Chapter 421: Deal

The beautiful woman in the parlor bowed low and respectfully addressed the last eldest daughter of the Pweil family.

"Lady Venna."

"Sister Kaliann, has there been any progress?"

"I deeply apologize, Lady Venna. I am still investigating."

"Sigh."

Venna sighed, sinking wearily onto the sofa, her face filled with confusion and outrage.

"It's not your fault. Your identity as a succubus kept by the Deepwater nobility allowed you into the Axe Beach Ancient Castle, but it gave you no access to Bugo Torres's inner circle. Your rank is too low to use seduction on powerful guards."

"I'm truly sorry—it's all my fault for being useless."

"Don't say that, Sister Kaliann. Perhaps I should lend you my treasure—but no, using it would mean you have my explicit permission, which is no different from exposing me."

She sighed again.

As the sigh faded, the parlor sank into an awkward silence.

Luo De, hidden in the shadow beside the wall, speculated:

"Moni said earlier that the Pweil family doesn't strictly control their succubi—perhaps because they work for the family?"

Tally shook her head.

"Master, you overestimate the bottom line of succubi. Selfishness and greed are among the core tenets of most of them. For survival and essence, they'll easily abandon almost anything—a high bounty reward? They'd betray even their benefactors, parents, or sisters. Of course, that doesn't include me~~ Tally is a succubus owned by a master, and she loves her master unselfishly forever~~"

"Isn't it a bit harsh to smear your own kind like that?" Luo De laughed.

"Tally isn't lying—they really are like that, especially lower-rank succubi. This one? She's only loyal to Venna Pweil because Venna holds power over her."

Tally declared with certainty.

In truth, our owned succubus had reflected on the earlier tavern conversation.

Since she couldn't avoid letting her master learn the true nature of succubi, she chose to slander the others to elevate herself—this was "lift one up by stepping on another."

Best of all was making her master believe she was the most special one, so he'd love her even more~

As she spoke,

the beautiful succubus in the parlor rose.

She said she needed to wash her body before lunch arrived soon.

The succubus's lunch, of course,

was a man rich in essence.

The eldest daughter of the Pweil family frowned but said nothing, silently crossing the dark green carpet of the parlor and climbing the creaking stairs to return to her room and rest.

"Perfect opportunity, Master!"

"Mm. Go to her room."

In the militia unit of the wealthy southern district of Axe Beach,

"Did you go?"

A veteran militia captain, wearing a white brimless cap, asked in a low voice.

He watched the militiamen training on the field, his eyes barely flickering, as stern as a human statue.

His adjutant, intimidated by his aura, slightly hunched his back.

"We've already moved in: two sixth-rankers, one seventh-ranker, and we've surrounded the target. The succubus is only fifth-rank—more than enough for a sure capture. But Captain, shouldn't we report this? Isn't it risky to act in secret?"

The adjutant looked hesitant, his face troubled.

"Why not? Since Lord Bugo took office, he immediately formed a powerful private army, including a single eighth-rank spiritual warrior. He's doing this deliberately to distract us militiamen, fearing the lingering influence of the late, beloved Count Pweil. Our influence and interests will inevitably shift. If we capture the target first, it's my first step toward proving my loyalty."

"That's true… and luckily, Captain, your sharp eyes spotted the succubus wearing unusual jewelry. But… Captain, she's Count Pweil's daughter. We've all received his kindness."

"I don't need you to remind me—I know. That's why we must capture this filial murderer and avenge the Count!"

The militia captain said coldly.

The adjutant, shaken by the killing intent, turned paler.

A brief silence fell.

It was shattered by a loud shout from the young militiamen on the training field.

The militia captain sighed.

He turned to his adjutant, his expression softening: "Your wedding to my daughter is near, and times have been unstable. As an old father, I must take this risk—do one last thing. After all, this is your generation's time now."

Luo De hid in the shadow of the door crack.

He saw Venna Pweil light a heating stone, then begin to undress.

First, the outermost dark apron stained with oil, then the loose dark red woolen gown, then the tight-waisted thick skirt beneath, then the gray-white thermal underdress.

Luo De was speechless.

In the Jianwan region, ordinary girls wore layer upon layer of long skirts—endless layers, utterly uninspired.

In Shiying Town, they'd already adopted fashionable items like suits, strap dresses, and open-front blouses.

Though those styles had only spread after Luo De taught Xiao Ke to make them into ready-made clothes months ago.

Here,

Venna Pweil stopped at a sheer white underdress, then raised her hand to remove the white headscarf.

As the headscarf came off, a faint spiritual glow shimmered across her body.

At the same time,

beneath the glow, she grew taller; her hair color, face, and bust size all changed visibly.

Soon,

the true appearance of Venna Pweil—the gentle girl with pale blue hair from the wanted poster—was revealed.

"So she really is the lord's daughter—well-fed indeed!"

Tally grinned, pointing at her full bust, "But still not as good as mine."

Luo De rubbed his chin, studying intently: "Her height is close to Vivian's, but slightly taller. Still, Vivian's shape is better—fuller, rounder. Can you focus? Let's move."

"Master is such a pervert~ waiting until she's completely naked to strike. But Tally loves this perverted master~~"

As she spoke,

Tally moved swiftly.

Under the effect of 【Control Darkness】, the shadows at the door crack rapidly spread outward, reaching Venna Pweil's feet in less than a second.

The next instant,

the shadow ribbons surged upward like a blooming flower.

Before Venna Pweil could react, she was wrapped into a black, humanoid parcel.

But then a flash of light burst forth—the tightly bound shadow ribbons suddenly expanded from within, transforming the humanoid bundle into an oval sphere.

Through the gaps in the ribbons, Venna Pweil's delicate, startled face and the glowing pendant around her neck were visible.

Luo De chuckled.

He leapt out of the shadows, striking a flamboyant hands-on-hips pose.

"Venna Pweil, I'm here to make a deal with you."

(End of Chapter)