Necromancer!
In the West Continent, where the mainstream faith worships the Goddess of Light, necromancers—those who desecrate souls and corpses—are an absolute taboo.
They are harshly persecuted by the Holy See and various nations.
The few surviving necromancers have long since become pariahs hunted down by all.
Once discovered, they face relentless pursuit by powerful human warriors.
Under such circumstances, how could a necromancer appear so brazenly near Bai Shui Town, close to Mossenburg?
Keep in mind, Mossenburg is a crucial military stronghold of the Red Maple Kingdom, home to half of the kingdom’s forces, guarded for generations by the Morsen Family.
Its defenses are impregnable, as solid as a fortress.
There’s no way such a dangerous existence like a necromancer could infiltrate it undetected.
At first, Chu Tian had assumed that the Demon Race Invasion would be like previous wars: a frontal assault on human kingdoms, using overwhelming force to utterly crush human armies.
But now it seemed… he might have overlooked another possibility—an even more insidious one.
What if the Morsen Family colluded with the Demon Race, combining with necromancers manipulating corpses in secret, along with the Morsens’ own armies, to ignite a rebellion from within the Red Maple Kingdom?
An inside-outside pincer attack!
In that case, the entire Red Maple Kingdom could collapse in an instant, falling into irreparable ruin.
Throughout history, the world has never lacked traitors and villains who betray everything for their own gain.
If the Demon Race truly launched an all-out war, geographically speaking, Mossenburg—the northern gateway stronghold of the Red Maple Kingdom—would definitely be their first strategic target.
No matter the war’s outcome, the Morsen Family would suffer devastating losses, something they absolutely refuse to see.
After all, to these profit-driven nobles, the survival and prosperity of their family far outweigh the fate of the kingdom.
Therefore, under the lure of enormous profits, the Morsen Family is highly likely to have struck some secret deal with the Demon Race, becoming traitorous collaborators in the invasion…
Judging from the character of the Morsen Family’s second son, Olette Morsen, Chu Tian had every reason to believe that the Morsen Family was not one to sacrifice their own interests for the country or its people.
On the contrary, they seemed more like a band of mercenaries driven purely by profit, willing to sell out anything without hesitation—even their own souls and country—to pursue greater gains.
Yes!
Everything suddenly made sense.
Chu Tian took a deep breath, forcing down the turbulent thoughts in his mind.
“It seems I have to personally go to Mossenburg.”
He murmured to himself, his voice low and hoarse, carrying a trace of determination.
He resolved to investigate personally, gather enough evidence to unmask the Morsen Family’s false facade, and expose their crimes to the world.
Perhaps then, he could alter the grim fate of human defeat.
But before leaving, there was one person he had to consider.
That was Su Nian.
Chu Tian’s brow furrowed slightly, a flicker of hesitation crossing his eyes, like ripples disturbing a calm lake.
He didn’t know how to arrange matters for Su Nian.
If he left her at Shadowmoon Manor, he wouldn’t feel at ease.
After all, with him gone, Su Nian might try to escape by any means, or unwittingly do something that would harm him.
Besides…
Without her by his side, he wouldn’t gain enough Annoyance Value to grow stronger, which would hinder his progress.
Yet, bringing her along to Mossenburg was too dangerous.
The situation there was complicated and fraught with danger— very likely filled with Demon Race spies.
If anything happened, he might not be able to guarantee Su Nian’s safety.
Just as Chu Tian was about to decide, another thought arose in his mind.
Perhaps— he could ask Su Nian’s opinion.
Yes.
Suddenly, Chu Tian realized that until now, he had been making decisions for Su Nian on his own.
Because of the Demon Race Invasion’s threat, to become stronger, and his reckless torment… he had never truly stood in Su Nian’s shoes, nor seriously considered her feelings and wishes.
Maybe he could change his approach and listen to the girl’s thoughts for once.
With this realization, a strange emotion welled up inside Chu Tian—something like hope, but also unease.
After pondering, he made up his mind.
He would ask Su Nian.
***
The night at Shadowmoon Manor was quiet and deep.
Moonlight filtered through thin curtains, casting mottled shadows across the room.
Su Nian sat alone on the bed, her body slightly curled, flipping through her system attributes and calculating her future plans.
She had expected tonight to be like any other—suffering the wanton torment of that bastard incubus…
But unexpectedly, the maid Emma suddenly appeared.
She said… that Mo Yuan had summoned her to the study.
‘What was going on?’
A wave of confusion rose in Su Nian’s heart.
Could it be… that bastard incubus had become utterly perverse, wanting to experience things in different places?
So the study, huh?!
Damn it.
He really was a complete and utter pervert!!
Don’t blame Su Nian for suspecting Chu Tian so deeply—it was just that, in her eyes, that bastard incubus was an unscrupulous demon with no bottom line…
Inside the study, atop a heavy redwood desk, sat a delicate magical lamp, radiating a soft yet bright glow.
Chu Tian sat upright, brows tightly furrowed, deep thought flickering in his eyes.
Suddenly, faint footsteps broke the silence of the study.
“What do you want with me?”
Su Nian appeared at the door without him noticing.
Her arms were crossed, her body slightly tilted as she leaned against the doorframe.
An impatient expression crept onto her face, her tone cold as she asked.
Her clear, bright sky-blue eyes now shone with caution and vigilance, ready to flee or fight at a moment’s notice.
The SSS-level Eye of Temporal Reversal once again set a time anchor.
Saving the game casually could never go wrong.
Whether to find an opportunity to fight or in case of an accident, she could always start over.
“Come in and sit down,” Chu Tian said without looking up, his voice low and magnetic, echoing in the spacious study.
“Hmph.”
Su Nian snorted lightly, expressing her displeasure.
Though extremely reluctant, she still took a few steps forward, slowly entering the study, and sat down on the chair before the desk, locking eyes with Chu Tian.
The air was thick with tension and oppression, like the calm before a storm, suffocating.
After weighing everything carefully,
Chu Tian handed Su Nian the photos Hong Ying had taken, signaling her to examine them closely.
Since he wanted Su Nian to make a choice, he had to tell her the full story, so she could grasp the gravity of the situation.
No matter what, this girl before him had helped him gain so much Annoyance Value—it could be said she was the biggest factor in his growth…
The so-called “Lover Relationship” was, for now, just a false pretense, a temporary measure.
But at least, in facing the Demon Race, they could be allies, comrades fighting side by side.
No matter what, the threat of the Demon Race was evident—they were common enemies.
Perhaps it was time to tell Su Nian that she wasn’t really an “incubus.”
At the same time, Su Nian hadn’t even fully looked at the photos before an instinctive discomfort washed over her.
The memories of being threatened with photos by that bastard incubus rose unbidden, her gaze flickering with disgust and vigilance.
Showing her photos—
What was that bastard incubus up to this time?
Could it be… he had secretly taken photos of her again?