One month passed again...
In Aquarion the peace was evident.
Once again after doing an overnight paperwork, Alsa sighed in exhaustion.
She hadn't slept in two days...
" It's finally over... " Alsa collapsed on the table with legendary dark circles beneath her eyes.
She was in Governor's office, seating on Governor's seat and was acting as the Governor.
Her jewel like tired eyes went to the imperial letter placed nearby.
" They really sent a letter... " She fussed and picked it up.
This was a letter with the Royal Seal of His Majesty the King himself.
In this time of telecommunication, a letter was sent as an order from Royal Capital.
Most people will say wtf?
But, Alsa as the Servant of Royal Family, felt that such an order was of highest respect and disobeying was the greatest blasphemy.
But, she was helpless.
Taking the letter, she left the office.
Thinking about seeing that person, a gentle loving smile graced her lips even through exhaustion.
The Governor's mansion was quite big.
There were maids patrolling around in maid uniform.
The short skirt, white sleeves and long socks looked cute...
Knock Knock
Coming upon the Governor's personal room Alsa knocked.
The door automatically opened.
The view inside appeared in Alsa's eyes.
Her beautiful Ladyship Cynthia, was inclined on the couch in cute loose yellow T-shirt .
Her smooth, white and long legs sticking out from under the T-shirt were mesmerizing, their shape as if made by a master sculptor after working for a millennium.
In front of her was a wide television screen, which she was lazily watching while being fed by two maids.
Slight jealousy flashed across Alsa's eyes as she looked at maids.
She was also annoyed that her lady didn't even glance at her...
Only when Alsa approached the couch did Cynthia look at her and raised her hand in greeting.
" Sup. "
Alsa bowed in return, feeling relieved that her lady was in good mood. So, telling her about the letter won't be hard.
During some time she had spent with her lady, Alsa had noticed that Cynthia had frequent mood swings.
She particularly had two personalities...
One was aloof, arrogant and cool.
While the other one was chill, flirty and ... perverted.
Obviously, currently Cynthia was in her 2nd personality.
And personally, even though Alsa found Cynthia's aloof personality cool, she still preferred the 2nd one.
" My lady, there's been a letter from Capital... "
" Are they bugging us to return? Just tell them I'll return soon. No need to care much, " Cynthia waved her hand lazily.
" My lady, this time they're really serious. A letter with the seal of his majesty hasn't been sent out in last 100 years, " Alsa pleaded.
" That old bastard is alive for 100 years? "
" I mean, no king has sent such letter in 100 years... It's highest respect for the letter to be sent. It means that the his majesty views you in a position that's not inferior to himself, " Alsa sighed.
" Hmm. Doesn't matter. This time you also send a hand written letter with my words. Then we're equal, " Cynthia spoke lazily and returned to bingewatching a show.
Alsa sighed with resignation, she expected this outcome. But, now her eyes were filled with determination.
With stern expression, she walked in front of the screen and spread her hands.
" Hey, what are you doing. We're really hooked you know. The main character is almost about to know that the guy his sister is married to isn't a guy but the crossdressing ex-wife of his who married his sister for revenge. While his sister also isn't really his sister but the daughter of his current wife who is impersonating as his wife! The scene is really intense! "
Alsa cursed at such a bullshit show and didn't move an inch.
But, then a gentle force was applied over her body and even as a Stage 2 human she couldn't help being moved aside.
" Hmph, " Alsa harrumphed and returned in front of the screen and crossed her hands, " My lady, today I won't leave unless you get out of this room. Do you even know what rumors are spreading through the city? People are calling you a Shut in Goddess!"
Cynthia was stunned.
" What kinda bullshit nickname is that?! Get that son of a bitch out and execute him under the name of public disruption! Even if I'm a shut in, no one is allowed to call me A Shut In! "
Alsa shook her head, " That's not what matters. If you don't want to go to Capital then at least look into City's working. If you don't go outside and just eat then you'll get fat. No, you're actually getting fat. "
Cynthia was again stunned, as her eyes now went dark.
Her chill eyes became aloof and cold, she sat straight on the couch and looked straight into Alsa's eyes.
Alsa suddenly shivered, she could feel that the switch was flipped.
Her Lady now was in her 1st persona.
The suffocating pressure fell upon her, as she fell to her knees.
She could barely breathe, as the violent mana around her pressed at her.
Just then, Cynthia with utmost seriousness asked to the maids, " Have I become fat? "
Seeing Alsa almost foaming, the maids around were stunned.
" N-No, my lady. You're not fat at all. Rather you've grown even more beautiful. You're like a divine Godess... "
" It's true. My lady is as beautiful as jewel. Her glamor is not something that even we can perceive... "
Looking at maids Cynthia nodded, and picked up the letter fallen near Alsa.
She scanned it.
" Huh? Savannah is here? " She thoughtfully touched her chin.
Her action was full of allure and seduction, completely unlike her chill self.
" I see... Interesting... " Suddenly after reading the letter, Cynthia went silent as if contemplating.
Then after few minutes, she told maids to leave.
" Oh poor soul. Are you okay?" Cynthia asked worriedly, as she pulled Alsa to her.
Alsa pouted slight tears at corner of her eyes and acted hurt.
She knew that Cynthia was now in her 2nd persona again. In 1st persona, she would never be this loving to her.
For previous Alsa, this kind of feminine action was impossible, but this 1 month had completely changed her.
Even while acting hurt, she habitually sat on Cynthia's lap.
" Are you angry at me? I'm sorry, you know, I sometimes loose control... It must be because of that demonic energy. Here why don't you eat this cake... " Alex who had taken over Cynthia again, hugged her and tried to feed her the cake.
But, Alsa won't open her mouth.
" What a silly girl. I'll feed you personally then, " Alex sighed as he took a bite and gently kissed her.
Sure enough, after few seconds Alsa meekly opened her small mouth and let Alex enter inside.
The sweet taste spread throughout their mouth, as they both enjoyed the momentary sweetness.
During the month, Alex had completely reformed the rigid and serious Alsa, turning her into a lovely little newlywed wife.
The transformation was really fun, and now masterpiece was in his hands.
And it was also very soft.
Alex thought different things while kneading Alsa's breasts like dough, while kissing her.
Alsa having being trained into a gentle little wife, now gently fed Alex as well while he vented his just on her breasts, filling his heart with comfort.
" By the way, why didn't you tell me about Princess Savannah? " Alex asked. Remembering that she was Cynthia's old friend.
" I was going to mention her. After giving the letter through her maid, Princess Savannah left towards frozen land. She was interested in that, " Alsa said not knowing that Princess Savannah was Cynthia's friend.
Since, she hadn't even come to Aquarion city herself, so she had thought she will just leave after sightseeing.
" Oh... " Alex replied while licking Alsa's nape.
Her natural fragrance was addictive.
" Ahh... My lady... You should go there. As I said before... I have ability to detect treasures... That place really has a very high chance of having a powerful artifact... Hmm~ "
" I see... Then, I'll visit there once I'm done tasting you. You wanna come later? "
"Ahhh~ I've some visits to do around the city... Please embrace me... Hnn... My lady... " Alsa replied. She had too much work and couldn't even spend some lovey dovey time with her lady.
Half an hour passed, Alsa was now lying in Cynthia's arms with both of their naked bodies pressed against each other.
" It's time to leave... I'll drop you on the way. Just make sure to stay clear of any Players. If something happens send me a signal right away, " Alex warned as he pecked Alsa's lips.
" Kiss~ Yes. I'll be careful, " Alsa nodded with docile expression.
She was in the Governor's position, a prime target for a Player who wanted to score big.
But, now she had protective weapons given by her lady and even knew about Players, so her safety was mostly guaranteed.
Alex then changed Cynthia's body into glamorous red knee length skirt and fiery short cape, that reached her chest and tight black leggings that covered her legs as if they were molded into its form.
' Wow. This dress looks quite good. '
[ Pleasure is mine. It's worth it to see you happy ]
Alex's cheeky words earned him a gentle nod.
He then handed over the body's control to Cynthia and thought about the World Dungeon mentioned in the letter.
It was the mysterious place, which was complementary to whole World and had several pathways open.
Teresa had mentioned it. But, in her previous life it hadn't been discovered for years until someone reached a very high floor in Doomsday Tower and found out that Doomsday Tower was actually a gateway to the area called World Dungeon.
From the letter he also found out that majority of strong powers had already dived into the Dungeon and had scored big.
With many of them getting higher level artifacts and even materials to Stage up!
Since it seemed interesting, Alex decided to go in. But, before that he needed more information and Princess Savannah seemed to have it.
Alex could feel that something sketchy in this. Normally Princess Savannah should have come to see Cynthia as soon as possible, but she didn't and even disobeyed Royal order by giving the letter to some minor maid.
While he was thinking. Cynthia had already dropped Alsa on her way and was flying towards the Frozen Land while cursing Alex for his shameless behavior with Alsa.
During last 1 month, whole World's climate had rapidly changed.
Some places would have heavy snowfall while some rained, while some became plagued with drought.
Albigion was being blessed by drought, with temperature during mid day reaching 50 degrees, while nights would be cold enough reaching into minus.
The Frozen Land was a place near sea shores of Albigion, which became so cold at night that even Stage 2 humans would die there if stayed for too long!
But, during the day it was safe and was even a great source of fresh water!
Alex had always thought about visiting that place, but was really busy training his two girls.
Now, while flying he could see several ships floating towards the Frozen Land.
Cynthia being Cynthia, whenever she saw a ship, she would decrease her speed only enough for the people on the ship to notice her and then fly away like a jet!
People beneath will then look at her pretending and sigh in awe.
" Look! That's Godess! "
" Goddess!! Please bless us! "
They would even kneel down in worship, and Queen of Pretense surely loved that.
[ So cool. If you didn't pretend, we would have been there 10 minutes earlier ]
" If you didn't fuck around we would've been there half an hour ago. And what's wrong with pretending? Don't you also pretend to act cool in front of me, " Cynthia flatly rebuked, remembering how this bastard only saved her at the most intense moments.
Most infuriating thing was that such actions were really heart stirring.
Even someone like her wasn't immune.
[ So, you agree that it works? ]
" Hmph, " Cynthia snorted and moved her head away like a typical tsun.
In the time they had spent together, now there were hardly any barriers in between them.
Under Alex's training, Cynthia had now become lot more obedient and less foul mouthed towards him.
Soon, while chatting they reached the Frozen Land.
The land was shining, and as the heavy sunlight fell on it, it reflected and refracted like shiniest diamonds.
" I can feel dense mana around here, do you think there might be another zombie? "
[ It's not natural cold. It's Mana that's been sensitized. No wonder hardly anyone can enter deeper parts of this place. Also, It doesn't feel like any creature. May be an artifact. ]
" Same thoughts, " Cynthia nodded as she flew to the shore.
With her extraordinary senses she quickly noticed lots of ships.
Amongst them was rather a well decorated one.
" That must be, Princess Savannah's ship. Let's go. "
[ Yeah ]
As soon as they approached the ship, a loud collapsing sound was heard by everyone around the Frozen Land.
As soon as Cynthia heard it, her eyes narrowed.
Without waiting, she used her mana to amplify her voice and spoke loudly.
" Evacuate! The Frozen Land is going to fall! "
The people nearby were confused, but when they saw flying Cynthia up in the sky, they quickly obeyed.
The ones on the frozen Land rapidly evacuated.
Even the people who were not from Aqaurion started evacuating swiftly, while seeing their compatriots.
Sure enough, in few minutes there was loud and sharp sound a lot clearer than previous one.
Under eyes of all these people, the outer part of the frozen Land started breaking off and sinking like mud.
As for Cynthia? By now she had flown to the centre of the Frozen Land and looked down from above at the large cruise ship stranded at the centre of the Frozen Land.
As she watched, the large cruise started floating up in the air, while the layers of mana emanated from it.
Cynthia was surprised.
No one knew that there was such a large ship at the centre of Frozen Land because even in the day this place was cold as hell.
" This Ship is an artifact? "
[ The Whole Ship had been turned into an artifact. It's not low level. No wonder Alsa was always bugging us to come here ]
Even Alex was surprised, this was a fucking Stage 7 artifact!
From Teresa he had heard of this cruise, but in her timeline it was only Stage 5 artifact and was found very late.
He wondered if history was changed, or if something happened later on that decreased its Stage by 3 Stages.
" It seems someone else has already taken control if it now. If you weren't perverse, I would have come here long time ago. "
[ Stop blaming and give me controls. I'll destroy it ]
" Don't you want it? That looks very convenient to use. "
[ Do you think it's easy? That thing is Stage 7 artifact. Even I will be hard pressed while using your limited mana to break the layers of protection on it. If your mana ends while trying to subdue that artifact, you will be killed in return]
" So, it's better to destroy? "
[ If we can't have it. Then rather destroy it ]
Alex's overbearing reply made Cynthia pause, but she felt he was right.
Their conversation was instantaneous, so by now the ship had only risen high in the sky to the level where Cynthia was.
It looked like it was about to use its thrusters and leave.
But, then suddenly ship paused.
[ Seems there's... no need to destroy it. Someone's coming out ]
Just as Alex spoke, the door of the certain part opened on the ship and a pretty young girl wearing Royal robe walked out on the deck.
Her face was blemishless and pretty with beauty that will make even impotent rage out, while her body was also substantially awesome for someone of her age.
The robe concealed her perked parts, but Alex could easily say that her breasts and buttocks were quite full and child bearing.
" Stop gawking asshole, " Cynthia gnashed her teeth.
Alex could feel more jealousy than disgust in her words.
[ Hey. How do you know I'm looking. I'm not even controlling your body. By the way she seems to know you. Look. She's even waving her hand. Go and talk to her ]
" She's my friend. Princess Savannah. Don't get any ideas about her, " Cynthia quietly said, as she flew towards the deck.
The mana barriers around the ship made a way for her, as she elegantly jumped on the deck with her black sandles making a slight mana wave, while her skirt fluttered.
" Cynthia! " Princess Savannah quickly approached Cynthia and hugged her friend.
" it's been a while, " Cynthia curtly replied, as she didn't speak with same enthusiasm.
" Cynthia, are you angry because of my grandfather? Please hear me out. I really knew nothing about you being sent here... If you're still angry then you can take out your anger by hitting me. But, please don't pout all day, " Savannah said as she held Cynthia's hand.
[ She's not lying. But, her motives for you aren't bright. The mana around the ship is also being targeted at you. This is a trap. Lmao, they are idiots. They really think they can capture you with this ]
Cynthia didn't speak, as she also felt the movement of mana.
Earlier she had been tensed, but now as she heard Alex's lazy voice she calmed down.
' Why do I even need to fear something. When I have a cheat like him, ' She thought confidently, while a soft smile graced her lips.
She shook off Savannah's hand and asked, " Is this a trap Savannah? "
" What? " Savannah was confused.
But, then as soon as Cynthia spoke, she felt being targeted.
The whole ship's mana started flowing like a stream as a net like structure sprawled around her.
It was a cage!
Not only that, the next second this cage even started siphoning the mana inside her body.
Cynthia who had come across this once before knew that it was a Mana Cage, but...
It was too crude.
Without even Alex's help, she could see all nodes around her. Because they weren't hidden at all...
The cage maker didn't even know basics to hide the nodes, what kind of idiot had made this?
The cage had 8 nodes, each in one corner of the cube shaped cage.
Cynthia easily used her mana to stop the siphoning of her mana, and controlled 8 nodes.
With her one thought, the cage could now be broken.
But, just then few more people appeared on the deck.
Except for 1 man, all of them were women. Quite a beautiful ones at that.
The only man in the group was a handsome middle aged man, with arrogant smirk on his face as he looked at 'trapped' Cynthia.
" Haha. Today is really my lucky day. Not only this ship I even got a sexy blonde like you. Thanks Savannah, without you I wouldn't have been able to lure this one in, " The man laughed.
Savannah who was also stuck in the cage looked confused and slightly down, " Bryan... You could have at least told me about this... "
Bryan smiled, " My love. It's not that I don't believe you. I just didn't want you to slip out. "
He then looked at Cynthia with his handsome smile, " Not only powerful, you're also beautiful. As you can guess I'm a Player. Now that i have you the strongest human around, I'll rule over the Albigion. "
Cynthia looked at Bryan with a smile, her charming eyes seemed to find the man before her interesting.
" Fufu. It seems you have really left no way our for me, " She smiled.
" Yes. In half an hour all of your mana will be sucked. Then in another few hours your life force will be sucked out. At that time you'll be nothing more than a weak women to be played at my will. If you don't want to die, then obediently spread your legs, " Bryan smirked. His eyes looked at Cynthia as if she was already his possession.
Cynthia felt disgusted, now without waiting another second she snapped the 8 nodes at once.
The cage broke just like the smile on Bryan's face, in hazard he rapidly tried to activate certain life saving skill of his.
But, before he could do that he felt that he couldn't think fast... And looked down to see the large hole in between his chest.
The place where his heart should have been was now empty.
His mouth bled, as his eyes went towards Cynthia who was holding his heart.
With a smirk she clenched her hand into a fist and at that moment Bryan heard a voice.
[ You're an insult to us Players Bryan. As retribution to your misdeeds, I'll pay lots of love to your beloved women and brainwash them into becoming my bitches. Especially the ones you're fond off, I'll take special care of them... Mwhahaha]
" Y-You... P-Player... "
Bryan couldn't complete his words as he died with his eyes open.
Never imagining that the death would swallow him this fast.