The tournament ended gloriously with my Veronica finishing first place that much is expected of my first subject though it took till dusk for her 'fans' to give her a breather. Finally made it back to the dorm good thing it's sound-proof, the aphrodisiac has a time limit of two hours good thing we got back early. While sitting on the bed contemplating my next move Veronica approached me with her gifts "Master the rewards this time are too bountiful, you can have.." "It's the fruit of your labor so savor it, Veronica, no objections permitted " to my reply she nodded weakly with a smile. "Veronica are the spies taken care of?" " Yes Master I cast an illusory spell on them they won't know the princess is here, not to be presumptuous but master why did we bring the princess over here". At this moment my brilliant pedagogy had reared its head once again, it took me six years to learn the art from my butler after being bullied. That old man would not let me solve issues with money so it had to be done with our 'abilities', say being wealthy and having money as your powers is not a stretch from reality, there is really no difference between me and Bruce Wayne, well without the bat-shit crazy idealism. Thinking back during that time that old man really gave us a tough time, Yosev why did you do it?. "Master! Master!" Unknowingly I had drifted off and let my emotions get the better of me "My bad, I apologize". "It looks like even after Anastasia informed the Duke of her change of residence to the school dorms, he still planted spies. What a cautious man" Surprisingly the Duke did not refuse her, she just informed him out of courtesy, from her memories such whimsical decisions happened a lot, seriously what a spoilt brat, I have to instill morals into her. Currently, in my dormitory, Anastasia and her two knights were sitting on the floor with gazes that could melt Orichalcum not that I cared anyway. "Speak" *gasp* perhaps after holding their breath for a long time they were finally relieved. "Are you actually Robert?" the 'Princess' came at me first, my response? "Yes, and No, however that does not matter because at this moment for the next one week I am in charge of molding you". Confronting my evil smirk the three damsels in distress were horrified, no make that two, Grace was just...calm about it? how odd. Does she have some history with abuse? or is reinforcement coming? no that's impossible I can read their minds with my Pleios skill, there's no such backup plan. She is merely being rational I like that. "Hahahaha" Oh dear, I accidentally let it out but this is surprising. I drugged them before kidnapping them this is meant to make them hyper-vigilant and hyper-aroused dealing cognitive, emotional, and social blows to them but she's still tranquil about it, no she feels bad and is acting numb, Anastasia and Emilia the fiery knight are disoriented and agitated at this rate they will move to stage two 'Denial and total dependence'. "Don't look at me that way you three, Grace was it? What a tough family background you must have had but I don't care about what Robert's father did to yours, I offer you a bargain" I currently need more resources to grow, the certainty of that depends on my connection with those at the top of the food chain. If I accept her as my full subordinate in mind and body like Veronica hopefully she can be bound to me, I wish the same for the two as well. "Crassus Bern is the reason why I have.." I gestured with my hand for her to be silent. "I have no qualms whatsoever what you do to him in order for revenge, in exchange I need your complete subordination, bind your spiritual signature to mine and in exchange, I will give you what you desire or just die contented that animal is drowning in delicacies, beauties, and wine while your parents are rotting in the mud. You are truly powerful with a lot of potential, without me using underhanded means I definitely had no way of subduing you, think carefully I trust how astute you are " Towards my shocking offer Grace frowned but still spoke after 'contemplating' "I accept your offer on one condition" "You don't seem to know the position you are in, you don't get to call the shots here young woman" This Grace looks calm and collected but deep down is a narcissist, deep down a narcissist is an insecure brat, Make her believe you are important a couple of praise and that should do the trick her offer now is doable with, it's obvious what she wants. "Anyway, Grace considering your immense potential ask away" surprised at my lax countenance in contrast to my cocky behavior from before gave her more 'confidence' ah short-lived confidence, I'm playing the long-game here young girl. "I require you to shorten my enslavement to 200 years" with a stern look she presented this proposal with a smile and a cocky grin to boot, hmm perhaps I should go ahead to breaking her, "I also need you to release.." Notice how every word that comes out of this sow's mouth starts with 'I'. "Enough I can only agree to shorten your enslavement period nothing more, nothing less, or else I can sell you to the Orc tribe and let them have their fill tarnishing every single length and breadth of your bag of bones, you magot, who do you think you are making such unreasonable request!" Anastasia and Emilia who had thought everything was going smoothly were shaking in their boots, You want to capitalize on my kindness? Then I'll take what you treasure the most, your dignity. Maybe then you will be enlightened. "But I.." releasing my rank 7 aura which disordered the room she kept quiet, I'm having second thoughts on this woman, "Fine keep up with your daily routines and report back to my dormitory every day by 6 pm. If you don't Cocaine should serve as an excellent example of what happens to disobedient puppies" Staring blank-faced at me Anastasia hesitantly asked, " You are not going to kill us?" "No cute Princess, you and your knights will go about your routine lives, go to the academy, as usual, have a tea-party once in a while. But report everything to me it's that simple" This week is dedicated to subduing them and making more connections. Hopefully, I back her race to the throne and she wins won't Nodnol be my backyard ?, enough with my delusions. "Grace your contract will be considered depending on your performance if you are that 'talented' " In response to my taunting emphasis on her talent she seemed riled up...okay, "I need you to retrieve certain ingredients for me, if you are up for it, of course, your enslavement would be reduced to 150 years" "Fine Master your wish is my command" what a 180-degree change in attitude sigh "Heres a list, I need them latest three days later" after going through the list Grace seemed appalled "No need to worry if you are not up for it I can-" "No need Master it is done" with a smile I approached her boldly and carried her preparing to teleport to the demon castle, correction my demon castle. "Anastasia, Emilia you can both return, as for Grace she will arrive later tonight not just yet" "Understood Master" with that they left my dormitory to theirs. "Veronica dispel the illusion magic once they have arrived at their dorms and follow me immediately to the Castle" Yes Master" with that Veronica swiftly went out to handle my order. As expected of a princess she adapted rather quickly but it seems Emilia is in a state of denial throughout the ordeal. "Ummm I...I" It seems Grace has been blushing the entire time, seriously "What is it Grace?" "Nothing, where are we headed to?" "Oh? I did not tell you did I? 'system status reveal' " *confirmed*
Name: Bradque Xan (Optimum State)
Title: Son of the Diabolical Baron[Possessed], DEMON KING
Level: 7 (Alpha)
Path: Blood Path
Abilities: Devour(Level 6), Copy(Level 7) , Augur(Level 8) , Pelios(Level 7) Aphrodite (Level 8)
Family: Hades (TENTATIVE)
MP: 4800
Strength: Level 8
Agility: Level 7
"You are, you are?" with a shocked face she was quivering, what a nice reaction, "Yes I am a demon King" and you belong to me, except for that last part, so embarrassing to say. "Master it is done" with a smile Veronica came back, let's teleport " Veronica you just need to hold my clothing, the hugs are unnecessary" "But.." "I am just joking" Grace was still tugging my shirt with a worried expression "What is it Grace?" "Master why is Veronica headed with us?" "OOh! that's because she is a succubus and is perfect for the occasion" "Wait surely you don't mean". With a grin, I teleported over to the demon castle amidst Grace's wails of pain.