Category: As a villain, I just want them to behave

Chapter 264: Kailun is a Demon!

Sharp teeth pierced his skin, and a long, drawn-out gulp sounded beside his ear.

The slight sting didn’t bother Kailun. In fact, as Ottovia Nuonuo’s tongue lapped at the wound, he felt a strange sensation.

His body temperature rose slightly, as if he was being affected by something. It was hard not to suspect that her blood-sucking had other effects.

What race did Ottovia belong to, anyway?

Kailun glanced at her long, pointed ears. They looked similar to the elf sisters at his manor.

However, the small wings on her back indicated that she wasn’t an elf. Her blood-red vertical pupils added a touch of exotic charm.

She also had sharp horns that resembled those of a dragon.

Overall, she was aesthetically pleasing and alluring.

He couldn’t tell her race. He would have to ask her later.

As he was pondering, Kailun suddenly felt a burning gaze. Turning his head, he saw Fox staring at him resentfully.

He had been too busy lately and had neglected her. Now, facing her directly, he felt awkward, a sense of guilt washing over him, as if he had played with a girl and then abandoned her.

He smiled sheepishly at Fox, but she snorted and turned away, clearly angry.

In contrast, Illusion, who had spent more time with Kailun, didn’t seem jealous. Seeing this amusing scene, she hid behind them and chuckled.

Isabella, accustomed to such scenes, shook her head helplessly. If it were anyone else, they would have been “attacked” with a kitchen knife countless times.

However, as one of the beneficiaries, she wouldn’t comment too much. Thanks to her close proximity to Fate, she had made significant progress in the path of Fate Magic.

The current scene brought back memories of her previous life. To her, those extra memories were like a dream, important but not that important.

They were important because they had helped her grow significantly in Fate Magic.

Compared to her past life, her current life was much more interesting. She experienced something new every day, and everyone in the manor was talented. She loved it here.

The most dejected one was Fate. Having exhausted all her means, her remaining power was meager.

She hung her head, sighing every three seconds. She had been so close.

Perhaps her luck was just bad.

As the embodiment of Fate, she felt for the first time that her luck wasn’t that good after all.

Now, Fate could only accept her fate. Even if she committed suicide and was reborn, she wouldn’t have another chance.

Every rebirth would take hundreds or even thousands of years. By the time she returned, Carol and Ottovia might have already achieved transcendence.

She could still handle Ottovia, the Unlucky Entity, but with the addition of Carol, it would be impossible.

All paths were blocked. All she could do was surrender to fate.

‘I’ve almost become a pet. How embarrassing.’

She glanced at Ottovia, who was clinging to Kailun, and sighed again. It seemed Ottovia’s “capture” was imminent.

She had schemed for so many years, and everything had benefited Kailun.

Aaah, how frustrating!

[Fate’s goodwill -2, Total goodwill 28]

Kailun, sensing the change in Fate’s goodwill, looked at her. He supported Ottovia’s bottom with one hand and stroked Fate’s head with the other. “Miss Fate, are you looking at me like that because you want a sip? Blood is a no-go, but Holy Water should suffice.”

Fate, now covered by a robe that Fox had found for her, bit her lip and finally said, “You win.”

These words meant she had completely given up.

“You flatter me.”

Kailun chuckled, the weight on his shoulder suddenly lightening.

“I’m curious about the loophole you mentioned earlier.” Fate looked up at the crack in the sky. “You don’t have much time left. If you don’t act now, it’ll be too late.”

Kailun carefully sensed his current state. His special ability had returned to normal. He could once again allocate his attributes, even Carol’s power.

He had asked Carol and Fox about his special ability before, but they couldn’t give him a definite answer.

Fox had stolen Fate and changed the original fate lines. Carol had destroyed the world and restarted new fate lines. As for why his power manifested in this way, it was unknown.

“Just wait and see. You might be surprised.”

Kailun patted Ottovia’s back. Her aura had returned to normal.

She hadn’t stopped sucking his blood because she found it more effective than the “Holy Water.”

After being reminded by Kailun, Ottovia reluctantly withdrew her fangs, but she didn’t move her mouth away from his neck. She continued to lick the wound with her nimble tongue.

One, to help him heal with her saliva, which had regenerative properties. Two, to ingest the overflowing blood. She wouldn’t waste anything.

Since it felt rather pleasant, Kailun didn’t stop her.

Fate kept staring at the crack in the sky, lost in thought.

Everything was back on track, and everyone returned to their tasks.

……

“Aaah! Why? Why is this happening?!”

Paul, imprisoned in the dungeon, woke up with a start. After experiencing the scene in the valley, he remembered everything.

He finally understood why Kailun had targeted him, why he had always been a step ahead. Most of his questions were answered.

That damn Kailun had stolen his sister, his aunt, his childhood sweetheart… He had taken everything.

He was filled with hatred. Not only had he been easily killed by Carol in the previous life, but he had also been suppressed by Kailun in this life, suffering so much injustice because of Kailun’s revenge.

“Why are you doing this to me?!”

He punched the wall in agony.

The most despairing thing was that he had lost all hope of turning the tables. Now, he was just a forgotten prisoner.

Kailun hadn’t even looked at him in that scene. His head had been severed by Afra’s casual strike.

Being ignored by his enemy was the biggest blow.

“Paul, is that you, Paul?!” Harry’s voice came from the next cell.

“Harry?” Paul stopped punching the wall.

Harry quickly replied, “It’s me, Harry. It seems we’ve both been betrayed by the Pope.”

“Bang!”

Paul punched the wall again. “Not just the Pope, but also Kailun, who’s disguised as the Pope. He’s been using us all along. We’ve become his dirty gloves, discarded after he’s done with us. He’s a demon! He deserves to die!”

“Sigh…”

Hearing Paul’s words, Harry sighed deeply. It was over, completely over.

Chapter 263: So Many Villains!

Kailun: “…”

He looked at his reddened hand and then at Fate’s reddened bottom. He wanted to slap her again as punishment, but he was also worried about giving her pleasure.

He wondered if “perverts” were naturally attracted to each other. It seemed like he was always encountering them.

After a moment of hesitation, Kailun extended his middle finger and poked her with a blank expression.

A direct hit, in and out.

Fate: “!!!”

Fate, caught in a daze, scrambled away, her legs trembling.

A strange sensation enveloped her sensitive soul, overflowing and soaking her legs.

This unprecedented feeling made her panic, her body reacting in a strange way.

[Fate’s goodwill +5, Total goodwill 30]

Fortunately, she quickly regained control, suppressing her instinctive desires.

“That’s too much~”

She muttered softly, her voice laced with a hint of unfulfilled longing.

“Forget it, I’ll forgive you. If you’re still alive in the new world, I’ll come find you. If you die, don’t blame me!”

She made a heart shape with her hands in front of her chest, deliberately squeezing her breasts together to emphasize the pinkness.

How shameless.

Kailun couldn’t help but glance again…

“Hee hee~”

Fate chuckled, a golden magic circle appearing beneath her feet. She poured all her remaining power into it.

The once pure white world was now filled with colors.

Kailun tried to stop her, but a barrier blocked his path. He could only watch helplessly.

Not only was Fate’s presence fading, but his own was being consumed as well. This special world probably belonged solely to Fate.

He wasn’t anxious about losing control. He could sense that Carol’s attributes were increasing further, surpassing that blurry line.

It was as if the wool had returned to the sheep.

As he waited, Fate’s advantage didn’t expand. Her progress seemed to be stuck at the starting stage, a familiar force constantly interfering.

Fate sensed Ottovia Nuonuo’s aura and frowned, a bad feeling creeping into her heart.

But before she could think further, a giant crack appeared beside Kailun in this pure white world.

Isabella, her gray hair flowing, peeked her head through the crack and waved at Kailun. “Found you!”

Fate: “???”

What did they think her personal domain was? Why could these people enter and leave as they pleased?

And it wasn’t over yet. Carol jumped in after Isabella.

Seeing Carol, Fate felt a sense of defeat.

It was over.

Her last resort had failed. She couldn’t think of any way to win.

“Are you alright?”

Carol walked up to Kailun and checked him carefully. After confirming he was unharmed, she sighed in relief.

“I’m fine. Thanks to you all. Otherwise, I would have been in real trouble.” Kailun patted Carol’s head.

Carol pouted and rolled her eyes at him. “It’s our duty. You can trust us more. We’re not idiots.”

“I know, I’ll change next time.” Kailun pointed at Fate. “Since that’s the case, I’ll leave her to you.”

Carol turned to look at the dejected Fate. “No problem.”

She walked towards Fate calmly, the barrier that had blocked Kailun having no effect on her.

“Aren’t you going to run?” Carol asked, standing in front of Fate.

Fate raised an eyebrow and remained silent. “…”

“Giving up? That’s a pity. I was just getting started.”

Carol sighed and dragged Fate by the neck towards Kailun.

Illusion found a suitable set of clothes for Kailun to change into. After all, his nakedness was distracting her.

The group returned to the valley through the crack, taking Fate with them. Kailun immediately noticed Ottovia Nuonuo, lying on a special magic formation.

Her face was pale, and she looked like she was about to die.

This magic formation had a sacrificial effect, mainly used to disrupt Fate’s actions. The task of finding Kailun had fallen to Isabella.

Ottovia’s current strength was far inferior to Fate’s, so her consumption was much greater. She was practically drained.

With Fate suppressed, Isabella’s daily coin toss had a high accuracy rate.

Sensing Kailun’s gaze, Ottovia’s dim eyes regained their sparkle. She struggled to get up from the magic formation and stumbled towards him.

“Let me have a sip, just one sip.”

Ottovia used her last bit of strength to jump into Kailun’s arms, her sharp fangs bared as she stared at his neck.

She wanted to bite him. The intense hunger was gnawing at her sanity.

Her craving for “Holy Water” had transformed into a craving for blood. The “Holy Water” could no longer satisfy her.

But her remaining rationality stopped her from biting down.

Carol, holding Fate by the neck, chuckled. “Ottovia contributed a lot. If Isabella hadn’t found you in time, she might have been ‘finished’ along with Fate.”

Hearing this, Ottovia bared her teeth. Was this her choice?

No!

The poor Ottovia was tossed back onto the magic formation like a pillow, becoming a “consumable.”

Having recovered her memories of the previous life, she remembered Carol’s terror. All she could do was tremble and beg for mercy.

Compared to Carol, Kailun was a saint.

He supported Ottovia’s small bottom with his hands. Her body was as soft as if she had no bones.

Looking at her pale face and dimmed eyes, he didn’t refuse. He only reminded her, “Be gentle. Don’t do anything unnecessary.”

With his permission, Ottovia bit down on his neck, her sharp fangs sinking into his flesh.

“Mmm~”

Weak as she was, she couldn’t pierce his skin. The feedback made her teeth ache.

Ottovia looked up, tears welling up in her eyes, her expression pitiful.

First Carol, then Kailun. They were all as bad as Fate.

“My fault. Try again?”

Kailun chuckled awkwardly. After leaving that world, his strength had returned to the Pope’s level, so his physical strength had also increased. It was normal for the weakened Ottovia to be unable to break his skin.

“Really?” Ottovia looked at him cautiously.

Kailun: “Really.”

“Then… okay.” Ottovia carefully lowered her head and successfully sank her teeth into his flesh.

[Ottovia’s goodwill +10]

Chapter 262: Not Fighting Anymore?

Analyzing the fate lines wasn’t going smoothly. Even the powerful Carol encountered some difficulties.

While waiting, Kailun had Fox and the others come to the valley. Along the way, they witnessed many unusual phenomena.

However, no spectacle compared to the shock they felt upon arriving at their destination. Seeing the naked Fate, Fox and Illusion exchanged mischievous glances with Kailun.

Ottovia and Isabella, on the other hand, looked at him as if he were a pervert.

Their worldviews were constantly being shattered. Kailun always managed to surprise them.

But for Ottovia, this shock was quickly replaced by an even greater one. She recognized Fate’s face.

Even if Fate had tried to hide her face, it wouldn’t have worked. After all, a naked Fate was too conspicuous.

“Ahahaha, you’ve been reduced to this state!!!”

Ottovia clutched her stomach and burst into laughter, her voice echoing through the valley.

“Are you trying to laugh yourself to death? Say something!” Ottovia’s expression was incredibly smug, her delight at seeing Fate’s downfall evident.

So-called Fate, nothing more than this.

She was slightly weaker than Fate, which meant she was roughly equal to Kailun.

Fate’s crushing defeat implied that she was far weaker than Kailun.

And since she was roughly equal to Kailun, her strength was far greater than Fate’s.

She felt satisfied, content, and more confident.

For a moment, Ottovia felt like her life was complete. Thank you, Kailun.

[Ottovia’s wish has been greatly fulfilled. Goodwill +88, Total Goodwill 25]

The changes in a girl’s goodwill were always unpredictable. Sensing Ottovia’s shift in mentality, Kailun mischievously left her alone with Fate.

He took Fox and Isabella to help Carol. These two were also knowledgeable about the path of Fate. The only regret was that Fox had lost her talent.

“Tsk.”

Fate clicked her tongue in annoyance. She hadn’t expected Kailun to actually call Ottovia over.

Falling from grace, the stark contrast made her heart race and her skin flush.

It was somewhat embarrassing, but not as unbearable as she had imagined.

“Poor Fate, I never thought you’d end up like this. If you beg me, I’ll find you some clothes.”

Ottovia knelt in front of Fate, her arms crossed, a smug smile on her lips.

“Foolish Ottovia, do you really think I’ve lost?”

Fate shook her body, letting her golden hair fall forward to cover her sensitive parts.

Ottovia, unmoved, stuck out her tongue. “What else? With your strength completely suppressed by Carol, you’re just an ordinary person. I can’t imagine any possibility of you turning the tables.”

Fate glanced at Kailun and said, “That’s why you’ve always been toyed with by me. A true winner doesn’t focus on temporary victories.”

“Keep bragging. No matter how much you brag, your clothes won’t magically reappear.” Ottovia rested her chin on her hands. “Give up. You can’t outsmart Kailun. That guy’s heart is even darker than yours, completely blackened. But I have to thank him. Seeing you worse off than me makes me happy.”

“How petty. Look how smug you are.”

Fate teased her, but she wasn’t angry. They chatted like old friends who hadn’t seen each other for a long time.

The only difference was that it was now Fate, not Ottovia, who was on the losing end.

Time passed slowly. After an unknown amount of time, one of the fate lines in Carol’s hand suddenly snapped.

She abruptly turned to look at Fate and saw her smiling.

‘You fell for it~’

Carol read her lips.

It happened so quickly that by the time Ottovia reacted and tried to restrain Fate, it was too late.

Fate transformed into a stream of light and surged towards Bella. However, Kailun, standing beside Bella, reacted instantly. He pushed Bella away, letting the golden torrent engulf him.

The scene changed, and they appeared in a completely empty world.

Everything was pure white. Except for Fate, who stood before him in all her naked glory, Kailun couldn’t see any other colors.

Fate, back in her human form, stood naked in front of Kailun. She clenched her fists, wanting to punch him in the face.

Fate: “…”

[Fate’s goodwill -5]

This guy always ruined her plans. She had finally accumulated enough power and found an opportunity, but Kailun had destroyed it all. This time, she was truly angry.

Kailun looked down at himself, also naked, and felt his empty attributes. It was a strange feeling.

Fortunately, it wasn’t just him. Fate was also stripped of her powers, without any mana.

He took a step closer and grabbed her wrist. “So you were trying to kidnap Bella?”

He had underestimated Fate after all. He had relaxed for a moment at the last second, and now, thinking back, he felt a chill run down his spine.

If Bella had been captured, it would have been the worst possible outcome.

Fate’s performance had fooled everyone. After all, a normal person wouldn’t be so calm after being stripped naked.

Kailun had learned about Fate through Ottovia. According to the information, Fate viewed all humans as ants. No one had ever seen her shadow, let alone her body.

“Yes.” Fate met his gaze without fear. “If I had captured her, I would have won. It’s all your fault. How are you going to compensate me?”

She had been so close to success. She had acted faster than Carol but a step slower than Kailun.

She was in a bad mood. Now, all she could do was sacrifice herself to correct the fate lines.

As the embodiment of Fate, she wouldn’t truly die. She just had to wait for a certain number of years to be reborn. The biggest loss would be letting Ottovia take the lead.

As for Kailun, he would either lose all his power or die directly due to the corrected fate lines. The only variable, Carol, would also be restricted to a certain extent.

“Reward? Oh, right, I should reward you generously.”

Kailun grabbed Fate’s hand, spun her around, and then raised his hand, bringing it down hard on her perky bottom.

“Slap!”

A resounding sound echoed through the pure white space.

“Bastard!” Fate cried out.

Before she could struggle, Kailun’s hand struck again.

“Slap!”

Fate: “Let go of me!”

[Fate’s goodwill -1]

Kailun ignored her pleas and continued slapping her.

“Slap!”

[Fate’s goodwill -1]

“Slap!”

[Fate’s goodwill -1]

……

“Slap!”

[Fate’s goodwill +1]

[Fate’s goodwill +2]

Ten minutes later, Kailun, his hand red, paused.

Fate, now lying on his lap in a different position, looked up at him with teary eyes and asked, her voice filled with a strange anticipation, “Not fighting anymore?”

Chapter 261: Strange Tastes

“Isn’t it a bit inappropriate for everyone to be here…?” Fate forced a smile. Being actively exposed and passively exposed were two entirely different experiences.

She had been teasing Kailun before, but now that she was about to be stripped bare, she couldn’t help but feel panicked.

“It’s okay, they’re all family. Besides, they have what you have.” Kailun pressed down on Fate’s shoulder, preventing her from retreating. “You know, I’ve always wanted to try choking “fate”. It seems my wish will finally come true today.”

Carol traced a finger across Fate’s neck. “Be careful not to break her neck. Otherwise, the cleanup will be troublesome.”

The pure-hearted Bella was surprised. “Wouldn’t that be too cruel?”

Fate understood that Kailun and Carol were playing good cop, bad cop, but she didn’t doubt that Carol was capable of such brutality.

The current Carol seemed much calmer than her past self, vastly different from the world-destroying witch. However, she had recovered her memories and could do anything.

Fate’s smile stiffened. “Give up. You can’t change the course of fate. All your efforts will be in vain.”

Carol: “That’s not certain. Have you forgotten what we did in the previous life? Now, just be obedient and accept your fate. Kailun is a gentle person. He won’t hurt you.”

“Carol is right.”

Kailun nodded in agreement, his hand already reaching for the sash around Fate’s waist.

If she willingly surrendered the fate lines, it would save him a lot of trouble. But unfortunately, with her hands bound, Fate could only be a lamb to the slaughter.

“I feel like we’re the bad guys,” Bella whispered, observing the scene. From her perspective, Kailun and Carol were the villains forcing themselves upon a helpless girl.

But even if Kailun was the villain, she would stand by his side without hesitation. This was Bella’s resolve.

While Bella was contemplating life, the “villains,” Kailun and Carol, had already made their move. Kailun untied Fate’s sash, while Carol pinned her down.

Bella covered her eyes with her hands, but the gaps between her fingers allowed her to witness their “atrocities.”

With a flurry of muffled cries and giggles, Kailun and Carol swiftly stripped Fate of all her defenses.

Moments later, Bella saw Fate sitting before them, naked and vulnerable. Tears welled up in her eyes, but her lips were curled into a defiant smirk, like a bullied girl next door.

With her hands tied behind her back, she couldn’t cover her body with her arms. She could only sit on the ground, shielding her most private parts. As for her exposed upper body, there was no way to hide it.

She had a stunning figure, fair skin flushed with a rosy hue, proud curves, and a slender waist that could be grasped with both hands. She was a true work of art.

Even Bella, as a woman, couldn’t help but stare at Fate, comparing herself to her in her mind.

“I’ll go take care of business. I’ll leave her to you. Have fun. It doesn’t matter even if you break her. She’s useless now, at least to me.”

Carol tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and walked away with the clothes woven from fate lines.

To her, Fate could no longer change the situation. She only needed to trim and modify the fate lines from the previous life to complete her task.

“You’re despicable! How could you do this to a pure maiden? You’ll definitely go to hell! I hate you!”

Fate squeezed out a few tears, her ample chest heaving dramatically.

Kailun remained unmoved and flicked her forehead. “You’re over ten thousand years old. You can’t be considered a maiden anymore.”

[Fate’s goodwill -1, Total goodwill 15]

“Kailun, has anyone ever told you that revealing a lady’s age is very ungentlemanly?” Fate glared at him, her face dark.

Kailun looked at her with surprise. This entity’s focus was always unusual. She wasn’t even angry about being stripped naked, but mentioning her age directly decreased her goodwill. She seemed rather frivolous.

However, Kailun wasn’t deterred by the decrease in her goodwill. He said matter-of-factly, “Have you ever seen a gentleman strip a girl naked?”

“Oh, right. You have nothing to do with the word ‘gentleman.’”

She turned to look at Carol, who was tearing her clothes apart, and sighed. “You’re too rough. Without my help, the fate you weave will have huge loopholes. When the time comes, even if you beg me, it’ll be too late. How about this, sign an alliance contract with me, and I’ll help you.”

Kailun shook his head. “No, thanks. Instead of signing a contract, I’d rather strip you of your power. Remember my Fox? The path of Fate suits her quite well.”

However, Fate’s reaction was nonchalant. She shifted her crossed legs. “You can’t do that. Give up. Human power has its limits. Even if you kill me, you can’t make her replace me.”

Kailun discreetly glanced at the glimpse of “spring scenery” Fate had just unintentionally revealed. This entity was always trying to seduce him. If he didn’t know better, he would think she was trying to “cradle-rob.”

He agreed with Fate’s words. Fox wasn’t strong enough to master the path of Fate, even with his help. It would be incredibly difficult.

“I’m more curious about your attitude. You don’t seem to mind my gaze at all. Aren’t you afraid of being ‘eaten’ by me?”

Kailun poked Fate’s delicate cheek with his finger.

Judging from her appearance alone, she looked only twenty-three or twenty-four. Her personality seemed similar. It was rare for someone to maintain such a youthful mentality after living for so long.

Ottovia Nuonuo was because she spent most of her time sleeping. But what about Fate?

He saw interest in her eyes, similar to Chrissy’s, but not entirely the same.

Fate closed her legs, which were whiter than snow, and smiled faintly. “Guess.”

Kailun shrugged and stood up, looking towards Portland. “Instead of pointless guessing, I’d rather take you to see Ottovia Nuonuo. I’m sure she’ll be delighted to see you in this state. Guess what her expression will be?”

Fate chuckled awkwardly. “…You’re kidding, right? Do whatever you want to me, but please don’t involve that unlucky entity.”

She was indeed in a weakened state, but if Ottovia saw her like this… she would be mocked for tens of thousands of years.

And if Kailun took advantage of the situation, would she be “broken”?

Although it was something to be worried about, Fate felt a long-lost excitement.

[Fate’s goodwill +5]

Kailun: “???”

He suddenly wondered if this entity had some strange tastes.

Chapter 260: Capture

At this moment, Fate wasn’t stronger than Carol. Although she had many escape methods, Carol wasn’t easy to fool.

Carol, nearing her full power, was a nightmare for the world. She could even destroy the entire world single-handedly.

She was excessively strong, defying common sense.

According to Ottovia Nuonuo, the world’s destruction was inevitable, which also meant that Carol’s emergence was inevitable.

This conclusion had been reached ten thousand years ago. Fate was truly a mysterious thing.

The abilities he currently possessed were somehow related to the Fate that Fox had stolen, but the reason for their specific manifestation was unknown.

Regarding his own growth, Kailun initially speculated it was linked to the degree of his influence on the world. The greater the impact, the more power he could borrow.

The majority of the attributes he “borrowed” likely came from Carol. Only her attributes could support his growth rate.

Based on the fact that his attributes were gradually decreasing while Carol’s were continuously increasing, this speculation seemed plausible.

However, there were still many inconsistencies, and even Kailun couldn’t find a definitive answer.

He could ensure the overall direction was correct, but the finer details could only be optimized later.

“Where are we?”

Bella, waking up from her sleep, asked, tugging on Kailun’s collar.

Her thoughts were jumbled, as if she had just woken up from a strange dream, unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy. Only when she was in Kailun’s arms did she feel a sense of completeness.

“A valley outside the Royal City with a special meaning, but that’s all in the past now.”

Seeing that Bella was awake, Kailun shifted into a comfortable position and lay down on the rock. “There’s nothing to do now. If you’re bored, you can sleep a little longer. The troublesome entity has already left.”

Bella, lying on top of him, shook her head, her beautiful lavender hair cascading over him.

She looked around and, seeing no one else nearby, slowly lowered her head, resting it on his chest, listening to his reassuring heartbeat.

“Is it almost over?” she asked.

Kailun twirled a strand of her hair with his finger and looked up at the sky. “Yes, this mess will be over soon. In the future, we can sleep in every day and never have to stay up late reading books again. No work, no worries about being attacked, no worries at all. Thinking about it makes me feel a bit lazy, but it doesn’t sound bad.”

“Thank you,” Bella said, nuzzling his hand.

Kailun: “What are you thanking me for?”

Bella moved closer, her face close to his, and gently rubbed her horns against his forehead. “Without you, I might have died without knowing why, like Grandpa said. I could accept that before, but now there are more people I can’t let go of. It’s good to be alive.”

Hearing her words, Kailun rolled over, pinning Bella beneath him and stopping her sentimental thoughts. “If you keep overthinking, I’ll shut your mouth and make you whimper. We’re in a special situation now. No one will see us even if we do something ‘weird’ out here.”

After Fate left, only he and Bella remained. There were no outsiders here. If he wanted to, he could take advantage of this opportunity to “bully” Bella.

She blushed and swallowed nervously. “You promised to help me continue the Dragon lineage, but you’ve been putting it off for so long. You’re such a liar. But let’s forget it for now. That kind of thing… that kind of thing should be done at home.”

Bella was quite traditional. It would be difficult to “bully” her in the wilderness.

If Kailun insisted, she wouldn’t refuse, but he clearly didn’t have the time for that now.

“Alright, I’ll let you off the hook this time. I won’t be so easygoing next time. Just wait until you give me a nest of little dragon girls.”

Kailun scratched her chin. “Let’s wait for Carol and the others. I hope everything goes smoothly for them.”

“Hng~”

Bella closed her eyes contentedly, like a kitten being petted by its owner.

This scene was quite pleasing to Kailun. Beautiful girls always had a way of tugging at his heartstrings.

He teased Bella for a while longer before releasing her hands. But then, her tail wrapped around his waist.

She always did this, clinging to him with her tail whenever her emotions fluctuated.

Her tail was incredibly dexterous, capable of movements beyond imagination, like a nimble little hand, with a cool touch.

Don’t ask how Kailun knew this. He had “tried” it before.

Ten minutes later, the crack in the sky expanded further, and terrifying magic erupted from the distant horizon.

Just as Kailun thought this world was about to collapse, Carol appeared in the valley, carrying someone in her arms.

“Thump!”

“As expected, I finally caught her. This entity is much stronger than I anticipated.”

Carol tossed Fate at Kailun’s feet and smoothed her slightly messy hair.

She had almost let Fate escape.

If she had remembered fewer spells, she might not have been able to capture her.

It was a bit of a fluke, but she had succeeded.

“Well, well, well. Long time no see.”

Fate, her hands bound and magic suppressed, smiled at Kailun. Carol had already removed her veil.

Her beauty was flawless, giving her a mature and alluring aura.

But what Kailun cared about most was her expression. Even as a prisoner, she didn’t show any signs of dejection.

“Long time no see. I didn’t expect you to be so optimistic. Have you considered what will happen if you lose?” Kailun asked, crouching down in front of Fate with Bella in his arms.

“I have, but would you really kill me?”

Fate smiled faintly and puffed out her chest. “You wouldn’t, right? You would at least take a beautiful girl like me as a concubine. I know your personality. You’ve always been like this, haven’t you?”

Fate wasn’t worried about being killed by Kailun. Even if he did, it wouldn’t matter.

As an entity connected to the concept of Fate, she couldn’t truly die. Even if the world was destroyed, she couldn’t be truly killed.

Hearing her slander, Kailun’s face darkened. He turned to Carol. “What should we do next?”

Carol smiled and patted her skirt as she crouched down beside Kailun. “Naturally, we need to change the existing fate lines and strengthen the current ones.”

She pointed at Fate’s clothes. “See those clothes? They’re woven from fate lines. Now, let’s strip them off and restore everything to its original state.”

Hearing her words, Fate’s heart skipped a beat. She looked at Kailun and saw him smiling mischievously.

Knowing him well, she felt a flicker of panic.

Chapter 259: The Chase

“Hey, can you hear me?” Chrissy waved her hand in front of Hilna, who looked dazed and lost in thought.

“What just happened…”

Hilna grabbed Chrissy’s hand and looked at the people around her. “I just saw Kailun, in the valley outside the Royal City. Not just him, I also saw Afra and Shirley. If you’re interested, you can ask Shirley. I need a moment to calm down.”

She pointed at Shirley, and everyone’s attention shifted to the knight.

Shirley raised her hand. “We learned about Kailun’s secret through what just happened.”

Phils put her arm around Shirley’s shoulder. “Tell us everything. We’re all waiting. Kailun and Bella disappeared, and then you and Hilna lost your souls. We want to know what happened. Most importantly, is Kailun in danger? That guy always carries everything on his own.”

Although Phils was a bit “perverted,” her concern for Kailun was genuine. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have worked so hard to manage the affairs of the Xiya Kingdom.

During Kailun’s absence, all matters, big and small, had passed through her hands. She was undoubtedly the busiest person in the manor.

She had indeed gained a noble title and prestige, but those weren’t the most important things to her.

Shirley hesitated and glanced at Hilna. “Should I really tell them?”

Hilna, surprisingly, smiled. “Yes, why not? That guy always keeps secrets and bullies us. Revealing his secrets is just a fair exchange. Besides, you’re the one revealing them, not me. He can’t kill you, can he?”

“Thank you very much.” Shirley clutched her stomach. “I suddenly have a stomachache. I need to use the restroom. Excuse me for a moment.”

But Anna and Ella blocked her way. “Kailun said not to leave. Haven’t you noticed that everything outside the courtyard has become quiet?”

Chrissy took out a whip from somewhere and blocked Shirley’s path.

Vivian was even more outrageous. She pulled out a mace.

“Alright, alright, I understand. Although it sounds unbelievable, the truth might be…”

Shirley retreated to Hilna’s side and recounted everything she remembered.

With her memories restored, she knew what had happened in the past. As Hilna’s deputy, she was also aware of Winnie and Anna’s stories.

Even if more people learned the truth about this frozen world, it wouldn’t affect anything.

Perhaps Kailun had already considered this, which was why he didn’t warn Hilna and Shirley when he saw them.

After about half an hour, the entire courtyard fell silent.

This was the first time they learned that there was another possibility for the world, another possibility filled with unknown secrets.

Everyone fell silent. Anna and Ella exchanged glances and lowered their heads.

Based on the information they knew, they were all perpetrators, people who had hurt Kailun.

Although their actions weren’t as severe as Hilna’s, they weren’t much better.

Now they finally understood Kailun’s motives. In a way, he had been lenient with them. If he had been more ruthless, they might have already been dead.

Ella suddenly felt grateful for her business acumen and her beauty. She decided to be more proactive with Kailun next time she saw him, as a form of compensation.

Anna, with her goodwill rating at 100, felt even more guilty. She silently went to a corner and crouched down, lost in thought.

Vivian finally understood why Illusion had surpassed her in status so quickly. She regretted being a step too late. Winnie accompanied Anna, squatting down beside her.

Phils and Chrissy exchanged glances. These two “heartless” individuals were more concerned about the future.

The elf sisters and the three little knights gathered together. They hadn’t played a significant role in the story, not even existing in some parts.

How ironic.

……

After Fate left, Kailun carried Bella to a large rock and sat down, staring at the crack in the sky, lost in thought.

Fate had disappeared from his perception, and his attributes were still rapidly declining. He had done everything he could, and he had given all the necessary instructions.

What else was there to do?

Kailun didn’t feel any sense of urgency. Having reached this point, all that remained was composure and calmness.

As Afra had said, he should trust everyone more, trust that Carol, Illusion, and the others could handle the rest.

There was no need for him to do everything himself. The people around him were also capable, their talents in certain areas no less than his own.

Perhaps it was time for him to relax and enjoy the show.

“But there’s just one last thing.”

Kailun pinched Bella’s cheek and smiled.

If the information Fate had given him was accurate, then he had one last thing to do.

Fate intended to destroy the entire world, and Kailun had a similar idea, but he would only destroy a part of it.

The current events had already caused irreversible damage to the world. Destruction and reboot were the only options left.

Only a few could survive complete destruction, and rebooting meant repeating the same mistakes. Kailun didn’t have the energy for that.

The best course of action now was to destroy the corrupted parts and create new, suitable parts.

It sounded difficult, and it was indeed difficult, but it wasn’t impossible.

When it came to exploiting loopholes and finding bugs, perhaps no one was more suitable than Kailun. If he could cleverly utilize his unique abilities, he might have a chance to weave a new set of rules.

But all of this depended on Fate being captured. Until then, he could only wait patiently.

Thinking this way, he stroked Bella’s horns. The little one was still asleep, leaving him with no one to talk to. He was a bit bored.

……

“Stop chasing me! Stop chasing me! If you keep chasing me, I’ll die right in front of you!”

Fate, pursued by Carol, was fleeing frantically. She could vaguely see Carol’s figure not far behind her.

Whether it was teleportation or short-range teleportation, she couldn’t shake off Carol completely.

It was truly a headache. Just as she was about to succeed, Carol, the unexpected variable, appeared.

Logically, Carol should be in her early stages of development, but why was she already close to her full power?

She quickly connected this to Kailun and the magic formation in the valley.

“It’s okay, you can try.” Carol’s calm voice reached Fate’s ears.

As an entity closely connected to the concept of Fate, she couldn’t be killed directly. Even if she died, Carol could have Ottovia manipulate time to revive her.

The world was now in a special state. Carol’s abilities were no less than Fate’s.

Chapter 258: Aim Higher

“It’s okay, it’s all in the past.”

Kailun patted Afra’s back comfortingly.

Looking back at the familiar scene, Kailun felt a mix of emotions.

He had finally regained everything. Now, only one step remained. Once he dealt with Fate, all his problems would be solved.

“How are things going on your end?” Kailun turned Afra around to face him.

Afra wiped her tears with the back of her hand and cupped his face. “Everything’s going smoothly. The rest depends on Carol.”

“That’s good. It seems I can relax a bit. Let’s go and chat with an old friend.”

Kailun looked at Princess Hilna, who was standing on high ground, surrounded by knights.

He also saw Shirley, the knight, standing beside Hilna with a look of realization.

Everyone in this special scene remembered their past lives. The more people who knew the truth, the larger the crack in the sky became.

Fate seemed to have the initiative now, but it wouldn’t last long.

Kailun and Afra walked through the battlefield, and everyone made way for them.

In fact, except for a few key individuals, no one else had memories of their second life. They made way for Kailun because they were afraid of Afra’s strength.

In this scene, Paul was the peak combat power of the Xiya Kingdom. However, Afra had easily killed him. The immense fear made many people drop their weapons.

“Long time no see, Princess. Did you miss me?”

Kailun and Afra walked up to Hilna. He reached out and messed up her crown.

Hilna clenched her fist, then sighed deeply. “Now I see that everything that happened was my own fault. I made the wrong choice. I can’t believe the Xiya Kingdom ended up like this because of me. I’m a sinner. And…”

Hilna finally let go of her obsession. She didn’t have the ability to rule a country. Taking over the Xiya Kingdom’s economy was already Kailun’s leniency towards her.

She wanted to thank him for keeping the Xiya Kingdom intact.

However, the words wouldn’t come out. After all, Kailun had also bullied her. They were even.

“And what?” Kailun asked, ruffling Hilna’s hair.

Hilna turned her head away, avoiding his gaze. “Nothing. Don’t ask.”

“Alright, then does Shirley have anything to say?”

Kailun didn’t continue teasing Hilna in front of everyone. He shifted his gaze to Shirley.

Shirley looked him up and down. “I finally understand why you can see so far ahead. If the Princess had half your learning ability, the kingdom wouldn’t have fallen.”

Hilna glared at Shirley.

She didn’t mind her praising Kailun, but there was no need to put her down in the process.

She pushed Shirley towards Kailun. “I don’t want this traitorous knight anymore. Take her. She’s yours.”

“No, don’t do this, Princess. You’ll lose me.” Shirley raised her hands in protest.

“Hmph!”

Hilna snorted.

Kailun chuckled, watching their banter. He sensed his current state and turned to Afra. “That entity has cut off the mana supply. It seems this scene is about to end. Let’s talk more when we get back. Take care of yourself. See you later.”

He kissed Afra’s forehead and then vanished into motes of light. Afra and Hilna exchanged glances and also disappeared.

“Are you going to continue?”

Back in the completely still valley, Kailun looked at the sleeping Bella in his arms and asked.

“Forget it. That scene can’t crush your will anymore. You always surprise me.”

Fate circled around Kailun. She didn’t attack him directly.

Her calculations showed that she couldn’t take Bella away from him in a short time, and continuing this might lead to unforeseen consequences.

“Sigh, this is such a headache. Why can’t we cooperate? I even gave you Galina. You should return the favor.”

Fate looked at Bella longingly. She needed a catalyst to help her achieve transcendence.

Bella possessed very special fate lines, making her the perfect sacrifice.

Kailun would also be a suitable replacement, and Carol would be even better. But the problem was that she couldn’t defeat Kailun in a short time, nor could she confront Carol directly.

“I can offer myself. Would you dare to take me, Miss Fate?” Kailun replied with a smile. “By the way, what’s your real name? Calling you ‘Fate’ feels strange.”

“If you bind your own hands and lie down on the ground, I would dare to take you. But are you willing? Names hold no special meaning for me. I am Fate, an extension of the concept itself. My transcendence is far more complete than that unlucky Ottovia.”

She returned to Kailun and excitedly waved her arms. “You must not know what transcendence is, but I, being helpful, don’t mind telling you. Throughout history, no matter how hard people try, they can only reach the ninth rank. There’s no tenth rank in this world. No one can surpass the limit. Unless they connect themselves to the world’s rules and become the embodiment of a certain concept. This is what I’m doing, and I’m almost done. If you join me, I can help you seize the concept of the Unlucky Entity and replace her as the embodiment of Time. How about it?”

Fate continued to tempt Kailun. Becoming the embodiment of a concept not only meant possessing immeasurable power but also eternal life.

Another person might have accepted without hesitation, but Kailun was different. This was what intrigued her about him.

“You’re aiming too low. Your ambition is too small.”

Kailun looked at the golden fate lines surrounding Fate. “If reaching a certain limit allows one to touch the world’s rules and grasp a certain concept, then why can’t I have them all?”

Fate was stunned. She looked at Kailun as if he were an idiot. “Besides Carol, I haven’t seen a fourth person reach that limit. So you can imagine how difficult it is. Moreover, each person can only specialize in one concept. Having them all is impossible.”

Kailun: “It’s okay, I was just saying.”

Fate fell silent, seeing the expression on his face. She realized that he was serious.

Although Kailun possessed unique abilities, it was absolutely impossible for him to have it all.

Just as she was about to speak, the golden beam of light in Portland suddenly dimmed, as if tainted by black ink, emitting Ottovia Nuonuo’s aura.

“Tsk, that entity is always causing trouble. I’m out of here. This world deserves to be destroyed again.”

Fate looked at the distant black beam of light with a headache. Before Kailun could ask, she fled.

If she didn’t run now, it would be too late. Carol, nearly at her full power, was already approaching.

She was truly terrifying. Hee hee.

“This entity might be even crazier than me.” Kailun muttered to himself, watching Fate disappear.

Chapter 257: The Past

Fate exuded a casual confidence, as if she wasn’t concerned about confronting him directly. Kailun glanced at his remaining attributes and noticed a significant decrease. He was barely on par with Fate now, perhaps slightly stronger than a single Pope. Suppressing her completely was impossible.

However, his lost attributes hadn’t simply vanished. After checking, he discovered they had been transferred to Carol, or rather, they had always belonged to her.

Adding Afra’s portion, Kailun finally understood why Carol had been able to destroy the world.

Quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes, and Carol’s power had reached a qualitative leap.

Normally, Carol wouldn’t possess such power at this stage, but the magic formation Kailun had set up had altered the original course of events.

Coupled with Afra and the others’ influence on one of the magic formations, it had led to this outcome.

This was the best result for Kailun. He had underestimated Fate’s capabilities, and the sheer amount of resources she had expended was staggering.

The world was now in a peculiar state. Kailun felt it rejecting him, his attributes constantly decreasing.

He had a bad feeling. If he couldn’t change the current situation, something terrible would happen once they were out of this special state.

He looked at his status panel, only to see the vague message: [Status Abnormal].

“Can I ask where we are?” Kailun looked at the three golden beams of light standing between heaven and earth.

“Hmm… You seem to think I’m easy to talk to. But it doesn’t matter.”

Fate leaped lightly and landed in front of Kailun. She bent down and leaned closer. “You’re the first person to see my body. Don’t you want to comment on the beauty you just witnessed? This doesn’t seem like you. Are you afraid of me?”

Her eyes sparkled with golden light. Observing this man who had “devoured” her “fruit” up close was quite amusing.

A man who had transcended the rules, a man who had almost succeeded in doing so.

This wasn’t just because of Carol and the others’ actions, but also because of his unique nature.

Although some unexpected events had occurred, the overall situation was still under her control.

Even if things went beyond her control, it didn’t matter. After being dormant for so long, she craved excitement.

If it weren’t for the Unlucky Entity, Ottovia, still being alive, she would be even more lonely.

Unlike the others, Fate had recovered all her memories. She knew what had happened in the previous life and why she had failed.

The good news was that she had achieved her initial goal. The bad news was that Carol’s problem hadn’t been solved. The biggest threat still remained.

Kailun withdrew his gaze from the distance. “It looks good, but I can’t give a more accurate assessment without touching it.”

“Heh, you pervert. I hate you even more now. If you leave Bella here with me, I might spare your life. Not only that, but I’ll also let those thieves around you live. What do you think?”

Fate crossed her arms, her expression composed.

“I can stay here with you, but I can’t leave Bella behind. Want to try fighting me?”

Kailun looked down at the unconscious Bella in his arms.

“What good would that do? You can’t be the trigger to change the world.”

Fate sighed and took out a thread of fate from her sleeve, showing it to Kailun. “This is the fate of your death in your previous life. The location is right here. Give me Bella, and I’ll give you this. Changing this fate line will allow you to exist rightfully. Otherwise, you’ll be rejected by the entire world in a moment~”

Kailun shrugged nonchalantly. “This kind of temptation is meaningless. Make your move. I’ll handle it.”

Fate: “Sigh, you’re such a boring person. Since you’ve said so, I’ll grant your wish. Now, enjoy the crushing weight of fate. Hee hee~”

She snapped the thread of fate in her hand and tossed it into the valley. A blinding golden light erupted from the broken end, engulfing the entire valley.

Kailun narrowed his eyes. When he could see clearly again, he was standing in the center of the valley.

He looked down at his feet. Bella was gone from his arms, her figure abruptly disappearing.

However, he didn’t panic. He could still feel the warmth and softness in his arms. It seemed he was now in a dreamlike state.

As for why Fate couldn’t take Bella during this opportunity, Kailun had several guesses.

In a way, the concept of Fate itself was more like an observer. Even she, who held the title of Fate, could only exert indirect influence.

She had pulled Kailun into her domain, intending to use his past to crush his will and make him despair.

But she had miscalculated one thing. Although Kailun’s power had reverted to its previous level, certain individuals hadn’t.

Two armies were clashing fiercely in the valley. Princess Hilna, standing on high ground, looked bewildered. Paul, wielding a longsword, seemed to have awakened from a dream. Afra, standing beside Kailun, had tears in her eyes.

Everyone whose consciousness had been pulled into this scene by Fate remembered their past lives. Princess Hilna finally understood why Kailun had targeted her, and Paul’s heart burned with hatred.

Afra embraced Kailun, sobbing softly. “I’m sorry. I never knew. I let you bear it all alone. I…”

The fragments of memories connected, and Afra’s emotions were almost uncontrollable.

But the most crazed one was Paul. Like a vicious dog unleashed, he charged towards Kailun. In this scene, he was stronger than Kailun.

“Die! Aaaah!!!”

He screamed like a madman, his face contorted in a ferocious grin.

He didn’t care how this situation had come about. He just wanted to kill Kailun and vent his anger.

Paul ran swiftly, charging like the wind. But he stopped halfway.

The world spun around him, and he found his head rolling on the ground.

Paul: “Uh…”

He looked up at Kailun, who was embracing Afra, her right hand still in the position of throwing a sword.

He couldn’t understand!

Both he and Kailun had become weaker, but why was Afra still so strong?

He couldn’t accept it!

That damn Kailun didn’t even spare him a glance. His rage could only be vented through the gushing blood from his severed neck.

[Paul’s goodwill -10, Total Goodwill -177]

Hilna, standing on high ground, looked at Kailun with a complex expression. Fate, observing from outside the scene, scratched her head in confusion.

What had gone wrong? Why did Afra still retain such power?

She examined the fate lines of Carol and the others and realized they were all beyond her control.

Chapter 256: First Encounter with Fate

Kailun left the dungeon after only half an hour. Taking control of Rose was just a side task.

After she signed the new contract, he brought her back to the surface.

He had a premonition that something would happen tonight, so he had no intention of sleeping.

Kailun gathered everyone in the courtyard. He first warned them about what might happen and then set up several tables for chess and card games.

Under these special circumstances, he had to keep everyone within his sight.

Anna, Vivian, and Winnie were sitting at the same table as Kailun. Rose, who had just been brought out by Kailun, went to where Shirley and the others were.

The farther away from Kailun, the better. This was the lesson she had learned.

Chrissy and Phils didn’t participate in the card games. They sat beside Kailun, squeezing against him.

For them, no entertainment was more interesting than Kailun. However, their biggest regret was that Bella occupied the spot on Kailun’s lap.

“Three of Bamboo,” Winnie said softly, playing a card.

Vivian, her legs crossed, looked at Kailun. “Pong, Five of Stripes.”

“You’ve all worked hard recently. Nine of Characters.”

Kailun didn’t play the card himself. One of his arms was around Bella’s waist, and the other was stroking Phils’ head. Bella was in charge of playing the cards for him.

Anna also glanced at Kailun. “Will you be back after you’re done with all this? Nine of Characters.”

Only Winnie was seriously studying the game. She hesitated for a moment before playing her card. “Nine of Bamboo, anyone want it?”

Vivian, her expression blank, said, “Pong.”

Winnie looked at her. “…..”

She wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination, but Vivian always seemed to “pong” her cards on purpose.

“Of course, I’ll have plenty of time to spend with you all after today. But now isn’t the time to celebrate prematurely, so I won’t jinx it.”

Kailun chuckled and pinched Bella’s waist. She understood and played a card.

Chrissy, the Saint sitting to Kailun’s left, looked envious. “Can I play next round?”

“Sorry, today’s a bit special. I have to look after this little one, Bella. I can spend a day with you alone next time.”

Kailun smiled at Chrissy.

Among everyone present, Bella was the most likely to encounter danger. To ensure her safety, he would keep her within his sight.

This was the safest method for Kailun. Because he had been a gambler, he didn’t want to gamble on anything else.

“That’s settled then, a day alone with me.” Chrissy leaned against Kailun’s shoulder and sighed helplessly.

Phils, sitting on the other side, immediately said, “What about me? What about me? You promised to punish me before. Did you forget?”

Kailun turned to her. “I already punished you. Didn’t you say you wouldn’t dare to ask again after that?”

Phils replied bluntly, “My skin is itching again.”

Kailun: “…”

Anna: “…”

“As expected of you.”

Everyone said in unison. Only Kailun could match Phils’ “perversion.”

“Hmph, indulging in pleasure all day long. You’ll be drained one day.” Vivian snorted.

In just half a month, she felt her position had declined significantly. Even the newcomer, Illusion, had surpassed her.

The most frustrating thing was that she was kept in the dark. Everyone had secrets they were hiding from her.

She was unhappy. She wanted Kailun all to herself.

“I enjoy indulging in beauty. What’s warmer in this world than beautiful girls?”

Kailun sighed and buried his face in Bella’s chest, enjoying the softness and warmth. His mood relaxed.

He didn’t need to hide his true nature in front of his family, and Bella wouldn’t dislike him for it.

Although a bit shy, Bella gently embraced Kailun. Holding him like this inexplicably gave her a sense of peace.

Seeing this, Vivian felt even more jealous. She had been the first one, after all.

She pointed at Rose at the next table with resentment. “Not just beautiful girls, you haven’t even spared the beautiful older women.”

Rose, who was drawing a card, froze.

If she weren’t at the bottom of the “hierarchy,” she would have challenged Vivian to a duel.

She had finally regained her freedom and didn’t want to be imprisoned again because of some accident.

Kailun found Vivian’s expression amusing. Just as he was about to say something, three giant beams of light shot into the sky. He looked closely and realized they were coming from different directions.

One from the Empire, one from the Abyss, and one from within the White Jade Alliance’s territory, probably Portland.

The beam from Portland was the dimmest, tainted with a faint blackness compared to the other golden beams. This blackness was Carol and the others’ doing.

“Snap!”

Kailun snapped his fingers, activating the magic formation in the valley and increasing his mana output.

No one spoke. They all looked at Kailun, a sense of tension filling the air. Chrissy and Phils, sitting beside him, clutched his arms tightly.

“Crack!”

The sound of something shattering echoed in everyone’s minds. They looked up at the sky and saw a giant crack tearing through the world, countless golden rays of light escaping from it.

As the crack expanded, the magic formation in the valley erupted, sending a massive mana torrent sweeping across the world.

Many weak individuals fainted instantly, while a few stronger ones managed to hold on for a bit longer.

When the three golden beams of light completely merged, everyone lost consciousness. The world seemed to have been paused, everything coming to a standstill.

When Kailun opened his eyes again, he was in the valley outside the Royal City, Bella unconscious in his arms.

There was no sound of wind or birds chirping. The falling petals froze in mid-air, and the moonlight was locked in a specific moment.

“Clap, clap, clap!”

The silence was broken by a round of applause. Kailun turned around and saw a veiled woman.

She had a slender figure, hair that shimmered with gold and silver, and eyes that sparkled like gems. Golden threads of light converged around her, threads of fate.

“You always surprise me. Can you tell me how you did it?”

She walked towards Kailun barefoot, a few golden threads covering her vital parts.

Kailun looked at her with amusement. “Why aren’t you wearing any clothes?”

Fate’s expression stiffened. She used more fate threads to weave a garment and draped it over herself. “It’s not that I didn’t want to, but I consumed too much mana dealing with your little trick. Fortunately, I’ve recovered most of it in the past few seconds. I didn’t expect you to be so unromantic. My opinion of you has dropped again. Do you regret it?”

[Fate’s interest in you has increased. Goodwill +1]

Kailun: “…”

Chapter 255: The Last Supper

In the afternoon, Afra and her team successfully reached the heavily guarded town of Portland. Without hesitation, Afra, empowered by Kailun, and Carol, charged through the town’s defenses.

The entire process took only ten minutes, including the cleanup.

One-third of the Empire’s forces were nothing but slightly larger ants in front of Afra and Carol, who were nearly at their peak strength.

They quickly discovered the special magic formation in the town. After a brief attempt, they found that it couldn’t be destroyed or modified.

At least not in the short term.

Looking at the magic formation, Ottovia seemed to remember something. She shared her guess with Afra and the others.

Afra immediately contacted Kailun and relayed the information.

Kailun promptly provided a solution. He suggested adding new magic formations to the existing one, attempting to alter its original effects.

This alteration didn’t need to be significant, just a slight change would suffice.

Time was limited. Kailun wanted it done within a day.

Fortunately, Carol and Ottovia were highly skilled in magic, making it possible for them to achieve this.

Meanwhile, Fate sent another magic letter to Kailun, seemingly unconcerned about the loss of Portland.

Kailun casually replied and then focused on his own task. He asked Bella to help him set up a magic formation in the valley outside the Royal City.

For a sense of closure, Kailun planned to set up a modified magic formation with a “chaos” effect in that location.

Its prototype came from the parchment scroll Winnie had given him. After months of research and analysis, Kailun had completely deciphered it.

He combined his recent learnings and made new modifications. His powerful mental power was the foundation of his magic research.

This modified magic formation was the culmination of Kailun’s months of study. Its performance would determine his “score.”

Simply put, he had amplified the original “chaos” effect countless times, hoping to push events beyond Fate’s control.

To ensure the magic formation could be activated properly, he had people transport all the magic crystals from the national treasury to the valley. The mountains of magic crystals were a spectacular sight.

With the addition of his own mana, activating the formation shouldn’t be a problem.

“I have a bad feeling. What’s going to happen?”

Bella looked at the almost completed magic formation with unease, her hands clasped tightly.

“Don’t worry, just stay by my side.”

Kailun wiped the sweat from his forehead. “Alright, I’ll be done in an hour or two. I’ll take you to eat something delicious tonight. Don’t worry too much about your grandfather. Fate didn’t kill him.”

Kailun didn’t tell the whole truth. Fate hadn’t killed the old Dragon King Bolton, but she had demanded that he bring Bella to meet her.

No matter what, Kailun wouldn’t take such a risk.

“I feel like something big is going to happen today, but I can’t explain it. My mind is in turmoil, a strange emotion is stirring within me. When I close my eyes, I see flashes of memories, like they’re mine, but I’ve never experienced them. It’s like a dream.”

Bella spoke as she helped Kailun.

“That’s a normal reaction. According to Illusion’s previous guess, the world has reached its limit.” Kailun chuckled.

Even though everything now was an established fact, his existence was still a mistake.

If only he knew about this mistake, it would have been fine. But Illusion knew, Fate knew, and Carol would know in the future. Then, the others would also know.

Illusion had repeatedly emphasized the importance of observers to Kailun. Unless he eliminated Fate from the very beginning, everything that followed would be inevitable.

From this perspective, Fate’s plan was simple. She intended to exploit the loophole and let the world correct itself.

If she succeeded, even if she couldn’t kill Kailun directly, she could still strip him of his power. After all, at this point in time in his previous life, he wasn’t strong. More importantly, Carol wasn’t strong either.

It was a move to cut off his lifeline, and Kailun had to prevent it with all his might.

His method of prevention was incredibly bold, a surprise for Fate. He hoped she would like it.

Time passed slowly as they chatted. By the time Kailun had finished all his preparations, it was completely dark.

He took Bella back to the manor, leaving only a few knights to guard the valley where the magic formation was located.

He could activate the formation even from within the manor, so there was no need to let Bella be bitten by mosquitoes in the wilderness.

That night, he had a sumptuous dinner with everyone and then took a food box to the dungeon.

If it weren’t for Phils’ reminder, he would have almost forgotten about the Queen imprisoned there.

“Kailun, why are you here?!”

Seeing Kailun, Rose, who was sitting at the desk, lost in thought, immediately stood up. Her eyes were filled with surprise and grievance.

As days turned into nights, she had thought she would be imprisoned forever.

No one spoke to her, and she would occasionally miss breakfast or lunch because the person delivering her meals had forgotten.

Rose felt that if this continued, she might starve to death in this room one day.

“Long time no see, Queen Rose. Have you figured it out yet? Oh, it’s too late to change your mind now.”

Kailun walked into the room, carrying the food box, and placed it on the table. “Eat. This might be your last meal.”

Rose shivered, her beautiful face turning pale. “!!!”

Hearing his words, she thought she had lost her value and was about to be disposed of.

Honestly, she wouldn’t have been so desperate before, but after a period of calm reflection, she couldn’t accept the thought of being eliminated.

“I think we can talk again.” Rose said stiffly, sitting down beside Kailun.

Kailun shook his head and continued teasing her. “There’s nothing to talk about. Eat first. If you’re unlucky, this might be your last meal. Cheer up. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll continue to deliver your meals, right?”

These words weren’t entirely a joke. If things went wrong, this might indeed be the last supper, not only for Rose but for the entire world. Complete collapse was a possibility.

Looking at the sincerity in his eyes, Rose felt the urge to cry.

“Can I still turn back now?” She asked, biting her lip.

Kailun opened the food box and took out the food and drinks. He propped his chin on his hand. “Let’s eat first. We can talk while we eat. Speaking of which, I do have something I need your help with.”

Rose: “…”

She wanted to ask if he was crazy, but her strong survival instinct made her calm down.