Half-Step Multiple Desires Legend (Complete) - 37

Chapter 553 The Paul family

's so-called inspection was really just the vanity of the noblewomen; they simply wanted to show off their wealth.

Duchess Paul was a beauty, especially tall—a rare height among elven women, even taller than some of the elven men Duo Duo had seen. Her figure was curvaceous and alluring, befitting her height. "

You must be Duke Duo Duo?" "Hehe, I've heard so much about you since I returned to Giant Tree City. It's such an honor to meet you so soon," Duchess Paul said with a smile. Duo Duo was taken aback.

Fortunately, Duchess Martha explained, "Duke Paul has been managing the Paul family's mines on his private lands for the past two years. He only returned to Giant Tree City yesterday, and that's why he dragged us out to go shopping with him today."

Lucy whispered to Duo Duo, "The Paul family is the richest family in the Giant Tree Empire, controlling 60% of the economy. Several consecutive finance ministers have been from the Paul family."

Duo Duo suddenly understood, giving Duchess Paul a careful look. He thought to himself, "Damn, she really is a very wealthy woman! No wonder she owns such a bustling street in the capital."

To control a country, besides military power, there's the economy. Duo Duo, with his memories from his previous life, had learned this from TV shows and movies. Thinking of this, Duo Duo couldn't help but subtly observe Duchess Paul.

Duchess Paul clearly noticed Duo Duo's lingering gaze, secretly pleased with herself. She was always confident in her beauty and believed that few in the entire Elf Empire were worthy of her, not even her husband, Tom Paul. She didn't even consider Tom... Although Paul was a renowned handsome man and economist in the Giant Tree Elf Empire, he was at least a head shorter than Mrs. Paul. More importantly, there was an incident that Mrs. Paul had never forgiven her husband for.

Duchess Paul subtly straightened her posture. Even Alice, a woman considered tall even by human standards, was shorter than her; she was only about half a head shorter than Duo Duo. Standing in a crowd, she and Duo Duo would undoubtedly be the most conspicuous. Duchess Martha, quick

-witted and astute, noticed the exchange of glances between Duo Duo and Duchess Paul, and then smiled, "Duke Duo Duo, you haven't held a banquet for us since your wedding." "How can that be..." Duo Duo understood and smiled, "In that case, how about I arrange a banquet tomorrow night?"

Duchess Martha said, "No, Duchess Paul just returned to the capital. After spending so much time in that remote, impoverished place, please do it tonight. Let Duchess Paul reintegrate into our atmosphere." Duo Duo

inwardly sneered, "Damn it." "To manage a territory's mineral deposits, what kind of deposits would a family of pure noble blood be so serious about? And now you call it a backwater... Alright, then tonight it is. I'll go back and order preparations." Duo Duo laughed. "

That's settled then, see you tonight," said Duchess Martha.

Duo Duo nodded. Duchess Paul and another noblewoman bowed to Duo Duo in thanks and then left with Duchess Martha. "

All I do is have banquets all day long..." Lucy muttered discontentedly.

Duo Duo laughed: "My little princess, are you jealous?"

"Tch! Who would be jealous of you? You lecherous fatso. Do you really think I don't know you and Duchess Martha are having an affair?" Lucy glared at Duo Duo.

Duo Duo immediately felt guilty and chuckled dryly, saying: "Don't talk nonsense."

Lucy giggled: "Fatty, still being stubborn?" "I'm ignoring you, I hope you'll behave yourself. Let me tell you, we don't care if you mess around outside, but if you add any more sisters to the group, you'd better watch out!"

*Ahem*... The weather is so nice today... Duo Duo said with a laugh: "Hmm... If you don't choose something, I won't pay next time... You dare!" Lucy snapped: "You fatso, keep interrupting! Just remember what I said, or you'll regret it!"

The wandering spirit chimed in, sounding rather sinister: "Lucy, I don't mind killing people to maintain our numbers... I'm speechless!"

Duo Duo exclaimed, dumbfounded: "Is it that serious? Please, I'm just putting on an act. Putting so much pressure on me will affect your man's sexual function... I really want to cut off that troublesome thing of yours!" Lucy said coquettishly, her expression exaggerated, clearly fake.

Chapter 554

A Gradual Progression Yana's expression changed. She looked at the Chastity Ring in her palm. Normally, the Great Elves and Night Elves have repelling auras. As the Holy Maiden of the Night Elves, she should be very sensitive to the aura of Saint Mulan. However, before she could even sense Saint Mulan's aura, the Chastity Ring had already detected it.

This thought had barely formed in her mind when, even with her energy sensing ability, Yana could barely detect a faint trace of Saint Mulan's aura.

"Your Highness, what's wrong?" Booker was completely unaware of what was happening; he was only curious because of Yana's change in expression. "

Get out of here quickly!" Yana whispered.

"Huh?" Booker was taken aback. "

Hurry, the Holy Maiden of the Great Elves is here!" Yana said decisively: "Be careful to conceal your aura!"

Booker understood, nodded, and turned to disappear into the darkness.

Yana stood in the room. It seemed, as Duo Duo had said, that Saint Mulan's strength had greatly increased after absorbing the Goddess's Tears. She wanted to stay and spar with Saint Mulan, but remembering Duo Duo's instructions, she sighed, stomped her foot, and disappeared.

A few breaths later, Saint Mulan appeared in the courtyard, her expression one of disappointment. She muttered to herself, "She's gone after all. Has her strength also greatly increased? I was very careful, but how did she sense my presence?"

Not far behind Saint Mulan, a branch temple priest in a jade-green robe peered furtively. "

Why are you here?" Saint Mulan turned to the branch temple priest and asked. "

Your Highness, as a prayer priest of the Giant Tree Empire branch temple of the Temple of Nature, it is my duty to provide you with assistance in every way. I noticed you were in a hurry just now, and you didn't bring any archer guards. I was worried you might get lost," the branch temple prayer priest said, bowing.

Saintess Mulan smiled faintly and said, "Then I must thank you.

It is my honor to serve Her Highness." The Blessing Priest said.

Saintess Mulan said nothing more and turned to leave on her own.

A small crystal ball appeared in the Blessing Priest's hand, and a burst of emerald green light flowed into the crystal ball from his palm... In the branch hall of the Temple of Nature.

High Priest Potter looked at the crystal ball the size of his head in front of him. Emerald green light emanated from the crystal ball.

High Priest Potter touched the crystal ball, closed his eyes slightly, and received the message transmitted by the crystal ball.

It seems that the information from the main hall is correct. The Saintess's purpose in coming to Giant Tree City was indeed the appearance of the Night Elf race. High Priest Potter muttered to himself: Damn Duke Os, it seems that the Saintess's coming to Giant Tree City was entirely his mistake! If he hadn't sent a Night Elf to impersonate a temple staff member, how could he have led the Saintess here? Start investigating such a troublesome matter! High Priest Potter cursed under his breath. But then it occurred to him, what exactly did Saint Mulan mean?

If she came for the Night Elves, and had already located their location, why went alone?

High Priest Potter frowned, racking his brains but unable to figure out Saint Mulan's reason for doing so, only feeling that there must be something fishy about it.

A moment later, High Priest Potter also infused the crystal ball with a shimmering emerald light, issuing his command to the prayer priests. As he relayed the command, High Priest Potter's expression was complex, a mixture of fear, resignation, and a sinister glint.

He didn't want to die; his pampered position as high priest made him fiercely attached to life.

Beautiful virgin slaves. The large sums of offerings he was embezzling. If either of these things were exposed, he would face death.

Duke Os was using this to blackmail him, forcing him to carry out the same treasonous and vicious plan as Duke Os's, all to save his own life. "

Great Goddess of Nature, I am your most devout believer. All of the above is out of necessity, a threat from the devil Os..." High Priest Potter prayed nervously before the statue of the Goddess of Nature.

The weather in Mandala City was incomparable to that in the elven territory.

Since entering the elven territory, the days had been sunny and the nights clear, without a single cloud in sight.

This made Duo Duo very comfortable, especially enjoying the nightlife.

The nightlife among the nobility and elite was also vibrant and colorful; for example, Duchess Martha had invited him to a banquet again tonight.

Although Lucy had shown a slight displeasure during the day, it was all an act. For the man she loved, she wanted to be an understanding wife, not a jealous and shrewish woman.

So, as night fell, before Duo Duo even spoke, Lucy had already begun reminding him and preparing suitable clothes for the banquet.

At their wedding, the tailor had made a whole wardrobe for Duo Duo, with clothes suitable for any occasion.

Although he had attended many banquets recently, he had never worn the same outfit twice.

This made Duo Duo very satisfied; recalling his previous life when he only had a pitiful two or three sets of cheap spare clothes, this life was simply too damn luxurious.

While Lucy was preparing clothes for Duo Duo, and also for herself, Duo Duo hugged Yana and asked about the afternoon's events.

Dodo was also puzzled by Yana's doubts, unable to understand what Duke Os was really up to. He decided to relentlessly smear him, completely ruining his reputation. He needed to prepare for important matters, so he couldn't be idle; this was the best course of

action . "Alice, come here," Dodo beckoned. Alice quickly walked to Dodo's side and began patting his back. Dodo felt a surge of satisfaction; Alice was now quite well-trained, and the sense of accomplishment was considerable. " How can we destroy that bastard Os's reputation as quickly as possible?" Dodo asked. Alice hesitated for a moment, then said, "Commoners care most about taxes. All tax officials are seen as devils by commoners. Let him manage the taxes." Dodo frowned and said, "Tax official is a lucrative position. Wouldn't it be too good for that bastard Os to have it?" Alice smiled and said, "You can ask the King to increase taxes. No need for a formal announcement; just a verbal message to Os will suffice. That way, he won't be able to find any evidence later. If things really come to a head, you can use that as a charge against him for abusing his power to drastically increase taxes and exploit the people. Actually, if things are handled well, there won't be any problems." Duo Duo stared wide-eyed at Alice and chuckled dryly, "You're really quite cunning." Alice smiled without speaking, accepting Duo Duo's words as praise, secretly pleased that her little scheme had succeeded. " I'll go see the King tomorrow. I wonder how his plans are going these past few days," Duo Duo said. "Fatty, come change your clothes," Lucy called out. Duo Duo quickly got up, chuckling as he walked over and pinched Lucy's cheek. He said, "My darling wife is just too good." "Tsk tsk, this feeling is really nice..." she said, changing her clothes with Lucy's help. Normally, this was done by maids, but Lucy insisted on doing it herself. Furthermore, she didn't need maids to manage the palace; she wanted to create a home-like atmosphere. Maria sat silently to the side, feeling contempt for Alice's behavior. But this contempt stemmed from jealousy. Alice's plan was far too simple for her. In her opinion, it would be better if she were to carry it out herself, since spreading false information was something the intelligence network excelled at. Most importantly, seeing Alice's status gradually rising in Todo's eyes, she was currently the most subservient of all Todo's women, second only to Felicity. This feeling was terrible; not only was she frustrated, but she also felt a sour taste in her mouth. Perhaps she should also actively try to please him? Maria pondered secretly. All along, her so-called submission had actually been passively enduring everything. So she was treated even worse than Alice. Looking back now, it was a foolish act. Perhaps it lessened her shame, but just for psychological comfort, she suffered physical torment. It seemed not worth it. Most importantly, if her status remained that of a servile female slave, how could she ever leave the palace? Let alone help Felicity deliver messages and cause trouble for Duo Duo… A moment later, after Duo Duo had tidied his clothes, Maria got up and went to the shoe cabinet. She proactively found a pair of shoes that matched Duo Duo's clothes, then respectfully knelt beside him to change his shoes. Duo Duo was surprised by Maria's unusual reaction. He pulled his foot out of his shoe but didn't immediately put it back in. Instead, he used his toes to lift Maria's chin and smiled, "Have you come to your senses?" Maria said calmly, "It is a slave's duty to serve her master. Master, please change your shoes." Dodo laughed and said, "I hope you mean it. If you really think that way, it means you've become smarter. If not, you'll suffer even more in the future." Alice watched Maria from the side, secretly pouting. This hateful woman was simply copying her. If Maria weren't submissive, Alice would be even happier. The contrast of Maria's stubbornness would make Alice's submission stand out. But now, this woman hadn't shown submission earlier, nor later, but only now, when Alice had just achieved a little success, wasn't she stealing her thunder? It was laughable. Alice, a princess of a human empire, had such a mentality, and the reason for this competitive mentality was merely to be a favored slave girl... Sigh... There's no way around it. You have to say what you're told. The environment shapes a person because it subtly changes their thinking. Nobles' attire was very particular, and very particular items were usually quite complex, from large to small, even their shoes were different from ordinary people's. Maria was the head of the intelligence network, but that didn't mean she was familiar with aristocratic life; frankly, she was more like a mafia boss. So, when she was helping Toto change his shoes, the intricate ribbons on his high boots gave him a headache. Alice seized the opportunity, shoving Maria aside and saying, "Aren't you afraid of wasting your master's time?! If you don't know how, don't pretend. Do you want your master to embarrass himself in front of those nobles?!" As she spoke, Alice skillfully tied the ribbons for Toto.

Lucy watched Maria from the side, feeling a pang of pity. Alice's behavior was truly bullying. She wanted to step forward to stop her, but Duoduo held her back, giving Lucy a wink, signaling her not to meddle.

Of everyone, Maria feared Duoduo the most, followed by Alice. The days Alice had subjected her to "training" in the cellar had become a shadow in Maria's heart. So, even though Alice had humiliated her, she only felt resentful in her heart, not daring to utter a single word or even utter a dissatisfied glance. "

Maria, being a favored slave girl is very difficult. Learn from Alice!" Duoduo secretly stirred up conflict between them: "Alice, teach Maria more from now on, okay? Didn't you teach her very well before?"

Maria's face changed, and she hurriedly said, "Master, I'll learn slowly, no need... no need to teach me anymore..." Duoduo's expression darkened, and she said, "If you resist me again?"

Alice glared at Maria, then looked up at Duo Duo and said, "Master, I will definitely teach her well."

Duo Duo laughed and turned to walk towards the back of the palace, preparing to take the old carpenter with him. This soul puppet was truly too powerful; with him by his side, Duo Duo felt increasingly confident when bullying others.

This was Duo Duo's first time in the old carpenter's room. Previously, he had relied on the magic of the Chastity Ring to summon it, but now the Chastity Ring was still in Yana's hands. While Saint Mulan remained in Giant Tree City, Duo Duo decided to leave the Chastity Ring in Yana's possession. After all, in case of any unforeseen circumstances, the Great Year... Zhang Xiang's speed in transmitting soul messages was faster than Yana's.

Duo Duo pushed open the door to the old carpenter's room, about to make a command gesture, when he was surprised to see Felicity.

To be honest, if he hadn't seen her this time, Duo Duo probably would have forgotten about this woman. The reason he was angry was that, in his view, his women should share his hatred; whatever he disliked, his women should also dislike. Therefore, Lucy's kindness towards Felicity angered him. However, he regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth, feeling incredibly sorry for Lucy seeing her sobbing softly. The words from the wandering spirit gave him a way out. Besides, didn't Lucy's behavior demonstrate her kindness? He was angry

because of his wife's kindness; thinking about it carefully, it was quite embarrassing. Duo Duo stepped forward and hugged Lucy, whispering, "My darling wife, I was wrong. I shouldn't have gotten angry. " Lucy sobbed, "I didn't mean to hide it from you. I wanted to tell you from the beginning, but you got angry when I mentioned her, so… so I wanted to wait until you were in a better mood to tell you…" Duo Duo said, "I was wrong, my darling. I won't get angry with you again. Please forgive me this time." Lucy nestled in Dodo's arms, sobbing and nodding. " Damn it, it's all that little wench, Felicity!" Dodo shifted his anger back to Felicity, turning to Alice and saying, "Alice, she's your new plaything now..." Alice nodded quickly. Dodo added, "When you're playing with your plaything, don't forget to share it with Maria. If Maria doesn't behave well, I don't mind you having two playthings at once." He then gestured to summon the old carpenter, before wiping away Lucy's tears. After a moment, he led Lucy and the wandering soul out of the palace. The Paul family's mansion wasn't far from Duke Os's mansion. They were at the same end of the street, but their scale differed greatly. As a family controlling most of the economic lifeline of the Giant Tree Empire, their mansion's construction fully displayed their wealth, not only occupying a vast area but also being resplendent in gold. The main structure of the mansion was even inlaid with a large number of jewels and jades, which shimmered in the moonlight at night, almost rivaling the brilliance of the starry sky. The Paul family's position in Giant Tree City was quite peculiar. As a family skilled in economics, they possessed both political and economic shrewdness. They maintained excellent relationships with all families, without any clear allegiance, yet every power sought to win them over. The Paul family's interests also seemed unrelated to politics. Each generation's prospective heir underwent rigorous tests to assume the position of patriarch. These tests were related to money. For example, the current prospective patriarch, Duke Tom Paul, had to manage the territory's business independently for two years, doubling the profits within those two years. Duke Tom Paul's early return to Giant Tree City meant he had passed the test ahead of schedule, implying that he would soon become the new patriarch of the Paul family. Due to this special status, the Paul family's banquets were always bustling with activity. Every family attended with great respect. Backed by a powerful financial foundation, the Paul family's banquets were incredibly prestigious, even rivaling those of royal palace banquets. Of course, due to their status, the decorations were deliberately slightly smaller in scale than those of the royal palace. When Duoduo, Lucy, and Youhun arrived at the Paul family's mansion, luxurious carriages stretched almost to the end of the street, each bearing various family crests of different sizes. Some of them were unfamiliar to Duoduo. " Wow, the Paul family's banquet has more guests than the royal palace banquet," Duoduo remarked, looking at the crests on the carriages. Lucy smiled and said, "The Paul family has good relationships with various families throughout the Giant Tree Empire, even minor nobles. See those carriages with bronze crests? Those families aren't qualified to attend the royal palace banquet." Duoduo nodded, secretly marveling at the extent of their connections—they had such extensive networks, maintaining good relationships with families large and small. Duoduo became even more interested in the Paul family. The Paul family is usually very low-key. From as far back as I can remember, they've rarely held banquets. This banquet is probably an early celebration of Tom Paul passing the patriarch's test. Lucy said expressionlessly, but a clear hint of disgust flashed in her eyes when she mentioned Tom Paul's name. " Lucy, you seem to dislike that Tom Paul?" Duo Duo asked, puzzled. His simple-minded wife had a hard time hiding her feelings; how could she escape his sharp eyes? " There's nothing to dislike. Let's go inside." Lucy hugged Duo Duo's arm, clearly not wanting to dwell on the topic. Duo Duo wanted to ask more, but as they stepped off the carriage, an elderly elf dressed in servant's attire, though made of very luxurious material, quickly approached. "Your Highness, you've finally arrived," the elderly elf said respectfully. It seemed he had been waiting for a long time, and judging from his indifference to the other guests, he seemed to have waited specifically for Lucy and her party. It seemed the elderly elven servant had conveyed the message through a unique means upon Lucy's arrival. The entrance to the Paul family residence immediately became lively as a group of people hurried out and approached Dodo. Among them was the tall and uniquely charming Duchess Paul, and beside her stood a head shorter, somewhat thinner elven man with undeniably handsome features—presumably Duke Tom Paul. Dodo sized up the newcomers, especially Tom Paul, whom he had heard so much about but was meeting for the first time. He found it strange; a family heir so shrewd in business should possess the typical shrewdness of a businessman, but on the contrary, Tom Paul exuded a scholarly air, more like a learned scholar than a businessman.

"Your Highness, I am Sinbart, the current patriarch of the Paul family. I extend my deepest respects to you and express my deepest gratitude for your presence," said an elderly man accompanying him, bowing first.

Following him, Tom Paul and Duchess Paul greeted Lucy and Dodo. When Tom Paul bowed, Lucy returned a clearly disdainful look.

Tom Paul didn't show anything, but a barely perceptible hint of shame and indignation flashed in Duchess Paul's eyes.

The Paul family possessed a separate banquet hall, a two-story building, lavishly furnished, everything arranged for the banquet.

Dodo couldn't help but secretly marvel, "Damn, money really does buy you wealth!" He was certain that the Paul family's wealth far exceeded the entire treasury of the Giant Tree Elf Empire.

All the guests, having heard of the arrival of Her Highness and Duke Dodo, a rising political star of the empire, were silent in the hall. Whether genuinely or not, everyone's gaze towards the entrance was filled with reverence.

As Lucy and Toto entered the hall, applause erupted, followed by unanimous greetings.

Lucy smiled and waved, thanking them for their greetings. Toto, standing beside his beloved wife, felt an urge to kiss her on the spot. As time passed, Lucy's elegant demeanor became increasingly prominent; she was no longer the naive young girl she once was, but possessed the mature charm of a married woman.

Compared to Lucy, the other ladies present paled in comparison.

Toto couldn't help but blush, thinking that he had so many stunning beauties, yet he still indulged in extramarital affairs—how shameless!

But what could he do? There's a saying, "The wildflowers smell sweeter than the garden flowers."

Anyway, it was just physical intimacy with others; consider it a short break for his wives… "Please make yourselves at home. I hope my presence won't make you feel uncomfortable," Lucy said with a smile.

Then, the current patriarch of the Paul family clapped his hands, and melodious music immediately began to play, changing the atmosphere of the banquet and easing the awkwardness between the social classes.

The nobles present began chatting and drinking in small groups. Several ladies took the lead, surrounding Lucy and exchanging ingratiating greetings.

Dodo surveyed the room, surprised that Duke Oss was not present. This not only puzzled him but also stirred a growing unease within him. "

Dodo, you're here? Let's drink together." Lewis approached enthusiastically, his voice loud, clearly showing off his relationship with Dodo. Knowing that everyone knew of the Newman family's close ties with the rising political star of the empire was highly beneficial to their family.

Not far away, Andri, from a group of young nobles, also hurried over.

Chapter 557 Having witnessed

this banquet, Andrei finally felt a sense of triumph. Before, he held only a nominal title, one obtained through his mother's connections. He knew the coldness of human nature; those nobles already serving in the army looked down on him. But now, wherever he went, he received envious glances, and young noblewomen were already throwing themselves at him.

The contrast before and after filled Andrei with intense satisfaction, a satisfaction that made him sincerely grateful to Duoduo for bestowing all this upon him.

"We were supposed to drink together today, but this banquet delayed it," Lewis said with a smile.

Duoduo raised her glass and said, "Isn't it the same drinking here? Besides, there's plenty of time in the future, many opportunities for us to get closer, Andrei, don't you think?"

Andrei, who hadn't been able to get a word in edgewise, paused for a moment, then quickly laughed, "Yes, yes."

Lewis turned to look at Andre, then at Dodo. He couldn't understand why this guy received such high regard from Dodo.

"Andre, you and Lewis must be old acquaintances, right? You two are my best friends in Giant Tree City. Come, let's drink this!" Dodo said, downing his drink in one gulp.

Andre looked at Dodo gratefully, finished his drink, and then brought another glass to Lewis alone.

Dodo's words had already told Lewis about Andre's standing in his eyes. Lewis wasn't stupid; his attitude towards Andre completely reversed, becoming instantly friendly.

The three walked to a corner of the banquet hall, exchanging pleasantries discreetly.

Dodo suddenly asked, "Lewis, what's your position in the legion?"

Lewis immediately understood the implication in Dodo's words. A gleam of joy flashed in his eyes. He said, "Just a company commander in the Third Magic Legion.

Would you be capable of being a legion commander?" Dodo laughed. He hadn't actually discussed these matters with the Great Tree Emperor, but he was confident the Great Tree Emperor would support him in every way, hence his confidence.

Lewis immediately became excited. A legion commander? A legion commander of a magic legion?

Even if he was the future heir of the Newman family, to achieve such a position in the military, even with everything going smoothly, he would probably be over forty. If Dodo could really make him a legion commander, he would be the youngest legion commander in the empire's history. This wasn't just Lewis's glory; the entire Newman family would be proud of him.

Andri looked at Lewis with envy, but not jealousy. He knew clearly that following Dodo would definitely lead to success, perhaps even a higher position than legion commander—provided he could maintain Dodo's favor.

Andri wasn't worried about any of this; he had seen through it all. Dodo was determined to develop his own power, and Andri was one of Dodo's first recruits in Giant Tree City. He believed that as long as Andri offered absolute loyalty, Dodo would always value him and never abandon him.

"Lewis," Dodo said with a smile. Lewis

suppressed his elation and humbly replied, "The position of Legion Commander is high, and all matters concerning the security of the Empire are important. However, I believe I am capable, and I will study and grow diligently!"

Then, Lewis added with some concern, "But the appointment of a Legion Commander requires the approval of His Majesty the King and the approval of the heads of the four major families."

Dodo said, "If you become Legion Commander, your Newman family will definitely approve, won't they?"

"Hehe, of course," Lewis said.

Dodo turned to look at the old patriarch of the Paul family and whispered, "What is the relationship between your Newman family and the Paul family?"

"The Paul family's relationship with all the families is about the same..." Lewis said somewhat dejectedly.

Dodo hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'll do these things. You just wait to be your legion commander, Lewis. I hope you won't let me down."

Although Lewis didn't know what connections Dodo had used to secure his position, seeing Dodo's confidence, his suppressed joy surged again. "

Dodo, we're good friends. If you treat me like this, I definitely won't let you down. Just tell me what you need!" Lewis said firmly.

Dodo smiled and said, "What's with the orders? We're friends, brothers, we help each other out."

With that, Dodo, Lewis, and Andre laughed together, their three glasses clinking together.

"Oh, three imperial elites hiding here..." came Duchess Paul's soft, indescribably alluring voice.

Dodo, Lewis, and Andre all turned to look at the Duchess of Paul and Martha, who were approaching with wine glasses and smiles. Her face was flushed, indicating she had been drinking quite a bit. "

Excuse

me," Duchess Paul said apologetically, though her expression held no real remorse. Her eyes were full of allure, and her gaze was unmistakably seductive. "Your Grace,

Duke Dodo, so you're here,

" Tom Paul said as he approached, bowing respectfully. Although he shared the title of Duke with Dodo, Dodo was the only son-in-law of the Duke, and in terms of status, he was far inferior. Dodo

nodded and smiled, saying, "Your Grace, Duke Paul, I've heard so much about you. It's an honor to meet you."

"What's so special about hearing our Duke Paul's name? He's always been very famous," Duchess Paul laughed, but to Dodo, these words sounded more like sarcasm.

Tom Paul, however, seemed unfazed, smiling faintly as he raised his glass to Toto.

Toto returned the gesture, and the two took a few sips.

Seeing that Duke Paul ignored her, Duchess Paul blushed slightly and sneered, "My lord, isn't the guest list missing someone today?"

Toto and Duchess Martha were both bewildered, exchanging a glance, unsure of the couple's intentions.

Duke Paul, hearing Duchess Paul's words, his refined face flushed slightly. He looked up at Duchess Paul, took a breath, and chuckled, "Joanna, have you had too much to drink?"

Toto could tell that Duchess Paul's words had greatly affected Tom Paul; his smile was a forced expression of suppressed emotion. "

How much would I drink with such a small amount?" "My lord, I was only offering a friendly reminder," Duchess Paul said, gazing at her husband. "

Duchess Martha, could you please help Joanna to the back?" "She has no choice but to listen to you now," Tom Paul said to Duchess Martha.

Duchess Martha smiled and nodded. "Your Grace, don't worry," she said. "With me here, the Duchess will be fine."

Tom Paul smiled gratefully.

Duchess Paul suddenly said, "My dear husband, thank you for your concern. I really haven't had much to drink. After the banquet, I'm going to Sister Martha's house for a little get-together, to chat and drink some more."

Then, Duchess Paul's gaze suddenly shifted to Toto, and she said with obvious ambiguity, "I wonder if Your Grace, Toto, has the time? If so, would you please join us? " What the hell! Is

she kidding me? Seducing another man in front of her husband… Toto was incredibly embarrassed. He knew the Paul family was a family he wanted to cultivate a good relationship with, but this… wasn't this woman trying to embarrass him? Uh… Toto didn't know how to answer. " Sure, I hope you enjoy yourselves," Tom Paul nodded. Dodo suddenly felt dizzy. Good heavens, how could a little panda have such a magnanimous husband? Moreover, Dodo had been staring intently at Tom Paul, confident he wouldn't miss a single change in his expression. He was certain he'd caught a look of relief, not a trace of anger. Duchess Paul's face turned grim, then she suddenly laughed. Turning to Duchess Martha, she said, "Sister Martha, did you hear? We're going to have a big drink tonight!" Duchess Martha smiled awkwardly. Tom Paul and Dodo exchanged a few casual words, agreeing to meet privately another day, before turning to greet the other guests. Duchess Paul glared fiercely at Tom Paul's retreating figure; Dodo could even hear her gritting her teeth. The banquet proceeded smoothly. The Paul family had prepared a very elaborate feast, with an endless supply of all kinds of delicacies and wines. Among them were many fruits that were completely unavailable in Giant Tree City, and even some delicious fruits from human territories. Given the current blockade of the Suman Mountains, the fact that they could still obtain human specialties was remarkable; the Paul family's capabilities far exceeded Duo Duo's expectations. Lucy and the Wanderer were constantly surrounded by noblewomen. In these turbulent times, the Wanderer dared not leave Lucy's side for even a moment. After all, preparations were essential; facing a treacherous figure like Oss, extreme vigilance was paramount. Since Lucy was completely powerless, this protection task fell to the Wanderer who had accompanied her. The Old Carpenter maintained a delicate distance from Duo Duo, within the optimal range for both attack and defense. If anyone made the slightest mistake, the Old Carpenter would immediately protect Duo Duo and attack the assailant. After Tom Paul left, the Duchess of Paul became much quieter, her face remaining somber as she drank glass after glass of wine. While puzzled, Duoduo could only secretly admire Duchess Paul's incredible alcohol tolerance. " Joanna, you should drink less," Duchess Martha advised, addressing Duchess Paul more intimately than by her title. " Yes, Duchess Paul, you should drink less," Duoduo said. " It's alright, I'm really fine," Duchess Paul said with a forced smile, seemingly unaffected. Duoduo could n't help but sincerely praise, "Duchess Paul, your alcohol tolerance puts us men to shame!" Duchess Paul smiled wryly and said, "If you relied on alcohol to numb yourself every day for years, anyone would have a high tolerance." "Joanna, what's wrong between you and Duke Paul? You two used to be very good together," Duchess Martha asked. " Used to be?" "Ha..." Duchess Paul finished her drink and said, "I used to be able to endure it, but patience doesn't last forever. I'm too repressed, afraid I'll go crazy. I won't endure it anymore." Duchess Paul's seemingly soliloquized words left Dodo and Duchess Martha quite confused, but they understood one thing: the problem between her and Duke Paul was serious, and it hadn't just appeared overnight, but had been going on for many years. " Duke Dodo, do you have time tonight? Would you do me the honor?" Duchess Paul looked at Dodo expectantly. "Uh... I..." Dodo hesitated, and Duchess Martha gently tugged at his sleeve. Taking advantage of Duchess Paul's inattention, he nodded. " I have time. It's an honor to receive your invitation," Dodo said readily. " Thank you..." Duchess Paul said. (Chapter 559: "When things get casual, you're not human." ) Dodo hugged Lucy and asked, "Darling, tell me, confide in me. These things must be suffocating you, aren't they?" In Duoduo's gentle words and warm embrace, Lucy revealed the past she had kept hidden in her heart for many years... Fifteen years ago, the Queen of the Giant Tree Empire, the dignified and benevolent queen in the eyes of her subjects, passed away. At that time, the entire nation mourned, and the Giant Tree Emperor, who deeply loved the Queen, was devastated. Lucy was only two years old then; the innocent child was unaware of her mother's permanent departure, only crying and calling for her mother every night when she needed her mother's company.

The Great Tree Emperor was still immersed in grief. Only Lucy's seven-year-old brother was with her, which explained the deep bond between the siblings.

When Lucy turned seven, some advised the king to remarry, not for any other reason than that children need a mother's love, otherwise they might develop a withdrawn personality.

After much deliberation, the Great Tree Emperor adopted this suggestion, but certainly not for himself. With the queen's departure, his love had vanished, his heart had long since turned to ashes. He married another woman and made her queen, solely for the sake of young Lucy.

Thus, the queen entered Lucy's world at that time.

The queen was kind and loving towards Lucy and the prince; many said she treated them even better than her own children. Therefore, the Great Tree Emperor treated the queen very well, showering her with rare treasures every few days

. However, this kindness was merely a privilege of high rank, not a man's love for a woman. For three whole days, the Great Tree Emperor didn't even sleep in the same palace as the queen. Only the Queen herself knew the bitterness of this life, akin to living a life of widowhood.

During the day, she might be numbed by the admiration of others, but at night, loneliness and physical needs repeatedly tormented her.

Finally, one day,

Lucy excitedly took her new toy to the palace, only to witness a shocking scene in the Queen's bedchamber.

The Queen was kissing a man passionately, an act that haunted Lucy's nightmares for a long time.

That man was Duke Tom Paul, the most talented scholar in Giant Tree City, the dream lover of every noblewoman, whose talent and magic were unparalleled. The now-famous Duke Os was merely his follower back then. If Tom Paul hadn't left the capital, where would the now-renowned Duke Os be? "

They found me. Terrified, I ran away immediately. Look, I still have this scar from that fall..." Lucy cried, and indeed, a faint scar remained on her arm.

They thought I would tell Father, but… but I knew that if I told Father, he would kill them… Tom Paul fled the capital on the third day, and I… didn’t tell Father, but that couldn’t erase my disgust and resentment towards her! I ignored her, making no secret of my dislike for her, and because of my emotions, my brother also began to dislike her. Finally, Father also slowly distanced himself from her… Lucy sobbed.

Hearing this, Duoduo couldn’t help but sigh. Every family has its own messy affairs, and he really didn’t know how to advise Lucy.

In truth, both sides were at fault. It seemed the Queen was a pitiful woman; a woman with physical needs living a life of widowhood—it’s easy to say, but the bitterness of being in that situation is unimaginable.

However, what Duoduo couldn’t understand was that if the Queen had bitterness in her heart, couldn’t she tell the King that he had doted on her?

Damn it!

Why did she have to cheat on him?

Duo Duo still despised women who cheated on their husbands. Although he was physically attracted to them, it was only if the woman was someone else's wife. "

Baby, don't cry, be good..." Duo Duo gently patted Lucy's back, giving You Hun a meaningful look. You Hun quickly went to Lucy's side and tried to comfort her.

After a moment, Lucy looked up, wiped away her tears, and forced a smile, saying, "I'm fine. It's all your fault, you fatso, making people say all that."

Duo Duo made a face and said, "I'm sorry, okay? Let's go home and you can punish me! I'll take off all my clothes, you can do whatever you want with me."

Lucy spat lightly, "You're full of that stuff. If I take off all my clothes, won't you be the one taking advantage?"

Just then,

Lucy suddenly looked out the carriage window. On the side of the street, Duchess Martha's carriage was parked, and Duchess Martha was peeking around through the curtains.

When Duchess Martha saw Toto's carriage approaching, her face lit up with joy. She wanted to greet him, but hesitated and didn't speak. "

Were they waiting for you?!" Lucy glared at Toto.

Toto scratched his head and said, "How would I know who they were waiting for? It has nothing to do with me... Still being stubborn! Look where we are now!" Lucy pinched Toto's waist hard, almost gritting her teeth as she spoke.

Toto grimaced and cried out, looking outside. Damn, they had already reached the outer gate of the palace.

"Still being stubborn? Who could they be waiting for outside the palace?" Lucy rolled her eyes at Toto.

Toto was immediately speechless, only able to chuckle foolishly, saying, "Oh, I remember now, Andre invited me to his house to talk about the Royal Guard... Keep making things up!" Lucy tightened her grip, and Toto screamed in pain again. "Fine,

I won't go then, okay? My darling wife, let go!" Dodo pleaded pitifully. "

Tch, I just had an itch to pinch you, who said you couldn't go? Go on, I'm in a bad mood tonight, I want to chat with Sister Yana and the others, you'd better stay away." Lucy said, feigning a stern face. Dodo

secretly rejoiced, but reluctantly said, "Honestly, I wanted to hug you and comfort you tonight..." The wandering soul chuckled beside him, "Our man's skin is getting thicker and thicker, aren't you going? If you really aren't going, you can stand guard outside the palace tonight, so no one can eavesdrop!" "

What? You're abusing me! I'm the prince consort of the Giant Tree Kingdom, the Duke... the Chief of the Royal Guard..." Dodo said, shuffling backward. As soon as he finished speaking, he slipped out, chuckling, "Someone as noble as me, would stand guard for you?"

(Chapter 560: Even as a gigolo, I'd accept it.

You dare talk to your master like that? Trying to rebel?) "Watch out, I'll do it to you tonight..." Duo Duo chuckled lewdly, gently squeezing Duchess Martha's buttocks.

Duchess Martha said, "Master, aren't you tempted by her?"

Just then, the carriage passed through a brightly lit area, and light streamed into the carriage,

allowing Duo Duo to clearly see Duchess Paul. Curled up in her chair, Duchess Paul's exaggeratedly large breasts swayed with the carriage's movements, creating waves of flesh. Her slender waist and round, pert buttocks formed an alluring curve, enough to seduce any man.

Duchess Martha, seeing Duo Duo's staring gaze, knew exactly what he was thinking. She gently pushed Duo Duo towards Duchess Paul.

Duo Duo was no longer going to pretend to be innocent!

He knelt before Duchess Paul, scrutinizing her beautiful and alluring figure. He realized he had never encountered such a tall woman, let alone one so tall yet so beautiful—her figure was like an enlarged version of a devilish one, perfectly proportioned.

Duchess Paul slept soundly, her breath reeking of alcohol, but unlike those unpleasant drunkards, her breath carried a unique fragrance, a blend of scents and grass.

Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, a few lingering teardrops clinging to them. She occasionally uttered muffled sounds, as if trying to speak, but they were unintelligible.

Suddenly!

The carriage jolted violently. Duchess Paul's large breasts heaved violently, their heaving almost leaping from her open neckline.

Dodo's breathing quickened; he could no longer suppress his desire. He slowly reached out and placed his hand on Duchess Paul's waist, feeling the softness and elasticity of her skin. Like a young girl's body.

His hand slowly slid down, finally resting on Duchess Paul's shapely buttocks. The full, rounded buttocks possessed a perfect elasticity, which Duo Duo gently kneaded, reluctant to move his hand further. "

Master, we're home. Shall we get her out of the carriage?" Duchess Martha pressed herself against Duo Duo's back, gently rubbing her ample breasts against his back.

The carriage had already entered the manor's backyard.

Duo Duo nodded. He helped Duchess Paul down from the carriage and turned to Duchess Martha, saying, "Aren't you worried about being seen?" Duchess

Martha smiled and said, "What's there to worry about? Andrei has been invited by Lewis to a lavish party in the red-light district. Apart from a few maids, there's hardly anyone else in the manor." Duo Duo was

taken aback. Lewis and Andrei had gotten along quite quickly; in one night they were already at the point of going out for drinks and prostitutes.

In Duchess Martha's luxurious and comfortable bedroom...

Dodo tossed Duchess Paul onto the bed, the bouncy mattress vibrating with each movement, her alluring body seeming more captivating with each tremor.

Duchess Martha, with a touch of elegance, brought Dodo a glass of emerald green fruit wine, handing it to him, saying, "Master, this is a gift of fine fruit wine, chilled with ice."

Dodo had little knowledge of wine, usually gulping it down without any appreciation.

But when Duchess Martha dimmed the lights, casting an ambiguous pink hue, Dodo took a small sip with interest. Seeing a beautiful woman under such lighting was quite romantic. "

Thirsty…thirsty…" Duchess Paul murmured, tossing and turning in bed.

As she turned, the hem of her long dress brushed against her knees, revealing her fair, delicate legs in the pink light, creating a striking visual impact.

Dodo gulped down a mouthful of the chilled fruit wine, the refreshing coolness slightly suppressing his burning desire.

Madame Martha, carrying a wine glass, walked to the bedside and, supporting Duchess Paul's head, handed her the glass. "

You're letting her drink..." Toto exclaimed, her eyes wide.

Duchess Martha replied, "It's alright, this fruit wine is very mild and refreshingly cool, much better than water."

Sure enough, after Duchess Paul took two large gulps of the chilled fruit wine, her eyelids twitched slightly, and she opened her eyes a crack.

Then, with great effort, she sat up, touching her forehead, and said, "Where is this?

This is my home. Didn't you invite us here?" "Look, Duke Toto has also come," Duchess Martha said with a smile.

Duchess Paul was clearly startled when she saw Toto, but the strong alcohol emboldened her considerably.

Duchess Martha poured a full glass of wine and said, "Would you like a glass? It's refreshingly cool."

Duchess Paul hesitated for a moment, but then resolutely took the glass and politely clinked it against Madame Martha's.

"Joanna..." If she remembered correctly, that should be Duchess Paul's own name, Duoduo called softly.

Duchess Paul paused, glancing at Duoduo with a flickering eye, and responded softly before taking a large gulp of wine to mask her unease.

"Sigh... let's have a drink. I just looked in the mirror, and I'm getting old. Our lives as women are so short..." Duchess Martha suddenly said, using a rather absurd reason to have a drink with Duoduo and Duchess Paul.

Duchess Martha's words might not have resonated with Duoduo, but when Duchess Paul heard them, her delicate body trembled slightly, a barely perceptible sadness flashing in her eyes. "

What a joke! Elves live for three hundred years! You're old already?" Duoduo said, amused.

Duchess Martha said, "That's the lifespan of elves. We are elven women. A woman's life is only while she's beautiful. What's the point of living when you're old?"

These words struck Duoduo with a deep sense of melancholy. Indeed, life is fleeting, just like his previous life; he had never tasted even a fraction of life's beauty.

Without this bizarre reincarnation, perhaps his life's mark in the vast universe would have vanished completely.

Chapter 561: Who's Afraid of

Whom? Duoduo held Duchess Paul, looking at this beauty who was only half a head shorter than him. Duoduo was even certain that there weren't many people in the entire elven realm who could be Duchess Paul's dance partner.

Duchess Paul's pretty face was flushed, her eyes half-closed, and when she occasionally opened them to look at Duoduo, her hazy gaze added even more allure.

Recalling the contradictions she had shown earlier, and her current almost provocative wantonness, Duoduo couldn't quite discern which was her true nature.

Was it really as Duchess Martha said, that Duchess Paul was only superficially wanton?

Dodo couldn't believe it, couldn't accept it. He had witnessed too much debauchery in the upper echelons of the Elf Empire. Recalling how those seemingly dignified women would occasionally cast ambiguous glances at him, Dodo couldn't believe that this outwardly wanton woman could be so fickle as time slowly slipped away.

The pink light remained unchanged. The dance moves that had occurred earlier in the room had long since lost their rhythm, becoming merely the movement of two people pressed together.

Holding Duchess Paul in his arms, the soft, voluptuous body against his skin sent waves of pleasure through Dodo's mind.

But he had to restrain himself.

He was now the prince consort of the Giant Tree Elf Empire, a duke, the chief of the royal guard. All his official positions told him that he was getting further and further away from being a waiter at the Half-Step More Inn.

The Paul family controlled most of the economic lifeline of the Giant Tree Empire.

Dodo felt he needed special methods to deal with anything concerning this family, unlike his previous crude approach of taking advantage of them at will.

Now he knew, Tom. Paul was the one having an affair with the Queen, and Lucy had held a grudge for so many years because of them.

Tonight at the banquet, Duo Duo gained a lot. At least he gleaned many insights from the interaction between Paul and his wife.

Those who achieve great things must first be ruthless!

Duo Duo couldn't remember which movie or novel he'd read about this in his past life, but now he had to consider this question: What is ruthlessness?

Ruthlessness towards enemies and ruthlessness towards oneself!

Duo Duo was clearly not ruthless towards himself; in fact, he was more affectionate towards the women he truly loved than towards himself.

So, let's change the interpretation of ruthlessness: ruthless towards enemies, as cold and merciless as winter!

If interpreted this way, Duo Duo could find a reason to justify any shameless act as long as it didn't harm his most beloved.

To achieve great things, one must do this… This was Duo Duo's conclusion after much thought. He believed that if he were to ask Da Nian, Zhang, he would agree with his opinion.

Oh, Duke Duo Duo, it seems I've had too much to drink; I actually stepped on your foot. Does it hurt?

When Duchess Paul could no longer control her staggering steps and accidentally stepped hard on Toto's foot, she said with immense remorse, "

Joanna, step on me a few more times..." Toto gazed at Duchess Paul, her eyes filled with tenderness.

"Ah?" Duchess Paul looked at Toto in surprise and said, "I didn't mean to, really, it seems I really am drunk."

"Joanna, you've misunderstood me. Step on me a few more times. That way I can feel more, and those feelings will be enough for me to remember you for days. When my feet are bruised, I won't seek help from a magician; I'll let the bruises fade on their own. And while they're still there, every time I touch them, when I feel pain, your image will appear even more clearly in my mind..." Duoduo said softly.

Duchess Paul's delicate body trembled, and she looked up slightly at Duoduo, saying, "Duke Duoduo, are you deliberately trying to move me?"

Duoduo shook his head and said, "What good would it do to simply move you?"

Then, Duoduo suddenly tightened his arms, hugging Duchess Paul even tighter, almost touching her face, and said, "If you could repay me with your body, perhaps I could move you with my life."

Duchess Paul's eyes flickered with a complex expression before she chuckled, "Your Excellency Duke Dodo, you're quite the joker..." Before she could finish, Dodo had already pulled her into a tighter embrace, whispering, "Am I joking? You still don't understand, I'm trying to please you?"

This was undeniably blatant, yet Duchess Paul seemed completely oblivious, replying, "Your Excellency Duke Dodo, you're the Empire's rising star, the Empire's only prince consort. You're trying to please me? Are you kidding me?"

Dodo could no longer suppress his desire, embracing Duchess Paul tightly and staring into her eyes, saying, "Are you playing dumb? Then let me tell you, everything I've done is for you! To make love to you!"

Duchess Paul's body trembled, perhaps not expecting Dodo to speak so blatantly, and for a moment she was at a loss for words. Since

the lewd words had already been spoken, there was no need to hold back. Dodo hugged Duchess Paul tightly, saying, "You'll be satisfied. I'll make sure you never forget it."

As they spoke, Duoduo hugged Duchess Paul's incredibly sexy body tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his very being.

To Duoduo's surprise, this roughness didn't elicit any resistance from Duchess Paul; instead, it produced an astonishing consequence.

When Duoduo hugged Duchess Paul tightly, she, who had initially seemed like a victim, suddenly became proactive. Duchess Paul, her pretty face flushed, suddenly tightened her grip on Duoduo with all her might, so frantically that Duoduo could barely breathe. "

You want me, don't you? Don't you! Then let me taste your madness! Quick! Quick..." Duchess Paul's tight embrace caused the completely unprepared Duoduo to knock over the table and land on his bottom on the bed.

Duoduo immediately felt overwhelmed. "Damn it, this woman's change was too fast!

Was it her true intention?

Or was it because she was drunk?"

Chapter 562 The Drunken "Slut"

Amidst the continuous tearing sounds of fabric, Duchess Paul's expensive evening gown was reduced to shreds, fluttering to the ground like butterflies in Duo Duo's hands.

In an instant, an enlarged version of a little white lamb appeared before Duo Duo.

Again, Duchess Paul was tall, but her figure was absolutely perfect: her exaggeratedly large breasts, flat stomach, well-defined and rounded buttocks, and long, slender legs more pronounced than any other woman's—all of this, when presented to Duo Duo, only fueled his desire.

Especially since Duchess Paul was likely extremely nervous, her breathing was unusually rapid. With each breath, her large breasts trembled, causing Duo Duo to let out a long sigh, fearing he might immediately unzip his pants and thrust inside.

Duo Duo had already keenly sensed Duchess Paul's conflicted thoughts.

Dodo wanted to possess her body, and also to conquer it. Therefore, he was much gentler this time than when he first treated Duchess Martha; at least everything was proceeding according to plan. Of course, he was even more eager to play with and enjoy this tall, slender body he was experiencing for the first time.

When Dodo's hand touched Duchess Paul's breasts, her body trembled, and her eyes visibly closed tighter.

Similarly, the sensation Dodo felt was unprecedentedly pleasurable. This wasn't the first time he couldn't fully grasp a breast with one hand; Alice, Maria, and Yana's breasts were all too large for him to hold in one hand. But compared to those, Duchess Paul's breasts were definitely the largest Dodo had ever touched.

The enormous breasts changed into various erotic shapes between Dodo's fingers. Dodo had a special fondness for such large, soft, yet firm breasts, and he wished he could play with them in his hands forever.

Of course, Dodo didn't waste any time while playing with them. He wouldn't abandon his goal for his own enjoyment, nor would he become rusty in his flirting techniques.

When his fingers pinched the rosy nipples, skillfully grinding them, while his palm gently kneaded the Duchess Paul's large breasts, the sensation made her body tremble.

Dodo's hands continued to move over the Duchess Paul's alluring body, his movements practiced and skillful. Most importantly, the pressure was just right. It didn't hurt, only a peculiar tingling sensation that aroused desire within her.

"Mmm..." the Duchess Paul groaned in pleasure, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly, her body relaxing somewhat, at least not as tense as before.

Dodo sensed this change and was secretly delighted, his movements becoming even more vigorous, teasing every inch of her skin.

His large hand traced her flat stomach. A slight movement at her navel caused the Duchess Paul to groan, her legs bending and rubbing against each other.

When Duo Duo's hand touched that dark forest, Duchess Paul's legs tensed abruptly, her tightly closed eyes opening slightly for a moment. Then, her body relaxed. Her eyes closed again, but her body began to tremble slightly.

Duo Duo's hand didn't stop. He gently caressed her alluring dark area, increasing the intensity of each touch, repeatedly brushing against her thighs.

Gradually, Duchess Paul's tightly closed legs began to relax, and Duo Duo's hand went deeper, finally penetrating between her legs.

Pink!

Moist!

This was Duo Duo's first sensation upon touching Duchess Paul's mysterious area.

The flowing spring water gushed forth the moment Duo Duo touched her, instantly staining his fingertips.

A harlot!

Or perhaps a sexually frustrated woman.

This was Duo Duo's first thought. He couldn't understand how this pampered noblewoman, even a princess of an empire, could be so sexually frustrated.

"I want...I want..." Duchess Paul groaned, suddenly raising her legs to trap Toto's hands between them.

"Want it?" Toto asked, leaning down. "

Yes, I don't want anything else, I just want it..." Duchess Paul mumbled. "

Damn it!

What the hell is this? Wanting it, and not wanting anything else..." Toto was confused, but desire told him that no matter what this woman said, he had to have her!

Ignoring everything else, Toto quickly stripped off his clothes, and moments later he was lying naked beside Duchess Paul.

He caressed Duchess Paul's large breasts and firm, round buttocks, while simultaneously gazing at her naked, alluring body. His desire swelled to its maximum, his manhood hard and erect, throbbing with a near-explosive pain.

Unable to resist, Toto rolled over and pressed himself against Duchess Paul, looking down at her exquisite face and kissing her forehead deeply.

In truth, Toto wanted to kiss Duchess Paul's lips even more, but he wasn't so sure he could handle someone so drunk. Damn it, what if his tongue went in and she bit him hard? Toto might be mute for the rest of his life.

Chapter 563: Life is short, seize the day .

After he made Duchess Paul hold onto the wall, her buttocks raised in front of him, and thrust violently, ejaculating his seed of desire, Duchess Paul slumped weakly to the ground, her body slightly convulsed, milky white fluid flowing onto the floor… Duchess Martha was familiar with the long moans of Duchess Paul's final climax and the muffled groans of Toto as he ejaculated. It

seemed Duchess Martha had been waiting outside, so when this familiar scene appeared, she realized that everything had stopped.

Duchess Martha pushed open the door and entered the bedroom, holding a silk towel in her hand. She gently wiped Dodo's lower body, which was covered in love fluid, and Duchess Paul's lower body, which was dripping with thick semen.

Dodo pulled Duchess Martha to his side, lying down beside her, stroking her soft, round buttocks, panting but remaining silent.

"Master, what are you thinking about?" Duchess Martha whispered. "

I'm thinking, why are you using a towel? Why don't you lick it clean with your mouth?" Dodo chuckled. "

Master, you're so naughty… If I lick it, I'll definitely think about it, and you'll think about it too. I… I'm afraid you'll get tired…" Duchess Martha said.

Dodo slapped Duchess Martha's buttocks hard and said, "Still pretending? Want me to be grateful? Ha, you're worried about how loud you're moaning, afraid Andrei will hear, aren't you? You think I don't know?"

Duchess Martha blushed and said coquettishly, "Master, since you know, can't you give me some face?"

Duo Duo laughed and said, "Face must be given. And permanently, okay?" "

What do you mean permanently?" Duchess Martha asked.

Duo Duo smiled and said, "The Imperial Royal Guard Chief should have his own independent residence, shouldn't he?"

Duchess Martha's eyes lit up with delight, "Master, you mean... Andri should have his own residence, and besides, Duchess Martha's residence doesn't seem to bring him much honor." "I'll handle it," Duo Duo said casually.

Duchess Martha said sadly, "Master, my previous actions were for Andri and myself, but I didn't expect them to become a burden to Andri. You helped him recover; please take good care of him, for the sake of your slave."

Duo Duo laughed and said, "Do you need to say that? Andri performed well; I like intelligent people like him."

With such a promise from Duoduo, Duchess Martha was extremely excited and immediately wanted to serve Duoduo with her mouth. However, Duoduo had no such intention; he wasn't there purely for enjoyment tonight.

Duchess Paul only slightly woke up after a while. The lingering effects of the alcohol and the weakness from countless orgasms left her body incredibly exhausted. She stirred slightly, but only opened her eyes. "

Was it comfortable?" Duchess Martha asked, leaning closer.

Duchess Paul, now somewhat sober, looked at Duchess Martha with a sorrowful expression and said, "You've ruined me..." She subconsciously touched her lower body, but the pain from the swollen area made her pull her hand away sharply. "

How have I ruined you?" Duchess Martha said angrily, "You were the one who wanted to drink, and then you came to my house to drink more. And you even invited Duke Duoduo. And you seduced him... Don't say anymore... Don't say anymore... Please..." Duchess Paul covered her face with the blanket and said shamefully. "

Jonna. You regret it?" Duchess Martha said.

Duchess Paul remained silent, and after a moment, a faint sobbing sound came from under the covers.

Duchess Martha looked at Toto in confusion, but Toto gave her a wink.

"Joanna, my sister, what's wrong?" Duchess Martha gently patted Duchess Paul's body through the covers. "

I...I thought I had gotten my revenge, but why don't I feel any pleasure from revenge? Instead...but pain?" Duchess Paul pulled back the covers, her pretty face streaked with tears.

"Revenge? Who did you get revenge on? Why did you get revenge?" Duchess Martha was completely clueless and utterly confused.

"N-nothing..." Duchess Paul hesitated, but ultimately said nothing.

Toto sneered from the side: "Revenge on your husband, Tom. Duchess Paul, isn't he? Because he cheated on you with another woman!"

Duchess Paul turned to look at Toto in astonishment.

Chapter 564: The Black Conspiracy

Oh…mmm…harder…harder…God…it feels so good…Duchess Paul screamed desperately, abandoning all her burdens and only wanting to enjoy the pleasure of her body. Life is short, so seize the day, isn't it…? Duchess Martha watched from the sidelines. Already wanton, how could she resist such temptation? A

seductive blush spread across her beautiful cheeks, and her eyes shone with lust.

She kneaded her breasts forcefully through her clothes, her lips parted slightly, her breath quickening, and she moaned softly… After a moment, Duchess Martha was no longer satisfied. She quickly stripped off her clothes, her exquisite body bathed in pink light, a sight to behold, an irresistible allure.

This was the first time in so long that she had experienced sex, a wild and unrestrained passion led by such a valiant man as Duo Duo.

Duchess Paul's body could barely withstand one round, but after two, she gradually could no longer endure Toto's relentless onslaught.

Amidst her wanton howls and moans, Duchess Paul's voice grew hoarse and weak. "

Master, I can't take it anymore..." Duchess Martha whispered seductively, licking Toto's ear as she lay behind him.

Toto looked down and saw that Duchess Paul could indeed no longer withstand his powerful thrusts, so he slowly slowed his movements. "Master, do me...do my back..." Duchess Paul's unrestrained madness seemed to infect Duchess Martha; she no longer cared about the tearing pain and actively seduced Toto. "

Bend over to the side!" Toto commanded breathlessly.

Duchess Martha obediently lay down beside Duchess Paul, her buttocks raised. The alluring cleft between her rounded buttocks revealed a hint of pink and swollen anus.

Duchess Martha gently explored her anus, smearing the love fluid flowing from her lower body onto it, her eyes alluring as she looked at Toto.

Damn, you little vixen! Toto's lust intensified, and he withdrew his even harder, thicker member from Duchess Paul's body. His still-fluid-covered member moved behind Duchess Martha.

"Mmm… Master, be gentle… be gentle… less nonsense." Toto slapped Duchess Martha's round buttocks and whispered.

"Oh… Master, it's too big…" Duchess Martha seemed to enjoy it, panting.

Toto watched his member slowly penetrate Duchess Martha's body, the tightness intensifying his desire.

Because of the lubrication from the love fluid, he didn't feel any dryness during his advance.

Boom!

Dodo thrust his lower body forcefully. The massive member, half-full, entered Duchess Martha's rear passage, causing her eyes to roll back and her to gasp for breath.

Compared to the dry entry that morning, although Dodo was a bit reckless this time, Duchess Martha felt much better.

As Dodo slowly thrust, Duchess Martha gradually got used to it.

A strange sensation gradually arose, then spread throughout her body like water—an indescribable feeling, unlike normal intercourse. This strange pleasure had a maddening urge.

Duchess Martha began to groan in pain again, then erupted into loud screams, even louder than Duchess Paul's earlier.

It was a decadent night, a night where Dodo sweated profusely, indulging in the most primal pleasure… Night. Darkness can conceal everything. And within this black curtain, there is joyful laughter, and also unspeakable conspiracies.

In the branch temple of the Natural Temple of the Giant Tree Empire. High Priest Potter and Duke Os sat together, discussing a conspiracy. If this conspiracy succeeded, not only the Giant Tree Elf Empire, but the entire Temple of Nature would be greatly affected.

These despicable and shameless ambitious people never cared about the lives of others for their own survival; they even dared to take rebellious risks!

This is Moro Grass, also known as the Devil's Smile… High Priest Potter handed a lush green plant with a beautiful little white flower at the top to Duke Os.

Moro Grass? What is this? Duke Os looked at the plant in surprise. As a great elf, he was very familiar with plants, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't recall anything about Moro Grass.

"Moro Grass was originally a plant unique to the Night Elves. It's said to contain the energy of the Death Queen. Back then, we used the Death Scroll to fight them, and they retaliated by using gas weapons created from Moro Grass. However, we ultimately prevailed. The Night Elves were driven from their original homeland, and the Death Scroll's powerful energy nearly destroyed everything there. This Moro Grass is now extinct; only this one remains as a specimen..." High Priest Potter explained. Duke

Os gazed at the magical Moro Grass and said with delight, "High Priest Potter, you're truly amazing! To be able to obtain these things..." "

The one in charge of the main hall's information is my former most outstanding student..." High Priest Potter said with no small amount of pride. "

Then how do we use this magical Moro Grass?" Duke Os asked eagerly. "

We only need to infuse magic into the Moro Grass, and it will grow rapidly. The white flowers will then release a terrifying gas. Many of our extermination teams were rendered defenseless by this gas and killed by the Night Elves," High Priest Potter said.

"But are you sure this will work on Saint Magnolia?" Duke Os asked with some concern. "

Even the strongest magical resistance can't withstand this gas. If we hadn't used the Death Scroll to bombard and destroy all those terrible plants back then, we might not have been able to successfully drive the Night Elves out of the elven territory. Of course, for safety's sake, you should use some tricks when you use it," High Priest Potter said.

Duke Os laughed and said, "Don't worry, leave everything to me."

High Priest Potter said solemnly, "Os, you must succeed this time. Our lives are intertwined. If we fail, we will suffer unbearable punishment and then face death."

Duke Os said, "High Priest Potter, you should have realized this long ago. Our lives are inherently linked. Don't worry, I will definitely not disappoint you this time. Just wait in the house made of gold coins and play with those virgins."

High Priest Potter chuckled. A moment later, he suddenly said, "Your queen..." Duke Os said, "A dispensable woman. Even if she disappeared, no one would bother looking for her. How about I use her to test this Moro Grass?"

High Priest Potter leered and said, "I have no objection. This Moro Grass has another characteristic: those with battle aura or magic power will be even more effective. And its effects are very fast..." After High Priest Potter finished speaking, the two insidious fellows burst into laughter... Saintess Mulan would never have imagined that someone would dare to scheme against her, let alone that people from the temple would be involved.

At this moment, Saintess Mulan sat in the inn, having listened to Catherine's complaints during the day. She felt a headache coming on. Her ability to solve these trivial matters was even worse than that of an ordinary woman, especially the power struggles within the royal family. She was completely clueless about them. Therefore, all she could do was act as a confidante, praying for Catherine with the magic of the Goddess of Nature, and offering a woman's sympathy.

Saint Mulan rose and gazed out the window. The night sky was clear, and a gentle breeze caressed her beautiful face, calming her heart. Was it

really so difficult to do something meaningful?

Saint Mulan sighed softly. As she thought about it, many images flashed through her mind. Her face flushed slightly, and she shook her head gently. Turning to the table, she closed her eyes and placed her hand on the crystal ball.

Chapter 565: The Trap of the Giant Tree Emperor .

At noon, lunch had just ended.

Duke Os was in the luxurious dining room of his mansion, picking his teeth with a toothpick in his left hand while lightly tapping the table with his right.

The dining room was quiet, except for the occasional, arrhythmic tapping. The servants around him kept their heads down, occasionally glancing nervously at their master.

Lunch was lavish, with various delicious dishes on the table, but these dishes were now cold and showed only slight signs of being touched.

Not bad.

Duke Oss's appetite had been poor lately. While he appeared relaxed when using a combination of persuasion and threats to find accomplices for his conspiracy, he rarely smiled when alone.

Only he knew his true feelings: deep unease!

When Duke Oss spoke of Duo Duo to any of his allies, he expressed only resentment and disdain, but this was merely a way to comfort them.

From the moment Duo Duo appeared, his unease had intensified. He couldn't comprehend how such a mysterious figure could have become his greatest threat so inexplicably.

And everything he had painstakingly built was crumbling because of this one person's appearance.

Kill!

Duke Oss's eyes suddenly sharpened, and a chilling wind swept through the dining room.

*Snap*... The toothpick in Duke Oss's hand broke in two, one piece turning to ash, while the other miraculously embedded itself in the hard marble tabletop.

The violent sound of the toothpick sent a shiver down the spines of every servant, who exchanged fearful glances, afraid they would become the victim of their master's bad mood.

"Clear away the dishes."

But to the servants' surprise, Duke Oss didn't choose anyone as a sacrifice. Quite the opposite. The icy coldness on his face vanished instantly, replaced by his charmingly gentlemanly smile.

Duke Oss understood better than anyone the importance of mindset.

The more he considered Duo Duo an opponent, the more he needed to maintain a calm and composed demeanor. He preferred to achieve his goals step by step, rather than acting like a rude and reckless man.

"Your Highness…" a servant hurried into the dining room and whispered, "The royal messenger is here." Duke

Oss paused, then said, "Please let him in."

A moment later, a court messenger entered the dining room, bowing and saying, "Duke Oss, greetings."

Duke Oss quickly stood up, returning the greeting with a smile, "Your Excellency, Messenger. What orders does the King have?

" "Yes." "Duke Oss, His Majesty the King requests your presence at the palace immediately," the messenger said.

A barely perceptible hint of doubt flashed in Duke Oss's eyes, but he nodded imperceptibly and said, "I'll tidy myself up and then go." "

Yes, Duke Oss, I'll wait for you outside," the messenger said expressionlessly.

Duke Oss nodded and turned to walk towards the main hall next to the dining room. "

Go tell Commander Soth to make all preparations. If I enter the palace and don't emerge within the agreed time, immediately stage a coup!" Duke Oss whispered to an elderly servant beside him. The servant nodded and disappeared through a side door in the hall.

Meanwhile...

The red-light district of Giant Tree City, a place akin to a human's brothel, is a place the noble elves deeply resent the word "prostitution." Although many use drinking and watching dances as pretexts to engage in the same activities,

these hypocrites elevate the red-light district to a place of refined taste. It is precisely this fabricated sophistication that allows so-called elegant high elves to swagger in and out, creating an illusion of great prosperity.

The red-light district may not have the most beautiful women, but it certainly has the most alluring beauties. It

may not have noblewomen who frequent the streets, but it certainly has wanton women who can drive you wild in bed.

Here you'll find beauties from various races, trafficked into the red-light district: high elves, half-elves, humans, and even, as rumored, night elves who have captured beauties.

In short, for lechers, this place is like a gourmet's paradise, where they can savor all sorts of delicious food and satisfy every desire. There's even a dedicated area for sadomasochism. Of course, the secrecy of this place is superb, enough to reassure any guest. They only know the place exists, but they don't know who the regulars are… Dodo, Lewis, and Andrei, these three like-minded guys, are currently sitting in the most luxurious Douyan Lou in the red-light district, sipping their secret-recipe aged wine. Their eyes roam unabashedly over the alluring bodies of the elven beauties dancing gracefully in semi-transparent veils, occasionally letting out lewd laughter. "

Dodo, how's it here? I wasn't lying, was I?" Lewis asked, not without a hint of flattery.

Andrei chimed in, chuckling, "I've been to this Douyan Lou a few times before, but the quality is worlds apart from this one. Brother Lewis, you've got some skills!"

Lewis chuckled smugly and said, "Where I go, who dares not give me the best?"

"That's right, that's right, you're the prospective patriarch of the Newman family, who dares not give you face?" Andrei said somewhat obsequiously.

Lewis was about to burst into laughter when he suddenly realized his behavior was inappropriate. He seemed to have forgotten about Dodo's existence, and this Dodo was even more powerful than him, the prospective patriarch of the Newman family. "

Heh heh, just kidding, just kidding. If we want to do better in Giant Tree City, we'll have to rely on Dodo." Lewis changed the subject. Andrei laughed

, "Relying on Duke Dodo, we can do better in the Giant Tree Empire."

"Haha, not bad, not bad!" Lewis now understood why Andrei was so highly regarded by Dodo. It seemed he had truly underestimated this guy who climbed the ranks by relying on his mother's connections. Putting everything else aside, this ability to change sides so easily is not something an ordinary person can do. Is being a social butterfly hereditary?

Lewis glanced at Duo Duo, noticing that Duo Duo didn't seem to care about what they were saying, his eyes fixed on the dancers in the room. His gaze was somewhat lost, and it was unclear what he was thinking. "

Duo Duo, is there anything you like? You can choose a few to enjoy later," Lewis tentatively asked.

Duo Duo paused, then snapped out of his reverie, but didn't accept Lewis's offer. His earlier distraction wasn't due to the dancers.

To be honest, he'd seen plenty of beautiful women. He'd seen plenty of beautiful women who were skilled dancers. Just now, watching the dancers' movements, Duo Duo couldn't help but think of the Queen's aerial dance he'd witnessed while spying on her that night. (

The following text

appears unrelated and seems to be from a different source: "After Duke Os took office, he was indeed decisive and efficient, demonstrating his exceptional work ability.

Suddenly, complaints filled the entire Giant Tree Elf Empire. The common people, almost crushed by the suddenly increased taxes, were astonished by the country's tax increase system and began to question who was behind it.")

The Giant Tree Elf Empire had enjoyed nearly a century of peace, and its national economy had always developed steadily. In such a peaceful era, taxes should have been reduced, but instead, taxes had been increased, and increased so absurdly.

They had heard that Duke Os had been appointed tax collector, which made them even more bewildered. How could this kind-hearted nobleman with a good reputation be in charge of such a cruel thing?

The subjects began to miss Tax Collector Lukna… In a low, damp house in the tax office, the room was dark and shabby, with rudimentary office equipment.

No one could imagine that the tax office, which should have been overflowing with wealth, was so shabby.

Lukna stood with his hands behind his back in front of the small window, letting the wind blowing through his gray hair. A complex expression flickered in his eyes, then, after a moment, his gaze became firm and resolute.

He turned and summoned a tax collector, whispering something in his ear. After listening, the tax collector looked at Lukna with utter astonishment and whispered: "Count Lukna, are we sure we want to do this?"

Lukena nodded firmly and said, "You are the people I trust most, you've followed me for decades. This is my decision, a decision I've considered! Do as I say. This matter is of great importance. Please live up to my trust, and in the future, you will find that you have done a great thing!"

The tax official looked at Lukena, the doubt in his eyes gradually disappearing, replaced by increasingly firm trust. "

Tax Official Lukena, I believe you! I will do as you say!" the tax official said decisively, then turned and hurriedly left.

If the sudden increase in taxes put immense mental pressure on the common people, then the actions of the tax officials in the lower-level tax collection areas brought them physical harm. The

originally amiable tax officials seemed to have been possessed by demons overnight, becoming cold and inhuman, speaking coldly, and acting without any humanity.

In a commoner village on the outskirts of Giant Tree City,

the residents always worked at sunrise and rested at sunset. They usually drank and sang, living a simple and peaceful life.

They could be self-sufficient in their material needs and always had the opportunity to display their elegance as archetypes. Although their bonfire parties were simple, far from comparable to the banquets of nobles, this life was more than enough to satisfy them.

However, a sudden increase in taxes robbed them of this lifestyle overnight.

They were now worried about the exorbitant taxes, and with food on the horizon, they had no appetite for bonfire parties.

At noon, before lunchtime, a group of tax collectors had already flooded into the village, collecting taxes from house to house. "

Lord Bobby, please grant us a few more days! The taxes have suddenly increased so much... We really can't afford it..." a villager pleaded.

He recognized the tax collector before him. This tax collector had always dealt with their village and had even attended many of their village bonfire parties. He thought that Lord Bobby would remember their past friendship and spare his and the villagers' lives.

Listening to the villagers' pleas, a flicker of pity crossed Bobby's eyes, but his gaze hardened, and his face darkened: "Duke Os said those who owe taxes will be severely punished! Don't play the victim here! Duke Os said you'll all be hypocritical like this. Fists are the best weapon against hypocrites like you!" "

Get out of the way!" Bobby roared, throwing a powerful punch, but it only managed to push the villager slightly when it hit his shoulder.

The other villagers were enraged, clamoring and surging towards the tax collectors: "We want to see Os! How did this vampire manage to oust Tax Collector Lukna?! Damn it, does he want us dead?" "We used to think of him as the kindest nobleman..." Just then, several young men in guard uniforms entered the village.

"What's going on?" the leader asked, pointing at the villagers.

Bobby, the tax collector, turned and hurriedly said, "It's the Deputy Captain of the Guard! We're here to collect taxes, but these guys not only refuse to pay but are attacking us!"

Andri, exuding official authority and righteous indignation, said, "If it's just about collecting taxes, why would our kind subjects act like this? Have you done something to displease them?"

Seeing Bobby's attitude towards Andri, the agitated villagers immediately recognized him as a high-ranking official and surged forward, shouting, "High taxes! How can we possibly have time to pay them! Are you trying to force us to live...?" Andri feigned astonishment, saying, "High taxes? Are you really kind subjects?" "Our taxes in the Giant Tree Kingdom are so low, and His Majesty the King is so understanding of you, yet you now complain about the high taxes..." Andri recounted the previous tax amounts, then countered, "Is that considered a high tax? As far as I know, our Giant Tree Kingdom's taxes are the lowest among the three elven empires." "

That was the old tax. If it were that low, why would we be making a fuss?" a villager shouted.

Andri was immediately astonished and blurted out, "Damn it, when did the taxes get raised so high? No wonder there have been unrest everywhere lately, requiring our guards to travel so far..." "Every day in the palace, I only heard that Duke Os had become the Minister of Taxation, but I haven't heard of any order to raise taxes..."

(Chapter 567: The Disaster at the Half-Step Tavern)

Amidst the tension in Giant Tree City, Mandala City was also far from peaceful.

At the Half-Step Tavern, many customers still came and went, but they all seemed listless, perhaps influenced by the tavern owner's mood.

Linda counted down the days, her heart filled with anxiety, wishing she could rush to the Giant Tree Elf Empire to find her beloved.

However, the blockade of the Suman Mountains had gradually reduced the number of merchants traveling to and from Mandala City. Even if she went, could she cross the Suman Mountains? Besides, she couldn't escape.

Alona's portrayal of Alice was excellent; at least so far, in her daily interactions with Linda and Xiuzhen, she hadn't revealed a single flaw, and as time went on, she became increasingly adept at playing the role of Alice.

Of the three female bosses, Xiuzhen was probably the most anxious.

She was still as beautiful as ever, her pretty face radiating a charm she hadn't possessed before—a maturity that only a true woman could have. It had been quite a while since Duoduo had drugged and raped her, and during this time, Xiuzhen's heart had suffered greatly.

At first, she realized her period was due, but it was late.

Well! This wasn't a big deal; for a woman who spent her days cultivating magic and accumulating magical power, irregular periods were quite normal.

However, yesterday was her second menstrual period, and her period still hadn't come. Two whole months without menstruation—this couldn't be explained by magical side effects.

Even more frightening was that Xiuzhen had been experiencing stomach problems lately, frequently feeling acid reflux. The sight of oily foods or the smell of even slightly pungent odors would trigger intense nausea.

Could…could she be pregnant…? This thought was immediately dismissed by Xiuzhen. She wasn't an idiot; the books she had read before had taught her a great deal. Pregnancy? That required a man, and she had no man.

Perhaps some strange illness?

Hmm! That was the most plausible explanation. Magicians weren't martial arts practitioners; their bodies were fragile, and they were occasionally plagued by illness.

If only there were a light magician by her side, then…he could use light magic to heal herself.

Xiuzhen suppressed the rising acid reflux. Helplessly, she thought about how strange this illness was; all the symptoms were incredibly similar to those of pregnancy. Xiuzhen searched through all the medical books she had ever read but found no record of this strange disease.

She wanted to see a doctor, but hesitated.

Only she knew she wasn't pregnant, but if she told a doctor about her symptoms, rumors would quickly spread throughout Mandala City, and that would be terrible. "

Beautiful Miss Xiuzhen. What are you thinking about? You seem troubled?"

A deep, magnetic male voice interrupted Xiuzhen's thoughts. The handsome man before her had been staying at the Half-Step Inn for several days. He seemed to be a merchant trapped in Mandala City due to the blockade of the Suman Mountains; his name was listed as Jialuo. He was very refined and gentle, which greatly impressed Xiuzhen.

Compared to Linda and Alona, Xiuzhen's attitude towards Jialuo was the best. In fact, she also quite valued this handsome young man. Not only was he charming, but his humor was also witty and not vulgar.

What woman doesn't dream of love?

When Linda had a sweetheart and talked about him endlessly, making no attempt to hide her longing, Xiuzhen couldn't help but feel a stirring in her heart. Compared to Linda, she was lonely.

Moreover, recently Alice had rarely chatted with them alone, returning to her room to turn off the lights and rest. This kind of life was a far cry from the days when the sisters were inseparable, chatting until midnight every day.

Xiuzhen didn't care about power or status when choosing a man. She was a princess of a kingdom; what power could tempt her?

Like all women her age, Xiuzhen had fairytale dreams, and her dreams were simply easier to realize than those of other women.

A decent-looking, witty gentleman—that was Xiuzhen's choice. This choice was realistic, because Xiuzhen's expectation of love was for a lifetime.

Prince Silver Eagle stared at Xiuzhen behind the bar, a faint smile playing on his lips, but his eyes flashed with lewd madness.

He was increasingly pleased with Sith Kane's "gift." Initially, he had only intended to observe, then swiftly seize these three women, satisfying his own lust while simultaneously giving those three rebellious nations a taste of their own medicine.

However, upon actually seeing Linda, Xiuzhen, and Alice, his thoughts changed.

Three stunning beauties, each with their own unique style—no, three stunning beauties of high status—these three women were undoubtedly top-tier subjects for his "training," possessing a fatal attraction for a somewhat twisted and perverted maniac like Prince Silver Eagle.

He wasn't in a hurry; playing a role now was merely a way to find some alternative amusement.

When he left Mandala City, these three women would become decorations on his luxurious carriage, playthings in his boring days, and objects of his games.

At a table by the window on the second floor of the Half-Step Tavern, Hexagram sat quietly, carrying a large bag, his eyes constantly scanning the bar.

Pulis sat beside Hexagram; this gluttonous orc lacked Hexagram's increasingly mature mind, still only knowing how to fill his stomach.

Hexagram and Pulis had checked into the Half-Step Tavern on the same day the Silver Eagle Prince moved in.

He was increasingly certain that this man was the Silver Eagle Prince, but he couldn't understand the Silver Eagle Prince's purpose in coming to the Half-Step Tavern. Was it simply a womanizing hobby like his master's?

Completely unaware of the details, Hexagram was now in the dark and could only guess.

Linda, however, disdained the Silver Eagle Prince. She turned and walked away from the bar. Leaning against the entrance of the tavern, gazing towards the direction of the elven territory, this had become a habit for her, something she did every day for a little while.

Alona, disguised as Alice, was flipping through ledgers behind the bar. She was merely an imposter and didn't care about Linda and Xiuzhen's affairs. Her only concern was how to make her Alice disguise even more flawless.

It must be said that the Silver Eagle Prince possessed profound refinement, which allowed his disguise to be effortless. His perfectly timed humor and tactful conversation were enough to gradually increase Xiuzhen's affection for him.

Chapter 568: A Stormy Era

. The long-standing peace in the Giant Tree Elf Empire was completely shattered.

Within a single day, various rumors circulated throughout the empire.

First, it was reported that Duke Os had been exposed for abusing his power to increase taxes to satisfy his personal desires, and the King would bring him to court for trial.

Then, news of Duke Os's framing spread rapidly. It was said that the royal family, fearing Duke Os's reputation, had, through the machinations of petty villains, manipulated the elderly, delirious Great Tree Emperor, who was now under their control, preparing to persecute Duke Os.

The hearts of men… the hearts of those in power are treacherous, while the hearts of those in power are like duckweed on water, easily swayed by rumors.

Public opinion is a tool for subjects to protest, but it is also a tool for those in power to control their subjects. Throughout the history of empires, both in elven and human territories, countless commoners have been swayed by public opinion, becoming tools for those in power to achieve their goals.

Amidst the ever-evolving rumors, these commoners, far removed from the political sphere, were confused. One day they might be cursing Duke Os over high taxes, and the next day they might be swayed by heart-wrenching rumors to believe that Duke Os truly desired it.

Alas… water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Yet, water is also the most pitiful, not only bearing the weight of those in power but also being pushed along according to their wishes.

Then, even more terrifying rumors emerged: a new noble in Giant Tree City was colluding with the Night Elves, and Night Elves had been repeatedly spotted—a conspiracy to overthrow the entire High Elf race.

Of all the rumors, this was undoubtedly the most terrifying!

Political struggles might stir up discussion among the subjects, but more often, they aroused curiosity. They wanted to see the final outcome; after all, who was in power was none of their concern.

But what did the Night Elves represent?

Heresy!

Demons!

Slaughter!

The subjects dared not imagine what kind of horrific conspiracy the Night Elves would be plotting if this were true.

The High Elves and the Night Elves were mortal enemies; if the Night Elves' conspiracy succeeded, how many High Elves would suffer?

The people of the Giant Tree Empire began to live in fear.

Having just returned to the Heavenly Vine Elf Empire and stabilized the situation domestically, Catherine, amidst protests from her brothers, unilaterally led her own magical legion in a grand march towards the Giant Tree Elf Empire. Her stated reason was simple and righteous: to annihilate all Dark Elves!

In the Giant Tree Elf Empire's palace, the Giant Tree Emperor and Duo Duo sat facing each other, both frowning, looking deeply troubled.

Duo Duo sighed, saying, "I was too reckless, lacking proper planning! I never imagined that bastard Os was a hidden spatial mage!"

The Giant Tree Emperor lightly tapped the table with his knuckles, saying, "You don't need to blame yourself. Heh, if Os were so easy to deal with, would he still be considered an ambitious man? A man who can scheme for decades is capable of anything.

Father, the situation is very bad now. If this continues, that bastard Os might have a chance to turn the tables!" Now, Soth is spreading rumors in the military camps outside, saying that the Night Elves are inciting the commanders of the other two magic legions to march their legions into Giant Tree City to wipe them out! Dodo said solemnly, "The only military force we can mobilize is the Royal Guard, which is utterly insignificant compared to the magic legions.

Commander Eric of the First Magic Legion, you don't need to worry. I have great faith in his loyalty. You know, we grew up together. He was my best classmate in the academy. I've already sent someone with my orders to meet him." The Giant Tree Emperor said. "

What about the Second Legion Commander? I don't know much about these things." Dodo said somewhat embarrassed.

The Giant Tree Emperor smiled and said, "The Second Legion Commander, Carola Paul, is a rather low-key person. The Second Legion is the weakest, and they're mostly responsible for handling emergencies throughout the country. The Paul family has never had special relationships with any other family, and I think they'll be the same this time."

The Paul family? Dodo was taken aback. The Great Tree Emperor said, "The Paul family has a history of nearly 1000 years. They have always been law-abiding in developing their business. Without that accumulated trust, how could such a family be allowed to exist?"

"Father, I heard Lewis say that the Paul family controls almost 60% of our Great Tree Empire's economy?" Duo Duo asked.

The Great Tree Emperor nodded and said, "Similarly, they also pay 60% of the annual tax revenue."

Duo Duo frowned and said, "The existence of such a family always feels uneasy. A ruler needs to control both military power and the economy to firmly sit on the throne..." The Great Tree Emperor stared at Duo Duo without speaking, the constantly shifting expression in his eyes making Duo Duo feel uneasy.

The Great Tree Emperor laughed, "Duo Duo, I really find it strange how such a freak like you could appear. Haha, the appearance of a great elf, but with the heart of a human."

Duo Duo was completely confused and asked, "Father, what does that mean? What human heart?" "

The human heart is suspicious and cold..." the Great Tree Emperor said.

Duo Duo touched her nose and chuckled dryly, "So, is this a praise or a reprimand?"

The Great Tree Emperor smiled and said, "It's a praise. I used to admire benevolent governance and thought we should promote the fine qualities of the Great Elves. But now I'm slowly realizing that the hearts of the Great Elves have changed. Trade between humans and elves has gradually infected the elves with too many human vices. Duo Duo, actually, you are more suitable to sit on this throne than I am!"

Then, the Great Tree Emperor's expression suddenly turned cold. He said, "I used to think that if someone wanted to sit on this throne, I would give it to them. But after what happened with the prince, I realized it's not as simple as giving away the throne. Even if I did, my dearest son and daughter would lose even their basic safety! Duo Duo, from now on, do whatever you want. Benevolent rule won't put them at ease; it will only make them more restless. So, use the ruthlessness unique to humans to bring them to their senses!" "

Damn it!

What does this mean?

The more I listen, the more it sounds like he's going to make me king in the future!" Duo Duo was completely bewildered. His feelings were extremely complicated, but one thing was certain: he could go ahead and do it. "

Look at this." The Great Tree Emperor tossed a report to Duo Duo. Duo Duo's face immediately turned red with embarrassment. Damn, he still couldn't read. "

Father, I'll go back and read it, and think about the next step," Duo Duo said.

The Great Tree Emperor nodded. He said, "Dodo, there's one thing you shouldn't overlook: make full use of the Temple

of Nature. Saintess Mulan is still in Giant Tree City; this is definitely a powerful trump card for us!" Dodo nodded. He said, "Father, don't worry!" After saying that, he turned and quickly left. In Dodo's palace, Lucy, Yana, and others sat around Dodo, passing around the report. "

Damn it, isn't the Heavenly Vine Empire taking advantage of our misfortune?!" Wandering Soul cursed under his breath. "

Catherine is really bold, blatantly leading her legion to apply for entry into our territory!" Lucy said with dissatisfaction.

Yana said somewhat guiltily, "It's all my fault..." Dodo hugged Yana and laughed, "Don't talk about being implicated. If you say it again, we'll all punish you according to family rules!"

Chapter 569: The Lustful Crystal Rod

Dodo was already a regular at Duke Martha's mansion.

Especially his ambiguous relationship with Duchess Martha, all the maids were already aware of it.

Watching this handsome, tall man enter the manor, no one went to stop him. Some of the maids who saw him, recalling the shameful sounds that had come from the Duchess's room when he was there, blushed and their hearts fluttered.

Duo Duo was quite pleased with such looks. He glanced at the clock, that one teasing glance enough to keep those lustful maids awake countless nights.

Duo Duo walked smoothly to the outside of Duchess Martha's room, and was immediately drawn by the moans coming from inside.

Judging from the sounds, it was Duchess Martha and Mrs. Paul. This ignited a sudden surge of anger in Duo Duo. Damn it, could she be cheating on him?

Although this was the thought in his mind, Duo Duo didn't act rashly. Similar things had happened before, and he didn't want to misunderstand Duchess Martha and Mrs. Paul like he had misunderstood Yana.

If she really was cheating on her husband, then severe punishment was inevitable; if not… Duo Duo slowly approached, using his Nine Yang Energy to melt the door bolt and secretly pushed the door open a crack.

He'd spied on women countless times, each time with unexpected surprises.

This time was no exception; what he peeked at was enough to make his nose bleed. Most shockingly, the two women were actually using tools… Damn!

Do these things exist?

Duo Duo scratched his head, convinced he'd never heard of them. But whether he'd heard of them or not, everything in the room proved one thing: he was absolutely ignorant.

On the comfortable bed in the room, a battle Duo Duo had never witnessed before was underway.

Duchess Paul was bent over, her body trembling uncontrollably. Her two large breasts swayed beneath her, making Duo Duo dizzy.

Duchess Martha knelt behind her, her thick, long crystal rod barely visible between Duchess Paul's legs, thrusting in and out, making a series of soft, wet sounds. When the crystal rod was revealed, it was already covered in a large amount of love fluid, glistening in the pink light.

Hmm... comfortable?

Or painful?

Duchess Paul herself couldn't say for sure. In this strange feeling, she just wanted to scream, to howl to her heart's content, to vent her emotions through her voice. Dodo couldn't help but feel grateful that the Duke of Martha's mansion was full of maids. If there were a man here, the sound would probably cause him immense torment.

Tsk tsk... it seems that her order yesterday to have Andre stay at the palace temporarily saved that kid... Dodo shamelessly made up this excuse for sending Andre away.

Dodo could no longer resist such temptation. Damn it, this little panda had managed to peek at the door for so long. Dodo was starting to admire her own self-control.

The door was pushed open forcefully by Dodo.

Duchess Martha, however, was not surprised. You see, although her magical abilities were not superb, as a noble of the Great Elf race, her strength was not weak either. She was different from Duchess Paul. Even though Duchess Paul's magical power was stronger than hers, in her current state of frenzy, Duchess Paul had no reason to sense her surroundings. Therefore, the moment Duo Duo approached, Duchess Martha had already noticed her, and what had just happened was a performance she had put on for Duo Duo.

When Duo Duo entered the room, Duchess Paul was startled, her infatuated eyes instantly clearing. A nervous expression appeared as she looked towards the door. When she saw it was Duo Duo, she couldn't help but feel a mixture of nervousness and shyness. "

Master, was it beautiful?" Duchess Martha asked with a seductive smile.

Duchess Paul then realized that Duo Duo had seen everything she had just done, and she became even more shy. In her view, lesbian relations were not proper, and to have a man see her in such a shameful moment, even though this man and she had already had physical relations, was still unavoidably embarrassing subconsciously.

Duo Duo chuckled, slammed the door shut, and used his Nine Yang Energy to melt and connect the door and frame together, ensuring no one could disturb him so he could enjoy a truly sensual feast. Duo Duo said with a wicked grin, "My slave girl, your master is going to punish you severely!"

Duchess Martha feigned fear, saying, "Master, why punish me? Your slave girl hasn't done anything wrong..." Duo Duo retorted, "You haven't done anything wrong? What did I

do wrong?" Duo Duo strode onto the bed, plopping down between Duchess Martha and Duchess Paul. At this moment, Duchess Paul's crystal rod was already in Duchess Martha's hand, while the crystal rod in her anus remained, half-exposed like a tail, looking utterly lewd.

Dodo's hand swiftly grasped the crystal rod on Duchess Paul's buttocks, applying slight pressure that caused her to tremble and let out a groan. She tried to pull it off, but Dodo shoved her hand aside: "Dear Jonna, you look so alluring right now, look, you're making me almost explode with desire... Oh my god!

I can't take it!"

Dodo increasingly felt that Duchess Martha was a beauty among beauties, a woman capable of bewitching men to death. Even he sometimes felt aroused by her.

This thing is quite fun. Dodo gently rotated the crystal rod, making Duchess Paul's pretty face flush red. "

Does it feel good?" Dodo asked.

"It hurts, it hurts so much..." Duchess Paul said, frowning. Dodo chuckled and said, "It hurts already? If I were to do it to you, could you handle it?"

"No... don't do it there..." Duchess Paul instinctively tried to dodge, but with the crystal rod firmly in Dodo's hand, evasion was impossible.

"Jonna. My dear sister. Don't be afraid... Master even did it to me down there..." Duchess Martha once again played a very lewd role at this time, shaking Duchess Paul's heart.

Chapter 570: Subtext

In the royal palace, in the Queen's secluded courtyard, the small courtyard was filled with blooming flowers, their fragrance permeating the entire space.

Such a courtyard seemed out of place with the rest of the palace.

The Queen calmly trimmed the flowers and plants. She was completely used to this life; undisturbed every day, she was content. Although lonely, it was leisurely. Before, she feared loneliness, but now she had learned to enjoy it.

A flurry of footsteps outside disrupted the tranquility. The Queen brushed her hair aside and subconsciously looked outside, wondering who would still remember this courtyard, and her lonely self within it. "

Your Highness, this way please..." came the voice of the Great Tree Emperor.

A bitter smile appeared on the Queen's beautiful face. Saintess Mulan had arrived, and His Majesty the King must be quite reluctant to accompany her.

A moment later, Saintess Mulan, dressed in a white saintly gown, entered the courtyard accompanied by the Great Tree Emperor. Behind them followed several natural archers and palace guards.

"Your Highness, His Majesty the King…" the Queen greeted politely, her beautiful face expressionless.

The Great Tree Emperor nodded slightly and said to Saintess Mulan, "Your Highness, please sit." As soon as he finished speaking, a guard carrying a chair quickly placed it in the shade of a tree. Saintess Mulan smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, you are busy with state affairs; there's no need for you to accompany me here." The Great Tree Emperor chuckled, "What could be more important than accompanying Your Highness?"

Saintess Mulan said, "This courtyard is so quiet; may I enjoy it here?" "Heh heh, too many people would only disrupt the atmosphere."

The Great Tree Emperor paused, turned to look at the Queen, and said, "Your Majesty, then you shall accompany Her Highness the Holy Maiden. If there is anything you need, simply order the palace servants to do it." "

Thank you, Your Majesty," the Queen said calmly.

The Great Tree Emperor bowed to the Holy Maiden Mulan, then turned and instructed several guards to wait outside for a summons, before leaving with the others. "

You may also go outside," the Holy Maiden Mulan said to the Nature Archers.

The Nature Archers bowed and turned to leave the courtyard.

"Your Majesty, it's been many days since we last met," the Holy Maiden Mulan said with a slight smile. "Your surroundings here are truly beautiful; you seem to be in high spirits.

" The Queen smiled and said, "Your Highness, you flatter me. Tending to the flowers and plants is a pleasure in my leisure time."

The Holy Maiden Mulan said, "Not at all. Look how vibrant these flowers are; they are even better than those cultivated in the temple's sacrificial rites.

Hehe, what brings Your Highness here today?" The Queen asked directly, feeling that Saint Mulan wouldn't come here without a reason. But what was her specific purpose? She couldn't figure it out. "Nothing much, just taking a stroll. In Giant Tree City, you're my only friend," Saint Mulan said casually. In fact, she had entered the palace to sense Yana's presence. After waiting for so long, she had lost patience and decided to actively search for her.

Inside the palace, the presence of the Night Elves was indeed much stronger. Although Saint Mulan couldn't pinpoint Yana's exact location, she was certain Yana was hiding within the palace.

As for where Yana was, Saint Mulan could easily guess. She was undoubtedly near Duo Duo. She began to consider visiting Duo Duo's palace, and the best person to accompany her was the Queen. This

was the first time in her life she had used such cunning. Saint Mulan felt a little embarrassed, but considering the gravity of the matter, she had no choice but to continue. "

Your Majesty, where does Princess Lucy reside?" "It's just around the corner of the corridor of His Majesty's palace, " Saint Mulan asked casually.

The Queen paused, then said, " It's around the

corner of the corridor of His Majesty's bedchamber. Could you come with me to see Princess Lucy? I haven't seen her since her wedding; I should congratulate her in person." Saint Mulan smiled and said.

The Queen said calmly, "You've already personally prayed for them. Only they, a couple, have had such an honor in the entire elven realm.

That's a matter of procedure, but my personal congratulations are a matter of courtesy. After all, I'm in Giant Tree City; it's a coincidence, but also fate, isn't it?" Saint Mulan said.

The Queen hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'll take you to her door… Ah? Why?" Saint Mulan asked in surprise. Actually, she had been very curious during the wedding. To be honest, someone of her status shouldn't be curious about such mundane matters, but unfortunately, even with her noble status, she was still a young girl, and curiosity was hard to suppress. "

Nothing, hehe," the Queen smiled dismissively.

Although she knew the Queen was just being perfunctory, since she had said that, Saint Mulan couldn't continue asking, and an awkward silence fell between them. "

Your Highness, do you need to come to my chambers?"

A voice came, and Duo Duo appeared at the door.

Duo Duo had been there a while earlier, and although he was still far away, his abnormal hearing had vaguely overheard the conversation between Saint Mulan and the Queen. After hesitating for a long time, he finally came in. Since some things couldn't be avoided, he might as well face them calmly.

The palace guards outside the door, of course, were also there; the archers had seen Duo Duo at the wedding and knew his identity, so they didn't stop him.

Duo Duo's appearance surprised both Saint Mulan and the Queen. Saint Mulan had been distracted and hadn't sensed Duo Duo's presence. Normally, as soon as Duo Duo entered, his faint dark elf aura would be impossible for Saint Mulan to miss.

Saintess Mulan showed a slight surprise, then her expression returned to normal. She smiled and said, "Duke Duoduo, it's been a long time."

Duoduo bowed politely and said, "It's my honor to see Your Highness, Saintess, by such a coincidence."

Saintess Mulan said, "So, you've come to see Her Majesty the Queen? Have I been a bother?"

The Queen looked at Duoduo in surprise. She had initially thought Duoduo had come specifically for Saintess Mulan. But his words just now seemed to indicate that he had come specifically to see her, and that meeting Saintess Mulan was a coincidence.

The Queen couldn't figure it out. What could Duoduo possibly want from her? She looked at Duoduo with suspicion.

Duoduo said, "Nothing much. I had some time today, so I came specifically to greet Her Majesty the Queen." "

I didn't expect Duke Duoduo to be such a respectful person," Saintess Mulan said.

Duoduo smiled and said, "Does Your Highness think I don't look like it? Hehe, if that's really the case, then I'm a terrible person."

Saint Mulan said cryptically, "Whether I'll fail or not, we don't know yet. I hope Duke Duoduo will succeed in everything he does."

Duoduo replied, "With Her Highness's personal blessing, my luck will surely be exceptionally good.

I hope so," Saint Mulan said expressionlessly.

The Queen, standing nearby, could sense the awkward atmosphere between Duoduo and Saint Mulan. Although she didn't know the reason, she secretly blamed Duoduo. Even the King treated Saint Mulan with utmost respect. Someone like Duoduo speaking to her like that was practically unheard of. "

Duke Duoduo, what brings you here?" the Queen broke the silence. Duoduo

turned to look at the Queen, smiling sweetly, and said, "I've come specifically to greet Her Highness, Mother."

That expression, those words—anyone could tell this was a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken. Looking at Duo Duo, the Queen suddenly felt uneasy. A sense of foreboding crept in.

Chapter 571: Conquering

Catherine. Upon seeing Duo Duo, Catherine's face paled instantly. She struggled to get up, but Yana transformed into a blur, lightning-fast subduing her.

"Hehe…my dear Princess Catherine, we meet again…" Duo Duo, clutching the chastity charm ring, said with a wicked grin, "I'm considering stripping you naked in a bit, then you can cry for help, right? Let your soldiers see their commander's lewd appearance. Hmm, I guarantee that in less than two days, you'll not only be famous in the elven realm, but also become the object of human men's fantasies…Devil…no…you…you dare!" Catherine was completely immobilized under Yana's control. She had no courage to cry for help. Facing this devilish man, Catherine knew very well that this guy was capable of anything.

The powerful and arrogant Princess Catherine's greatest misfortune in life was meeting Duo Duo, who had become her nightmare and nemesis! "

What wouldn't I dare?" Duo Duo leered, rubbing his thumb hard against the chastity charm ring.

Catherine's body trembled violently, letting out a groan as her legs instinctively straightened and clamped together.

Duo Duo approached Catherine, sneering, "Rubbing with your legs won't work. Don't you understand that yet?"

Then, Duo Duo, with utterly lewd intent, ordered Yana, "Yana, take off our Princess Catherine's thick clothes. I really want to know what color underwear this woman wears… No… don't…" Catherine looked at Yana in terror, struggling desperately.

Unfortunately, even at her peak, let alone now, consumed by lust and utterly powerless, she had no chance against this holy maiden of the Dark Elf race.

After a few tearing sounds, Catherine's outer clothes were ripped to shreds by Yana, revealing a purple silk undergarment to Duo Duo.

Duo Duo laughed and said, "You repressed woman..." Catherine couldn't move, only shaking her head violently, her eyes filled with fear as she watched Duo Duo slowly approach her: "No...no...hehe...Princess Catherine is afraid too?" Duo Duo walked up to Catherine with a cold smile and said, "If you're afraid, why do you always provoke me?"

Then, Duo Duo's expression changed, and through the thin undergarment, she grabbed Catherine's prominent nipples. She squeezed them hard and said coldly, "Since you came here to do these things, you should have been prepared to encounter me!"

To be honest, Catherine had been completely careless. She had encountered Duo Duo several times before, and he hadn't done anything to her, which had lessened her fear of him. This time, faced with enormous profits and powerful ambition, Catherine hadn't considered Duo Duo's feelings at all.

When Duoduo mysteriously appeared in her room and began to torture her with these devilish methods, Catherine realized how utterly wrong she had been—a mistake that was fatal. Duoduo

's hand, gripping Catherine's nipple, slowly tightened. The pain, normally unbearable, was less painful for Catherine and more like an electric shock—a tingling, numbing sensation. To be precise, her body was already somewhat numb from the heat of desire; only the most intense torment could give her greater pleasure. "

Princess Catherine, are you regretting it?" "Too bad it's too late." Duoduo pulled Catherine's nipple high and said. "

Mmm…no…devil…" Catherine's flushed face contorted, her words clearly incoherent.

Duoduo released the hardening nipple, kneading Catherine's ample breasts, and looking down, couldn't help but sneer: "Yana, look, has our Princess Catherine wet her pants?"

Yana followed Duo Duo's gaze and saw that a small patch of Catherine's purple undergarment was soaked. The prolonged burning desire had already left her dripping wet, and the thin, clinging undergarment made the stain extremely noticeable.

Yana laughed exaggeratedly, "Master, I never imagined the princess would have such a vice!"

Catherine was filled with shame, closing her eyes and shaking her head violently, two tears rolling down her cheeks.

Duo Duo chuckled coldly, "Want to settle this? If so, beg me, become my slave, and perhaps I'll consider letting you have a good time." As he spoke, Duo Duo slipped his hand inside Catherine's undergarments. That mysterious area was incredibly warm and wet; when he pulled his hand out, it was covered in a layer of glistening, sticky love fluid.

Catherine probably hadn't even heard what Duo Duo said; she was in a frenzied state, even contemplating suicide.

Dodo reached into Catherine's panties again, forcefully spreading her legs which she had instinctively clenched. After caressing her wet, mysterious area for a while, a finger suddenly slipped inside... "Mmm..." Catherine groaned, her eyes snapping open, her body trembling violently. In that instant, the mere insertion of that one finger brought her to her first orgasm.

For other women, the simple act of spreading their legs to welcome a man was all they needed to enjoy. For Catherine, it was a fantasy. Only Dodo could freely use her body; she herself had been deprived of that right.

Imagine a physiologically normal woman who had only experienced sex once, and that first time was like a sadomasochistic experience. For a long time afterward, she didn't even have the right to masturbate. Only Catherine herself knew the pain she endured. Dodo,

however, was unwilling to give her much satisfaction, even sparing her a few more thrusts. With

his finger inserted in Catherine's secret paradise, Dodo coldly surveyed her, a contemptuous smile on his face.

If the chastity ring's magic was used to torment Catherine's body, then that contemptuous smile was trampling on her spirit.

For the first time, Catherine realized her own weakness; she was not a god. No matter how great her power, when faced with this devil, those armors of power would be utterly torn apart. Like a lamb, she exposed her vulnerability to the devil. "

Want it? Beg me if you want it!" Duoduo said coldly.

Catherine squeezed her eyes shut. But her body betrayed her inner desires completely; her legs tightly gripped Duoduo's hand, twisting and turning, seemingly rubbing against Duoduo's fingers with her movements.

Duoduo clearly felt Catherine's body convulsing, twitching like a small mouth, opening and closing.

Dodo chuckled and winked at Yana, saying, "My slave girl, let's put on a show for Princess Catherine. Perhaps she'll learn something and we won't have to control her anymore. If she wants her subordinates to see her like this, then she can just run away."

Yana and Dodo shared an unspoken understanding. Hearing Dodo's words, Yana smiled seductively, released Catherine, and knelt beside Dodo, undressing him.

As Dodo's massive member sprang to life, a glint of desire flashed in Catherine's slit eyes, then she tightly closed them, afraid of losing control of her reason.

Yana gently licked Dodo's member, deliberately making saliva-like sounds, occasionally letting out a few moans.

Dodo's hands weren't idle either. The skillful rubbing against Catherine's lower body made her unable to calm down, her mind in turmoil, especially with the lewd sounds in her ears making her body unable to control itself.

After enduring so much torment of desire, Catherine was suddenly penetrated by the large thing. In that instant of extreme pleasure, her body also felt as if it were being torn apart, but fortunately, in the face of intense desire, this tearing pain was insignificant compared to the intense pleasure.

"Hehe, does it feel good? Have you been waiting a long time?" Duoduo said, thrusting forcefully.

Catherine's eyes were glazed over by Duoduo's vigorous thrusts, her reason completely lost in the intense pleasure. Her lips parted slightly, she breathed heavily, saliva dribbling from the corners of her mouth.

Her hands gripped Duoduo's arms tightly, her knuckles turning white, her fingers digging deeply into his muscles.

"Mmm...mmm..." A series of moans, like the most lewd notes, escaped Catherine's lips. Her furrowed brows gradually relaxed, a look of bliss spreading across her face.

Just then, Duoduo suddenly withdrew.

Catherine stared wide-eyed at Duoduo, her gaze filled with reluctance, watching helplessly as he grinned wickedly and plunged his lower body back into Yana's body.

Yana's cries grew even more exaggerated as she desperately responded to Duo Duo. Their bodies collided, the sounds of their bodies slapping together echoing in Catherine's heart, filling her with an overwhelming emptiness and pain.

The chastity ring began to rub against Yana's hand again, the pain tormenting Catherine even more intensely than before.

A hungry person might find it somewhat bearable if they stubbornly endured, but the feeling of having food removed immediately after a few bites was far more agonizing than the previous experience.

Catherine watched Duo Duo and Yana's intense entanglement before her eyes, savoring the fleeting bliss of paradise she had just experienced. Her lips trembled slightly; yes, she wanted it! Her body craved nourishment, but she was controlling herself, shame preventing her from opening her mouth.

(Chapter 572: Catherine's Double Agent)

Catherine's face grew increasingly grim, yet she dared not say anything, expressing her dissatisfaction with silence, yet daring not to maintain it for too long.

"Alright, now you can tell me about that bastard Os's deal with you! One last piece of advice: don't try anything funny with me, or you'll never have another chance to talk to me!" Dodo said in a deep voice.

Catherine hesitated for a moment, but had no choice but to accept her fate. She had no way out unless she broke free of the chastity ring's control, but she had no confidence that she could escape Dodo's notice before breaking free and thus avoid incurring this devil's murderous intent.

After much deliberation, amidst Dodo's impatient snort, Catherine gritted her teeth and told Dodo everything she had discussed with Duke Os.

The cunning Duke Os would never have imagined that his supposed ally had such a relationship with Dodo. One wrong step leads to another; he could only blame Dodo's incredibly good luck.

Dodo pondered for a while, then sneered: "That bastard Os really thinks a lot. He even wants to drag you into this mess. What else did she say besides this?"

Catherine pondered for a moment. Since she had already told Duo Duo everything, she might as well just tell him everything. This was a gamble, a high-stakes gamble for Catherine and herself. "

Os said everything was planned, and there were important figures from the Temple of Nature helping. That's why I wavered..." Catherine said. "

The Temple of Nature helping? Ha. Are you crazy? The Temple of Nature getting involved in secular power struggles?" Duo Duo sneered.

Catherine said, "Of course I had my suspicions, but he produced the temple's token, a token only the high priest possesses, and each high priest only has one. It's definitely not a fake." Duo

Duo suddenly felt a headache coming on. Could all of this have been orchestrated by Saint Mulan?

After thinking about it carefully, he didn't quite believe the idea. Saint Mulan didn't seem like a woman with such deep scheming. If it really was her, that would be terrifying. If it wasn't her, that would be even more terrifying. Even she was kept in the dark. My God, what kind of conspiracy was that? "

How about we do business together?" Duo Duo suddenly asked.

To be honest, at this point, Duoduo was completely in control. He was able to bring the business to the table, and even spoke to Catherine in a tone as if he were discussing something with her, which was enough to make Catherine feel flattered.

Duoduo said coldly, "You have no choice. The only way is to obey my orders. If you obey me, I will give you what you want. If you don't, you should imagine the consequences!" "

You… what do you want me to do?" Catherine wavered. Since things were already like this, the so-called choice Duoduo had given her was really just one path. Obviously, Catherine wouldn't be foolish enough to resist Duoduo. "

Pretend nothing happened, try to contact that bastard Os, act according to the plan he discussed with you, and then obey my orders at any time," Duoduo said. "

I… can I think about it?" Catherine said guiltily.

Duoduo stared at her. He said coldly, "You still need to think about it?"

"Then I have no choice…" Catherine muttered helplessly. "

You didn't have a choice to begin with. I asked you this to show my gentlemanly manners." "Hehe, instead of wanting to hear your opinion! Isn't this better? You can satisfy your ambitions and enjoy the happiness of a woman from time to time..." Duo Duo chuckled.

As he spoke, Duo Duo rolled over and pinned Catherine down, using both hands and mouth to skillfully tease her body.

Meanwhile, Yana gently rubbed her chastity ring, accompanying Duo Duo's teasing.

Under this dual effect, Catherine was soon panting, her body reacting rapidly, her swollen lower body once again flowing with love juice.

Duo Duo chuckled wickedly, parted Catherine's legs, and thrust himself into her. Catherine groaned, her hands instinctively tightening around Duo Duo's shoulders, her legs wrapping around his waist.

Their relationship was much better now than before. Facing such an unfathomable man as Duo Duo, Catherine trusted him far more than she trusted Duke Os. If Duo Duo truly wanted to fulfill his promise, Catherine believed that everything she wanted was within her grasp.

Of course, if Duoduo didn't keep his promise, she had no choice but to admit defeat in her bet with herself.

While Duoduo was ravaging Catherine in the border town... High Priest Potter of the Giant Tree Elf Empire branch of the Temple of Nature entered Giant Tree City with a group of priests. Duke Os followed behind High Priest Potter, wearing a bright green priest's robe, and no one noticed him.

In fact, no one dared to check a temple procession like High Priest Potter's.

Upon hearing of High Priest Potter's arrival, the Giant Tree Emperor prepared a grand welcoming ceremony in the palace, awaiting High Priest Potter.

Surprisingly, High Priest Potter did not enter the royal city but went straight to the inn where Saint Mulan was staying. "

Your Highness, High Priest Potter of the Giant Tree Empire branch greets Your Highness." High Priest Potter bowed and said.

Saint Mulan waved her hand and asked: "Didn't I already send you a message that you didn't need to come in person?"

High Priest Potter said, "I naturally keep Her Highness's orders in mind, but I have important matters to discuss with Her Highness in Giant Tree City."

Saintess Mulan asked in surprise, "What is it? What happened at the temple?"

High Priest Potter said, "Your Highness, there is a huge conspiracy in Giant Tree City!"

Saintess Mulan paused, then asked, "What huge conspiracy?" "

Duke Os has been framed, a noble family's machinations, and in this noble conspiracy, our followers have suffered the most," High Priest Potter said. He then told Saintess Mulan everything regarding the tax issues. Of course, during this process, he portrayed Duke Os as an innocent victim of envy, suffering a misfortune without cause, while also embellishing the story and greatly vilifying the Giant Tree Empire's royal family and others like Duo Duo.

Saintess Mulan raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly: "High Priest Potter, I've heard about these things, but what I've heard differs somewhat from what you've said. The affairs of the Great Elf race are not within our jurisdiction. Our duty, the Temple of Nature, is to bestow the blessings of the Nature Woman upon the world, allowing the light of the Nature Goddess to shine upon every believer."

High Priest Potter said: "Your Highness, however, this incident has harmed many of our believers. On my way here, Potter saw many believers suffering because of the high taxes."

Saintess Mulan said: "All we can do is remind them. I believe His Majesty the King will not ignore the suffering of his subjects. Moreover, I've heard that the Giant Tree Empire has begun to reduce taxes in response to this incident and is preparing to suspend taxes for two years!"

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