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Back in the castle walls Boris could be seen casually strolling through. He received various glances and looks and it was thanks to the dark item on his shoulders.

Hmm.. weirdos. Boris scoffed not fazed by their awkward looks in the slightest. He then made his way up to the 3rd floor through the lift powered by mana crystals.

Ding! The elevator gave a ding sound with a soft chime as the glass doors slid to the side open. Stepping out of the elevators as if by coincidence Boris could see ona approaching them.

I need you to treat his injuries... We may have gone a little bit too extreme with our training. Boris spoke in an indifferent tone dropping Kyle to the floor. Ona's eye immediately widened upon seeing Kyle in this state.

W-what did you do to him. Ona questioned a vein bulging on her forehead.

Are you accusing me of having something to do with your lover's predicament? Boris frowned acting innocent his integrity insulted. Hearing the word lover's ona blushed slightly a bit embarrassed. She didn't know why but everytime sir Boris teased her with Kyle it was like a strange force took over her body acting on it's own.

To be honest she didn't have any feelings for Kyle whatsoever not that he wasn't handsome or anything of sort. But she prioritized herself first and she hadn't been approached by any man.

You two take him to the medical section! Ona commanded to the nearest two guards.

Yes commander! The guards bowed rushing over and placing Kyle to their shoulders walking down the floor.

You should be more careful sir Boris this is a training exercise and not a slaughter house. Ona calmly uttered earning a scoff from Boris. She then turned heading out but stopped after two steps remembering something.

And we're not lovers! She yelled some tints of red on her cheeks as she awkwardly stormed off.

Women.. hmph! Boris scoffed staring at ona's back until she faded from view.

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What's his vitals? Ona worriedly asked standing besides Kyle. There were different machines with tubes strapped to Kyle laying on the bed. Each off them giving off diverse readings.

He suffered many injuries commander i-i don't know how he survived with this much burns but it's a miracle he's stable for now. The male guard spoke in a surprised tone.

We've also seduced him with the nightingale formula. The female guard chipped in. Nodding ona then gestured them to leave which they obeyed bowing slightly and exiting the room.

Damn it I promised that weird fox lady you won't get hurt. Shaking her head a bit she sat on the bed besides Kyle. Her eyes gazing at his face.

Now that she got a real close look at Kyle she couldn't deny that he was indeed handsome. His facial appearance was calm like that of water yet so wild like fire. He was more beautiful than most men in the kingdom and more alluring.

W-what's wrong with me? I- shouldn't be thinking of such. Ona didn't know what suddenly came over her body while staring at Kyle. It was like even in his sleep his captivating aura had it's way of drawing her to him.

Her hands were trembling just inches from Kyle's skin, a hidden desire she never knew slowly rising within her corrupting her mind with lewd thoughts. Her body was slowly succumbing to her intimate side as she stared more. Her eyes hungrily trailing down Kyle's hot body to his lower region.

M-maybe we can- ahh! She shrieked regaining herself getting up from the bed her face flushed red. In just a short moment her breath was now rough beads of sweat dripping down her forehead while she panted heavily.

This never happened. She chanted in her mind exiting the room fearing what just happened repeating itself.

So how is he? Boris asked seeing ona approaching him. Throwing a cold glance she snorted fuming away.

What's her deal.. Boris was taken aback clearly speechless in ona's behavior just now. He could tell her breathing was suddenly rough all of a sudden beads of sweat streaming down her forehead like a river which made him wonder what transpired in there.

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The doors to the throne room were pushed back as a figure clumsily made it's way to the throne.

Ona where have you been. Troy asked seated on the golden throne. And why are you sweating? Do you have a fever? You should rest if you feel unwell. Troy said in a worried tone seeing ona panting a bit.

A-am fine your majesty. I just had to attend to some.. business. She awkwardly said causing troy to raise a brow in suspicion.

A-nyways~ you requested for me your majesty? Ona changed the subject to avoid indulging more in the matter.

Ahh! Yes.. the maid that attacked me earlier who is she?

Her name is Marie Delore 25 years and she's an indigen of the kingdom. She started as a maid not too long after you went into a coma. she has a mother, Susan Delore 46, she's one of the cooks in the castle and have served for 15 years. Apparently she doesn't have a father nor any siblings or other relations. Hearing that it wasn't a mystery how she managed to slip past their defenses without any unwanted attention.

Delore.. why does that name seems so familiar. Troy couldn't place his finger on where he'd possibly heard that name but he recognized it.

Hmm.. and did you find out why she wanted to kill me?

Unfortunately no matter how much we tortured her she refused to say a word.

And her mother?

She's been apprehended also being tortured in an alternate room.

Bring them here. Troy demanded to which ona nodded tying something's to her watch. A soft dim white light formed in front getting brighter by the second causing them to avert their gazes. The light then faded as quickly as it formed revealing two figures on their knees.

I'll ask you only once.. give me an answer I don't like and you'll pay with your life. Troy coldly spoke gawking at them. Upon hearing his voice the younger female with brunette hair raised up her head. A lewd smile plastered on her face.

Why do you want me dead?

Pfft.. hahahaha! Marie burst out in laughter crackling like a mad woman. Because you're already dead.

Wrong answer. An arrow made out of air then formed in Troy's front. Without warning it shot fast like a bullet piercing through Marie's shoulder.

Argh!! She screamed in pain gritting her teeth as more arrows pierced her other shoulder.

Are you ready to talk now? Troy briefly asked in an indifferent expression.

Other than what I said then no.. she smiled gritting her teeth.

Fine.. have it your way. Multiple air bullets formed each shooting at Marie's shoulder's and leg. And to make matters worst they were spinning vibrantly rapidly bombarding Marie in an onslought of attacks.

N-no.. Susan barely uttered in a weak tone. Her body badly beaten and bruised as blood could be seen trickling down her head. Leave her alone.. kill me me instead am the one you want!

I'll kill you both instead. Troy grinned shifting his attention to her. The air bullets rampaging her body tearing her skin as they potruded from her back.

N-no.. leave her alone bastard! Face me am the one you want! Marie shouted using her body to shield Susan's. Troy didn't care witnessing this continuing in his onslought of attacks.

The castle floors were dyed red with blood gushing out from Marie and Susan body. If their bodies were in a terrible state before then now it was horrifying to look at.

Their shoulders were barely hanging from their sockets with most of their flesh hanging on a thread. Their legs were not also spared mangled and deformed in the most gruesome way possible.

Cancelling his attack troy stood up slowly making his way towards the duo. He could still hear their breathing though shallow indicating they were still barely alive.

Are you ready to talk now? Troy softly asked crouching down a bit. Not getting an answer immediately he decided to wait for some few seconds.

Sighs* I was hoping to not shed any blood for a while but.. oh well! Still receiving no answer troy gave up walking away. Whatever mercy he had disappearing without a trace in sight.

Dozens of arrows made from air materialized spinning rapidly all pointed to the duo. Snapping his fingers the arrows then shot to the pair fast.

S-she's your daughter. Susan barely muttered with the little strength she had left losing consciousness.

What.. troy exclaimed a bit in shock clearly hearing what Susan said. Cancelling his attack the arrows stopped just inches from Marie and Susan head.

What the- ona was dumbfounded also hearing what Susan said. She didn't believe it was true in the slightest but seeing troy pondering about something made her think otherwise.

Take them to the medical section. Troy ordered walking away his mind drifting off.

Y-yes your majesty.. ona stuttered watching troy leave. Her attention then shifted to Marie and Susan barely hanging onto life.

How many? Was the only question on her mind.