"Zeon..."
"That's right, Zeon is your heart... forever. Without your heart, you feel hollow, as if your chest is empty... Without your heart, you're lost, alone, and deeply sad. Isn't that true?"
"Yes..."
"Zeon is your mind, so only when he's by your side do you feel whole, fulfilled, and truly happy. When Zeon is gone, you feel empty, lonely, and sad. You can't live without Zeon... Only by being with him can you live a joyful and bright life. When you feel the emptiness, you think of Zeon... and when Zeon is near, the world lights up, everything feels exciting. You long to stay by his side..."
With that, I finished planting the suggestions that would make Jazlyn fall in love with me and crave my presence. Yet, Jazlyn is a logical person—she acts with reason more than emotion. Even though she might fall in love, she could still rationalize turning me into an experiment, sacrificing her own feelings for the empire's greater good. I needed to reshape that logic too, to make her believe that keeping me around would also benefit the empire.
"Were you planning to turn Zeon into a test subject?"
"I don't know..."
Jazlyn's voice was soft, hesitating. She was wavering, clearly affected by the feelings I had just implanted in her. It was a good sign.
"You thought of experimenting on Zeon because you believed it would help the empire?"
"Yes..."
"There is a better way to bring even greater benefits to the empire. Would you like to hear it?"
"Yes..."
"You could marry Zeon. His fortune, his incredible luck, is like the primordial werewolves that once safeguarded the world. If you marry Zeon, his fortune will flow to the empire. Think carefully... Marrying Zeon is what's best for the empire. What do you think?"
"But... unlocking the secret of Zeon's fortune could also benefit the empire..."
"That's uncertain. If you try to turn Zeon into an experiment, you risk turning him against the empire. Bad luck could follow... Zeon is likely the only person on the continent with such luck. If you lose Zeon in the process, the empire could end up with nothing, and his luck will disappear. Do you see the logic?"
"Yes..."
"If you marry Zeon, his fortune will naturally support you, the empire, and your descendants. His extraordinary luck will flow into the royal bloodline. Jazlyn, your children could become kings, blessed with unmatched fortune. Marrying Zeon is in your best interest, for yourself and the empire. Do you understand?"
"Yes... But his luck... it still needs to be verified..."
"Explain what you mean by that... Go into detail."
"My marriage partner... for the sake of the empire... must be the best in the continent. I need to confirm that Zeon's fortune... is indeed the greatest on the continent."
"Imagine Jazlyn's team winning the Academy Martial Arts Tournament thanks to Zeon's luck... The tournament is a gathering of the continent's finest talents. If Zeon's luck ensures your victory there, would that count as proof?"
"That would be some confirmation..."
"From now on, you will see Zeon as your future husband. You'll pay close attention to him, observe him, to understand the extent of his fortune. This is for the empire. As Zeon's fortune helps you win tournament after tournament, you will desire to marry him more and more. When you win first place in the martial arts tournament, you'll know that Zeon's fortune is the best on the continent. For yourself, and for the empire, you will seek to marry Zeon."
"Yes..."
"Turning Zeon into a test subject is a mistake. Marrying him is how you'll truly prosper—both you and the empire. Do you agree?"
"Yes..."
I also implanted a hypnosis keyword: "Jazlyn enters a cozy room."
With that, I had successfully changed Jazlyn's logic and avoided a dangerous situation. I thought about leaving, but something was nagging at me.
'Did Jazlyn really only install one security device?'
Jazlyn was cautious by nature. It was unlikely she only relied on that alarm.
"Tell me in detail about the security devices in this room."
"Alarm magic that triggers when an unauthorized person enters the living room… and a hidden camera recording the room..."
As I suspected, Jazlyn had additional measures.
"Who knows about the hidden camera?"
"Me and Calere..."
"How often is the footage reviewed?"
"Every morning…"
What a careful woman. If I left the footage as is, everything that happened tonight would be exposed, even if I had made myself invisible. My voice might still have been captured.
"Where is the hidden camera?"
"In the portrait's left eye…"
"How do I retrieve the recording crystal?"
"Lift the portrait… You can take it out from behind…"
Sure enough, there was a portrait of Jazlyn hanging opposite her bed.
'The camera is hidden in the portrait.'
"How do I erase the footage?"
"Place the crystal over the portrait's right eye and drain the mana… It will reset…"
I needed to erase the footage and also ensure neither Jazlyn nor Calere noticed anything strange about the malfunctioning security systems.
I implanted another suggestion: "The alarm and the hidden camera crystal are faulty. The alarm randomly activates, even when nothing happens, and it annoys you. You thought about replacing it but have been too busy. Do you remember the alarm malfunctioning?"
"I... do now..."
Next, I injected memories of the hidden camera being broken and recording nothing.
"You're falling into a peaceful sleep... When you wake up, you'll feel refreshed, but you'll also feel a deep emptiness. You'll miss Zeon..."
Satisfied with my work, I reset the hidden camera crystal and quietly left Jazlyn's room.
'Now, to Calere's room.'
I followed my memory of the last time I encountered Calere. As I entered her room, I was greeted by various pieces of fitness equipment—dumbbells, pull-up bars, bench presses. It looked like a full-fledged gym.
'Calere's hobby is working out...'
On her desk, I noticed several books on military strategy and tactics.
'To become a knight commander, you need both strength and intelligence. Calere is really dedicated.'
I liked women with ambition, who worked hard for their goals. It made it all the more satisfying to bring them under my influence.
Calere was fast asleep, sprawled out on her bed.
'She's in a deep sleep thanks to my suggestion. Just like with Jazlyn, I'll make her believe the security devices are broken. This way, neither of them will suspect anything.'
"You're falling deeper into sleep... Your body feels heavy, and your mind drifts into dreams..."
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When I finished, it was nearly dawn.
'I haven't slept at all tonight.'
After using magic mortars during the day, spending time with Calere, researching materials in the library, hypnotizing Jazlyn and Calere—it was no wonder my head felt like it was about to explode. I wanted nothing more than to collapse onto Calere's bed and sleep, but I knew I'd have to go through the tedious process of injecting more suggestions so she wouldn't think it was strange in the morning.
'Better to head back to my dorm. I'll sleep there.'
I quietly left the dormitory and returned to my room. As I entered, I could hear Kazan snoring loudly.
"Kogogogo~ Kogogogogo~"
"I've been working hard all night, and this guy's been sleeping peacefully."
Maybe this was the difference between someone burdened with great responsibilities and someone who was carefree. Still, I didn't envy Kazan.
"I have more women."
Hypnosis required effort and had its risks, but in the end, I have powerful and beautiful chicks. The reward of seeing them open their hearts to me was worth every moment.
As I lay down, a thought crossed my mind.
'I wonder how Jazlyn will react when she sees me tomorrow… Hmmm…'
With that thought, I drifted into a deep sleep.
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The next morning arrived.
Jazlyn woke up feeling a strange emptiness inside her.
'Why do I feel so hollow?'
For a moment, Zeon's face flashed in her mind, and her heart warmed.
'Why am I thinking about Zeon?'
Puzzled, she got out of bed and noticed the remains of the alarm magic circle on the floor.
"Did it malfunction again?"
The alarm magic in her room often malfunctioned, making it impossible to tell if there had been an intruder.
"I really need to replace this today. Let me check the hidden camera crystal while I'm at it."
Jazlyn walked over to the portrait, removed the hidden camera crystal, and activated it.
Chijijiji…
"Nothing was recorded. How dangerous… Both the alarm and the camera malfunctioned at the same time last night. I'm lucky I wasn't harmed. I should go to the church for a check-up—just in case I've been cursed or poisoned."
Jazlyn shook her head, realizing she should have replaced those broken security devices long ago.
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