"T-This… Saint Aurelius D. Virel Is, Saint Kegimendora didn't do it on purpose." The man in black bent even lower, his voice trembling as he replied.
"If you still won't choose, then I'll choose for you."
Is's cold gaze swept over the two men in black.
Whether it was his maids or his friends, as long as they were people by his side, he would never allow others to bully them.
This Kegimendora had barged into his castle and tried to take one of his people away. How could that be tolerated?
"Are you alright?"
Tatsumaki floated over to the maid behind Is and asked with concern.
"I-I'm fine." The maid shook her head.
If Is hadn't suddenly appeared to save her during the crisis, she would've been taken away by a Celestial Dragon.
"Go back to the castle first. Is will handle this," Tatsumaki comforted her, gently patting her shoulder.
"Thank you, Sister Tatsumaki."
The maid nodded gratefully before looking at Is with emotion in her eyes.
"Thank you, Master."
Only at this moment did she truly realize how fortunate it was to serve under the Celestial Dragon Aurelius D. Virel Is.
Not only was he handsome, powerful, highly respected, and of supreme status… most importantly, he protected her.
The feeling moved her deeply.
Fortunately, she hadn't been sent to another Celestial Dragon household.
After speaking, she hurried back toward the castle.
"Saint Aurelius D. Virel Is, as long as you let Saint Kegimendora leave, we guarantee we'll send you a large batch of top-quality female slaves."
The man in black tried to negotiate.
Kegimendora had a violent temperament. If he returned today missing an arm or leg…
There was a high chance they would be executed.
After all, they were merely ordinary people with a bit of strength, while Celestial Dragons were world nobles.
They possessed the right to kill them at will.
"I'll give you three more seconds. If you still don't choose, I'll do it myself."
Is raised three fingers and spoke indifferently.
"Saint Aurelius D. Virel Is, we…"
"Three…"
As his voice fell, one finger lowered.
His countdown sounded like the ticking of death itself.
"We're all Celestial Dragons. Please spare him, Saint Aurelius D. Virel Is."
The men in black continued pleading.
"Two…"
But Is ignored them completely and lowered another finger.
"Cough… cough… you bastard…"
At that moment, Kegimendora, who had been embedded in the wall, finally regained consciousness.
That punch earlier hadn't killed him.
After all, killing another Celestial Dragon would bring far too much trouble.
"Oh? You're awake."
Aurelius D. Virel Is slowly lowered his final finger before suddenly rushing forward and stomping hard on one of Kegimendora's legs.
Crack!
The force behind Is's stomp was terrifying.
One step shattered the leg completely into pulverized fragments.
There was no possibility of recovery.
"AAAAAHHH—!"
Saint Kegimendora screamed in agony, tears and snot flowing as his cries echoed in every direction.
The painful screams attracted the attention of many Celestial Dragons in Mary Geoise.
Because they noticed the screams came from Aurelius D. Virel Is's castle.
When they gathered outside, they saw—
A Celestial Dragon lying on the ground screaming in pain.
And the person responsible…
Was Is.
"Saint Aurelius D. Virel Is, what are you doing?"
Dorak arrived at the castle entrance, asking in shock.
In all of Mary Geoise, only he dared speak to Is.
The others only watched silently.
Some among them had even been taught lessons by Is before.
"Nothing much. He tried to take one of my people. I'm merely teaching him a lesson."
Is replied calmly.
"I see…"
Dorak swallowed nervously and looked at Kegimendora curled into a ball from pain.
"Y-You damned bastard… You actually dared hit me…"
Kegimendora trembled violently, his face twisted as he roared.
"Saint Dorak," Is called.
"Y-Yes? What is it, Saint Aurelius D. Virel Is?"
Dorak asked nervously.
"Throw him out for me. If I do it myself, I'll dirty my hands."
Is instructed indifferently.
"Alright."
Dorak nodded and grabbed Kegimendora, intending to drag him out.
"You're all just standing there watching? Not helping?"
Is's gaze swept coldly toward the nearby Celestial Dragons.
Cold sweat instantly appeared on their foreheads.
After exchanging glances, they all hurried over and helped carry Kegimendora out.
"You bastard! I won't let you off!"
Kegimendora shouted at Is.
"Put him down. Looks like he doesn't want his other leg either."
Is walked toward them.
The surrounding Celestial Dragons immediately dropped him.
Crack!
Is stepped forward and stomped down again.
Kegimendora's other leg was shattered beyond repair.
For the rest of his life—
He could forget about ever leaving a wheelchair.
Is waved his hand, and the surrounding Celestial Dragons hurriedly carried Kegimendora away.
Thus, the farce came to an end.
Kegimendora was sent back to his father, but even his father was powerless and didn't dare offend Is.
Not to mention Is was someone valued by the Five Elders—
His achievement of ending Rocks alone made him untouchable.
After settling the matter,
Is carried out his daily training.
He trained until nightfall, drenched in sweat from exhaustion.
Holding a fresh change of clothes, he walked along the path leading to the artificial hot spring.
Both sides of the path were already lined with people.
More than a dozen stunning maids bowed slightly upon seeing him.
"Good evening, Master."
Is had long grown accustomed to it and simply nodded.
Then he entered the artificial hot spring.
After daily training, soaking in the hot spring was an indispensable ritual.
The moment he entered,
The maids outside began whispering among themselves.
"Let me serve Master today. Master saved me today… I want to properly repay him."
One maid said softly, her cheeks slightly red.
"Go ahead. Tonight is yours."
Roz Minian smiled.
"Alright, thank you, Sister Minian."
The maid nodded and pushed open the door before entering.
Over a dozen maids remained outside.
Only she went in.
Is lay comfortably in the hot spring, enjoying himself.
After exhausting training, soaking in a hot spring like this—
The feeling was simply incomparable.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
Unlike usual, only one pair of crisp footsteps echoed inside the hot spring today.
The maid arrived behind Is and gently massaged him.
"How's the pressure, Master?"
"It's fine."
Is nodded calmly.
After massaging him for a while—
Splash.
The maid stepped into the hot spring and moved in front of Is.
She lowered her head slightly before lifting her eyes toward him.
Is did not refuse.
He merely nodded.
A sleepless night followed.
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