【Alibuda Chronicles】 Episodes 19-21 Author: Nongyu

【The Alibuda Era Festival】
Author: Nongyu (Luo Sen)
Publisher: Hetu Publishing House

◆ Chapter 1: Breaking the Promise and Changing the Faith. The Kiss of Dawn

A strand of long hair on Narcissus's forehead swayed gently with her steps. Her honey-colored skin and bright red lips, with their alluring charm, reminded me of Xie Lian, a vampire in the dark night, who also hid her fangs beneath her beautiful face, intoxicating people while delivering a deadly kiss.

A warm, jade-like hand silently rested on my forehead, gently stroking it.

"Admiral, if I kill myself here and blame it on those orcs, do you think your confidantes will find out it was me?"

I did have some fear of Narcissus, but hearing such blatant threats, I laughed instead. Now is the time when she needs me. Killing me before she even reaches Ishtar wouldn't be in her best interest; besides, while our team seems strong, if I, as the mastermind, die, the whole group will immediately fall apart. Narcissus wouldn't do something so foolish as to shoot herself in the foot.

"Hehe, you..."

I chuckled, then suddenly noticed a ring carved from bone on Narcissus's little finger, which was slightly raised on her right hand. My heart skipped a beat, and I knew something was wrong. If I wasn't mistaken, that special magic ring carved from bone was the very thing that all sorcerers trembled at the sight of.

"Admiral, you really know your stuff. This skull ring is the latest design from this season's Demon God's Oath. You recognized it at a glance. Your professional skills as a tracker are truly admirable."

Narcissus smiled brightly, but I was already having a headache because my guess was correct.

Ishtar is a land of black magic, where every wizard makes a living by harming others for personal gain. No one in Ishtar with status or position keeps their word, not even a three-year-old. This competitive and cunning society, where everyone benefits from the best, is naturally good for individuals, but disastrous for the group. Government orders are ineffective, and generals in the army lack integrity. Ishtar collapses before any enemy invasion.

To completely solve this problem, Ishtar's wizards make agreements on important matters, swearing an oath in the name of the demon god. While wizards usually treat oaths as worthless, oaths witnessed by the demon god in a proper ceremony are 100% effective. Anyone who dares to break their promise will incur the demon god's punishment, with extremely tragic consequences.

The ceremony of invoking the demon god's witness is exceptionally complicated. The simplest of the ceremonies recorded in ancient books has over 260 steps and takes two days and one night. However, after centuries of research and development, Ishtar has found a new technology that effectively solves the problem. By sealing the main contract incantation within a magical artifact, and with its help, the process can be simplified to just two or three steps. The two parties can exchange a few words, and the oath is complete.

This technology is a closely guarded secret of Ishtar and cannot be easily revealed. However, Narcissa, having been tricked by me and Mao Yan'an with the Jade Spirit Cat in Sara City, harbors a grudge and has come prepared this time, carrying the Contract Magic Ring. She is not afraid that I will renege on the agreement.

"Heh, it's really hard to bear. Admiral, you are naturally proud and have many powerful backers. I also need your help. Killing you is not an option, nor is crippling you. It seems there's really no way to threaten you."

Narcissa sighed softly, seemingly unable to do anything to me. But I know that's just an act. Since she has even revealed the Contract Magic Ring, she will not give up easily tonight unless she forces me to reveal the secret of the Dark Summoning Beast.

(Just kidding, you can eat whatever you want, make vows however you want, but you can't do this kind of thing recklessly. If I really make a demon god contract, even if the five strongest beings join forces, they can't save me

if I want to break it.) My mind raced, trying to devise a countermeasure, but now most of my body is immobile, and I can't use magic. I can only rely on the special connection between the host and the lustful beast to try to summon Yu Hong. Under normal circumstances, this would be an easy task, but now that I can't use magic, I have no confidence at all about whether I can succeed.

(Right, Famit's last words seem to mention that there are several ways to cheat a demon god's oath, one of which is through counter-spells...)

Famit Xiu Kamu was a learned scholar who had done a lot of research on how to nullify demon god's oaths. The final stage of forging the Hell Lustful God was the deception of the dark gods. Famit briefly described the relevant techniques in the Yellow Crystal Stone. One strategy was to use complex counter-spells to form multi-layered neutralization magic circles to destroy the structure of the demon god's oath.

This method, similar to altering a demon god's contract, is a top-tier skill, beyond my capabilities. However, there seem to be methods for beginners, but I can't recall them right now.

(Think! Think! How can I not remember at a time like this? Since it's lewd magic, it must be a very obscene method. How could I not remember… uh, I think I have a vague recollection.)

A hazy memory lingers, but it's not clear. I mumbled nonsense, trying to buy time.

"Hey, I'm not invincible either. You can threaten to kill this kid over there. A man as compassionate and kind as me might easily give in if threatened with a hostage."

Narcissus's amethyst eyes flashed with a cold smile. Although she didn't say anything, it was clear that she wouldn't fall for such a superficial scheme. In contrast, the boy opposite her looked like he was about to spit fire, probably surprised that I betrayed my savior so quickly... Sigh, I've done this kind of thing many times, don't be surprised.

"Admiral, you're so calm. But I believe there's no one in this world who is fearless. Once I find what you fear, I don't believe you won't give in. When you're crying and begging to surrender, I'll have to consider the price."

"Hey! Witch, leave a way out for others, so you can meet again in the future. If you want to return to Ishtar safely, you still need our help. Aren't you turning against me now?"

"Haha, you're so adorably naive. Do you really think I need you? Even if I do, it's only half the story. The other half... If I didn't say that, how would I lure you out of the Cihang Jingdian's territory? You have too many helpers there—Lady Yueying, the bald monk Xinchan—they'll all get in my way. Besides, the Farrell clan has a deep-seated hatred for my country. If I tear you to pieces and bring your head back, it'll be a great achievement, more useful than any protective charm. Now, do you still think I wouldn't dare touch you? Compared to the secret of the Dark Summoning Beast, I find bringing your head back seems more beneficial."

Finally revealing her true colors, Narcissus's mocking laugh sent a chill down my spine, like seeing a vampire again. Given her previous obsession and fixation on the Dark Summoning Beast, I didn't think she'd give up easily. But rational judgment is one thing; I wasn't willing to actually gamble with my life.

(Uh… I remember now, yes, it’s a spell similar to that of elves, disrupting the demon god’s contract through the sharing of life. But to perform this method, you need a woman… Where am I going to find a woman? Narcissus? Don’t be ridiculous!)

Although I had thought of that secret spell, I couldn’t implement it due to the current situation. Cold sweat dripped down my forehead, I was both anxious and angry.

“I, Ishtar, have a total of 2,786 kinds of tortures to deal with traitors and enemies. Although I haven’t studied them specifically, I’ve been exposed to them in my daily life and consider myself proficient in a few of them. I wonder… Admiral, have you ever seen a skinned human body? A skilled skinner can stop the bleeding quickly after skinning. The pink flesh without skin, the tendons and veins are clearly visible, more beautiful than the color of any jewel.”

Damn it, don’t talk about such a terrifying thing in that intoxicated tone like you’re about to have an orgasm. It’s chilling to hear, I almost peed my pants.

Worse still, I was certain this Ishtar witch wasn't joking. Her hand, resting on my head, suddenly emanated wisps of cold air, like a block of ice, making my jaw chatter. It wasn't just the chill on my forehead; I knew that some evil spells that peel away skin with bare hands had this as a warning sign.

Damn it all! Yu Hong still hadn't appeared, and I didn't know if anyone had heard my cries for help. I was about to be skinned alive, and I didn't even have a woman by my side.

Was...was the heavens trying to kill me? Wait a minute...it doesn't seem to require a woman. Famit's secret technique shouldn't be gender-restricted. I...maybe...could I delay this a little longer and think it over?

"I'm not a bad person. Before the pain comes, I'm happy to give people a little treat. Now I have a proposal. Admiral, you're usually quite the ladies' man, but I wonder if you're also attracted to men? You and this young man are rarely so close, so why don't I lend you a hand and let you two kiss to your heart's content? What do you say?"

Kiss a man? If it weren't for the fact that I had already kissed dozens of times while rolling down the mountain, I would vomit to death just hearing about it. I really hope the situation can give me a little more time to stall, but the top of my head is getting colder and colder. If I don't seize this opportunity, I might not even have a chance to cast my spell later... Damn it, life is precious, so even if it's disgusting, I can only grit my teeth and do it.

"Hahaha, that's a brilliant idea, absolutely brilliant! Narcissus, you're really underestimating me."

I laughed loudly, saying, "I've adapted to local customs and learned the essence of the Golden Flower Federation's culture. Now I get sexually aroused at the sight of a handsome boy. You think I brought this burden along to extract secrets? I want to sleep with him! Heh, don't believe me? I'll kiss him right now!"

After saying that, Narcissus's hand loosened for some reason. I didn't have time to think, and I seized the opportunity, lowering my head and kissing the boy whose name I still didn't know.

Unlike the brief kiss during the collision earlier, this time, as a normal man, I had the reaction a normal man should have. As I kissed the man's lips, I almost vomited violently.

To be honest, if I closed my eyes, I would think I was kissing a woman, because it's hard to imagine a man having such soft lips… No, even with my eyes open, it's the same. At this close range, those light bangs, delicate eyebrows, and soft skin make her look like a beautiful girl dressed as a man. Her bright, clear eyes are breathtaking. In that instant, the possibility of a woman dressed as a man came to mind.

The confusion in my thoughts lasted only a moment. I quickly regained my composure and did what I had to do. My body, bound by the Dark God's restrictions, cannot use magic, but a very few spells that are not driven by magic power are exceptions, including the one I'm using now, "Kiss of Dawn."

As the name suggests, the basic meaning of the Kiss of Dawn is to transfer life energy through the ritual of kissing. In a simpler form, it's monks giving life energy to heal the dying and seriously injured; in a more complex application, it's the ultimate secret technique of the elves, the sharing of life between two beings. This selfless and heroic spell goes against my selfish nature. It should only be used on me, never on me. But fate has played a cruel trick on me, and I've ended up using it myself.

The instructions in the yellow crystal record that within fifteen minutes of signing a contract with a demon god, one should use the Kiss of Dawn to transfer life energy into another person's body. This will interfere with the demon god's perception, making it unable to identify the person to whom the contract was made. The curse, having no target, will automatically disappear. The risk of using the Kiss of Life is the difficulty in controlling the released life energy. This kiss might only transfer three days' worth of life, or it might transfer thirty years.

"Ugh..."

Kissing isn't my forte; oral sex is. So when I was kissing, I noticed the other person's eyes change from anger to surprise, and then they seemed to lose consciousness, their eyes rolling back, their whole body stiff as a corpse. If it weren't for this special situation, if I saw someone exhibiting this phenomenon, I would definitely think it was some kind of latent spell triggering, causing the body's functions to instantly stop.

(Even if it's disgusting, does it have to be like this? I'm just as shocked as you are!)

I didn't have time to think about it then, because although our kiss wasn't passionate or intense, I did feel a palpitation like after vigorous exercise, as if my vital energy had been suddenly drained. This was the phenomenon of life energy loss.

Elves with an average lifespan of three hundred years can withstand such losses; monks who have cultivated for many years and maintained a pure yang body can precisely control the amount of energy output. I can't do either, so the technique I used was merely a pseudo-kisses of dawn. After the life energy was transferred, the other party couldn't absorb it directly, and there was a possibility of recovery within a month. I don't know what kind of mood Famit was in when he developed this super cheating technique, but now I sincerely thank him, even if I might lose three to five years of life force in this kiss.

(Famit, I love you... uh, who is that?)

Opening my eyes and looking ahead, I suddenly understood why Narcissa had let go. Despite having no magic, my cries for help still carried. Yu Hong flew over immediately, arriving just in time. Narcissus, noticing her arrival, quickly withdrew her hand, feigning innocence. But Yu Hong was stunned by what she saw.

"You...you kissed a man..."

Yu Hong was a strong person, but perhaps the death of the Heart Lamp Hermit hadn't fully healed her emotional wounds, making her extremely vulnerable to shock. Her eyes widened, and her long legs, barely touching the ground, gave way, and she fainted. My savior, who had finally arrived, had said goodbye before even saving me. Good

heavens, if I hadn't been so impulsive, if I had delayed a little longer, I wouldn't have had to kiss a man, risk my lifespan, or scare my savior into fainting. It was all because of this damned cheating technique.

(Family, I hate you!)

I almost fainted from anger, especially when Narcissus put her hand back on my head, making me feel like crying.

"Admiral, I'm so sorry, reinforcements have arrived, but she's passed out again. Your girl seems to be in poor health. Is it because you've been with her too much at night? Is her leg weak during the day?"

"Damn it, sooner or later even your legs will be weak... uh, no, I mean, this... this... let's talk this out calmly. We're all civilized people, don't be so handsy, I..." "

The time has come, Admiral. You have two choices: one is to immediately swear an oath to the Demon God and reveal the secrets of your erotic magic; the other is for me to personally perform the procedure and see if your pretty little sex slaves can recognize you after you've been skinned alive."

"Oh, it's just some secrets. I'm a very easy person. What do you want to know? I'll tell you now. No need for any oaths... Ugh, if you want an oath, we can discuss it. Take your hands off me, my scalp is tingling."

"Heh, it's not numbness, it's that you've started bleeding."

Narcissus was ruthless, striking first to establish her authority before I could even respond. Now I had no choice but to feign submission and spout nonsense about the essence of erotic magic, hoping Narcissus would learn it until her eyes blazed with lust and she became a super-lustful nymphomaniac.

"I'll talk, I'll talk, listen... Ouch, my head hurts so much!"

The reason for my headache wasn't just Narcissus's five claws gripping my forehead, but also because a small, white hand shot out and hooked around my neck, wrestling with Narcissus's deadly hand for my head. In the struggle, my head throbbed, and blood streamed down my forehead and nose, flowing across my entire face, turning my world a crimson red.

Amidst the pungent smell of blood, a pair of soft lips pressed against mine, kissing me firmly. In that bloody kiss, it felt as if something was forced into my mouth, flowing down my throat, and only then did I regain my senses.

In this position and at this distance, only one person could kiss me. As a strange taste fermented in my throat, I remembered the battle I had witnessed not long ago. Heaven knows what that kid was hiding in his mouth; he might have even put explosives in my stomach.

Hmm, perhaps it really was explosives, because I definitely felt a surge of heat, like a volcanic eruption, rushing from my lower abdomen, coursing through my limbs, and then bombarding my head…

“Roar～～～～～～～～～～”

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An eruption is a phenomenon of pent-up energy followed by a powerful burst. Because the energy causing the eruption is immense, it often causes destruction to the surrounding environment.

This kind of thing… any child who has studied basic physics understands, and the precious truth I gleaned from this is that this kind of thing is extremely harmful to the body.

During that "outburst," I lost consciousness completely and have no recollection of it. When I regained consciousness, all I saw was devastation. The small valley looked as if it had been violently trampled by over a hundred rutting elephants, with rocks collapsing and the ground caved in—a horrifying scene resembling a battlefield from the apocalypse. Ah Xue and Yu Ni, who arrived a step too late, were utterly shocked.

The allied forces of beasts on the cliff had held Ah Xue and Yu Ni back for quite some time, but if Ah Xue had set aside her restraint and attacked with all her might, they could have ended the battle much sooner and reached this place.

The situation here was truly terrible; not only was the surrounding environment a chaotic mess, but there wasn't a single person who could stand up.

Yu Hong lay on the ground, pinned down by a broken tree, unconscious; the ninja boy and I lay not far in front of Yu Hong, nearly crushed by a large rock, also unconscious. Narcissa was in slightly better condition, still able to stand, but her body was sunken into the stone wall, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, her hair disheveled, and she had already fainted.

"How...how could this have happened? Could it be the Beastmaster..."

Without my control, Yu Ni only maintained the most basic thinking ability, but she still came to this conclusion. Because there were no strong individuals among the beastmen, the only answer she could think of for causing such a scale of rampant destruction was that the Beastmaster himself had arrived, thus destroying this place so badly and severely injuring Narcissa as well.

However, if it really was the Beastmaster who had arrived and annihilated the enemy, given the extreme disparity in strength, the number of survivors here would be far too many, which was very unreasonable.

"Master!"

Ah Xue and Yu Ni were the first to notice my presence and rushed over. I had already regained consciousness, and my eyes looked at them, but I couldn't say a word.

Unable to speak, simply because I couldn't…

I don't know why, but my whole body felt like it had been petrified, completely immobile. I couldn't even open my lips, let alone move a finger. I could only stare blankly, pacing around like an ant on a hot plate.

(What's wrong with my body? Being paralyzed at a time like this is deadly!)

This isn't my territory. No backup, no support. Losing mobility in a place like this is tantamount to stepping into the gates of hell. I knew the gravity of the situation. My heart was filled with anxiety, but my face remained stiff, unable to show any emotion.

Yu Ni woke Yu Hong, but the information they received was even more chaotic. Yu Hong didn't know the enemy's identity, nor why the place was in such disarray. The only information she could provide was a single sentence.

"When I arrived, I only saw the two of them kissing... He, they... They're perverts."

Well done, bringing up the very thing she shouldn't have. This is the epitome of "more trouble than good." Yu Hong's words not only failed to dispel their doubts, but also made A Xue and Yu Ni gasp in shock. Because the handsome ninja boy was currently lying unconscious between my legs... Yes, in the worst possible position, his entire face pressed against my non-erect, stiff area, occasionally twitching, making it look quite convincing.

As a result, the focus shifted. The three chattering women forgot about the orc attack and began discussing why I was lying with this little boy, engaging in such intimate actions, completely oblivious to the abnormality in my body.

"...Master is usually very lecherous. He's so lecherous that he doesn't even have time for women, how could he have time for men?"

"Yeah, I also think there's something fishy about this. There must be some misunderstanding!"

Yu Ni, well done. You made the right judgment. I'm leaving you with at least some intelligence. It really made sense.

"No, you don't know this. Ishtar and the Golden Flower Federation are, in some ways, places of male demonic influence. Many men, after arriving in the Golden Flower Federation, are influenced by the foreign culture, discover their true selves, and become bisexual, or even... homosexual."

"Yes, Ah Hong is right. I always saw him and Uncle Mao inseparable, all lovey-dovey, and I felt that something was going to happen between them. Now that I think about it, the reason Uncle Mao separated from us was probably because he didn't want him to get too deeply involved, so he tearfully cut ties with him and said goodbye. I never thought he would... Sigh! It's true that lust is the root of all evil!"

Yu Ni, damn it, you turn to whichever side I'm talking to, and you turn to that side. If I could move right now, I would grab your head and feed you shit.

"Shouldn't we turn back immediately? Otherwise, Master is already gay now. If we go to Ishtar and get influenced by the ladyboy culture there, won't he become a ladyboy who only engages in homosexuality? That kind of Master... how scary!"

Ah Xue... thanks to you, you big-breasted fox, I now know what it feels like to want to cry but have

no tears. If I could move now, I would definitely eat a lot of poop and choke to death. (But why can't I move? Is it a side effect of some magic? Or the effect of some drug? Is it related to what that brat fed me?)

To solve the problem I'm facing, I need to figure out the source of the problem first. I thought of many possibilities, but I couldn't figure it out. The chaotic situation was finally brought under control after Narcissus woke up.

"Ugh, you guys..."

Narcissus, who had just woken up, vomited a mouthful of blood. She was surprised to see Ah Xue and Neon, as if she was afraid that they would turn on her. But when she saw my condition, the wariness in her eyes relaxed and turned into a mocking and teasing look.

Narcissa's intelligence and insight far surpass those of Xue and Neon, and her quick wit is incomparable to that of Xue, a mere country bumpkin. As a master of magic, Narcissa immediately saw that something was wrong with me, and since I couldn't speak, she could say whatever she wanted.

"It was really dangerous just now! The Southern Barbarian orcs suddenly attacked, and several masked men in black were incredibly skilled. We almost couldn't hold them off. Fortunately, Admiral Farrell fought bravely and single-handedly against more than thirty of them..."

Ha, no matter how cunning Narcissa is, she never expected her lie to slip up like this. If I were to have such a heroic performance on the battlefield, not only would the sun rise in the west, but blood would probably pour down. With each additional absurd lie you tell, the expressions on the three of them would only grow more unpleasant.

"...I was also wondering why the Admiral had become so fierce. Then I realized he seemed to have taken too much potent aphrodisiac, preparing to ravage this little brother. But the orcs arrived just in time. Startled, he used his explosive power on them, driving them back... I was accidentally caught in the crossfire, taking two punches and three kicks, and ended up embedded in the rock wall."

This lie was passable. Although I didn't want to admit it, those three sluts probably believed it seventy percent of the time after hearing this lie that fit my style, and wouldn't question it. Besides, there was some truth in the lie. From Narcissa's voice, I realized that what she said about being dented in the rock wall by me was probably true. In other words, during the time I was unconscious, I unleashed my power, wreaking havoc all over the place, and even dented Narcissa in the rock wall.

(This medicine is incredibly effective; I'll have to study it sometime… Sigh, I should prioritize my own safety. I can't move or speak, and if I go back to my previous state, my situation will be very dangerous!)

After a brief moment of thought, Narcissus finished her explanation, stating that my current state was due to some kind of evil magic cast by the beastmen, extremely difficult to cure, requiring special herbs and tools. These were definitely not available in this small place. The only way was to enter Ishtar as soon as possible to obtain the special herbs and tools to break the curse.

"Then… what are we waiting for? Let's set off now!"

Ah Xue was indeed very loyal and devoted to me, her master. After hearing this, she immediately wanted to set off. However, besides being loyal and devoted, if she also had a brain, I would be very gratified. At least she wouldn't have to lie on the ground with her mouth agape like a zombie, lamenting that she had taken another step towards hell…
◆ Chapter Two: Hands and Feet, Missing Head and Brain

As the head of this Tracker team, I was responsible for the overall thinking. Based on my previous assessment, I didn't believe Narcissus's intelligence could be fully trusted, so I deliberately slowed down our journey, secretly gathering the latest information on Ishtar, hoping to enter Ishtar with thorough preparation.

Narcissus naturally knew I was deliberately delaying, but she knew too well that arguing with me about this would be pointless, so she simply pretended not to know and didn't say a word.

In my opinion, there were still many suspicious points about Ishtar during the civil war. I didn't have enough information on either side of this civil war, so it wasn't appropriate to rush in headfirst. After all, Ishtar wasn't my country, and I didn't care how many people died from the protracted civil war; the suffering wasn't happening to my country.

However, as the "hands and feet" of a small team, Xue and the others didn't need to know these things, so I never explained them to them. As a result, now that my "brain" was paralyzed, Xue and the other two were left at Narcissus's mercy.

Ah Xue was frantic, but lacked judgment; Yu Ni's instinct was to prioritize protecting her "master's" safety; Yu Hong, though feeling uneasy, was bound by sisterly bond and followed her sister wherever she went, unable to voice any objections.

Originally, this Tracker team's structure included a so-called "secondary brain." When the "brain" malfunctioned, the secondary brain could temporarily take over command, preventing chaos within the group. This was the role played by the delinquent middle-aged man. If he were still alive, this situation wouldn't have occurred. But his sudden departure left me no time to address this potential weakness in the organization before the fatal problem exploded.

It seems I should quickly rectify this fatal flaw after recovering and train a "hand or foot" to become the "secondary brain." However, seeing Ah Xue and Yu Hong's predicament after my collapse, I couldn't help but wonder if appointing Violet as the secondary brain might have yielded better results than the three of them.

Regardless, although Xue and Nihong hadn't handed over command to Narcissa, they were advancing towards Ishtar at full speed, just as she had hoped. Despite the immense risks, I was at least thankful that they hadn't entrusted my security to Narcissa.

I was immobile and speechless; if the enemy got close, I would surely die. Xue and the others had been considering who should protect me, but when Narcissa, feigning kindness, tried to approach me to sabotage me, a cold glint stopped her.

Silent and still, the small ninja boy stood before Narcissa, dagger in hand. One was a high-ranking official in Ishtar, the other a low-ranking ninja of the Black Dragon Society—their status and strength were worlds apart, yet the boy's eyes shone with unwavering determination, making everyone believe he would risk his life to stop Narcissa.

It was this surprisingly assertive attitude that made Yuhong suspicious, leading her to make a startling decision.

"Ninjas are best at stealth and assassination, but conversely, they are also the best at close-quarters protection. Entrusting John's protection to this young man is probably the best choice."

It may seem risky, but the decision is reasonable. If I were in their shoes, I would have made the same arrangement. Yu Hong made a good move.

"...But this young man comes from the Black Dragon Society. Can we trust him with Master's safety?"

"I believe it's fine, because..."

Yu Ni nodded and said, "Look, we've been traveling with this young man for several days, and he still treats us as enemies. But after being kissed by John once, he immediately surrendered and even wanted to protect him. This proves... he's a strong homosexual, and now he's even more madly in love with John. He would never turn around and hurt John."

"Sister, your man has other people who like him, you... you can accept that?"

"Ah Hong, love is a very mysterious thing, it has no logic. We can't stop anyone from liking someone else, and I like my man to be charming, so I welcome more competitors."

When I heard this, I really regretted that the command I entered was too simple. In order to be able to flirt openly, I instilled such a command in Yu Ni. However, I didn't expect that she would be so insightful and apply the command to men.

Things had progressed to this point, and everything was essentially set in stone. When Ah Xue and Neon took the boy as a companion and asked him his name, this ninja boy, whose tongue had been cut out, squatted down and wrote his name with his hand.

Future…

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Future. This was a very peculiar ninja name. At least, when I was making a living in the East Sea, chatting with the cooks in the canteen, I had never heard a ninja with such a name.

Completely against my will, I was forced to be with this little ninja, with him serving as my bodyguard, spending every day with him. The Farrell clan was a notoriously lecherous bunch on the Loess Plateau. Their ancestors' bodyguards were either gentle and charming confidantes or alluring and seductive female slaves. If they saw their descendants with men, they would surely die with their eyes wide open, vomiting blood from their graves.

However, regardless of gender, profession is profession. From a technical standpoint, ninjas are the kings of close combat. Their unpredictable and ever-changing ninjutsu techniques are unfathomable and impossible to defend against, especially when serving as bodyguards—they are the most reliable presence.

While we were traveling, I lay immobile on a stretcher, carried by horses. Yu Ni flew in the sky, A Xue and Yu Hong flanked me, Narcissus was in front, and Wei Lai followed behind, responsible for guarding the rear.

When the orcs attacked, everyone immediately went into battle mode, but Wei Lai vanished instantly.

In the orcs' eyes, I, lying motionless on the stretcher with only a dragon-leopard guarding me, was undoubtedly the team's biggest weakness. But as they approached, a cold, sharp light mysteriously pierced the air, instantly taking their lives.

Ninjutsu, a culmination of water magic, is unknown to the orcs of the Southern Barbarian lands, separated from the East Sea by thousands of miles. They are utterly unaware of the many wondrous techniques within ninjutsu, unable to comprehend how a cross-shaped kunai could suddenly shoot from a seemingly ordinary shadow; how an attack could strike an enemy only to have them instantly transform into a tree trunk, a cold blade emerging from the ground beneath their feet, abruptly claiming their life.

Many orcs, though they reached my side, met their untimely and tragic ends in this inexplicable manner. I lay on the stretcher, watching Future leap elusively from side to side, his movements as nimble as a diligent hummingbird, yet each leap was accompanied by a flash of cold light, followed by the demise of a life.

In the darkness, under the cover of night, Future was more than a fish in water; he blackened his weapon, wielding it with neither reflection nor sound, like a silent night wind sweeping by, leaving no trace of life in its wake. That kind of efficient killing technique, with not a single superfluous movement, is practically a refined art.

After six or seven battles, the number of orcs killed by Future might even exceed the total number of enemies killed by Xue and Ni Hong combined. The results are so good that I'm seriously considering recruiting a ninja as a regular member of the team in the future. However, it will definitely be a female ninja; I will never recruit a man as a regular member.

"...I really didn't expect Future to be so helpful. With him, we have absolutely no worries."

Yu Ni, whose emotional state is as blank as a puppet, has the least resentment towards the Black Dragon Society and greatly praises Future's excellence, but at the same time, she is puzzled by the frequent attacks by the orcs.

I am now certain that the orcs' target is Narcissa, but when Xue and the others asked Narcissa why she was attacked, even she herself was completely clueless. It wasn't feigned ignorance; I genuinely couldn't figure it out. After all… people like Narcissus and me had committed too many sins and had too many enemies. Walking down the street, any random passerby might harbor deep hatred for us. Who knew which enemy wanted to kill us for what reason?

However, despite this situation, two things concerned me greatly. That day, the conversation between Chiris and the orcs revealed two unusual pieces of information.

First, the orcs mentioned the name "Advisor Yalanja." Unfortunately, I recognized the name. If I remembered correctly, Yalanja was one of the leaders of the Serpent Clan, the sister of High Priest Natasha, who was rescued and sent away during the final battle against the Feather Clan.

After that decisive battle, I never heard that name again, but I could still imagine that with the Serpent Clan's power completely collapsed, the major beast clans, led by the Bear, Tiger, and Leopard clans, would absolutely not let go of the Serpent Clan's key figures. They would inevitably carry out a thorough extermination campaign. Yalanja was the second-in-command of the Serpent Clan; even if the major beast clans didn't want her life, they would want her person, capture her, torture her day and night, and force her to reveal the various secret techniques and treasures the Serpent Clan possessed during its heyday.

However, the beastmen now called Yalanja their strategist. In other words, this operation to ambush Narcissas was not only devised and planned by Yalanja, but Yalanja had also re-established her position of power among the major beast clans. No matter how you look at it, this is very illogical. The beastmen hate the Serpent Clan to the bone and are also deeply wary of them. They would never allow the Serpent Clan to have a chance to rise again. What extraordinary means did Yalanja use to regain power among the beast clans?

Secondly, if Yalanja's rise to power was strange, the White Orchid Bear's loss of power was even stranger. I trust my judgment in this matter. Bai Lanxiong is a man of great talent and ambition, a unique king among the beastmen. There are no rivals in the entire Southern Barbarian lands who can compete with him. Barring unforeseen circumstances, he will become the leader of all the beastmen within ten years, leading them to an unprecedented golden age.

However, judging from Qilis's words, Bai Lanxiong is either dead or has lost power, and the matter is related to me. That's why the beastmen see me like their father's killer, vying to kill me for revenge.

From these two points, it seems that a tremendous change has occurred in the Southern Barbarian lands during this time I was unaware of. If I could move now, I would immediately try to find a town and use the power of the Trackers' Guild to gather intelligence about the Southern Barbarians. Unfortunately, I'm currently immobilized, and Ah Xue and the others are so focused on getting me to Ishtar for rescue that they haven't thought about dealing with the intelligence issue at all. It's truly frustrating.

(This is truly shooting myself in the foot. An organization without a deputy leader is indeed very dangerous… Sigh, if only that scoundrel were here at a time like this.)

Encountering difficulties and not trying to solve them myself, only reminiscing about the good others have done for me—this is a sign of decadence. If Mao Yan'an were really here, that scoundrel, who always thrives on chaos, might even turn the tables and team up with Narcissus to kill me.

(But what's wrong with my body? I still can't move. What kind of drug made me like this?)

Paralyzed ever since, I've thought about this question whenever I have time. I'm not stupid enough to believe that orc curse causing paralysis. The only reason I can't move is the pill that Wei gave me that day.

That pill was used to stimulate the body's potential, and its effects were astonishing. Although I lost consciousness, in retrospect, I not only broke free of the strong adhesive but also went berserk, driving Narcissus into the rock wall. This was a terrifying achievement; even when I was conscious, I couldn't imagine I could accomplish such a feat, let alone while unconscious.

The drug's potency must have had a strong backlash on my body, so it's understandable that my physical functions malfunctioned after the outburst, rendering me immobile. But how can I save myself? Since becoming paralyzed, I've tried many methods, but my condition hasn't improved. My limbs are becoming increasingly stiff and heavy, like lead weights, and even breathing is becoming increasingly difficult. Clearly, my condition is worsening. If this thing eventually kills someone, my current situation could be fatal.

(The one who tied the knot must untie it; you can only ask whoever tied the knot…)

Speaking of protection, I've actually been saved by Future many times, and I should feel grateful to him for saving my life. But even knowing this, I still hope he's as far away from me as possible.

To find the answer, I had to ask Future for help, but I couldn't speak, only move my eyes, constantly signaling to him with my gaze. Legend has it that top-tier ninjas can read minds. I don't know if Future has this ability, but several times when our eyes met, he quickly looked away, as if he dared not look me in the eye, which made me feel a little strange.

However, this effort to find the answer caused an unexpected incident. Future didn't respond to my gaze, but others noticed my gaze and made very unfavorable assumptions.

"…Master…Master…"

With a "clang," the porcelain bowl that Ayumi was holding shattered on the ground, her large breasts heaving violently with her gasps, staring dumbfounded at me lying on the ground, and Future beside me.

"You...you two are exchanging glances? Master, do you really love men more than women? I didn't want to believe it at first...you...you..."

Her voice trembled, the scene before her eyes seemed to have greatly shocked Ah Xue. She smashed the porcelain bowl, covered her face, and ran away.

Sigh, why believe something you didn't want to believe before? What you see with your eyes isn't necessarily true.

Yu Ni and Yu Hong appeared just in time and stopped Ah Xue, trying to offer some absurd words of comfort.

"Ah Xue, take it easy. John likes men now, but that doesn't mean he doesn't like women. He's such a lecherous person, he'll definitely sleep with both men and women. You and I still have a great chance."

Yu Ni...although you've been brainwashed, sometimes I really admire you.

"Sister, Xue, I've actually found this very strange for a while now. I heard that when Mr. Yuantang disguised himself as Mother, the God of War, he was chasing after...chasing after her, saying he wanted to mess with her buttocks. Think about it, how could a father have such wicked thoughts about his son's buttocks? They're both perverts!"

If we're both perverts, then Yu Hong, you and your sister are both brainless idiots. Our father is indeed perverted, but not in this way. Back then, he conspired with Bai Qi, feigning madness. If he hadn't used those absurd and bizarre words and actions to confuse my judgment, how could he have fooled me? And you took his lies and ravings seriously? Are you thinking with your buttocks?

"But... Neon, look at Future, he's actually very handsome, with fair, pointed skin, delicate eyebrows, and red, tender lips... If he grew his hair long, even girls might not be as beautiful as him. No wonder Master is interested in him."

"Then what should we do? Bless them?"

"No, sister, I think you should..."

Several women's voices came over, and I felt a bit emotional listening to them. Although Xue's thoughts were simple and Yu Hong's thinking was a bit stubborn, they weren't shallow fools. Otherwise, how could they have survived until now? However, when faced with this situation, they talked endlessly like gossipy old women. Is it because I've been too successful in educating them, turning the women around me into idiots?

If this situation doesn't change, one day, I'll really be driven to the point of vomiting blood by these three women...

"Ah!"

Xue's delicate exclamation interrupted the boring gossip discussion. While I was relieved, I suddenly felt that her voice was a bit strange, as if she had been frightened by something.

Struggling to open my eyes, I saw Ah Xue standing in front of me, her eyes filled with terror and worry, staring intently at me. I was completely baffled. Even if I really was a lesbian, there was no need to be this scared, was there?

"...Blood...blood..."

Huh? What blood?

"Master is bleeding...no, Master is vomiting blood!"

At Ah Xue's cry, Yu Ni and Yu Hong rushed over, and what I saw reflected in their eyes was shocking: several streams of blood were flowing from my mouth. Although the flow was slow, it showed no signs of stopping. This discovery immediately filled me with panic.

The sign of blood spilling from the mouth was ruptured internal organs. I couldn't move, my limbs were stiff, and even my sense of touch was intermittent. Clearly, my physical condition was deteriorating, causing my internal organs to be unable to withstand the pressure and suffer injuries.

This is no joke. If the internal organs are ruptured, it's only a matter of time before death; immediate emergency treatment is necessary. But the people around me right now… sigh, let's prepare for the worst.

"What's wrong? Has Admiral Farrell been injured?"

Narcissa rushed over upon hearing the commotion. Seeing my embarrassed state, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes, but it quickly turned into worry. This worry wasn't feigned. Given the current situation, she desperately needed our team's escort. If I really died here, Xue and Neon would immediately abandon her, and she would have to face the relentless attacks of the orcs alone. Even if she managed to escape unscathed, she would definitely be severely weakened, leaving her with no chance to compete with her political enemies in Ishtar, resulting in a near-death experience.

For this reason alone, Narcissa would absolutely not let me die, not to mention that she hadn't yet obtained the secret of the Dark Summoning Beast, and I was of great use to her. She would spare my wretched life at all costs.

However, despite this, Narcissus is a dark mage, not a doctor. She's involved in finding assassins, so relying on her to save someone is highly unlikely. Dark magic is about self-interest at the expense of others; where would she find healing methods? Faced with this situation, I believe Narcissus is also helpless.

"Unless I reach Ishtar, I don't know how to heal. If… if there were a light magic user here, perhaps they could do something."

Although there's no specific medicine, high-level purification magic of the light school is quite effective for both dispelling curses and detoxifying. Even if it can't completely eliminate the toxins, it can suppress their effects and alleviate symptoms.

But while Neon comes from the Cihang Jingdian, she's not a light magic user; Narcissus and Ayumi are dark magic users, so what purification or healing spells would they know?

"Then… what about Master… what will happen to him?"

Sensing Narcissus's helplessness, Ayumi was extremely anxious. Narcissus saw her expression and seemed to want to say something, but didn't. I noticed Narcissus's hesitant expression and immediately understood what she was thinking.

Among the six major magic systems, although their elemental properties are distinct and each has its own strengths, when each system reaches its peak, they converge to achieve the same thing. Healing and purification are the specialties of the Light magic system, but Earth and Fire magic are not incapable of doing so. Earth magic's beast magic can infuse damaged flesh with the surging vitality of the earth, activating cells and rapidly healing wounds; the boundless glazed flames of Fire magic are even more effective at purifying evil than Light magic.

Similarly, Dark magic isn't incapable of healing, but because of its opposing properties, using it for healing comes at a terrible price. For example, sacrificing 999 people as a ritual, plus half of the caster's organs, to extend one person's life by ten years—I've only heard of such spells, never seen anyone actually use them, because it's simply not worth it.

Narcissus's plan was probably to have Xue use this kind of magic to heal my injuries. But if that were the case, even if Xue didn't die, she would be crippled, greatly harming Narcissus's current interests. She would never agree to that. Luckily, I know Xue's impulsive personality too well and never let her learn about such things. Otherwise, even if Narcissus hadn't said anything, Xue would have done it without hesitation, and I really wouldn't know what to do.

However, in this situation, among the people present, some were incompetent, and others lacked the will to help. Blood was still flowing from my mouth. If this continued, wouldn't I be finished? I

felt nothing in my body, but I was so anxious I felt like I was about to urinate. Just as I was getting agitated, a warm, glistening drop of water suddenly fell onto my cheek, miraculously restoring sensation to my face briefly.

What kind of water droplet was so effective? Curious, I looked up and saw Ah Xue with her head bowed, her eyes red, tears streaming down her delicate skin, dripping onto my forehead and face. Her pure and lovely face now looked utterly heartbreaking, causing me great pain.

"...Master... Waaah...Master..."

The beautiful little fox girl cried sadly. Her delicate and pretty face, bathed in tears, was as fresh and innocent as a child's, her large, watery eyes brimming with tears, each drop making my heart ache.

Ah Xue, don't be like this, you're making your master very sad. You should know that even if I were to lose my life, I wouldn't let you go... Huh? What am I thinking? What could be more important than my own life? I should be clapping with joy at trading Ah Xue's life for mine, what's there to be reluctant about? I must be out of my mind. A strange

rustling

sound caught our attention. Turning our heads, we were startled to see Wei Lai holding a twig and rapidly writing on the ground. Although we didn't know what he was writing, Yu Ni and Yu Hong's expressions changed from bewilderment to astonishment, indicating that what Wei Lai was writing was something significant.

The one who tied the knot must untie it; before things deteriorated beyond repair, the one who tied the knot finally took action.

Future's expression was grim, as if he were extremely unwilling and resentful. This probably explained why he waited until the very last moment before breaking his silence to reveal the method of treatment. If he had a choice, this ill-intentioned brat would definitely want to see me die like that.

Thinking about it, many of Future's actions were really strange. Having gained his freedom, he could have run away long ago, but he stayed behind and fought to protect me from the beastmen's fierce attacks. Yet, even though he clearly knew how to cure the drug's side effects, he hesitated to speak up. One moment he was helping me, the next he was harming me. I really couldn't understand what he was thinking.

"Ah, Ah Hong, is what Wei Lai wrote true?"

"Sister Ah Xue, I'm not quite sure either, but Wei Lai said this symptom is very similar to the aftereffects of some of the Black Dragon Society's banned drugs, so maybe the same method can be used to cure it..."

Hearing Ah Xue and Yu Hong's discussion, I was overjoyed, but when Yu Hong took out a dagger from her bosom, I realized things were bad, but I couldn't say anything and could only watch helplessly as the dagger slashed down at my arm.

"Clang!"

A crisp sound rang out. If I had only thought things were bad before, then now it was undoubtedly the end of the world, because the dagger couldn't penetrate my arm, as if it were stuck in a hard rock. In other words, this body might be in a state of extreme stiffness, undergoing a petrification-like phenomenon. As the petrification effect slowly seeped into my internal organs, I could die at any moment.

"As expected, the bloodletting detoxification method is ineffective..."

Yu Hong angrily threw away the dagger, her face unable to hide her anger, but I was even angrier. Knowing it wouldn't work, she still slashed at me with the knife. What was she doing? Was she just playing around? Besides, it was just petrified limbs, what's so difficult about that? Use a sharper knife! Even if she didn't dare use the cursed Dragon Slayer Blade on me, at least I have Hyakkimaru in my sleeve. Cutting stone is like cutting tofu; using that to cut flesh and bleed would definitely be no problem.

"Mirai also said that the bloodletting method is too late; we need to use other methods."

Ayumi said softly, her eyes, which had just been crying, flashed with a resolute look, as if she had made some kind of decision. Her gentle expression was suddenly filled with a resolute beauty. I was greatly surprised, wondering if she was planning to use some kind of black magic sacrifice incantation. I began to worry, but then I heard a slight rustling sound of cloth coming from below. I looked down and saw that Yu Ni was already kneeling under me, skillfully unbuckling my belt.

Could it be...? The Black Dragon Society's first aid method is...?

◆ Chapter 3: Detoxification and Elimination of Ejaculation. Folk Remedies:

When poisoned, cutting open the veins to release blood and allow the poison to flow out is a very common treatment method, neither particularly sophisticated nor original. If I had known about this method earlier, I would have known at least twenty-three different bloodletting techniques, and wouldn't be at a loss.

However, when all the muscles are stiff, ordinary swords and knives cannot penetrate, and bloodletting encounters a technical problem. Although I have a way to solve this problem, I am unable to speak and cannot tell Ah Xue and the others my idea. Unexpectedly, they actually found a solution themselves... well... most likely not through their own wisdom, but because that kid wrote it on the ground and showed them the method.

Originally, I didn't know what their solution was, but when Yu Ni lay on top of me and skillfully unbuckled my belt, I suddenly realized in a shock.

(...That's right, detoxification doesn't necessarily involve bloodletting; releasing bodily fluids counts too...The Black Dragon Society's forbidden drugs are really bizarre; this is the first time I've heard of anyone doing this.)

Regarding what was about to happen, Narcissus excused herself to protect us from a sudden orc attack and left first; Yu Hong, worried that Narcissus might take advantage of the situation, also left, leaving only Xue and Yu Ni. As for Wei Lai, she had disappeared without a trace; perhaps she left, or perhaps she was hiding somewhere, secretly protecting and spying.

"Master, don't worry, Xue will definitely save you."

With a vow of determination, Xue came to me, wrapped her arms around my neck, opened her sexy lips, and shyly extended her fragrant tongue. A wave of the unique fragrance of a young girl filled my nostrils, spreading throughout my body and stimulating every nerve.

Xue's smooth, tender tongue licked my dry lips, then slid into my mouth like an eel, unexpectedly meeting my tongue there. While teasing my tongue with her own, Ah Xue transferred her sweet saliva into my mouth, alternating between deep and light kisses, creating thin strands of saliva between us…

“…If Ah Xue could also heal spells, she could heal you, Master, right now…”

Her voice held an undisguised regret. Not being able to practice light magic had always been a major worry for Ah Xue. But at this moment, she kept gently stroking my hair, grasping my large hand, first embracing her slender waist, then sliding down to her round, plump buttocks, kneading and caressing her plump bottom through her long skirt. In my

frozen state, I couldn't feel anything. Even the gentle caresses of her soft skin and the patting and kneading of her plump buttocks couldn't bring me any pleasure. Even so, I could see Ah Xue's face flushed and hot, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid, her soft hand gripping my hair instead of my palm.

If I were free to move, I could use all sorts of methods to arouse Ah Xue's desire, but now I can only regret it in my heart. Fortunately, I have a beautiful flesh puppet who is very understanding of her master. Yu Ni noticed the subtle change in my breathing, grabbed my hand, lifted the hem of Ah Xue's long skirt, and put her hand inside, pressing it on her plump buttocks. Because her panties were tight and small, my hand was blocked outside, and I could only gently pat those two mounds of flesh, while Ah Xue gently swayed her buttocks in rhythm.

(That's great. Without saying a word, she understands my preferences and needs. This little meat doll wasn't raised in vain; the brainwashing was quite successful.)

Yu Ni and A Xue's coordination was even better than I expected. When A Xue unbuttoned my shirt and kissed my chest with her pure, red lips, the visual impact made my breathing heavy. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Yu Ni pull down my pants, her small hand gently grasping my penis, slowly stroking it up and down. The entire engorged penis, bare and bulging with veins, fell into the two fingers of her left hand—her thumb and ring finger. Her

two fingertips massaged in circles from the urethral opening to the coronal sulcus, to the base of the penis, to the shaft and scrotum, sometimes quickly, sometimes like playing Tai Chi, dragging and turning. When Yu Ni's fragrant tongue finally licked the urethra, I was almost amused to the point of crying out.

The paralyzed state, devoid of tactile sensation, should have been a troublesome situation, but unexpectedly, it produced an advantage: the penis didn't need to be erect; it was already as hard as a rock. In a way, this was truly the state every man dreamed of.

Yu Ni held the rock-hard penis in both hands, her soft tongue constantly stimulating the glans. Adding to this, there was Ah Xue beside her, twisting her hips and swaying her buttocks, softly moaning. The sensual scene of the two beauties vying for attention gradually summoned a miracle, and my numb limbs slowly regained some feeling.

Unaware of the strangeness in my body, Yu Ni focused on sucking the penis, moving it up and down, and circling the glans with her tongue. Yu Ni's small mouth was hot and soft, and due to long-term special training, her technique was excellent. Her smooth, fragrant tongue circled around the glans, yet her teeth never touched it. There was no discomfort or pain. After a moment, waves of pleasure, which had been faint, suddenly became intense and violent, rushing straight to my brain. Although I still couldn't move or speak, I could clearly feel the pleasurable sensation at the tip of the glans.

These subtle changes should have been difficult to notice, but Ah Xue, who was facing me, accurately grasped the change in my eyes and noticed the abnormality.

"...Master, do you feel anything? If you do, move your eyes to the left; if not, move them to the right... Uh! Why are your eyes moving around?"

I didn't want my eyes to wander, but the moment Ah Xue leaned closer, her full, snow-white breasts were completely exposed to me. The white cotton bra inside, though large-sized, couldn't hide those two mounds of smooth, white flesh; it only created a deep cleavage between her breasts.

"Master, are you uncomfortable? With your eyes darting around like that, we don't know what to do!"

Unaware of the impact her breasts were causing, Ah Xue swayed in front of me. Her already small bra couldn't hold on any longer and burst open at that moment, her large, white, round breasts popping out with a "hiss," swaying left and right in front of me. Her

large breasts were white and delicate, like two large white porcelain bowls turned upside down. At the top were two large pink areolas, as red as two fresh cherries just picked from a tree, a unique pink color of a young girl. The areolas were a delicate, tender red, and below were her snow-white abdomen and slender waist, with a small, pretty navel.

Although I had seen and fondled her breasts many times, Ah Xue's beautiful breasts, like the captivating beauty of cherry blossoms, always intoxicated me, making it hard to wake up. Ah Xue, following my gaze, finally noticed this as well. After a blush of embarrassment, her eyes lit up with joy. She cupped her round, snowy breasts and, as she always did, brought them to my lips.

Her large, round breasts, like melons, almost instantly filled my mouth. Perhaps because I had been fighting with dark magic these past few days, the moment they touched my lips, sweet and warm milk overflowed, sliding down my throat and into my stomach. The fragrance lingered on my teeth and cheeks, bringing a touch of warmth to my stiff body.

"

Ah

...

Noticing my gaze, Yu Ni seemed about to rush to do something, but Yu Hong stopped her, quickly reaching behind to grasp my testicles and pressing her body tightly against my thigh. She rubbed her small, not-yet-full breasts against my thigh, the tense yet stimulating sensation instantly making my penis, which had regained sensation, even harder. With

the twin sisters flanking me, my erect penis hardened like iron. The two beautiful winged girls stared at the stiff penis, glancing at each other with keen interest, then exchanging knowing glances. Though they didn't utter a sound, the same ambiguous smile played on their lips. For a moment, it was impossible to tell which face belonged to which person.

However, the two sisters acted quickly afterward. Yu Ni happily stretched out her slender fingers, pinched the foreskin and peeled it down, revealing the bright red, round glans. Yu Hong's fair cheeks flushed red, her breathing became heavy, and she excitedly grasped the penis, stroking it up and down. Soon, a little clear fluid seeped from the urethral opening in the middle of the glans, and the penis bulged with blue veins, trembling slightly.

The amount of secretion was actually very small, but it had an incredible effect. As the fluid seeped out, my stiff body seemed to regain its vitality, and I excitedly gasped for breath, uttering incoherent murmurs.

"I...you, you guys..."

The incoherent hums were the best encouragement to Yu Hong's ears. Yu Hong looked at her sister in surprise, but was pushed by Yu Ni. Her delicate body fell down and lay face down on me, her fair and slender legs spread open to the sides, displaying a wonderful and alluring posture.

Beneath her red dress and underpants, Yu Hong's virgin valley was already soaked, ready for penetration. But this time, the situation was different. Although Yu Hong's valley was fully lubricated, the rock-hard penis was like a murderous weapon. Yu Hong tried several times but couldn't sit down. Instead, the friction and pain caused by the difficulty in penetration made her face show fear, and she woke up from her excited lust.

"Sister, should I...?"

Yu Hong turned her head halfway, wanting to ask her sister for help, but the question turned into a cry of pain.

"Ah! It hurts!"

Ignoring her sister's pleading voice, Yu Ni grabbed Yu Hong's slender waist and pressed down hard and fast. Her snow-white, flawless buttocks instantly swallowed the hard penis to the root. Yu Hong's buttocks clenched tightly, her legs trembled incessantly, and her brows were furrowed, as if she were experiencing the pain of losing her virginity.

"It's...it's too deep...it hurts...it hurts so much..." Once

something was inserted with such difficulty, there was no reason to pull it out. A streak of bright red blood slid down the girl's fair legs, representing the damage from forcibly swallowing the penis. Yu Ni, who had facilitated this, leaned closer, grasping one of her sister's small breasts in each hand, rubbing them together. Before long, she aroused her sister's desire again, and the small, date-like nipples bulged upwards, swollen high, so tender and tempting.

"Ah Hong, bear with it, the pain will pass quickly, and your sister will make you feel very comfortable..."

Yu Ni advised, taking her sister's nipple into her mouth and gently kissing it until it turned red. Then she licked it vigorously with her tongue, gently biting it with her teeth, her hands rubbing the breasts from side to side, arousing her to the point of unbearable lust. Her slender waist twisted back and forth, her face flushed, her breathing rapid, and hot breath puffed from her nostrils.

Yu Hong, injured during intercourse, couldn't last long. She twisted her waist and swayed her hips a few times before collapsing. Her older sister helped her to the side, and Yu Ni took over the unfinished work from her younger sister. She removed her black leather panties and sat down on my waist.

"Ugh, so swollen... but so comfortable too, ah! I feel Hong'er's body temperature..."

Thanks to Yu Hong's bloodstains as lubrication, Yu Ni sat down easily, slowly swallowing the penis. She then began to sway her hips with practiced ease, her expression of satisfaction completely different from her sister's earlier pain. Yu Hong, now withdrawn, didn't rest either. She imitated her sister's actions, kissing Yu Ni's small breasts in return.

"Ah... ah... ah... oh... oh... oh... ah... um... um... ya..."

Yu Ni wasn't the only one having her breasts played with. While the sisters and I took turns making love, I used my tongue, which had just recovered its movement, to kiss Ah Xue's high, large breasts, making her moan incessantly as I played with them. The two big white buns changed under the stimulation, her breasts swelling and rounding like two big balls, emitting a milky fragrance, swaying back and forth in front of my eyes.

"Ahhh... I can't take it anymore... Suck harder, Master... Ah... Ah... Ahhh..."

I sucked and licked her large, plump, white breasts wantonly, the fragrant milk overflowing and flowing, the rough tongue stimulating the tender nipples, each suck was a small orgasm, Ah Xue's cries grew louder and louder, suddenly, a pair of jade arms tightly hugged my head, and amidst Ah Xue's high-pitched cries, streams of warm milk poured into my mouth like a river bursting its banks, flowing straight down my throat.

"Ah...ah...ah...oh...oh...so good...I can't take it anymore."

Milk flowed freely, and Ah Xue reached her climax during lactation. But her mission was not over yet. When her body went limp and fell backward, she did not fall on me. Instead, she was supported by two arms and pulled backward to take Yu Ni's place.

Still in the throes of orgasm, Ah Xue's face was flushed, her red lips parted, exhaling a hot, fragrant breath, her eyes radiating shyness. But before Yu Ni could speak, she proactively adjusted her position, wrapping her legs around my waist, her snowy buttocks slowly undulating. With Ni Hong's assistance, four hands cupped her fleshy buttocks, as if serving a royal princess, aiming the penis at her soft anus and forcefully pressing it in. With

a "squelch," the entire penis was inserted in one smooth motion, completely disappearing. With Ni Hong's lubrication, Ah Xue's movements were remarkably smooth and unobstructed. Her bottomless rectum easily enveloped the penis, and she sank all the way down. However, the sudden impact of the penis to her anus made her whole body weak, and she couldn't help but cry out "Ouch!" Her large, white breasts trembled as she sat on my waist, shaking several times, murmuring softly.

"Ah...ah...it's so itchy...it feels so strange...ah...ah..."

Yu Ni and Yu Hong helped Ah Xue sit on my waist, like a wild horse, swaying her large, white breasts, creating dazzling waves of color.

"Sister Ah Xue, your breasts are so beautiful!"

"Ah, so comfortable..."

"John, are you enjoying fucking Ah Xue? This big-breasted vixen, only you are fucking her, are you enjoying it?"

Yu Ni's lewd words were very aphrodisiac, but what truly aroused me was the scene before my eyes.

Besides Ah Xue's surging breasts, Yu Ni and Yu Hong, standing on my left and right sides respectively, were completely naked from the waist down, revealing their long, fair legs, displaying the most proud parts of the Feather Clan's daughters; their two smooth, jade-like, snow-white buttocks, swaying left and right with their movements, were extremely alluring.

Unfortunately, I could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything. Neon lifted Ah Xue up and thrust her body against me, her buttocks swaying back and forth and side to side. Her bottomless anus was incredibly hot, and my penis felt like it was being sucked by a warm, wet little mouth. I could see the thick, hard penis inserted into my small anus, stretching the tender anus until it was bulging, without a single gap. Drops of nectar overflowed from the tightly closed slit in front of her and slowly flowed down.

"Master... mmm... so comfortable... ah... ah ah... Yu Ni... Hong, Ah Xue is... about to die..."

Ah Xue's reaction became even more intense, her legs tightly clamped around my waist, exerting force downwards, her eyes were like silk, and her small, fragrant tongue occasionally licked her slightly parted cherry lips, her chest thrusting out, letting Ni Hong help rub her snow-white, huge breasts, her alluring charm enough to drive any man crazy...

"Ni Hong, fuck harder... Master's thing is so good, so amazing..."

Ah Xue's unusually intense reaction had a strong stimulation on me, looking at Ni Hong's pair of white jade buttocks standing on either side, and then looking at my penis going in and out of Ah Xue's pink flesh hole, accompanied by "plop, plop" sounds, my stiff hands suddenly regained feeling, I hugged her slender waist tightly, pulled her hard towards me, my penis thrusting upwards, pressing tightly against her plump, fleshy buttocks.

"Ah, I can't take it anymore, it's too deep, Master, I can't take it anymore, I'm going to die, um, Ah Xue is willing to be with you for life, Master, go in again..."

My sudden thrust made Ah Xue's eyes roll back. When Yu Ni and Yu Hong released her hands and waist, Ah Xue lay limply on top of me. In the moment of our entanglement, an indescribable emotion made my body react.

"I, I came too..." With a muffled groan, I immediately reached orgasm, and a thick stream of hot semen poured out, shooting straight into the depths of Ah Xue's anus...

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Water magic's "techniques" and elixirs are truly bizarre things. This kind of rescue method is unheard of in other magic systems. However, although I have always thought this matter is extremely absurd, this detoxification emergency is indeed effective.

Unfortunately, this was at best an emergency treatment, not a cure. So, the consequence of treating the symptoms but not the root cause was that while my life was temporarily out of danger after the emergency, I was paralyzed again, unable to speak or move. Even the fleeting gestures of raising my hand or licking my tongue during intercourse felt like a dream.

Naturally, this situation greatly disappointed Ah Xue. This simple-minded, naive girl seemed to think that after this treatment I would be completely cured and able to move freely again. Seeing me collapse again, her eyes reddened with disappointment, and she choked up, unable to speak.

(Sigh, don't make that face. You're so heartbroken, even I feel sorry for you. As long as you're not dead, there's still a chance. Besides, even though the poison isn't cured, at least I had my fun. Your efforts weren't in vain.)

I thought to myself without making a sound, but Ah Xue, who was meeting my gaze, seemed to hear my thoughts. She suddenly burst into laughter through her tears and said shyly, "Master is lecherous."

Ah Xue's words startled me. I racked my brains, trying to figure out when she had developed the ability to read minds. Could it be that she really understood what I meant just by looking at my eyes? Strange, when did we become this close?

"Is the Admiral alright? That's wonderful. However, I don't think this first aid method is a cure. It might just be a temporary fix. We still need to follow the proper methods."

After the good fortune, the annoying troublemaker appeared. Narcissus, after feigning concern for my condition, also gave her opinion. This distorted detoxification method, while using ejaculation to expel a small amount of toxins, also allows the toxins to circulate deeper into the body's meridians. As a result, the intervals between subsequent attacks are shorter, and the damage is greater, eventually leading to a point where there is no cure.

This view is truly ominous, but I share the same opinion and can only mourn for myself.

When Yu Ni and Yu Hong heard that the poison would recur in two days, and that the intervals between attacks were getting shorter, their faces changed color, and they both looked towards Wei Lai, who stood behind Narcissus.

The first aid method was taught by Wei Lai; he should be the one who understands the poison's effects best. So when the little boy nodded in agreement with Narcissus's view, Ni Hong knew something was terribly wrong and they had to act immediately.

"Time is of the essence, let's get to Ishtar immediately, we can't let those orcs delay us any longer."

"Second Constable Yu, hold on, haste makes waste. Blindly rushing won't necessarily get us there sooner. I have a plan, you might want to consider it."

Narcissa was probably the most eager to get back to Ishtar, and now she's stopping Yu Hong, saying something like "haste makes waste," she must have some ulterior motive. Hopefully, Neon and Ah Xue will be smart enough not to be fooled.

"There are only two routes from the Golden Finch Federation to Ishtar, one is through Solancia, and the other is through Alibuda. Admiral Farrell was unwilling to take the Alibuda route before, so we had to take a slight detour, preparing to cross Solancia's territory. But now, in this urgent situation, we should act accordingly. Even if we go through Alibuda, I believe the Admiral won't object."

Damn it, I'm lying right here, Narcissa, you dare to look into my blazing eyes and see if I won't object.

"Uh... my master's eyes seem very angry. If we go from the direction of Alibuda, do we have to pass through that place? My master doesn't like going there."

Everyone present knew that the "that place" Ah Xue was referring to was the Third New Tokyo City, a hell on earth built and managed by Gendo Farrell. Ever since the Eagle Incident on the Ishtar border, it had become a terrifying place that no one on the land feared. Even courageous people like Yu Ni and Yu Hong showed a hint of fear.

The reputation of her perverted father was too great. Although he had been lying low on the border for many years, his prestige still put heavy pressure on the martial artists of the entire land. If she had a choice, she believed that Ni Hong would not want to meet this rumored evil star.

"Please don't worry, everyone. Although I suggested taking the route through Alibuda, given our current direction and location, we won't be heading towards the Third New Tokyo City."

Hearing this, Yu Ni and Yu Hong both breathed a sigh of relief, while only Xue showed a regretful expression. Mirai picked up a twig and quickly drew a map on the sand. I managed to catch a glimpse of a corner and realized it was a map of the nearby mountainous region.

"Just now outside, Mirai suggested that we head northwest and enter Ishtar from Black Mountain in Alibuda."

"Black Mountain? Black Mountain in the Black Mountain Valley Pass? But that place..."

Not only was Yu Hong surprised, but I was also somewhat taken aback. Black Mountain Valley Pass on the border of Alibuda was a well-known place name among the Trackers. Even if you had never been there yourself, you had definitely heard of that extremely troublesome place.

The Black Mountains, northeast of Alibuda, are a perilous region separating the two countries' borders. Millions of years ago, they were covered by hundreds of feet of ice, a glacial cut. Although large areas of coniferous forests have grown there, it remains an extremely cold land, with about a third of its area being permafrost, uncultivable and only home to some fossilized, frozen white trees.

The border between Ishtar and Alibuda is almost entirely a battlefield, both old and new. Only a few special locations, including the Black Mountain Pass, are avoided by soldiers of both countries, for in such a desperate situation, battles are often fought to the last man.

The reason the Black Mountains are considered a perilous place is because of its unique blizzards. They arrive without warning, the blizzards suddenly becoming overwhelming, accompanied by howling winds, impenetrable darkness, and a dramatic drop in temperature. This wouldn't be so bad in itself, but the most dangerous aspect is that every time a blizzard strikes, the magnetic field within the valley becomes chaotic, disrupting 99% of magic and rendering it unusable.

In this magical world, most travel gear is powered by magic, especially for lighting, heating, and insulation. When protective gear malfunctions due to a blizzard, flesh and blood would freeze solid within seconds. For this reason, Montenegro was considered a death trap for a considerable period, becoming a natural barrier separating warring nations. However, when there are no blizzards, Montenegro is a picturesque mountain paradise, with mirror-like lakes, sparkling white trees, and glacial springs that always bring a sense of peace.

But this trip isn't for sightseeing. I've read data that traversing the Montenegrin mountain passes to Ishtar takes at least seven days, even at top speed. In such a long time, it's impossible for us not to encounter a blizzard. In that extremely harsh, frigid environment, our progress would be incredibly slow, probably taking ten days to half a month to escape the canyon. Given my physical condition, I'd likely be poisoned and dead by then, not to mention…

(Damn it, what's wrong with that witch? The geomagnetic disturbance caused by the blizzard is specifically designed to counter mages. Ah Xue and she became crippled after entering Black Mountain. Now, a large number of orcs are following us. Orcs rely entirely on hand-to-hand combat for survival; encountering orc pursuers in a blizzard is practically suicide. What kind of scheme is she plotting?)

Narcissa's smile was full of confidence, seemingly absolutely certain she could avoid the blizzard in Black Mountain Pass. But this was highly illogical; I'd never heard of any magic that could control the magnetic storms of Black Mountain Pass and prevent snow from falling.

Suddenly, a thought struck me, and I understood Narcissa's reason for confidence.

(...So that's how it is. She doesn't have a way to control the weather; it's just that Ishtar has developed a tool to pass through the Black Mountain Pass!)

◆ Chapter Four: The Black Mountain Demon. The Eastern Train

No one knew the source of Narcissus's confidence, but in this urgent situation, Ah Xue and Neon both agreed to Narcissus's suggestion and set off for the Black Mountain Pass to take this gamble.

Upon departure, the beastmen launched another attack. Since their identities had been exposed, this time they boldly used flying raptors to attack from the sky, dropping explosives. If it weren't for the two winged female warriors on our side who could coordinate aerial combat, we would have suffered a significant loss.

"Master, don't worry, Ah Xue will definitely save you."

I've heard this sentence countless times today alone, and it's quite annoying. But this time, Ah Xue's tone was peculiar. When I opened my eyes, I felt a resolute determination in her gaze, as if she had made some kind of resolution.

"...Not just this time, but in the future too. If something like this happens again, Ah Xue will definitely save Master and won't let this happen again."

This time? If you mean the detoxification and emergency treatment, then it feels pretty good. I wouldn't mind doing it a few more times. However, what Ah Xue is referring to is probably not that, but my poisoning and near-death experience.

The Pursuers always live a life of constant danger, and it's hard to guard against hidden arrows. No matter how skilled or daring they are, they still often encounter life-or-death situations. Logically speaking, Ah Xue should have become accustomed to the idea of "Master's life being in danger" by now. But that's not the case. Every time I encounter danger, the one who is most anxious, worried, and even cries out is always this beautiful and naive little fox girl.

Just now, when Narcissus announced that I was beyond saving due to the poison, I saw that look of terror in Ah Xue's eyes again, as if she was about to lose her most beloved thing, and even her reason was about to collapse. That look in her eyes, so close to collapse, even made a heartless wretch like me feel guilty. After all, among the women around me, besides Yueying who wasn't there, it was this little fox girl who cared for and gave so much to me unconditionally. If I were really gone one day, I wondered if she could bear such a blow.

Because of this, I was particularly afraid to see that earnest and resolute look in her eyes, as if she had made up her mind to do something difficult. And if that difficult thing applied to Xue, it almost certainly meant sacrifice. I didn't want to see her presumptuously sacrifice something for me.

Sensing this possibility, I couldn't do anything, nor could I order others to look after Xue. The thought was truly anxiety-inducing. Before I could think any further, my stretcher was already on Violet's back, and we began our journey.

The next few days were unusually "fulfilling." A journey that should have taken a day and a half was slowed to three whole days by the orcs' fierce attack.

The orcs' strategists were far more cunning than I had anticipated. They employed a variety of methods to preemptively set traps and ambushes, creating a favorable situation for themselves, narrowing the power gap, and putting immense pressure on us.

Driving ferocious beasts to attack was a common tactic of the orcs. When thick miasma was released into the forest, hundreds of beasts charged in with earth-shattering force, their momentum no less than that of a thousand troops. The countless poisonous insects mixed among the beasts further convinced me that Yalanga had led the snake race back to the orcish camp. Because controlling poisonous insects and commanding beasts, though seemingly similar, are actually contradictory arts; ordinary orcs cannot summon insect-like creatures.

Because of this understanding, when the armored spiders, the Wukotabia dragons, the Gaia rhinoceroses… and other mid-level beast demons appeared one by one, my surprise was far less than that of Neon and the others. The two major advantages of the Southern Barbarian Beastmen, besides their strong physique and berserk transformations, are their beast magic. However, most of the practitioners who can control mid- to high-level beast demons are women. After the Youli Incident, the Southern Barbarians lacked excellent beast magic practitioners and suffered setbacks in battles against foreign tribes. Now that the Snake Clan has returned, how can they not use this powerful skill?

Fortunately, the situation is very different from what it was like in Youli. Under my planned and targeted long-term training, Yu Ni and Yu Hong's martial arts have greatly improved and are no longer comparable to before. Back then, when they encountered mid- to high-level beast demons, they could only fight from afar, but now...

"Invincible in one day, the sky is higher than the earth!"

Yu Ni flapped her wings and soared into the air. Her slender body drew a beautiful arc, and the Shattered Dream Blade in her hand shone with a blue crystal light, suddenly transforming into a cold lightning bolt that tore through the air, easily cleaving the five-meter-tall Cyclops in two. The massive body, along with the wolf-tooth club, was silently split in two.

"Beast King Fist - Mantis Heart-Questioning Circle!"

Yu Hong's true energy surged, her long robe fluttering even without wind, revealing a small portion of her snow-white, fragrant buttocks. However, this was quickly enveloped in a dazzling red light, making it difficult to look directly at her. With a sharp whistle, Yu Hong's left arm shot out in a circle, then spun rapidly into a cone. She shot towards the Blazing Flame Dragon like a rocket. The two balls of different colors of fire collided, exploding into a sky full of red flames. The Blazing Flame Dragon was shattered in one blow and gradually disappeared.

A mid-level fifth-grade beast demon was no longer a threat to Yu Ni and Yu Hong. Even if they used a sixth-grade beast demon, they might not be able to secure a victory against them. Looking at the Southern Barbarian Beast Clan, there were not many sixth-grade beast demon wielders. If it weren't for the advantage of their group and a war of attrition, they wouldn't have any trouble at all.

Don't underestimate the terror of a war of attrition. Even ants can exhaust an elephant with sheer numbers. The extreme fatigue from non-stop, day-and-night combat isn't something that can be alleviated simply by high martial arts skills. Moreover, besides fighting, the women in our squad have other thorny tasks.

Just as Narcissus predicted, this kind of emergency treatment is like drinking poison to quench thirst; it only intensifies each poisoning attack. Besides fighting, Ah Xue and the others also have to take care of my condition. Sometimes, when I suddenly succumb to poisoning during battle, they must immediately provide first aid.

For those lustful orcs, fighting us is probably a wonderful job. Amidst the fierce battle, they can feast their eyes, seeing the once-majestic, powerful enemy girl, fighting her own people, suddenly change her expression, fly back behind the semi-transparent magical barrier, and hastily undress, creating a series of erotic scenes.

The ultimate goal of first aid is detoxification, and the method of detoxification varies depending on the woman's physical advantages and preferences. Yu Ni usually kneels in front of me, reaches out and grasps my penis, her movements slow and gentle. Her thumb and forefinger gently pinch the glans, the speed of the stroking sometimes slow, sometimes fast, and she occasionally sticks out her tongue to lick the glans, making me feel waves of heat and numbness throughout my body until finally ejaculating.

The same purpose, but with A Xue, the method is different. She always blushes, pulls her long hair back, unties the knot at her collar, letting her two plump, melon-like breasts bounce out, places my penis in her snow-white cleavage, obediently presses her breasts with both hands, gently stroking them. The comfortable squeezing sensation makes me feel like I'm floating on air, speechless, only seeing my penis going in and out between the two snow-white jade balls, sometimes slow, sometimes fast, being rubbed by those two soft flesh, feeling incredibly pleasurable, even my glans is squeezed and feels hot and numb.

Compared to Yu Ni's mouth and hands, Ah Xue's soft, large breasts were more stimulating in terms of touch and sight. I thought this was the ultimate enjoyment, but who knew there was always something better? It was Yu Hong who gave me a new surprise.

That time, when it was Yu Hong's turn to provide emergency care, she had hurriedly retreated from the battlefield. Perhaps she was being a little temperamental. Although she pulled my penis out of my pants, she didn't lower her head to kiss it or use her hands to stroke it. Instead, she sat down on my lap and took off her own shoes and socks.

(What is this brat up to? If you're going to do something, just do it. Why take off your shoes and socks? Does she think this is a hike?)

Yu Hong's strange actions made me furious, but when she lifted the hem of her robe, revealing her exquisite, work of art-like jade feet, white and tender, all my anger vanished. I stared blankly as she used her slender feet to wrap around my penis and rub it from side to side.

Unlike sexual intercourse, "foot play" is best suited for women with beautiful legs, and the Feather Clan women, known for their long, slender, pink legs, are the perfect targets for this game. Yu Hong swayed her smooth, jade-like feet, her slender, boneless soles gripping my penis, warm and soft. Compared to the dexterity of hands, it had a different, indescribable pleasure, especially as her legs swayed, her snow-white thighs and round buttocks appearing and disappearing, firmly locking my gaze. I longed to reach out and grab her tightly, to satisfy the burning desire in my chest.

Moreover, compared to Ah Xue and Yu Ni, this stubborn and pretty Feather Second Constable had another unique charm.

Ah Xue and Yu Ni were always tense and stiff when they had to perform "emergency care" in front of everyone. Ah Xue was naturally shy, and Yu Ni automatically followed the instruction to be shy in this situation. But Yu Hong was different from them. Her fully developed, immoral body was like a ripe fruit. The more exposed she was to lustful gazes, the more it stimulated her passion. Beneath her tender skin, even her blood was restless and boiling.

At first, Yu Hong also tried to act like Ah Xue and Yu Ni, trying her best to show the shyness of a normal girl. However, that primal urge was beyond the control of reason.

"Mmm... Hmph... Ugh..."

Biting her lip tightly, trying her best to suppress her moans, Yu Hong tilted her head back, her starry eyes slightly open, her pair of fair and beautiful legs swaying from side to side, her golden hair hanging down, swinging rhythmically, her small, snow-haw-like breasts swaying gently under her clothes. From my angle, looking up at her from the side, I could clearly see the fragrant moisture overflowing from between her thighs, she was already in a state of wild lust.

Even though she tried her best to restrain herself, the seductive charm that bloomed under the gazes of many people was still noticed by everyone present, especially the males. The beastmen often looked so much that they almost drooled. Even Ah Xue, whose beauty surpassed Yu Hong's, could not make them look away. All the beastmen rushed forward with bloodshot eyes, wishing they could take my place, pounce on that beautiful girl who was both heroic and three-tenths wanton, and have a good time with her.

The beastmen's naked lust, conveyed through their gazes, reached Yu Hong's sensitive skin, making it increasingly difficult for her to suppress her excitement. Unconsciously, she loosened her clothes, revealing more of her snow-white skin, enjoying the pleasure of exposure.

However, Yu Hong seemed unwilling to have intercourse with me in public, to let others see her true face of enjoying her wicked desires. So she merely rubbed her feet together to help me release, while forcefully suppressing her own carnal desires. This pent-up lust transformed into a fierce killing intent towards her enemies, tearing apart all those who witnessed her shameful state, using the rain of blood to extinguish the burning flames of desire.

During this process, I vaguely sensed Yu Hong's power rapidly increasing, which should have been a cause for celebration. However, the phoenix figure standing proudly amidst the blood rain appeared so lonely and tragically beautiful, giving rise to an ominous premonition.

(How strange, isn't the color of the phoenix flames bright red? Why does it look black?)

This thought didn't last long, because with the enemy frequently sending their beast demons into battle while they themselves remained hidden behind the scenes, the attacks came wave after wave, leaving me little time to think things through.

In mountain warfare, orcs held a significant advantage. Not only were they skilled in mountain combat, but their earth-based beast magic continuously absorbed energy, shortening the regeneration time of their annihilated beast demons—truly a paradise for attrition warfare.

Perhaps I should be thankful that only the orcish forces were ambushing us, without the assistance of the elves. Otherwise, not only would the beasts and beast demons be imbued with "life," awakening and attacking us—we would truly be fighting against the entire world.

Despite this, the pressure we faced was unbearable. Even someone as kind-hearted as Xue, who wouldn't even step on an ant, had to join forces with Narcissus to unleash a powerful dark magic spell. This spell eroded the ground within a hundred feet, cursing all creatures within range and sending them directly to the underworld, preventing the enemy from summoning the beasts of the nearby mountains to attack for a short period.

Battle after battle, we arrived at Black Mountain exhausted. But no matter how I speculated beforehand, I never expected Narcissus to have such a scheme.

As we engaged in a fierce battle with the orcs at the foot of Black Mountain, the fighting reached a stalemate. Suddenly, a strange horn sounded from the orc camp, seemingly summoning the beasts of Black Mountain to aid us. Xue and Yu Hong were extremely tense and prepared for battle. However, although a sound came from the cliff, the horn did not summon a horde of beasts, but rather a rain of arrows.

"Whoa!"

Hundreds of arrows rained down like a storm, striking the orcs from above. Both the beasts attacking them and the sorcerers controlling them were caught completely off guard. The arrows easily pierced their leather armor and tore through flesh. Some smaller beasts were killed instantly, while even the thick-skinned orcs were impaled and pinned to the ground.

"The people above are... an army!"

Yu Hong recognized them immediately. These powerful crossbows, requiring medium-sized triggers, were usually not civilian equipment but military equipment. In other words, those shooting the orcs were most likely from some country's army. But Black Mountain was a border region, desolate and uninhabited. Official records showed no military bases nearby. Where did this army come from?

After the orcs were almost wiped out, the rain of arrows changed direction and began to fall on our heads. Narcissus seemed to have anticipated this, and together with Ah Xue, they managed to block the first volley of arrows. Then, she shouted loudly to the sky,

"I am Narcissus, traveling with Admiral John Farrell of Alibuda. We are passing through this area. Please allow us to pass, General Old Demon."

I don't know which name in her words had the effect, but a commotion did indeed break out on the mountain. A burly, bald old man stood on the cliff. He was very tall, with scars on both arms, and a metal eyepatch over one eye, suggesting he was blind. However, his remaining eye was bright and piercing, looking down at us with a majestic air.

Although only he stood out, we all knew that a thousand troops were hidden in the woods behind him. If we said the wrong thing, their iron hooves would trample us over in an instant.

Narcissa spoke loudly, conversing with the old demon general on the cliff. At first glance, the old demon general seemed like an old acquaintance of Narcissa's. Ah Xue and the others might have thought he was from Ishtar, but I saw through Narcissa's trick and knew his true identity.

This was the border of Alibuda, and the army secretly operating here was, of course, Alibuda's troops.

However, this force was definitely not ordinary soldiers, but a special forces unit belonging to the Third New Tokyo City, that is, the men of the perverted father.

Ishtar and this force had been fighting for years, so Narcissa and the old demon were naturally old acquaintances—the kind of old acquaintances where you want my life and I want yours. Normally, after a few words, the old demon would have seized the opportunity to annihilate his nemesis. The reason he didn't act was entirely because of my presence. In other words, I was being held hostage, and Ah Xue and the others were still unaware of this, helping to prove my identity.

Based on my own understanding, my twisted father would never have considered the word "hostage." Upon hearing such a request, he would immediately order an arrow to kill the hostage along with the enemy. However, this understanding has recently changed. After confirming my identity and learning that I needed to go to Ishtar for treatment, the old demon general on the cliff finally softened his attitude and waved to allow me passage.

Permission to pass safely has been obtained, but Narcissa seems unsatisfied and continues to make her demands.

"How generous! The Black Mountain Demon is indeed renowned. But the valley path is thousands of miles long; how can we possibly make it on foot? Please, old demon general, do us a favor and use your most prized Eastern train to give us a ride."

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On this land, the main means of transportation are still various creatures as mounts. People ride horses, cattle, mules, donkeys, jackals, tigers, leopards, and even crocodiles and elephants, traversing mountains and streams, traveling to every corner of the land. However, in certain special areas, due to unique terrain or political and cultural taboos, some unique means of transportation have been developed.

The geomagnetic storms of the Black Mountain Pass have turned it into a desolate wasteland. While blizzards are not frequent, the Black Mountain Pass stretches for thousands of miles, winding and rugged along its route. It's practically impossible to traverse the Black Mountain Pass without encountering a blizzard. Even the strongest orcs, let alone humans with poor health, could freeze solid in a blizzard. The

long-standing war between Alibda and Ishtar has yielded no solution to the natural obstacles of the Black Mountain Pass, leaving it an undefended outskirts. This situation changed ten years ago when the eccentric father collaborated with overseas evil forces, acquiring advanced technology ahead of its time and developing a means of transportation to overcome the Black Mountain Pass.

The Eastern Express, developed by the eccentric father, is one of the few remaining trains on the Loess Plateau. Although ticketing and track maintenance are handled by the father's men, it is essentially driverless and fully automated, powered by a hybrid of magic and machinery. Even in blizzards, it can instantly switch to mechanical power and continue running smoothly.

Traveling on this train to Ishtar, a rugged journey of over a thousand miles, takes only a day and a half, and that's under conditions of slow, deliberate travel. After building the railway, the eccentric father used this train heading east three times to launch surprise attacks on Ishtar, traversing the Black Mountain Pass. The attacks routed the Ishtar people, causing them to flee in terror and forcing them to deploy heavy troops to guard the border. However, the eccentric father, fickle as ever, lost interest in this tactic after the three attacks, and the train was abandoned.

The Orient Express was built by the Third New Tokyo City. Ishtar lacked the technology to overcome the blizzard and therefore couldn't launch a counterattack. Their army was left idle, unable to fight, only subjected to endless waiting. This humiliating humiliation was kept secret by Ishtar, and her twisted father certainly wouldn't hold a press conference to announce it. Thus, very few people on Earth knew of the train's existence.

Narcissus's scheme was ruthless. Not only did she use me as a hostage as cover to cross the Black Mountain Pass, but she even wanted to borrow a train, taking full advantage of the enemy. Once she borrowed the train, there was no going back. Once the train entered Ishtar's territory, there was no reason to return it; it was undoubtedly dismantled and studied as top secret. I deduced these facts from Narcissus's conversation with the old demon, but unfortunately, the three women and the leopard beside her were kept in the dark and didn't see through her trickery.

(But even if they figured it out, what could they do? Those stupid women, just trying to get me to the hospital, would have to pretend they didn't know even if they found out. Sigh, the train belongs to my perverted dad, not mine. Why am I thinking so much?)

Many thoughts raced through my mind. Just then, the old demon general on the cliff spoke, indicating that he had obtained the commander's permission to use the train to take us through the Black Mountain Pass.

(My perverted dad agreed? This is a losing proposition... Hmm, who knows? This train might just be an old toy he's lost interest in.)

The local special forces emerged from the nearby woods and caves, leading us to the largest cave in the vicinity, which had reportedly been completely hollowed out to serve as a train parking area.

As we marched, Narcissa smiled broadly, seemingly oblivious to being surrounded by enemy forces. However, the soldiers surrounding us showed neither lust nor hostility towards her; each wore a cold indifference, as if she were merely a walking corpse destined for death, not a hateful nemesis.

Narcissa, who had initially feigned composure, paled at this, and even I was alarmed. I wondered how my eccentric father had raised such subordinates.

In contrast, they seemed more curious about me, their gazes fixed on me the entire way, scrutinizing me from head to toe, as if puzzled by my appearance. Normally, I wouldn't mind being looked at like that, but in this situation, I felt utterly humiliated.

Soon after, we entered a cave bunker, arriving at the starting point of the Orient Express, the only stop within Alibuda. Inside the vast, dark mountain cave, a double-track railway stretched straight out. The platforms built high beside the tracks were simple in design, but their edges were covered with messy, bloody footprints, faithfully recording the passengers' bloody journey and inspiring awe.

After seeing the platform covered in bloody footprints, we were all shocked by the train cars before us.

The Longhorn Clown Express!

A dozen or so enormous rectangular metal boxes, connected front and back by chains and iron plates, each carriage has several pairs of metal wheels intricately embedded in a dedicated "railway." The very front carriage, called the "engine car," has a streamlined design, its very front shaped like a red-nosed clown wearing a tall hat—the hat itself being the engine's chimney, emitting wisps of white smoke that power the engine and is a key technological element. Its design and manufacturing methods are unique to the Third New Tokyo City; even that clown-shaped engine might conceal powerful weapons.

With railways and trains, there are, of course, ticket sellers. My obsessive father, who loves "authenticity," never overlooks these small details; every decoration and ornament is present.

There were ticket sellers, but not living people; they were magically manipulated wooden puppets, round bodies dressed in dark blue uniforms, sitting in the ticket booths. Three faces faced three windows, their wooden faces expressionless, but their six hands moved swiftly, verifying passengers' identities, collecting fares, and handing out six tickets.

It's expected that there would be ticket sellers at the train station, but come to think of it, my perverted father was truly perverted. This train was built for war, and all the passengers were his soldiers, yet they had to pay for tickets to board. Could there really be such a twisted commander? I wondered what those soldiers were thinking as they boarded, but my mind was filled with rage, especially when Yu Ni reached into my pocket.

Unique products are always expensive, and the ticket price of the Orient Express proved that. Narcissus wouldn't pay out of her own pocket; of course, she'd have Neon use my money to pay the bill, which nearly made me, lying on the stretcher, furious. But the most regrettable thing was that Xue and the others had also bought tickets for Violet. Otherwise, transporting the leopard as cargo would have saved some money.

"Master won't mind, because Violet saved him once!"

Xue defended Violet, bringing up the time when Master Xin Deng turned against her, and Violet leaped forward, taking a heavy slap for me—a favor she owed him. Master Xin Deng's wrathful slap could shatter stone tablets; no flesh and blood could withstand it. If Master Xin Chan hadn't intervened, the leopard would have died on the spot.

My relationship with Violet has never been good; we can't stand each other. Why it was so intelligent, jumping up to block a blow for me, is still a mystery to me. But Ah Xue really misunderstood my intentions. A leopard is a leopard. Even if it saved my life, I would still send it to the cargo hold, not the sleeper compartment.

"Thank you, General Old Demon. The journey is long, so I won't trouble you and your esteemed troops to see me off."

Narcissus said casually, but to her surprise, the other party showed no respect whatsoever. Before she could finish speaking, a claw struck her face, the force of which was fierce, displaying the skill of a master.

"Heh."

The enemy was too close, and the power of the claw was too strong. In her haste, Narcissus couldn't use powerful magic to counterattack. She raised her left hand, her arm suddenly turning crimson, her fingers swollen like a beast's, meeting the enemy's attack head-on. With a loud bang, she blocked the old demon's claw.

The two sworn enemies suddenly turned on each other, and the atmosphere became tense. The old demon, however, retreated immediately after his attack, not pressing forward again, but instead bowing respectfully to Ah Xue and the others.

"Ishtar's Red-feathered Bird Hand and Golden Dragon Gu Sword are both unparalleled techniques of our time. You've been traveling with tigers all this way; please take care on your journey,"

the old demon said casually. But Narcissa's face changed color, and I chuckled inwardly. In that last attack, Narcissa's trump card had been revealed, making Ah Xue and Neon wary.

The blizzard in Black Mountain Pass is a natural counter to mages. Narcissa had always seemed fearless, naturally because besides magic, she possessed martial arts skills, though she never revealed them. I noticed this, but had no way to warn Ah Xue and the others. Unexpectedly, my eccentric father had many capable subordinates who had done it for me. This… should we say that a strong general has no weak soldiers?

◆ Chapter Five: Good Fortune Never Comes in Pairs. Misfortune never

comes singly. After boarding the Longhorn Clown, I found the carriages draped in crimson carpets, adorned with crystal chandeliers, and spacious velvet seats—a truly grand and luxurious space that seemed to promise a comfortable journey. Everything appeared so perfect that it almost made me forget this train was originally designed for military use.

At the very front of the carriage, a large crystal panel was inlaid, initially flawless, but as the train began to move, it displayed various numbers and images—a crystal screen. Theoretically, for a military train to be decorated like this was excessively luxurious, making me wonder if my perverted father used it for pleasure—perhaps bringing along naked women, some fine wine, and showing pornographic videos on the screen? The thought of it all seemed quite indulgent.

Formally speaking, the Longhorn Clown is a fully automatic train. Since Narcissus is forcing the train to operate by taking hostages, she certainly wouldn't allow her perverted father's men to board and accompany her to try and rescue the hostages. Therefore, besides us, there shouldn't be anyone else on the train.

Because we understood this, we were all quite startled when a group of conductors and maids filed out to provide service.

One of the highlights of the Formula One Grand Prix is the abundance of race queens; similarly, since I was on the Orient Express, I naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity. After a brief moment of surprise, I quickly turned my attention to the female attendants.

The ticket sellers were puppets, which could be considered resource-saving, but if even the conductors were puppets, it would be rather unromantic. Fortunately, my perverted father didn't make such a basic mistake and even gave us a big surprise.

"Welcome aboard this train. Our final destination is Lanruo Ancient Temple. The estimated journey time is 35 hours and 40 minutes. We will provide food and drinks along the way. On the shopping list in front of your seat, you can find commemorative cigarettes and alcohol exclusively sold on this train."

The clear, melodious voice was pleasant to the ear, but surprisingly, the train conductors were not human; they were all elves from Solancia. Alibuda and Solancia were constantly at war, and before the formation of the International Alliance, the two countries were sworn enemies. Elves are a proud and arrogant race, and I truly couldn't understand how my perverted father had managed to recruit such a group of elven beauties to serve on the train.

The elves were all strikingly beautiful; the men were handsome, and the women were exquisitely beautiful. It was rare to find ugly elves in the world, and those chosen by my father as conductors were naturally above average. Although I had seen many beauties, I still couldn't help but admire them when I looked at them.

Elven women with pointed ears and silver hair wore blue or navy uniforms, small green caps, and white silk gloves. Their form-fitting suits emphasized their waists, fastened only at navel level, with lace peeking out from the neckline. The subtly exposed curves of their upper bodies, though not voluptuous, revealed snow-white, translucent skin – the unique charm of elven women.

Their knee-length skirts revealed beautiful, long legs, clad in high heels. They moved gracefully and elegantly down the train aisle, their noble and refined demeanor suggesting they were not merely train attendants, but national models. Every gesture, every subtle movement, exuded a cool, arrogant confidence and charisma.

Judging purely by beauty, these elven women I saw were all top-tier beauties. The moment they boarded the carriage, they stirred my imagination and made me anticipate a romantic encounter. However, the habits cultivated by my life as a pursuer made me unwilling to easily believe such good fortune existed. After carefully observing a few key details, I couldn't help but sigh.

"Huh? You guys…"

Compared to me, Ah Xue noticed something was amiss as soon as she saw them. Narcissus also had a strange expression, her face turning deathly pale, but she refrained from speaking.

As the saying goes, "every profession has its own secrets." Although Yu Hong, a former police officer, was observant, she lacked the sensitivity of the two witches and was less grasping of the facts, only raising reasonable doubts.

"That's strange. The elves of Solancia have always looked down on other races and swore to uphold the nobility and dignity of the elves. How could they be willing to serve here? Also, the main users of this train are humans. Why would the elves be willing to serve humans? Aren't you afraid they will plot a rebellion if you use them as servants?" "

They won't plot a rebellion because they... can no longer."

Ah Xue's words were not easy to understand at first, but her voice revealed an unconcealable sadness. Yu Ni and Yu Hong didn't understand at first, but after a moment, the tall and beautiful elven women's skin, which had been crystal clear, sublimated into a semi-transparent state; their light and graceful movements, so light that they could almost float, revealed the sinister answer.

The perverted father certainly possessed extraordinary abilities, and was truly ruthless. These elven beauties, though beautiful, could no longer be considered elves… merely ghosts of elven women.

During the war between the two nations, countless elven women were captured or killed by Alibuda; many perished on the battlefield alone, not to mention the prisoners brought back from raids on civilian villages. Elven women, chaste and self-respecting, disdained being defiled by humans and often committed suicide to preserve their purity. However, this method of self-preservation had been found to be broken. With appropriate necromancy, the souls of the elves could be summoned and modified. These elven ghosts, stripped of their memories of their past lives and only capable of mechanical service, would become eternally bound spirits on the train, remaining there as long as the train existed.

These elven beauties, though beautiful, upon closer inspection, all had vacant eyes. Although they offered us mechanical smiles, they probably wouldn't even recognize us as humans. My perverted father has very high standards; the captives he chooses to boast about can't be low-class. They were probably female knights, female generals, or nobles of Solancia in life, yet now they've fallen to such a miserable end. If they could know this after death, they would surely weep tears of blood in grief and indignation.

But the truly insightful point is that, either way, the souls of captives are used as slaves. My perverted father can use Solancia as a sacrifice, or he can target Ishtar. The men of the Farrell family are known for their vengeance. Narcissa's kidnapping of me as a hostage, and even stealing the train as a trophy, has undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to my perverted father's prestige. From now on, she will be on Gendo Farrell's list of targets. Perhaps one day, Narcissa will also be here, her eyes vacant, wearing a blue suit, selling bento boxes on this train.

It was precisely because she realized this that Narcissa lost her usual smile, her expression became stiff, and her face turned pale.

Seeing this scene, the women present lost their appetite for conversation and, not wanting to share a room with Narcissus, were led by these elven spirits into the VIP cabin of the Longhorn Clown.

◇ ◇ ◇

"Wow, so fast! This string of iron boxes runs faster than a horse!"

"Of course! These kinds of machines are naturally faster than ordinary livestock. Sister Xue must have seen even faster vehicles in the Golden Flower Federation..."

Young girls are easier to please. After exchanging a few jokes with Yu Ni and Yu Hong, Xue's mood quickly brightened, and she chatted and laughed with them again.

Since her time as a Tracker in Misty Valley Village, Xue had experienced many heartbreaking things. With more experience and lessons learned, she gradually found ways to cope. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to hold on until today.

Just like now, Xue's pretty face was pressed against the window, gazing at the forest and snow outside the glass, her fluffy tail wagging incessantly. She was immersed in the excitement of admiring the magnificent scenery, completely casting aside her earlier gloom.

The train moved slowly, the pale coniferous trees and blue glaciers flowing past like a revolving lantern—a truly beautiful sight. However, I found the sight of her enormous breasts pressed against the glass, distorted and deformed, even more captivating.

Having experienced the Southern Barbarians, the East Sea, and her not-so-short life as a pursuer, Ah Xue was no longer the naive fox spirit she once was. Now, she possessed the charmingly naive air of a country bumpkin entering the city, even being teased by Yu Ni. This was quite embarrassing for her master.

The train sped along the special tracks forged from cold iron, the scenery outside the window rushing past. The unique charm of the snow-covered pines and icy springs on either side dazzled Ah Xue, who stood by the window frequently exclaiming in delight. I, on the other hand, stared intently at her ample, white breasts, finding it the best amusement when I was unable to move.

We weren't in a frigid zone, but due to the unique geomagnetism of the Black Mountain, the surrounding temperature dropped rapidly from the moment we entered the valley. Even inside the train, we could feel the biting chill.

Yu Ni and Yu Hong unconsciously sat together, the two sisters getting closer and closer, almost embracing each other; Xue's hands and feet were covered by animal fur, and she was holding Violet in her arms, pressing most of her body against it, warmer than being covered with an animal skin blanket.

"Huh? Where did Future go? I haven't seen him since we got on the bus."

Xue looked around and asked this question. Yu Ni and Yu Hong also seemed to wake up from a dream, turning around to look, and found that Future, who was always at the back of the group, had disappeared without a trace. If they hadn't seen him get on the bus with their own eyes, they would definitely have suspected that he had sneaked away.

"Everyone is on the same bus now, and there's no one else, why is he hiding?"

Xue asked, but I cursed inwardly. Future is a ninja, if a ninja doesn't hide himself, does he have to swagger around? He might as well be a celebrity, why be a ninja? He hid as soon as he got in the car, which was the best evidence that he hadn't lost his vigilance. Otherwise, if he waited until the enemy attacked before finding a place to hide, it would be too late. Asking such a simple question was incredibly thoughtless. What I found even more unbearable was that the three women were only concerned with keeping warm themselves, completely forgetting that there was a patient here, shivering from the cold. It was truly heinous.

For the next few hours, the three women chatted aimlessly, their topics quite trivial, mostly childish nonsense.

"Ah Hong, do you think the future is really a boy? Is it possible it's a girl?"

"Well… it should be a boy, but after all, we haven't examined him. The Black Dragon Society has many strange techniques, and their ninjutsu is a culmination of water magic. Even if there are changes we don't know about, it's understandable."

Yu Hong spoke cautiously, but Ah Xue laughed, saying that if the future were dressed in women's clothing, what would he look like? Maybe, just by changing the clothes, the answer would be clear.

"Yes, that makes sense! I hadn't thought of that method before. We should try it sometime later."

Yu Ni clapped and cheered, while I chuckled inwardly. That brat from the future is cunning and treacherous; he's got a huge problem on his head now. He's in for a rough time.

"By the way, don't you find the orcs' attack strange?"

Shifting the topic away from the future, Yu Hong brought up the orcs, questioning why their side was being attacked.

I'd been pondering these questions for days, but Yu Hong only realized them now. Partly because the battles were so frequent, she hadn't had time for deep thought; and partly... sigh, she's really quite clueless.

Yu Ni and Yu Hong discussed for a while, naturally ending up completely confused, without any answers. But just as their thoughts were stuck, Xue interjected,

"...Ani, Hong, when we go to Ishtar this time, are there a lot of orcs there?"

The question was completely absurd and had nothing to do with the discussion being held in Japan. Hearing it suddenly startled even me, lying nearby.

Ishtar and the Southern Barbarians were separated by vast distances, yet Ishtar was indeed the country with the most orcs on the land besides the Southern Barbarians. The reason was simple: a large number of orc and half-orc slaves served as Ishtar's primary labor force and living material, living a miserable, inhuman life for many years. Although orc uprisings were frequent, there had been no successful cases so far.

Ah Xue was always soft-hearted, and I had always been reluctant to mention this matter in front of her, even asking Mao Yan'an to keep quiet as well. Why would she bring it up now? This was bad. Her request to come to Ishtar this time... could it be...?

"Do you know? Those orcs... are all Ah Xue's compatriots."

Before, this sentence would have made me laugh, because Tianhe Xueqiong had no connection with the orc Baganzi. Ah Xue considering orcs as compatriots was the most ridiculous misunderstanding. But now, those words sent a chill down my spine, reminding me of the instructions Master Xin Chan gave me during our secret meeting that day.

(This is not good. Has Ah Xue noticed something? Logically, it's impossible; that secret, let alone her, shouldn't be known by many in the world.)

Thoughts raced through my mind, but a sharp buzzing sound drew my attention. My gaze shifted, and I saw Ah Xue pick up a black box from the cabinet, casually fiddling with it for a few moments before pressing a button. A crystal screen, identical to the one outside, appeared on the wall at the front of the carriage, displaying a series of images.

(This...this is...)

Probably no one had imagined that the amenities on this train would be so comprehensive, not only with hardware that was ahead of its time, but also with unbelievable software support. The crystal screen displayed not only temperature and route information, but also, depending on the channel, singing performances by the Golden Bird and cooking competition programs.

"Wow! The equipment here is amazing!"

Ah Xue was both surprised and delighted, throwing her previous worries to the winds. She and Neon, who had come over to peek, studied the black box, which was clearly a remote control, constantly switching between programs playing on the screen.

"Ah...oh...dear brother...fuck me to death...ah...your balls are almost inside..."

After several switches, a lewd scream echoed throughout the room, and a voluptuous blonde woman appeared on the screen, striking various alluring poses.

(So, there's an adult channel...Dad, you really know how to enjoy yourself.)

In my opinion, that actress's figure and looks were far inferior to Ah Xue's. For someone with that kind of looks to be acting in adult films, Ah Xue should be full of confidence, head held high. Unfortunately, after seeing the screen clearly, Ah Xue felt like she'd been bitten by a snake and immediately pressed the channel changer.

However, this channel change brought an unexpected result. After being switched to the news channel, the familiar news broadcast music filled the air. When Charlotte's vibrant and pretty face appeared before us, everyone in the room gasped in surprise.

(That perverted dad is truly depraved; not only does he play pornographic films in the VIP room, but he's also broadcasting the news! Wait, this seems to be a breaking news report. The background looks unfamiliar; where is Charlotte conducting her interview?)

Not long ago, the series of upheavals in the Golden Flower Federation should have been a stage for this female reporter to showcase her talents, but under Yueying's arrangement, her reporting went underground, which greatly helped the whole affair. After the truth was revealed, we lost contact with her. Unexpectedly, we saw her on this train.

Logically, Charlotte should still be active in the Golden Flower Federation, but the scene behind her tells a different story. The vast background is not a green plain, but a dry desert—a huge expanse of sand.

The Golden Flower Federation is vast, and while it does have deserts, they are few and desolate places that wouldn't generate much news. Charlotte has no reason to go on vacation there, so the most likely answer is somewhere outside the Golden Flower Federation. In other words…

“Ishtar? How did Charlotte end up in Ishtar?” Yu Hong asked in surprise.

Actually, not only Yu Hong, but everyone, including us, was very surprised. Ishtar is a notorious dark magic kingdom, always closed off and not easily accepting outsiders. Unless it's an envoy, a top-tier merchant caravan, or a spy, it's difficult for anyone to enter casually. How did Charlotte manage to enter so openly for an interview?

Looking closely at the scene behind her, it seems there are many fires burning. I'm not a firefighter, so I can't tell anything wrong with ordinary flames, but based on the special intuition of a soldier and a tracker, I recognized what those flames were at a glance.

Piles of corpses!

Those flames weren't burning wood, but a large number of piled-up corpses. Only such large-scale burning of corpses could produce that kind of flame and thick smoke. In Ishtar, a human life is worth less than an earring; people die every day. Judging from the size of the bonfires, each fire likely contains at least two hundred bodies, and there are currently more than ten burning bonfires. A rough calculation suggests that at least three thousand bodies have been cremated—a staggering number even in Ishtar.

Behind such an illogical phenomenon lies a plausible explanation. The most likely answer to the sudden deaths of so many Ishtar residents is that some natural or man-made disaster has struck Ishtar.

"...The reporter is currently in Oregon, Ishtar, the only oasis within a 500-mile radius. Normally, it's bustling with people, with locals driving their livestock to the market to sell their goods. However, due to a recent outbreak of a mysterious plague with an alarming mortality rate, the local population has drastically decreased in just a few days."

Charlotte looked directly at the camera, speaking fluently without a trace of hesitation. The news she uttered left Ah Xue and the others looking at each other in dismay. They hadn't expected to arrive so inconveniently; Ishtar, amidst civil war, was also experiencing a plague—a combination

of natural and man-made disasters. I listened to the report, but I didn't find it particularly surprising. In a war-torn region, sanitation is naturally extremely poor; outbreaks of cholera and malaria are common, let alone a plague caused by rotting corpses polluting the environment.

Ishtar is a major power in human experimentation. Outsiders only know of their outstanding research in black magic, but they are unaware that their medicine is equally advanced, especially their high-ranking wizards skilled in human anatomy. Simply changing out of their robes and into white, they instantly transform into renowned physicians. Disasters like the zombie plague are child's play for Ishtar's medical technology; it's just a matter of whether they treat it or not. It's quite possible this is actually their biological weapons experiment—selecting one or two towns, wiping out all the inhabitants, and testing the lethality of their researched weapons.

(If it really is a biological weapon, isn't that stupid reporter in great danger over there? Hmm, something's not right. The stupid reporter spoke for several minutes, and a bunch of soldiers came and went behind her without anyone stopping her. This means that Ishtar did allow her to report, and she wasn't secretly filming. Why...?)

Ayumi and Neon started to worry, wondering if Oregon was on the other side of the Black Valley Road, and whether we would be affected by the plague. But more than that, I was concerned about the inconsistencies in the whole situation. The reception of this channel was also poor; the picture quickly became blurry, and Charlotte's voice became intermittent.

"The same epidemic is currently unfolding in the towns and cities of Ishtar, with patients springing up like mushrooms after rain..."

Before the entire picture disappeared, I vaguely heard this sentence, and the moment it entered my ears, a tidal wave of shock surged through my heart.

The epidemic wasn't just in Oregon, but had spread to most of Ishtar?

If this is true, everything will be very different. It means that something has really happened in Ishtar, and the situation is out of control. After all, the wizards of Ishtar are neither mad nor stupid; they wouldn't play with something that concerns the fate of the nation. Even if they were experimenting with biological weapons, they wouldn't have caused such a large part of the country to be engulfed in an epidemic.

If I had more information, I could organize and summarize it for further analysis. Unfortunately, the news broadcast has stopped, and I couldn't hear Charlotte's words clearly. I can only sigh helplessly.

But... why did the program suddenly stop?

Thinking of this question, I suddenly came back to my senses and immediately noticed that the faint whooshing sound of the wind outside the car had changed. I don't know when it started, but the wind had completely stopped. Apart from the metallic clanging of the wheels on the rails, there was not a single other sound outside. It was truly a world of utter silence.

The moment before a storm is always the quietest, but this characteristic is not only found in storms, but also in blizzards... the blizzard in Black Mountain.

As fate would have it, several hours after the train started moving, we finally encountered the infamous Black Mountain Pass blizzard, the one that renders all sorcerers powerless.

Looking out the window, the goose-feather-like white snow fell like a sudden downpour, covering the world outside in a blanket of silver. Distant mountain peaks and the coniferous forests beside the railway tracks were all obscured by the snow; it truly lived up to its name. The snow fell quickly and suddenly, without any prior warning.

After the blizzard arrived, Ah Xue and Neon noticed it, but apart from Ah Xue's brief dizziness, the others were largely unaffected. After all, the geomagnetic storm only affects sorcerers; Yu Ni and Yu Hong primarily relied on martial arts for their livelihood, so the geomagnetic storm had nothing to do with them.

(Ugh, this feels weird, I feel nauseous. Is this motion sickness?)

I was also affected by the blizzard. Although I couldn't move, a strong feeling of dizziness swept through my body relentlessly. I've experienced similar situations before. Logically, my magic should have stopped functioning, as if it had been completely stripped away. But this time was different. I could still feel my magic. Not only that, even the magic that had disappeared due to the backlash from the Hellish God of Lust was slowly flowing back. If I weren't in this stiff state, this unexpected surprise would have made me laugh out loud.

(Why is this happening? Is it some kind of interaction between the geomagnetic storm and the backlash from the god of lust? This is hard to figure out; I'll have to study it properly later. Uh, what was that sound?)

A series of deep, rumbling sounds indicated that the Longhorn Clown was switching its energy source. From those muffled thunderous noises, we confirmed this fact: the train's propulsion energy had shifted from magic to machinery. Although snow was falling heavily outside the windows, and ice beads were forming on the glass, the temperature inside the carriage hadn't decreased; in fact, it had risen slightly. As I suspected, this train was likely burning some kind of specially refined energy bricks as its power source, releasing a considerable amount of heat.

(This kind of thing could explode at any moment if not handled properly. There are no technicians on board right now. Is it really safe for us to travel like this?)

After a few seconds of these random thoughts, a knock on the door caught my attention and startled everyone inside.

"Who is it?"

Yu Hong asked, but the voice from outside the door was that of a completely unfamiliar woman, saying it was mealtime and the food had been delivered.

Even food delivery service! I was increasingly suspicious that the Longhorn Clown wasn't a military train, but a luxury sightseeing train. My perverted father must have spent a fortune building such a luxury. The Alibuda military alone couldn't possibly support such a huge expense; there must be some other shady dealings involved in the Third New Tokyo Metropolis's funding.

"Okay, leave the things at the door, we'll come get them ourselves."

Even on the train, Yu Hong remained vigilant. She had the elven maids leave the things at the door while they retreated to a safe distance. This was commendable, because even I, having escaped enemy pursuit by boarding the train, had momentarily forgotten the potential risks. If I could move, I would definitely reward Yu Hong handsomely.

However, while years of being a constable had cultivated her alertness, Yu Hong's strategic acumen remained lacking. So when she staggered to her feet and walked unsteadily towards the door, I was immediately startled.

It was perfectly normal for Xue to feel dizzy from the magnetic storm, but why was Yu Hong feeling dizzy while walking?

With this question in mind, I looked at Yu Ni and saw her yawning repeatedly, leaning against the wooden table as if extremely dizzy. A terrifying thought flashed through my mind:

(This is bad! Enemies have boarded the train and could ambush us at any moment!)

Previously, I hadn't considered that possibility because I was convinced "there couldn't be enemies on the train," but now that I realized this possibility, my thoughts immediately aligned.

If I were the one to attack, my approach would definitely be to wait for the magnetic storm, seal the magician's power first, and then deal with the martial artist. But a head-on confrontation would be foolish, so I would use various insidious tricks to weaken the enemy before launching an attack.

These thoughts flashed through my mind, but it was too late. When Yu Hong struggled to push open the door, in that instant, with a "bang," we heard Yu Hong scream in pain, and she was enveloped in a white mist.

Without even thinking, I knew that the white powder was eye-irritating lime, and this was... the beginning of a nightmare.

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