Chapter 512: Shengzai: Either Be a Double Agent, or Die!

“Hey, listen up, I’m Nigen Guleide Lu Yin, captain of the Holy Scripture of the Church State.”

“Your kingdom has no right to deal with me. I demand the highest possible standards of treatment for all aspects of my stay here—food, clothing, shelter, and travel!”

In the kingdom’s underground prison, the members of the Holy Scripture, now prisoners of war, displayed an arrogant attitude, showing not the slightest awareness of their captive status.

Because they knew full well that the moment they were delivered to the kingdom, their lives were guaranteed.

After all, the Holy Scripture was an elite unit of the Siren Church State, and now they had reached the kingdom’s capital; if anything happened to them, the kingdom would be utterly unable to cover it up.

Yes, it was indeed the Siren Church State that ambushed the kingdom’s War Master—but so what?

This isn’t a child’s brawl where you simply sort out right and wrong and trade punches.

The Siren Church State is the most powerful kingdom on the continent, and with such backing, Nigen was certain the kingdom wouldn’t dare touch them.

In response to Nigen’s shouting, a black-haired boy in a luxurious black one-piece noble robe slowly walked up to him.

The black-haired boy wore noble attire and carried a long sword at his waist; his appearance and aura were both extraordinary.

Yet something felt off—he was accompanied by a black-haired loli with a defiant expression.

The loli stood under one meter four tall, but her face wore a fierce, cute scowl as she gnawed on a massive cartoon-style meat skewer, taking huge bites with big gaps missing—clearly a super foodie.

“You’re the kingdom’s third prince? I demand more humane treatment.”

“After all, I’m the captain of the Holy Scripture of the Church State. Even as a prisoner, I deserve equal treatment befitting a noble.”

Hearing Nigen’s demand, Shengzai couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. After ordering the guards to leave, he snapped his fingers, instantly putting everyone except Nigen into deep sleep.

Watching the other Holy Scripture members silently unconscious around him, Nigen’s gaze turned to Shengzai with sheer terror, his face growing uneasy: “What are you planning to do?”

“I’m an elite of the Siren Church State! If you kill me, the Church State won’t let your kingdom off!”

Nigen had indeed heard of the name of the kingdom’s Third Prince, Shengzai Trans Ignar Leir Vanserv.

The kingdom’s prodigy prince, said to possess outstanding talent both as a warrior and as a leader.

Due to their similar ages and exceptional abilities, neighboring nations often compared him to the Empire’s “Blood Emperor,” Gilknifelunfaelord.

There were rumors that the kingdom’s Holy Princess, Karja Bessares, had once intended to form a marriage alliance with this prince—only for noble families within the kingdom to beat him to it.

Nigen was panicking for good reason: the rumors said this kingdom’s prodigy prince was merely a brilliant warrior, yet now the man had casually used a magic of unknown rank.

And for some reason, simply standing before him, Nigen felt a sudden, visceral heart-pounding dread.

His animal instincts screamed that this man was extremely dangerous to him!

And such a feeling of danger—he’d never felt it even when facing the bishops of the Six-Colored Holy Scripture!

“Relax. If I truly wanted to kill you, you’d never have made it this far to the capital.”

“But to make our conversation go smoothly, I think you need a little lesson—to understand your current position.”

As Shengzai spoke, he glanced at the fierce loli beside him: “Kang Jinlong, give him a taste of punishment. Help our ‘Holy Scripture’ captain remember who he’s dealing with.”

“But remember—not to kill him. Otherwise, I’ll have a headache.”

Hearing Shengzai’s words, the loli dragon immediately put down her meat skewer, her face twisting in distress.

“My lord… Shengzai-sama, this order is too difficult for Dragon. This human is so weak—if I exert even a little force, he might die.”

“You want me to punish him but keep him alive? That’s too hard for me—I’m still not adapted to this human form.”

“Just make sure he doesn’t die. I still know a few reversal incantations… uh, healing techniques.”

Hearing the master and servant’s conversation, Nigen nearly wet himself.

He’d never heard of negotiations conducted this way. Even if his demand for noble treatment was excessive, it didn’t justify being beaten up the moment he arrived.

Normally, interrogations start with asking for cooperation—only if refused do they resort to violence. But this kingdom’s third prince clearly didn’t follow any script.

Ignoring Nigen’s pleas, Shengzai simply opened the door and let the loli dragon loose.

After over ten minutes of merciless abuse, the nearly dead Nigen was revived by Shengzai using a reversal incantation.

But now, having stared death in the face, Nigen looked at Shengzai with no trace of his former arrogance—only deep terror.

Seeing Nigen now kneeling and begging for mercy, Shengzai wore a satisfied expression.

Indeed, no matter what you say, first beating someone senseless always works. Talking to people like this—cowardly and cruel—is useless. Only brute strength is truth.

“I won’t waste words. I’m sure Kang Jinlong just made you realize who we are.”

“Earlier, you said you’d serve me to save your life. Now I’m giving you that chance.”

“I may one day strike against the Siren Church State. For that, I need a dog… uh, a loyal subordinate to serve as my confidant.”

“If you agree to return as a double agent, I’ll give you ample rewards and help you rise higher in the Church State.”

“But if you refuse… then I’m sorry. That means you’re not who I need. So you’ll die here.”

“Don’t tell me the kingdom won’t dare kill you. I can easily arrange for you to die on your way home after I finish negotiating with the Church State.”

“You know—I can do it. You know that perfectly well.”

What could Nigen do in the face of Shengzai’s naked threat?

Either obey, or die. Dying for one’s country? That’s for people with noble ideals. Was Nigen such a person?

Clearly not. So under the pressure of the man and the dragon, Nigen bowed his head without hesitation.

Shengzai knew well that someone like Nigen was utterly unreliable, so he quickly implanted a magical incantation from the spellworld into Nigen’s heart to ensure his obedience.

(End of Chapter)