Ch 0.11: Plan commencement (1)

As the dark clouds gathered ominously over the forest, Ji Yan's voice quivered with urgency as he issued a command. "Go, bring the captain of Unit 1!"

His subordinate responded promptly and resolutely, "Yes, Lord."

Meanwhile, Nanny, who had been riding in a separate carriage, quickly approached the scene but soon stooped after seeing the Unit 1 squad leader arrive. 

The squad leader was a tall and imposing figure, her long, dark hair cascading over her curvaceous form. Her uniform bore the marks of countless battles, and her piercing eyes betrayed a sense of confusion as she tried to piece together the unfolding events. 

Ji Yan couldn't help but notice the interesting expression on her face and remarked with a hint of amusement, "You're displaying quite an interesting facial expression."

The squad leader, never one to let her emotions show, quickly composed herself and replied, "I apologize, my Lord. I am merely adjusting to the changing circumstances." 

Ji Yan responded, "Well, I apologize for not being able to show myself or step out of the carriage."

The squad leader responded with a respectful nod, "There is no need for an apology, my Lord. I am at your service."

Ji Yan then explained, "I have a task for you. Go to the market and bring back top-quality clothes suitable for a 13-14-year-old."

The girl hesitated, "But, my Lord, we passed by the city three hours ago and my Lord, you know that our primary duty is to escort you. we should stay by your side."

Ji Yan acknowledged this and said, "Yes, I know. Now, go and retrieve them as quickly as possible."

The menacing storm clouds above served as a reminder of the impending tempest, and the dense forest surrounding them harbored numerous Lightning Langoors, their foreboding presence a formidable threat. Ji Yan's request might have appeared unconventional, but the squad leader trusted that every decision was a product of careful consideration by their Lord.

The girl agreed, "Then, my Lord. May I go myself, as my subordinate might take more time?"

Ji Yan permitted her, "Go ahead. Time is of the essence and the most precious thing after all".

Her expression showed a mix of concern and curiosity, but she left for the completion of the task.….

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"How long will you stand there?" Ji Yan asked.

"I apologize, Your Majesty."

"There is no need for apology."

His voice was filled with concern as he continued, "I've heard rumors of a recent disturbance in this forest. Lightning Langoors are said to be particularly aggressive in this area. I worry for your safety."

"I'm your humble servant. You should not concern yourself with my safety," Nanny said, bowing down.

"Come near the carriage. I have something to tell you."

Nanny approached the carriage and was surprised and shocked as the Lord revealed the truth to her. He claimed that there were traitors within Unit 1 who posed a grave threat to his life. With despair, he explained that he needed her to help him identify these traitors and eliminate them.

'Should I tell him the truth? I can't believe I'm still hesitating. But with this, I can confirm why I'm still not caught.'

As Nanny was thinking this, he called her into his carriage. She gently nodded and climbed up to the carriage. The moment she entered, Ji Yan hugged her tightly. His clothes were torn apart, and he looked bigger than before—a lot bigger. He was sweating and looked very graceful and seductive. Nanny couldn't help but turn red and be surprised.

'My cultivation is still at the True Acquired Realm, and unfortunately, not many people are born with the aptitude to reach this realm throughout their lives. But he reached the True Acquired Realm at such a young age?'

Nanny asked, "Lord, your cultivation increased?"

Ji Yan only nodded. This wasn't something that should have been possible for a 9-year-old.

'Ahh, he is still a divine child. As per the prophecy, he was supposed to bring justice to the world.' She pondered and realized that she made a mistake. 'He is so miserable and talented. Rather than supporting him, I became treacherous.'

Nanny reflected and took a martial oath at that moment in her heart that she would always serve him and tell him the truth today. With this, she had to accept whatever he decided to do with her and let her fate rest on his decision.

"You really look beautiful, Trouble."

"Whaaat?"

'Jeez, what is he saying?' Ji Yan said, "I thought about it and believe it's a bullshit rule that the servant class can't have a name and only very able people can get a name. Forget about the surname."

"My Lord, I don't thi—"

He interrupted her in the middle, lowering his voice and leaning much closer to her. "How about I bestow you a beautiful name, Nanny?"

"I believe Acantha Yan sounds good. Don't you think?"

Nanny could only blankly look at the Lord and finally realized how her long-awaited dream had come true. But wait, Acantha Yan? Yan?

"What, my Lord?" Nanny said loudly, still shocked and unable to believe her ears.

"Shhhhhhh. Put aside your thoughts, as I'm about to give a very good reward if you fulfill one task for me."

What type of task was the Lord talking about? She didn't know, but at that moment, she just wanted to complete the task without even hearing it and gain his acknowledgment.

"Ring Ring!"

"My Lord, I think I should first pick up the wooden tablet. There seems to be an important message."

"Don't answer it. It's not important now," said Ji Yan.

Nanny started to itch to check the message, but Ji Yan didn't allow her to check it, enforcing a power dynamic between them. She became distracted from the discussion and diverted her attention, making her give in to Ji Yan.

She did not say anything more. She could only settle her weight.

She didn't know why, but she had an inner feeling that her lord was leading her somewhere along, but she could only ignore her senses and instinct as she was enjoying it. Even before she was about to think about saying something, he started talking about something else and stopped focusing on her.

Nanny could only wonder, was it somehow her fault? He bestowed her a name she always earnestly wanted. Even when he hugged her, she didn't hug him back. Nevertheless, at the moment, she was happy and now didn't want to brim with tension and anxiety, so she willingly advanced into his arms, fortunately without being pushed by him.

Without understanding why she was acting so impatiently, she reflected on her training from childhood to be a good caretaker, a skilled martial artist, and to endure torture if captured by those with malicious intent toward the lord. All that training had only fueled her hatred toward them and royalty, yet here she was, soon to be a queen of that same royalty.

...

Ji Yan whispered something to her in a very low, sweet voice, but she couldn't understand his words. Suddenly, it seemed like there were five of him. It was confusing, and she started to struggle to differentiate between reality and imagination.

She began sweating, feeling a mix of shame and ecstasy that seemed to last for hours. Then, the sound of a clap brought her back to reality.

Though only seconds had passed, everything she experienced felt intensely real.

Lord came close to her and finally kissed. 

After each long kiss, the Lord started to plant a gentler one upon her lips.