49 - Plans Failed and End!

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PART 1 – Gakai!

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The incident between Skarla and Gakai did not imply that the beautiful orc would receive special privileges or anything of the sort. She is useful, and because of this, Skarla will put her on a leash to control her.

Because of that, the next day, Skarla moved all the orcs that agreed to follow Gakai; it was about 1/3 of them. Skarla promptly assigned them to the task of maintaining the fortress.

Gakai initiated significant efforts to exert control over his people. The orcs are not easy to calm down, and everyone is confused about the new leader and why their proud and powerful leader is so submissive to the point of betraying her own father.

That same day, a meeting took place. Gakai stumbled upon Pelia. In the few months she spent with Skarla, the young orc underwent significant changes.

The young girl grew about 5 cm taller; she lost much of her childhood fat, developing a very slender body, which is unusual among orcs but common among half-breeds.

Orcs are normally a warrior-oriented race, with huge bodies and several advantages that amplify this. This endows them with powerful, large bodies, albeit with limited mobility. But half-breeds are different; they have a chance of being born with predominant traits of the non-orc race while maintaining many advantages from orcs, such as physical strength, high resistance, and much more.

Pelia is that case. Pelia, a half-breed, started evolving into a more agile form. Of course, it wouldn't be like that; she should be built in a standard way like other orcs, but what changed? Techniques for cultivating internal energy.

Skarla imparted knowledge to her as a young woman, which profoundly shaped her physical form. Therefore, he guided his own growth at that critical juncture in his development, and as Skarla demonstrates, cultivation techniques have a significant impact on the physical attributes of their practitioners, particularly during childhood.

Because of this, today's Pelia looks nothing like the past. This one is more mature and confident; much of her immaturity has disappeared.

And finally, their meeting.

…

"Is Pelia your name?" - Gakai asked this when meeting his half-sister.

"Yes. You must be Gakai, the Destroyer?" - Pelia replied, hiding her nervousness, just as her confidence increased.

"You are truly our father's daughter. I saw you train; you are strong; I understand why Skarla accepted you; maybe I could even become one of your wives in the future, just like I did." - Gakai said, smiling confidently.

"I'm not interested in that. Master is like a mother to me, unlike the other disgusting adults who have always wanted to fuck me but didn't because of our father." - Pelia said it coldly, startling Gakai.

"Do you see Skarla, whom you have only known for a few months, as a mother? Don't you take pride in your role as an orc? You should be after becoming his wife and having his daughters, not after becoming her daughter!" - Gakai scowled, unable to comprehend the foolishness of her sister's thoughts.

Pelia looked directly into Gakai's eyes, and at that moment, she had a thought. - 'Uwo… is that what I looked like? I understand why they called me a stupid savage.'- She almost laughed but held back, as she might irritate Gakai unnecessarily.

"I was like that at the beginning, but I understood that not all relationships are about sex. In the mountains, besides hunting, sleeping, and fucking, there is nothing else to do. But here in the empire, it's different; there are many more opportunities than you imagine, very powerful people, and... I want to explore this amazing world and strive to become even stronger than I was in the mountains. It's better to do your best to serve the master, then you can have a real life." - Pelia said, sighing slightly, feeling some shame about how she was in the past… just a few months ago.

Gakai frowned. - "What do you mean? Stop acting superior; you're annoying me, you brat. Don't assume that just because you've had some training, you're already an expert. I can crush you like the ungrateful worm you are!"

Well… it seems that Pelia had terrible results in charisma, and as a result, Gakai got angry.

"I don't want any problems; I just wanted to find you, and things turned to that. Perhaps you struggled to understand me due to your limited knowledge of the empire's language. Study more, sister, and be careful not to cause unnecessary problems. Master is putting her reputation in danger by letting you go free." - Pelia said, retreating. She didn't want conflicts and was intelligent enough to know when to retreat.

Gakai growled, confident that Pelia was correct. All dialogue was conducted in the empire's common language, which is common throughout the continent. Pelia learned the fundamentals of the language, but despite her years of study, she hasn't had much practice, only knowing enough for basic communication.

As for Pelia, she is young and has a high intellect; cultivation techniques and martial arts have helped make her mind sharper and healthier. She quickly picked up the basics of the language, and her constant interaction with people from the empire accelerated her language learning.

Because she liked studying and wanted to know more about this world, which was even more useful to Skarla, she learned more about the language, mathematics, and much more.

In other words, Pelia, in a few months, did her best and surpassed Gakai in grammatical terms. Likely, she surpassed even most of Skarla's allies, including Ilyria and Talya.

...

The meeting with Pelia wasn't the only event that took place. Gakai also interacted with the other women from Skarla; she wanted to know more about the competition, as she understood that her sister was outside this battlefield.

The person she met first was Viper; they had met before, but there was no conversation or interaction.

"Are you the strongest? They told me that, but you're so little. I feel like I might break you if I touch you." - Gakai said it with obvious disdain. Everything else is weak in his eyes, except for Skarla.

She doesn't know anyone stronger than herself, except for Skarla and her father.

"Appearances can be deceiving; you'll learn a lot from now on, savage!" - Viper snorted in equal disdain.

"Brave, I admit that. What are your thoughts on deciding who is the strongest? If you've been her wife for so long, you must have the confidence to decide who will come first." - Gakai smiled with confidence, showing off his muscular fist and bulging veins.

Viper smiled and agreed that even though she is pregnant, she is confident that she doesn't even need 50% of her strength to take care of this arrogant orc.

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Gakai and Viper came face-to-face at the training ground. Many were observing the confrontation, whether humans or orcs. They stated that the fight is to determine the hierarchy in Skarla's harem.

Talya and Ilyria, who were also present, were interested in understanding Viper's strength. Skarla said that Letiphia and Viper are ahead of the two; they don't have a chance, and that's what they want to see.

Gakai is strong; that's a fact. Her name resonates because, just a few years after the Great War in the mountains, her renown grew, becoming one of the strongest commanders among the orcs. So they both recognize her strength.

Even during training, Viper's full strength remained hidden from the two of them. Now is a chance to see.

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Viper picked up two short wooden swords, while Gakai held a large wooden club. Naturally, it will inflict serious damage if it strikes, but it is the weapon she is most familiar with.

Viper didn't care and calmly entered a combat stance, swords forward and arms slightly open, with a crouched posture and sharp eyes focused on the target.

Gakai sneered and charged forward, with Viper letting her be the first to attack.

[Gakai, Frontal Attack – D20+7+4 = 15]

Her powerful attack landed with a loud sound, echoing with the swing of the club, but Viper easily dodged it, ensuring it didn't hit her. After dodging, she attacked in succession.

[Viper, Double Attack – 2D20+6+2+5 = 27 & 13(FAIL)]

Viper hit Gakai's shoulder hard, making the proud orc growl in pain. It was a heavy attack, so strong, coming from such a weak body. However, during the second attack, Viper scowled as he sensed a threat, retreated, swallowed his saliva, and covered his mouth with his hand. An urge to vomit came.

Gakai didn't notice this; she just growled.

ROAR!!!

[Gakai, Powerful Attack – D20+7+4 = 26]

Gakai's power became overwhelming; her speed exploded, and danger overwhelmed Viper, but her eyes shone with coldness, the power of demonic martial arts manifesting in her body.

[Viper, Demonic Dodge – D20+6+5+5 = 31]

Viper activated one of her new abilities, which she can name herself. It was a martial art that involved infiltrating and becoming one with the shadows, but in a frightening and brutal way—something that harms her body and causes pain but not real damage.

She called it [Demonic Dodge], and she understands that if she masters it, there will be no pain, but that is not the case at the moment.

Having surpassed Gakai's result, Viper, with an abnormally fast movement, was able to merge with her opponent's shadows.

BOOM!!

The club hit the ground, and soon fragments of wood flew everywhere. For obvious reasons, the weapon could not withstand the immense power exerted by its wielder, especially because the quality of the wood was not the best.

The sudden disappearance of his opponent startled Gakai, prompting him to search elsewhere for the solution.

[Viper, Double Sneak Attack (Double Advantage) – (2x)3D20+6+5+2 = 26 & 33(CRITICAL)]

Gakai felt a sharp pain in the back of her knees, knowing her enemy was behind her. He fiercely turned around to try and attack, but belatedly noticed that he had lost some of the movement in his legs. She turned around, already losing her balance, only to discover that Viper was no longer present.

A wooden blade pressed against Gakai's throat, exerting a force that pushed her against the ground, leaving her unable to regain her balance and shocked against the hard ground.

Viper was kneeling beside her, pressing her against the ground, suppressing one of her arms, and holding the blade to her neck.

Gakai suppressed herself, but she understood; she lost!

Viper looked at him coldly, wanting to kill him. Gakai felt this, getting goosebumps, and knew that if it had been a real blade, Viper would have killed her, as the force exerted against her throat was very high.

"I lost…" - Gakai growlingly admitted defeat; she didn't even have a chance to win. Little does she know that Viper didn't even use her internal energy for physical enhancement.

If she had used it, she would have won the first attack.

Viper stood coldly, jumped up, and backed away. She didn't bother to help Gakai up; she didn't deserve his kindness.

Gakai's throat was touched, and she noticed the blood. Her gaze then landed on a person in the distance, looking at everything. It was Skarla.

Only Viper knows that if Skarla hadn't intervened, she could have killed Gakai. Demonic Energy enveloped and strengthened the wooden sword in that final attack, enabling it to sever flesh.

She wouldn't kill Gakai directly, but she would need immediate medical attention to prevent the worst.

...

After the confrontation with Viper, Gakai refused to believe that she was weaker than the others. She challenged Holga, one of Skarla's main disciples. Gakai won.

She was many levels above her, so her attacks were too heavy, and because their combat styles were similar, the outcome was more brutal. Gakai, who was advantageous in everything, won.

After confronting Sasha, the situation became even more straightforward. It turns out that Sasha was scared by Gakai's barrage of attacks. She didn't expect this, showing that she needs to train more.

Next, Gakai faced off against Talya and Ilyria. Gakai won both; she didn't know how to hold back, but her opponents didn't hold back either.

But Gakai emerged victorious, as, in addition to being at a high level, she has greater combat experience. However, the two posed significant challenges for Skarla, as they possessed martial arts at their disposal, and their attacks inflicted significant damage, causing Gakai considerable concern.

"So with that, I'm the second-strongest wife! Don't worry, I'll be number one soon!" - Gakai said arrogantly.

"Wrong, you are third!" - Calah said, smiling.

"Third? So, besides the white girl, who is above me? Would you be the one who stinks of plants?" - Gakai smiled and was ready to fight, even though she knew that Calah was not a combatant.

"I don't believe in my strength, but I know that Viper is number two in terms of strength. The duchess is number one." - Calah said.

Gakai frowned. - "Is the Duchess stronger than the white girl?"

(Note: Gakai thinks "Duchess" is a name and not a title.)

"You'll have a chance to meet her in the future. One of her titles is [Orc Slayer]. She has been warring with her people for many decades." - Calah replied, smiling.

"She didn't answer you, but I will. The duchess is stronger than me. She's the only one who has the means to do any real harm to Skarla." - Viper said it coldly.

"Hmm? Is she that strong? Why isn't she here? As the leader of women, it is her responsibility to organize the hierarchy; she is the least important among the other women." - Gakai seemed irritated.

"Our hierarchy doesn't work like that. Skarla makes the decisions, and you can determine your position in the hierarchy based on the attention you receive from her. Letiphia, a duchess, is currently managing the war, minimizing the damage you and your people have caused to the duchy." - Ilyria said it coldly.

"Letiphia? What is Letiphia, another name for the Duchess?" - Gakai scowled in perplexity, and at this moment, Ilyria rolled her eyes, realizing that Gakai's attention was solely on that.

Sighing, she decided to stop talking to Gakai; it would be a waste of time.

(Note: She realized it late.)

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PART 2 – Events and Request!

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As Gakai became more prevalent among the women of Skarla, the orcs who followed him were able to witness the strength of their enemies; they saw the white-haired woman defeat their leader with such ease.

A few orcs, who understood the language of the continent, were shocked by what they heard. When told about the situation, the other orcs were equally shocked.

Gakai is the third wife of the woman who defeated them all. In other words, there are two women in that monster's harem who are stronger than their leader, the strongest woman among the orcs.

This was unbelievable.

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With these minor conflicts aside, Skarla turned her focus to increasing her strength and fixing her body. The confrontation with Sueika has left her with injuries, reducing her energy strength by 15% and impairing the energy flow in nearly 1/3 of her body by 25%, which consequently impacts her overall health.

She needs to deal with something, but to do so, she needs more internal energy. She needs to make her body even stronger; she needs to reach and overcome her limits. She needs the second metamorphosis, but it is much more difficult to carry out.

The 1st Metamorphosis is a process that causes an individual to evolve. Metamorphosis not only transforms the body into an ideal state for martial arts, providing surreal physical talent, but also allows for the recovery of any disease, poison, or even lost organs or limbs.

It wouldn't be strange to call it a Renaissance.

The second metamorphosis is a process that takes everything mentioned above to another level. Naturally, it is impossible to occur, but it is possible, as demonstrated by Skarla's past experiences.

She induced herself to go through the second metamorphosis, but to do so, she needs more strength and internal energy. If she had at least successfully translated [Perfect Body], she would have already met these requirements.

Whatever the case, she is getting closer to her goal, and when she goes through the second metamorphosis, her strength is likely to reach even more frightening levels. Before level 20, she will probably have the strength to threaten demigods, or, at least, no legend will be able to cause her any harm.

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Gakai wanted to get stronger, but she refused to continue being weak, so she asked Skarla to teach her.

Skarla observed no issues and provided her with guidance. Naturally, she didn't give her cultivation techniques to practice, but she taught her combat styles and meditation and made her study more about civilization, as having a stupid wife is not something she wants.

The orcs who fled to the mountains gave no further signs, but it is certain that Makaulu has already received the news about what happened to his daughter. At the same time, the empire has already begun to move to expel the invaders from its lands and stop their plans.

In the meantime, Skarla received a message from the empress. Apparently the emperor or princes didn't know.

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"How can I help you?" - In front of the magic mirror, Skarla asked when she saw only Kaleria Zenirys on the other side.

Kaleria, with her cold and arrogant gaze, was silent when she finally opened her mouth. - "I have some work for you."

"Hmm? Like this? Are you confusing me with some kind of servant or mercenary?" - Skarla scowled, unconcerned about her behavior.

The empress is a powerful woman, and no one would refuse her requests because it was a chance to make her owe them a favor. However, she is the empress; her power has limitations, considering that the Emperor, Lucius, is the regent of this nation.

"You will not fulfill my requests for free. How about listening to what I have to say first?" - Kaleria snorted, knowing that dealing with Skarla would not be as easy as dealing with the nobles who fear and respect her.

"Okay, say it. But I believe you have to keep it a secret, right?"

"Yes. What I want is simple. To become unrecognizable, use a disguised artifact. Then assassinate the leaders of the main criminal gangs across the country. We are discussing bandit leaders, rebel leaders, and potential hidden threats that the empire is closely monitoring. - Kaleria said coldly.

"… because I? I don't know if you've noticed, but murder isn't my strong suit." - Said Skarla looking at herself, a woman taller than 2 meters with muscles that even orcs would envy.

"I know your capabilities and versatility; don't treat me like a fool, Skarla. Deal with these people, and I will compensate you accordingly."

"What if I refuse?" - Skarla asked, laughing, thinking it was all nonsense.

"I won't be able to do anything. You are untouchable, but as a result, I can assure you that I am a woman with a short fuse, I am quite petty, and I hate being told no. I can find ways to make your life and future achievements more difficult."

"A threat, interesting, but not smart." - Skarla said with a shrug, not being affected, and Kaleria snorted. - "What would be the reward? I'm not interested in coins that much; it has to be something substantial that will really be useful to force me to act."

Kaleria, wearing a stoic expression, sighed and spoke. - "I will let you have access to the Verdant Valley. It is a place where magic is rich and abundant; it accelerates the growth of magical plants, and the empire takes care of everything it can. I will allow you access for 4 months to take whatever you want, as long as it is not excessive."

"I hear you've been looking for all kinds of medicinal and magical herbs for your strange remedies. I don't know what it's creating, but with access to Verdant Valley, I think it will make everything faster."

Hearing this, Skarla rubbed her chin. Now it was finally something that attracted her. - "Know that I will not hold my hand and that I will need all kinds of magical herbs. Don't come and complain about your losses."

Kaleria snorted dismissively. - "If I were to complain, I wouldn't give it as a reward at first. Not to mention that I will use you well. Will you accept it or not?"

"Send me the hit list. I will ask Letiphia for the magical disguise item. I hope you don't disappoint me, Empress." - Skarla smiled and moved forward to disconnect the connection.

"I say the same." - Kaleria said, hastily hanging up the phone. Skarla, on the other hand, laughed and leaned back in the chair, demonstrating her lack of concern.

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Hours later, Skarla received an unexpected visitor. A man in black infiltrated the fortress, nearing her quarters, but Skarla intercepted him. Skarla is ready to kill him.

The man coldly handed Skarla a ring and a letter, both bearing the empress's signature. Skarla can only laugh at this, as Kaleria had already prepared everything, knowing that she would accept it.

...

While everyone's attention is on the northern invasion, Skarla's role as a shield against the mountain orcs goes unnoticed.

The same went for her targets. They were the main groups of bandits in the empire—individuals who harm thousands of lives, serial killers, slavers, and much more.

Most of these groups have agreements with nobles who support them with equipment and information. In exchange, they must give a portion of their loot to their sponsors.

This is a common practice, as they can steal from neighboring territories, harm them at the hands of third parties, and benefit greatly. They also have the ability to interact with traders and hinder their expansion.

Skarla annihilated them. She showed no mercy, and for the first time, she used a sword, demonstrating her phenomenal sword skills.

She was a legend because of her incredibly powerful Internal Energy (Aura), even though her power did not translate to using her fists.

This led to the loss of hundreds of lives. Skarla, disguised as a wandering swordsman, killed everything in her path. She took the most valuable treasures and spoils, but it turns out that she ended up gaining a lot of items from Letiphia's storage.

Additionally, Skarla collected incriminating documents, as requested in Kaleria's letter. Skarla then contacted special intelligence groups led by the imperial family. They then delivered the documents using the secret codes.

In addition to dealing with bandits, Skarla also faced rebels. The empire, like any other hegemony, has a bloody history. The empire that rules half of the continent, being at its center, has purged and conquered many nations.

Many nations struggled with assimilation; improper purging or control of their royal families led to the emergence of rebel groups. They failed to inflict significant harm on the empire; the loss of the royal lineage likely occurred long ago, and their primary sources of support were either enemy nations or minor nobles who had infiltrated into the empire's nobility.

Skarla was tasked with crushing and torturing them, gathering information, and handing over key individuals to the informants and spies of the imperial family, who had endured their own torture and were known for their loose tongues.

Skarla understood as she did what Kaleria wanted and could not help but praise the empress's malice and wit. The empress herself spreads rumors about the Hermit Swordsman and the Blade of Justice, creating an unknown "hero" in the empire.

She is crafting a myth about a figure who safeguards the empire and eradicates evil. To counter the attention she (Skarla) has been receiving, She aims to garner the people's support by disguising her identity.

In other words, Kaleria aims to reduce her influence, while Skarla assists in self-harm. However, she remained unaffected and persisted in her actions.

Then. Kaleria aimed to increase the nation's security by dealing with the main groups that were dangerous to the people, gaining more favor from the people, and, of course, gaining more favor from the merchants who drive the nation's economy

And finally, blackmail. Collecting information about so many nobles and their criminal activities is enough to strip them of their titles and take them to the guillotine. Kaleria placed her hand on a gold mine, bolstering the imperial family's power.

A truly frightening woman. Skarla has nothing but praise for her.

...

As Skarla did the dirty work for Kaleria, the invasion situation improved. Unbeknownst to Kaleria or Skarla, the purge of criminal groups harmed the potential allies the barbarian invaders from the north could make to hide and infiltrate deeper into the nation.

And because the plans were discovered, When the barbarians attempted to penetrate deeper into the empire's territory by fighting their way into the Krugar Mountains, they encountered armies and large mercenary groups that initiated a purge.

Despite not being the most powerful, the empire's naval fleet was sufficient to dispatch powerful mercenary groups, known as the elite, which consisted of individuals above level 8, many above level 10, and rarely exceeding 15.

These small groups received large sums of money, and upon arriving on the sides of the Krugar Mountains, they destroyed the barbarians' ships, cutting off their escape routes and causing severe damage.

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PART 3 – Makaulu!

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Makaulu, on his throne, was full of confidence. He spent a lot of time humiliating himself and negotiating with the northern tribes, clans, and kingdoms. He orchestrated a large-scale attack.

In recent years, his army has grown numerous and very powerful. His beloved daughter, the first of his blood, has become such a powerful and formidable woman; she is his pride. The only thing that disappointed him about her was that she hadn't found a partner to have children with, instead becoming obsessed with a person she had never met in person.

The mountain's destruction presented a significant opportunity. The fortress that the empire's people were building only made him more and more excited.

With the news of his daughter conquering the fortress, the invasion began, and everything was going perfectly. He did not believe that there were enemies who could cause real harm to his daughter without realizing that, in this situation, she would be the least of the dangers to the empire.

Naturally, he does not underestimate the strength of the empire, but we are talking about one nation against the combined strength of tens of thousands of soldiers from hundreds of tribes, clans, and kingdoms.

There was no way, in his eyes, that this infamous empire was powerful enough to deal with so many enemies coming from the sea.

And just as he believed he was about to finally conquer the empire, When he was preparing to invade with his army that path that has been at an impasse for so many years, news reached him.

He had defeated and captured his beloved daughter, Gakai Stone'Fang. It shook him, leaving him unable to believe what he was hearing. He almost killed the messenger, but he heard everything in detail.

The human they called a "monster" had returned, and in just one day, she reconquered the fortress, defeated her daughter in moments, and massacred her people. This enraged Makaulu, who ordered him to return so he could save his daughter.

However, while he was in the process of moving his entire army, he received a steady stream of horrifying news. He began with messages from the northern invaders, who spoke of their difficulty in penetrating the empire and their quick reaction to them.

Then came the lack of messages from certain armies, which worried Makaulu.

As he arrived at the location where he could reach the fortress in a few days to prepare for an attack, he received news that the northern ships under his command had been attacked, resulting in the deaths of some commanders and several elites of his army, as well as the destruction of the ships.

Makaulu became aware that someone had leaked the information. Some northern king must have been captured and told everything. This infuriated him; some pathetic cowards had ruined his year-long plan.

As for the possibility that she was his daughter, It never crossed his mind. He knows how strong she is, and she would rather die than tell her enemies anything.

His daughter would never betray him, so he placed the blame on others.

Next, he received letters from his allies, who had fled. They seemed enraged, wanting an explanation for this.

Makaulu, prepared to storm the fortress and search for his daughter, found himself forced to retreat. He needed to prepare because he knew that one of these allies could come and attack him. He needs to sort all that out first and then worry about the rest.

He loves his daughter, but he will not waste all his life's efforts to rescue her.

Makaulu calmed down, and as a result, he understood how his daughter almost destroyed him. He thought he had long ago let such a weak side of him die, but he noticed how fragile she really was.

He didn't know anything; he would recklessly attack his enemies without knowing their real strength, who was there, or what his daughter's situation was. As a result, he retreated and prepared to gather more information about everything.

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PART 4 – End of the Invasion!

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Anticlimactic—that's what we can call this invasion that lasted less than 4 months. However, during those four months, the invasion claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.

The empire received a severe blow that shook it, but it would recover quickly, as always happened in the past.

Skarla had little involvement in this. He only took care of the fortress and served as a defense to prevent the mountain orcs from invading and advancing.

So, an invasion that had been planned for years, with everything going well, went fatefully wrong, resulting in massive suffering for the people of the north. Now, they are looking for someone to blame, none other than Makaulu, who initiated it all.

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As the invasion came to an end, the nobles, now free to breathe, headed back to their territories, where many were desperate and fearful of the purging of their criminal allies.

There are rumors about the Hermit Swordsman or Blade of Justice. These things were nonsense in their ears, but they caused massive damage to them because how much they invested in these groups is no joke.

They were unable to collect the spoils, as the imperial family had already intervened, gathered everything, and informed them that the Hermit Swordsman was an ally of the imperial family, who had come to assist in preventing the invading barbarians from allying with the criminals to cause further problems.

The traders would return most of the stolen goods to them; if they had died in the process, their closest family members would receive the goods.

The imperial family seized a plethora of resources, leaving the nobles powerless to intervene. This was particularly true for numerous noble families who, upon receiving letters and invitations, appeared to have aged several decades within mere minutes of conversation or reading.

Everyone wanted to know who the Hermit Swordsman was, who was so powerful that, in less than a month, he annihilated so many criminal groups.

The possibility that it was Skarla arose, but the news is that she uses her fists, is over 2 meters tall, and has not left the fortress. Despite her rare appearances, her family, including her daughters, remains present. She would never abandon a location vulnerable to orc attacks.

So the possibilities were low, but not null.

…

Everyone's attention was on the reclusive swordsman. Skarla was relaxing in her house, savoring the bodies of her wives until she missed them, as she didn't stop for a single minute this month.

Gakai ended up causing problems, but Viper brought her into line.

In case you're wondering: How did Skarla's daughters get to the fortress, given that she didn't want to use teleportation on the children?

The answer is simple. Skarla used teleportation. However, she relied on Sueika's assistance to accomplish this. She studied the teleportation matrix, as spatial concepts are something she is interested in learning to use in her martial arts.

And naturally, a demon that lives for a long time, stores a lot of knowledge, and has access to several worlds certainly has better versions of the teleportation matrix.

As a result, Skarla learned, taught Letiphia about, studied, understood, and quickly went to the archmage to put it into practice. The archmage, who is even disturbing Letiphia to study with him and help him with magical research

This eliminated the risk of newborns dying during teleportation. There are still chances, but they are minusculely low, to the point that Skarla, as a mother, can ignore them.

...

In the communication room. Skarla was in front of the mirror, and on the other side was the beautiful empress with her cold and arrogant look.

"So, where is Verdant Valley located? I need to go collect my rewards for the next 4 months." - Skarla said, smiling slightly.

"The same individual who gave you the letter and list will come to you with the map and emblem, as well as instructions on how to use them to enter." - Kaleria said coldly, and Skarla nodded.

"Ah, next time, let me know that someone will be reaching me so soon. I almost killed your messenger, thinking he was a spy. I wasn't expecting things to be delivered the same night." - Said Skarla smiling.

"Irrelevant. He wouldn't die in an attack, and you wouldn't use all your strength to kill him without seeking information." - Kaleria said dismissively, but she naturally thought about it.

"Good. Is that all?" - Skarla asked.

"No. I want to know what will become of you and my daughter, Hackel." Kaleria replied coldly.

"And what about her?" - Skarla inquired, confused.

"Don't act like an idiot. I am aware of your interactions and flirting. I'm not stupid, and I don't notice something so obvious. Will you stop playing and accept it? If you continue to play, it would be wise for you to stop. Hackel, despite her maturity, is still young and susceptible to influence, despite her immense respect for you. I don't understand why, and I don't care."

Skarla raised an eyebrow, but closed her eyes and said, - "There is nothing between us. If she sees our interactions during training as sexual, then I apologize."

Kaleria maintained a cold gaze and hung up the call. Skarla sighed, calmly looking down, leaning back in her chair, and then grunted.

Between her legs, below the table where the mirror resides, we can find a bluish beauty with tentacle hair spread across her thighs and with her lips firmly pressed against the base of her penis.

Calah did his best not to make any sounds, which he succeeded in doing. Skarla, who was holding back, released everything, pouring it down Calah's throat. He was rolling his eyes in delight.

"I can't believe you convinced me to do this…" - Skarla said, panting. A smiling Calah, with her lips full of cum, extended two fingers and then mounted her on her lap.

(Author: What a "Critical Hit" in Charisma doesn't do.)