Chapter 175: Old Dragon King: I Don’t Understand!
“You’re saying you found reinforcements, and they’re from the Xiya Kingdom? Are you taking me for a fool, Old Wolf?”
Deep within the Abyss, the old Dragon King, Bolton, looked at the gray-haired Werewolf King with a skeptical gaze.
Such a lie might fool the others in the Abyss, but trying to deceive him was pure wishful thinking, especially since his granddaughter was currently staying at Kailun’s manor.
If Kailun had any plans regarding the Abyss, Bella would definitely know.
For Bolton, leaving Bella with Kailun served two purposes: first, to protect her from the worst-case scenario. He didn’t want to see Bella die at such a young age.
Second, to gather information about the Xiya Kingdom. Although he was old, he could sense the crucial role Kailun played in the recent changes.
Looking at the entire world, almost all kingdoms and forces had been affected by him. Valuable knowledge, through cheap books, had spread to every household, and a large number of talented individuals had gathered in the Xiya Kingdom, forming a new power.
The old forces, under pressure, had established the White Jade Alliance, but their seemingly powerful union was merely for self-preservation.
Even the arrogant Temple of the Celestial God had become more cautious, their repeated setbacks forcing them to maintain a certain level of rationality.
From any perspective, Bolton wouldn’t believe the Werewolf King’s words. He believed his own intelligence network was far more comprehensive than the Werewolf King’s. If Kailun truly wanted to provide support, he wouldn’t have contacted the Werewolf King.
“Believe it or not, they will arrive in the Abyss in five days. We need to be prepared to attack and reclaim the mines in one swift strike.”
The Werewolf King remained unfazed. He walked up to Bolton and patted his shoulder. “Don’t overthink things. The world is constantly changing. Only those who adapt can survive. Times have changed. The Abyss is no longer the same.”
“What do you mean by that, Old Wolf?!”
Bolton was enraged by his words. He pushed the Werewolf King away and growled, “Your clan is still intact, with over two million members. Of course, you don’t care. After all, your hatred isn’t that deep. But don’t even dream about persuading me to let go of anything. The Dragon Clan has dwindled to just Bella, a single seedling. Are you going to compensate for our losses?”
When he mentioned this, Bolton realized something. The Abyss wasn’t united. Some races harbored deep hatred, some had been completely wiped out, and some remained intact.
Due to various factors, the Abyss was divided into several factions, with the Werewolf King representing the conservative faction.
Looking back now, Bolton even felt that these well-preserved races had been deliberately spared by the Temple of the Celestial God.
This feeling hadn’t been obvious before, but after losing the mines, he felt that many people had changed.
“Hey, old man, you’re really stubborn. I never said we wouldn’t fight the Temple of the Celestial God. Why are you so worked up?”
The Werewolf King wagged his tail and changed the subject. “By the way, where’s that little girl Bella? I haven’t seen her for a while. Without Bella and Fox, the entire Abyss feels less lively. It’s a bit strange.”
“It seems you really don’t know. That’s to be expected. If your intelligence network was strong enough, we wouldn’t be having this conversation.”
Bolton sneered and walked away, leaving the Werewolf King standing there with a sly smile.
He felt that he should make plans early, as the Werewolf King had already given him a clear hint.
Just as he took a few steps, Bolton received a message from Bella. She informed him through a magic letter that Kailun would send reinforcements from the White Jade Alliance to help them win the war.
Bolton: “???”
The Werewolf King had received support from Kailun, and he had received support from the White Jade Alliance, which was being manipulated by Kailun… So would the next step be the Temple of the Celestial God sending troops to fight against themselves?
What was going on?
He wondered if he was too old to keep up with the times. Why did these simple words, combined together, form a book he couldn’t understand?
……
Meanwhile, Bella didn’t know how much mental trauma her message had caused the old Dragon King. She was just following Kailun’s instructions.
Kailun had told her to inform Bolton in advance so he could be mentally prepared. The reinforcements would arrive in the Abyss in three days.
After completing Kailun’s request, Bella went to the library and found Winnie and Hilna buried in books, diligently absorbing knowledge.
Hilna, with her sharp senses, was the first to notice Bella’s arrival. She brushed her red hair aside and asked, “Bella, are you here to read?”
Winnie, hearing Hilna’s voice, also turned around and looked at Bella curiously.
They both had a good impression of this naturally approachable girl and were very kind to her.
“Um… Well… I have some questions I’d like to ask you seniors.”
Bella swayed her slender dragon tail and shyly poked her index fingers together.
Hilna chuckled. “We’re not really seniors. Your strength far surpasses ours. You should be the senior here. But feel free to ask us anything. If we know the answer, we’ll definitely tell you.”
Winnie closed her magic book and smiled sweetly. “Me too.”
“Then I’ll ask…” Bella first looked embarrassed, then stepped closer and asked curiously, “Seniors, do you have any ways to trick Lord Kailun into bed? I want to have children with him, lots and lots of little dragons!”
Bella’s eyes sparkled with an unmissable light, so bright that Hilna, the “defeated dog,” couldn’t bear to look.
However, what was even more heartbreaking than the light was Bella’s question. Hilna asked herself, she was just Kailun’s plaything, always led by him.
Asking how to trick Kailun into bed?
She had never experienced that because she was the one being controlled.
Recalling those nightmarish days, Hilna shuddered.
“Sorry, I don’t know the answer to that question. You should ask Winnie. I’m leaving!”
As if reminded of something unpleasant, Hilna grabbed a book on potionology and left the library.
“Did I offend Senior Hilna?”
Bella’s tail drooped listlessly. She felt like she had done something wrong.
Winnie, seeing Bella’s expression, couldn’t help but feel a surge of maternal instinct. She thought it would be interesting to have a daughter as well-behaved as Bella with Kailun.
Thanks to their occasional “tasks,” Winnie’s goodwill towards Kailun had reached 70. This kind of goodwill, born from intimate contact, was more intense than ordinary goodwill, so she would consider things from a long-term perspective.
“It’s okay. She probably just remembered something unpleasant.”
Winnie pulled Bella to the seat Hilna had just vacated and patted her head. “I can give you some advice about your question, but I can’t guarantee it will work.”
She thought for a moment, tilting her head. “In my impression, Kailun is a very strong-willed person. He has a purpose for everything he does. He might seem carefree, but he’s actually in complete control. He’s good at understanding people and manipulating their emotions. However, when it comes to genuine feelings, he’s more passive. At least, that’s how I feel.”
“What do you mean, Senior Winnie?!”
Bella leaned closer, listening attentively to every word.
This elegant young lady gave Bella a sense of warmth, like she had found the maternal love she lacked.
“I feel that Kailun only takes the initiative under special circumstances, such as with people he dislikes or wants to target. Otherwise, he’s more passive with others. Carol and Afra are prime examples. So I think you should play hard to get and not be so ‘easy.’”
Winnie patted Bella’s head with a serious expression. “For a psychologically twisted pervert like Kailun, you need to use a different approach. Otherwise, you’ll just be like everyone else.”
“Teach me, Senior Winnie!”
The more Bella listened, the more excited she became. She felt that this young lady must be someone who had “been there, done that.”
However, she didn’t know that Winnie was just sharing her own thoughts, ideas she hadn’t had the chance to test yet.
“Hehehe, listen carefully. We must proceed step by step, secretly advance our plans, strike at the root, encircle and attack…”
Winnie puffed out her chest proudly. She suddenly felt a sense of recognition.
To lead Bella to the “promised land,” she would definitely take the lead and try it herself.
……
“Thump!”
Hilna bumped into Kailun at a corner in the corridor. He caught her by the waist, preventing her from falling, but the book in her hand dropped to the floor.
“Kai… Kailun…”
Her pupils constricted. Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. She was doomed.
“So it’s the little puppy. I thought it was an assassin.”
Kailun released Hilna’s waist and bent down to pick up the book. In fact, he had already sensed Hilna’s approach, but he hadn’t chosen to avoid her.
He casually flipped through the book and glanced at its contents. “It’s good that you’re studying, but human knowledge of potionology hasn’t progressed for a long time. There are many mistakes in this book. I’ll update it later.”
Kailun had learned a lot of knowledge during his time with Fox, and potionology was one of the minor subjects.
The book in his hand hadn’t been updated for many years. It was far behind the Abyss’s progress.
“Sorry, I have something to do. I’ll take my leave.”
Hilna bowed her head to Kailun and turned to leave, but he grabbed her wrist.
“You don’t seem as confident as before. That’s not a good thing.” Kailun pulled her closer. “Remember the bet we made? You still owe me one. We agreed that you would personally carry Shirley to my bed. Let me calculate the time. Shirley and Fox should be back in about three days after finishing their copying work. That’s when you’ll fulfill your end of the bet. Understand?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Kailun felt someone pinch his waist. He didn’t need to guess to know it was Carol. The little girl must be angry about his “favoritism.”
“So you still remember…”
Hilna opened her mouth, her beautiful face filled with worry. She clung to Kailun’s hand. “Can we change the terms? I can replace Shirley. You can do whatever you want to me.”
Kailun tugged at the chain around Hilna’s neck, pulling her closer. “A bet’s a bet. It’s disappointing that you, a princess, don’t even have this much grace. Besides, do I need your permission to do whatever I want to my pet?”
“…” Hilna bit her lip, her face full of grievance.
She didn’t want to talk about Kailun with Bella because she felt that she was special to him.
He seemed to bully her tirelessly, never satisfied.
She had indeed targeted Kailun, but none of her plans had succeeded. Unless… the things in her dreams were real to a certain extent.
Hilna suddenly recalled her previous dreams. The occasional touch of reality made her feel something different now.
“Are you spacing out again? You don’t look well. But I can help you cheer up.”
Seeing Hilna spacing out, Kailun simply picked her up and tucked her under his arm. He could still bully this disobedient princess many more times.
He might have been a bit busy recently and hadn’t paid her enough attention, but with the new bed, Kailun felt that he could balance things out.
However, Kailun didn’t take Hilna back to his bedroom. He took her straight to the courtyard.
It was only a little past 11:00 AM, not lunchtime yet, so Kailun felt that he could spare some time to “comfort” Hilna and revise the book at the same time.
Carol didn’t follow Kailun to the courtyard. She found the two elf sisters and decided to personally prepare a sumptuous lunch for him.
Of course, adding some “special ingredients” was standard procedure.
Kailun arrived at the courtyard and sat down, letting Hilna straddle him.
To avoid being thrown off, she had to tightly grip Kailun’s waist with her long, shapely legs, as if trying to break his back.
However, this not only failed to avenge her earlier humiliation but also made Kailun feel even more comfortable.
Her figure was mature and seductive, a rare beauty.
Fortunately, Hilna was wearing a long red dress today, so the bright skirt could conceal many “unsightly” marks.
Kailun slipped one hand under her skirt and opened the potionology book with the other. “I don’t need to teach you what to do, do I?”
“Can you be normal? This isn’t good for your health. Or can we do it tonight?”
Hilna panted slightly, her arms wrapped around Kailun’s neck. He had her completely under his control.
Although one hand wasn’t enough to fully “control” her, he could constantly change his grip, each attempt bringing a different experience.
“You don’t need to worry about me. I’m confident in my constitution.”
Kailun chuckled and allocated his attribute points to constitution and mental power.
The former was necessary preparation, and the latter was needed to revise the potionology book. It had been a long time, and many details had become blurry. Without the boost of his strong mental power, he might not be able to remember them.
“You know I hate you. Why do you still like doing this? Shouldn’t this kind of thing be more enjoyable with someone you love?”
Hilna complained, but to avoid further trouble, she still reached under her skirt.
Kailun had given her the initiative. If she didn’t do anything, she would probably face a more severe punishment. Compared to the unknown punishment, Hilna, who was already used to this, didn’t resist much.
“Ugh~”
Hilna first arched her back, then couldn’t help but moan. When she opened her eyes again, she was already sitting down.
Feeling satisfied, Kailun shifted his attention to the potionology book on the table. He took out his pen and started revising, lost in thought.
The content hadn’t been touched for a long time, so his writing was a bit rusty at first. It took him about ten seconds to get back into the groove.
However, once he started writing, a kind of mental inertia took over. As long as he progressed step by step, he could freely navigate the ocean of knowledge.
He could adjust his writing speed at will, fast or slow, shallow or deep. Even his grip on the pen could be easily modified.
“Flip!”
Soon, Kailun turned the page, indicating that he had finished checking the content on that page. It took him one minute.
However, this slow speed was only temporary. Soon, Hilna showed her adaptability.
To avoid disturbing Kailun, she wrapped her arms around his neck and placed her mouth on his shoulder.
Hilna nibbled on his shoulder with her teeth, effectively suppressing her moans.
But as Kailun’s revisions accelerated, the sound of flipping pages and Hilna’s gasps could no longer be contained.
The “flipping” sounds became faster and louder. There seemed to be other sounds mixed in, but they were hard to discern.
Kailun was extremely focused. Even the beauty in his arms couldn’t disrupt his rhythm.
His control over speed and pressure had reached a meticulous level. If he focused even more, he might even be able to pierce through the deepest layers of the book with his pen.
However, Kailun didn’t do that. Seeing Hilna’s distracted expression, he patted her bottom and said, “Pay attention to the book. If you see any mistakes, point them out.”
“I… I can’t. My mind is a mess. I can’t understand anything.”
Hilna shook her head, releasing Kailun’s shoulder. She felt like she was constantly being tossed and turned. Occasionally, when she glanced up, she could only see afterimages of Kailun’s hand movements.
Let alone pointing out mistakes, she couldn’t even clearly see the content on the page.
“That’s a pity. How about this? I’ll quiz you on the content later. For every mistake you make, I’ll add one minute.”
Kailun sighed. The foolish princess was truly useless.
The only consolation was that she was pleasant to “use.” If this idiot couldn’t improve, she could only be used as a “plaything.”
“I’ll die!”
Hilna, in a daze, quickly protested. “You can’t quiz me like this! I’ll definitely die from the quiz! I’m not familiar with the content of the book. I can’t handle such a quiz.”
“Is that so? Then let’s make it five seconds per mistake. I’m going to speed up the quiz now.”
Kailun cleared his throat, flipped to the first page of the potionology book, and asked quickly, “In what year did the concept of potionology originate? Who was its founder?”
“I know… It’s… It’s… Ugh~”
Hilna wanted to cry. She knew the answer, but she couldn’t say it.
Flushed with shame, she could only bite Kailun’s shoulder again.
[Hilna’s Goodwill +10, Total Goodwill -35]
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