Chapter 42: What Are You Mumbling About? Your Turn Now! |
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Liliana was startled inwardly: "What little thing???"
Jonas chuckled.
Carrying Liliana into her office, he closed the door behind him with a backhanded motion.
With a wave of his right hand, he cleared the desk completely.
Then, as his magic ring flashed, various magical artifacts soon appeared on the table.
Seeing these items, Liliana's eyes widened instantly.
"You..."
So Jonas was... this kind of person?!
Well, well~
The famously noble President Liliana turned out to be a whimpering type.
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[Bound Target: Liliana Beck]
[Loyalty: 10%]
[Loyalty: 15%]
[Loyalty: 20%]
[Loyalty: 25%]
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[Business Talent Multiplier: 5x]
[Ability Obtained: Eyes of Desire]
[Eyes of Desire Multiplier: 5x]
[Eyes of Desire Proficiency: 4281]
[Eyes of Desire (Stage 2): Can accurately discern others' desires.]
Seeing this ability, Jonas couldn't help but laugh.
This was truly an excellent ability.
Liliana had thrived in the business world relying on this very skill.
But she only possessed the first stage, which could vaguely sense others' general desires.
Enough to manipulate people's psychology for profit.
But he could now clearly perceive everything.
Mastering hearts and minds - an essential skill for the sole future leader.
Interesting. He wondered what abilities would unlock as proficiency increased.
Later, he could give Liliana a grander stage to amass wealth for him madly.
While simultaneously enhancing the Eyes of Desire's power.
For now, he needed to increase Liliana's loyalty toward him.
With Stage 2 Eyes of Desire, he knew exactly what Liliana wanted.
Jonas smiled: "My apologies then."
Liliana: "Mmm!!!!!!!"
[Loyalty: 30%]
[Loyalty: 35%]
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[Loyalty: 40%]
[Loyalty: 45%]
[Loyalty: 50%]
Afterwards.
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Liliana fainted.
Hmm...
Perhaps it was her first time experiencing something so intense.
Jonas swore he didn't do anything excessive?
The other party loved to play.
But the system's loyalty feedback told the truth.
She couldn't handle the game at all...
Most of his magic remained unused.
Jonas carried her to the adjacent lounge's bed, studying Liliana.
Her forehead hair was soaked with sweat, face flushed like a ripe peach.
Her breathing had now steadied.
50% loyalty.
She definitely wouldn't run away now.
After arranging some matters.
He placed the prepared gifts on the table.
Seeing Liliana's exhausted expression, he thoughtfully brought some food.
Tucked her in properly.
The right balance of tension and relaxation, alternating gentleness and firmness - the best way to gain loyalty.
Then Jonas opened the door and left.
Today, besides Liliana, he had many others to deal with, though they wouldn't be so fortunate.
Taking over a new city inevitably brought bloodshed.
All members of the Joson family must die.
He was no saint - no loose ends would remain.
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Tars City.
Conference Room.
Kuroth bowed slightly beside Jonas: "My lord, what about Liliana's situation?"
"Handled. She's one of us now."
Kuroth was shocked - his lord's capability remained formidable.
He knew Liliana had spent heavily hiring powerful swordsmen, yet Jonas resolved it so quickly.
"My lord is truly remarkable."
Jonas: "The list and addresses. By tonight, no opposition will remain."
Kuroth rejoiced inwardly: "Understood, my lord."
He promptly handed Jonas the list.
Then cautiously reminded: "My lord, Kodaga's third son is from the Magic Academy. His teacher is currently in the city - might be troublesome."
Jonas: "No matter. They'll die first."
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In the training room of Losda Joson's residence, magical light shimmered as faint elemental energy permeated the air.
Losda was fully immersed in spell practice.
Urgent footsteps shattered the tranquility as a trusted aide rushed in sweating profusely, face filled with terror.
"Young master! Young master! Disaster!" The aide's voice trembled, gasping for breath. "The lord... the lord has been murdered!"
Losda froze mid-motion, his spell incantation cutting off abruptly.
Turning, his voice shook: "What did you say?"
"Who in this city dares kill my father?"
He'd brought his teacher here to defend against the Destiny Army's invasion. Yet before their arrival, his father had fallen?
"It was the young lord's son - that Jonas!"
His teacher standing nearby frowned at the news, asking solemnly: "The recently renowned Jonas?"
"Correct."
Teacher: "I thought he was a hero for resisting the Destiny Army. Turns out he's just a desperado."
Losda gritted his teeth, taking a deep breath: "Teacher, I beg your intervention! This man killed my father - he must pose grave danger to the Empire. He must die."
The teacher nodded, cold light flashing in his eyes: "Worry not. Someone not even a minor leader daring to murder a county magistrate - the Empire won't tolerate it. Though to kill the magistrate amid so many guards... his strength must be considerable..."
Before he finished.
Tap, tap, tap—
Footsteps echoed from the corner.
Losda and his teacher started, turning toward the sound.
Jonas emerged slowly from the shadows, cradling his sword.
The teacher retreated slightly - he hadn't detected Jonas' presence at all.
When had he arrived?
Jonas: "What are you mumbling about? Your turn now!"
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