Chapter 265: Level‑Eight Great Gale

Because the airship arrived, tonight Winter Thunder Fortress was especially noisy.

The servants who had just gone to sleep were roused to prepare dinner for the visiting guests and clean the rooms.

Even those who hadn't been assigned any tasks felt no sleepiness; many people even passed by the castle's banquet hall just to catch a glimpse of the rumored Extreme Warrior who could oppose tens of thousands of Undead Army, and the young handsome Earl of Glamorgan.

Female steward Abigeer, together with the mercenaries, busied herself for over an hour and finally arranged all the Extreme Warriors.

Late at night, the castle returned to quiet.

In the Countess's bedroom, a long‑awaited great battle had just begun.

Lei En pulled Viola's hand and entered the room, and saw a scroll thrown from her hand, forming a Soundproof Force Field, then a breathtakingly beautiful face lunged toward him.

Um…

So direct, huh?

Lei En had intended to say a few reunion lines to set the mood, but Viola was even more eager than he was, skipping the steps.

He had been holding back for almost eight months; he couldn't endure such teasing, his blood surged.

The room quickly filled with indescribable sounds.

Until the latter part of the night.

Huh…

Lei En exhaled a long breath of foul air, collapsed onto the bed in a T‑shaped posture, every pore of his body feeling incredibly clear, his mind filled with an indescribable bliss, as if all wishes had been fulfilled, his spirit ascended, and he desired nothing else.

In short, he entered the Sage Time.

"If I could light a cigarette now, that would be perfect," Lei En thought, though he didn't have a smoking habit; in his past life he only smoked a couple of sticks when feeling down or especially happy.

He lowered his head to glance at Viola.

The Half-elf's lake‑blue eyes were a bit hazy, caught in a brief daze.

"A short parting feels better than a new marriage; today I truly experienced it," he said.

"Fortunately I'm strong enough; if it were someone else, few could endure," Lei En thought with a hint of lewdness, recalling how she had just wanted to devour him, the two completely merging into one.

He turned his head to survey the room; the once luxurious and elegant bedroom was now a wreck, as if ravaged by an eight‑level great gale.

If not for the Soundproof Force Field, half the castle's inhabitants could hear the commotion.

Because his emotions were too intense, later Lei En couldn't fully control his force, and his movements became somewhat rough.

He now possessed eight‑level power, while Viola was a pure Wizard with relatively fragile physique; a careless move left a few bruises, but they were minor, and the slight pain only heightened her excitement.

A flash of Divine Technique's radiance fell, the bruises vanished at a visible speed, and Viola's spirit recovered.

Lei En gently embraced her, apologetically saying, "Sorry, I'll be more careful from now on."

"It's okay," the Half-elf smiled sweetly, her perfectly curved mouth lifting, "Actually I meant it, it feels pretty good."

Lei En's face paled, unable to see that Viola also had masochistic tendencies.

"Tell me about your experiences over the past few months."

Viola, while speaking, cast Water Flow Technique to cleanse both bodies within seconds, then pulled a thin silk blanket over herself and Lei En, snuggled in his arms, and continued, "You are now a famed hero of the Empire, your deeds spread everywhere, some true, some exaggerated, so I want to hear you tell them yourself."

"Alright."

Lei En had no objection, so he began recounting from his voyage by boat to Mo Du.

Aside from a few crucial secrets—such as Ao Xi Li Ya and Lady Xia Lan Wei being dragon‑shapeshifters, Weizelan's Fu Kong Cheng being heavily indebted, and especially a traitor within the Supreme Council—he concealed little, recounting his experiences fully.

Viola was a good listener.

Occasionally she would ask for details, pinpointing key points; Lei En, without breaching secrecy, tried to answer her, and when a secret could not be disclosed, he honestly apologized.

When he finished, the outside light had already broken into dawn.

"What a brilliant yet dangerous experience!" Viola's eyes were full of amazement, then a hint of guilt appeared, "It's a pity I can't stay by your side to fight alongside you."

Lei En shook his head, "I'd rather you not be there; if you followed me and an accident happened, I'd regret it for life."

Viola's expression turned gloomy upon hearing that.

It meant her strength could no longer keep up with Lei En's pace, and she would only be pulled farther away in the future, unable to become his support.

Lei En keenly sensed the Half-elf's emotions; his hand beneath the silk blanket patted her smooth back, comforting, "You are a Divine Chosen; sooner or later you'll enter legend. My power cannot keep soaring forever; the future is long, and you will catch up."

"I hope so," Viola lightly nodded, though her tone was not entirely confident.

Lei En simply held her, saying nothing more.

A shaft of sunlight streamed through the curtains into the bedroom; the summer morning brought freshness and tranquility, and the two quietly enjoyed the warmth of the moment.

"Master Anxi's student, that lady Ao Xi Li Ya, is she very beautiful?"

Viola suddenly broke the silence.

The words instantly made Lei En's heart race, startling him to the point of nearly jumping up.

When recounting his experiences earlier, he hadn't mentioned Ao Xi Li Ya's appearance, deliberately downplaying her presence.

His mention of Ai Mi Li Si's temptation was also brief, without elaboration.

It wasn't that Lei En felt guilty; he hadn't done anything, he just didn't want to cause a misunderstanding with Viola, spark a dispute, and affect their relationship.

Unexpectedly, Viola still found out.

Lei En immediately guessed her source: the Duke of Silver Star had sent two squads of Silver‑clad Knights and a Secret Fire Guard, still in Glamorgan.

Half a year earlier, after securing his domain, he wrote to the Duke of Silver Star, telling her that the people could be recalled, but received no reply.

Clearly, the Duke of Silver Star treated them as eyes and ears.

Regardless, the Earl of Glamorgan was a vassal of the Duke of Silver Star, and Lei En could only accept it. To show loyalty, he didn't marginalize the Silver‑clad Knights and Secret Fire Guard; instead, he promoted them, making them his trusted inner circle, more trusted than the Dragonstone Mercenary Corps.

Consequently, it was inevitable that the Duke of Silver Star knew every move within the Glamorgan domain.

It was no surprise that Viola learned the news.

Lei En's thoughts shifted quickly, realizing concealment was pointless, so he said truthfully, "She is very beautiful, but even her beauty is different from yours; she's just a friend, while you are my lover."

"And what about Ai Mi Li Si? Is she also your friend?" Viola continued to ask.

"Ai Mi Li Si is only a business partner; I hired her mercenary corps to govern the territory, and once I build my own armed forces I will terminate the employment relationship with her," Lei En explained, his face unchanged.

Viola's face was half‑smile, "Does the employment relationship also include climbing onto your bed in the middle of the night?"

Lei En felt a sudden thump in his chest.

Indeed, there is no airtight wall in this world.

He showed no panic at all, stared straight into Viola's eyes, and said seriously, "She has indeed tempted me, many times. But I swear by the goddess that I have never done anything that wronged you."

As he spoke, Lei En rose to make a prayer gesture.

In Ai Lun E Si, swearing an oath in the name of a deity is a very solemn act.

Although an oath may not be fulfilled instantly or receive a deity's response, and many people dare to lie in a deity's name, most of the time such oaths are considered trustworthy.

The more devout the faith, the stronger the soul—especially for transcendents—the higher the chance that an oath draws a deity's attention.

If the oath is false, one might truly be struck down by divine punishment on the spot.

Viola grabbed Lei En, laughing, "I believe you. From your behavior just now I already know that after leaving me you haven't been with any other woman."

"Good that you know."

Lei En snorted in displeasure twice, "But you don't know how hard I've been holding it in these past months; you must compensate me."

When the tension eased again, the sun had fully risen, the temperature rose gradually, and it was breakfast time, yet no one came to disturb them.

Viola let out a satisfied sigh, also feeling she could barely endure it.

She looked at the still vigorous, radiant Lei En, her eyes flickering, and laughed lightly, "Given your current power and status, many women offering themselves is normal. I'm surprised and moved that you have endured this long."

Lei En frowned, feeling there was something hidden in her words.

"Have you never had any thoughts about them?" Viola asked, her expression odd.

The Soul Eye saw that the Half-elf's soul was half pale, half deep green, indicating she was relaxed and joyful, with no intent to question or argue.

Lei En nodded calmly and admitted, "It did happen."

He gave no further explanation, wanting to see what Viola would say next.

"Lei En," the Half-elf leaned close, breathing a scent like orchid at his ear, whispering, "If you truly wish, I permit you to take a few lovers outside."

Uh, this chapter was censored and has been edited.

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