Chapter 42: My Master
Yang Shifan and the girl with eyes left. It was time for me to go back and find Lianbing.
But I’d missed such a good opportunity. In the end, I could only watch them escape. This was a failed mission, wasn’t it?
I scratched my head, crossed my arms, and started thinking about how to explain it to Lianbing. But no matter how much I thought, I couldn’t come up with anything. It felt like any excuse would sound like a lame excuse.
I figured Lianbing would have a hundred ways to scold me, leaving me speechless.
However, just staying here doing nothing wasn’t a solution. I had to go back to her eventually. Although Lianbing hated me now, I unexpectedly didn’t have much resentment towards her. Compared to Lianbing, who was full of dirty jokes, this coldness had its own charm.
Besides, in a way, a beautiful girl’s insults could be considered praise, right?
Hmm, agree? Then hit M in the back.
The sound of high heels. Someone else was coming up. This time, it should be Lianbing.
As expected, first, a hand wearing white gloves gripped the doorframe, and then the beautiful girl in a pure white formal dress walked out.
The pure moonlight draped over her, giving her a sacred and noble aura.
Ah… at this moment, I actually felt she was as beautiful as an angel fallen to earth, making me yearn for her.
But if I got carried away by her appearance, I would be embraced by death.
“Jun Cheng, what are you spacing out about here?”
Coming back to my senses, the girl was already in front of me, close enough to be embraced.
“Ah, I was thinking about something. Are you done over there?”
“Yes, everyone has been dismissed. This engagement ceremony was originally just to flush out the person hiding in the shadows. Since the goal has been achieved, there’s no need to continue the pretense.”
That’s right. This was a trap set by Lianbing, just a formality.
“Then, where is he?”
“He escaped.”
Concealment was useless. Not only was my lying skill terrible, but Lianbing herself was very sensitive and would definitely notice if I was fumbling. So, I decided to tell the truth.
I expected Lianbing to mock me again. I was already prepared to be scolded to pieces, but Lianbing didn’t start her cold sarcastic mode to retort.
I felt a bit strange. Lately, Lianbing’s words had completely destroyed my confidence, making me increasingly self-conscious and withdrawn.
“Jun Cheng, you should have a prepared explanation, right? Or have you already prepared yourself to be scolded by me?”
So, she was giving me a chance to explain. It seemed Lianbing hadn’t completely lost her reason due to emotions yet.
“I caught that person and ordered him to disable his ability, but I don’t know if it was effective. Lianbing, how do you feel now?”
“Still the same as before.”
“In other words, it was ineffective?”
The last sliver of hope in my heart was shattered. I sighed, putting my hand on my forehead, thinking that of course, nothing could be that easy.
I don’t know if this ability is really as Yang Shifan said, that once activated, it can’t be undone. Even if he lied to me, I wouldn’t be able to do anything. After all, he could escape my control and even revive. Killing him once or twice wouldn’t be effective.
I figured that to truly make him disable his ability, I would probably have to kill him completely or drain all of his Destiny Power.
But either of those options would be difficult. He could completely avoid contact with me and engage in a war of attrition.
If that were the case, heaven knows when I could force him into a corner.
I didn’t have the time to play a cat-and-mouse game with him.
“And then you let him go?”
“Ah, ah, it’s not that I wanted to let him go, but he could break free from my control, and he could also revive. I killed him once, but I watched him revive on the spot.”
“A man who can revive.”
Before saying it, I worried that Lianbing might not believe my story, but seeing her ponder with her chin in her hand, she probably believed me.
Revival sounded incredible, but for a well-informed Young Miss like her, it was within the realm of acceptance. After all, among her maids, there was one who could replace body parts.
“Jun Cheng, you actually managed to… hehehehe. My evaluation of you has increased a bit?”
“Oh? By how much?”
“About the size of a piece of paper.”
That’s too thin!
“Ah, ah, this has been figured out. The ability he used on you is to ‘amplify the user’s latent emotions,’ and it continues to amplify them, eventually becoming extreme.”
As she said this, I saw the smile on Lianbing’s lips disappear. I thought she was going to say something, so I shut my mouth.
However, Lianbing just frowned and showed a clearly displeased expression. I even heard the sound of her gritting her teeth.
After thinking for a moment, I added,
“It seems to be contagious too. Yes, it means that people close to me will be affected.”
But I thought there was probably a range. Judging by Yang Shifan’s character, he probably wouldn’t involve innocent people. Although that guy didn’t go into detail about the scope and conditions, I guessed it was most likely the Witch of Calamity like Xue Qing, and possibly Xinran and Keling, and maybe even Yu Hui and Lily would be affected.
“Amplify latent emotions.”
Lianbing muttered to herself and fell into a long silence. This time, I didn’t disturb her. I just stood in front of her, admiring her beautiful figure.
A cold wind whistled by. It was a bit chilly. It was already late September, and the evenings were getting quite cool.
I looked at Lianbing’s bare shoulders and took off my jacket, draping it over her.
“I see.”
Lianbing first tilted her head to glance at the jacket I had put on her, then looked up at my face and said.
Huh? What “I see”?
Lianbing reached out and touched my cheek. The touch of the silk glove was pleasant.
I saw the moon reflected in her eyes. Her eyes were as clear as a stream, as pure as white water.
I couldn’t help but utter her name.
“I’m sorry.”
The next thing she said was an apology. I was a bit surprised and confused. Why was she apologizing to me?
I was the one who failed the mission. I should be the one apologizing, shouldn’t I?
You didn’t do anything wrong. You’re just a victim.
“I thought my aversion to you was all caused by that person, but actually, this feeling originates from myself… The problem is with me. Everything should be my responsibility.”
“But, that’s because it was amplified.”
Lianbing closed her eyes and shook her head, unsure if she was denying her words or her feelings.
“I retract all the disrespectful words I’ve said to you before. It was all my fault. If you’re still upset, you can scold me however you want. I won’t talk back.”
What?!
Lianbing, what’s wrong with you, Lianbing!
Not only did she suddenly apologize to me, but she even used respectful language. Huh?
Heavens, is this still the proud Young Miss? SF Light Novel
This respectful attitude was the first time I’d seen it, but it already made me feel a sense of dread.
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This isn’t some kind of omen, is it? It’s like suddenly giving a soldier three promotions – the next thing you know is a death mission. I’m scared.
“As per our previous agreement, from now on, I am your Maid.”
“Huh? Wait, does this mean the agreement is fulfilled? But I didn’t help you solve the problem, aren’t you still annoyed with me?”
“Isn’t there no way to undo it? Facing a man who can revive and has various other tricks, you can’t possibly catch him. In that case, your ability to threaten him and get this information from him was already very difficult. Instead of wasting time on this slippery…”
This was exactly what I thought. I didn’t think I could threaten Yang Shifan either.
As a Master of Fate myself, his experience was far richer than mine when it came to dealing with Masters of Fate. If he was an expert, I was a recruit with no practical experience at all.
“Well. Knowing this information is enough.”
“Really? Although I know it’s an ability that affects emotions, can’t be undone, and is contagious, this information doesn’t seem to have any practical use.”
Speaking of which, this ability is really disgusting.
He said his ability wasn’t strong, but this is super useful!
Ma Su of the Three Kingdoms once said that conquering the heart is paramount, and this is the ultimate in heart conquest.
I can imagine Yang Shifan using this ability first to sow discord within the Masters of Fate and the Witches of Calamity. After they were all fighting and hurting each other, he would then appear to reap the rewards. Truly despicable and shameless.
“It ‘amplified my latent emotions,’ right?”
“Yes.”
Therefore, who can control emotions?
“In other words, as long as I can change my own latent emotions, then a different emotion will be amplified?”
“—How could that be possible?”
I intended to deny it outright, but I suddenly thought of something and swallowed the rest of my sentence.
If it were Lianbing’s… it might not be impossible.
After all, Lianbing was able to mentally split herself.
She abandoned her emotions, separated them, and formed another self – Ruansui, who I was infatuated with.
“I will do it. You want to toy with my emotions? Hehehe. That’s very interesting.”
Oh! This kind of imposing, spine-chilling laugh!
This is the cold and elegant, noble Lianbing I remember!
“But, you said you wanted to replace it. What emotion do you want to replace it with?”
“Hehehehe~ What do you think? What kind of emotions do you want me to have towards you?”
Huh? You’re asking me?
Of course, I hope Lianbing…
Suddenly, Lianbing took a step forward, her cheek almost touching mine. In fact, her body was pressed against mine, making my heart race. I almost couldn’t help but pull her into my arms.
“Hope… to fall in love with you?”
Lianbing narrowed her eyes. Her all-knowing yet all-embracing gaze made my heart flutter.
Wearing a pure white formal dress, I somehow felt as if I could see dark wings extending from her back.
Bewitching and demonic charm.
“Hehehehe, it’s hard to say for now. Maybe I won’t be able to change my latent emotions at all?”
“That’s true.”
“However, I am your Maid now. I will no longer say anything disrespectful to you, nor will I openly show my dislike. Please rest assured about this.”
Oh, does this mean I won’t hear Lianbing’s curses and sarcasm anymore? I did feel relieved, but not as happy as I expected.
Instead, why do I feel a bit of regret?
“Of course, if you want special services, I can also satisfy you.”
A meaningful smile.
What the heck? I’m not a masochist!
“Now, shall we go back to our home?”
Lianbing gave a charming smile, took my hand, and walked towards the exit. She looked back and called out to me in an extremely gentle tone.
“My Master.”
