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"No need," El interrupted her. "I'm leaving."
Although the female assassin was disappointed at not getting more commission and tips, she knew she couldn't disobey the customer, so she quickly bowed and said, "We'll see you out right away." With that, she personally led the way.
El followed behind her, seemingly nonchalant, but in reality, he was silently planning his next move. His immediate priority was to return to the suite and meet up with Freya and the others to get a head start.
Next, we can wait and see what Jinno does next—this woman will likely contact him to discuss the "loan to buy the Sirens." At that time, we can take the opportunity to control her and extract more information from her.
In short, so far, everything is still within the plan.
El knew very well that the greedy "Golden Palace" was not only her source of wealth, but also the source of her power.
She used her power to turn stones into gold and the wealth she acquired without working to win people's hearts and build a private army. It can be said that she was extremely shameless, and this advantage must be broken.
Once Medona escapes, given her intense hatred for the Golden Palace, she will inevitably cause devastating destruction and immense chaos.
Casualties are probably unavoidable, but we must find ways to minimize them and not let it turn into an indiscriminate massacre.
Those slaves, prostitutes, and merchants... they were merely the backdrop for political struggles. To have them sacrificed for Maddie's ambitions was not only cruel but also utterly unnecessary.
The foundation of an empire lies in its people, in order, and in prosperity. To risk everything for the throne, even at the cost of a city's destruction, is to put the cart before the horse.
Therefore, the attack must target Mati's core assets, such as the Golden Palace itself, her elite troops, her stockpiled supplies, and the merchants who depend on her.
At that time, all the destruction that Medrona caused will become evidence of her incompetence.
Some Thoughts on Chapter 138
Back at the door of the luxurious suite, Al pushed it open and was greeted by three pairs of concerned eyes.
"Oh, our master is back so soon? Was the surprise Jin Gong prepared for you not surprising enough, or did you miss us?"
Freya leaned back on the sofa, fiddling with a gem she'd somehow managed to pry off, and gave him a flirtatious wink.
The cold expression on El's face vanished instantly, replaced by a gentle smile as if he were facing his lover. He strode over, pulled Erin, who was closest to him, into his arms, kissed the back of her hand, and then sat down with her in his arms, saying softly, "It's not exactly a surprise. More importantly, I've found out something else. About a few years ago, Greed organized a fleet to go to the Endless Sea and ventured deep into the Eye of the Storm, where they captured a legendary dragon. The treasures the dragon had accumulated over the years, along with many rare marine creatures, all became Greed's spoils. It seems that few people know about this."
“My God, a dragon!” Eileen exclaimed, her eyes filled with disbelief. “I’ve never seen a live dragon before.”
Even Freya, who was well-traveled and knowledgeable, showed a look of surprise on her charming face and quietly sat up straight.
“That’s right.” El nodded, his hand unconsciously caressing the soft flesh of Eileen’s waist. “And what’s even more unexpected is that the dragon is now imprisoned in a brothel.”
The atmosphere in the room instantly became heavy.
"Ah, a brothel?" This time it was Yi Shuang's turn to exclaim in surprise, a hint of sympathy flashing in her eyes. "This is just too much."
“It’s not what you think.” El shook his head with a chuckle and explained, “They took the dragon, pulled out its claws and teeth, sharpened its teeth, put it in shackles, and locked it up on a fake stage to play the role of a clown for people’s amusement.”
"What is she after in her greed?" Freya asked the key question, her brows furrowing slightly. "Just to make money? The price is far too high."
Venturing deep into the eye of the storm to capture a legendary dragon is no easy task; it inevitably involves enormous risks and may even require sacrificing the lives of many of your men.
“I don’t know.” El shook his head and guessed, “Personally, I’m more inclined to believe that there’s something she needs to advance in the Eye of the Storm or in the dragon’s treasure, which is why she’s willing to go on an expedition at all costs.”
He then changed the subject, saying, "But you should just take these things with a grain of salt; after all, we're here on vacation."
Eileen and Yishuang both nodded obediently, but Freya's beautiful eyes flashed with a meaningful look. Was he really just here for a vacation? Or was he already planning to do something dangerous, but just didn't want to involve them and ruin their good mood?
In short, the topic was thus easily dropped.
……
Speaking of which, ever since she fell in love with him, Freya has had many dreams about him. For ordinary people, dreams are just dreams, but for the Mossy Succubus, dreams are a kind of warning.
The dream that left the deepest impression on her was the night El forcefully took her anus. After returning home, she dreamed of the scene when she lost her virginity. In the dream, she was on a luxurious bed, naked with him. She bit her lip, her shy expression like that of a pure young girl. She wrapped her tail around his waist, moaning and blooming beneath him. In his eyes, besides pity and affection, there was also some helplessness and guilt. She could never understand where this guilt came from. Now that the moment was about to arrive, she seemed to understand a little.
As night deepened, four naked bodies lay intertwined on the luxurious bed, embracing each other tightly. Freya, like a mother, stretched out her arms to hold them all in her embrace, a happy smile on her beautiful face. El's head was pressed tightly against her full breasts, his bare back making close contact with her flat stomach.
Eileen, like a younger sister, nestled in her brother El's warm embrace, fast asleep. She held Yishuang in her arms, who was sleeping the most comfortably. She lay directly on El, burying her face in his chest, pressed tightly against his bare chest.
El's penis had already softened, but it remained inside Yi Shuang's tight, beautiful vagina, held tightly by her flower path. Slowly, it became aroused again, thrusting deep inside. This continued unconsciously, over and over again, and even in her sleep, he didn't forget to tease her.
Not long after, El woke up naturally after ejaculating. The afterglow of the passion seemed to still linger around him, making him feel both comfortable and somewhat tired.
He moved his body carefully, trying not to disturb his three lovers sharing the bed. Yi Shuang's soft body pressed tightly against him, her flower path still unconsciously contracting slightly, as if trying to hold onto the warmth and hardness that had just withdrawn. El held his breath and gently pulled himself away from that intoxicating tight embrace. Yi Shuang let out a muffled whimper in her sleep, similar to the meow of a kitten, her body twitched unconsciously, and then she fell into a deep sleep again.
Eileen frowned slightly and moved, as if sensing his departure. Instinctively, she pressed herself even closer to Freya. Moonlight shone through the gaps in the not-quite-closed curtains, bathing them in a breathtakingly beautiful light.
El admired the scene quietly for a moment, then stepped barefoot onto the carpet and silently walked to the huge French windows. Through the gap in the curtains, he looked at the dazzling night scene outside, gazing into the distance. His blurry reflection was mirrored on the glass.
He had a vague feeling, something he couldn't quite put his finger on, as if the age of knights was gradually fading away from him, and this magnificent, sleepless city before him was very likely a microcosm of countless cities in the future.
There are also deeper aspects to this: the ubiquitous luxury of the Golden Palace did not simply come from the accumulation of gold and jewels, but rather from a subversive force at the forefront of the times, such as the elevator platform that easily replaced the stairs. There are many such examples. On the one hand, destruction was necessary, and on the other hand, learning from the enemy was an essential task.
If one could master this power, perhaps one could also build such a dazzling golden palace.
After a while, he heard a noise, turned his head slightly, and glanced at Freya sleeping peacefully on the bed. Her long eyelashes trembled very slightly, and her breathing remained steady and long.
El found it amusing, realizing she was pretending to be asleep.
But since Freya neither got out of bed nor opened her eyes, and instead chose to silently accompany him in this way, he didn't intend to expose her.
Chapter 139 Jin Nuo's Seduction
Over the next two days, Al took Freya, Irene, and Eisou to the top restaurants and luxurious baths of the Golden Palace, and also watched a grand opera starring their old acquaintance Catherine, whose value had soared since the Dionysian Festival, and whose ticket prices had also risen accordingly.
During this time, Freya was in her element, and Erin gradually began to enjoy herself, no longer acting like a naive commoner girl.
Al diligently played his role as a spoiled aristocrat, except for one thing: he never mentioned the purchase of the Sirens, as if the stunning glimpse of them had been overshadowed by other stimuli.
However, this somewhat deliberate "forgetting" made the butler, Jin Nuo, uneasy. To catch this rare, discerning guest—or rather, a sucker—Jin Nuo was already waiting outside the suite on the evening of the third day, when El and his group returned from their sightseeing. Her attire today was noticeably more elaborate than before: a fitted deep purple velvet dress accentuated her mature, full curves; the neckline was just right, revealing her delicate collarbone and a hint of cleavage; her makeup was also more alluring than usual, with slightly upturned eyeliner; her hair was styled carefully; and she even wore a light perfume.
"Your Excellency, ladies, good evening." Jinno bowed gracefully, her gaze lingering briefly on Freya before settling on El again. "I've come to remind you that the 'Golden Night' salon is about to open. It's a rare opportunity, and I remember you mentioned before that you were interested in experiencing it yourself, so you asked me to make a reservation for you. I think you haven't changed your mind yet, have you?" Her voice was softer and more alluring than usual, carrying a hint of seduction.
Freya leaned against El's chest, feigning surprise, "Oh, it's already the weekend, sir? Shall we go take a look? We agreed on that before." As she spoke, she rubbed her ample breasts against his arm.
A smile appeared on El's face as he put his arm around Freya's slender waist and coaxed, "Then let's go see for ourselves." His gaze then fell on Jinno's meticulously made-up face, and he chuckled, "Hmm, Miss Jinno seems particularly radiant tonight?"
A sly smile flashed in Jin Nuo's eyes as he bowed slightly. "Your Excellency is too kind. It is my honor to serve you and your wife. Please follow me."
After saying that, Jinno led El and Freya to the venue of the Golden Night. The decorations here were slightly more understated than those outside, but the materials used were obviously more exquisite and solid.
There's no hustle and bustle of a casino, no grand scenes of an amusement park, and no lively atmosphere of an auction house. Instead, it's like an alternative pub, with the space cleverly divided into many semi-open booths. Each booth is shrouded in soundproofing magic, ensuring both openness and a certain degree of privacy. It may sound contradictory, but that's the truth—you can see all sorts of goods that the sellers take out, but you can't hear the specific bids from the buyers.
El looked around and quickly spotted a variety of goods, such as dazzling jewelry, scrolls that faintly emanated magical energy, priceless antiques from the human empire era, and even some contraband in exquisite containers. Most striking of all, some booths had scantily clad women kneeling quietly with blank stares, just as Jinno had said before, the customers themselves were "commodities" waiting to be sold.
Jinno led El and Freya to a VIP booth. As soon as they sat down, a greedy slave with golden eyes silently served them fine wine.
“Let me reiterate, the rules here are very simple, Your Excellency.” Jinno personally poured a glass of amber champagne for El, her body leaning slightly forward, her snow-white pubic hair faintly visible. “Here, the pricing power of the goods belongs entirely to you; whatever you think it is worth, that is its value.”
Soon, the transaction officially began. A richly dressed young nobleman came to the booth opposite El and mysteriously pulled out a dagger. "This dagger is my family heirloom. It is coated with a deadly poison, enough to kill a dragon. In my heart, it is worth... worth a vineyard!"
A poisoned dagger
[Quality: Green]
[Item Description: A dagger coated with highly poison; attacks will inflict a poison effect.]
“But it’s worthless to me.” El chuckled and said deliberately, “Only conspirators would resort to such petty tricks as assassination.”
The young nobleman panicked and drew his dagger. "Take another look! This dagger of mine is coated with deadly poison." For some reason, to prove he was telling the truth, he stuck out his tongue and licked the dagger. He immediately foamed at the mouth and passed out.
El was stunned, not expecting to encounter such a clown. She subconsciously looked at Jinno, who was standing to the side. Jinno was also clearly surprised by this, and looked speechless. After a brief conversation with the person in charge, she sent the unconscious young nobleman to the emergency room.
This absurd scene was just a minor episode and did not attract any excessive attention. After all, every minute, some people "find a bargain" while others are scammed.
"It seems the Golden Night is nothing special after all," El said, setting down his glass in a flat tone.
"Is that all?" Jin Nuo's voice suddenly drew closer, a warm breath brushing against El's ear.
Before anyone knew it, she had sat down next to El, so close that he could smell her alluring perfume. Her full thighs were pressed against his legs, intentionally or unintentionally.
“Your Excellency, your words are rather biased. If you don’t actively display your wealth, how can anyone come to trade with you? However, I do know your strength, and you can trade with me. Now, what is it that you most desire deep down?” Her fingertips, with a hint of provocation, lightly traced El’s chest. “I guess it is, that siren.”
Freya watched the scene unfold, her eyes slightly cold, but she didn't react. She simply picked up her wine glass and took small sips.
El turned her head, her gaze deep as she looked at Jinno, who was standing close to her. Her golden eyes appeared particularly alluring in the hazy light, and her meticulously painted red lips were slightly parted, her breath sweet as orchids.
This guy, finally couldn't sit still anymore?
“Siren?” El gently lifted Kinno’s chin with his fingertips, forcing her to look at him directly, his thumb lingering intimately on her smooth jawline. “No, no, no, I’ve thought it through. You’ve said a lot, but after all, I can’t really go and fuck a fish.”
“Right now, that fish isn’t as alluring to me as you.” His gaze became extremely aggressive, as if he were truly attracted to the mature and beautiful butler before him.
Jin Nuo sneered inwardly. Just as expected, men can't resist the temptation of beauty.
She tilted her head back slightly, her eyes glazed, her red lips parted, and her voice carried a deliberate panting: "So, if I'm willing to spend the night with you, what extras are you willing to offer?" She pressed her body even closer, her soft breasts almost touching El's face.
Freya slammed her wine glass heavily on the table, clearly displeased. "This is so boring. I'm going back now," she said, using the opportunity to slip away.
No one seemed to care whether she stayed or left. El slowly leaned close to Jinno's ear, his voice as soft as a lover's whisper: "Miss Jinno, guess why I want you so much?"
Just as Jin Nuo was about to continue flirting with him, El's next words were like a poisoned dagger, instantly piercing her heart: "Because what I want is all the secrets about the Golden Palace in your mind."
Jin Nuo's body stiffened instantly, and the allure in her eyes vanished. She wanted to push him away and scream to warn him, but it was too late!
The power of lust is activated silently, and the two powers begin to vie for power.
"Ah~" Jin Nuo only managed to let out a short groan before collapsing into El's arms as if her bones had been removed.
Her proud willpower proved incredibly fragile before this supreme evil authority, and even the mental imprint left by greed could not protect her—something El had already tested on the poor "Three of Hearts".
Her eyes instantly became empty and lost, then filled with an absolute obedience and longing for the master before her.
Al held her limp body in his arms, their posture intimate as if embracing a newly dating lover. His lips were still pressed against her earlobe, but his voice was no longer gentle.
“Look me in the eyes, you bitch. Now, tell me the answers I want. Spit out everything you know about that voyage, without holding back a single word.”
Jin Nuo's body trembled slightly in El's arms, daring not to resist in the slightest, only absolute obedience remaining: "Yes, Master..."
"Deep within the eye of the storm lies a temple of the sea goddess, who holds a divine artifact, the Golden Trident. Lord Greed needs the power of the laws contained within it to perfect his authority; otherwise, she will eventually turn into gold. To be precise, her days are numbered."
This crucial information, uncontrollably spilled from the completely dominated Jinno's mouth, caught El's eye.
Chapter 140 Emergency Situation
However, something unexpected happened next. Jinno's body trembled violently in El's arms. Beneath her originally smooth and delicate skin, an unsettling golden hue began to emanate, as if molten gold was seeping from her bones and internal organs, slowly eroding her flesh. The backlash of betraying greed had begun—she was being ruthlessly transformed into the purest gold by the laws of greed.
"Master... save me," Jin Nuo pleaded desperately.
El's eyes were cold, devoid of any pity. He had long anticipated that greed had laid a trap, but he hadn't expected the backlash to come so quickly.
It seems he's in trouble now too.
He quickly took off his coat and covered Jin Nuo's exposed shoulders, preparing to take her away from here. He used the power of lust to forcibly suppress the rampant power of greed within Jin Nuo, slowing down the process of becoming golden, but this was only a temporary measure.
At this critical moment, the other staff members of the Golden Palace also noticed and quietly gathered around.
A waiter said politely, "I'm sorry, Your Excellency, it seems there's been a slight mishap here. We have to suspect that you and your personal butler have made some kind of shady deal, which would be detrimental to the Golden Palace's interests. Please cooperate with us to conduct an inspection inside."
Al's internal alarm bells rang, but his expression remained calm. "If I remember correctly, this is the venue for the Golden Night."
The waiter paused for a moment, then said, "You're right."
"Perhaps we can make a deal. Tell me, what additional incentive do I need to offer to keep you quiet?"
The waiter's breathing became heavy instantly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. A greedy thought quietly took root in his mind. Suddenly, he bowed respectfully to El, revealing a knowing smile: "Your Excellency is indeed a wise man. Please follow me."
El sneered inwardly, thinking to himself, "As expected, as long as the price is right, merchants will sell the noose that strangles them."
A crisis concerning the Golden Palace was thus concealed under the rules personally set by greed.
After leaving the venue, El didn't dare to delay and helped Jin Nuo, whose body was getting heavier and colder, to walk quickly towards his suite.
Freya had been waiting for a long time. Seeing El holding the now-golden Jinno, a hint of seriousness flashed across her charming face. She pushed Erin and Yishuang back into the room, telling them not to come out.
"What's wrong with her?"
“She has been devoured by the power of greed.” El placed Jinno on the carpet and took off her gorgeous dress. The sight before her made Freya, the warden, gasp. Her skin had turned a dazzling gold color, and it was still spreading.
"Did you get any valuable information?" Freya asked quickly.
“Hmm.” El spoke very quickly, “But you don’t need to get involved from now on. I can handle things better on my own.”
As he spoke, he used the system's [Synthesized] potion, sparing no effort and doing his utmost to save Jin Nuo, but it was all in vain. As the last glimmer of light in Jin Nuo's eyes completely went out, her body finally transformed into a lifelike pure gold statue.
El stood up expressionlessly, looking at the "golden statue" on the ground. Although he didn't want to admit it, he had underestimated his opponent this time. If any of his beloved women were lying on the ground in gold now, it would be a price he couldn't afford.
A good knight doesn't suffer immediate losses!
"Let's go, right now." El quickly put the pure gold statue into his backpack.
Freya nodded and tacitly packed her bags. Eileen and Yishuang followed closely behind, their faces showing surprise but no complaints.
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