About Consulate

It had been an hour since the battle between Vrime city and Wyre state settled in a truce. The soldiers relaxed and took care of their injured. Some helped move debris to clean the pathways as large numbers of halls and buildings had been destroyed in the battle and their debris was all over the place. The citizens learned the outcome of the battle and heaved a sigh of relief. Most of the Wyre troops camped outside while some stayed to aid their leaders in settling matters.

Han Mo wanted to kill all the Vrime troops since their fear was above their loyalty. It was displayed clearly when they abandoned Princess Xiao. Neither of them dared to stop Lyra from doing vile things to Xiao. Such people were better off dead. But since now Xiao was basically Han's ally and his wingwoman, he decided to leave the soldiers' fate to Xiao's decision.

For the rest of the night, Han Mo & Lyra settled inside the Vrime city's main residence halls. Xiao was in one of the halls too where Deodomus awoke slowly.

"Ugh…Xiao..?" Deodomus mumbled as got up slowly. His body felt oddly stiff and slightly painful. Then he remembered that all his bones were crushed by Han Mo's trump card attack! Deodomus' eyes flew open in vigilance and he scouted the surrounding area with a swift glance.

"What happened?! Are you okay? Where's the enemy?" Deodomus asked while revving up his chi. He was a veteran mercenary. Quickness was in his nature.

"Calm down. The battle has ended." Xiao said and sighed. She was leaning back on a spacious chair & had been watching over Deodomus all this while. Xiao seemed tired. It was more emotional than physical tiredness though. She had been in a series of hair-raising events. The intense battle, the defeat, humiliation and being spared by the enemy…all of this was quite heavy on Xiao's mind.

"What happened?" Deodomus asked warily.

"We lost, sigh." Xiao sighed again. Her big breasts heaved up and down.

"You were defeated by Han Mo. I and Kyle were defeated by Lyra. Some things happened afterwards…" Xiao faltered slightly. Deodomus felt his heart turning cold. A warrior woman had only one fate after getting defeated: sex slavery!

"Han Mo spared me. Rather…he saved me." Xiao then said, puzzling Deodomus. Then she explained briefly what had transpired while Dedomus was unconscious. After hearing it all, Deodomus felt grave. Be it so if they were defeated and killed but being defeated and spared by the enemy was worse. Now they owed their lives to their enemy. Which means, they'd be slaving themselves to do the enemy's bidding. Or would they? Deodomus' eyes glinted in the torchlights. He was not a nice man. Repaying debt and favors was the good folks' way. He was a mercenary. Screw the favors!

"Let's get out of here while we have the chance." Deodomus said to Xiao resolutely. But Xiao smiled wearily.

"No." She replied.

"Why not?!" Deodomus was stunned. "Don't tell me you feel indebted to Han Mo? Even if so, you are well aware what he'll demand as compensation from you?"

Xiao turned her face away while frowning.

"You can leave. I'll stay and not bring shame to my warrior blood." Xiao said resolutely. "A favor must be repaid."

"Hmph, you're too innocent." Deodomus grumbled. He could debate on this topic all night long but since Xiao had made her mind and he didn't have much influence on her; it'd be a waste of energy.

"I already stayed behind to fight for you. Why would I leave now?" Deodomus snorted unhappily.

"Hmph." Xiao snorted too but inwardly she was smiling. She was touched by Deodomus' will to stand by her side no matter what. & they had barely met a day ago? How many people had shown such sincerity towards her in her lifetime? She could count them on fingertips.

Creak---

Suddenly the door of the hall creaked open, and Han Mo walked in. He looked pale. Previously the cursed contract signed with Xiao was reneged against from Han Mo's side. Although it was Lyra who had intervened their battle which led to a turn of events but all that made it impossible for Han to finish his 10 rounds of battle with Xiao and Deodomus. This resulted in an intense backlash! He was internally severally injured and had to spend considerable amount of resources to temporarily heal himself. He still hadn't recovered completely. He couldn't in such a short duration.

Deodomus was already planning to slit Han's throat and kidnap Xiao to save her. But he controlled himself.

Han took a seat silently. Xiao sat up and licked her lips in nervousness.

"I see you've recovered fine. I had my military doctor heal you. He's quite a healing expert." Han said to Deodomus.

Deodomus felt stumped. He didn't feel indebted to Han Mo but still he couldn't say it in his face casually since Xiao considered him an ally now.

"I have you to thank." Deodomus replied with a mild smile.

Han nodded and then glanced at Xiao. His eyes were crystal clear, revealing every shift of his emotions. He looked at Xiao with lust, then with pity, compassion and even mild respect. Xiao was still young in her twenties. But she was a noble lady. She could read through all those shifts. Xiao remained silent and maintained her posture. This was a statement in itself.

"Well, no matter what happened, we are now technically allies." Han spoke eloquently.

"In our previous exchange I came to appreciate your battle prowess. Yours in particular…Deodomus." Han looked at Deodomus, surprising him.

"You are only one step away from Master realm too. You'd make a splendid warrior. It'd have been a pity to kill you. I actually wanted to initiate you into the Consulate as my wingman but situation demanded that I save Xiao with the only chance I had." Han continued.

"I'm here to discuss our relation & the situation now. But firstly, you may ask any questions that you might have." Han said and leaned forward, resting his elbows on his thighs & cupped his hands under his chin.

"Okay…what do you want from Xiao in exchange of saving her?" Deodomus asked bluntly. It stumped both Han and Xiao at once.

"What do you think?" Han snickered & then glanced at Xiao perversely.

"Humph!" Deodomus snorted hatefully and revved his chi.

"Don't get any ideas now." Han Mo warned him immediately.

"My pride is my bottom line. If you step over it, I'll destroy you…" Han revved his chi as well, displaying his superior cultivation. Even if he was injured, he was still ahead of Deodomus in terms of power.

"Whatever may you demand, I'll do my best to fulfill it." Xiao suddenly spoke to Han. The two men paused and looked at her silently.

Han then chuckled and leaned back on his chair.

"Relax. Sex is not the only thing men think about. I also have no demands for you. I saved you much for my own pride. I wanted to slap Lyra's face without actually doing it. Saving you was the slap she needed. You don't have to repay me with anything." Han said.

At once Xiao and Deodomus were moved. This Han had many sides to him. Perversion was one; magnanimity was another. He truly didn't intend to take advantage of Xiao.

"Well then, if that's all you wanted to ask, then I'll go ahead with what I need to educate you with." Han said.

"Firstly, the Consulate. Now that you're part of it, Xiao, you must understand the weight of it. I don't want you getting into trouble and dragging me down with you to doom." Han continued.

"The Consulate is a military organization. Its real base is always hidden and unknown to most of its own members. Only the high-level members know of it and perhaps dwell there at times too. There is a proper hierarchy in Consulate. High level members are called Prophets. They are few and most of them hide their true identities. Below them are Bishops. I'm in this category. Below us are priests/nuns." Han Mo said.

"Is Consulate a religious organization?" Xiao asked. Han paused.

"Everyone has the same doubt. We don't know for sure. There's no proof of the Consulate worshipping any Gods. The prophets keep much in obscurity." Han replied.

"Regardless, the Consulate is mighty powerful. Many of the bishops in there are kings and lords of different kingdoms and states. That is to state, all their military power also belongs to the Consulate. Each bishop is either a uniquely powerful cultivator or one with extremely high talent in cultivation. The priests or nuns are nothing religious. They are hardcore warriors with years of experience. You Xiao might be the youngest one in the lot." Han smiled.

"Prophets run the Consulate. Bishops spearheads their missions and priests/nuns are the handymen. Each bishop is given a single chance to bring any one person into the Consulate under their wing. These new recruits are considered the bishops' wingmen or wingwomen. It's a once in a lifetime thing. Since I chose you, I can not choose another person again. Else, not only will that be considered void, but I'll also get demoted as punishment." Han said.

"What is the role of a wingman or wingwoman?" Xiao asked.

"It is to learn from their bishop and prove their might through Consulate's missions. Only after they've proven themselves, are they considered true members. But that doesn't mean they lack any social standing in the Consulate. Any wingman or wingwoman is definitely a prodigy chosen to carry on the bishops' legacy. Usually, the wingfolks are the inheritor or disciples of the bishops. They might even replace the bishop directly if the bishop wishes to step down or is about to die."

"The missions given by the Consulate must be prioritized over an individual member's own matters. When called upon by a senior, every member must report immediately and proceed with the mission allotted to them. In this manner, the Consulate is quite strict. But at the same time, it is lax as well. The members don't get many missions in a year. Outside of the missions, they are free to do whatever they want. Consulate doesn't meddle in their business. Plus, the benefits Consulate gives us are many. Wealth, resources, military assistance are the main ones. Over a century, the Consulate has grown very powerful and all its members have too."

At once Xiao understood how Han Mo's cultivation base had turned out to be higher than what was publicly known. Breaking through to major realms like Master realm was no easy feat. But with the resources and aid provided by the Consulate, it was an easy matter. It was just kept in secrecy.

"How long does she need to be your wingwoman?" Deodomus asked with a frown.

"Roughly a year. We might do 3-4 missions during this period. Afterwards Xiao needs to pass a test. It can be anything decided by a prophet." Han replied.

"Well then, that's most of it. I'll tell you all the rules in details at another time during our mission." Han said.

"Mission?" Deodomus raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, this battle was part of the mission. We'll move to the next part in a day. Xiao, you'll be coming along with me." Han declared.

"…Okay." Xiao consented. Deodomus shook his head and sighed.

"What is this mission though?" Xiao asked.

"I'll tell you tomorrow. For now, get some rest. I need to recuperate as well." Han said and got up. Then he looked at Deodomus.

"You were an audience to this conversation because I believe you'll be coming along as part of Xiao's forces." Han said.

"Hmph, of course." Deodomus snorted.

Han nodded and left. Xiao walked him to the door where Han suddenly stopped and turned to face her.

"One more thing Xiao… Consulate members are forbidden from harming each other. They can only settle their disputes once a year at a certain event. If the members fight outside the event and Consulate learns of it, there can be severe punishment, including crippling. Lyra is a bishop like me. This is a unique mission we're doing together. She's provocative. Try not to take the bait." Han warned.

"Understood. I'll be cautious." Xiao answered.

As Han left, Xiao exhaled in relief and returned.

"Well, it wasn't so bad." Xiao uttered. She was dreading the same as Deodomus that she'd have to warm Han's bed, but it turned out to be something entirely different. She was educated instead.

"Han is merely a general in Wyre state. So perhaps Wyre's lord himself is also a member of the Consulate? Perhaps even a prophet." Deodomus pointed out.

"As such, you joining the same organization means, your states cannot be at wars. Your father rules Carny. He might still go against Wyre, not knowing the consequences. He needs to be warned before his actions get you in trouble, just in case."

"….!" You're right sigh. I'll write him a letter. I cannot return to the capital for now anyway, now that I have to accompany Han for this ongoing mission." Xiao said.

"Speaking of which…you'll be accompanying me as part of my force?" Xiao smirked.

"Why of course." Deodomus smiled. "I'll take your offer from earlier. I'll join Carny."

Xiao sighed happily. Her eyes teemed.

"That's good. You can be a captain in my battalion. You'll soar up the ranks in just a year though. You have the potential and prowess for it." Xiao said.

"Ranks mean little. Being able to be around you and admire your beauty everyday is the real benefit of joining Carny." Deodomus smirked and checked Xiao out.

Xiao giggled. In just a day her attitude towards Deodomus had changed greatly due to the events that transpired.

Suddenly Xiao and Deodomus picked up some noise.

"What is that sound?" Xiao asked.

"Sounds like someone is shouting and screaming." Deodomus uttered. Immediately the two of them used their support techniques and became able to hear clearly. It was Lyra whose screams were coming from afar. These screams were full of lust and pleasure. At once both Xiao and Deodomus froze.

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Several minutes ago, when Han had walked in to discuss the matters with Xiao; Kyle had awoken in another hall. His wounds too had been healed by the military doctor already.

"You recovered fast. I expected nothing less." Lyra's voice resounded in the hall as Kyle gathered his bearings.

"What…the hell happened…?" He murmured. "You!!" Suddenly Kyle erupted with chi and tried to summon a sword from his spatial ring. But then he discovered that his spatial ring was not on his finger. Not just that, even his clothes were not on his body. He was completely naked!!

"What the fuck…" Kyle was lost for words.

"Heheh. You're quite adorable I'd say." Lyra smiled watching Kyle jumping around.

"Relax, soldier. You've lost the battle. It was still made into a truce though in accordance with Han Mo's decision." Lyra said.

"Truce?" Kyle was even more confused now. Lyra shook her head and explained everything to him that had transpired after Kyle was knocked out by her. As Kyle listened, he became filled with anger and bitterness and even hatred towards Lyra. At the same time, he was relieved that Xiao was safe and that Han Mo didn't seem to be such a bad person.

"Regardless…why am I here with you? & naked too?" Kyle raised an eyebrow.

"Why do you think?" Lyra smirked as she walked towards Kyle seductively grinding her big hips with each step.

Currently Lyra was wearing a thin laced gown that clung to her curves on the right spots. Slowly she opened her gown and let it slip down along the way as she got closer to Kyle. Her beautiful muscular body was revealed in its full naked glory!

Lyra was a tall brunette with a muscular body, tough abs, thick thighs, big strong hips and breasts so dense and supple that those could make any man drool in lust. She was a unique beauty!

"You are going to entertain me tonight…" Lyra spoke as she touched Kyle's chest and smirked at his face. Slowly she embraced him, letting the warmth of her body assault Kyle's. Kyle was dumfounded! But he was also erect! His meaty organ was erect and bulging. It slid between Lyra's thighs and throbbed against her vagina!

"But we're enemies…" Kyle narrowed his eyes.

"Mmm, isn't it more fun to fuck with your enemies?" Lyra smirked. "Come, fuck me now."