novelraw #172 - Section 172
#172 - Section 172
This is probably a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
The Eternal Night Empress, hearing the commotion, rushed over. Her gaze pierced through the thin mist, and she saw Roger floating in mid-air, continuously unleashing large-scale magic, blasting Shana, who had already approached, away.
As expected, they were fighting!
Seeing that Roger was unharmed, with only his clothes slightly disheveled, the Eternal Night Empress finally relaxed.
Thankfully, his combat skills have always been decent.
In the next instant, the Eternal Night Empress directly stood in front of Roger.
Shana was no longer the cautious and shy young deer she had been before, but an angry little lioness, her small face flushed with rage.
She didn't know how many times she had been blasted away, but she still charged towards Roger regardless.
Unfortunately, the Eternal Night Empress snapped her fingers, activating the magic array left within Shana's body.
Immediately, the magic power within Shana's body went out of control, and she collapsed helplessly to the ground.
Shana raised her head in disbelief: "Little Ao, you actually left a backdoor in my body!"
"Heh!" The Eternal Night Empress snapped her fingers again.
The magic array changed its operation, and the sealed magic power turned into excruciating pain directly affecting the soul. Immediately, cold sweat streamed down Shana's forehead.
However, Shana's willpower was indeed strong enough. Even in extreme pain, she didn't utter a sound, but glared at the Eternal Night Empress with puffed-up cheeks.
All the magical wonders designed by the Eternal Night Empress had backdoors that only she knew. It would have been strange if she hadn't left a few tricks up her sleeve during the process of modifying Shana's body.
She hadn't used them before because she was afraid of affecting the trust between them.
But now that Shana was causing trouble and endangering Roger, the Eternal Night Empress was so angry that she even considered killing her, so naturally, she wouldn't hesitate to expose her little tricks.
Of course, considering killing her didn't mean she would act immediately.
Solidifying such a six-winged angel's projection required the right timing, location, and cooperation. She still needed to understand the situation first.
The Eternal Night Empress admired Shana's stubborn little expression and suddenly noticed something suspicious.
Why were her clothes also messy, and her skirt stained with water from an unknown source?
Coupled with the color scheme of this space, how did it feel like the battle between these two had suddenly become strange?
Looking at Roger's anger, the Eternal Night Empress also felt it was a bit fake.
She asked: "Roger, my dear subject, what is the cause of the conflict between you two?"
Roger was not surprised that the Eternal Night Empress had arrived, nor was he surprised that she would ask questions.
From the moment Shana started acting erratically, he had been preparing for the Eternal Night Empress's sudden inspection.
Although he was the victim, in such matters, women had a natural advantage in making false accusations.
He didn't have surveillance to prove how many bowls of noodles he had eaten.
Having experienced the swelling of public opinion in the Internet age, Roger was always careful. When talking to female employees other than Little Joey, he always left a crack in the office door...
This scene was like the mother entrusting you to take care of her child, hoping you would help her develop in all aspects of morality, intellect, physique, and aesthetics, and dedicate her heart to the empire.
But then she finds out that you and the child have been doing things that are not suitable for children...
And this mother has a bad temper. Just thinking about the possible scene made Roger's scalp tingle.
Fortunately, his self-control was good. Not to mention Little Joey's increasingly skillful techniques, even Margaret's flirtatiousness was enough to kill Shana at that time.
So, Roger ultimately used "technical means" to seize the initiative before the Eternal Night Empress arrived, and angered Shana to enter the battle process.
Thus, his explanation was also logical: "Because of a dispute over project arrangements, I handled it improperly and had a conflict with Miss Shana, betraying Your Majesty's trust. Please punish me, Your Majesty."
Shana immediately complained with grievance and indignation: "Yes, yes! He said he would do his best to entertain me, but he couldn't even handle a small matter and even teased me!"
She thought he was going to take her into the world of adults, but instead, he took the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, which was not in line with martial ethics!
The Eternal Night Empress summarized: "So, Shana made an excessive request, and Roger refused, which led to the battle?"
"It was a little bit excessive... but definitely within his ability!" Shana suddenly felt a little guilty.
Although the expression was a bit strange, it was generally correct.
She wanted to do something interesting, looked around, and thought Roger was pleasing to the eye, so she chose him.
But he kept refusing, and Shana found that the more he resisted, the more excited she became, and then the scene spiraled out of control into what it was now...
Roger followed Shana's words and said: "Indeed, it's not that I can't, but that I'm unwilling. I didn't handle this matter well. Please ask Your Majesty to find someone else to entertain Miss Shana."
The Eternal Night Empress waved her hand: "Roger, my dear subject, there's no need to blame yourself. I know the fault is not yours."
"He admitted that he was wrong, so why is the fault still mine?" Shana immediately exploded.
It was a pity that she didn't understand the ways of the world and kept arguing with Roger about who was right and who was wrong.
She didn't know that what Roger was really afraid of the Eternal Night Empress knowing was how skilled he was in certain areas.
If Shana described the process truthfully, the scene would be completely reversed, and meteor showers would rain down on Roger's head.
Unfortunately, she was too young and didn't understand what scheming meant.
How could a rude and unreasonable wife possibly defeat a considerate mistress?
Sure enough, the Eternal Night Empress snorted coldly: "This is my empire, not your divine kingdom. Subjects are loyal and contribute their talents, not like believers who treat gods as livestock! I will never allow you to trample on the dignity of the empire's citizens."
Roger looked at Shana's appearance of surprise, shock, and then hopelessness, and couldn't help but feel a little sympathy...
It was not honorable to use adult methods to deal with a child!
It's a pity that the things they just did really can't be said, otherwise neither of them would have a good ending.
Little Shana, when you grow up, you will thank me...
Shana: I thank you for your ancestors for eighteen generations!
At the extreme of anger, Shana suddenly calmed down and regained the ability to think that she had inherited from Nalinel.
She had confirmed that she had no advantage in terms of force, and the value she possessed was actually comparable to that of Roger Charles, who had deceived and played with her.
Sure enough, this kid is not simple. No wonder the main body has developed curiosity about him!
Shana was not stupid either. Realizing that making a scene would definitely not bring any benefits, she immediately remembered the interrupted negotiations.
Didn't the Eternal Night Empress want to know the secrets of the Seven Gods?
Anyway, the Seven Gods were definitely going to kill her, and she had no obligation to keep secrets for them.
She hadn't negotiated before because she didn't know what she wanted.
But now, she had something she wanted!
Taking a deep breath, Shana confidently opened her mouth: "Little Ao, I apologize for my recent失态. I am willing to provide all the information you need, only for a very simple condition--"
She dragged out her voice and looked at Roger provocatively.
Roger instantly felt his hair stand on end, and his palms were covered in cold sweat.
This little girl wouldn't use the secrets of the top-level camp in the multiverse as a bargaining chip to take his dog's life, would she?
Lord Shana, are you so ruthless?
This is using a cannon to kill a mosquito, it's too wasteful, it's not worth it, it's not worth it!
Unfortunately, Shana gave him a look that said you're dead, and continued: "--I only need you to hand Roger Charles over to me to dispose of, and then the agreement can be completed."
What if a cannon is used to kill a mosquito? What if a beacon fire is used to amuse the lords?
This young lady, in this lifetime, just wants to live happily and smoothly!
Speaking of which, this was taught to her by Roger, that people should have pursuits beyond animal instincts.
"Sorry, I can't agree to this condition," the Eternal Night Empress directly refused.
Shana was not surprised, and immediately changed her condition: "Then I only need a month of his time, and I guarantee here that I will never harm his life, nor will I leave permanent soul or body damage."
Hearing Shana's condition, Roger had only one reaction:
Damn, this girl is really ruthless!
No wonder even Sharti, who is as smart and cautious as Sharti, has fallen into Nalinel's traps time and time again.
The conditions proposed by this woman are really irresistible.
If she were the empress, the cost of sacrificing a close minister's life for intelligence would be a bit high, and it would be easy to bear the burden of infamy.
But only sending a close minister to "play" for a month, without losing his life or becoming disabled, and he can continue to serve her after returning...
What's the difference between this condition and getting it for free? Sign it!
Normal people would think that Shana is exchanging too little, it is obviously a condition proposed by a bear child in a fit of pique, and they should rush to agree.
"Sorry, I still refuse."
But the Eternal Night Empress's answer still did not have the slightest hesitation, "You can change the conditions, we can continue to talk, but Roger's, my dear subject, is not within the scope of the transaction."
Shana finally frowned. Her condition, which she thought was absolutely successful, was rejected, and the situation was a bit out of control.
She asked unwillingly: "Why? You need to know that in this way, you have almost nothing to pay."
The Eternal Night Empress held her chin with her finger and said lightly: "It's very simple, because Roger, my dear subject, is a person, not an item. He has already rejected you, and I will naturally respect his choice and hope he is happy."
Roger turned his head and looked at the Eternal Night Empress in surprise.
Because of respect, because she hopes he is happy, she rejected almost free information?
Ripples appeared in his heart.
How did it feel like he was being pampered?
"Then I won't talk, and I won't give you any information in the future!" Shana offered the ultimate trick in negotiations, leaving the table.
"Then I wish you have a good time here, and wait for the Seven Gods to come," The Eternal Night Empress took Roger's hand and directly took him away from the temporarily created demiplane.
Then, with a backhand, she turned it into a permanent space.
So it became a cage.
"Wait, I'm just threatening!"
Shana's mentality collapsed.
Your Majesty, my dear Majesty, why did you leave as soon as you said you would?
The surroundings returned to silence, she was still a little unable to recover, and all she could see were the shadows of the Eternal Night Empress and Roger leaving hand in hand.
Repeatedly playing, unable to dissipate.
Her heart ached beyond words: "Joining forces to bully me... I don't want to live anymore..."
Tears, uncontrollably, flowed down.
Not only was she angry, but also the heartache that she herself did not understand, as if something important was drawn out and then crushed heavily.
Did the two of them already have a tacit understanding that she could not provoke? Did they already have a solid relationship that the secrets of the gods could not shake?
A little envious.
But also a little unconvinced.
I will definitely find a way to insert myself between these two and prove that I am the most important!
Brave angel, never give up!
Chapter 151 I Return the Favor to My Homeland's Scholars
City of Mysteries, slums.
The Eternal Night Empress and Roger reappeared in the narrow alley.
At this time, many people have gotten off work and are going home, and the streets are more lively than before.
So the two people who suddenly appeared in mid-air instantly attracted the attention of people all over the street:
"It's Your Majesty, it's the living Your Majesty!"
"Oh my god, Your Majesty really came to the slums, that kid wasn't hallucinating before..."
"Is that Sir Charles of the Dark Night Guard next to her?"