At this moment, Ailinxue’s mind was flooded with thoughts…
Would Yinan really kill her…? She dared not take the risk!
Because this man who was still holding her had, not long ago, personally killed her lifelong beloved, Selina… She had already confirmed this matter from the other maids in the manor.
Though death would bring her relief, what about Aurora!?
At the thought of Aurora, Ailinxue’s desire to survive flared up instantly. For Aurora’s sake, she had to find every way to stay alive…
“Master…” Ailinxue took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. “Ailinxue belongs to you. I would never betray you…”
“How can I believe you!?” Yinan roared, pressing the dagger harder to the ground, so much so that a thin line of blood appeared on Ailinxue’s neck. “Those who are not of my kind must harbor different intentions!”
Ailinxue gasped from the pain but still endured it, urgently saying, “Master, I have long since severed all ties with the Snow Country. Now… everything I am belongs to you.”
“Is that so…?” Yinan withdrew the dagger, looking at her with a smile. “Did I scare you? I was just joking. You are a treasure bestowed upon me by the heavens. How could I bear to kill you?”
A chill ran through Ailinxue’s heart. Yinan’s unpredictable mood made her even more fearful.
Karl, who witnessed all of this, was also frightened… This man was truly a smiling tiger!
Ailinxue panted heavily, the terror of hovering between life and death still lingering. Her legs could not help but tremble slightly.
“Ai… Ailinxue… has always been the most obedient pet of Master…” Ailinxue said in a trembling voice, lowering her head, trying hard to make her voice sound gentle and loyal.
Though humiliation filled her heart, for Aurora’s sake, she had no choice but to bow and scrape.
[Ailinxue Submission: 25% – Yielded]
Yielded?
Both Luoling and Aurora were at the 20%~40% stage, which meant initial trust…
Ailinxue’s entry gave Yinan a satisfying answer. It seemed that increasing favorability wasn’t the only way to make someone submit!
A new way to play!
Another war was coming… This filled Yinan with extreme excitement!
After driving Karl away, Yinan first engaged in a long-lasting “psychological battle” with Ailinxue.
The loser could only remain in the room, while the winner stepped into the barracks of Violet Watch.
Looking out, all he could see were elegant and dazzling female soldiers in light armor, which made Yinan somewhat displeased.
Sending such a corps to the battlefield would make them the most conspicuous targets, but there was nothing he could do—this was a hard rule set by the System.
These women, who had soaked in medicinal baths and cultivated the Violet Heart Technique, now had purple hair and eyes…
And at this moment, Luoling looked every bit the valiant female general, leading the soldiers in training.
Crisp commands rang out continuously. The purple armor she wore gleamed brilliantly under the sunlight…
“Hear my order! Groups of three, concentrate your magic in your swords and start a combined attack! Move quickly, coordinate with each other!”
The female soldiers responded swiftly, grouping tightly in threes. The slender magic swords in their hands glowed with a mysterious purple light.
As their magic gathered, the air around the blades seemed to distort, emitting a faint humming sound.
“Mary, we attack by converting battle aura into magic—don’t try to sense magic! Keep in rhythm with your teammates!” Luoling reminded loudly.
The named female soldier blushed slightly and quickly adjusted her breathing. Fine beads of sweat rolled down her forehead, but her concentration remained undivided.
Just as the soldiers focused on training, a messenger ran over in haste, kneeling on one knee, “Commander Luoling, the Lord has arrived!”
Luoling immediately straightened her back, standing tall as a pine, and ordered in a loud voice, “All units, attention!”
In an instant, silence fell over the training field. The female soldiers stood in perfect formation, their magic swords trembling faintly, as if gathering energy to explode at any moment.
Yinan strode into the training ground, his eagle-sharp gaze sweeping over each of the female soldiers.
He was clad in a long black robe embroidered with golden patterns. The emerald-studded hilt at his waist flashed coldly with every step, radiating a natural air of authority.
Yinan was a noble who valued appearance highly. Every time he appeared, he sought perfection, and today was no exception.
The man slowly ascended the watchtower, overlooking the entire training field…
To his eyes, Luoling and the soldiers were pieces on a chessboard, and he was the player controlling this game.
“Lord, all one hundred and one members of Violet Watch have assembled!” In the past few days, the military atmosphere had gradually erased Luoling’s image as a little maid in the eyes of others…
She jogged over to the base of the watchtower, “Awaiting your orders, my Lord!”
Yinan nodded slightly, his gaze still roaming over the whole formation…
Though the army was small in scale, it already had the makings of a mighty force!
Luoling had received all kinds of training methods and formations for Violet Watch from the System…
Her loyalty to Yinan had already reached an unshakable level, and she always sought to perform in his presence.
“Very good… I’m quite satisfied with you, Luoling.” Yinan first praised his Commander, then stated the purpose of his visit, “Intensify the training. Soon, we will fight Violet Watch’s first battle that will make its name known throughout the Empire!”
Luoling blushed with pride and excitement at Yinan’s praise. “Thank you for your kind words, my Lord!”
“I will never let anyone go unrewarded… As long as you follow me closely, you’ll get things you never even dreamed of! Wealth, titles, land!” Yinan shouted from the watchtower, “Silverlake Domain is too small… it cannot contain us!”
Yinan’s voice echoed across the training ground, each word striking powerfully, igniting the passion in the hearts of the female soldiers.
“My Lord, we pledge our lives to follow you! For Violet Watch!” Luoling led the cry, her voice resolute and strong.
“For Violet Watch!” The female soldiers responded in unison. Their shouts gathered together, forming a mighty wave of sound.
Startled, the birds resting on the treetops near the camp took flight…
Yinan looked at the highly spirited female soldiers, a confident smile curving on his lips…
This man was ready to completely rewrite the fate of the Northern Province in the coming chaos!
Although he now only had a hundred soldiers, the ambition in Yinan’s heart burned like a raging fire!
Always proud, he would never submit to anyone. He would let everyone know that he, too, could take the position of the boss!
Step by step, he would conquer the surrounding territories, step by step, he would become the uncrowned king of the Northern Province!
Even the whole northern Empire… the entire Empire… the entire continent!
He would become the supreme ruler!
In Yinan’s eyes, every inch of this land should bow beneath his feet, and every living soul should know his mighty name.