona was very familiar with the structure of the building. She easily found the room where David was imprisoned through the secret passage, but due to the guards and defensive magic, she could only retreat and wait for Ryūka's support.

Seeing that Zona looked unhappy, Ryuka knew the reason without asking. He simply ordered Zona to lead the way, and the two of them, who had disappeared, swaggered into the 'Enchanting Night Pearl'.

"What's going on? Why is the street such a mess?"

"I heard that Miss Alvarez from the capital was attacked by an assassin in the street!"

"Damn it! Are they going to impose martial law again?! I finally managed to sneak out of the house to have some fun!"

Inside the main hall of the 'Enchanting Pearl,' a group of spoiled young men vented their discontent, while experienced patrons, reluctantly persuaded by the "ladies" and "princesses," quietly slipped away through the back door. Although they were all wealthy middle-aged nobles, they didn't want to be stopped and questioned by soldiers in such a place! After all, some of their wives were not to be trifled with!

Ryuka and Zona nimbly weaved through the crowd. Even though some of the people there possessed professional-level strength, they only slightly frowned as they passed by, without noticing anything further.

"This way."

Zona muttered to herself as she skillfully turned into a lavishly decorated room. Ryuka had already heard the commotion outside the door, but she couldn't help but gasp in amazement when she saw it with her own eyes.

Damn it, these dead nobles really know how to play games. Compared to them, I'm like a complete novice.

Inside the spacious hall, a dozen or so people were putting on a 'Hainan Rendezvous', with low and high-pitched breathing rising and falling, flesh overlapping flesh, clothes rubbing against clothes, and various strange magical props used to enhance the atmosphere.

"The 'special entertainment' in this world is no less impressive than what I know..."

Ryuka closely examined a vibrating device powered by a magical crystal and finally understood why Anyaberg and her classmates were willing to come to the godforsaken place of Linhu Territory to serve the thirteenth princess.

In today's society, most magic engineers, after graduation, work to develop various magical devices to satisfy the desires of wealthy and powerful nobles.

Better options include custom-designing various expensive magical instruments for traditional noble families, or incorporating them into opulent home décor, such as indoor elevators, clocks, and automated furniture...

However, those jobs require a high level of artistic appreciation, and not everyone has the opportunity to do them. Most people can only take on relatively cheap odd jobs, making small, miscellaneous items. Apart from that, custom-made torture instruments and these erotic toys are the most lucrative.

There are several reasons for this. First, the magical engineering in this world is still at the level of handcrafting and personally inscribing magical runes, making it impossible to achieve large-scale assembly line production. It's similar to early watchmakers; as long as their skills are good, they don't have to worry about making a living, but ultimately they depend on wealthy clients.

Secondly, traditional nobles still hold absolute control over military power and wealth. These nobles, born into knightly and magical families, do not want their family status to be replaced by gadgets that everyone can use in the future. Therefore, the Department of Magical Engineering is still suppressed. It is said that its inclusion as a formal subject in the Imperial Military Academy is the result of the current emperor's efforts to promote it.

"Hmm... I wonder if Anyaberg would make some of these little things for me, they'd be quite interesting~"

Ryuka gave a wicked smile that sent a chill down Zona's spine, then shook his head.

"Forget it, she seems carefree, but she's still very proud of her magical engineering skills. If I want something like that, I'll just learn the skills and knowledge from her and make it myself."

Ryuga observed the styles and gameplay of the magical toys with great interest, memorizing them all, while following Zona past the still-frenzied nobles and heading towards a secret passage in the corner.

Unlike the nonchalant Liu Xia, Zona was already blushing furiously at the ambiance, her steps quickening. This used to be the quiet bar of 'Silver Star Nocturne,' dimly lit and filled with soothing music, where a few patrons whispered secrets in their booths. Zona loved to lurk in the shadows and eavesdrop on these secrets…

Now, knowing that a riot had broken out in the city, these nobles, who were halfway through their work but reluctant to leave, rushed to finish as if in a race. As a result, a cacophony of loud shouts echoed throughout the hall, and the chaotic atmosphere made Zona's legs go weak…

She watched Ryūka with great interest, as if he were observing animals in a zoo. The young master's handsome face wore a mocking smile devoid of emotion, his state of mind seemingly unaffected.

Besides...there...

Zona's gaze lingered on a certain prominent bulge, a disproportionate feature to the boy's physique that made her swallow hard...

real or fake?

Zona's action was noticed by Ryuka. He looked calmly at Zona, whose pretty face was flushed, and raised an eyebrow, as if to say: 'So what? You Lin Yongyong Mei Yongkong Lin Zaizai are not here...'

But Zona didn't understand what that expression meant. She quickly turned her face away, her expression becoming extremely tense.

This master... he couldn't possibly mean that! I'm already his slave! That... that was probably only a matter of time!

Ryuu didn't care what Zona was thinking; she simply grabbed all the wallets from the booths she passed. After all, why not take them? These nobles were busy reveling in the girls and wouldn't notice anything amiss.

"Hey, hurry up and move along! What are you doing stopping? The invisibility spell won't last much longer."

Ryuga looked at Zona, whose body was stiff with tension, and reached out to pat her shoulder, causing the half-dark elf to shudder.

Zona pursed her lips and looked at Ryuka holding a bunch of wallets, instantly feeling speechless...

Was I overthinking it? Is this little master not interested in this kind of thing?

But her body was already burning with desire. After all, the licentiousness of the dark elves was notorious, and Zona, whose bloodline was obvious, was very easily swayed by such a scene...

Chapter 14 Shameful Questions and Answers

"Hey, you wouldn't happen to be..."

Looking at Zona's embarrassed and shy appearance, Liuxia knew at a glance what she was suppressing, and suddenly a flash of inspiration struck her.

"N-no!"

Zona denied it outright, quickly turned into a corner, gently twisted the socket of a magic lamp, and then walked up to the wall in the corner.

Watching her figure disappear silently in an instant, Liu Xia suddenly realized that the secret passage was actually an illusion wall. She had been wondering how she would open the secret passage in front of such a large group of people.

This is truly interesting; Sochi has really shown me many things I didn't know before. As expected, Linhu Territory is just a remote and underdeveloped place; there are so many novel and interesting things I've never even heard of before…

For example, if Kania knew about those vibrating toys, she would definitely pester me to make a whole bunch of them.

Ryuka quickly followed. Inside the phantom wall was a long, dark passageway. Zona was manipulating the internal mechanisms to restore the outer wall to its solid state.

"If you're feeling really uncomfortable holding it in, you can ask me for help after the mission is over~"

Seeing her reserved demeanor, Ryuka couldn't help but lean close to her long, pointed ears and grin mischievously, sending a seductive voice into Zona's mind.

"Eh...no, no need to trouble Master..."

Zona shuddered instantly and quickened her pace. But no matter how fast she sped up, Ryuka's figure remained leisurely beside her, grinning mischievously at her with a devilish smile.

"Really? No need to bother me. You want to solve it yourself? Could you tell me how you plan to do it yourself?"

Aaaaaaahh ...

Ryūka's relentless questioning drove Zona to her wits' end. She had been naked in front of him earlier, even engaging in the incredibly shameful act of letting him examine her virginity. But Ryūka's relentless questioning, his insistence on Zona revealing or performing shameful acts bit by bit, was driving this normally cold and reserved assassin to the brink of madness…

Originally... I was even a little relieved because he was so incredibly handsome. I felt like even if this boy who became my master did something to me, it wouldn't be a loss... But now...

This guy!!! He's a total devil in disguise, an angel in appearance!!!

The dark elf's secret technique left her utterly defenseless and unable to conceal it from him! Zona felt like she was going crazy; her gradually quickening pace turned into a frantic sprint! But despite this, Ryuka clung tightly to her back…

"Hey, you haven't said how you're going to solve this yet~ This is an order, you have to answer!"