109 COURT LA MOOD HAS PROTECTION NOW
Yun-Yun raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "That's an ambitious idea. Sutra creation is no small feat—it often takes generations of masters to refine even one. You think you can simply merge two ancient sutras?"
Leo grinned. "I've already altered my Dragon form to resemble a Rakhshasa. Why not take it a step further?"
After a moment of silence, Yun-Yun sighed. "Fine. Tell me what I can do to help."
Leo closed his eyes, tapping into the memory of the Golden Rakhshasa Transformation Sutra he had obtained from the librarian.
He visualized the intricate magic codes, analyzing their structure and function. Carefully, he began integrating them with the magic codes of Yun-Yun's transformation sutra, layering the two together.
After hours of painstaking effort, Leo laid out a draft of the merged sutra on a large parchment.
Yun-Yun studied the new creation, her fingers tracing the magical diagrams. "These sections here are redundant. Remove them. And this part—shift it over to enhance defense." She continued pointing out flaws, refining the design with meticulous precision.
Leo listened intently, adjusting the magic codes according to her suggestions. The process was grueling, but their combined efforts gradually gave shape to something extraordinary.
Finally, Yun-Yun leaned back, a satisfied smile on her face. "It's done. This new sutra isn't just a combination—it surpasses both the Dragon and Rakhshasa Sutras in every way."
Leo nodded, his excitement was real. "We should learn it immediately. The only way to refine it further is through practice and mastery."
"Agreed," Yun-Yun replied.
Leo tilted his head. "What should we call it?"
Yun-Yun's face lit up with inspiration. "The Golden Dragon Rakhshasa Body Transformation Sutra."
Leo grinned. "A splendid name for a revolutionary creation."
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"Young Master, the contractors are refusing to activate the security system unless we pay them extra," Kasshyek complained to Leo.
Magic Security specialists had been hired to install a security system around the perimeter of Court la Mood. They'd completed the installation, but now, just before activation, they were demanding additional payments without reason.
"How much have we paid them so far?" Leo asked.
"We only made a small deposit," Grangya replied. "They said they'd collect the balance when the system is activated."
"In that case, tell them to forget it. We're not paying a single fucking coin more to them," Leo said.
"Are you sure? The system isn't active yet. Without them, it's bloody useless," Grangya pointed out.
"I'll activate it myself," Leo replied confidently.
"Are you sure?" Grangya asked, still hesitant.
"Trust him. He's handled far more complex magic before," Yun-Yun assured.
"You're really not going to pay them? Again?" Kasshyek asked.
"Why pay when we don't have to?" Leo scoffed. "They thought they could extort us. They can get the fuck lost."
Determined, Leo approached the main magic pillar that controlled the security system surrounding Court la Mood. Opening his control panel, he began examining the surrounding codes.
"Do you recognize these runes?" he asked Yun-Yun, showing her a set of symbols he'd drawn.
"These are lightning spells," she confirmed.
"Good. And these?" he asked, displaying another set.
"These govern force fields and magic shields," she replied.
As Leo continued analyzing the magic patterns in the pillars installed by the contractors, a complete mental blueprint of the security system formed in his mind.
Pulling out a large sheet of paper, he sketched an intricate magic diagram. Yun-Yun examined it closely.
"Yes, this is the core spell for the security system," Yun-Yun said, adding, "though it could be improved here—adding offensive magic, like flaming arrows, would work well."
Together, Leo and Yun-Yun refined the contractors' original design.
Satisfied with their improvements, Leo got to work, altering the magic codes according to their new plans.
He removed any backdoors the contractors had embedded to stall the system and added enhanced protective features. When he finished, he connected the power source of the security system to the magic of the Dungeon of Lust, ensuring that Court la Mood would now be fortified by its dark powers.
"Is it done?" Grangya asked.
"Yes, it's finished," Leo replied.
"We should test our new magic security system," Yun-Yun suggested.
Leo activated the system, and the main gates automatically slid shut.
To test the defenses, they released several animals, guiding them toward the walls of Court la Mood from the outside.
As the animals approached, flaming arrows launched from a distance, striking their targets precisely. Those that reached the walls were met with a powerful electric shock, proving that the offensive defenses were fully functional.
Yun-Yun then cast a series of spells aimed at the walls of Court La Mood to test the security system. Instantly, magic shields activated, deflecting her attacks effortlessly. The system's defenses had come to life.
The security was complete.
Court la Mood was ready to open for business once again.
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"We're really not going to pay the contractors? That's over a million silver dinari," Grangya asked Leo.
"They breached the contract first, so we have no obligation to honor our part," Leo replied firmly.
"See? Told you from the start he wouldn't pay," Kasshyek said with a smirk.
Grangya looked at Leo curiously. "How did you even manage to modify the security system? Even a team of advanced mages couldn't do what you did. If the contractors had known this was possible, they wouldn't have taken only ten percent upfront."
"I have my talents," Leo answered.
"Don't tell me what people suspect about you is true—that you're a demon?" Grangya asked, a hint of unease in her voice.
"Why would you say that?" Yun-Yun interjected, surprised.
"Before I joined you guys, when my memory was sealed, the Assassin Workshop asked me to investigate you for signs of demon magic. They received complaints from Gomora City that you might be a demon. And later, your success in capturing those foreign mages caught the Workshop's attention too. Many there still believe you're a demon in disguise," Grangya explained.
Leo raised an eyebrow. "And you're telling me this only now?"