The villain daughter did all kinds of things

"Yes, with your help, Emery, and my own efforts, that wicked elf's scheme will definitely fail!"

Yulia confidently clenched her fist again and eagerly asked:

"Then what can I do? Emerald, you're very smart and have a great intelligence network, you should already know what her conspiracy is, right?"

"Yeah, pretty much. Actually, it's quite easy to guess."

Emery chuckled softly, not revealing the answer directly, but instead guiding Julia to think for herself:

"Think about it, what is the biggest difference between Locke City, a third-tier city, and other third-tier cities in the Federation? Once you understand this, you should be able to figure out why that extreme elf chose to target Locke City."

"...What makes Locke City different from other third-tier cities?"

Yulia frowned; she was really bad at thinking about these kinds of problems, and even her golden twin tails twisted a few times in confusion.

"Because there's a super-large copper mine here? Because there's a black market for elven slaves here? It can't be just because you, Emery, are here, can it?"

"Unfortunately, it's not as bad as you described."

Emery shrugged:

"While the super-large mines and the black market for elven slaves are features of Locke City, many other third-tier cities also have similar features. Therefore, I, the young lady of Melson, am the most unique thing about Locke City at present."

"...Tsk, although I already knew that Emeryte, you have a big background, but hearing you say that now just makes me feel so arrogant."

Yulia puffed out her cheeks:

"So, that evil elf's target is you, Emery?"

"Ah."

Emery readily expressed her affirmation:

“If her thought process and actions are logical, then her ultimate goal in staying in Locke City must be me—to kill me, which could very well trigger another war between humans and elves.”

"This...Amelie, are you that important to me?"

Yulia was still a little skeptical.

"Because I am the eldest daughter of the Melson family."

Emery shrugs:

"This assassination attempt on me is undoubtedly a provocation against the Melson family. More importantly, my family actually supports the war, so my death will definitely become an excuse for those old folks in my family to attack the elves. Unless the elves can accept a whole bunch of unreasonable compensation, the probability of war breaking out will be very high."

"Oh? Emerald, your family is also on the side of war? Why is that?"

Yulia was even more puzzled:

"Didn't you just say that capitalists also need a peaceful and stable environment to do business?"

"That depends on what kind of business it is."

Amélie looked at Julia with amusement:

"I'm going to run a business based on idols, so naturally I need a peaceful and stable environment. After all, people can only have the leisure to chase after stars when they are financially secure, right? If people are struggling to make ends meet, who would have the time to watch my idol superhero movies or buy merchandise?"

“But my family is different. Even if you’re slow to react in this area, Julia, you should know what kind of business the Melson family does, right? Our family’s biggest client has always been the Federal military.”

“Oh right, Emery, your family is actually the largest arms dealer in the world… you could even say it’s a monopolistic arms dealer.”

Yulia suddenly realized what was happening and covered her forehead again:

"For arms dealers, profits are naturally maximized during wartime, so if you die and war breaks out, it would actually benefit your family?"

"Yes."

Emery nodded slightly, her expression turning somewhat sorrowful:

"So even the seemingly powerful M-class squads can't be relied on. It's hard to say whether they might be secretly following orders from some old man in the family, deliberately making mistakes at crucial moments, so that I would sacrifice myself for the family's interests... Never doubt the capitalists' bottom line, Yulia. In the face of huge enough profits, a daughter and granddaughter are nothing. At worst, they can just die and be replaced."

"Ugh... Emerald, you're so pitiful~~"

Yulia's eyes welled up with tears, but she quickly regained her composure and made a resolute expression.

"Don't worry! I would never betray my friends, and I will definitely stop the war! So, Emerald, I will protect you! Although my combat experience may not be enough, and I may not be able to defeat that evil elf, I am quite strong and can act as your human shield, giving you a chance to escape when things get dangerous... A young lady like you should have quite a few of those life-saving magical artifacts, right?"

"Yeah, I knew you were the only one I could rely on, Julia."

Emerald seemed very moved and appeared somewhat vulnerable.

She naturally took Yulia's hand, and Yulia, still dizzy, didn't refuse. The two of them sat down on a chair, very close to each other.

Seeing this, Emerald became even more audacious, rubbing the black stockings of her toes against the white stockings on Julia's calves while lightly scratching Julia's palms with her fingers and gently blowing air into Julia's earlobe:

"Then for the next few days, I'll be relying on Yulia to protect me closely... Whether it's eating, bathing, or sleeping, we'll be together, okay?"

"Uh... don't!"

As it turned out, this was indeed a bit too hasty. Yulia escaped from the chair like she was being launched, her blonde twin tails swaying wildly, steam rising from her head.

Even if it meant protecting you closely, I wouldn't sleep with you! You wish!

Chapter 78 Yulia's Astounding Wisdom (16/20)

"Hahahahaha..."

Seeing Julia's shy yet exasperated expression, Emery laughed heartily:

"Don't worry, you silly Yulia, I was just teasing you and playing around. I won't really make you sleep with me."

"Speaking of which, it's the kind of girl like you, who's shy and knows how to reject me, that's the most fun to tease. As for those scheming girls who'll take off their clothes and crawl over to me at the slightest beckoning of my finger, I got pretty tired of them years ago."

"you……!"

Yulia was even more embarrassed and stomped her feet in frustration:

"Just because I reject you, you flirt with me all the time? If I were to act like those manipulative women and deliberately try to please you, would you let me go?"

"will not."

Amelie's smile deepened:

"If you, Yulia, stop rejecting my teasing and even deliberately cater to me, then of course I'll go along with it and devour you... You know what? I've been lusting after you for a long time."

So you're saying I'm destined to be teased and devoured by you no matter what?

Yulia stood with her hands on her hips, her eyes wide:

"But I really didn't do it, can't you just let me go?"

"Many noodles are straight before they go into the pot. Similarly, many women don't think they are virgins before they are seduced."

Amelie gently shook her finger:

“I’ve investigated your past, Yulia, and I’ve been keeping an eye on your present… You’ve never dated any man, or even shown any interest in any man. Instead, you often get shy when I tease you… Are you really not a virgin?”

"I'm not! Absolutely not!"

Yulia is very stubborn:

"Does disliking men mean you have to be a demon? I'm not interested in romance; can't I just enjoy fighting monsters?"

"Ha~~"

Amelie remained silent, only smiling at Julia.

"Gu..."

After being stared at for a while, Yulia slumped back down, feeling utterly exhausted, and sighed.

"Speaking of which, someone as important as Emery, you would usually use forceful methods to get the girls you can't have, right? So why have you never used them on me?"

"It's simple. I'm attracted to your body, Yulia, but I value your talent even more."

Emery answered very readily:

"Didn't I tell you about my startup plan? In my hero idol project, you are indispensable, and you are even destined to become the core of the team. Forcing myself on you might give me a few nights of pleasure, but it will most likely cause a falling out with you and result in the loss of an important talent."

"I understand!"

Upon hearing this, Yulia's eyes immediately lit up, revealing an astonishing wisdom:

"So, as long as I work hard for you, Emery, and always make myself more valuable as an employee than as a female companion, you'll have to endure it even if you lust after me?"

"Pfft, more or less."

Emery couldn't help but laugh again, and nodded anyway:

"If you, Julia, continue to be an excellent employee, I will indeed restrain my lust for your body, and at most, I will tease you a little occasionally."

"Hmph, I will absolutely not let you, you wicked woman, get your way!"

Yulia leaned back with her nostrils flared, but couldn't help feeling a little smug.

If a super-rich heiress like Emery can both desire his beautiful body and appreciate his outstanding talents, then he must be a winner in life, right?

After digressing a few sentences, the two returned to Viliana.

"I'm touched that you want to protect me, and I like you even more now, Julia."

Emerald's smile faded, and she said seriously:

"But unfortunately, if you, Julia, really continue to protect me closely, the final result of this matter will likely be that Locke City suffers some kind of great disaster, with corpses strewn everywhere and countless dead and injured."

"what?"

Yulia was taken aback:

"Why?"

"Think about it..."

Amelie once again offered her earnest advice:

"I've used my vast network of connections and intelligence to pretty much figure out Viriana's current situation, but what about Viriana? How much does she know about me? How much does she know about my predicament?"

“As an extremist who believes in elven supremacy, Viliana would never cooperate with any human, so we can rule out the possibility that there is a mole in my family who has colluded with her. That means the information she can obtain is very limited.”

“She knows I am Melson’s daughter, she knows I am the actual controller of Locke City, she knows I have an M-level squad by my side, and she knows you, Julia.”

"Yulia, since you've fought her before, you should know how badly she was beaten by the M22 squad, right? Do you really think she would force her way to my side to assassinate me when she knew she was no match for the M22 squad?"

"emmmm..."

Yulia racked her brains for a moment, trying to answer:

"I don't think so. When it comes to assassinating important figures, the success rate is usually only the first time. After that, the important figure will be more vigilant or simply go into hiding."

"That wicked elf has witnessed the methods of the M22 team, so she should understand that her chances of winning in a head-on confrontation are very low. Therefore, she will definitely try to create an opportunity for herself and lure the M22 team away..."

"what!"

As she spoke, Yulia seemed to have figured it out herself:

"Amelie, do you mean that the evil elf might somehow cause disaster and chaos in Locke City, and then take the opportunity to assassinate you?"

"Not bad, it seems your brain isn't just for show after all, Yulia... I thought it was only good-looking and useless~~"

Amelie teased Julia again, then said seriously:

"Based on my own speculation and the analysis of the think tank, there is a high probability that Viliana will first create disaster and chaos in Locke City in order to assassinate me."

"Of course I can send the M22 squad to Locke City for disaster relief, but the M22 squad's primary mission is to protect my safety. When they determine that my orders will endanger themselves, they have the right and the obligation to refuse my orders and prioritize my protection."

"In other words, before Viliana is defeated, the M22 squad may very well stand by and watch Locke City suffer countless casualties without doing anything."

“In this situation, if even you, Julia, are by my side to protect me, then Locke City is truly doomed… Even if you rush there immediately, it might be too late.”

"So my task is actually no different from usual, which is to constantly patrol and protect everyone in Locke City, and stop the evil elves' plot as soon as possible?"

Yulia nodded softly, but her expression was somewhat worried:

"But wouldn't that put you in danger, Emery? Didn't you say that the M22 squad might deliberately make a mistake at a crucial moment and sacrifice you?"

Chapter 79 Yulia's Heartbeat Was Chaotic (17/20)

"Oh? Yulia, are you worried about me? I'm so happy~~"

Emerald first teased Julia with a charming smile, but seeing Julia blush again, she quickly turned cold and said seriously:

“I will indeed take some risks, but Julia, you don’t need to worry too much. After all, I am the daughter of the Melson family. I may not be very talented in magic cultivation, but I still have quite a few magical artifacts for self-defense. Even if the M22 squad were to deliberately make a mistake, or even if they were to collude with Viliana to assassinate me, I am confident that I can save my life. However…”

Amelie paused for a moment after speaking:

“If you really want to help me, Julia, there is indeed something that can help you, and it will also help you defeat Viliana.”

"Oh? What's the matter?"