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.
Leave a Reply