Chapter 165: The New Bed Plank
Afra didn’t get an answer to her question, as the approaching convoy caught everyone’s attention.
Looking up, the convoy escorting the jade coffin would arrive at the Royal City in two or three minutes.
Their arrival filled Kailun with excitement.
“Let me tell you about the surprise first. This convoy is escorting a special material that can slow down the flow of time and indirectly increase time. It’s not just a perceived increase, but a more magical rule. You’ll understand when you experience it.”
Kailun wrapped his arm around Afra’s waist and whispered in her ear, “It might even be possible to extend your time sleeping in bed from a few minutes to over ten minutes. How about it? Isn’t it amazing?”
Hearing the “few minutes” tease, Afra’s cold expression changed immediately. She lightly pinched Kailun’s waist. “You’re the one who only lasts a few minutes! You’re the one who only lasts a few minutes every day!”
Kailun: “If you say so. I’ll prove it to you tonight.”
At this point, Afra didn’t dare to speak anymore. She was afraid that Kailun would repeat the “few minutes” story tonight.
“Something related to time?”
Illusion pondered Kailun’s words and thought of someone. She had some knowledge about it, but it was all from the future.
In terms of status, that one might seem a bit “weak,” but she was the source of the Abyss.
Many spells in the Abyss were developed by her, mainly focusing on Time Magic.
However, Time Magic was too complex and profound, so few people could master it. In the end, that one had to settle for another path, leading to subsequent problems.
As for her appearance, it was quite unique: bat wings, dragon horns, vertical pupils, pointed ears, two sharp fangs… It was hard to tell what race she belonged to.
In Vivian’s memory, she had no parents and her origins were unknown. All they knew was that she was special, just like two others.
Of course, now only two of them remained. The one who specialized in Space Magic had been eliminated long ago.
Kailun had most likely encountered her during his trip to Kuye Town. It was just unclear what kind of interaction they had.
Given Kailun’s personality, that one probably didn’t get any benefits. Most likely, even her residence had been ransacked.
Illusion glanced at Carol, the maid following behind Kailun. Speaking of which, she was the key to everything. She wondered how Kailun had won her over.
In any case, with Carol, the foundation was at least secure.
Carol sensed Illusion’s gaze and looked back at her. She could tell at a glance that this girl wasn’t Vivian.
Although Illusion had the same face as Vivian, her thoughts were much more complex, and her demeanor was more mature.
They exchanged glances and then looked away, saying nothing. They weren’t the same kind of people, and there was no need for much interaction.
As long as they all followed Kailun and worked towards the same goal, it was enough.
As the convoy arrived at the gate of the Royal City, the atmosphere became lively. A large number of treasure chests were transported into the city, and knights saluted Kailun.
Most of these treasures from the tomb would be deposited into the national treasury, with ten percent going to Fox.
Don’t underestimate ten percent. Converted into gold coins, it was worth about two million.
The assets that the one in the jade coffin had accumulated for over ten thousand years were emptied by Kailun in one fell swoop. He wondered how she would react when she found out.
If she hadn’t run away so quickly, Kailun would have captured her. What a pity.
That one probably hadn’t expected to encounter Kailun, this harbinger of misfortune. Not only was he powerful, but he also saw through her existence at a glance. Instinctively, she fled from him.
Now, she had completely escaped Kuye Town. The part of her that remained in Fox hadn’t awakened, so she was unaware of Kailun’s actions. Otherwise, she would be furious to see her wealth plundered.
Blanche, Fox’s grandma, probably hadn’t expected Kailun to be so ruthless either. She hadn’t thought much when signing the contract before.
However, Kailun’s gaze was mainly fixed on the heavily guarded part of the convoy, where the jade coffin from the tomb was located.
In a good mood, Kailun, along with the girls, welcomed Eve, the young knight in charge of the escort mission, and the vice-captain of the Knights at the gate. Eve had grown a lot.
“Eve, long time no see. Thank you for your hard work. Did you encounter any problems along the way?”
Kailun walked over and patted her head.
Afra had been training them during this time. Eve and the other two young knights had undergone rigorous training.
As a result, Eve had shed some of her naiveté and gained a knight’s competence. The silver armor fit her well.
Eve used to be a rather rigid knight. It was through his passionate kisses that he had “corrected” these three young knights.
They were growing rapidly and might be able to stand on their own soon.
“It wasn’t hard work. We’ll do our best to carry out any task you give us, Master.”
Eve smiled and gently rubbed against Kailun’s hand, her eyes filled with satisfaction.
“By the way, where are your other two companions? Are they still in Kuye Town?”
Kailun took the list Eve handed him with his other hand and asked.
“Yes, Charlene and Kirin are still in Kuye Town, finishing up. The vice-captain and I were in charge of the escort mission.”
Eve briefly reported the situation to Kailun.
Kailun glanced at the list and handed it to Carol behind him. Then he said to Eve, “Thank you for your hard work. Go back to the manor and rest. I’ll have someone prepare a feast for you.”
“Okay! Can I come and see you when I’m free?”
Eve looked at Kailun with hopeful eyes. She had won the chance to return to the Royal City from Kirin and Charlene through a game of rock-paper-scissors.
Ever since Kailun had signed them from the Knight Academy, he had interacted with them less and less.
If this continued, she was afraid that he might forget about the three of them.
After all, to the current Kailun, they were just pretty little knights.
“Yes.”
Kailun nodded and patted her shoulder.
After comforting Eve, Kailun glanced towards a small hill in the distance.
Even from afar, he could sense the aura of someone familiar. It seemed that another “unlucky soul” had come to his doorstep.
However, he had more important things to do now and didn’t have time to deal with them. His gaze was fixed on the jade coffin hidden among the cargo. He couldn’t wait to modify it.
“Transport the treasures to the national treasury for inventory. Take the special cargo back to the manor. Be quick.”
Kailun rubbed his hands together and led the group into the city at a faster pace.
As they approached the convoy, Illusion sensed a familiar aura. It was definitely her.
She followed Kailun back to the manor. The cargo was unloaded from the carriages and placed in the courtyard. Seeing the ancient and majestic jade coffin, Illusion couldn’t help but roll her eyes.
This bad guy Kailun had actually stolen that one’s bed.
She touched the smooth surface of the coffin lid, feeling the flow of time slow down by half.
Relatively speaking, her time flow had slowed down, which meant that for others, it was an increase in time.
This was a real increase, not affecting lifespan, so Kailun’s claim that time had increased was reasonable.
It was a bit illogical, but it was normal here.
“What are you doing bringing this thing back? Isn’t it unlucky?” Afra frowned deeply, looking at the jade coffin in the courtyard.
“No, it’s not the same as a traditional coffin. In a way, it’s just an ordinary bed.”
Kailun pushed open the lid of the jade coffin, showing them the structure inside. “This is a special bed belonging to a certain important person. She’s still alive, just very weak. I borrowed the bed from her in Kuye Town.”
Afra asked, “Are you sure you borrowed it?”
The interior of the jade coffin was cozy and had a girlish feel. Sensing it carefully, there was no eerie feeling. Afra was relieved.
“Sort of. It’s just that she misunderstood me and might not understand my intentions.”
Kailun took out the blanket and pillow from the jade coffin and placed them aside. Then, in front of everyone, he took out a sharp dagger.
This dagger came from the assassin girl. Only a sufficiently sharp dagger could cut through the jade coffin under the enhancement of his immense strength.
No further steps were needed. Kailun just needed to cut it into pieces and then assemble them into a bed plank.
Its function mainly came from a special rule and aura that had been bestowed upon it. Simply cutting the coffin wouldn’t affect its essence.
“Watch carefully. I’m about to start.”
Kailun allocated most of his attribute points to strength, intending to cut the jade coffin open with brute force.
“Okay, I’m watching.”
Just as Kailun was about to strike, Vivian appeared behind him.
Upon learning of Kailun’s return, she had immediately rushed out of the dungeon.
Chrissy, unable to find Kailun, had left the manor with Helena. However, not long after they left, Kailun returned.
She had missed him perfectly once again.
The atmosphere became awkward. The appearance of two Vivians surprised Afra and Carol.
Especially the sparks flying between the two Vivians’ eyes, clearly indicating that something was amiss.
Carol and Afra exchanged glances and silently left the courtyard, leaving the space to Kailun and the “Vivians.”
“Whoosh!”
After Carol and Afra left, Kailun plunged the dagger into the jade coffin, creating a deep gash.
“First of all, let me clarify that you two have the same status in my heart. To me, you’re both special. For certain reasons, I can’t explain the origin of Illusion to you. Just think of her as your twin sister. You come from the same source.”
Kailun twirled the dagger and started cutting from another direction. “I’m done talking. You can ask me anything you want. Of course, I might not answer.”
Vivian bit her lip, her cute canine teeth leaving a faint mark. “I’m not someone who likes to make trouble. I just want to ask if that strange thought was instilled in me by her.”
This wasn’t the question Vivian wanted to ask the most, but since Kailun had said so, she had to choose her words carefully.
Kailun continued cutting without stopping. “What thought?”
Vivian: “The thought of tying you up and whipping you.”
Kailun: “…”
He stopped and looked at Illusion, who was not far away.
Her eyes darted around, and she whistled softly, her feet nervously tracing circles on the ground.
Alright, he had found the culprit.
“I understand. I’ll tie her up and whip her next time. By the way, this one is called Illusion. It’s her new name.”
Kailun glared at Illusion and then focused on the jade coffin in front of him. He only had one morning to process it, and he needed to finish quickly.
He not only had new plans to make but also many magic books to read.
His trip to Kuye Town had increased his strength considerably, but he had only learned a few ninth-rank spells.
Therefore, time was precious to Kailun. He needed more of it.
“Vivian, go and pour me a cup of tea.”
“Illusion, come and help me move this piece of jade to the side.”
“Why black tea again? Vivian, tell me honestly, did you add something strange to it again?”
“…”
Fortunately, with Illusion and Vivian accompanying him, Kailun didn’t feel bored.
……
“That scared me! I thought Kailun had discovered us. It was just an illusion.”
Paul pulled his hood down, completely covering his head, his heart pounding. To mask his aura, he even hung several garlic cloves on himself.
Charles said it was useful, so he believed him.
“It must have been an illusion. After all, we’re so far away. Even if Kailun is strong, he can’t possibly detect us from this distance.”
Charles held a magic artifact that masked auras.
He had reported the matter of Henry to the Pope last night, and she had ordered them to set off as soon as possible and bring Henry back.
After all, Henry was a ninth-rank mage. Even if they had to sacrifice him to someone else, it wouldn’t be a loss.
At the same time, the Pope had given him another task: to investigate Saint Chrissy’s situation.
He had learned from the Pope’s magic letter that Saint Chrissy hadn’t contacted her for a while, and her previous replies had been perfunctory, which made the Pope very uneasy.
To ensure that the Saint hadn’t encountered any accidents, he would secretly gather information.
Moreover, Koya, also a ninth-rank mage, would be waiting for him outside the Royal City, which gave Charles more confidence.
“I hope this plan goes smoothly. Every encounter with Kailun brings trouble.”
Paul sighed. To be safe, they hadn’t brought Harry along for this mission. He was staying alone in a secluded town.
They hadn’t left Harry with the alliance. The White Jade Alliance wasn’t trustworthy.
Fortunately, he had survived every encounter with Kailun.
Although he had lost many things each time, be it his sister, his aunt, or some important “functions.”
Now, all he had left was Harry and a desire for revenge.
“Let’s keep a low profile. We’ll leave immediately after the auction and not linger. I’ve already set up a teleportation anchor point outside the city. We’ll run as soon as there’s any trouble.”
Charles first checked the scrolls hidden in his sleeve and, after confirming everything was in order, followed the crowd towards the city gate.
He had originally planned to follow the convoy, but Kailun’s sudden appearance had changed his mind.
“This time, I will take back everything!”
Paul hated the days when he had knelt on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably. He wanted to be a successful man. He wanted to take back everything he had lost.
……
“I heard that Kailun just returned to the manor. Should we go over?”
In their newly purchased luxurious building, the assassin girl asked.
Chrissy hesitated for a moment and shook her head. “Forget it. Kailun seems very busy. Let’s not disturb him for now. Although I can’t wait to see him, I don’t want him to dislike me. By the way, it’s time to report to the Pope again. Can you handle it for me?”
Helena: “You always ask me to handle it for you. What if the Pope finds out?”
Chrissy sat by the window, looking in the direction of Kailun’s manor. “It doesn’t matter if she finds out. I don’t want to go back anyway. Anyone who wants to go back to that oppressive place can go. If there’s anything I want, it’s to figure out how to lure the Pope here. Although the Pope is ten years older than me, Kailun probably wouldn’t mind, right?”
When she mentioned the Pope, many novel ideas popped into Chrissy’s mind. The current Pope was only twenty-eight years old, mature and intellectual, like a mother figure.
The Pope was probably raising her like a daughter, but now, this “daughter” was thinking about how to “harm” her and share eternal pleasure.
Chrissy giggled, giving Helena a headache.
Helplessly, she had to take out Chrissy’s communication device and help her write the report. There was no other way. She was also a traitor and had to cover for Chrissy.
So when did this miserable life begin?
Helena recalled past events… It probably started when she met Kailun.
He was a demon!
……
The morning passed quickly. It was almost 1:00 PM when Kailun finished making the bed plank he wanted.
The new bed plank was circular, large enough to sleep six or seven people, with plenty of space to roll around.
After all, most of the time, the core members were Afra, Anna, and Ella. Occasionally, when exchanging “feelings,” he would go to Hilna and Winnie’s rooms.
With this new bed plank, he wouldn’t have to run around anymore. Not only would he have more time, but he could also use the remaining time to study magic in “sage mode.”
To become a great mage, one had to make sacrifices.
After a quick lunch, Kailun left the task of perfecting the new bed to Phils. At 2:00 PM, he took Carol and Bella, the dragon girl, to the Chamber of Commerce and found Ella.
“Are the preparations for the auction of the twin elves, the Lucky Potion, and the ninth-rank green-feathered bird ready?”
Kailun got straight to the point as soon as he saw Ella.
Ella stood in front of Kailun, looking at him with a complex expression. “Everything is ready according to your instructions. We just need to wait for the auction to officially begin.”
After a month of interaction, her goodwill towards him had reached 50, considered the level of “budding affection.”
She used to avoid Kailun, afraid of being bullied by him.
But as time passed, she realized it was completely unnecessary. Kailun was very busy and didn’t have much time to spend on her.
After accepting reality, Ella felt a bit disappointed.
She had become the “Queen of Commerce” in the eyes of others, but in the eyes of this demon, she was still a little puppy.
Ella was a bit annoyed. She took a step forward, pressing her ample bosom against his chest. “Is there anything else you want to ask?”
She looked up at Kailun with a seductive gaze.
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