Chapter 9: Knocking Some Sense into Caroline!

"What? A Pegasus has appeared at our resting place?"

Gervas's eyes instantly lit up.

Although he didn't understand what the unicorn was doing, since Heaven had given him another chance, he clearly wouldn't let it slip away.

Soon, Gervas and the others returned.

And upon arriving at the resting spot, everyone witnessed an incredible scene: the unicorn was circling Caroline endlessly, observing her constantly.

Caroline was so terrified she dared not move.

"Could it be the legend that unicorns like pure and beautiful virgins, or is it because of Caroline's Luck Bloodline Constitution?"

Whichever it was, this was truly a rare opportunity.

"Act now! You two throw the ropes first!"

Afterwards, Gervas ordered the four of them to sneak toward the unicorn again.

Perhaps Caroline's attraction was too great; the unicorn's vigilance was extremely low this time. When Lei Meng and the others formed a semicircle around it in the forest, it hadn't noticed anything yet.

Such a rare opportunity couldn't be delayed any further.

Seeing Gervas nod, the two knight squires threw their lassos first.

Lei Meng and Knight Mi Gen were also very timely, throwing their ropes immediately after.

This time, there were no accidents; all four lassos hit the unicorn's neck.

Realizing too late, the unicorn let out a long neigh and began struggling again.

But the experienced group had already tied the ropes to a nearby tree trunk.

Afterwards, Lei Meng rushed forward and used his Battle Qi to pin the unicorn in place.

Confirming the unicorn was subdued, Gervas immediately stepped forward, sliced open his own finger, and dripped fresh blood onto the unicorn's slightly protruding horn.

The unicorn's struggle instantly halted.

Divine beasts are different from ordinary creatures.

For ordinary creatures, signing a master-servant contract requires a contract scroll.

But for divine beasts, like giant dragons, if they are willing to submit, they can sign the contract themselves.

Of course, at this moment, Gervas could only use the method of dripping blood into the horn to conduct mental communication, breaking the barrier of language.

Soon, a strange mental fluctuation reached Gervas's mind.

This fluctuation was mysterious; although there were no words, Gervas could infer the general meaning.

It was equivalent to: "Human, let me go quickly! You two-legged bad guys, why do you bind me!"

Gervas immediately responded, "Stop struggling. I will give you two choices: either submit to me and become my partner, or I will kill you and eat you directly as nourishing monster meat!"

The unicorn's body trembled; it was terrified, looking at Gervas as if he were a demon.

Seeing the other party frightened, Gervas thought to himself, "This is working." This unicorn was still too young. "You seem to like that woman very much. Can you tell me why?"

"I sensed a pure aura. Also, I sensed an aura of luck! I feel that staying by her side might bring good fortune!"

Good heavens! Gervas exclaimed, "Good heavens!"

There was indeed good fortune, but that good fortune belonged to him.

"Unicorn, do you want to stay by her side forever? If so, then submit!"

"Moreover, don't unicorns have a lifespan of at least several hundred years, while we humans live less than a hundred? You are currently in the juvenile stage. After submitting to me, you can grow up in peace!"

"After a hundred years, when I pass away, our contract will vanish. By then, you will be an adult with the strength to protect yourself, perfectly free to return to freedom!"

Gervas guided him with gentle persuasion.

The unicorn's intelligence was not low; under the threat of both carrot and stick, it made a choice.

"Human, then I am willing to sign the contract!"

In the next moment, Gervas felt a surge of mental power suddenly suck his consciousness away, immediately leaving a mark in the unicorn's mind.

Once this mark was complete, Gervas felt a vague, indescribable sensation in his heart and mind.

"Is this the power of the contract?" Although they could no longer communicate verbally, the man and the horse could now understand each other's hearts.

The other party's current emotions and thoughts could basically be comprehended.

"Haha, excellent. Since you have become my mount, I shall give you a name. From now on, you shall be called Chasing Moon!"

The subordinates didn't pay attention to Gervas's actions, still treating Chasing Moon as an ordinary Pegasus.

The only one who noticed was Lei Meng nearby, who saw Gervas dripping blood and the slight protrusion, finding it somewhat suspicious.

However, since Gervas didn't point it out, Lei Meng didn't ask further.

Thus, although they were only three li away from Storm Manor, the group simply decided to eat lunch here first, since they had expended quite a bit of physical strength just a moment ago.

At this time, Thomas hesitated repeatedly before secretly informing Gervas of Caroline's earlier remarks.

It wasn't out of any malicious intent, but rather out of loyalty to the family and concern that Caroline might do something foolish.

After all, Lady Mary had already handed Caroline's indenture contract to Gervas.

If she ran away, Gervas could kill her without bearing any responsibility.

After hearing this, Gervas pondered for a moment, feeling this matter indeed required serious attention.

He wasn't greedy for Caroline's beauty, but he had just witnessed the abilities of the Daughter of Luck, so under no circumstances could he give up.

However, Caroline happened to suffer from the common ailment of native-born maids: she was determined to marry a noble and become a noble Lady.

Therefore, to make her obediently follow him, he first needed to give her a stern warning.

After she was properly trained, he could consider how to win her loyalty later.

So, Gervas sent the others away, leaving only Caroline.

Caroline seemed to realize something; her face turned deathly pale, and she tried to run away.

But how could she escape Gervas?

"Don't come closer! What do you want to do?"

Gervas ignored her entirely and grabbed Carolyne by the arm, yanking her upright.

Carolyne instantly plunged into despair, squeezing her eyes shut tightly.

But unexpectedly, the sensation of being violated never came.

She instinctively opened her eyes and saw Gervas staring at her with icy eyes.

Just as she wondered what was happening, Gervas spoke coldly: "To speak behind your master's back—you've committed the greatest sin a servant can commit!"

"In the castle, I could have flayed you alive—but I, Gervas, am merciful. Today, I'll only give you a minor punishment!"

To Carolyne's shock, Gervas flipped her over and tossed her straight onto the carriage.

Slap! Slap! Slap!

Each palm struck Carolyne's full, rounded buttocks.

The burning pain made Carolyne furious and enraged; she tried to struggle, but then heard a cold voice.

"Be still. If you're not, I'll sell you to some country rich man with no teeth left—I'm sure he'd be happy to pay a good price for a pretty slave like you!"

Carolyne shuddered; the thought of being sold to a man with all his teeth gone made her break into cold shivers.

Thus, Carolyne stopped crying and struggling, letting Gervas slap her over a dozen times, though her tears flowed endlessly.