Category: Escaping Corruption: I’m Not the Dragon King’s Little Darling Wife!

34. “Master”

Calysia’s kiss was deep, deeper than any of the previous ones.

It wasn’t to prove anything to anyone else; she simply wanted to kiss her.

This time, Reina also felt comfortable.

However, Calysia’s little actions with her hands made her slightly resistant. If they were back in the villa, she might have just given in, it wouldn’t be life-threatening anyway.

In the end, it was Reina’s struggle that made Calysia give up on the possibility of taking her right there.

“Pant… Mmph…”

“Calysia… I, we are… subordinate and…”

“You are my wife.”

Calysia said excitedly, licking her lips slightly.

At the same time, she glanced at the surrounding people, who all knelt on the ground, showing the utmost respect for the Dragon King’s decision.

It’s over!

Dummy Calysia!

Reina was stunned: If they were truly declared wives, her title would not only be discovered by the high-ranking demons but would also spread throughout the streets and alleys. The story of the cold-blooded tyrant falling in love would definitely be woven into all sorts of bizarre romance tales and spread far and wide!

This title was far more dangerous than [Azure Scale], [Knight Commander], and [Personal Maid]!

“Master Calysia, please don’t tell anyone about this!”

Reina’s body felt weak. Calysia had done something that drained her strength. As she spoke, she leaned against Calysia.

Her blushing and shy appearance was just like a little wife!

At this moment, Fire’s face was red with excitement, as if their relationship was exactly as she had guessed.

Ann made a praying gesture, the corners of her mouth lifting… She’s actually giving us her blessing!

Even the usually serious and straightforward Azure was blushing slightly.

Damn it, I’ve completely lost face.

“Why?” Calysia held Reina’s waist.

“Because, because… I’m afraid it will cause too much gossip and be bad for the Dragon King’s reputation.”

“Little Reina, I don’t care. If a Dragon King can be overthrown by a few rebellious subjects, then she doesn’t deserve to rule them. The Dragon King has absolute power.”

“That’s not okay either…”

Reina shook her head vigorously. In the game, the Dragon King fell into a difficult situation precisely because of betrayal. Even if she could kill any traitor, fighting alone still left her outnumbered.

“Is Reina worried about me?”

Calysia’s expression was playful.

Reina froze, feeling that her actions were somewhat contradictory.

No, no, who would worry about her?

I’m [Azure Scale New Moon] now. If the Dragon King loses her power, wouldn’t I be the one in danger?

She quickly reorganized her thoughts and said:

“Think about it, Master Calysia. If the entire dragon race rises up against you, even if you can kill all the traitors, when you stand atop a mountain of corpses, when everyone is dead because of this, you will definitely regret it.”

Several scenes of Calysia’s tragic death flashed through her mind.

She remembered Calysia, retreating step by step in battle, repeatedly lamenting the protagonist’s strength and progress. And finally, having lost everything, she looked up at the dazzling brilliance of the Goddess of Light and chose to end her own life.

Her meaningless gentleness and pride led her to empower the protagonist and abandon herself.

She was an unprecedented fool, stubborn and pitiful.

Reina felt a nameless rage burning in her chest, and even her voice was filled with questioning:

“When you find that your country, the people you trust, and the people you oppose have all vanished, and you can only stand despairingly on the ruins of your home, admiring the setting sun of a destroyed world, what will you have left?”

Calysia lowered her head slightly.

She didn’t rush to answer Reina’s question, but gently stroked her hair, tracing every line on her dragon horns.

Her smile changed from playful to nostalgic and melancholic.

An almost imperceptible tear rolled down her cheek, freezing into an ice crystal before dissipating into the air.

Then, she gently cupped Reina’s face in her hands, like a lover about to kiss, or a confession before parting.

“Reina, I still have you.”

Reina felt as if her entire body had been electrocuted, her tense body relaxing, losing all strength.

She stared blankly at Calysia’s calm face, losing the courage to continue arguing.

She seemed to hear some strange sounds, but couldn’t understand anything, only hearing her own frantic heartbeat gradually slow down, and then accelerate again like an engine.

Her cold body suddenly became hot, and for a moment, she wanted to submit to Calysia, to let her turn her into a corrupted little vassal who would make her happy.

But she quickly became aware of the dangers of this world and her own fragile life and circumstances.

And this time, Calysia had taken advantage of her again! And it was incredibly difficult to refute!

In a fit of anger, Reina punched Calysia’s dragon horn with her small fist.

“Dummy, you’re such a dummy, a big dummy!”

Calysia knew she had won again and teased:

“Tell you what, if you call me Master, I won’t make it public.”

“That… that’s not okay either!”

“Then I’ll call you ‘wife’ every day, both in the bedchamber and the Dragon Palace.”

“You…!”

Just as the two were at a stalemate, Fire, who had been watching from the side, suddenly became alert: “Hey, aren’t we having a celebratory feast tonight?”

“A celebratory feast?” Calysia asked, confused.

Although she had witnessed the entire battle, she didn’t know about the feast.

“Yes, Lady Reina said that if the operation was successful, we would have a celebratory feast!” Fire added.

Reina originally wanted to say: Good job, Fire, full marks for interrupting.

But she quickly realized something: Calysia might also attend the feast!

Calysia’s eyes flickered.

She really wanted to participate!

“Reina, can I attend this feast?”

“No, you can’t!” Reina said angrily, glaring at her.

Reina was serious, but in everyone’s eyes, she was just acting spoiled and sulking.

Fire stepped forward and said with a smile:

“Stop acting spoiled, everyone knows what’s going on~”

“That’s right, the Dragon King has also worked hard.”

“Let’s have a celebratory feast. I know a good place, it’s just…”

Although the Dragon Knights didn’t understand the exchange just now, they understood that the relationship between the Dragon King and Reina was one of deep affection and mutual understanding.

They fully supported this marriage! And they definitely wouldn’t spread it around!

And Calysia, the moment Reina spoke those sincere words, had used illusion magic to hypnotize everyone, only releasing the spell just now. This was something only she knew.

After all, unlike Reina, who trusted her subordinates,

She only trusted Reina.

After giving a few instructions, praising the Dragon Knights’ bravery, and disposing of Donald’s body, everyone quickly left. Regardless, tonight’s battle would be remembered by them, including Reina’s courage and strength, and the Dragon King “saving the beauty.”

Finally, only Calysia and Reina remained in the farm.

Under the moonlight, Reina slowly walked behind Calysia. Their footsteps, although not synchronized, were rhythmic.

They walked onto the damp, overgrown lawn, where a stone path was hidden beneath the weeds.

The view was open, with a faint mist at the horizon.

Reina lowered her head, as if thinking, or perhaps lost in thought.

When they reached the center of the lawn, she clenched her fists, her wavering gaze suddenly firming. She walked faster and faster, finally catching up to Calysia, reaching out and nervously tugging at the corner of Calysia’s sleeve.

At the crucial moment, she was still hesitant, but Calysia had already stopped and turned around, asking: “Little Vassal?”

Reina originally wanted to take back those words, but seeing Calysia’s expectant expression, she spoke:

“Calysia…”

“What is it…?”

“I…”

She released Calysia’s sleeve, her legs together, her fidgeting hands hanging down.

Under the moonlight, Calysia’s silver-white hair was as dazzling as the Milky Way.

Finally, her legs also began to tremble, and she finally managed to squeeze out the words.

“Mas…”

“Master.”

33. Protection

“Calysia?”

Donald’s items shattered one after another, neutralized by the Dragon King’s [Chaos] skill the moment they were activated. This skill was practically cheating.

Reina reconsidered. Although the [Greater Binding Curse] was powerful, it required precise timing and technique, and even then, it had to be used in a one-on-one battle. The conditions for success were strict, and its value was completely different for players with save files and difficulty options compared to volatile demons.

For example, in front of the Dragon King, these items were just flashy trinkets.

And judging by the Beast King’s straightforward and impulsive personality, he didn’t seem like someone who favored curses and support items. Combined with the limitations of the [Greater Binding Curse]—that was probably how Donald got his hands on those items.

Suddenly, Ann flew in front of Donald, gathering dark energy in her hands, aiming at Donald’s head, and said coldly:

“Father?”

“Ann… Ann!”

Donald was now completely desperate. His face contorted grotesquely, his lifeless body gradually deflating like a balloon. In his last moments, he pleaded:

“I was wrong! I shouldn’t have abandoned you! I apologize!”

“Quickly, heal me! No, please, let me live! I was just… misled by the Beast King…”

Tears and snot flew from Donald’s face. He lay on the ground, only able to look at his former daughter, Ann, with one demonified eye.

“Is that so? Then how did my mother die?”

Ann’s voice was teasing. She wasn’t angry. On the contrary, her current behavior was like a normal succubus feeding.

“Your mother…”

Donald hesitated slightly.

“Your mother… it was a car accident. It was related to me, but please believe me, I didn’t do it on purpose! She was also at fault, and I was also at fault…”

“Hahaha…”

Ann wasn’t angered by the deception, but became even more excited.

In her eyes, he wasn’t a human father or an orc enemy.

But a pitiful, struggling monster that brought her joy and pleasure.

“Father, if you want me to save you, there’s one condition~”

“Tell me! Tell me!”

“How did the Beast King get his hands on the [Greater Binding Curse]? I remember, that was the Goddess’s treasure.”

“That’s because… the Goddess is dead.”

Donald said weakly, his expression grim:

“The treasure was seized by the Beast King… but the Goddess’s power is nowhere to be found!”

“As soon as I said I would gather information on the Dragon King, he gave me these items as a reward, but he kept many for himself. These are nothing compared to what he has!”

Ann pondered, then continued to ask in a seductive tone: “Is there anything else~?”

“The Beast King only told me this much! I really don’t know anything else. Now, you should save…”

“Boom—!”

A violent explosion, accompanied by a surge of magic power, instantly ignited the entire warehouse, the dark energy like wailing ghosts.

“Ann…?”

“Boom—!”

“I…”

“Bang—!”

Every time Donald tried to speak, Ann would unleash another spell.

Then, where Donald’s head had been, there was only a mangled mess of flesh and bone.

Ann said with a wicked smile, her heart-shaped tail swaying casually, as if mocking something.

“Rest in peace, Father. The gods will protect you.”

With a flash of bright light, the Greater Teleportation Magic activated, sending a puff of air back to the Beast King.

When the light faded, only a seductive succubus remained, closing her eyes and praying silently.

At the same time, Calysia slowly approached, unhurried, her wings not even spread, without making a single sound or movement.

She was wearing the dress she had worn during their first meeting, her expression a mixture of affection and excitement.

Reina knelt on one knee, her voice hesitant:

“Your Majesty, why are you here?”

Calysia must have seen her fighting.

Perhaps the fight with Hoxas counted as one time, and this counted as another.

Could a maid with some physical training dodge the attacks of legendary items by relying on skill alone? Don’t be ridiculous, even Reina didn’t believe it.

She would suspect that Reina was the protagonist, lock her in the bedchamber, and then completely hypnotize her into becoming the protagonist of a strange game, experiencing the same storyline as the defeated female protagonist in a CG—but that female protagonist was Reina herself!

But Calysia didn’t do that. She didn’t even seem to notice Reina’s strength.

“If I didn’t come, I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to eat a meal cooked by my personal maid for several days.”

Calysia smiled: “And I want you to call me Master Calysia, or Master.”

Reina was a little confused.

She wants to protect me?

Calysia, is actually protecting me?

Yes, it made sense. Those items just now, anyone encountering them for the first time would have died instantly.

Who would have thought that Donald would carry so many magic items that even she had rarely collected?

—Those were legendary items that, if used correctly, could even threaten the Four Kings of the Realms.

“You’ve worked hard, Reina. Are you injured anywhere?”

Calysia walked forward, took Reina’s hand, their fingers interlaced, and then they embraced, an intimate act between lovers.

The surrounding Dragon Knights blushed at the sight.

They had long heard that the Dragon King and Azure Scale had a certain relationship, but they hadn’t expected the Dragon King to be the one taking the initiative! And Reina was definitely the submissive one!

“Thank you for your concern, Master Calysia.”

Faced with this situation, Reina could only admit that she had been cautious—Calysia was definitely trying to appease her, to lure her into her trap. These intimate actions exposed her intentions.

She definitely couldn’t lose like this.

Reina retorted:

“But, with all due respect, you were a bit impulsive this time.”

“Impulsive?” Calysia was surprised.

“Yes, you taking action means you participated in the hunt for the Beast King’s elder. The Beast King will definitely investigate this matter and demand an explanation from you.”

“Is it wrong for me to protect my vassal?” Calysia tilted her head.

Reina was momentarily speechless, but could only reply with a smile:

“Master Calysia, please don’t make excuses for your recklessness.”

“If you were injured and couldn’t wake up for several days, then who would cook for me? You said you would never leave me.”

Calysia’s expression was sorrowful. This was the first time Reina had seen the Dragon King with such an expression.

No, she had seen it before.

Reina’s heart sank, a faint pain accompanying each beat.

It was like countless invisible insects gnawing at her heart, slowly tormenting her.

Didn’t I also say that you would have to cook for yourself after you recovered?

Why does that damned Calysia only remember half of what I say…?

“I never said anything like that. I’m not Master Calysia’s lover.”

As if to hide something, Reina buried her face in Calysia’s chest and rubbed against it vigorously.

After half a minute, she calmed down, then pushed Calysia away, a blush still lingering on her face.

Of course, these intimate interactions had been witnessed by Reina’s subordinates.

“Is that so? We’ve clearly shared so many sweet nights~” Calysia smiled.

“Your Majesty, what nonsense are you talking about?”

Damn it, my subordinates are right here! What are you saying, Calysia!

Reina really wanted to jump up and hit the Dragon King on the head.

Her image, her plans, her goals, all ruined.

She had originally intended to establish her authority in front of her subordinates, but now Calysia had played the “hero saving the beauty” card, and she was even in such a disheveled state. Didn’t it look like a little wife acting spoiled with her spouse?

I don’t want to lose my dignity!

Don’t misunderstand, the stern and harsh [Demon Moon] is not the Dragon King’s little darling wife!

“So, Reina is worried about this?”

Calysia tilted her head, realizing that Reina’s worries were trivial matters.

She glanced at the dragons present, then, without warning, without any preliminary movements, pulled Reina into her arms and, in full view of everyone…

Kissed her on the lips.

32. A Cornered Beast’s Fight

Donald frowned—Reina was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

“I heard from my subordinates that the Dragon King recently found a new [Demon Moon], seems to be called [Azure Scale New Moon]. Don’t tell me you’re her.”

The Dragon Knights behind Reina exchanged glances, their hands trembling involuntarily.

A high-ranking demon, an elder of the orcs, the [Enraged Bronze Statue].

High-rank was a hurdle most demons could never overcome in their lifetime. Because of this, the difference in status, identity, and strength was particularly significant. Even Hoxas, after countless years, couldn’t break through to high-rank and become one of the strongest [Demon Moons].

The Hoxas that Reina had easily defeated was worlds apart from Donald in terms of strength.

Moreover, as a vassal, Donald might also possess many cursed items of the Beast King, which was the most troublesome part.

Although the Dragon Knights wanted to warn Reina, no one stepped forward to stop her. They knew Reina had her own plan.

“Do you think the Dragon King will help you?” Donald said in his rough voice.

“I know you’ve just taken office, but that’s no reason for the Dragon King to protect you.”

“I alone am enough to deal with you.”

“What?”

As he spoke, everyone present, including the ten Dragon Knights behind them, was shocked and took a few steps back.

Azure’s expression, in particular, showed disbelief that the enemy before them expected Reina to handle him alone.

And these words declared a widely known fact.

“Two powerful high-ranking demons are about to clash,” Azure whispered.

Reina felt a bit awkward. Not only was she not high-ranking, she was only fifth-tier mid-rank.

The battle was about to begin.

Donald swung his mace heavily, then abruptly exerted force with his elbow, and with a half-squat and a forward lean, swung the mace towards Reina!

The powerful gust of wind instantly blew away the wood chips and weeds on the ground. Large cracks appeared on the floor beneath Donald’s feet as he focused all his strength into this one strike.

The intuition that “the larger the body, the slower the speed” was shattered at this moment. In reality, Donald’s attack speed was like sonic speed. Even if Hoxas were hit in a vital spot by the mace, he would probably die.

Reina took a deep breath.

The difference in attributes between mid-rank and high-rank was far greater than the apparent difference in levels.

Although she had never encountered Donald before, the orc’s attacks were as expected, and the force of his attacks wasn’t as exaggerated as she had imagined.

Reina dodged sideways. The powerful gust of wind blew her long hair, creating a deafening sonic boom, scattering the debris, and even lifting the warehouse roof. The Dragon Knights in the distance were almost caught in the crossfire.

She suddenly recalled a giant creature from an anime called “Bandit King” that had a similar move.

It was different from what she had imagined, but still powerful enough.

“What?!”

Donald couldn’t believe that his mace had missed.

The mace flew past Donald’s shoulder due to inertia. He quickly took a step forward, steadied himself, and swung the mace at Reina again.

“Bang—”

Before the attack could land, the mace was interrupted by a force, and his entire thick arm went numb, losing all sensation. The mace fell from the air, rolling among the debris.

“What did you do?!”

Could it be that he had hit Azure Scale’s scales just now? But the sensation wasn’t right!

Because Azure Scale Reina hadn’t even moved a single step, she had just extended her hand and deflected the attack?

At this moment, Ann couldn’t sit still any longer.

She chanted according to the method she used to cast light magic in the past, but the resentment accumulated in her heart caused a three-meter-long magic spear to appear in her hand.

The next second, the spear was entwined with black miasma, turning completely black, as if dyed with ink.

She threw the spear at Donald’s feet. He couldn’t dodge, but his skin was as tough as steel. The black spear only pierced his skin shallowly, causing Donald to briefly lose his balance.

Donald quickly steadied himself and laughed:

“Hehe, Ann, with your strength, do you really think you can achieve anything?!”

“Is that so?”

Suddenly, six black chains emerged from the tip of the black spear, tightly binding Donald’s body.

Azure, realizing the opportunity, suddenly flicked her right wrist, and a meteor hammer also flew out from her sleeve, its chain wrapping around Donald’s ankle as he lost his balance!

Seeing her sister make a move, Fire Dragon raised the Fire Dragon Greatsword high above her head, flames swirling around it like a tornado, and began to charge her attack.

But how could the thick, tree-like Donald be so easily shaken?

The Dragon Knights swarmed forward, three of them attacking Donald’s legs and feet, while the others seized the opportunity to attack his sides. Just as Donald was overwhelmed…

“Fire Dragon Roaring Slash!”

“Boom—!”

Donald finally lost his balance and fell to the ground. At the same time, Fire Dragon’s full-powered attack landed, engulfing him in flames.

“Damn it, aren’t you afraid of provoking the Beast King?”

Donald swung his arms angrily, sending several troublesome Dragon Knights flying.

Reina was a little surprised that they had joined the fight.

Although she was touched, in reality, they were only hindering her.

However, if they could foster camaraderie in battle, that would also be a good thing.

Precisely controlling gravity with one hand, she cushioned the Dragon Knights’ fall. With the fastest speed she could muster, she rushed towards Donald, who was still engulfed in flames, and extended her other hand, enveloped in gravity, towards Donald’s chest!

“Hum—!”

The powerful gravity was like an invisible force. This seemingly calm attack directly shattered Donald’s heart.

“Ahhhh!!” Donald let out a tragic wail that shook the warehouse.

Reina quickly retreated. At this moment, Donald retrieved his mace and slammed it onto the spot where Reina had been standing, but he never expected that Reina would simply leap lightly and dodge again!

He exerted force with his legs, easily shattering the chains binding him from Azure and Ann. With a wave of his hand, he extinguished the flames on his body, as if their previous efforts had been in vain.

But now he was exhausted. His shattered heart no longer powered his body, and even standing was a problem.

He gasped for breath, spitting out a mouthful of hot blood, his gaze locking onto Reina among the Dragon Knights.

It was this person! Without her, this group couldn’t have harmed him at all!

“You… just you wait! One day, I’ll make you regret this!”

Suddenly, a basketball court-sized magic circle, shimmering with light, appeared beneath Donald.

“[Greater Teleportation Magic Circle]!”

Reina’s eyes widened.

Greater Teleportation Magic Circle?!

That was high-level teleportation magic that could transport an entire army. The magic power and treasure consumed by each teleportation were astronomical figures that an ordinary family could never afford.

The Beast King probably had no more than five of these scrolls.

And Donald had one of them.

“Farewell. I’ll report today’s events to the Beast King. You’re all finished. I’ll have the Dragon King personally kill you all, haha!”

Donald laughed.

He showed the joy of victory.

His shattered heart could be healed by a prepared warlock.

He could use this intelligence to further his promotion: [Azure Scale New Moon] was a powerful being with precognitive abilities. Her moves were strange and unpredictable, and even he couldn’t do anything about them. Even in a one-on-one fight, he would definitely be at a disadvantage and have to resort to using items.

“[Charm]”

Just as Donald thought he had won, Ann’s pupils suddenly turned pink, meeting his gaze.

It was a mental-based magic, powerful enough to completely crush low-level humans, but it only caused Donald to briefly lose focus.

“[Gravity]”

In that instant, Reina quickly rushed forward and used the same move on Donald’s chest.

“Boom—!”

Donald’s massive body was sent flying by the gravity, crashing into the wall behind him, his internal organs turned to mush.

At this point, Donald’s body was at its limit. He shouted, “Die, Azure Scale! [Greater Binding Curse]!” Donald reached to his waist and crushed a yellow, glass-like crystal.

What?

Reina was shocked: Greater Binding Curse, practically the strongest single-use item. Ignoring resistance, it could incapacitate an opponent for three months.

He actually had this too?

The Beast King had actually given Donald one of the only two [Greater Binding Curses] in the world. What was he planning to do to the dragon race?

Reina didn’t have much time to think. She knew how terrifying this cursed item was.

In the game’s main storyline, if one was lucky enough to obtain a [Greater Binding Curse], as long as their skills were good enough and the timing was right, defeating any enemy besides the Four Kings of the Realms was a piece of cake.

It just so happened that Reina had seen it once and was familiar with its attack method.

Reina leaped lightly, using gravity to jump onto the ceiling.

Then, she jumped back down to the ground with all her might.

The next instant, eight golden rune bands appeared in Donald’s hand, instantly striking the ceiling—the spot where Reina had just been—at an incredible speed, invisible to the naked eye.

If hit by those golden bands, she would be forcibly bound for three whole months.

If the Dragon King intervened, she might be able to reduce it to three days with [Chaos], but that would still be enough for Reina to lose this battle.

At this moment, Donald threw his mace, making one last desperate struggle.

The mace was about to crush Reina like a brick smashing an ant.

Reina dodged sideways, which wasn’t too difficult for her.

And the next second, something happened that even she couldn’t believe.

The dying Donald actually took this opportunity to pull out a second golden crystal—no, there were also two green crystals and a red crystal ball!

“[Greater Binding Curse]”

“[Death Curse]”

“[Poison Curse]”

“[Lava Curse]”

“Die, hahaha… cough…”

Two legendary items, two epic items??

If you don’t need the money, you could have given it to me instead of wasting it on a useless person!

Calysia, look at what treasures other masters give their vassals, and you just want me to sleep with you?

But she didn’t want to receive too many treasures or power. If she advanced to a high-ranking demon, what awaited her was undoubtedly corruption and submission.

By the time she fully evolved into a dragon, she might completely lose the will to resist.

No matter how many items there were, they were useless to Reina—she had seen these unexpected attack methods far too many times.

Her mind raced, twisting and turning, finding a path to victory.

This was the confidence of a top player in this game.

If Calysia saw this battle, she would definitely suspect that she was the protagonist.

Too bad~

Calysia wouldn’t see this side of her.

But what Reina didn’t expect was that none of the items took effect.

At the same time, a pleasant voice came from behind her.

“Why didn’t you include me in your calculations, Little Vassal~?”

“Huh?”

From the beginning of the battle until now, Reina felt a sense of tension and despair for the first time.

Calysia, when did she arrive?!

31. The Enraged Bronze Statue

The crowd quickly surrounded Donald. Even though he had the highest level among the Wood Village humans—35—it was useless. His entire body was completely exposed to the four of them.

His four loyal henchmen were the biggest obstacle.

Azure and Fire took advantage of the chaos and jumped down from the vent, immediately reaching the two hidden passages in the corners. Reina also leaped down.

Azure flicked her sleeves, and two throwing knives flew out from her cuffs, accurately hitting the heads of two henchmen, killing them instantly.

The other two reacted quickly, stepping in front of Donald to protect him before the attack could land. But unexpectedly, a fierce burst of flames came from behind.

“[Fire Dragon Roaring Slash]!”

Fire Dragon raised the Flame Dragon Greatsword and slashed down heavily—Flame Dragon’s weapon had ultimately been passed down to her.

The Fire Dragon Roaring Slash she unleashed was a modified version of the original, and now this sword was also called the “Fire Dragon Greatsword” instead of the Flame Dragon Greatsword.

Its power was several times greater, but it was enough.

“Boom—!”

The remaining two henchmen were defenseless against the oncoming flames.

“Run—!”

“There are demons! This place has been discovered by demons! There really was a demon among us!”

At this point, all the humans panicked. Knowing that they were under attack by demons, they rushed towards the escape routes in all directions.

The two escape routes in the corners were occupied by demons, and a few humans tried to resist, but were easily subdued.

Donald jumped out of the flames, covered in sweat and panicking. He tried to escape with the crowd, but stumbled and fell to the ground.

He tried to get up, but his head was stomped on, knocking him unconscious.

“Father, where are you going in such a hurry?”

Ann said with a seductive smile, removing her foot.

“Ann… you’re Ann? Why are you here? Could it be…!”

Just as Donald was about to look up, Ann’s body transformed.

Her pupils turned dark gold against a pure black background, bat wings and a heart-shaped tail sprouted. Under the moonlight, she looked like a succubus.

At this time, Azure and Fire knocked unconscious any humans trying to escape through the escape routes, and Reina blocked the ladder at the ventilation opening. The crowd could only rush towards the warehouse door—which was unguarded!

But everyone knew that none of them could escape.

At the same time, in the path leading out of the warehouse, several figures in red armor emerged from the black bushes. They blocked the path, silently waiting for the humans to arrive.

When the humans saw the row of Dragon Knights like a high wall, they gave up all hope of escape, their faces ashen.

With this, the mission to capture the humans alive was complete. All the remaining humans were caught in the net, and now only some cleanup work remained.

“A bit troublesome, but the efficiency was acceptable,” Reina commented.

From the beginning of the mission, Reina hadn’t intended for the four of them to corner this group of humans.

But to prevent the Beast King’s “insider” from leaking information, Reina had Fire and Azure choose the few Dragon Knights they trusted the most, those absolutely loyal to the Dragon King.

Then, with Ann’s cooperation, Reina took the time to interrogate them one by one, using the succubus’s psychological tactics and subtle probing, gaining a total of 13 loyal knights.

If only 13 people could be trusted, then among the hundred or so Dragon Knights, that was a despairingly small number.

But most of the untrusted dragons were simply difficult to assess in terms of their interests. Ann’s mental abilities were only for “guidance,” not true “lie detection.” Only these few Dragon Knights could be completely trusted.

At this moment, Donald, lying in the middle of the warehouse, looked incredulous:

“Ann, you shamelessly borrowed the power of demons, and you even evolved so perfectly!”

Just now, he had fully understood the truth.

Ann had fallen into demonhood, revealing the humans’ information and hiding place!

But his tone was strange.

Would a normal human use the word “evolve”?

Reina gave Ann a look, and she instantly left Donald’s side, joining Azure and Fire to form a new encirclement, trapping Donald in the center.

The muscles on the prone Donald suddenly bulged, ripping his clothes as they rapidly expanded, shimmering with a bronze light.

His veins swelled along with his thick muscles, like thick drainpipes, transporting large amounts of blood and energy.

Two milky white fangs erupted from his mouth, looking incredibly savage.

Finally, he transformed into a giant orc, five meters tall, with several human skulls hanging around his neck, like a tribal chieftain—he was far more powerful than any cannibal.

He reached out, and a giant mace from the corner of the warehouse flew into his hand, almost as tall as his body.

Everyone present, except Reina, was dumbfounded.

Fire said, trembling slightly: “Lady Reina, you once said that the King’s vassals are extremely powerful, right?”

“Then is he… a vassal of the Beast King?”

Reina also wanted to know the answer to this question.

The demon before her had clearly surpassed her expectations—judging by his huge fangs and height, this orc had likely crossed the threshold of high-ranking demonhood.

What made this orc even more unusual was that he was a human transformed.

So, Reina nodded.

Without a doubt, this aura and presence, he was a vassal of the Beast King.

Suddenly, the farm door opened, and ten Dragon Knights walked in—they had already tied up the humans and, according to Reina’s instructions, left three to guard them, while the others prioritized supporting the fight in the warehouse.

But when they saw Donald, they dared not approach.

Donald let out a cold chuckle:

“How long have you been planning to capture me, succubus? Dragon? In the end, it was your ignorance that brought you down, you bunch of trash.”

Ann’s lips twitched:

“Are you the Beast King’s spy planted here?”

Seeing Ann’s anger, Donald roared with laughter:

“So what if I am? Want to kill me, my dear daughter? But let me tell you, even if a [Demon Moon] came, they wouldn’t dare lay a finger on me!”

“Even the Dragon King wouldn’t dare challenge that great one’s authority!”

“And I… hehe, I am that great one’s elder, [Enraged Bronze Statue] Donald!”

In his eyes, everyone was like an ant.

But due to the Dragon King’s presence, he didn’t dare to attack first, only using words to intimidate them.

The same was true for the Dragon Knights.

They were well aware of the Beast King’s power and dared not provoke him. Since he was the Beast King’s elder, they were even more hesitant to act rashly.

Just then, when everyone thought they had no way to deal with him, Reina looked up and said mockingly:

“How does it feel to use the power of demons?”

“Who are you?” Donald asked arrogantly, his large nostrils exhaling a foul odor, his anger palpable.

“Your intelligence gathering has been quite negligent.”

Donald’s rough, angry voice held a hint of hesitation:

“You… you’re Azure Scale?”

Reina shook her head.

“Sorry, Mr. Donald, your transgression is enough to warrant a death sentence. Do you have any last words?”

30. The Human Gathering at the Farm

Succubi were a rare race.

They were all female, with no country or organized groups. They often hid among humans and demons, fighting alone or serving the same demon lord. They excelled in mental manipulation, were physically weak, and possessed strong magical abilities.

And, unlike the common perception of creatures that absorbed yang energy…

Although they could also gain energy by absorbing mental and physical strength, it wasn’t a necessity, and they could eat normal demon food.

—These were Reina’s conclusions.

“Good evening, Lord Azure Scale. How many humans are we hunting tonight?”

Ann touched her lips, no longer resembling the devout nun of the past, and certainly no longer believing in the Goddess of Light.

Reina still had many things to tell her, including how to deal with humans, the puppet plan, and a series of future plans, but not now.

“Miss Ann is always hungry, isn’t she, Lord Azure Scale?” Fire said with a cheerful smile.

Reina felt a bit speechless, and chuckled awkwardly:

“The three of you, just call me by my name in private.”

“Okay, Big Sis!” Fire shouted, afraid Reina wouldn’t hear her.

“Lady Reina,” Ann nodded.

She stepped forward and greeted Reina like a devout nun, but also like a loyal demon subordinate bowing to her superior.

“Now, I’m truly grateful for your advice, Lady Reina.”

She admired her demonified body with immense satisfaction.

At the same time, Azure, who had been standing to the side, stepped forward and said:

“Lord Azure Scale, my sister told me that you are a trustworthy Big Sis, a loyal subordinate of the Dragon King, and a personal maid who shares the Dragon King’s bed.”

“Hey!” Fire exclaimed, both flustered and annoyed. “Sis, what…?”

Azure ignored Fire and walked straight up to Reina.

Seeing this, Ann immediately stopped Azure, her golden-black eyes seemingly able to pierce through anyone, her voice low:

“Is this how you treat Lady Reina’s trust?”

Azure also ignored her, tilting her body slightly and craning her neck forward, appearing somewhat clumsy.

“Lord Azure Scale, I saw your match with the Commander. Please spar with me as well.”

After she finished speaking, Fire couldn’t sit still any longer and said to Reina with a worried expression:

“Big Sis, please forgive my sister…”

“It’s fine,” Reina shook her head.

Seeing this, Ann stopped blocking Azure, letting her walk up to Reina, but still followed behind her, preventing any sudden moves.

Reina’s expression remained neutral: “I accept your challenge, but why do you want to do this?”

Azure’s eyes dimmed, and she looked away, recalling a sad past.

“Lord Azure Scale, thank you for your forgiveness. Everything I do is for my sister and me.”

“In the past, we trusted a hypocrite, causing great losses to the Dragon King and my sister.”

“I’m not good with words, but I’m well-versed in combat. I can see through the character of those I fight.”

Reina nodded, carefully examining Azure’s eyes, and said with a knowing smile:

“I accept this reason. I will spar with you after the mission. Now is not the time.”

Azure nodded in agreement. It was naturally best if the other party accepted her challenge.

Afterward, the group confirmed their hand signals and code words before setting off.

The goal of this operation was to apprehend the village chief.

Ann, as a succubus, had long hunted humans without revealing her demon identity. She used her human identity to successfully find clues about the village chief Donald, the suspicious orcish necklace, and the village chief’s hiding place.

It was a farm north of the village, an abandoned area overgrown with weeds and surrounded by a fence. Add in the dark night, the crimson full moon, and a few crows, and it was the perfect setting for Halloween.

But this time, Reina was playing the role of the ghost.

At exactly 7 o’clock, the four infiltrated the farm and discovered a large warehouse deep within, close to the forest—the sprawling branches and leaves provided the perfect camouflage, a natural protective layer.

If a zombie crisis were to occur, this would also be a good hiding place, Reina thought.

The four of them, clad in black cloaks, stood by the wall, blending into the night.

“I smell a lot of humans,” Fire Dragon, with her keen nose, said. “Just as Big Sis predicted, they’re all gathered together!”

Reina nodded.

They had been hunting humans for several days now, so they would naturally be on guard.

And, of course, they would all flee to what they considered a safe haven. Fear would also drive them together; it was human nature.

Reina gathered the three closer, forcing them to look at each other, and then she smiled:

“If we succeed this time, let’s have a celebratory feast, how about that?”

“Yay!” Fire Dragon jumped up happily. Eliminating humans was a simple task, and Big Sis wouldn’t disappoint her expectations.

“Aren’t there a bit too few people?” Ann said half-jokingly, seemingly confident.

“I think it’s best to be cautious,” Azure Dragon added.

Reina nodded: “Prioritize your own safety, understand?”

“Understood!”

The operation began.

Ann’s body was enveloped in black mist, and after a few seconds, she transformed into a human, her succubus features disappearing, reverting to her appearance before demonification.

The warehouse was about seven meters high, with a ventilation opening on the east wall, high up, for easy access.

Fire, Azure, and Reina climbed up the tree branches to the vent.

Suddenly, the warehouse door opened.

Two burly human men walked out. Dressed in black and wearing headscarves, they looked like bandits, carrying lanterns.

She had been so long without seeing human light sources that it felt somewhat strange.

Reina looked at Ann and gestured, and Ann understood.

“Hurry up and put out the light. Don’t you know demons are sensitive to light?”

“I don’t think it matters. The demons won’t find us anyway. This place is hidden. Would the Dragon King even care about a few small fries like us?”

“That makes sense…”

While they were talking, they didn’t notice a wisp of black mist slip through the slightly ajar door.

Azure leaped lightly and jumped to the vent above the warehouse. A man was standing guard there and instantly sensed the movement, preparing to ring the bell hanging on the wall.

Azure flicked her wrist, and two throwing knives accurately hit the rope holding the bell and the man’s throat, respectively. His body fell to the ground along with the bell.

Reina gently used [Gravity] to land silently.

The plan was perfect.

She jumped to the vent and looked down through the circular duct.

Inside the warehouse, a large number of humans were sitting around a weak light, like a group camping outdoors, but a dark shadow covered each of their faces.

About 50 people.

Most of the remaining humans in Wood Village were gathered here.

Some were gathered around a dim fire, discussing something. Others were resting in the corners, listless. As for Donald, he stood in the center of the crowd, constantly protected by his four trusted aides.

He was overweight, a typical middle-aged man with a paunch, but his arms, exposed beneath his vest, were incredibly thick, almost as thick as an average person’s thighs.

He was 195 centimeters tall and stood out in the crowd.

Suddenly, Ann, disguised as a human, looked up and made a hand signal.

Everything was proceeding according to plan.

Five seconds later, several humans in the corners stood up as if injected with adrenaline and shouted:

“Donald is a monster! He was colluding with the orcs, and now he’s demonified into a demon!”

“I saw him go to the church with my own eyes!”

“He’s no longer worthy of our trust!”

“What are you talking about? I never went…”

Village Chief Donald suddenly stood up, beads of cold sweat appearing on his forehead.

“You guys, don’t talk nonsense.”

One of Donald’s trusted aides stepped forward to refute the voices opposing Donald.

But more people were at a loss, completely clueless about the situation, restless upon hearing that there were demonified humans among them.

At this critical juncture, the dissenting voices added:

“I saw with my own eyes that someone was demonified in the church the other day. Who was it?”

Silence fell over the crowd.

Fear spread like a virus.

Reina, standing in the ventilation duct, saw everything.

This was a dead end.

If Donald didn’t explain clearly, then there was a possibility of a demon among the humans.

And if Donald openly declared that it was his daughter, Ann, then he would be labeled as a “leader who abandons his companions.” If he could abandon his own daughter, could he abandon other companions as well?

Indeed, Mr. Donald.

You thought the crowd was your best shield, so you even dug two escape routes among them. But you didn’t expect the enemy to have a succubus, skilled in manipulating hearts and creating chaos.

And you never expected that the succubus about to overthrow you would be your own daughter, did you?

29. Making Amends

Reina didn’t stop the massage.

A question came to mind. Even if she had intended to appease the Dragon King with this opportunity, inadvertently using the method of admitting her mistake, she had ultimately misjudged the reason for Calysia’s anger.

It wasn’t that serious.

So, Reina said sincerely, “Master Calysia, I shouldn’t have been so cryptic. Please give me a chance to make amends.”

“Go ahead,” Calysia was curious.

“Actually, I’ve already investigated the human activity in Wood Village and have a general idea of their conspiracy. I just haven’t confirmed it yet. I believe that if I can accurately provide this information to you, I can redeem myself.”

“The humans and the Beast King… seem to be in contact.”

Calysia’s expression turned serious.

She had anticipated this, but she hadn’t expected it to happen so soon.

Reina’s tone was so formal, as if they weren’t in the living room getting a massage, but in the grand Dragon Palace.

She took a deep breath and continued: “Recently, Fire and I have found many humans in hiding. The evidence on them points to the Beast King.”

The Beast King represented a group of demons.

In this world, the demon race was ruled by four kings, but there were more than just four demon races.

The Beast King ruled over a group of ugly, incompletely humanoid beastmen, birds, and beasts.

This included goblins, orcs, trolls, and so on. And among the orcs, there were further subdivisions like lion-men, bear-men, and so forth.

Their numbers were vast, their combat and leadership abilities were average, and they constituted one of the main forces in the world.

Their king, the Beast King, an orc, was a powerful being comparable to the other Four Kings of the Realms. His strength couldn’t be underestimated.

“Go on,” Calysia was very interested in this information.

“We found a pendant belonging to a Beastman soldier captain in the village chief’s room. Wood Village is under the jurisdiction of the dragon race, but we can’t rule out the possibility that they successfully hunted a beastman.”

Calysia nodded: “But with their strength, could they really hunt a beastman?”

“That’s right.”

“Now we just need to find the village chief to find evidence of the beastmen,” Reina smiled. “Master Calysia, you don’t have to worry. As compensation, I will handle this perfectly on my own.”

Reina wasn’t lying.

The sudden appearance of these beastmen made her angry.

The humans in Wood Village were supposed to be her targets, and they could even become her subordinates, helping her gather more information about the human world.

But these humans seemed to have someone else to rely on.

—Someone had beaten her to it.

And the one who stole Reina’s ambition was actually a damned orc.

“Mm-hmm.” Calysia patted Reina’s head. “I believe in you, [Azure Scale New Moon].”

“Little Vassal, did you get all this information from Ann?”

“Yes, most of it,” Reina nodded in acknowledgment. “She retains her memories and sanity from her time as a human, as well as her determination for revenge. Therefore, I’ve appointed her as Fire Dragon’s subordinate.”

Calysia closed her eyes, having finished half of her latte.

“It seems she’s quite special.”

Reina was taken aback for a moment, then breathed a sigh of relief and tested the waters:

“Master Calysia, then can this make up for my mistake?”

“Don’t worry. If you handle this matter well, I’ll give you a reward.”

“Then what about the punishment?” Reina couldn’t believe Calysia was being so magnanimous.

Calysia smiled sweetly and said somewhat mysteriously:

“Haven’t I already given you your punishment?”

Reina nodded and stood up, resuming her maid duties, but despite her seemingly composed demeanor, she was confused.

The punishment, she’s already given it?

When…?

…

Good time management was an essential skill for a maid, and a sense of time was a necessary quality.

After dinner with Calysia, Reina began her plan.

As agreed, the elite Dragon Knights would gather at the church, and everyone would set off under the cover of night to subdue the Wood Village chief, whose guilt had been confirmed… Although there was no sunrise in this world, the moon during the “day” was still brighter.

All the way to the empty church, Reina felt a tightness in her chest.

“Is Ann special?”

Calysia’s words weighed heavily on her mind.

Yes, she had to admit, Ann was indeed special.

Like her, she was a human turned demon, and she retained her personality and all her previous memories. She would definitely become a remarkable subordinate.

She’s special…

Am I not special?

And, what did Calysia mean by saying that all the information came from Ann?

If it weren’t for her, Ann wouldn’t have betrayed humanity.

Calysia really was a dummy, a big dummy!

Why did Ann deserve Calysia’s appreciation, while she didn’t receive a single word of praise?

Damn it, unacceptable…

Reina suddenly realized that she was jealous of Ann, envious of the Dragon King’s praise for her.

Even though Calysia was actually a big dummy with low emotional intelligence!

“Why do I care so much, damn it.”

Lost in thought, Reina unconsciously placed one hand on her chest, the other clenched into a fist.

Suddenly, the church door opened.

The person who walked in was Fire.

Her long red hair was tied up, and she wore light armor and a black cloak, perfect for moving around at night.

Seeing Reina, she was a little surprised: “Lord Azure Scale, you’re already here!”

“Mm~”

Reina nodded seriously.

She adopted an “I’ve been waiting for you for a long time” demeanor, and she had indeed been waiting for 30 minutes.

She had heard that it was more prestigious for leaders to arrive a little late.

But Reina didn’t want to put on too many airs, and even deliberately waited a little longer.

Following Fire into the church was Azure.

She had slightly pale, dark blue shoulder-length hair, befitting her name “Azure Dragon.” Her attire was similar to Fire’s, but her personality was completely different.

She nodded slightly and then performed a standard knight’s salute.

“Good evening, Lord Azure Scale.”

“Sis, I told you there’s no need to be so formal!” Fire said anxiously.

“…” Azure didn’t reply.

It seemed she wasn’t an easy person to deal with.

A few days ago, after leaving the church, Reina had met this elite Dragon Knight, but they had only exchanged a glance from afar.

Two days ago, while on duty, Fire had told Reina about her sister.

Reina confirmed that she was absolutely trustworthy. The two sisters were united and seemed to share a special bond.

“Sister Azure is just shy. There’s no need to mind her, Lady Reina~”

“…”

Azure still didn’t speak.

Just then, another person walked in.

Reina’s gaze quickly shifted to the nun.

Her attire was similar to her usual clothes, but her skin was unnaturally pale, a sign of demonification. Not only that, but from the open back of her nun’s habit, bat-like wings and demonic horns sprouted, and a heart-shaped tail swayed back and forth, a stark contrast to her holy attire and the cross on her chest.

“Lord Azure Scale.”

Ann also nodded along with Azure, a confident smile on her face.

Her eyes were golden vertical slits with a black background, somewhat similar to a blood race’s.

There was no longer any trace of humanity on her.

She was a complete succubus.

28. A Step Ahead

By the time Reina left the mysterious space, it was already time to start work.

Rest started around 11 AM, and work resumed around 2 PM. The schedule wasn’t fixed, prioritizing flexibility—that being said, thanks to her perfectly enhanced body, she wasn’t physically or mentally exhausted by the heavy workload.

The afternoon’s work was cleaning the garden and lawn outside the villa.

Although they were leaving Wood Village for the Dragon Palace in a few days, she couldn’t just leave it uncleaned.

More than that, Reina was worried about whether the workload at the Dragon Palace would increase several times over. If Calysia refused to hire any helpers, she would undoubtedly be the one stuck with all the work!

But the Dragon King’s reputation was also important. At least superficially, the Dragon Palace wouldn’t be dirty or messy. In the minds of all dragons, the Dragon King was a proper queen.

Therefore, there was no need to worry too much.

Meanwhile, Reina had given a name to that skill-point allocation space:

[Place of Prayer]

The reason for this name was entirely because the goddess, identical to herself, was in a praying posture. And the way to enter the space was also through prayer, so calling it the Place of Prayer wasn’t inappropriate.

She could enter the Place of Prayer at any time, and while inside, time in the outside world practically stopped, so she didn’t have to worry about encountering danger while allocating skill points.

But the condition was that she had to think of Calysia.

Not only that, she had to think about Calysia’s good qualities—truly a grave sin!

“That wicked woman…”

Reina leaned on the broom to rest, her entire body weight pressing down on it, her body leaning forward, her waist curving into an alluring arc.

The lawn was finally clean.

Reina carefully walked back to the villa and happened to encounter Calysia reading in the living room.

Moonlight shone on her legs, clad in black stockings. Her eyes, like two glowing gems in the darkness, held a hint of imperceptible annoyance.

“Master Calysia, you’re awake. Shall I prepare afternoon tea for you?”

“Go ahead.”

Calysia’s eyes held a trace of quiet resentment as she looked at Reina.

Reina went into the kitchen and started preparing. The water had already boiled. She skillfully took out a white ceramic coffee cup, placed it on a saucer, and began to brew coffee.

As she worked, she felt something was amiss.

What was wrong with the Dragon King?

She was all over her this morning, and now she seemed to have a problem with her in the afternoon?

Was she dissatisfied with her work? Then why didn’t she hire more servants?!

But Calysia wouldn’t get angry for no reason. She wasn’t someone with volatile moods.

There must be a reason.

But Reina couldn’t figure out what she had done to displease Calysia.

Did she oversleep? Or did she have some strange dream?

That must be it.

Reina came out with a latte and a slice of tiramisu, placing them on the coffee table in the living room.

Calysia picked up the coffee, closed her eyes, and savored it. Then, she cut a piece of tiramisu and put it in her mouth with a small spoon, enjoying the rich milky flavor like a gourmet meal, seemingly quite satisfied with the maid’s handiwork.

To test her theory, Reina couldn’t help but ask:

“Master Calysia, are you satisfied with today’s afternoon tea?”

“Satisfied,” Calysia replied flatly, glancing at Reina with resentment.

“…”

“Do you have any other suggestions for improvement? I hope I can also learn from my work,” Reina persisted.

“No.”

She was definitely angry.

Ahh, I know, she’s playing the emotional card again. This time, she definitely wants me to coax her. In reality, she’s not angry at all, just waiting for me to throw myself into her arms.

In this situation, she absolutely couldn’t fall into the trap.

Reina began to think in reverse.

First, under normal circumstances, she would definitely ask the Dragon King why she was so troubled. If she didn’t try to coax her, based on Calysia’s personality, she would definitely retaliate at night.

Then, Calysia would definitely use a bunch of sweet words to trap her, catching her off guard.

Finally, like a few days ago, she would take advantage of her when she wasn’t paying attention.

Therefore, the best approach this time was to do the opposite, to directly admit her mistake and deprive Calysia of the opportunity to trap her! If she took the initiative to confess, she would have done her duty and wouldn’t have to suffer the consequences of being framed!

That was close, she almost went down the wrong path.

As expected, she was a step ahead!

Reina took a deep breath and walked up to Calysia, taking a seat beside her.

The Dragon King, who was still reading, was startled by Reina’s actions… As expected, she’s surprised. She doesn’t understand why I’m being so proactive.

“Master Calysia, let me give you a massage. I know I was wrong.”

Saying that, she began to massage Calysia’s soft arms. Because of the black lace sleeves, it felt strangely stress-relieving to knead them.

She leaned gently against Calysia’s shoulder.

“Reina?” Calysia was shocked.

That’s right, just like this!

Actions speak louder than words, excellent!

She had already realized that she couldn’t set a trap and was accepting Reina’s overture.

After all, such an enthusiastic massage wasn’t within the scope of a maid’s duties. It was clearly meant as compensation for her previous mistake.

And this vague “compensation” could be used as an excuse to smooth things over.

And Calysia admitted that for a moment, she was truly startled by Reina.

Did she know it was her?

No…

The shock on Calysia’s face turned into a playful smile within seconds.

At this moment, Reina still thought she had the upper hand.

Calysia’s thigh pressed against Reina’s, her touch gentle as water.

My acting is invincible!

“It’s good that Reina knows her mistake. Next time, don’t let me get pregnant, okay~?”

“As Master Calysia says…”

Wait?

Reina was dumbfounded. She was about to continue along the same lines, but the last few words got stuck in her throat.

Wait, that’s not right…

She… she’s pregnant?

When? Could it be from that time the other day… but that shouldn’t be possible!

No wonder she only noticed this afternoon.

She broke out in a cold sweat, unable to believe this outcome. She immediately began to think about how terrifying it was for the Dragon King to be pregnant, the thought swirling in her mind.

For a moment, she was speechless.

No, wait…

Reina suddenly recalled what had happened that day. Calysia had been dreaming, using her as a body pillow. She had been struggling to break free, but accidentally touched the forbidden fruit, jolting Calysia awake.

In this world, women could have children with each other.

But how could she know about that strange method?

Besides, that day, it should have been her who got pregnant!

She had been tricked!

—It only took Reina three short seconds to process all of this.

But these three seconds were enough to prove that Reina was lying.

She looked at Calysia, trembling, and instantly understood everything.

For every cunning plan, there’s a cleverer counter-plan.

“Why did Reina stop talking?” Calysia finally couldn’t hide her smile any longer.

“I’m just… very shocked by this…”

“…”

“Master Calysia?”

Calysia touched her lips before answering:

“I’m thinking about how to punish a vassal who deceives their master.”

27. Little Greedy Dragon

Could it be that because she thought of Calysia before entering this space, Calysia was also transported here?

Calm down, calm down, Reina!

This must be an illusion. Since this space was a manifestation of her own abilities, Calysia must also be an illusion!

But to confirm, Reina still chose to kneel on one knee as a sign of loyalty:

“Master Calysia?”

“Strictly speaking, I am not her,” Calysia smiled.

“I am the guide of your subconscious, the administrator of this area. You can ask me anything, or ask me to help you with anything I can do.”

“What’s your name?”

“You can give me any name.”

Reina was stunned: Isn’t this a system?!

So, you, system, didn’t want to play with me when I first transmigrated, and now that I’m in a tough spot, you finally appear, huh?

No wonder you appeared in Calysia’s form. It seems you’re just as hateful as her.

But something felt strange.

Although she couldn’t put her finger on it, Reina felt that this “Calysia” was too real, even her expressions were exactly the same as in reality.

Is my imagination this good?

Anyway, she just needed to test it out.

“I’ll call you Little Cal from now on,” Reina said with a smile.

She originally wanted to call her “Little Calysia,” but if she didn’t appear in Calysia’s form next time, wouldn’t that be awkward?

“Mm, okay,” Little Cal nodded.

“Little Cal, can you call me Master?”

Reina suddenly felt that since this person had Calysia’s appearance and voice, she might as well make use of it.

But Little Cal froze, as if thinking.

Then, she shook her head.

“Your subconscious doesn’t want you to engage in such meaningless behavior. Please choose the correct path.”

Reina was a little annoyed.

So she wasn’t allowed to play around? Was this really her system?

But you couldn’t just mess around with a normal system either. As expected, her expectations were too high.

So, Reina thought of a good way to test whether she was really “Calysia” or not.

She took a deep breath and began to recall the scenes and moments of Calysia bullying her, thinking about all the insults she knew, and shouted with a flushed face:

“Calysia is a stupid, small-fry, slutty bitch, a lewd woman whose head is filled with strange, dirty thoughts!”

“Why does she like touching my breasts so much?! Hers aren’t small, can’t she just touch her own? Is she envious of mine?”

“Calysia’s sleeping posture is terrible! She almost suffocates me every time we sleep. She even gropes me in her sleep. Am I a body pillow or a doll?”

“She’s just a small-fry!”

“Phew—”

Reina’s lips twitched, but her mood was much better. This was the first time she had shouted these things out loud in a wide-open space.

She let out a long breath, opened her eyes, and found that “Calysia” wasn’t angry.

If it were the real Calysia, she would have been furious by now.

No matter how tolerant the Dragon King was, she definitely wouldn’t stand for being insulted like this, right?

It seemed that Little Cal wasn’t lying. She really was the system!

“Do you need any assistance?”

“Calysia” asked patiently, as if nothing had happened.

“Yes.” Knowing that the other party wasn’t Calysia, Reina no longer felt nervous. “May I ask, where is this place? Is this person me? If so, why does she look so much like the Goddess of Light? If I am the Goddess of Light, then who is I? Who is Reina?”

This series of questions didn’t faze “Calysia.” Like a teacher patiently answering math problems, she stated expressionlessly:

“It’s all you, Reina.”

“The one who achieved countless endings, unlocked the hidden ending, had a romantic relationship with the Dragon King, and the you right here, right now, are all the same person.”

“Then what about the Goddess of Light? Am I related to her?”

This was what she was most unsure about.

But “Calysia” actually gave her signature smile, as if mocking her:

“I can’t tell you that. Please explore on your own. This world is far more dangerous than you imagine.”

“Huh?”

Reina raised her small fist in protest.

“Are you really here to help me, system? Why don’t you know anything?”

“I am the guide of your subconscious, not an omniscient god.”

With that, “Calysia” snapped her fingers, and the two of them floated in the air, moving to a position directly in front of the Goddess of Light.

“Calysia” pointed to one of the crystals emitting a large amount of miasma and said:

“Your current level is 58. You can choose three [Crystals], but you only have two choices left. And your first choice was [Gravity].”

Reina stroked her chin. So far, there wasn’t much difference from her own deductions.

If, according to the Goddess of Light’s standard, the maximum level was 200, then the ten [Crystals] in the sky were evenly divided into ten increments of 20 levels. Like a skill tree, every 20 levels, she could activate the ability of one more [Crystal].

“What other abilities can I choose?” Reina asked.

“Calysia” waved her hand, and the two instantly teleported to a purple crystal located higher up—this crystal was also connected to Reina’s wrist.

Looking at the purple crystal, Reina recalled the embarrassing scene of absorbing power last time.

She had to think carefully before acting.

“How do I know what kind of power this is?”

“You can try touching it, feeling its power.”

Reina complied.

When she touched the power before her, she indeed discovered a familiar and intoxicating power, sharing the same source as her own, enveloping her like a warm blanket, urging her to fall into a peaceful sleep.

At that moment, she seemed to understand something.

—I’ve gained an ability!

No, she had temporarily gained an ability.

Because when Reina let go, the memory of the newly acquired ability would be erased from her mind, returning to the sealed purple crystal.

Without making a choice, she couldn’t obtain it.

This ability wasn’t quite what she wanted.

“Next one,” Reina said coldly.

“Calysia” was slightly shocked, seemingly surprised that she didn’t choose such a convenient ability.

She raised her hand slightly, and the two teleported to a purple crystal even higher up.

Reina reached out, sensing the energy pulsating within this crystal.

Suddenly, her eyes snapped open.

“Interesting, is this high risk, high reward?”

“Hehe, this is exactly what I need.”

She turned around and said confidently: “Little Cal, I want this one.”

“Calysia” tilted her head: “Are you sure?”

“I’m sure.”

“Very well.”

“Calysia” raised her hand, and a dark light emerged from her palm, transmitting like an optical signal to the purple crystal before them, resonating with it.

Then, the purple crystal was pulled away by the retracting chains, towards the golden figure—

Seeing this scene, Reina suddenly remembered a game she had played before called “Platinum Miner.”

But she quickly lost the chance to think.

When the purple crystal merged with her beautiful jade-like neck, the Dragon Mark on her body felt as hot as if a sun had been stuffed inside!

Reina instantly fell to her knees, her eyes glazed over, her whole body becoming damp.

“Ahh…”

Knowing that Calysia wasn’t present, she didn’t hold back, and directly released the shallow desires she usually suppressed.

“Master Calysia~♡”

“Mmph~”

“No, ah…”

Anyway, no one could see her.

Just as she was about to collapse on the ground, completely overwhelmed by the activated power and return to reality, “Calysia” walked over, pulled her into an embrace, and chuckled indulgently.

“Hehe…”

“Little greedy dragon.”

26. Not Sincere Enough

The meeting hall, shrouded in darkness, was suddenly illuminated by ghostly blue torches.

Emerging in the firelight were three figures with varying expressions. The flames cast their shadows on the wall, revealing the silhouettes of vicious dragons.

At the head of the conference table, a man with fluffy red hair raised a glass of red wine. He disdainfully crossed his legs on the table, a slight smirk playing on his lips. Although he was smiling, it seemed more like anger and reprimand.

The flickering lightning outside the window hid his crimson eyes in the darkness.

As the thunder rumbled, he spoke in a questioning tone:

“[Flame Dragon] Hoxas is dead. I presume that with your methods, you are all aware of this, are you not?”

He swirled his wine glass.

The man sitting at the front left of the conference table maintained a proper posture throughout. His white sideburns and hair were neatly trimmed. Unlike the man’s white robe, he wore a gray trench coat and a top hat, like an elderly gentleman from the Victorian era.

But his fit physique and sharp, hawk-like eyes commanded respect, his hands resting flat on the table, maintaining a serious and composed demeanor.

“[Crimson Scale Crescent Moon], if you have any opinions, state them. Don’t waste time.”

The old man kept his eyes closed.

“Of the three of us, only you are insidious enough. I only know that the woman beside the Dragon King is particularly dangerous.”

The young woman sitting on the right side of the conference table stroked her chin, pondering the old man’s words.

She had pink curly hair and sparkling eyes, seemingly deep in thought, but she was just silently playing with the ring on her finger, not intending to express her opinion.

Hearing the old man’s words, the man called [Crimson Scale Crescent Moon] chuckled:

“The newcomer demon who inherited the agate defeated the Sword Demon and even found all the humans in that village, driving them to a desperate situation!”

“That’s rather troublesome.” The old man opened his hawk-like eyes.

“The battle between the Beast King and the Blood Queen is imminent. If that [emissary] is killed, we will become the Beast King’s next target, or face the same predicament as the Blood Queen.”

[Crimson Scale Crescent Moon]’s voice was leisurely, continuing to steer the conversation towards the woman:

“Hehe, since the strongest among us, [Gold Scale Waning Moon], has said so, what we should do goes without saying.”

“I just think that woman shouldn’t be allowed to continue her nonsense.”

The old man stood up from his chair and walked towards the dark shadows without looking back.

“Let me put an end to this enchantress.”

“I will kill her. This is for the Dragon King, and for the future of the dragon race.”

“I’d like to see whether the one who killed Flame Dragon is stronger, or my fists are harder.”

…

“Mmph, praying, praying…”

In the Wood Village villa, Reina, having worked all morning, had tricked Calysia into going to bed a while ago, securing a whole afternoon of free time.

But she didn’t choose to delve into ancient literature or pointless jokes in the library. Instead, she sat alone on the single bed in the bedroom… the single bed she had never slept in.

Her legs were twisted into a neat figure-four, her closed eyes trembling slightly, her praying posture a little distorted.

“Why can’t I succeed? Is there something wrong with my method?”

That’s right, she wanted to enter that “upgrade space” again.

She carefully recalled the scene of praying in the church, trying to reproduce the actions, but no matter what she did, she couldn’t succeed. Just like that, she wasted half an hour, during which she just sat on the bed, tormenting herself like a cultivator undergoing tribulation.

Unable to do it, she leaned back on the bed, staring at the ceiling, her heart filled with melancholy.

“What went wrong?”

“Could it be that I’m not sincere enough?”

“…”

Perhaps she really wasn’t sincere enough.

After all, to fully recreate the scene, she had to recall Calysia’s image, but the thought of Calysia made Reina too angry to pray!

A vicious cycle… Ahh, that damned woman!

Reina didn’t really want to enter that space, but in the past two days, she had suddenly thought of the crises she might face in the future. After careful consideration, enduring the risk of corruption was better than being killed by other dragons.

If she could learn more practical skills, her path forward would be more stable.

And, if she could freely enter that space, it would be quite effective for avoiding Calysia’s unwanted advances!

So, it was decided.

It was time to learn new skills.

“I can’t keep focusing on Calysia’s annoying side,” Reina pouted.

“Anyway, she’s asleep, so it should be fine, right?”

Since Calysia was making her so angry, why not think about her good qualities?

Reina rolled over, burying her face in the soft bed, her cheeks flushed.

“Mmph…”

“Calysia…”

Trying to think of Calysia in a positive light was quite difficult, but not impossible.

That person always wanted to tease her, always wanted to expose her, but even when given the chance, she couldn’t guess it was her.

So, from that perspective, although she was stupid, she was still a good person, at least not a malicious woman full of scheming thoughts.

Reina unconsciously entered the state, her thoughts flowing smoothly like a stream under a bridge.

She had the sleeping face of a normal girl, and her emotions were quite delicate. At least from their life together in the hidden ending, she could see that Calysia was a gentle person, without any of the Dragon King’s arrogance, treating her like a lifesaver.

She seemed to truly like her.

“Ah?!”

Suddenly, Reina felt her body falling!

Like the falling sensation when occasionally jolting awake from a dream, but gentler.

When she opened her eyes again, she was in that dark space.

Reina was ecstatic:

“I did it!”

Before her was the “Goddess of Light,” identical to herself, praying silently in this empty space. If she ignored the black chains and collar, she was definitely the most holy being Reina had ever seen, even more so than the actual Goddess of Light.

Reina looked up slightly.

One, two, three…

Sure enough, there were nine purple crystals left that hadn’t merged with her.

Looking closely, there was one connected to her wrist, two to her lower legs, four to the collar around her neck, one to her waist, and one to her wings.

The previous crystal had granted her the ability of [Gravity].

This wasn’t just a skill.

[Gravity] was more like a category or a representation. Based on gravity, she could derive a series of skills like [Gravity Crush] or [Meteor].

Nine purple crystals represented nine different abilities. The benefits they brought were far beyond comparison to ordinary combat skills.

If she could learn more skills, the chances of failure would be even lower.

“Hehe…”

Reina smiled proudly.

“After learning two more skills, perhaps even that small-fry Dragon King won’t be a match for me~”

“Reina.”

Suddenly, a familiar voice almost made her heart jump out of her chest.

She followed the sound and saw a dragon woman in a black dress walking slowly towards her.

When she saw the doting smile on the woman’s face, anger, surprise, and suspicion almost made her faint!!

Damn it, that’s Calysia!

Why is she here?

25. New Moon

Calysia reached out and touched Reina’s lips.

Reina initially wanted to dodge, but the hand on her waist held her firmly like a pair of tongs, its fingers slowly roaming and massaging her back.

That familiar technique, like petting a cat.

And just now, those actions, including stroking her chin and head, were incredibly enjoyable for Reina, like a massage, so much so that she inadvertently let out little pet-like sounds.

“Purr… purr…”

A dragon’s skin was covered in a layer of invisible scales. Unlike fragile human skin, it could not only withstand sharp punctures but also, like a cat’s, find friction and massage pleasurable.

She never thought there would be a day when she would be treated like a kitten!

Even more infuriating was that she couldn’t resist, because Calysia was even controlling the Dragon Mark with one hand!

Then, amidst the combined pleasure and comfort, Calysia seized the opportunity once again—

She removed her hand, now covered in glistening droplets, and took advantage of the opening, directly attacking Reina’s lips. When Reina tried to push her away, Calysia’s tongue began to explore her mouth, quickly overwhelming her.

Reina’s legs, originally struggling in their black stockings, settled down. For a sense of security, she couldn’t help but wrap her arms around the Dragon King’s waist.

It was as if all escape routes were blocked, and the only exit was occupied by Calysia, who was gradually closing in, forcing her into a corner.

She was truly skilled! Why was she so proficient? Where did she learn this?

The hand Calysia had on the Dragon Mark suddenly released some magic power. That magic power, unique to the Dragon King, was practically the last straw for Reina.

Calysia released her, and the poor little maid was already unconscious, little hearts appearing in her lovestruck eyes as if hypnotized.

“Calysia… ♡”

“Call me Master. You are my vassal and servant. Isn’t it only natural to call me Master~?”

“Mas… ter ♡”

Having already said it once, Reina easily said it a second time.

Suddenly, a wave of shame washed over her, engulfing her mind like a flood, forcing out the last vestiges of her reason.

But when her reason returned, Reina recalled the shame of that moment, that “Master,” and almost fainted from anger.

“Reina finally called me Master. See, it’s not that hard to accept. You just need to get used to it.”

Reina, her sanity restored, was fuming.

But her angry eyes were no match for the blush on her fair cheeks, looking like a wife putting up token resistance to her master’s affections.

She pulled her hands back from Calysia’s waist and gently pushed the Dragon King away, forcing herself to stand up.

“Master Calysia, if you do this again, I’ll… I’ll!!”

For a moment, Reina didn’t know how to punish Calysia.

In her confusion, out of a desire for revenge, she blurted out: “If you do this again, I won’t sleep with you!”

But upon hearing these words, Calysia actually let go of Reina, a hint of apology on her face:

“Reina, I was a bit too much just now. I’m sorry. Hmm… how about I give you a title? Or, you can choose one yourself?”

“Why bring that up now? Mmph…”

Reina panted, trying to express her disgust, but she couldn’t avoid the lingering aftereffects still affecting her mind, making her blush.

She suddenly remembered something important.

I wasn’t supposed to be sleeping with her in the first place, was I? If this becomes a punishment, then wouldn’t sleeping with her and warming her bed become a matter of course?!

That damned Dragon King, playing with my body and then apologizing. Is there anyone more despicable than her in this world?

She definitely couldn’t give Calysia any leeway.

She glared at Calysia, pretending not to hear her words, and immediately turned and left the dining room.

Her mind involuntarily replayed the previous scene, only making her feel more ashamed and annoyed. To distract herself, she picked up a broom and mop and started cleaning the second floor, even the stubborn dirt in the window cracks.

Her original plan was to use this morning to think and plan her strategy for finding humans, or how to use Miss Ann to locate them, and then decide whether to kill them, spare them, or use them as puppets.

But Reina couldn’t focus on anything.

Her mind was filled with Calysia, the words she had spoken, and the scene of her own outburst just now, her disrespect towards Calysia… These fragments clung to her like ghosts.

So, she spent the day in a daze, restless. Even during her library reading time, she couldn’t concentrate.

The moon outside the window grew dimmer, and another day in the Eternal Night Era was coming to an end.

Holding a book of literature and history, she twirled her pen, unconsciously looking out the window and muttering:

“Who’s doing this for you, dummy?”

“You, Dragon King, are so stupid, you can’t even see that I want to rebel against you.”

“Next time, I won’t give you a chance. Definitely not!”

Just like that, she completely wasted an entire day.

…

At night, Reina went to Calysia’s bedroom.

While Calysia was taking a bath, she had already washed herself clean and lay down in bed, covering herself with the quilt.

The temperature in the bed gradually rose with Reina’s presence, until it was filled with her warm, sweet fragrance.

Reina was sure she wasn’t crazy.

Based on the dummy Dragon King’s personality, if she wasn’t in bed today, Calysia would drag her there by force—based on recent observations, she couldn’t stand it, couldn’t even survive, without her!

Moreover, she had also promised to sleep with her this morning. If she didn’t keep her word, she wouldn’t be a competent maid, and this would increase the risk of her identity being exposed.

She had to outwardly obey the Dragon King to secretly carry out her plan and overthrow the Four Kings’ rule!

Sure enough, a few minutes later, the fragrant Dragon King, wrapped in a bath towel, walked into the bedroom.

Seeing that Reina was already in bed, warming it for her, Calysia became even more delighted. She took off her shoes and bathrobe and slipped under the covers.

The warm, familiar fragrance of Reina greeted her.

“Reina~”

Just as Calysia was about to whisper some sweet nothings, Reina unexpectedly turned her back, as if sulking, giving the Dragon King no chance to speak.

Seeing Calysia’s silence, Reina felt pleased.

Warming the bed was her duty, pleasing her was a favor!

Dragon King, what are you going to do now?

Based on their morning conversation, Reina realized that Calysia valued her companionship in bed very much.

I’m here to warm your bed, but I won’t pay attention to you. No matter how you bully me, I won’t submit to you!

Ah~ poor Dragon King, finally thinking she could win me over, only to be rendered helpless by me, standing on the moral high ground~♡

A great victory!

But just then, Calysia reached out and touched her back:

“Reina~, are you still angry with me?”

“…” Reina remained silent.

“Have you heard of the [Silver Dragon Guardians]? Actually, that’s just an old title.”

“They are called [Demon Moons], the four strongest dragons besides me.”

“Their number remains at four, eternally unchanging.”

“I’ve been thinking about it all day, and I’ve prepared a [Demon Moon] title for you too.”

Reina’s body twitched.

So, it wasn’t that the Dragon King wouldn’t give her a title, but that she thought ordinary titles weren’t worthy of her.

Reina felt something catch in her throat, and she spoke softly, testing the waters:

“You’re lying. Doesn’t [Demon Moon] already have enough members?”

Calysia wrapped her arms around Reina’s waist, and then two warm mounds pressed against her back, making her blush involuntarily.

“Who knows? My best subordinate…”

“[Azure Scale New Moon]”