The villain's way to tame the protagonist

Marina, if it were you, if you knew that you would become the chess piece of fate to stop me and defeat me, you would definitely agree with me without hesitation, right?

Since you love me so blindly, please fall into the abyss for me to win this game.

*

Three hours, twenty-seven minutes, sixteen seconds later.

Bracher Blooddust, died at the hands of the legendary adventurer Faust.

Chapter 1.1: The Lost Devil and the Dark Witch (W)

Grand Duke Xuechen died in a very miserable way.

The soul was strangled to pieces and the body was torn into pieces, with no possibility of resurrection.

It was impossible to search his soul to obtain the life-draining ritual, and his palace was looted and destroyed, with no records of the ritual being found.

At any other time, the absence of such an evil demon and such cruel and vicious witchcraft rituals in the world would be a good thing worth celebrating.

But now, none of the fifth-level extraordinary people who were summoned were happy.

"Have those rituals and spells been preserved?"

In the clean and tidy ordinary wooden house, Anser looked out the window at the refugees crowded in the city and asked calmly.

Although Anser had done his best in this urgently planned "assassination", it was still too crude. It didn't take much time for many people to notice the clues and abnormalities.

But it just so happens that there is not much time left for them now.

A black crow flew out from the shadows and whispered back, "All sealed, my lord."

"Very good. Although they are all pure evil magic, Luo should be able to develop better ones based on these things."

"Well... although she probably doesn't want to deal with this kind of thing."

The young Hydra smiled unconsciously, as if he was thinking of his friend who refused verbally and looked reluctant, but moved honestly with his body.

Then, Ansher realized that he was still thinking about these trivial things at such a tense moment, and even laughed because of them, so he subconsciously touched the corner of his mouth.

He realized...he was trying to get comfort and strength from those two girls.

In the maze filled with endless flames of feasting, killing Ivora and other extraordinary people at the same time... This plan will be the biggest gamble made by Anser, who has always tried his best to avoid pushing the situation into gambling.

But no matter how difficult the situation was, he would never show this kind of emotion in the past, but now he has developed an emotion called dependence.

The crow that noticed Anser's brief trance seemed to realize something, but its beak only moved slightly and did not open its mouth.

"...Raven. Where are A Luo and Xi Er now?"

"We are on the way. According to Ms. Sitana's speed, we should be able to arrive within ten minutes."

Anser deliberately chose the city closest to the two girls. According to the spread of the blood flames, there was no place nearby where they could go for rescue, and they would eventually come here to rest temporarily.

From the time the rift opened until now, the two of them had been running almost non-stop, and the number of people they had rescued with the help of Shadowmarsh Gardens was incalculable. At least two-thirds of the refugees in this city were sent here by them.

"The next step is to convince them to stay put..." Anser shook his head helplessly, "You really gave me a surprise."

It sounded like Odumbra had appeared suddenly, but in reality it could only be fate.

Although Hitana has achieved breakthrough growth, but in that situation... let alone whether she can withstand the burning of the blood flame, just based on her personality, she will definitely die.

And Ming Furo is a carrier of countless Nidhoggrs, and is absolutely restrained by the blood flame. If the mechanical deity wants to preserve itself in the endless sea of ​​fire, it will drain Ansir's ether at an extremely terrifying speed and may even become a burden.

When she was fighting with the emperor, she was pulled down from the sixth-level god. Even though she attracted a sky-high fire that could annihilate the imperial capital, it was far less exaggerated than the battle in the rift of the maze... Although this was also related to the fact that she was completely crazy at the time, and the strength was not on the same level, it was enough to prove how dangerous it was in there.

But this is the truth, and convincing them to allow themselves to go into danger is another matter.

Crow bowed his head slightly: "Well, I will go monitor the other extraordinary people first, my lord."

Anser waved his hand while looking out the window, but before the crow's figure turned into a shadow, he suddenly said:

"After A'Luo and Xi'er leave, ask No. 9 to come to my place."

"Yes."

After Crow left, young Hydra still stared at the streets crowded with refugees. He read a lot from the faces of these poor people.

The relief of surviving a disaster, the pain of losing everything, the despair of encountering a catastrophe, and a kind of... numbness like giving up.

Without the emperor's high pressure and power, civilians were almost as vulnerable as insects and ants in front of the supernatural beings who wielded their power recklessly. Fortunately, even if destruction came, there were always other supernatural beings willing to save them, just like when Grand Duke Blood Dust proposed that absurd plan, there were also supernatural beings who opposed it.

If everything can be ended today, then Anser will indeed have to start thinking about the plans for the empire, the extraordinary people and the mortals...

He couldn't help but think of the turmoil in the lower city of Strife Castle, the girl who carried out his will, and himself.

Anser's pursuit of mortal self and dignity comes from the memories and knowledge that accompany his growth. Having witnessed a more perfect and beautiful society, he could not tolerate the absurdity of this world when he was young.

And Marina... can she really have such awareness in just one year?

Anser tapped the window sill with his index finger. Before deciding to coldly push Marina into the abyss, he intended to re-examine the girl who was to become Lady Violet in the original future.

From the Red Frost Territory to the Imperial Capital, from the Imperial Capital to the Hydra Territory, and then from the Hydra Territory to the Castle of Strife, Marina has been working step by step from beginning to end, conscientiously completing Anser's tasks and constantly absorbing the nourishment called knowledge, as if... that's all.

The only ambition she expressed seemed to be a desire for Anser - a desire that was common to Anser and could not be shaken.

So the turmoil in Castle Strife was not so much a rebellion by Marina as a mortal, but rather the beginning of her... fall.

Anser had actually had this idea before, but he was more or less willing to believe in Marina's self and will. There was no reason for a girl who was recognized by both him and Shadow Swamp to sink like this.

Unfortunately, it seems now that, after all, Marina Lancemalos is just an ordinary person.

Anser sighed softly.

It's a bit... regrettable.

There had never been anyone as special as Marina in his life.

The ability to truly realize what he needs in an instant, and to know what decision he wants to make before he even makes a decision or hesitates... Even Ming Furo, Xitana, and even his mother never had it.

After all, it is impossible for there to be no barriers between people. Ansel was also very surprised how Marina could do this.

But no matter how peculiar she is...she is ultimately just an ordinary person who could not escape from the abyss.

At the same time, in a house that can be seen everywhere on the roadside of this territory city, No. 9, who was sitting on the bed meditating, opened his eyes.

"You need to go over there after Miss Ming Fuluo and Miss Xitana finish talking with the Lord."

Crow stood on the table in the bedroom, staring into the deep dark eyes of Number Nine: "You did a good job this time."

Number Nine, who was not wearing a mask, smiled and said, "Does this mean there are extra mission rewards?"

"If you need, I can open the storehouse and let you choose something."

The crow pecked at its feathers: "Of course, we have to wait until all this is over."

Number Nine stared at it and tilted his head slightly, and suddenly asked a question:

"Lord Raven, what do you think about the situation in Castle Strife?"

"...You mean, your plan?" Crow met the creepy and deep gaze of No. 9 and said calmly, "Try to complete the master's idea and transfer Miss Xitana's possible dissatisfaction with the master to yourself. It's perfect."

"That's why I, and the vast majority of Shadow Swamp members, recognize you."

"No, that's not my problem."

Number Nine stood up slowly. She had always been extremely docile in front of Anser, but now she seemed condescending and looked down at Crow.

An uncharacteristically...aggressive way of speaking.

"What I want to know is, did you anticipate Mr. Anser's expectations and ideas for civilians?"

"A little slower than you." Crow didn't care about the attitude that No. 9 was showing now, and asked calmly, "What do you want to say?"

"Slow down, how long do you mean?"

Number Nine chuckled. "After I act?"

"..."

For some reason, Crow fell silent, but Number Nine did not stop, and no one could tell the emotions in those dark eyes.

"You have been with Mr. Anser for a longer time than I have, and you have gained his trust more than I have. So, even if you realize that Mr. Anser's ideas are slower than mine, it won't be too long, so..."

"Before I turn that thought into actual action."

Number Nine's hoarse voice was filled with a chilling tone: "Why didn't you choose to implement Mr. Anser's plan?"

Crow could have used reasons like "he was shouldering a more important task at that time, being responsible for commanding the entire Shadow Swamp, and not having been with Anser during that time" to refute Number Nine, but it knew that this was not the question Number Nine really wanted to ask.

"...As the ruler of the Shadow Swamp, you don't even have that kind of courage."

Number Nine sighed in disappointment, and then... a smile from the bottom of his heart appeared on his face.

A crazy smile that would never appear on the face of the original No. 9.

"Then I can be sure."

She lowered her head slightly, placed her hand on her heart, and murmured calmly.

"This is indeed where my value lies."

"…I don't know what happened to you, though, Nine."

Yadu was somewhat disturbed by No. 9's current condition: "But your current situation is very dangerous."

"Is it dangerous?" Number Nine tilted his head. "If I remember correctly, the first words His Majesty Raven said when he led me into the Shadow Marsh were..."

"[Shadow Marsh exists for Lord Anser, and is a gathering place for dangerous people], isn't it?"

Crow looked at Number Nine for a long time, then shook his head gently: "You know what I mean. If you still insist on continuing, then... take care of yourself."

It turned into a shadow and disappeared, and Number Nine did not show any emotion because of what she had just said. She came to the table, opened her notes, and read them carefully again and again.

The Grand Duke of Dragon Language, Ritual of Life, Scarlet Frost Territory, Great Cold Wave, Armored Warfare, Emperor Murder, Hydra Territory, Change...

This notebook records the most representative or, in the eyes of No. 9, the most important things and concepts since Anser went out on the field. She linked each thing together and marked them on it.

And now, this series of events has come to "salvation".

The girl's unchangeable deep gaze looked out the window, falling on the refugees who were walking by, supporting each other, or simply sitting down on the street.

save……

In her inhuman eyes, there emerged a sadness so dark that it could not be concealed.

Not to these refugees, just to one person.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Anser."

"I realized it...too late."

*

Bang!

The door was violently slammed open, and Sitana, who was running over, pounced on Anser and shouted happily: "I knew Anser would have a way! It hasn't been long since you killed that damn Grand Duke, hehehehe..."

Ming Fuluo, who sealed the door casually, rubbed her temples and said, "Can you please not be so loud?"

Hitana ignored her and continued to chatter: "I'm telling you, that revolutionary army wants to use me to drag you down with them! I ignored her, these guys really think I'm a fool! What a wishful thinking!"

Anther smiled and rubbed the big dog's head hard, making Xitana hum comfortably and rubbed Anther's palm hard.

"Xi'er is certainly not stupid, she is an amazing girl."

He did not show favoritism and cast a smiling gaze at Ming Fuluo: "Of course, the same goes for A'Luo."

"I don't want to be as big as her." Ming Fuluo glanced at Miss Wolf who was getting taller and taller, "Lest you be overwhelmed."

Hearing this, Xitana laughed mercilessly: "You are talking nonsense again, Ming Fuluo."

The way she was hanging on Anser's body now was just enough to bury Anser's head in the increasingly firm and gravity-defying fullness of her breasts.

"Even if you become bigger and more numerous, you will still be the one who lies down the fastest. Don't dream."

The reserved scholar was unwilling to compete with Xitana in this unclean field. She turned her head and looked at Anser, who was clinging to two balls of cotton. Her eyebrows softened: "No matter what... Thank you for your hard work, Anser."

Although Xitana was distressed that she could only rely on Anser to solve the problem, she had no doubt about Anser's ability. However, Ming Fuluo, who had a clearer understanding of the current difficult situation, knew how difficult this matter was.

Like Hitana, she was frustrated that she could not provide any help to Anser. Although she felt relieved now, she still felt a little sad.

Ansher saw her worry, so he patted Xitana gently, letting Miss Wolf jump down obediently, and waved gently to Ming Furo.

“…I’m not a child.”

Although she sighed with some dissatisfaction, Ming Furo still walked obediently to Ansher.