"Ha… ha…"
Using her ability consumed energy. The former Kije was just an ordinary person. After using her ability for the first time, she immediately felt exhausted all over, bent over, and gasped for breath.
The woman's face was a little pale. Killing someone for the first time was always a little uncomfortable, and she felt like vomiting.
However, the woman forced herself to endure it, forcing herself to adapt to this feeling. She would not allow herself to be weak again. In order to survive and protect little Logue, she would kill more and more people in the future!
"Hehe, Kije, welcome to the team! From now on, let's serve Master together!"
The guard girls hopped over to help Kije up, smiling.
Having witnessed how their big bad master had tainted a gentle and kind woman into darkness, these shameless girls all felt an unusual excitement and satisfaction in their hearts.
"Mm…"
With a faint blush on her face, Kije knew from the information transmitted when the contract was made that these girls were also that man's women, offering their entire existence just like her.
"Well, being able to activate your ability without any training is already pretty good."
"Don't worry, I'll train you well in the future!"
Not knowing when, Sora had also walked over with little Logue in his arms, stroking Kije's flame-like red hair with one hand and smiling wickedly.
"Thank you, Master."
The blush on her face deepened. Kije knew that she had completely embarked on a path of no return, but she did not regret it in the slightest. Although this man was evil, he could give her and Logue what they needed most!
"Let's go. You don't have to live here anymore."
Now that things were over, Sora didn't want to stay here any longer. He wanted to go home and enjoy himself as soon as possible.
"Please wait a moment, Master."
Not wanting to disobey Sora's will, Kije said with a pleading look on her face.
"Heh… what's wrong? Are you still reluctant to leave this place?"
Not refusing, Sora had a strange smile on his face.
"No, there's nothing here that I miss anymore. I just want to make it disappear completely."
Shaking her head, Kije replied, and at the same time, she activated her ability again. With a loud bang, the comfortable and peaceful little building was bathed in a sea of fire, burning fiercely.
"Now it's done. Let's go, Master."
Although this little building held too many memories for her, Kije did not hesitate at all. Watching it being swallowed by the flames inch by inch, the fiery red pupils of her eyes no longer stirred up the slightest ripple.
A strange look flashed in his eyes. Sora admired this woman a little. She abandoned her past without hesitation, this decisiveness, this ruthlessness!
An unusual excitement rose in his heart. As expected, he still liked collecting these women with personality!
Curling his lips into an arc, he didn't stop any longer. With one arm around Kije's waist, Sora led the girls towards his mansion.
Crackling, the little building behind them continued to burn. The unquenchable flames would not stop until it completely disappeared from this world…
…
The Capital, Garrison Headquarters.
At this moment, the entire Garrison Headquarters was unusually lively. The sounds of music, dancing, women's laughter, and men's shouts all blended together.
"Hahaha, drink, brothers, drink hard! Hahaha…"
Seated at the head of the table, a fierce man held a wine bowl and laughed heartily at the crowd below.
Yes, the man was indeed fierce. He had a broad face, a scruffy beard, and a strange strand of white hair on both sides of his forehead. His entire demeanor gave off the impression of a ruthless bandit who would kill and plunder without hesitation.
But that wasn't all. What made the man even more terrifying and fierce was his blind left eye. A large cross-shaped scar made him look even more menacing and horrifying.
The man's name was Ogre, the captain of the Capital's Police. He was a loyal lackey of the Minister, using his power and influence to oppress the common people and commit all sorts of atrocities. It was said that he had colluded with a notorious oil merchant to illegally amass wealth, framing and killing many innocent people in the process. In short, he was a "minor" villain!
Well, the reason he was considered "minor" was that in the Capital, there were far more ruthless and vicious characters than him. He was just a small fish in a sea of villains.
"Hehehe, Captain, I heard you've set your sights on another top-notch woman, and it seems its a mother-daughter pair!"
Below, a man dressed in a Police uniform also held a wine bowl and smirked lewdly at Ogre.
"Hahaha, as expected of the Captain! The number of women you've 'favored' in the Capital must be at least a thousand, if not eight hundred! I'm impressed!"
"I heard that woman is related to an Teigu user, a famous beauty from the eastern part of the city. Captain, you better be careful!"
"Captain, when you feast, don't forget to leave some soup for your brothers!"
"Hahaha…"
…
Well, as hard as it is to believe, this wasn't some bandit den but the Police Headquarters, the place responsible for maintaining the Capital's laws and protecting the safety of its people.
"Hahaha, don't worry, brothers! As long as I, Ogre, have meat to eat, you'll never go hungry! Hahaha…"
Ogre was in high spirits. He had been eyeing that woman for a long time, but he had been somewhat cautious because of her connection to an Teigu user. However, now that he had received news that the man was dead, he no longer had to hold back.
He pulled a scantily clad maid who was pouring wine for him into his arms, roughly groping her soft body. As he imagined that top-notch woman begging and screaming beneath him, Ogre couldn't help but feel a perverse excitement.
"Captain, an envoy from the Minister is here to see you!"
At that moment, a Police member rushed in and reported to Ogre.
"Huh? The Minister's envoy? Bring him in quickly!"
Everyone in the room was stunned. They had no idea why the Minister's envoy would suddenly appear.
However, the Minister was the most powerful man in the Empire, and they, as small fry, couldn't afford to offend him. Even though it was just an envoy, they had to treat him with utmost respect.
"Captain, the envoy has already left. He said this is a message from the Minister and asked me to deliver it to you."
The Police member carefully handed a letter to Ogre.
"He left?"
Ogre frowned. Although he was somewhat annoyed by the envoy's actions, he ultimately didn't lose his temper.
In the Capital, anyone could be provoked except the Minister. While Ogre was a terrifying demon to the common people, compared to the Minister, he was nothing more than a fart!
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Ogre opened the letter. His one eye scanned the contents, and his brows furrowed deeply. No one knew what he was thinking.
"Captain, what orders does the Minister have?"
The others were eager to know. After all, doing the Minister's bidding was a golden opportunity to curry favor with him. If they could please him, power, wealth, and women would come rolling in!
"This matter is a bit complicated. I need to think it over carefully!"
"You, go and bring me all the information on Seryu, the new recruit who just joined the team. That lucky brat who got recognized by an Teigu!"
After putting away the letter, Ogre ordered one of his subordinates.
"Damn it, why hasn't Matt and the others returned yet? Are they trying to sneak a bite for themselves? If I find out, I'll crush them!"
"Alright, brothers, let's keep drinking! Hahaha…"