Chapter 304: Trouble Arrives
Chapter 304: Trouble Arrives
Standing by the window, Alpha waved his hand dismissively.
"I understand. Leave now."
Hearing the footsteps retreating behind him, Alpha's face took on a contemplative expression.
Given his prestige in Maze City, the other party shouldn't dare harm Jacqueline.
Before heading to the Brotherhood's base, he needed to make some preparations.
As a mage, he required guardians.
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Maze City, Aukladeo.
The slums, Brotherhood's stronghold.
The Brotherhood's efforts to shelter wanderers earned them a good reputation, quickly severing any ties with the disreputable Brotherhood Thieves' Guild.
The Thieves' Guild's name had long been tarnished in Maze City.
The Thieves' Guild never aided disabled adventurers, but the Brotherhood's magical brew, capable of regenerating lost limbs, quickly became the talk of the town.
This news created an uproar among Maze City's adventurers.
After all, even the strongest can suffer injuries.
When a strong adventurer loses a limb, their combat effectiveness is greatly diminished.
Many disabled adventurers came seeking the magical brew, but the Brotherhood refused all requests.
The magical brew was not for sale; only Brotherhood members could obtain it.
Joining the Brotherhood meant serving them for three years.
Three years might not seem long, but many adventurers couldn't accept living under someone else's roof for that time.
Yet, the promise of curing disabilities made the trade-off worthwhile for most.
As a result, many adventurers joined the Brotherhood.
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"Where's your trouble now?"
In the upper level of the stronghold, within Li Meng's bedroom:
Jacqueline sat atop Li Meng, her body bare, her hands pressed against his broad chest.
Her hips swayed seductively, her eyes brimming with allure.
Her lips parted slightly, her breathing rapid.
How many days had it been? Jacqueline had lost track.
For days, she hadn't left the bed, continuously entangled with the beast beneath her.
This was her first encounter with a man who overwhelmed her so completely.
As a half-dragon, she belonged to a race with the strongest physiques.
Women of her kind were supposed to endure more than men.
But the beast beneath her seemed to possess inexhaustible stamina.
Her body was growing numb, teetering on the edge of collapse.
Though she had lost the fight, she refused to concede in bed.
Yet now, Jacqueline was beginning to waver, feeling the urge to surrender.
If this continued, she feared she would be injured.
Looking down at the absurdly strong man beneath her, Jacqueline's thoughts drifted.
"Alpha is a cautious man. He won't come alone."
Jacqueline knew Alpha better than anyone.
After all, they'd been companions for over forty years.
Alpha was her longest-lasting partner; her previous companions had all perished on their adventures.
The longest relationship before Alpha had lasted six years; the shortest, only three months.
"I see. Being too cautious has its downsides. By the time he arrives, it'll be too late."
Li Meng's words made Jacqueline's heart flutter with unease.
How could she face Alpha after indulging herself so completely?
"It… it shouldn't matter, right?"
Jacqueline murmured to herself.
Alpha was already old.
Humans entering their twilight years lacked vitality.
And Alpha, as a Water God-level Grand Mage, had a fragile body with far less stamina than a Sword God of the same level.
The last time they had been intimate was over a decade ago.
Jacqueline had refrained, hoping Alpha would live longer.
She endured patiently, not wanting to betray him while he was alive.
Humans placed great importance on loyalty in relationships.
Was it really okay?
Jacqueline's eyes flickered with complex emotions.
Her half-dragon blood made her desires exceptionally strong.
After ten years of restraint, she was highly sensitive.
Jacqueline recalled a banquet she attended with Alpha not long ago.
At the banquet, she danced with a senator whose name she couldn't remember.
Though she found him repulsive, her body reacted just because he was a man.
The senator noticed her longing and became handsy during the dance.
Though she scared him off afterward, Jacqueline knew her patience was nearing its limit.
Accepting Li Meng's proposal was partly an excuse to release her pent-up desires.
She hadn't expected the outcome to fulfill her so completely.
After days of indulgence, Jacqueline felt a satisfaction she had never known.
Her guilt toward Alpha added an unusual thrill to the experience.
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"Hmph!"
Jacqueline let out a soft groan, her brows furrowing.
Her pale body collapsed onto Li Meng's chest, panting heavily.
"I… I surrender!"
Hearing Jacqueline's whimper, Li Meng grinned.
Conquering her had rekindled a long-lost sense of dominance.
It felt intoxicating.
Li Meng's left hand wrapped around her delicate body, while his right hand gently caressed her waist-length red hair.
He'd heard that stroking a woman's hair after intimacy brought them comfort.
"If Alpha comes, can you promise not to hurt him?"
Jacqueline's soft voice carried her plea.
Alpha was still her partner.
She didn't want him to suffer because of her entanglement with this beast.
Though Alpha was strong and well-connected in Maze City, Jacqueline doubted his ability to defeat the monster beneath her.
Only by confronting him firsthand could one grasp his terrifying strength.
"If that's your request, I promise I won't harm him."
Li Meng had no intention of disrupting his plans in Maze City for a woman.
Killing Alpha, a well-connected figure, would make him a monstrous target for the city's adventurers.
Such an act might also destabilize the city's power structure, plunging Maze City into chaos—an outcome detrimental to his goals.
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"Boss!"
Suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed outside the bedroom.
The door burst open, and Rose entered hastily.
Her nose twitched at the unfamiliar yet familiar scent in the air, her cheeks flushing.
Seeing the naked, entwined figures on the bed, Rose's heart raced as she quickly averted her gaze.
"Boss… the target has arrived!"
The target?
Li Meng glanced at Jacqueline in his arms.
Jacqueline's heart tightened as she hurriedly sat up, panic flashing in her eyes.
What a coincidence. Speak of the devil, and he appears.