You've found the Gusha-hime Knight, so put your hair up in a bun!

"Hmm~ Good morning, Irene too."

Shiloh responded with a smile, but with the lithe woman still in his arms, he couldn't free himself to pat Irene's head.

Irene blinked, sensing that the scent on Elena had changed again... it smelled even better.

Then her fluorescent blue eyes sparkled, and Irene smiled sweetly, saying, "Good morning, Elena."

Elena, who was pretending to be dead by hiding in Shiloh's neck, trembled upon hearing this. Suppressing the burning sensation on her face, she turned to look at Irene, forced a smile, and waved, saying, "Good morning."

After settling Elena comfortably into the chair, Cecilia, who was sitting to Shiloh's left, stood up and served Elena a bowl of chicken soup. Her expression was slightly complicated, but she smiled politely and said, "Um... I heard that this helps with recovery."

Elena tensed her delicate body, her eyes wide with shock beneath her cold expression.

Her delicate toes, encased in slippers, gripped the insoles tightly. The blush that hadn't faded from Elena's fair face returned, and wisps of white steam rose from her head.

"How...how did you know?"

Cecilia felt her face burning when the topic came up.

But since Elena had asked, she couldn't very well not answer.

"Uh... the noise last night was a bit loud."

ho-

Upon hearing this, Elena gasped sharply, her face filled with terror, and she emitted a sound like a super-grade cursed spirit.

"A sound? What sound?"

Sitting obediently to the side, Irene looked left and right in confusion and asked softly.

These words calmed Elena's fear of being killed by the company somewhat. She exchanged a glance with Cecilia, and when she saw Cecilia nod slightly, Elena realized that Cecilia had cast a sound-blocking spell on her.

"Thanks……"

Elena, suppressing her shame, whispered her thanks.

Cecilia shook her head, then silently offered Elena some more words of encouragement.

Although the lord's manor has many rooms, the other female guards who serve as maids are all assigned to a small villa that is used as staff quarters.

Next to Shiloh's room was where Cecilia and Irene lived.

After Shiloh and she finished treating Irene's body last night, the little girl fell into a drowsy sleep.

Cecilia left Irene's room only after Irene had fallen asleep.

As Cecilia left her room, a suppressed meow came through the wall. At first, Cecilia thought it was a stray cat from the neighborhood, but then she realized that these animals wouldn't be here without Shiloh's permission.

Driven by curiosity, Cecilia followed the sound.

Cecilia hadn't walked far when she found the source of the sound: Shiloh's room.

She initially thought that Shiloh had found a raccoon dog as a pet, but Cecilia quickly recalled that he had asked Elena to come over that night.

Based on the low murmur that resembled a cat's meow, Cecilia instantly arrived at the correct conclusion.

Coincidentally, at this moment, when Elena had suffered another defeat and lost her composure, her voice unconsciously escaped her lips.

"Ha ee ee ee~~~~!!!"

The sudden loud shout startled Cecilia, who then immediately cast a silencing spell to block out the sounds from Shiloh's room.

Is it pain or pleasure? Why is it screaming like that...?

Cecilia couldn't sleep that night.

After breakfast, the female guard reported this.

“Master, there is a man named Norman outside the manor who says he wants to see Miss Elena.”

Xi Luo rested his chin on his hand and scoffed, "Oh ho, so persistent?"

After saying that, Shiloh looked at Elena, raised his chin, as if asking if he wanted to handle it himself.

Elena did not reply, but silently activated her communication magic device and dialed Klaue's number.

"Father, Norman has come to the Lord's mansion and is very angry."

After saying that, Elena pretended that someone was watching her and quickly hung up the communication.

After casually retrieving her communication magic tool, Elena calmly picked up the expensive white porcelain teacup in front of her, took a sip of warm black tea, and looked at Shiro with a hint of pride in her eyes.

Seeing Elena's expression, Shiloh subconsciously licked her lips, immediately recalling that this was a signal of an attack. She quickly suppressed the smile on her lips and tried to block her view with her teacup.

However, Shiloh didn't intend to continue to exploit Elena. Apart from what he did last night, it was time to start planning against the Bull family.

"Do you want to deal with Klaue yourself?"

The sudden question startled Elena for a moment. After lowering her head and enduring for a few breaths, she finally nodded vigorously.

"Wait a little longer, it will be ready soon."

Shiloh's voice was gentle as he stroked Elena's pretty face, making her feel incredibly at ease.

On the other side, after receiving Elena's communication, Crow did not hesitate for long and immediately gave orders to his subordinates who were specifically responsible for handling the dirty work for the Bull family.

Since Elena can say that, it means that there must be something special between her and Shiloh!

In that case, Norman is no longer of any use to the Bull family.

Having gained access to Shiloh through Elena, he will undoubtedly lead the Bull family to even greater heights!

"Since Norman has displeased Lord Shiloh, then let's kill him."

He was just a slave trader; once he was no longer of any use, Crow would naturally be willing to exchange his life for the pleasure of a great man.

However, after giving the order, Crow suddenly stopped writing, and a chill ran down his spine!

With a somber expression, Claude stiffened his neck and asked, "Your Excellency, please do not act rashly. My daughter has some connections with the lord."

"Heh, in his eyes, your daughter is no different from a country girl. Don't take her too seriously, Mr. Crow."

A low, husky laugh rang out, causing Crow's brows to furrow slightly.

"Those who waver in the wind die the most tragically; I hope you will not make a mistake for yourself."

"Are you threatening me?!"

Since the other party had even uttered death threats, Crow, who had always held a high position, naturally could not tolerate it. He slammed his hand on the table and asked in a deep voice.

"I'm just reminding you of the difference between a duke's son and the future emperor of the empire."

"The future emperor? Ha, you won't even tell me which prince it is, how can I believe you?"

Crow's face was grim. Compared to the prince mentioned by this person, Shiloh seemed more real.

"We certainly cannot reveal that person's name to you."

"Then I think there's no need for us to talk anymore."

Crow is a man of considerable cunning and ruthlessness; his strategy of not acting until he sees a clear benefit is practically his standard practice.

Seeing his stubbornness, the messenger revealed himself before him, his eyes fixed on him from beneath his wide black robe, and asked, "Aren't you going to avenge your favorite youngest son either?"

When this sensitive topic was brought up, Crow's expression stiffened, but no matter who it was, as long as it could bring the Bull family and his power to a higher level, then all sacrifices would be worthwhile.

Having probably sensed that Crow wanted to take advantage of them to gain more benefits, the messenger shook his head and sighed, "They call themselves nobles, but they're really no different from mercenary merchants."

"I told you, those who are opportunistic will suffer a terrible fate."

As soon as he finished speaking, an extremely ominous premonition welled up in Crow's heart. Before he could make a move, the messenger took out a dark purple stone shaped like an eye from his pocket and shone it on him.

In an instant, Crow's eyes went blank, and a painful twitch appeared on his face, as if he were struggling with something.

The messenger wasn't in a hurry; he simply stood quietly in front of him, waiting for the outcome.

The Eye of Desire is an extraordinary item from the abyss.

Legend has it that it contains the power of Slaanesh, one of the three gods of the abyss, capable of instantly dragging a person into a prison of inner demons made of desire.

If one's own will cannot overcome the inner demons of desire, one will become a puppet of desire and be controlled by the user.

Crow was a man who would stop at nothing to pursue power, so his downfall was only a matter of time.

When Crow's eyes lost their luster, the messenger calmly gave the order.

“Invite Xi Luo to a banquet, and then kill him.”

Chapter 42 Serial Assassinations (3k)

"Don't be nervous, everything is under control."

That evening, Shiloh received an invitation from Crow, who wanted to host a banquet for him and formally hand over his daughter to him.

Upon seeing the invitation, Shiloh immediately knew that the henchmen of the mastermind were beginning to act.

Shiloh, who had already planned to use this as a pretext, readily agreed. To give them more hope, he even transferred the captain of the guard, Saif, out of Maple Leaf Territory, pretending to meet the caravan that was buying back the awakening items that Irene needed. In reality, Saif was lying in ambush outside the city, waiting for the prey to come to him, in accordance with Shiloh's plan.

Naturally, the group of people on this trip was still mainly composed of people who were lightly equipped.

So besides Elena, only Cecilia was brought along.

Elena shook her head as Shiloh held her small hand tightly, feeling the warmth seeping into her skin. She said, "I'm not nervous... but isn't this a little strange?"

Elena raised her head, her amethyst eyes gleaming with a calm light.

"If Crow were to say that he intends to harm you tonight, that would be too hasty. Given his cautious and suspicious nature, it's impossible for him to make such a significant decision in such a short time. Unless, the conditions offered by the other party are enough for him to disregard the risk of assassinating the Duke's son."

Elena stroked Yu Run's chin, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes: "But if such conditions were truly available, they would absolutely drive most people crazy. And Crow is merely a councilor of Maple Leaf Territory, while the Bull family is insignificant in the grand scheme of the empire. Why would the person behind the scenes offer him such a deal?"

Elena's analysis made perfect sense, and Cecilia nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Meanwhile, Shiloh held up one finger, drawing the attention of the two women.

"There is another possibility."

A slight smile played on Shiloh's lips as he said, "He's being controlled by someone behind the scenes."

Upon hearing this, Cecilia, who had also been framed by the mastermind, immediately perked up. Recalling the files she had previously collected with the help of her colleagues, she could indeed find a few points that slightly contradicted her father's usual behavior.

If it was manipulated or controlled, then that makes sense.

Cecilia's gaze was cold, but not because of Klaue, but because this was the closest she had ever been to the forces behind the scenes.

She didn't want to let this opportunity slip by.

Cecilia.

The gentle yet steady call pulled Cecilia from her anger slightly, and she looked up at Shiloh.

Those dark eyes were like the night sky enveloping an endless galaxy—deep, bright, and possessing a captivating charm like a whirlpool, as if trying to pull people into it.

Hearing Shiro's call, Cecilia steadied her breathing and nodded to him.

"It seems you're all prepared."

Xi Luo smiled with satisfaction, then rested her chin on her hand and looked out at the night sky.

"Arrogant people will eventually pay the price."

Inside the banquet hall, Crow appeared to be no different from usual, while Shiloh maintained a smiling demeanor and chatted casually with him.

"It's almost time. The dinner was great, I'm very satisfied."

After saying that, Shiloh straightened his clothes and prepared to leave with Elena.

Klaus made no attempt to stop him, obediently bowing and scraping as he respectfully escorted Shilo to the gate of the mansion.

But at that moment, a foul wind swept in, accompanied by a nauseating growl like mud being crushed, and it quickly approached Shiloh from afar!

"Master, be careful!"

Realizing that this was an attack targeting Shiloh, Cecilia, who had been on guard for a long time, instantly conjured a lightsaber and slashed it vertically at a dark figure concealed in the night!

sieve!!

roar--!!

A painful howl rang out as a black mud monster, resembling an amputee, used several arms of varying sizes to defend itself against the light sword emanating from Cecilia's Holy Light.

However, under the scorching heat of the holy light, the scorch marks continued to widen, and the holy blade was also approaching the back of his neck.

“Elena…”

Suddenly, the black mud monster spoke in a human voice, and its ugly eyes, which had long been stained yellow by filth, opened beneath its muddy skin, straining to look ahead, trying to catch another glimpse of its "fiancée".

But when the scene before him came into view, Norman, who had transformed into a black mud monster, suddenly widened his eyes, and his yellowish eyeballs were instantly filled with hideous blood vessels.