Chapter 58: Phils’s Self-Guided Tour
“So she sent spies? She doesn’t trust me at all. Come, let’s go greet our guests.” Kailun flicked Phils’s forehead again and started walking.
She rubbed her head, a small yelp escaping her lips, before rushing after him and looping her arm around his. When she wanted to be, Phils could be incredibly alluring.
The location was a valley east of the Royal City, shaped like the Chinese character for “field.” Two roads intersected at the center, dividing it into four quadrants.
The valley’s sides were bare slopes, unsuitable for ambushes.
This meant the two roads and the exits were crucial. On the surface, Princess Hilna, with her superior forces, held the advantage.
They reached the center of the valley and spotted Shirley, leading a group of soldiers. She was meticulously inspecting every nook and cranny, searching for hidden mechanisms or magic formations.
“Shirley, fancy meeting you here. Checking so thoroughly? Don’t you trust me?” Kailun approached within ten meters, his confidence stemming from Roden’s presence.
“I’m merely ensuring the princess’s safety. Please don’t interfere with our work,” Shirley replied coldly.
Even the princess was no match for Kailun. Knowing her place, she had no desire for a confrontation.
“Don’t worry, I wouldn’t dream of it. I’m just here to… prepare the venue. Don’t mind me.”
He snapped his fingers. A hundred men carrying large crates appeared behind him.
“Fill the valley with these. Make it beautiful.”
The men opened the crates, revealing their contents: Sunset Flowers.
Sunset Flowers were peculiar plants. Pitch black, they didn’t rely on sunlight. Instead, they absorbed minuscule amounts of magic from the air.
Brewed into tea, they offered a negligible magic recovery effect. Not exactly a precious flower.
But weren’t they a tad too ominous for a wedding?
Shirley couldn’t decipher his intentions. She decided to withdraw to avoid further conflict, but she planned to return for another inspection once Kailun left.
“Kailun, why the flowers?” Phils asked after Shirley and her men were gone.
“You’ll find out the day after tomorrow.” He wasn’t ready to reveal his hand just yet.
The flowers weren’t meant for the princess. They were a gift for the Second Prince and the High Priest.
Remember the poison they had been infected with?
While potent, it was possible for someone like Harry to temporarily suppress it. Kailun’s goal was to exacerbate its effects.
After a day of exposure to sunlight, Sunset Flowers emitted a peculiar fragrance. Harmless to ordinary people, it triggered a volatile reaction in those infected with the poison.
Once Lodis was dealt with, Hilna would be easy prey.
And once his plan reached fruition, he would lock both princesses in the same cell for a double kill.
“Come, keep me company. It’s still early. I’ll take you home to choose your room later.”
He led her to a large boulder, spread a blanket, and gestured for her to sit with her legs outstretched.
Resting his head on her lap, he nuzzled his forehead against her stomach. “Wake me up when Roden and the others are done. Preferably by licking my ear.”
Phils nodded eagerly.
Lying on the same boulder where he had died in his past life, Kailun felt strangely at peace. Drowsiness washed over him, and soon he was fast asleep.
Once she was sure he was out cold, Phils let her curiosity get the better of her. She gently stroked his hair, then carefully pinched his nose. The thrill of messing with the “big bad villain” was exhilarating.
This power, this control, was as intoxicating as being controlled by him.
It was a thrilling new discovery, a perfect blend of excitement and satisfaction.
If she woke him up, she would be punished, and that was exciting.
If he remained asleep, she could continue her exploration, which was equally thrilling.
[Phils has kissed your cheek. Favorability +5.]
[Phils has touched your abs. Favorability +5.]
[Phils has squeezed your… sensitive area. Favorability +5.]
…
“Kailun, wake up. It’s getting late. We should head back.”
Phils gently nibbled on his earlobe, her tongue tracing the shell of his ear.
Kailun stirred, a wave of annoyance washing over him. He nuzzled her thigh, but his eyes snapped open when he saw the notifications from the system.
Kailun: “!!!”
He had taken a nap, and somehow Phils had single-handedly raised her favorability rating to eighty? Even free labor didn’t yield results this quickly!
He scrolled through the notifications, each one more ridiculous than the last. She had taken advantage of him while he slept?
Unacceptable. It seemed tonight she would be getting her wish: a one-way ticket to his dungeon.
“Did you do anything… strange while I was asleep?” he asked casually, wiping his slightly damp face with his sleeve.
“N-no! Of course not! If I had, I’d gladly accept any punishment you see fit!” Phils blushed, her voice firm despite her flustered state.
“Very well. I’ll believe you… for now.” He glanced at the waiting carriages. “Let’s go home. I need to feed a certain someone after dinner.”
He stretched and started walking, leaving Phils to scramble after him. She quickly caught up and slipped her hand into his.
They walked side by side, their shadows lengthening as the sun began to set.
…
Back at the manor, they had dinner. To further lower Ella’s favorability, Kailun made her eat from a small bowl placed by his feet.
As expected, her favorability plummeted to -90. With tonight’s activities, he might even reach -100.
Not that it mattered much. Ella’s true worth lay in her business acumen, not her combat prowess.
After dinner, he handed Phils two food boxes and led her to the dungeon.
Her eyes widened as she recognized the prisoners. “Princess Vivian? Miss Winnie? What are you doing here?”
Vivian: “…”
Winnie: “…”
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