Volume 6 Chapter 339: The Secret Changes In Groupings For The Upcoming Qualifier
Translator: The Light
Edits by Kenny
The Empress’ palace within the imperial city – located at Macnadix City, the capital of the Manasvir Empire. The Empress was feeling somewhat worried and instructed a guard to lock the palace gates. Although the imperial city was huge, the dark mutations that happened over the years had made it unrecognizable. Other than those who were inside the Empress’ palace, everyone else in the imperial city was no longer humans. The accident that happened more than ten years ago had caused the Emperor to be replaced by a terrifying ent.i.ty.
The imperial guards had been taken out of the palaces nearly twenty years ago. At this moment, the guards who were stationed here were all special demonic beings in disguise. In fact, the higher-ups of the entire Manasvir Empire were already under demonic control. Aside from the Empress and a few princesses such as President Isaman, the other members of the royal family were already gone. In addition to the royal family, the various members of the n.o.bility who lived within the imperial city were replaced by demonic beings as well. It was difficult to imagine a super city with a population of thirty million people falling into the hands of demonic beings.
The Empress had already received word that General f.a.n.n.y had been attacked. Now, she had lost contact with her last female official. Based on the most reliable message, f.a.n.n.y had been crippled and sold to some shady place. The Empress now had no one else to send out. At this point, other than the small number of palace maids who had been by her side since the beginning, there were no guards left in this palace.
“Your Majesty, about General f.a.n.n.y...”
“I understand. Sigh... I’m sure none of the people of the city know that the imperial city is beyond saving...”
“Prepare the last messenger pigeon. Once the qualifiers begin, send them out to the four main warlords while the demonic beings are distracted. Tell them that the Emperor has already...”
The Empress hesitated for a moment before she eventually decided to use her final move. For the past decade or so, the combat abilities of the imperial guards had deteriorated significantly. Now, she could only send false information to the four warlords who had every intention of invading the Manasvir Empire. Once they learned that the Emperor had pa.s.sed on without a viable heir, they would definitely round up their men and charge towards the imperial city. The warlords’ soldiers were experienced in warfare and were definitely much more useful than the rotten imperial guards within the imperial city.
Even if the four warlords were to end up being defeated by the demonic beings, the other Human empires would catch the wind of the Manasvir Empire’s demonic crisis. By then, they would send their armies to get rid of the invading demonic beings.
However, there was a possibility that this would cause the Manasvir Empire to disintegrate after being split between the warlords from the various empires. The Empress had secretly run the entire Manasvir Empire for more than ten thousand years and would not ruin her own glorious creation unless she truly had no other choice.
As this could incite chaos within the Human continent, the Empress was rather reluctant. However, at the moment, no one could provide sufficient support to the Manasvir Empire. Firstly, the Kristoff Empire in the west rarely interfered in the power struggle within the human empires.
The Aldridge Empire in the east always believed that they were better than everyone else. At the moment, they were occupied with preparing for the exchange compet.i.tion between the Twelve Academies and invading the Oceanic Race; it meant that they would not care about the Manasvir Empire at all. The Octavia Empire in the north was currently preparing for their summertime attack on the Demon Race to reclaim more territory before their winter attack. The Gabriel Empire in the south was the only one available to provide support. Ever since they won the war against the Beastmen, they were much more stable.
However, the Gabriel Empire had fallen to one of the Human Race’s long-standing traditions and started to engage in internal conflict after winning the war against external forces. At the moment, the Gabriel Empire’s royalty had cut off all ties with the Grand d.u.c.h.ess Bellina’s Sarnia Duchy in the south. The militaries on both sides were currently at a standoff and were on the verge of war. As the Grand d.u.c.h.ess Bellina was still studying at the Olsylvia Academy, there was no reason for either side to make the first move. However, there was still a possibility that the situation may change once she returned to the Sarnia Duchy.
As she returned to her residence, the Empress thought that the last decade or so had been the toughest years of her life. It was practically impossible for her to escape as the outer regions of the imperial city had already been taken over by demonic beings. In addition, every single teleportation array was under the control of the mutated demonic beings in the city. Her only hope was that some of the students from the Olsylvia Academy, who would be taking part in the compet.i.tion, would notice that something was very wrong.
A mysterious room on the fifth floor of the Christian Hotel in the eastern part of Macnadix City was echoing strange noises.
General f.a.n.n.y was lying on a large bed in the middle of the room. Her face was flushed as her snowy white legs were wrapped around Bella’s waist. Bella had pinned her down and was currently french kissing General f.a.n.n.y. With one hand on f.a.n.n.y’s back, Bella pulled her up and pressed their bodies together as she gyrated against her private parts.
f.a.n.n.y was obviously trying to struggle, but it was useless as her hands had been tied behind her back with red ribbons. Furthermore, Bella had injected her with an extra-large dose of special aphrodisiac, so she was deep in the throes of ecstasy that she could no longer control herself. Satisfied with her handiwork, Bella buried herself in f.a.n.n.y’s voluptuous twin peaks. She would kiss, lick, and suckle, as she enjoyed the wonderful bounce of f.a.n.n.y’s b.r.e.a.s.t.s to her heart’s content.
“Don’t do this anymore... It’s so hot... Bella, please have mercy... You can’t get anything like this... wuu...”
“Older Sister f.a.n.n.y, I don’t mind claiming your body first! As for your heart, I will take my time to...”
“Bella, you... bad... I mind, I’m still...”
f.a.n.n.y’s attempts at resistance only made Bella more excited. Before f.a.n.n.y could finish her sentence, the female Demon King had pressed her lips against hers, preventing her from saying anything else. Around them, General f.a.n.n.y’s fellow officials had already been taken down from being suspended on the ceiling and were currently on the bed while staying in their humiliating “hogtied” position.
Bella then pressed herself against the Imperial Envoy Amy, Prime Minister Anna, and the Palace Archmage Ronnie, who had already submitted themselves to Bella earlier on as she continued to ravish them. It did not take long before the pure white sheets were wet with all sorts of strange wet stains as the strong scent of arousal filled the room.
f.a.n.n.y let out a series of weird cries and collapsed completely in Bella’s arms with a look of complete disbelief on her beautiful face. It was too embarra.s.sing to admit that she had been played by another girl to the point that she was too weak to move. Bella picked up General f.a.n.n.y and carried her over to the edge of the bed as she began to feed her medicine using her mouth.
“I... I can take it myself... let me... wuu...”
“Now f.a.n.n.y, don’t be naughty. I bought you, remember? According to the slave regulations, you now belong to me, your body as well. You’re not allowed to ignore me and not take your medicine...”
f.a.n.n.y’s attempts to resist had failed once again. Bella was forcefully feeding her the medicine, food and water, using the same humiliating method. f.a.n.n.y had given up on resisting and simply allowed Bella to feed her. The image of the beautiful girls writhing in pleasure around her caused f.a.n.n.y to feel an inexplicable sense of arousal.
“f.a.n.n.y, I will help you to bathe later. You will not move. Just wait to be taken care of, like a patient.”
“Bella, I am not your plaything. Tell me what caught your eye, I’ll change...”
“No way, Older Sister f.a.n.n.y. If you refuse to be obedient, I will have to punish you according to the official slave regulations! First, I will permanently gag your pretty little mouth, then...”
“Don’t be like this. Bella, your wish is my command. I... I... surrender...”
f.a.n.n.y finally surrendered and told Bella everything she knew about the Empress. By the time Time s.p.a.ce Demon Noesha came by to look for Bella that night, General f.a.n.n.y had obediently put on the red collar, just like the Imperial Envoy Amy and the others. She was now kneeling submissively on the bed as she waited for Bella’s caresses. The other few beautiful female officials were lying on the bed, exhausted. They had just gone through another round of pleasure and had run out of energy.
“Mistress Bella, you’ve taught these pretty sisters well! By the way, Angel and the others have already taken care of the Night Demons in the hotel’s vicinity. I’ve also scouted out the imperial city in secret. Other than the Empress’ palace, everywhere else...”
“Mm, I understand. You’ve worked hard. As your reward, these big sisters will be under your care until tomorrow night. However, they are injured, so you should refrain from trying anything too hardcore!”
“Of course, Mistress Bella. Thank you, I will have some fun with them now.”
With an excited wave of her hand, Noesha absorbed Amy and the others into her own secret s.p.a.ce. Inside it, a single day would be equivalent to more than a year in outside time. She would have her fill then. The Imperial Envoy Amy, who was well aware of the horrors that awaited them, did not have a chance to object before she was teleported away.
By the time General f.a.n.n.y and the others came to their senses, they were already inside a dimly lit secret chamber. The walls of the chamber were filled with all sorts of strange tools and contraptions. Right now, each of them was straddling a specially made triangular board. With an evil smile on her face, Noesha slowly walked towards them with a black whip in one hand and a red candle in the other.
“Older sisters, do not be afraid. It will feel good. I promise that you will be addicted to this feeling very soon. None of the older sisters who had been here before had left feeling that they did not enjoy themselves...”
“Wuu... wuu...”
Once again, f.a.n.n.y and the others had their eyes covered with black blindfolds. Soon enough, the strange sounds of arousal and whips against bare skin could be heard coming out of the chamber, leaving little to the imagination.
Once Bella had taken care of all the Empress’ personal officials, she had been given the authority to amend the order of the groups as well as their allocated locations. According to Bella’s changes, the female students from the Olsylvia Academy would be allocated to the relatively safer Forest of the Wild for the qualifiers. Compared to the other two locations, the Goblins in the forest were much easier targets, making it less dangerous.
The groupings were rearranged as well. Bella had purposely paired the members of the Rose Society together. She had paired herself with President Isaman with her ident.i.ty as the Holy Knight, the Grand d.u.c.h.ess Bellina. On the other hand, her ident.i.ty as the Grand d.u.c.h.ess Baize, a high-level Mage, would be in the same team as Princess Kriss, a swordsman.
As for Bella’s other important dorm mates, the other Dark Saviors, who were technically her primary opponents, had their groupings adjusted as well. Bella had arranged them to either be matched up with one of the Radiant Church’s holy maidens or one of the members of the Rose Society. For instance, her younger sister, the Dragon Knight Lisha, would be paired together with the “G.o.d Chosen Holy Maiden” Sophia, the a.s.sa.s.sin Noreya would be with the “Precepts Holy Maiden” Daisy, the Mage Ariel would be partnered with the “Scarlet Knight” Princess Pamela, and the Puppet Master Elaine would be in the same group as the a.s.sa.s.sin Lola.
The “Charity Holy Maiden” Hayley would be paired with Bella’s surrogate, Princess Felia’s oldest sister, the “Golden Knight” Princess Irene. The “Blessings Holy Maiden” Susan would be in the same group as Princess Felia’s second sister, the “Discipline Knight” Princess Luce. Naturally, the Radiant Pope’s heir, President Maria, would be partnered with the Holy Swordsman Cynthia. The captain of the church’s law enforcement, the “Guardian Knight” Mathilde, would be grouped with the “Divine Second Chapter” President Lucia.
The Chief Student Union President, the “Barrier Queen” Angelia, would be paired together with the Chief of the Disciplinary Committee, the “Frost Knight” Natasha. The remaining two gorgeous Holy Knights, the “Thunder Knight” Aurora and the “Dusk Knight” Daphne would be paired with the “First Chapter of The Sky” Princess Eveny and the “Third Chapter of Taboo” Princess Effie respectively.
The “Fourth Chapter of the Deep Blue” Sylvia would be paired with Kriss’ younger sister, the “Constellation Swordsman” Princess Khalifa. The “Scarlet Red Fifth Chapter” Serena was matched with the “Dark Knight Swordsman” Miss Elena. The “Emerald Sixth Chapter” Florentine would be paired up with the archer, President Britney. The “Invisible Seventh Chapter” Anna Rosa would be partnered up with the a.s.sa.s.sin, President Ivy. The “Golden Eighth Chapter” Emiga would be grouped with Bella’s demon familiar, the Demon World Princess Diaz, who would be impersonating an alchemist. As Diaz wanted to have some fun in one of the Human’s compet.i.tions, Bella made the necessary arrangements.
The other slave lolis, such as the Demon G.o.d Angel, the Great Evil G.o.d Mia, the Time s.p.a.ce Demon Noesha, and the Poison Origin Betty, would not be partic.i.p.ating in this compet.i.tion. As they were currently disguised as Bella’s personal maids, they were not eligible to partic.i.p.ate in the compet.i.tion. If they were to compete, Bella couldn’t make the arrangements at all.
As for the seniors of the Rose Society, the Astrologer Nina, Pet Summoner Sh.e.l.ly, the Architect Jenny, the Blacksmith Morrie, and the Alchemist Sharon, those G.o.ddesses were all from support type professions. Furthermore, they were not interested in vying for the bottom rankings. In the end, Bella arranged for them to be paired with some of the other girls from the Knight’s faculty that were part of the Rose Society.
The upcoming compet.i.tion was merely the Olsylvia Academy’s internal rankings. This meant that the other close friends from other academies whom Bella had hooked up with were not included. This included the student union presidents of the Knight’s Academy, the “Crimson Knight” President Elise, the “Styx Knight” President Stacey, and President Dinah from the a.s.sa.s.sin’s Academy. Similarly, the other beauties like the Archer, Princess Annie, the “Dark Blue Knight” Miss Roland, and the “Dark Holy Maiden” Liz, were otherwise occupied as well. They were either still within the Darkness Sacred Region at the Sarnia Duchy or were not students of the Olsylvia Academy.
The Blood Demon King, also known as the “Rose Knight” Eleanor, did not partic.i.p.ate this time, which meant that Bella had one less powerful opponent. It would be too easy for her to accidentally reveal her true powers if she were to go up against a Demon King from the same camp as Bella didn’t want such a situation to happen. In addition, the ranking compet.i.tion would be held within Macnadix City, the capital of the Manasvir Empire, which effectively avoided any interference from the Ex-Twelve Demon Kings. At the moment, their scope of influence seemed to be outside the Manasvir Empire’s borders.
Bella had manually adjusted the pairings for the other beautiful female students as well. The supposedly random draw the next day was simply for the show as Bella had already decided the actual groupings. Miss Veronica from the Blood Skull Organization and Miss Inie from the Horrorshow Group, who wished to pit their abilities against Bella, were taking part in this compet.i.tion as well, and Bella conveniently made adjustments to their groupings.
The “Blood Berserker” Veronica would be paired with Eye of Darkness leader, Chairman Sally Roy. As the latter was a magical type Dark Mage, this grouping was not a problem at all. However, Chairman Sally Roy had initially planned to float through the compet.i.tion with minimal effort. Now that she had been “ambushed” like this, there was a possibility that she would be unhappy with Bella.
The Shadow Warrior Inie would be paired with the Necromancer, Miss Kleina. She was the young mistress of the Skeleton Tower and secretly belonged to Bella. If she were in the same group as Inie, Kleina could help to keep an eye on the girl’s every move and supply Bella with important information.
As Bella needed to keep her true abilities a secret, she had lent her only available steed, the Golden Dragon Princess Laceman, to her younger sister, the Dragon Knight Lisha. Without a Dragon steed, Bella would only appear to have the abilities of a Holy Knight.
Bella did not interfere with any of the boys’ groupings. She did not bother with them as she was not interested in them at all. Most of the boys would be allocated to the Dusk Valley or the Cloud Sea Basin to acc.u.mulate kill points, which was far away from the Forest of the Wild, where the girls would be. This meant that they would not affect each other at all.
The main purpose of the qualifiers was to kill demonic beings to acc.u.mulate points. Other than the specific areas, everywhere else was a designated “safe zone.” None of the compet.i.tors were allowed to fight each other. If there were a need to exchange blows to settle a conflict for points, both parties would have to move to one of the rare “free zones.” Before the finals, one to one battles were strictly prohibited. As long as the groupings were still in effect, the teams could only compete in a two-on-two fight. The only time compet.i.tors were allowed to fight individually would be when it came down to the top twenty with dissolved groupings.
Apparently, this rule existed to make it a fair fight. Since a student of a combat type profession and a magical profession would be grouped together, it would ensure that the playing field was relatively even. This would also prevent any combat faculty students from being trounced by magical faculty students.
The entire process of the qualifiers would be filmed and monitored by bird type demonic beings that carried magical detection tools, which was technically the Other World’s version of a “live telecast.” Just like the broadcasts on earth, spectators from any of the human empires on the continent could provide a “special reward” to any compet.i.tor whom they liked. If the compet.i.tor eventually won the compet.i.tion, they would be able to claim their acc.u.mulated rewards. In addition, the spectators who placed their bets on the winner would make a profit of more than twice their bets.
Of course, if the compet.i.tor failed and could not win, the rewards would be commensurate with their final rankings. The remainder of the reward would be split equally between the organizers and the academy, and the spectator would lose everything that they placed on the bet.
This had become a modified “ma.s.s bet.” The masters from the Las Vega Grand Casino were the technical advisors for the compet.i.tion as there was no way that Bella was going to believe that this was not a gambling event at all. Since Bella had the shadow ring that the pseudo-loli had given her, it would not be difficult for her to summon a surrogate to follow Kriss. Hopefully, no one would see through her tricks.
Bella was mainly worried that one of her close friends would accidentally slip up during the compet.i.tion and reveal more of their bodies than they should. If that were to happen, it would be such a loss for her. Now, Bella could only make use of Teacher Ingrid’s authority to restrict the type of outfits that the female students could wear.