The villain's way to tame the protagonist

Ansel, who was not wearing the elegant black clothes he usually wore when traveling, but was just wearing casual clothes, smiled and sat next to Hitana.

"Because someone not only didn't eat dinner today, but also didn't come to bed when it was time, so I came to check on him." Anser raised his hand and touched Xitana's head. "You don't want to tell me something that's on your mind. This is not like you, Xier."

"..."

Xitana sighed and weakly put her face against Anser's head.

She seemed to have grown a little taller, probably about 1.84 meters tall. She was already quite scary tall, and if she got any taller, Anser would have to look up to see her.

"Anser..."

The girl gently held Anser's hand. Because of her body proportions, her hand was actually slightly bigger than Anser's. The soft and delicate touch completely enveloped Anser's palm.

Although she seemed to be the one with more power, she was weakly trying to gain strength from Anser.

"This world is really a place where one thing is worse than another."

Xitana whispered, "I thought I had a miserable life. I was looked down upon, often hungry, and treated like a stray dog ​​from the countryside... But now I realize that I am actually lucky enough."

"The people in the lower city of Strife Castle are like... just like what Lina said, they don't actually live like humans. They are just toys kept in a pit by the extraordinary people."

If she hadn't obtained the method to crack the collapse technique from Bone Knife, and if she hadn't found cooperation with the Revolutionary Army and let them take advantage of the battle to secretly lift the technique, Hitana didn't know how long she would have been trapped in the lower city, and how long those civilians... would have to continue to live as playthings.

"Then, I thought the civilians in the lower city were miserable enough, but I didn't expect this war..."

Xitana turned her head and looked down. At the foot of the ruined city wall, there were refugees gathering from all over the place.

Those who have the conditions may be able to set up tents with rags to block the cold wind. Those who don’t have the conditions can only try their best to huddle together for warmth and shiver in the night wind.

She couldn't bear to watch any longer, so she lowered her eyes and remained silent.

The war was too far away for Xitana, or rather, too far away for most people in the Empire.

But when the absolute existence that was above everything disappeared from his throne, and there was no one who could become the absolute that forced everyone to bow their heads, chaos gradually showed its fangs to the empire, and all of this... started from the bottom.

Xitana tightly grasped Anser's hand, and after a long silence, she said in a hoarse voice: "Anser, there is also a war in the North, right?"

Anser said in a soothing voice: "Everyone in your village has been led by Hydra. Don't worry too much."

Of course, he knew that Xitana was not only worried about this, so he added: "There are many things that even I cannot prevent. You are taking it too seriously now, which only adds to your troubles."

Young Hydra did not answer Hitana's question directly, because the war in the North was a real war, not a meaningless and absurd war like the Blood and Dust and Heaven and Earth that was caused by personal conflicts.

After the Gray Tower and Iron Blade jointly declared independence, the alliance broke down without warning. In order to compete for the sole right to rule the North, both sides tried to completely wipe out each other. As the birthplace of the Revolutionary Army and the most powerful region, in order to save innocent civilians from the war, the New World had to come out of the shadows. Six of the eleven fifth-rank commanders were stationed in the North, creating a three-way tug-of-war situation in the North. Even the death of extraordinary people has become commonplace, not to mention the civilians.

These things are not suitable for Xitana to know. In the north, Anser has more important arrangements, because it involves the extremely special Grand Duke of the Gray Tower.

Haven't you ever thought about saving the North that is about to be destroyed by war?

This question couldn't help but emerge in Ansher's mind, but the voice... seemed to be made by Ming Furo and Xitana together.

The young Hydra suddenly fell silent, but Hitana, who was also worried, did not notice the difference. She did not want to be comforted, so she shook her head and said:

"I won't think too much about it, Anser. I already knew that all I can take care of now is the things at hand."

"I'm just... a little sad."

Hitana is preparing to embark on the path of becoming the overlord that will dominate all living beings. However determined she is, she is only a sixteen-year-old girl now.

She had never experienced any real suffering or sorrow that could prompt her to awaken. She wanted to become strong enough, but the cruelty of this world made her confused and depressed.

Fortunately, there is still a place in this world where she can fully release her weakness.

"Anser...I may have to do many things that you can't control."

Xitana put her arms around Anser's waist and whispered softly, "Will you blame me?"

"If I blame you, would I bring you here?" Ansher asked with a smile, stroking Hitana's white hair over and over again as if he was comforting a big dog.

The girl's tall body softened, and she slowly leaned on Anser's thighs. She closed her eyes and responded with great peace of mind: "I know Anser won't do that. Only Anser won't do that. Only Anser..."

Her voice gradually became softer and softer, because Hitana had always believed that besides Ansher, there was another person who would never blame her and would definitely understand her.

But that person had changed, becoming a strange person that Hitana no longer recognized.

The young Hydra silently placed his hand on Hitana's face. The warmth from his palm made him hesitate for a moment.

In order to eliminate the possible risks that Marina might bring, pushing her into the most meaningless abyss for herself also means... the breakup between Marina and Sitana.

If that ordinary girl really had nothing else in her heart except herself, then Shitana would never be able to accept such a Marina.

Even if it's for Xi'er, if we stop now, there's still a chance for them to make peace. Do you want to...

The thought finally flashed through my mind, and that moment of hesitation was only a moment.

"Anser."

"Ok?"

"Although I'm afraid you'll hate it, I still want to say it again."

"what you want to say?"

Hitana turned her head and looked directly at Anser. Bright stars were reflected in her dark red eyes, and the will in her eyes was purer and more dazzling than the starlight.

"No more unavoidable evil."

She reached out her hand and stroked Anser's cheek: "I won't force you to do this, Anser. As long as you can use me to stop doing evil things, don't think about how to exploit yourself and your conscience. Just use me."

"Definitely, definitely..." The docile wolf hugged Anser's neck, put his cheek close to his, and said gently and firmly in his ear, "You must rely on me and believe in me, okay."

She blinked and smiled happily and relievedly:

"I think Anser brought me here because he wanted me to supervise these guys and help those poor refugees rebuild their homes."

"Don't worry, I won't let Anser down!"

Ansher's hand, which was stroking Xitana's cheek, paused slightly. In response to Xitana's words, he just smiled gently, as if he had given an answer, but it seemed that he was just silent.

"Ah, I feel much better after saying this!"

After staying in Anther's arms for a while, Shitana straightened up, stretched beautifully, and then kissed Anther with a smile.

"I really need to make things clear to Anser! I don't want to be an autistic freak like the dwarf."

Anser poked Xitana's cheek: "A Luo is not autistic now. She will be very angry if you say that to her."

"I'm angry if I want to... She can't do anything to me."

Xitana looked nonchalant: "I couldn't beat her when she was at the third level, but now... hmph, she is no match for me in bed or outside of it, let's see what confidence she has!"

At this point, Miss Wolf's face turned slightly red again. She leaned close to Anser's ear and whispered:

"Anse Anse... She quarreled with me again today, and I want to retaliate. Do you want to bully her together?"

Anser raised his eyebrows slightly: "If you want to do this, if Luo asks me to bully you, I will agree to her."

"Huh, her?" Xitana smiled contemptuously, "Who knows who will bully whom by then."

But after saying this, Hitana became somewhat aware that she was talking about some unhealthy topics, and her face suddenly turned red again. Once the emerging overlord came to the soft bed, no matter how majestic he was, he still had to lick the tail of the magic snake in the end.

"Ahem! I'll go find something to eat first. I'm a little hungry after not having dinner. I'll be leaving first, Anser!"

The blushing girl coughed twice, kissed Ansel finally, then jumped out of his arms. After a few jumps, her figure disappeared into the night.

Before long, the iron-gray particles condensed into the petite and lovely scholar Miss Qie beside Ansher.

"Finished flirting with your puppy?"

She said this expressionlessly, then climbed onto Anther's lap and sat down where Xitana had just been lying, frowning slightly.

"...It's still so warm."

Although she is always sharp-tongued, Ming Furo is always considerate and gives Ansel space.

Being hugged by Xitana, who has grown into a big dog, or Ming Fuluo, who is holding a small doll, no matter which experience it is, it can make people jealous to the point of red eyes. Master Anser, who can have these two experiences at will, rested his chin on Ming Fuluo's head and said with a smile: "I took a walk around the area today. What do you think?"

"It sucks."

Ming Fuluo gave the same answer as Xitana in a concise and clear manner.

"Both the refugees who need relief and the areas that need reconstruction are extremely difficult to deal with... If the little princess has the ability and courage to command the majority of extraordinary people to participate in the reconstruction work, it will be quite difficult otherwise. Besides..."

Besides, even if we can really get the extraordinary people to participate in the reconstruction work, can they really do it well?

Ming Fuluo didn't know the answer to this question. She could only be thankful that Xitana was there, but it was impossible for Xitana to be in every corner every minute and every second.

“War…” the woman whispered in a complicated tone, “It’s something that shouldn’t exist.”

As someone who had truly witnessed the horrors of war, she didn't want to see this scene even more than Hitana. If nothing unexpected happened, her etheric firearms played a significant role in the war between Tianrang and Xuechen.

"Anser."

Ming Fuluo, who was being embraced, suddenly said, "From now on, I probably won't be with you all the time."

Anser was not surprised: "You want to contribute to the reconstruction, right?"

"…It's just that some new ideas need to be put into practice. Besides, Babel Tower has accepted so much investment in Hydra Territory for nothing, and it's time to give you some tangible returns. If some equipment can be successful here, then in Hydra Territory…"

Ming Fuluo started with a series of convincing reasons, but gradually became speechless under Ansel's half-smiley gaze, and finally punched him in embarrassment.

"What are you looking at! I...I do want to help with the reconstruction, but this is just a byproduct...Okay, this is my main purpose, are you satisfied?"

Anser suppressed his laughter and gently pinched Ming Fuluo's face, but was slapped away by the latter in annoyance: "You still need to learn to be more honest, Luo."

“I’ve always been honest!”

Ming Fuluo first said this very loudly, and then whispered: "I'm sorry, Ansel, I can't always be with you."

"How can you make me sound like some pathetic guy who would be useless without a woman?"

The young Hydra laughed heartily: "I never thought of tying you to me forever. Do you remember what I said to you, Luo?"

"Yeah." Ming Fuluo's purple eyes were filled with tenderness that only Anser could see. "You have to live for yourself, right?"

"Aren't you very clear about this?"

Anser buried his head in Ming Fuluo's hair and said gently: "Continue to find your own way. If you have no direction, come to me anytime."

Ming Furo held Ansher's wrist wearing her "real body" and sighed with some helplessness and relief.

"In this regard, I am still far inferior to that stupid dog."

"Xi'er's open-mindedness and clarity are innate. No one can learn it, just like no one can reach your level, Luo."

"Don't count you out." Ming Fuluo leaned gently against Anser's chest, "I'll be very lonely."

"Hmm? Will you? You obviously couldn't do that before."

"Go to hell!"

"Ha ha ha ha--"

The tenderness with Ming Furo is another different kind of warmth and happiness. Ansel sometimes feels that the scholar lady, who is five years older than Xitana and has a very indifferent personality, is much cuter than the big dog.

"I have some ideas on how to do it. With Xitana here, she can help me a lot. Don't worry about me."

Ming Fuluo kissed Anser's cheek: "If you need my strength, you must call me immediately."

"You never thought of tying me to your side forever, but I have already chosen to be with you forever. Don't forget it, Anser."

After saying that, she looked up at the sky and said, "It seems that your men have something to ask you... Then I will leave first. I still have a lot of things to consider now."

She pecked Anser's lips for the last time, and without giving Anser a chance to say goodbye, her figure turned into particles and disappeared without a trace.

Ansher touched his lips gently, a faint smile appearing on his face.

At this time, a pitch-black crow had already landed from the night sky, but seeing that Anser was thinking, it did not make a sound. It quietly folded its wings and stood aside.

"…Any news, Raven?"

The young Hydra asked after a few seconds.

"Yes, the gate to the maze that Nalan discovered will be opened soon, in about three days. In addition, we have found five gates with active fire elements, seven gates with high strength but very low exploration, and three unstable gates..."

Without the white-haired girl summarizing everything, Anser quietly listened to Crow's report of all the news. He didn't find it complicated at all and quickly made a plan in his mind, except...

The young man subconsciously turned his head to look. In the ruined city under the dark night, in addition to a large number of refugees, there were also two girls whom he trusted most in his life, who were about to start their own paths.

My parents are not here, and neither are the previous generation’s concubines. They...are not here to accompany me either.

Suddenly, I was walking alone again.

Anser did not feel lonely, but there was an emotion rising in his heart that he could not express in words.

The young Hydra thought about the determination in Xitana and Mingfuluo's hearts, their admirable resolve, and thought of... the same words they had said to him.

[Anser must want to help them]