Chapter 388: Bomb

This memory is missing a lot of content.

But it's still clear that the dark elf posing as 'Aidan' possesses a method similar to a high-intensity bomb.

"A bomb?"

At least one thing is certain: bombs should be avoided as much as possible among management personnel.

But that's only "as much as possible"—if needed, it'll still be triggered.

Still, he likely won't use one in the banquet hall until the so-called "trigger condition" is met.

After listening to Luo De's account, Tally frowned in confusion.

"As far as I know, when demons invade the mortal realm, they often appear through slaughter and torture, feeding on negative emotions—terror is their finest delicacy, and they frequently exhaust resources completely. But now, these dark elves serving as hellish dukes' lackeys are invading under the premise of occupation and subsequent management of Shi Ying Town."

She is a succubus with the 【Duke's Bloodline】, so she naturally understands the demons' ways.

"Are you suggesting the dark elves of Coral Bay might be at odds with their own Hellish Duke?"

"I don't know—I'm just pointing out what seems odd~~"

Tally giggled, "Besides, disagreements are normal—even between you and me. Like how you like to be on top, while I prefer being lifted up by you."

"I don't exactly like being on top—I just need to hold you down or you always squirm."

"?"

She stared at him in shock, "You call that squirming? That's me matching your rhythm! Proper hip movement is necessary to go deeper, hit more points, and give a full-body massage—even the crevices aren't spared! Do you even understand, Master?"

Luo De shrugged, deliberately provoking her: "Honestly, compared to Vivian, I don't feel any difference."

Tally screamed in rage.

She bared her teeth as if deeply insulted.

"How dare you compare me, the great Tally Lilith, to that tree spirit who just lies there like a stinking salted fish?! And you actually say I'm worse than her?!"

Luo De added fuel to the fire: "By the way, among all these girls, I find Xiao Ke the most comfortable, Eve second, Sharon third, Vivian fourth, and you fifth."

"AHHHH!!!"

Tally shrieked in outrage.

She had always been supremely confident in this matter, even convinced that when her Master sampled other women, he'd find them utterly bland.

And yet after all her effort in bed, she couldn't even make the top three?

Her eyes instantly welled with tears, and she lunged at Luo De to rip off his pants.

"Unfasten it! Do it now!! I'm going to bite it off right now!! Rather than let some other whore have it, I'd rather swallow it whole and keep it all for myself!!"

"Hahaha—"

Luo De had never seen Tally this furious before, and he burst out laughing.

"This is a declaration of war! Garrison Commander Luo De! Stupid master! Dog-shit master!!! You've started a bed war in the Forest of Windwalls!! You'll bear all the consequences yourself!!!"

The playfight ended.

There are still important matters to attend to.

He had Tally, still pouting, lead him back into the banquet hall.

Guests had begun arriving, chatting in small groups, the atmosphere lively.

'Aidan,' Tobecka, and Humbert were conversing with several guests; nearby, Dimea and Chris led their two clones.

He couldn't tell what they were talking about, but Dimea's cheeks flushed pink as she scribbled furiously in her small notebook.

Luo De could see that the 'Aidan' was subtly observing his clones.

"Should we just eliminate him outright?"

But what about the bomb? Who knows what triggers the magical bomb?

Magic is annoying—so many schools, wildly varied mana pathways, efficient and inefficient techniques mixed together. If someone likes playing mind games, only they themselves know the trigger condition.

"It'd be easier if we knew where the bomb is."

As the saying goes, each profession has its specialists.

Luo De had no intention of forcing himself.

Come on—he had so many girls in the forest, each with their own strengths. I can't do everything myself.

And when it comes to finding things, naturally, it's divination magic.

He immediately contacted Xiao Ke.

Not long after.

【Xiao Ke: Sorry, too few conditions—I lack the strength in my divination magic. I need to see the relevant person in person.】

Xiao Ke is timid; even when visiting friends, she avoids crowded places. She must've mustered great courage.

Luo De thought for a moment and agreed.

"Kali: In two minutes, my teleportation array will send her in. The ritual forbids exit, only entry. Protect her. Also, this is a new modular ritual—preparing modules allows it to activate quickly, but the effect is incomplete. I'm working on cracking it with Selina; resolve it within twenty minutes."

【Luo De: Understood.】

This compound ritual is of high rank—even an incomplete modular version is extremely difficult to crack. Solving it within twenty minutes is already impressive.

Two minutes later.

Luo De found Xiao Ke, slightly panicked, outside the estate.

Unlike the opulent, either gorgeous or deadly evening gowns worn by others in the estate, Xiao Ke was dressed differently.

A thick brown scarf wrapped tightly around her neck; her upper body wore a long robe and sweater woven from fine wool and silk threads; her lower half was covered by a heavy skirt, with only a small white flower-like deer tail peeking out.

She looked like a wrapped dumpling—adorable. Half her face, buried in the scarf, was flushed red from the cold, as she nervously glanced around.

Being watched made her uncomfortable.

Only when she saw Luo De did her face instantly brighten with relief.

"Are you okay?"

Her two small ears twitched happily; Xiao Ke nodded.

Then her expression turned serious: "Where is he? Take me to see him."

The two were led by Tally into the shadows and swiftly moved into the banquet hall.

After locking onto 'Aidan.'

Xiao Ke immediately began casting her divination magic.

She closed her eyes and quickly entered the state.

Pale green spiritual energy surfaced above her head and shoulders, fluttering like flames.

A mysteriously profound aura, like an endless cosmic river, subtly wrapped around her.

And at that moment—

The dark elf disguised as 'Aidan' suddenly lowered his head, staring in shock at the pregnant girl in his arms, then lifted his gaze sharply toward their location. His other hand shimmered with magical energy, already preparing a spell.

At the same moment, Xiao Ke shuddered violently, her face contorted in pain, two streams of blood flowing from her nose.

She opened her eyes and pointed in terror at Tobecka, who was nestled in 'Aidan's' arms and pregnant.

"The unborn child."

No sooner had she spoken than she collapsed, unconscious, caught in Tally's arms.

Simultaneously, Luo De leapt from the shadows.

His crisp white shirt sleeves rolled up, revealing explosive muscles, gripping a golden sword glowing brilliantly, leaving a blurred afterimage as he swung.

A thunderous *boom* shattered the air as a white sonic barrier exploded—he shot like a cannonball straight between 'Aidan' and Tobecka.

(End of Chapter)