Chapter 6: Serena… my sweetheart, hurry and help me!

Enan’s heart tightened.

He hadn’t expected this bastard Lord to lose his temper.

And where did this overwhelming aura come from?

Was he really still that idiot?

Had it all been an act before?

He hurriedly dropped to one knee, lowering his head.

“Lord, please forgive me. Enan never intended to doubt your words! It’s just that this matter is grave, concerning the survival of Silver Lake Territory. I was anxious and asked an extra question.”

But Enan did not let him rise.

He tapped the table.

“It was I who lured them to attack. By now, they must already be stirring…”

Enan’s heart jolted.

He looked up at Enan, shock and doubt filling his eyes.

But that bastard’s expression was cold and stern, as if he wasn’t joking at all!

“Don’t make that surprised face…”

Enan sat as steady as a mountain.

“I saw the soldiers change into the new equipment. Good. This time, we’ll strike before they can react!”

“You, quickly arrange people to ambush them in advance. Once any army approaches the territory…”

Enan’s eyes narrowed, releasing a chilling aura.

“No mercy, kill them all.”

The shock in Enan’s heart surged like waves.

This bastard Lord… was completely different from the person in his memory!

He wanted to say something more, but then that Demon’s voice continued—

“If we win this time…”

Enan pondered, then said quietly,

“After we take Storm Territory, I’ll give you a piece of land.”

A strong emotion stirred in Enan’s heart.

The shock and doubt in his eyes were replaced by gratitude and determination.

He dropped to one knee again, his voice loud and resolute.

“Lord, such a generous reward is unnecessary! Protecting Silver Lake Territory is Enan’s duty!”

God!

Am I really about to rise up now…?

This Lord is so generous!

But… does he really plan to conquer Storm Territory?

So all that deep affection before was just an act?!

He was willing to be a loyal dog for years, all for this moment?!

Isn’t that terrifying?!

Enan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

This guy is too good at pretending!

Enan ignored him.

He checked the training of the newly established Army, then left.

He still had important things to do…

It was time to raise Luoling’s Obedience!

Only 34% left!

Now, he just had to move her heart…

After building up his character… it was time to overturn it!

Though he felt guilty toward Luoling, and it was shameless, there was no other way…

All of this was to survive better in this world!

Anyone would make such a choice.

As long as the goal was achieved… the means didn’t matter!

So…

Enan, who was supposed to be a repentant struggler, was now drunk out of his mind in the Estate.

***

When Luoling finally found the drunken Enan in a corner of the Garden, a wave of heartache washed over her.

“Lord, how did you end up like this?”

She whispered, kneeling to try and lift Enan up.

Enan raised his head in a daze, looking at Luoling, pain and confusion in his eyes…

“Leave me alone!”

Luoling was startled by Enan’s sudden shout.

Her outstretched hand froze in mid-air, a flash of hurt in her eyes, quickly replaced by worry.

“Lord…”

Luoling’s voice trembled.

“What happened?”

“What happened?”

Ha—

Everything is over!

All my efforts have been wasted!

Everyone thinks I’m an idiot, a failure, just waiting to laugh at me.

I thought I could change it all, but now it seems it was just a joke!

The Fox dove into Enan’s arms, sobbing.

Enan was stunned.

Tears glistened in Luoling’s eyes.

“In my eyes, Lord, you’ve changed so much recently. We’ve all been improving together. You’re not an idiot! Nor a failure… Luoling believes you can change everything!”

Enan froze, the confusion in his eyes fading, replaced by a touch of emotion.

“Luoling, do you really believe I can change it all?”

Luoling nodded firmly, her eyes full of determination.

“I believe in you, Lord!”

Enan pulled Luoling closer.

“Thank you… Luoling, if not for your words, I really… I really…”

Luoling didn’t reply.

She rose up on her toes…

The two slowly drew closer…

Luoling believed the Demon found redemption with her, and the Demon was satisfied.

[Luoling Obedience 75% – Dependence]

***

The next day, Enan returned to his firm and calm self.

Beside him, Luoling was happy too, believing she had changed him.

Her Obedience even rose to 80%.

[Luoling Obedience 80% – Selfless Devotion]

The war between the two territories erupted!

Storm Territory, using the contents of Enan’s secret letter as an excuse, launched a surprise attack on Silver Lake Territory under the banner of justice…

But Silver Lake Territory had been prepared, ambushing the idiots halfway…

Shouts and screams intertwined, echoing through the valley.

This made the Storm Territory Commander furious at his disastrous start!

Why is it different from the previous plan?!

In the tent, he turned red with anger, kicking over the scout.

“What is going on?! How did Silver Lake Territory know about our surprise attack?! Is there a traitor?!”

The messenger tumbled across the ground, terrified, his voice quivering.

“Milord, I don’t know!”

“Useless!”

The Commander immediately beheaded the scout.

“Spreading panic in the Army, deserves death!”

Everyone in the tent was gripped by fear, bowing their heads and not daring to breathe.

Enan was also shocked.

He hadn’t expected Storm Territory to really deploy their Army.

How did the Lord know?!

But now wasn’t the time to think about that.

Attack!

Attack!

Attack!

As long as Storm Territory is taken… the Lord will grant me land!

This made Enan, victorious in the first battle, extremely excited!

***

Meanwhile, Loren and Serena Lorendale received news that their Army had been ambushed.

“Smack!”

Serena smashed her Red Wine Glass.

At that moment, the father and daughter understood…

That foolish dog had tricked them!

Loren’s face turned ashen, pacing the room and cursing Enan.

Serena couldn’t believe it.

Was it possible for someone to fake such deep affection for so long?!

He was simply the continent’s most outstanding emotional fraudster!

Serena had always been proud of manipulating Enan at will.

But now, she had been ruthlessly slapped by him…

And another letter arrived from Silver Lake Territory, sent by that bastard…

Serena took a deep breath, still holding on to a sliver of hope as she opened the letter:

Serena… my sweet, hurry and help me!