This young master truly has the ambition of a hero.

"Sir, you startled me so suddenly!"

Seeing that the person behind her was Dick, Ruby Eyes patted her chest and gave him a reproachful look, but her pouting lips made the look harmless and even a little cute.

As perhaps the most rational and reserved woman under Dick, Ruby Eyes has always intentionally kept her distance from him, maintaining a respectful relationship between ruler and subject. Dick has always respected her personal wishes and, when conducting official business, has not made any intimate gestures towards her that exceed normal social distance.

You asked if Dick likes Ruby Eyes? Of course he does. Who wouldn't love such a beautiful woman who combines wisdom and beauty, rationality and sexiness?

But it is precisely because we like someone that we should respect their ideas even more.

Of course! Dick also hopes that some of the girls in the team can respect his thoughts in the same way. He knows that his bedroom door is just for show, but you can't really pretend it doesn't exist, right?

"Don't overwork yourself. Relax properly when you need to. You need to balance work and rest!"

"I'm just... used to it."

Hearing Dick's words, Ruby Eyes couldn't help but smile bitterly, and then she couldn't help but stare blankly, because she didn't know when she had become a workaholic.

Thinking back carefully, it seems... it was to resist someone's temptation?

Recalling her original intention, Ruby Eyes glanced back at Dick, her heart beating faster than usual.

Hongyu Tong is also a girl, and naturally she is also affected by the succubus's alluring nature. However, Hongyu Tong's rationality and reserve make her embarrassed to be as open as other girls. So she tries to distract herself with work. When she feels that she can't resist the temptation, she increases her workload. As a result, she unknowingly turns herself into a workaholic.

In fact, Ruby Eyes herself didn't want to be so tired. Sometimes when she saw her companions coming out of Dick's room looking refreshed, she couldn't help but feel envious. Then she would be startled by her own sudden thought and hurriedly run back to the office to force herself to deal with official documents.

Speaking of which, the Crimson Eye that Dick summoned is just over a hundred years old this year. She is not the female demon king who was over a hundred and fifty years old at the beginning of the original story and had completely become a hero fan. Having read books in the library outside for a hundred years, she is now at the age of first love. When she was tricked into this world by Dick, she did have some complaints at first, but in the process of getting along, they were quickly replaced by another kind of trouble.

At this moment, the source of her troubles was standing right behind her, close to her, with those warm little hands naturally resting on her shoulders, and even starting to massage her on their own.

Reason kept reminding Ruby Eyes that she couldn't continue like this and needed to maintain a safe distance from Dick, the succubus boy. But Dick's shoulder massage technique was simply too amazing, making Ruby Eyes, whose fatigue had already accumulated to a certain extent, feel so comfortable that she almost groaned. It wasn't that she didn't want to move away, but rather that her shoulders didn't want to move!

As for Dick, he didn't have any ulterior motives in massaging Ruby Eyes' shoulders; it was just a habit. He often massaged the shoulders of other girls who had tired shoulders because of their large breasts. His massage skills had long been honed to perfection, and his companions who had experienced it all praised it highly.

Therefore, when Dick saw that Ruby's eyes looked tired and that she kept unconsciously reaching out to massage her shoulders, he naturally helped her massage to relieve her fatigue out of concern.

"You can't just focus on work all the time; you need to rest more too. Your shoulders are so stiff."

"I didn't want to either, but it's all because..."

Realizing she had almost said something inappropriate, Hongyu Zhitong instinctively covered her mouth. Dick, however, was too busy with the noise in the restaurant to hear what Hongyu Zhitong had said. Just as he was about to ask, Shizuka Marikawa, who had been drunk for less than half an hour, suddenly jumped over and started to act coquettishly towards Dick.

"Dick-kun?! I want a massage too, I want to feel it~?!"

The 28-year-old female doctor's mental age immediately regressed to eight years old after drinking alcohol, and she vigorously rubbed her extremely mature body against Dick. Seeing this, everyone else, regardless of whether their shoulders were really sore, crowded around to massage them, and the scene immediately descended into chaos. This also allowed Hongyu Zhitong to take the opportunity to slip away and run to the balcony outside to get some fresh air and calm herself down.

The early spring evening breeze still carried a trace of winter's chill, but this coldness could not dispel the heat within Hongyu Zhitong's body, nor could it take away the distress in her heart.

Just then, Ruby Eyes heard footsteps behind her. Turning around, she saw it was her new companion, Enmity, who had joined her that day. He came straight to her side and leaned against the railing, gazing at the town's night view.

Hongyu Tong glanced at the other person, and couldn't help but sigh. Although there were many beautiful women among her companions, this person's beauty was still breathtaking. Moreover, although she exuded a holy aura with every move, her eyes would inadvertently reveal a hint of bewitching charm. Hongyu Tong couldn't help but worry that if such a peerless beauty were placed in the church, would it cause some kind of disturbance?

Just as Crimson Jade Eyes was lost in thought, Resentment suddenly asked gently.

"Sister, you look troubled."

"I... I've just been too busy with work lately and I'm a bit tired. It's nothing serious for me. What about you? Have you encountered any difficulties adjusting to life here?"

Red Jade Eyes didn't want to talk about her embarrassing troubles, so she tried to change the subject, while Resentment made a praying gesture towards the moon and said with a smile.

“From the moment I met my destined one, I was no longer confused. I may not know my commander well enough now, but the time I spend with him will slowly and gradually tell me. I am happy and joyful about all of this.”

"You have such a great mindset. You and Belfast are the same. You have the kind of tenacity that allows you to move forward without hesitation once you've made up your mind. I can't do that. Even though I'm over a hundred years old, I sometimes feel like I'm not mature enough."

"Having worries isn't a sign of immaturity. I've been keeping an eye on the Commander, so I naturally noticed your 'worries,' sister. In my opinion, whether it's faith or passion, strong emotions don't necessarily lead to downfall, okay? Don't be bound by reason. Sometimes, trying to accept your true self makes us more complete and stronger. Sister, I will pray for you."

After finishing her grievances, she turned and left, leaving behind the thoughtful Hongyu Zhitong. Hongyu Zhitong stared blankly into the distance until a cloak was draped over her shoulders, bringing her back to her senses. She realized that she had been exposed to the cold wind for a while and felt a chill in her body.

Just as she was about to turn around to thank the person who had covered her with the cloak, she turned around and saw Dick standing there, his dark eyes full of concern.

"are you OK?"

Chapter 165: Demon King × Succubus

"Ah sneeze!"

Under Dick's concerned gaze, Ruby Eyes sneezed, instantly shattering her image as a moonlit beauty.

Despite bearing the title of "Demon King (candidate)," the physical abilities of the Crimson Eyes are almost no different from those of an ordinary human girl. In fact, due to a lack of exercise, her physical fitness is extremely poor. She is known as one of the "Three Wastes" along with Shizuka Marikawa and Ai, making her a hero among the weak!

So the early spring evening breeze was still quite deadly for her.

Seeing this, Dick quickly raised his hand to cast a warming life-type spell on Ruby Eyes, then took her hand and was about to lead her back to the warm room.

But Ruby Eyes stumbled and stopped, grasping Dick's hands in return. In her fiery red, ruby-like eyes, the original rationality and wisdom were replaced by tender, affectionate glances.

"Wait, wait a minute..."

At this moment, the intelligent and skilled negotiator, Ruby Eyes, felt as if she had suddenly become a socially awkward idiot. She racked her brains for a long time but couldn't utter a single word. Finally, as if her brain was overloaded, she gave up thinking and handed the decision over to her body. She then took a step forward, opened her arms, hugged Dick tightly, and pressed his face against her chest.

Dick was stunned by the sudden charge, but the Ruby Eyes' strength wasn't great, so it wasn't enough to suffocate Dick. Instead, it allowed Dick to better feel the Ruby Eyes' body temperature and take a deep breath of the refreshing milky scent emanating from her.

Big sister, you smell so good!

The two embraced tightly, sharing a moment of peace in silence. Dick could clearly feel Ruby Eyes' body slowly relaxing as he reached out to hold her waist.

Are you feeling better?

"Ah."

Hongyu gave a barely audible hum, feeling herself calm down a bit. She then realized that her current position with Dick was quite ambiguous. His warm breath was blowing along her neckline and across her chest, making her feel itchy and quite embarrassed.

But when she tried to let go, Dick took a step forward, forcing her back to the balcony railing. Before Ruby Eyes could react, he looked up and kissed her red lips.

Hongyu Zhitong felt a buzzing in her brain, as if her brain had crashed and she had completely lost the ability to think.

As a seasoned veteran, Dick wasn't some kind of soft-hearted blockhead. If he had the courage to take up his staff and clash with Saint-level experts on the front lines, he certainly had the guts to make a move in the realm of romance. It didn't matter if the Crimson Eyes were shy; Dick's skin was thick enough!

So, having seen through the emotions in Ruby Eyes and knowing that she was troubled by it, Dick had no reason to hesitate and back down at this time.

But Hongyu Zhitong, an innocent virgin, was no match for this seemingly harmless but carnivorous succubus boy. She was completely mesmerized by a passionate, adult-like French kiss, feeling as if her soul was about to fly to the heavens.

The two embraced and kissed passionately on the balcony. Although Hongyu Zhitong's kissing skills were still a bit raw, she responded to Dick with fervor, following her awakened instincts. Soon, she was no longer satisfied with just kissing each other's lips. She felt her whole body burning up and wanted Dick to use his mouth to help her cool down.

Even though her body had already succumbed and was enjoying it, the lips of the woman with the red jade eyes still stubbornly persisted in their last stand.

"No, stop! We can't go on like this!"

Although she kept saying "no" and "stop," Ruby Eyes showed no intention of letting go of Dick's arms. Dick, naturally, remained unmoved and even became bolder, freeing Ruby Eyes's large breasts, which he had long coveted, from her collar and squeezing and sucking them. The poor female demon king was being played with by the half-blood succubus boy.

Seeing how delicious the "appetizer" was, Dick was just about to enjoy the main course when he suddenly realized that although the balcony had its own charm, it wasn't a suitable place to do serious business. Moreover, a welcome party for the newlyweds was being held in the restaurant behind them, and it wouldn't be right for them to sneak away at this time.

So Dick abandoned his plans to take further action and whispered in Ruby Eyes' ear.

"I'll come find you again tonight, so don't even think about running away!"

After tidying up his clothes and appearance, Dick returned to the restaurant with Ruby Eyes, whose face was still flushed and who was still a little dizzy. Many people had already noticed the two of them lingering on the balcony for a long time, and they gave Ruby Eyes a teasing grin.

In fact, the worsening troubles of the Crimson Eyes are inextricably linked to many of the bad people present.

Some villains, seeing that Hongyu Tong was engrossed in her work all day and looked exhausted, out of concern for their companion, advised her to relax. However, the "relaxation methods" they recommended were surprisingly consistent: to go to her master for a thorough massage, guaranteed to cure all ailments.

After the welcome banquet, Belfast took the newly joined Resentment and Chigan to the rooms prepared for them. They had recently upgraded and maintained the castle's living area, making this large castle, which was originally built as a military fortress, more suitable for living. Therefore, there are now enough rooms for everyone to have their own private bedroom.

After returning to her room, Hongyu Zhitong felt restless and hurriedly tried to tidy up her messy desk, but her frantic efforts only made it more chaotic than before.

Just then, there was a knock on her door, which startled Hongyu Zhitong. She spoke in a trembling voice.

"Who...who is it?"

"It's me, Belfast. The bathroom on the third floor is ready and you can use it anytime."

"I...I understand...thank you."

Hearing that it was Belfast outside the door, Ruby Eyes breathed a slight sigh of relief. Then her face involuntarily burned up again. She hurriedly ran to the bathroom on the third floor and scrubbed herself thoroughly from head to toe no less than three times, afraid that there was any spot that hadn't been cleaned properly.

When she came out of the bathroom and reached for her change of clothes, she found that some kind soul had replaced her original cotton robe with a dark red lace slip dress that covered less than half a sleeve of the robe. It was a daring style that she wouldn't even dare to imagine in her erotic dreams. There was also a handwritten note on the dress with a line of small writing on it.

"Attack speed set, keep it up!"

In an instant, Hongyu Zhitong felt her brain turning red again.

Rushing back to her room from the bathroom, Ruby Eyes felt she had never been so flustered in her life. But before she could catch her breath, she looked up and saw Dick sitting at her desk. The once messy desk had been neatly organized, with books and documents in their proper places.

Upon seeing Ruby Eyes return, Dick smiled gently.

"I tidied it up a bit for you, I hope you don't mind."

"How could this be..."

Seeing that Dick had already entered her room, Ruby Eyes stood by the door, somewhat at a loss. Dick took the initiative to pull her to sit down on the bed. Thinking that this was about to begin, she suddenly became so nervous that her heart pounded wildly, and she spoke in a weak and flustered voice.

"Turn off the lights first."

"Turn off the lights? It's not good to get a massage with the lights off."

"Huh!?"

Realizing she had misunderstood and seemed too hasty, Hongyu Zhitong's pretty face immediately turned bright red again. Dick smiled slightly, jumped onto the bed, massaged Hongyu Zhitong's shoulders from behind, and then whispered in her ear in a mischievous tone.

"Don't be nervous, just leave everything to me. I'll give you a good shoulder massage first, and then we'll go to other areas. I guarantee you'll have the perfect experience for both your body and mind."

The alluring voice stirred a restless, almost itch-like feeling in her eyes. She felt both shy and expectant. She felt that Dick's warm little hands not only relieved her physical fatigue but also possessed a magical power to soothe her soul. So she let him do as he pleased. When she came to her senses, her bathrobe had already been taken off, revealing the "decisive battle suit" underneath that made her feel incredibly ashamed.

"Wouldn't it look terrible on a woman like me with all this extra weight?"

"No, you look absolutely gorgeous, incredibly sexy! My Ruby Eyes is a peerless beauty who combines intelligence and beauty, and it is my honor to be favored by such a beauty."

"Do you say this to your other sisters as well?"

"Hmm...it depends on the person. At least I wouldn't praise Joel for being intellectual; her strength is that she's energetic."

"Pfft! That's so mean."

Hongyu Zhitong burst out laughing at Dick's slightly sarcastic and unkind joke. This womanizing little lecher was clearly not loyal at all, but she just couldn't bring herself to dislike him. Sometimes, Hongyu Zhitong felt that this was probably related to the current atmosphere within the team, and she had unconsciously become part of it.

Soon, Dick's massage began to shift from formal to informal. His little hands were not very well-behaved, but Ruby Eyes had begun to enjoy this inappropriate caress. Her body, which had become hot, quickly regained the feeling she had on the balcony before, a strong desire to be filled.

Kiss me, touch me...love me!

As if ascending to the clouds, the Crimson Jade Eyes finally obtained everything she truly desired in her heart. The boy, who resembled her younger brother, now unleashed an unparalleled impact, bringing the Crimson Jade Eyes a wonderful feeling that defied description. She couldn't help but regret her initial reserve, having endured so much torment and trouble for nothing.

As the two were engrossed in their passionate lovemaking, a small, figurine-like figure peered intently from the shadows between the bookshelves opposite the bed, watching their intense encounter. The unique physiology of the boy, and the pleasure and enjoyment that the woman with crimson eyes displayed during this strange act, were utterly astonishing to the observer, who had never seen a man before!

Chapter 166: The Miracle of Ice and Snow

Before long, the day arrived when Dick said he would build the church "personally." A full thousand of the lord's private soldiers were mobilized to line up in front of the unnamed hill in the northeast of the town. They served as a guard of honor and were also responsible for maintaining order at the scene.

Town residents, who had seen the announcement long ago, rushed over early in the morning to join the excitement; more than two-thirds of the city's residents came specifically to witness the ceremony. They gathered at the open space at the foot of the mountain, gazing longingly at the empty hilltop.

Where's the church you were promised?

If it were any previous governor, the people who felt they had been tricked would most likely have already started booing. This was the only way for ordinary people to express their dissatisfaction without having to worry about being arrested and imprisoned. After all, no matter how angry the governor was, he couldn't possibly stuff tens of thousands of people into the dungeon.

But Dick was different. First of all, he was a lord, whose status was higher than that of the governor. If he wanted to execute someone in his territory, he did not need to ask anyone for permission.

Secondly, Dick's reputation in Ragug and throughout the entire northern region has reached unprecedented heights. The locals adore this good lord who governs effectively and ensures everyone has enough to eat, while outsiders respect him as a great hero who fought against the orc invasion. The heroic deeds of the Northern Alliance Expeditionary Force have spread widely throughout the northern lands thanks to the active promotion by Dick and his allies.

After all, the Northern Union had photographic evidence, piles of orc heads, and spoils with orc characteristics to prove their achievements, making them convincing.

Therefore, the people's emotions were very stable at this time. Some even felt that today was probably the groundbreaking ceremony for the new church, and it would be good to hear the lord speak.

Like many people who are capable of great things, Dick has a talent for public speaking. For the first eighteen years of his life, he pretended to be honest and dull at the Duke's mansion, but in order to hone his oratory skills, he would often sneak out to the beer hall in the commoners' district at night, use magical props that could temporarily change his body shape and appearance to disguise himself into different appearances, and give impromptu speeches and stand-up comedy performances, which often drew cheers from the audience.

So since Dick arrived in Lagug, he has given regular speeches every now and then. The locals all think that this lord speaks well, and more importantly, many of the things he promised have been fulfilled or are about to be fulfilled in the past year, which has built trust between them.

At this moment, the onlookers saw their lord riding a horse from the main road, followed by a large retinue and a long procession of knights in white robes and silver armor, marching in a grand procession.

Dick rode at the head of the procession, holding a crystal-clear ice staff high. Behind him were two exceptionally beautiful young nuns, one on each side. They wore slightly loose black nun's habit, with only their hands and faces showing, yet they were still stunning.

Next came the representatives of the Sanctuary Church who had been invited to attend the ceremony, including Naus.

Today was the first time he and his colleagues had met Nymph and Chigante, the two Winter Sisters chosen by Dick. While Naus was amazed, he couldn't help but wonder if Dick had simply sent his lover to be a nun, which seemed rather improper.

Even though he felt uneasy, Naus wisely refrained from saying it out loud.

Most of the time, the religious community, representing divine authority, and the secular aristocracy, headed by monarchical power, were in a cooperative rather than adversarial relationship. While some contradictions did exist between the two sides, they did not constitute a class conflict, since many priests themselves were of noble birth.

In fact, the gods don't care about worldly rights; they only want faith. The priests are the shepherds who tend the sheep for them in the mortal world. As long as the priests can meet their seasonal KPIs, the gods above won't mind if they use their position as priests to gain some benefits; they might even reward them.

Naus's orders from the Sanctuary headquarters were to win over the Winter God and his mortal followers, and to show some goodwill. Therefore, Dick's initiative to bring the Winter God Cult under the Sanctuary Church was already a great favor to him, and Naus reciprocated by turning a blind eye to some of his actions.

As long as you don't go too far and make people think it's a cult, it's fine.