Chapter 56: Auntie’s Plight
“If you care about me so much, why not stay the night?” Kailun countered, wrapping his arm around her slender waist. Afra had removed her light armor, allowing him to feel her warmth and softness.
She stiffened slightly at his touch but didn’t pull away.
She had always been bad at dealing with him, bad at refusing him.
It felt wrong to be so physically close to her younger brother, yet a part of her craved more intimacy.
Perhaps she truly saw him as a brother, which made these feelings feel slightly taboo.
Little did she know that the “younger brother” holding her waist wasn’t just content with teasing his older sister. He wanted to conquer her completely.
“I can’t. I need to oversee the arriving troops. There can’t be any mishaps until your plan is complete,” Afra said, shaking her head.
Her concern for his safety was unwavering.
Kailun sighed and rested his head against her soft bosom. “I knew you’d say that. But you can’t refuse me after two days. Even if I ask you to wear something strange, to strike a strange pose… you can’t refuse.”
“I understand.” Afra nodded.
She gently stroked his hair, her fingers threading through the strands. “Now, tell me your plan. Or I’ll get angry.”
Kailun nuzzled his face deeper, enjoying the sensation of her ample bosom enveloping him. “Fine, fine. Here’s what I’m thinking…”
Don’t misunderstand. He was simply trying to prevent eavesdroppers, not getting lost in the blissful sensation.
After listening to his audacious plan, Afra pondered for a long moment. “It’s bold. And incredibly dangerous. If the Divine Church purges us, we won’t have the strength to resist.”
“The Divine Church doesn’t have time for us right now. This is our best opportunity. All eyes are on the Xiya Kingdom. They can’t use certain tactics to maintain their righteous image. As long as we remain neutral, we have temporary immunity.”
Kailun scoffed, recalling the Church’s hypocrisy. “The Divine Church might appear mighty, but their foundations are riddled with internal strife. No one does infighting better than humans.”
In his past life, Hilna had successfully threatened Harry with the antidote, forcing him to use the Church’s influence to brand Kailun’s family as traitors.
He held no goodwill towards the Divine Church. He wanted to see them desecrated, and what better way to do that than to corrupt their Saintess and Empress?
It was worth noting that the so-called Divine Church was actually two separate entities: the Divine Empire and the Holy Church. However, they were often collectively referred to as the Divine Church.
The Empire and the Church were two sides of the same coin. The former was the world’s most powerful empire, while the latter was the most widespread religious institution. They resided at the world’s center, controlling its most valuable resources.
Their lineage was intertwined. The Emperor would marry the Pope, and the princes born from their union would often wed the Church’s chosen Saintesses.
These matters were of little concern to Kailun for now. He only needed to know that they were all his enemies.
Interestingly, the current Emperor and Pope were both women, making their union impossible.
The public only knew of the Empress, unaware of the female Pope’s existence. The latter was shrouded in secrecy. If not for a foolish Saint’s slip of the tongue in his past life, few would have known this shocking truth.
And this secret could breed dangerous ambitions within the Church.
In a way, Kailun was grateful to the Divine Church. If not for their betrayal and the “traitor” label, he wouldn’t have met the foolish Fox Spirit in his past life.
He used to believe in the inherent untrustworthiness of different races. But after experiencing betrayal firsthand, he no longer cared.
He wasn’t a good person. He was the villain.
In the end, strength was all that mattered in this world.
Thinking of the “leeks” he was nurturing and the final boss residing in his manor, Kailun felt like he had already won half the battle.
The remaining half? Well, that was simply a matter of expanding his dungeon until it reached the Divine Church’s throne.
“You’ve changed. I can’t quite place it. But I know you’re still Kailun.” Afra looked at him, a hint of pride in her eyes.
“Do you hate the me I’ve become, Sister Afra?” he asked.
She considered his question, then gently pushed him away. “Yes, I do. I wouldn’t hate you so much if you hadn’t bitten me.”
She shot him a cold glare, drawing attention to the wet spot on her clothes.
[Afra doesn’t understand her own feelings. Favorability +1. Current favorability: 91.]
Kailun was immensely pleased. In his past life, Afra had died because of him, her body never recovered. It was a pain he carried with him.
To have her care for him in this life, even while maintaining her aloof facade, was a delightful torment.
He admitted he was slightly twisted, but only towards Afra. If the little princess dared to look at him with disdain, he would gladly lash her face with a whip.
“I’m returning to my troops. Take care of yourself. And lastly… no flirting with other women. No brothels.”
Leaving him with these words, Afra hurried away, clutching her chest.
Her steps might have been steady, but Kailun noticed her hastened pace. It seemed her emotions weren’t as cold as her expression.
Turning back, he found Anna and Ella huddled together, sharing their woes.
“That despicable Paul! And Jones! How could they treat you like that? They’re monsters!” Ella fumed.
“Poor Auntie. If it weren’t for my father, you wouldn’t be in this situation. Now we’re both slaves, one way or another.” Anna sighed.
“Waaah… We’re so pitiful. Isn’t there a kind soul who can rescue us from this demon? I’ll be their loyal servant in my next life!” Ella wailed.
“Sob… I can’t escape anymore. I’ve already been corrupted. I’m tainted.” Anna buried her face in her hands.
Carol, watching them with wide, innocent eyes, didn’t know what to say.
Was Master truly that bad?
He was the kindest person she knew. Weren’t they suffering the consequences of their own actions?
“Carol, go make me a cup of warm milk. Freshly made, please.” Kailun patted her head.
“Yes, Master. Right away!” Carol scurried off.
With Carol gone, Kailun squeezed himself between the two women, his arms encircling them. “I heard someone mention needing a hero to defeat a demon. Do you think I’d be a good fit?”
Ella paled. “I… I didn’t say anything! You must have misheard!”
“Me neither! It was Auntie!” Anna chimed in.
Ella froze. Had she misheard? Did her niece just throw her under the bus?
She still hadn’t grasped the full extent of being “corrupted by Kailun.” Anna was already completely subservient to him.
“So there’s only one villain here? Excellent. Anna, you’ve done well by reporting this. As a reward, tonight, you can pin her down during our… activities.” Kailun landed a kiss on Anna’s blushing lips.
“Okay…” she mumbled, her face flushed.
Ella: “？！！”
[For some reason, Anna’s favorability has increased. Favorability +10. Current favorability: 40.]
Glancing at her favorability rating, Kailun concluded that Anna was already halfway gone.
“Can we reschedule? I… I’m…” Ella stammered, searching for an excuse. But Kailun cut her off.
He looked at her, his eyes filled with amusement. “Are you on your period?”
“Y-yes! That’s right!” She clung to his arm, forcing a smile.
“Even better!” Kailun exclaimed. “Then you and Anna can both serve me tonight.”
Ella: “…”
She was convinced that Kailun was a special kind of pervert.
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