Seeing Kaelan Drago approach, the generals parted to let him through. Behind the Arcane cannon stood Eliza Bly, while several commanders looked utterly panicked.Upon learning the details, Kaelan Drago was furious. It turned out Eliza Bly had activated the Arcane cannon without warning, firing a shot at the orcs arrayed in formation on the battlefield. Kaelan Drago looked closely and saw a gaping hole in the orcs' once-square formation. He was startled by the cannon's power—Master Spectre hadn't been exaggerating.

  Watching the orcs below swarm toward them like bees from a pierced hive, Kaelan Drago roared, "All hands to battle stations!" The Fastian army scrambled to organize their positions, firing the Arcane cannon relentlessly at the advancing horde.

  Kaelan Drago now witnessed the cannon's true terror. A thick beam of white light erupted from the barrel, forming a massive orb ten fathoms ahead. It tore through the air with a hissing roar, striking the orc ranks. An entire wave vanished without a trace.Kaelan Drago broke out in a cold sweat. Had that strike hit the Fastia forces, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

  Yet the Arcane cannon's weakness became apparent: it could only strike from afar, proving useless against foes closing in. By now, hordes of beastmen soldiers had surged to the mountain's base, entering range beyond the cannon's reach.

  The Fastian army, having already established multiple layers of defensive positions on the mountain, launched a fierce counterattack against the orcs at Kaelan Drago's command. Every soldier understood that allowing the enemy to close in and engage in close combat would be highly disadvantageous.

  Arrows swarmed like locusts, raining down upon the orcs at the mountain's base. The barrage forced the beasts to raise their shields high and crouch low. Fortunately, the narrow mountain path prevented the orcs from spreading out their formation. Under their officers' shouts, the numerous soldiers charged upward, inevitably crowding together and becoming sitting ducks for the Fastian army's arrows.

  Within moments, the mountain path ran red with blood, strewn with corpses.

  In this first assault, Asu's orcs left nearly a thousand corpses behind, retreating to the safety of the mountain's base, beyond the reach of the hail of arrows. They waited for reinforcements, but the vast area sealed off by the Arcane cannons severely slowed the supply of fresh troops. This delay drove Asu commanders at every level to fury, cursing loudly as they paced.

  Up on the mountain, the Fastia army roared with joy and excitement. Commanders at all levels busied themselves tallying casualties and adjusting defensive deployments.

  Kaelan Drago spotted Eliza Bly, who stood nearby busily operating the Arcane cannon. Rage surged within him. He strode over, grabbed her by the arm, and amid her shrieks, ordered soldiers to take over firing duties. Hoisting Eliza Bly onto his shoulder, he marched toward the rear tents, snarling viciously:You troublemaker! I'll make you pay for this!"

  On the battlefield, Lady Lyra Phenix and Lion King Leo were locked in fierce combat. One charged with overwhelming force, crashing through like a storm; the other moved with grace and agility, parrying and thrusting with a spear that danced like a dragon. Within moments, they had exchanged dozens of blows.

  Lion King Leo grew increasingly fearful with each clash, cursing inwardly: Why isn't that damn cannon ready yet? He could wait no longer. Seizing a moment as they passed each other, he signaled his mount to charge. Behind him, the orcs roared and surged forward.

  Lady Lyra Phenix let out a cold laugh, reining in her horse. She thrust her spear forward, her porcelain hand trembling as it traced a strange pattern in the air. Then, with a sharp command, she shouted: "Thousand Wind Blades!"Instantly, a strange, fierce wind erupted before her horse, howling like a ghostly wail. It sliced through the air like razor blades, and every beastman at the forefront was instantly covered in spurting blood, their agonized screams piercing the air.

  Yet the savage orcs, driven by fury, charged forward fearlessly, roaring with unyielding ferocity.

  Lady Lyra Phenix reined her horse back, while the Fastia army behind her began advancing. The great battle was about to erupt.

  Suddenly, a blinding white light streaked across the sky above the Asur forces, crashing into their ranks with a dazzling radiance brighter than the rising sun. When the light faded, everyone present gasped in shock—an entire squadron of Lionmen had vanished without a trace.

  Both sides stared in stunned silence at this unexpected turn. Lion King Leo recognized the work of the Arcane cannon, but he couldn't fathom why it had struck his own ranks. A sense of foreboding gripped him. Roaring fiercely, he ordered the rear bear troops to turn and advance toward the hill instead.

  Lady Lyra Phenix, too, was bewildered by this sudden turn of events, watching the orcs scramble to reorganize their forces.

  Wave after wave of white light struck the Asur army, scattering the orcs into disarray and utter chaos. The Fastia forces hesitated to advance, fearing the mysterious white light might strike them instead. At that moment, Jada Umbra found Lyna Kynn and said urgently, "The Master is over there. I must find him."

  Before Lyna Kynn could react, Jada Umbra transformed into a streak of light and vanished from sight.

  With a thud, Kaelan Drago tossed Eliza Bly onto the desk. Amid her muffled cries of pain, he flipped her over, her back exposed.Gripping her slender waist with one hand, Kaelan Drago yanked down her pants—trousers and underwear together—to her knees, exposing her jade-white, full, rounded buttocks.

  Eliza Bly cried out in shame, panic-stricken, "What are you doing?"

  "Disobeying orders and acting on your own? eighty lashes!" Before the words faded, Kaelan Drago's massive hand slammed down on Eliza Bly's pale, beautiful buttocks. The sharp crack echoed as the tender flesh on the high mounds trembled slightly, rippling into a beautiful sight.

  Kaelan Drago was astonished that beneath her delicate features, Eliza Bly possessed such voluptuous curves. The unique elasticity of her youthful buttocks captivated him further. With growing excitement, he swung his hand, delivering blow after blow, pounding her fragrant buttocks.

  Eliza Bly emitted shy moans, desperately writhing her delicate body to escape his grasp. Yet the disparity in their strength was too great; no matter how hard she struggled, it was futile.

  Amid Eliza Bly's moans, Kaelan Drago delivered over twenty strikes. Watching crimson marks bloom across her pale, rounded flesh, combined with her constant writhing hips, created an indescribably bewitching beauty.

  Kaelan Drago felt himself growing hard below. As he tenderly caressed her now-feverishly warm, smooth buttocks, Eliza Bly sensed a peculiar tingling spread from her stinging flesh, eliciting an irresistibly seductive moan.

  That soft moan was like pouring fuel on the fire, igniting Kaelan Drago's burning desire: "I'm going to take you right here!" With that, he pulled Eliza Bly's legs to the edge of the table, forcing her to kneel on the floor with her upper body pressed against the surface, her buttocks raised high in an enticing pose.He drew his painfully hard cock and began rubbing it against Eliza Bly's smooth, fragrant buttocks.

  Realizing Kaelan Drago's intent, Eliza Bly was overcome with shame. She buried her flushed face deep within her arms, submitting to the man's advances behind her.

  Kaelan Drago's fingers slid from between Eliza Bly's legs to the front, touching the tender petals—cool, smooth, and incredibly pleasurable.Moving upward, his fingers encountered a protruding nub. The tremors from the spanked flesh of her buttocks had rippled forward to her vulva. Combined with Eliza Bly's forward-positioned genitalia, sparse dark curls, and slightly exposed clitoris, the vibrations and friction had already moistened her entrance, her clitoris now standing proudly erect.

  Kaelan Drago parted the slightly gathered labia minora, sliding a finger into her vagina and gently teasing it, while another finger caressed Eliza Bly's sensitive clitoris with extreme tenderness.Within moments, Eliza Bly's flesh tunnel surged with spring tides, her juices flowing freely. The inexplicable itch within her tender opening made the still-virgin writhe her beautiful hips in unbearable agony, her mouth releasing seductive moans.

  Kaelan Drago sensed the moment was ripe, positioning his shaft at Eliza Bly's entrance. His large glans brushed against her delicate folds twice.

  Feeling the extraordinary girth of the shaft through its heated tip, Eliza Bly turned her head slightly, her almond-shaped eyes glistening with desire as she murmured seductively, "General, I am still a maiden. Please be gentle!"

  Kaelan Drago offered no reply. His hands seized the rosy mounds, swollen from the beating, and forced them apart. He thrust his hips forward with a powerful thrust. With a wet pop, aided by her lubricating juices, his thick shaft plunged fully into Eliza Bly, breaching her final barrier.

  "Ah!" A bone-piercing scream escaped Eliza Bly's lips. The virgin's blood mingled with her lustful juices, squeezed by the shaft, trickled down the length of his cock and dripped onto the floor. Kaelan Drago frowned slightly. He felt his cock tightly enveloped by several layers of warm, moist, firm, and elastic vaginal flesh, making every inch of movement an effort.

  Eliza Bly's vagina was naturally narrow, compact, and short, leaving half of Kaelan Drago's shaft still exposed outside.

  By now, Eliza Bly was already exhausted from the pain, her delicate face buried in her crossed arms. Yet Kaelan Drago deliberately whispered in her ear, "Wow! This spot of yours is incredibly tight. It's squeezing me so hard it hurts."

  Eliza Bly burned with shame and embarrassment, wishing the ground would swallow her whole. She wanted to speak but the pain left her speechless. As Kaelan Drago thrust rhythmically, wave after wave of tearing sensation made Eliza Bly genuinely fear her vagina was being destroyed.

  Kaelan Drago's right hand slid beneath Eliza Bly's open blouse, gliding over her tender skin to grasp her perfectly sized, bouncy breasts. After a series of light kneads and firm squeezes, he began to gently twist the nipples that had grown wildly erect.while his left hand moved to the front, tenderly caressing the swollen clitoris protruding from her vulva. Occasionally, it would retreat to visit the rosebud between Eliza Bly's plump buttocks, sending her into even greater disarray.

  Gradually, the initial sharp pain faded, replaced by an intense, full sensation within her vagina. Eliza Bly could distinctly feel the cock thrusting inside her. When the glans brushed against her tender, pink, sensitive core, she couldn't help but let out a soft moan.

  This soft moan was like a bugle call urging Kaelan Drago to charge. He quickened his thrusting pace, driving his cock deeper with each stroke. After a dozen thrusts, his thick, long shaft plunged entirely into Eliza Bly's narrow, tight, and short vagina.

  The sensation now overwhelmed Eliza Bly. It felt as though the shaft had pierced her very heart. Her entire body seemed to transform into a single, receptive passage, accepting the powerful thrusts.With each thrust and withdrawal, copious amounts of wetness were squeezed out, producing a "plop, plop" sound. This blended with the "slap, slap" of his abdomen hitting her mound, creating an indescribably erotic sensation.

  Waves of pleasurable tingling spread through Eliza Bly's delicate body, causing her to moan incessantly.

  Kaelan Drago kissed her crystal-clear earlobe from behind, then moved his lips downward to her sensitive neck, beginning to suck and nibble.

  Driven by pleasure, Eliza Bly tilted her head back, releasing exquisite moans: "Ah... Oh... Mmm..." Her warm, wet passage clenched tightly around his shaft. The intense friction between her sensitive flesh and his member sent waves of pleasure coursing through Kaelan Drago as well.

  "Good! Wiggle your hips!" Kaelan Drago thrust his cock deep inside, the tip brushing against her tender womb.

  "Ah!" As if struck by a powerful electric current, Eliza Bly shook her head wildly, her neat black hair scattering through the air. She began to obediently sway her full hips, causing the glans to rub against her sensitive womb. The sensation nearly drove her mad.

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  "Ah... I'm leaking... leaking..." Eliza Bly felt every toe tremble as her delicate body collapsed onto the table. Her fiery womb contracted violently, expelling a powerful stream of vaginal fluid.

  "Wow!" Kaelan Drago felt the tender flesh inside her cavity spasm like convulsions, as if trying to squeeze every drop of semen from his shaft. He clutched Eliza Bly's hips tightly, employing the Dragon Suction Technique to draw out her pure, virgin essence.

  After her release, Eliza Bly lay limp on the desk, her rosebud lips gasping for breath, feeling the fullness of the flesh-filled cavity.

  After the passion subsided, Kaelan Drago rose to his feet. With a gush, copious amounts of filth flowed out, trickling down her pale, smooth thighs.

  "You're so wet!" Kaelan Drago teased. Eliza Bly was too weak to protest, her delicate face flushing crimson with shame.

  Kaelan Drago grinned. "Let me wipe you clean. You don't want to stain your pants."

  Eliza Bly blushed coyly, about to refuse, when Kaelan Drago leaned close to her soiled crotch, examining it closely. She felt profound shame, yet also growing curiosity toward this man—known for less than a day, yet already the most important in her life. His actions were utterly unlike others, even eccentric.

  "Ouch! It's a bit torn!" Kaelan Drago suddenly exclaimed, snapping Eliza Bly out of her thoughts. Her tender honeypot was already swollen and red, the entrance and pubic hair coated in white vaginal fluid and love juices, streaked with traces of blood.

  Her heart raced at the sound, intensifying the burning ache between her legs. Fear gripped her as she tried to sit up and inspect the damage.

  Kaelan Drago abruptly pressed her fragrant buttocks, pulled out the silk scroll, chuckled softly, and muttered to himself, "It's a useless, broken book anyway. Might as well use it as a rag." With that, he took "The Dragon's Heart Codex" and began wiping it across Eliza Bly's crystal-clear, snow-white thigh.

  Strangely, the silk scroll—which Kaelan Drago had torn, pulled, and even slashed with his sword to no avail—absorbed the crimson and white stains. It emitted a peculiar glow when it touched Eliza Bly's blood, leaving Kaelan Drago utterly astonished.

  His curiosity piqued, he moved the entire Dragon's Heart Codex to Eliza Bly's disheveled crotch, wiping the bloodstains against her swollen, tender flesh.

  In that instant, something strange occurred. The Dragon's Heart Codex suddenly glowed intensely, growing warm to the touch. A peculiar sensation traveled up Kaelan Drago's arm to his hand holding the book.

  "Oh..." The intense heat radiating from her crotch drew an involuntary moan from Eliza Bly.

  "So hot!" She twisted her delicate body uneasily, as if trying to turn away.

  Seeing this, Kaelan Drago rubbed even more vigorously, even rolling up the silk scroll and twisting it inside her. He felt "The Dragon's Heart Codex" growing increasingly scorching to the touch, faint electric sparks flickering from its surface and sinking into the swollen, warm flesh.

  Eliza Bly's pale, alluring buttocks trembled involuntarily, sending shivers through her entire body.

  "Ah... it feels so bad!" she pleaded. "Please stop! I can't take it anymore!"

  Kaelan Drago, witnessing this marvel for the first time, would never stop. He patted her and replied, "Don't talk nonsense. You're enjoying this! Ha ha!"

  Eliza Bly was now speechless. Her lower body burned unbearably, a powerful electric current surging through her entire being. Her throat felt constricted, as if something had seized it, leaving her utterly voiceless.

  Jada Umbra, relying on the unique instincts of The Dark Clan, faintly sensed Kaelan Drago's location. She then deployed her extraordinary stealth abilities and newly acquired supernatural powers, slipping through the orc army to reach the mountain where Kaelan Drago stood. Jada Umbra felt immense satisfaction within. Not a single enemy had detected her presence as she crossed their lines.This proved her "Umbral Cloak" had reached its pinnacle—now invisible even in daylight. Previously, she could only remain unseen at night, and prolonged use left her breathless and drained. Yet now, extended application felt effortless. Her gratitude toward Kaelan Drago deepened, and her love for him grew even more profound.

  When Jada Umbra reached the tent's entrance, she caught sight of Kaelan Drago thrusting "The Dragon's Heart Codex" into Eliza Bly's swollen, reddened honeyed passage from behind. Staring dumbfounded at the bizarre, lewd spectacle before her, she wondered if she'd come to the wrong person.When she saw the thick, still-stiff cock beneath Kaelan Drago's hips, coated in a mixture of red and white fluids, her heart fluttered. She remembered the immense pleasure this very thing had once brought her.

  Inside the tent, Eliza Bly reached her final moment. Her delicate body convulsed violently, trembling intensely as her throat regained its voice.She felt a tremendous surge of energy erupt from the object thrust deep within her honeyed passage, shooting into her womb before racing through her entire body at an ever-increasing pace. Strange sensations flooded every limb and vein, every muscle seemed to contract and expand, every pore felt as if it would burst open—as if her very body was about to explode.

  She couldn't help but throw her head back and let out a long, agonized cry: "Ah... I'm going to die..."

  Kaelan Drago felt Eliza Bly's lower body clamp down on the rolled-up silk scroll with unparalleled force, rendering him unable to move it.Just as he strained to pull the scroll free, Eliza Bly's entire body erupted in a blue glow. She leapt from the ground, her skirt—tugged up to her knees—sliding down to her feet. Her lower body still clamped tightly around The Dragon's Heart Codex, she stood exposed, turning to wave her delicate hands at Kaelan Drago.

  Even more astonishing was that Eliza Bly, who should have been unskilled in martial arts, now moved with the grace and power of a master. As her hands danced, a fierce wind swept toward him, and Qi energy rippled around her.

  Kaelan Drago recoiled in shock at this sudden turn of events, scrambling backward. He too was a disheveled sight—clothes askew, lower body still stark naked.

  Before he could comprehend what was happening, a shrill cry pierced the air. A figure leapt into the tent, raising a sword that struck Eliza Bly squarely in the chest.

  A flash of crimson light erupted. Eliza Bly, her hands still wildly flailing, let out a piercing scream before collapsing limp to the ground.

  Kaelan Drago steadied his gaze and recognized the intruder as Jada Umbra. She wore form-fitting armor that accentuated her curves—full breasts, a slender waist, and ample hips—her alluring figure on full display.

  Jada Umbra drew the sword from Eliza Bly's body and turned to Kaelan Drago. "Master, I hope you weren't too alarmed!"

  On the battlefield, Lady Lyra Phenix received the joyous news delivered by Lyna Kynn galloping in on horseback. She immediately ordered Fastia's entire army to charge, overwhelming the orcs who had halted in confusion. The orcs caught in the frontal assault quickly collapsed.

  Having tasted defeat, Generals Brog and Grayfang wisely led their respective tribes' armies away from the battlefield.Lady Shireen's leopard troops, outnumbered and deployed on the right flank, observed the chaotic formation and wisely conserved their strength. Only the lion troops under Lion King Leo's command continued their tenacious fight. Even so, the formidable orcs inflicted significant casualties on the Fastian army.

  Compared to the Fastia forces battling fiercely on the field, Kaelan Drago and his men had it easiest. Their task was simply to hold the hilltop and bombard the orcs relentlessly with cannon fire.

  Though the Arcane cannon possessed immense power, it came with numerous drawbacks. Its mobility was severely limited, and reloading proved extremely cumbersome. Furthermore, it required specific conditions to fire—namely, it had to be positioned at a location where arcane energy converged to function effectively. Earlier, Master Spectre had spent considerable time using specialized instruments to locate such a spot.

  Kaelan Drago stared at the fallen Eliza Bly, stamping his foot in anguish. "What a waste! What a waste!"

  By now, the blue light enveloping Eliza Bly had vanished entirely, and she showed no signs of life.

  Jada Umbra, noticing his disheveled state, flushed crimson. She pointed discreetly below his waist and murmured softly, "Master, you..."

  Kaelan Drago, still consumed by regret, stiffened his expression at her words. "Haven't you seen this before? Come, help me adjust my clothes!"

  Jada Umbra stuck out her delicate tongue, her cheeks flushed as she approached Kaelan Drago. She drew a pristine silk handkerchief from her bosom and began gently wiping him down before carefully adjusting his clothing.

  Seeing the lovely Jada Umbra so obedient and compliant, Kaelan Drago's anger subsided. He reached out to touch her warm, porcelain cheek and asked, "How did you get here?"

  "I can sense your location, Master!" Jada Umbra replied with a look of pride. "This is the 'Heart of Intuition' granted to us after The Dark Clan's seal was broken. No matter where you go, I can find you."

  Suddenly, Eliza Bly on the floor let out a groan. Both men startled, turning to look at the seemingly lifeless Eliza Bly. To their astonishment, the bleeding from the wound on her chest had stopped, and her complexion was turning rosy.

  The two approached Eliza Bly. Kaelan Drago noticed her slender body still warm and supple. Eliza Bly let out a few low moans. A sudden thought struck him, and he hurriedly carried her to the table, undoing her garments. Her full breasts were stained with blood, a sight that seemed somewhat terrifying.

  Kaelan Drago gently wiped the blood from her warm, porcelain breasts. As the blood was removed, her snow-white, porcelain bosom was revealed.

  "Ah!" Jada Umbra gasped in surprise. The sword wound on her chest had vanished without a trace, leaving her crystalline breasts as flawlessly white as ever.

  "What's going on?" Jada Umbra stared at Kaelan Drago in bewilderment. Kaelan Drago shook his head with a bitter smile, equally perplexed by the unfolding scene.

  Eliza Bly's chest rose and fell as she slowly opened her eyes. Her first words were, "Am I dead?"

  Kaelan Drago was overjoyed and hurriedly replied, "You're not dead! How do you feel?"

  Eliza Bly gazed at Kaelan Drago with infinite sorrow and resentment. "You killed me! You're such a bastard!" After a pause, she added, "But... it felt so good, so beautiful..." As she finished, her lovely face flushed crimson like the evening sunset.

  Kaelan Drago stared at Eliza Bly in confusion. How could she not remember what had just happened?

  Eliza Bly noticed Jada Umbra watching her with concern nearby and asked in confusion, "Who is this lady..."

  Suddenly, she noticed the splotches of blood on her chest. A shriek escaped her lips as her face drained of color. "What's happening? ... I'm bleeding... Where am I cut?"

  Kaelan Drago finally understood. Eliza Bly's memories only went up to the moment he brought her to climax; she had no recollection of what followed. He smiled as he wiped the blood from her body, casually pinching her tender peppercorn breasts a few times, eliciting shy moans and whimpers from her.

  "It's nothing! I just wanted to scare you a little."

  Eliza Bly exhaled deeply, her voice tinged with embarrassment. "You're so naughty! Teasing me like this!" She felt the shame of baring her breasts before another woman, hastily pulling her robe closed. She pressed down Kaelan Drago's wandering hand and offered a bashful smile toward Jada Umbra.

  Jada Umbra found it amusing that while Eliza covered her chest, she remained utterly unaware her lower body lay completely exposed. She laughed freely and declared, "I am the Master's slave!"

  Kaelan Drago chimed in from the side, "She is my most beloved maid, Jada Umbra!"

  Eliza Bly obediently called out, "Sister Jada Umbra!"

  Just as Jada Umbra was about to ask what was going on—how she could be unharmed after being stabbed—Kaelan Drago withdrew his hand and moved it between Eliza Bly's thighs. With a wicked grin, he said to her, "Now you can give me back the book, can't you?"

  Eliza Bly blushed fiercely at the sight.

  Ignoring her protests, Kaelan Drago spread her pale thighs apart, seized The Dragon's Heart Codex, and yanked it free.

  Kaelan Drago sensed Eliza Bly's body resisting the silk scroll's removal, a tight, coiled force holding the rolled-up scroll firmly in place.

  He chuckled softly, twisting and pulling the scroll as he held it. This only intensified Eliza Bly's distress. Her slender legs were caught in an awkward position—neither clamping down nor releasing felt right. Her delicate waist twisted slightly, and her entire body trembled with discomfort.

  "Hold her waist!" Kaelan Drago barked at Jada Umbra. Amused, Jada Umbra reached out, her slender hands grasping Eliza Bly's delicate waist from both sides.

  Amid Eliza Bly's trembling, breathy moans, Kaelan Drago finally pulled out the now-moistened silk scroll. It was stained with crimson and lustful moisture, forming an eerily bizarre pattern. As the scroll was withdrawn, a wave of steamy dampness rose and spread upward, like the steam escaping from a freshly opened steamer basket—a truly peculiar sight.

  Kaelan Drago tossed the scroll aside and declared triumphantly to Jada Umbra, "Am I impressive or what?"

  Jada Umbra's face flushed crimson, too embarrassed to speak, merely nodding slightly. Eliza Bly was overcome with even greater bashfulness.

  Jada Umbra began dressing the delicate, weakened Eliza Bly. Eliza Bly hurriedly sat up and said, "Sister, let me do it myself!"

  Kaelan Drago chuckled softly, about to speak, when he suddenly noticed that "The Dragon's Heart Codex" lying on the ground had opened, revealing dense lines of text within. He let out an excited cry and immediately picked it up, flipping through the pages.

  Jada Umbra and the now-dressed Eliza Bly approached him. Jada Umbra asked curiously, "Master, what is it? Why are you so excited?"

  Kaelan Drago now understood completely. He couldn't help but curse the author who had devised such a method to unlock the seal. It seemed the so-called immortal true body was indeed real. Yet, the thought of Eliza Bly becoming that immortal true body made him sigh inwardly at her extraordinary fortune.

  Kaelan Drago gazed at Eliza Bly, her porcelain face still flushed, and began, "Miss Eliza Bly..."

  Eliza Bly cut him off, her voice tinged with coyness. "Still calling me 'Miss'? That's a bit too formal, don't you think?"

  Kaelan Drago chuckled. "Eliza Bly, do you realize? You've become immortal!"

  "What?" Jada Umbra and Eliza Bly exclaimed in unison, utterly astonished.

  Kaelan Drago said excitedly, "Look!" He drew his sword and made a cut on Eliza Bly's hand.

  Eliza Bly gasped in horror and tried to retreat, but Kaelan Drago seized her shoulders, pinning her immobile.

  Eliza Bly cried out, "What are you doing? Don't kill me!"

  Kaelan Drago, both amused and exasperated, snapped, "Stop crying! Why would I kill you?"

  Eliza Bly sniffled fearfully, too scared to cry aloud. Her wide, round eyes stared blankly at Kaelan Drago. Her utterly terrified expression made him both amused and tenderly compassionate.

  Kaelan Drago took Eliza Bly's small hand in his and spoke softly, "You're so sweet and obedient—how could I ever hurt you? You silly girl!"

  "Then why..." Eliza Bly looked at Kaelan Drago with reddened eyes.

  Kaelan Drago held her small hand up before her eyes. "It doesn't hurt anymore! Look!"

  Eliza Bly stared in disbelief at her own porcelain hand. Only a few drops of blood remained; the wound from moments ago had vanished.

  "How is this possible? How?" Eliza Bly repeatedly examined her hand. Not a single scar remained on her soft, delicate palm—it looked even more rosy and tender than before. Jada Umbra, watching nearby, looked at Eliza Bly with envy. She was even more bewildered by Kaelan Drago's extraordinary abilities; this man was always impossible to fathom.

  Finally recognizing her own power, Eliza Bly's tears turned to laughter. She threw herself forward, wrapping her arms around Kaelan Drago's waist and burying her face against his chest. "Thank you! Thank you!"Little did she know that Kaelan Drago also felt a pang of regret. Immortality was something anyone would covet, but he was naturally magnanimous. Since things had come to this, he couldn't help but see it through to the end.

  Kaelan Drago's mouth drew close to Eliza Bly's delicate ear. "I will recommend you to General Lady Lyra Phenix. You will join her army."

  Overwhelmed with joy, Eliza Bly lifted her head, her almond-shaped eyes brimming with tears. "Really? Truly?" she asked incredulously. Upon receiving Kaelan Drago's affirmative answer, she murmured, "How can I ever thank you?"

  Kaelan Drago laughed heartily. "How about letting me do it a few more times?" The words made Eliza Bly blush deeply. She simply held him tightly. From that moment on, her heart belonged entirely to Kaelan Drago.

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