Chapter 177: Chrissy’s Intel
Kailun couldn’t refuse, nor did he want to.
This time, he handed the initiative to Carol, letting himself follow her lead.
Carol’s body was warm and soft, like a boneless creature in his arms.
The bright light of the study illuminated her fair face, a faint blush tinting her perfect features.
Her movements were gentle and devoted, her tongue soft and insistent, each touch sending shivers down his spine.
Perhaps because she was too immersed, Carol’s breathing quickened, like a runner nearing the finish line of a long race.
To prevent Kailun from escaping, she wrapped her arms around his back, pressing him firmly against her.
Ten minutes later, Carol, breathless and on the verge of suffocation, released Kailun. She looked at him with her lively eyes, a thousand unspoken words hidden within.
Kailun wiped the remaining saliva from the corner of her mouth with his finger. “I know you have many questions, and so do I. The scenes in your dreams aren’t entirely real. They can only be used as a reference. I believe you will find the answers one day. When that day comes, I hope you won’t call me shameless.”
He chuckled, suddenly finding this situation quite amusing.
With Carol’s potential, there was a high chance she would learn about the events of the past. Would she be angry if she knew he had “claimed” her first?
Probably not. After all, her goodwill was already at 98, just a step away from eternal devotion.
“I might not call you shameless, but I can’t guarantee I won’t do something strange,” Carol said with a smile, holding Kailun’s hand.
Kailun pinched her bottom with his other hand and said menacingly, “Don’t even think about doing anything strange. If you want to be like Phils, I might have to show you what true cruelty is.”
“It’s only natural for Master to bully his little maid, so I’ll be waiting~”
Carol took a step back, picked up the scroll on the table, curtsied with her mini-skirt, and left the study, satisfied.
All she wanted was his acknowledgement, and since she had achieved her goal, she could retreat gracefully.
She could use similar methods to ask for kisses from Kailun tomorrow. As for going further?
If the surprise Kailun mentioned didn’t satisfy her, she might really resort to unconventional means.
Thinking about this, Carol giggled and skipped down the hallway.
“This girl is becoming bolder and bolder.”
Kailun wiped the remaining saliva from his lips, shaking his head with amusement.
But he didn’t dislike this feeling. Carol, with her unique personality, brought him more joy.
Looking at the moon hidden behind the clouds outside the window, Kailun stretched.
A new round of plans had been set in motion, and this time, it was much more interesting.
After analyzing the latest intelligence, Kailun had learned about some of the movements of the Temple of the Celestial God and the White Jade Alliance. It was worth mentioning that “Temple of the Celestial God” here specifically referred to the Empress’s faction.
If nothing unexpected happened, the mastermind behind this was the mysterious Empress.
The unknown was the most worrisome, but the Empress’s intervention actually made Kailun feel more at ease.
He contacted Kailson, Roden, and Philip through his communication device, asking them to prepare for departure and reach the Abyss as soon as possible to meet with the old Dragon King.
After making the necessary arrangements, he returned to his bedroom. Currently, not only Afra, Ella, and Anna were there, but also Illusion and Hilna.
Except for Hilna, who wanted to escape, the others looked eager to try. They believed they could defeat Kailun with their numbers.
Five against one. The advantage was theirs.
“Time is limited. Who wants to fight first?”
Kailun walked to the window and drew the curtains.
Hilna, who hadn’t fully recovered yet, immediately burrowed under the covers and hid.
“Alright, let’s start with the impatient princess. Illusion, help me catch her.”
Seeing Hilna’s panicked expression, Kailun’s smile widened.
“Sister Hilna, you can’t escape this time. Surrender and atone for your sins!”
Illusion excitedly pulled back the covers, grabbed Hilna’s feet, and pinned her down. “Kailun, come quickly! I caught her! Bully her hard!”
“Vivian, what are you doing? Let me go!”
Hilna panicked as Kailun approached. She kicked Illusion with her feet, but couldn’t shake her off.
“No way! Watching you scream in misery is my second greatest pleasure. Kailun, hurry up! I want to see Sister’s belly swell up like a pregnant woman!”
Illusion clung tightly to Hilna’s feet, enjoying this opportunity for revenge.
She hated Hilna. In her previous life, she had even scattered her ashes.
She couldn’t scatter Hilna’s ashes now, but she could take revenge in a different way.
“Fight! Fight!”
Ella clapped excitedly, her shyness forgotten.
The “sisterly battle” in front of her excited her nerves. She wanted to see a good show.
Afra and Anna exchanged glances and sat at the head of the bed, watching the drama unfold with a detached air.
Faced with Illusion’s enthusiastic invitation, Kailun naturally wouldn’t refuse. He walked over to Hilna, pinched her lips, and then, in front of everyone, silenced her.
Unable to speak. This was Hilna’s current predicament.
Her mind in turmoil, Hilna felt like she was broken.
……
The night had just begun, and the city was still bustling.
Tonight, Paul, Charles, and Koya attended the White Jade Alliance’s banquet. Paul had already reached a certain level of cooperation with Charles.
The three of them would infiltrate the White Jade Alliance and try to seize control.
Charles said that if Paul behaved well, the Pope would withdraw the bounty on his head. Paul, still absorbing Henry’s memories, chose to cooperate temporarily to gain Koya’s trust.
Although Koya favored him, she wouldn’t betray the Temple of the Celestial God for him. Therefore, Paul, who wasn’t a true ninth-rank mage yet, made a wise choice.
The three of them signed a contract to ensure the smooth takeover of the White Jade Alliance.
For Charles, this was a last resort. With Koya protecting Paul, he couldn’t kill him. After consulting with the Pope, he had taken a step back.
It was worth mentioning that Koya had been severely reprimanded by the Pope for this incident, and most of her resources for the next ten years had been cut.
“Saint Chrissy sent me some important information. She said that the next conflict might be at the second mine. She also told me that Kailun has already sent a few vice presidents to the Abyss.”
In the banquet hall, Koya took Charles and Paul to a corner to discuss matters.
However, judging from their positions, she was clearly closer to Paul. Her hand was already linked with his arm.
Paul asked, trying to suppress his disgust, “New conflict… Do you mean a new war? Are you saying that bastard Kailun is planning to send reinforcements to the Abyss?”
Koya looked at Paul with affection. “That’s right. Chrissy said in her magic letter that the Abyss is likely to attack the second mine. She asked us to be prepared and catch them off guard.”
“She’s probably trying to borrow a knife to kill, using the White Jade Alliance’s knife to eliminate the Abyss and gain favor with the Pope. By the way, does the Pope know about this?” Charles interjected.
Koya shook her head. “I haven’t told the Pope yet. She left the decision to us, asking if we want to give her a surprise.”
“Actually, I don’t trust Chrissy. I think any woman who gets close to Kailun will fall for him. You know, Kailun is a devil. No woman can escape his clutches once he sets his sights on her.”
Paul tried to pull his hand away, but couldn’t free it from Koya’s grasp.
After reaching an agreement, he had moved Harry to a safe place. Otherwise, Charles might continue to threaten him.
He had been lucky to escape Koya’s advances these past few days, but as time passed, he noticed that her patience was wearing thin.
Charles quickly retorted, “Don’t talk nonsense! The Saint’s loyalty was personally acknowledged by the Pope. She said the Saint is doing this to extract more information from Kailun. Koya, you only received this important intel thanks to the Saint’s efforts.”
Although Charles had his doubts, he still firmly believed in the Pope’s judgment.
‘What a good dog,’ Paul thought to himself, looking at Charles.
Charles seemed to sense something and glared at Paul.
Koya timely stepped in front of Paul, blocking Charles’s gaze. “The question now is whether we should report this to the Pope. My suggestion is to report it and let Her Holiness decide. What we need to do is build good relationships with the people at the banquet and try to use them to eliminate the Abyss and the Xiya Kingdom.”
Koya released Paul’s hand. “Go and dance at the banquet. Didn’t that old man invite you just now? Go on.”
Paul: “I… Alright.”
He wanted to refuse, but he didn’t. He also wanted to contact other ninth-rank mages.
No matter how close Koya was to him, she was still from the Temple of the Celestial God. To gain additional power, Paul had to approach others.
After Paul left, Charles asked, “Just say what you want to say. Your lover boy is gone. I really can’t understand why you would offend the Pope for a sinner.”
“It’s none of your business. You should address me as Senior.” Koya lowered her voice.
Charles: “Senior? No, you don’t deserve that title. Just say what you want to say. If there’s nothing else, I’ll go and contact the other high-ranking members of the White Jade Alliance.”
Seeing Charles’s impatient expression, Koya got straight to the point. “Tell me where Harry is.”
“Why are you asking about Harry’s location?” Charles looked at Koya’s old face in surprise. “Do you want to kill him? Tsk, tsk, tsk. I didn’t expect you to do such a thing. You’re really opening my eyes. But I’m sorry, I don’t know where he is now.”
“No, you do.”
Koya wasn’t angered by Charles’s mockery. She said with a blank expression, “The night we separated, I saw you secretly cast a tracking spell on Harry. Besides Paul, you’re the only one who knows his location. I don’t care who Paul was before or who he met, but from now on, he belongs to me.”
Koya was serious. She could see through Paul’s insincerity, but she had been pretending not to care.
But the more she tried to hide it, the more she cared. She couldn’t resist wanting to possess everything that belonged to Paul.
Charles looked at Paul, who was dancing with the old man in the hall, and asked, “Aren’t you afraid that Paul will find out if you do this?”
Koya also looked at Paul with a doting smile. “What does Harry’s death have to do with us? It’s just that his time has come. What I want to do is take advantage of the situation and capture Paul’s body and soul. Then he won’t be able to refuse me anymore.”
By then, she wanted to indulge in madness with Paul. Capturing his body and soul was her desire.
Koya said seriously, “300,000 gold coins and some ninth-rank resources. Tell me where Harry is.”
Hearing Koya’s generous offer, Charles’s eyes lit up. “As expected of a senior. Your vision is much broader than mine. Let’s sign a contract. I’ll tell you where Harry is hiding after we sign it.”
Charles’s attitude changed drastically. Even he would need some time to save up 300,000 gold coins, let alone ninth-rank resources.
An insignificant Harry wouldn’t affect him. If Koya added a bit more money, he might even tie Paul up and throw him on her bed.
After all, the current Paul was just a flashy ninth-rank mage. He couldn’t defeat Charles.
They glanced at Paul again and then quickly signed the contract. With the contract scroll in hand, Charles revealed Harry’s hiding place to Koya.
After completing the transaction, they rejoined the banquet. They were also tasked with infiltrating the White Jade Alliance.
Paul didn’t realize that his only remaining companion, Harry, had been targeted by Koya.
“Ugh…”
As the old man in front of him wrapped his arm around his waist, Paul almost threw up from disgust. He endured the discomfort and continued dancing, but the old man’s hand was already moving downwards.
If it weren’t for the fact that this old man was considered a powerful figure among ninth-rank mages, Paul would have pushed him away.
Disgusting.
……
“After figuring out the technique, the copying speed has increased significantly. We might even be able to go back tomorrow afternoon.” Fox in the tomb wiped the sweat from her forehead.
Shirley, who was helping her, sighed helplessly. “Do you have to work so hard? You haven’t slept for several nights. Are you missing Kailun and want to go back early?”
Fox glared at Shirley. “Don’t talk nonsense. I’m not sleeping because I’m an eighth-rank mage. Not sleeping for a long time doesn’t affect me much. As for going back to see that heartless Kailun, he’s not worthy!”
Shirley put away the sound recording stone. “I’ve recorded your words. I’ll tell Kailun later. I hope you’ll have the same attitude when you face him.”
“No, no, no!”
Fox hurriedly dropped the parchment scroll in her hand and ran to Shirley, snatching the sound recording stone. “Although I’m not afraid of Kailun, there’s no need to create conflict. You know about this. Don’t tell anyone else.”
“Crack!”
Fox smashed the sound recording stone on the ground.
“Oh, I understand. I have another one. Smash it too.”
Shirley glanced at the broken stone and took out another one, handing it to Fox.
“…” Fox silently took the sound recording stone from Shirley. “I feel like you’ve changed. You’re becoming like that bad guy.”
“Maybe I’ve been corrupted by him. My mind seems to have awakened. I’m thinking more and seeing things from a higher perspective.”
Shirley tapped her head, self-deprecatingly. “It’s like I’ve been living in a daze for almost twenty years and suddenly woke up. Besides, I’ve discovered a strange phenomenon. Anyone who spends a long time with Kailun will be greatly influenced.”
Fox was curious. “What kind of influence?”
Shirley walked around Fox, her gaze lingering on her fluffy tail. “I can’t explain it clearly. It’s more like an influence on their behavior and speech. It’s subtle and silent. That’s why I said I’ve been corrupted by him.”
In a way, Shirley wanted to thank Kailun. If it weren’t for him, she might still be seen as a hopeless fool.
“Strange words. I don’t understand.”
Fox crushed the sound recording stone in her hand. She couldn’t let Kailun hear this, or she would definitely be bullied.
Recalling the memories hidden in her mind, Fox felt that the gentle and sincere Kailun was really attractive.
“If that guy was more honest, I might treat him better. It’s a pity that he only knows how to bully us.”
Fox sighed and returned to her previous position, picking up the parchment scroll. She rubbed her eyes and continued copying.
She had to finish her work as soon as possible so she could go back. If she was late, the “easy” dragon girl might be gone.
It wasn’t that she didn’t want to sleep, but a dream she had two nights ago had scared her.
She had dreamed of things that hadn’t happened, and the most vivid memory was of Kailun dying in a valley in the Xiya Kingdom. She hadn’t even been able to see him one last time.
Out of fear and worry, Fox had temporarily given up on sleeping. It seemed that she couldn’t even sleep well without Kailun by her side.
“Phew~”
Fox took a deep breath and continued writing.
Shirley took out a third sound recording stone. She looked at it, hesitating whether to give it to Kailun. After all, this stone not only recorded Fox’s bold words but also some of her sleep talk from a few days ago.
……
On a quiet night, some were fighting, some were working, and some had already finished their “battles.”
After an unknown number of hours, Kailun was sitting on the bed, flipping through a ninth-rank magic book.
He was surrounded by jade-like legs, a sea of white flesh. With a casual touch, he could grasp a handful of softness.
Currently, only Illusion, who had fallen asleep, was in his arms. Her petite figure made her the perfect pillow.
Kailun glanced at Illusion, who was sitting on his waist, and focused on the magic book.
They were all too weak. He should invite Phils and Chrissy tomorrow.
And he had to criticize Afra. She had almost broken her record for the shortest duration.
She said that with so many people watching, her body was more sensitive, but Kailun didn’t believe her.
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