110 - The Freed S*aves Became Obsessed

Chapter 110: The Obsession of Freed Slaves A throng of spectators gathered before Bestia, barred by a black shroud. The dome-like structure over Bestia was so immense that it could be seen from neighboring cities miles away. No one could enter. Attempts to breach it with hammers were fruitless, and magic failed to pierce or reveal its interior. Overnight, an entire nation was ensnared in this mysterious event. No one had the faintest idea what this phenomenon was. Nor could they fathom what might be happening inside. On the desolate opposite side stood the witches Mirabel and Morgana, who had flown there by magic. Mirabel placed a hand on the barrier to analyze its composition. "This energy feels similar to magic, yet foreign." "It’s spiritual power, utilized mainly by the yokai monsters from the East. They employ sorcery, not magic." "Sorcery, huh…" Mirabel coated her hand in a deep blue hue of magic. The impenetrable and unyielding nature of the barrier was breached effortlessly, Mirabel's hand slipping through seamlessly. She interpreted the enigmatic abilities she felt with her hand. "It's akin to mind-affecting magic." The entire massive barrier was a device for mental manipulation. Breaking it by force would damage the minds of those inside. The safest and surest way was to have the caster directly dissolve it. "Morgana, I’ll go inside." "Alright~" Mirabel and Morgana erected a magical barrier around themselves, the subtle glow of their magic enveloping their bodies. "This won't suffice." With a surge of power, Mirabel reinforced Morgana’s barricade, making it even sturdier. "Wow." Morgana expressed genuine amazement despite the cliché nature of the exclamation. Morgana was a formidable witch strong enough to vie for power in the Magic Tower’s council. Having devoted hundreds of years and unwavering passion to magic, she prided herself on not yielding to anyone in magical prowess. But that confidence crumbled in front of Mirabel’s spells, capable of rendering any grand magician a mere commonplace. Even something as trivial as the manipulation of a magic barrier showcased a discernible difference in their levels. It naturally inspired awe and was rather delightful to follow. Protected by a physical and mental barrier so strong it wouldn’t budge even if meteors rained down or deities tempted them, the two stepped inside the barrier. Internally, unlike the dark exterior they saw from outside, it was filled with a captivating kaleidoscope of colors. Most citizens of the beastman country Bestia were beastmen. People halted their activities, standing in the streets, gazing blankly at the light. Their pupils were unfocused, mouths agape in awe. It resembled a serene dream state. Not by their own will, it seemed, as every man, woman, and child wore the same bizarre expression. Mirabel and Morgana continued on. While they glanced around, the path led them unwaveringly to their destination. "Here it is." They stopped in front of the Celestial Pavilion that radiated an exotic eastern charm, where the mastermind behind this situation resided. Unable to ward off the sorcery with just the pavilion’s walls, a tiger beastman gazed absentmindedly at the sky. Ascending to the second floor, Mirabel encountered beings in Bestia for the first time that seemed cognizant. "You are...?" A white fox and a black fox. They were Yuhwa and Heubee. While the divine fox Yuhwa had lost her power by betraying the celestial mandate, Heubee was different. Though her fox bead was absorbed by a nine-tailed fox, it was originally created from spiritual power. Even without the bead, her spiritual power hadn’t vanished. In the brief moment when Rin deployed her sorcery, Heubee was able to form a small protective barrier to shield Yuhwa and herself. Being yokai and versed in sorcery, Heubee could endure this much. Overcoming Rin’s sorcery was out of the question, but protecting themselves was the best she could do. "You're…!" Recognizing Mirabel, Yuhwa’s eyes widened in disbelief. When Yuhwa first met Karami, she had touched the chain extended from his soul, causing her to encounter Mirabel. Overwhelmed by Mirabel’s imposing presence, she had retreated hastily. Although this was their first face-to-face meeting, they were, in a sense, acquaintances. It wasn’t only Mirabel who knew Yuhwa. Morgana sneered as she looked disdainfully at Yuhwa, huddled in the tiny barrier. "Yuhwa, you’ve become quite pathetic since I last saw you." "Morgana…" The celestial fox Yuhwa. Her other appellation was the Witch who Reads the Fate's Stream. Of course, having lost her power, she ceased to be a witch as well. "What brings the witches to Bestia?" "We came to bring our master." "Master...? Don't tell me, you’re his slave too?" Heubee couldn’t contain her astonishment. After all, the aura Mirabel exuded was immeasurable, vast as the universe. It was unimaginable that even such an unfathomable being was a slave to Karami. Heubee pondered fleetingly about world domination with ease should he command it. "Morgana. I’ll be back in a moment, so please protect these individuals." "Alright~" Mirabel clutched her staff firmly and glared at one corner of the room. Although it looked like an ordinary office, she didn’t need a detection spell to sense it. There was a distinct sense of another realm. Beyond this, the master resides. Mirabel slashed through the air with her staff. *** "Master, try this." Rin, who served as a makeshift pillow with her tail for Karami, slipped a grape into his mouth. He accepted her offerings eagerly, like a fledgling receiving nourishment. "How is it? Tasty?" "Oh, it’s incredibly delicious. I’ve never tasted grapes this delightful before." "Right? Actually, it's just an ordinary grape, but I cast a spell to make it taste delicious. It's a grape of love filled with Rin's affection." To win a man, first win over his taste buds. Rin was practically applying a method she had picked up somewhere on how to ensnare men. The taste was an illusion, something impossible to achieve with real grapes. Rin's affection made it that tasty! …was a whimsical notion, as the so-called "grape of love" was simply a trick to deceive the taste with sorcery. But taste wasn't the only thing sorcery altered. The twilight sky blurred the lines between day and night. Stars scattered as if silver sand were sprinkled. The ground was covered with pure white clouds, a crystal-clear lake rested there, and koi swam freely within. Unlike the dreary outside world, this was a dreamlike realm enveloping your mind—Rin's creation, a dream garden. A worldly paradise where one could lose track of time, meant to captivate Karami’s senses, ensuring he wouldn’t want to leave Rin's side. "How is it, Master? You don't want to leave, do you?" "It’s not so much that I don’t want to leave, it’s that I have to." Yet, Karami’s answer remained steadfast. Rin's delicate brow furrowed. "…Is this unknown slave really more important than Rin?" "I know who it is. Though we haven’t met yet." The sincerity was genuine, but to Rin, it sounded like nothing more than an inane jest. Surely, Karami was making excuses to leave her side. It seemed he wasn't fully immersed in the paradise yet. But Rin still had one last ace up her sleeve. "Master, shall we do something that'll feel really good?" Rin, the nine-tailed fox. Her talents were unmatched in enchanting humans, especially men. Every gesture, every subtle scent she emitted was designed to drive a man wild. Once they shared flesh and succumbed to carnal desires, not even someone like Karami would want to escape. Rin’s tails gently secured Karami's limbs, her slender fingers playfully dancing across his abdomen, climbing to his neck, and tenderly tickling his face. "Hehe." Rin’s eyes narrowed with a playful curl, a smile sneaking out at the thought of sharing pleasant moments with her master. Rip! The sound of something tearing interrupted then. A diagonal rift split open in the air, an unexpected intruder arrived. "Up we go." Perhaps having formed the rift too high, Mirabel grabbed her skirt and leapt in. "Huh?" Karami's eyes grew wide, akin to a goldfish, at the unexpected appearance of Mirabel. Her face blossomed like a flower when their eyes met. That was a bright expression Mirabel hadn’t shown since she parted from Karami. "Master!" "Mi-Mirabel, how did you get here…?" "I came to escort you!" Mirabel, with dainty yet determined steps, dashed towards Karami. Then, a spear of flame surged at a transcendental speed. Boom! The spear collided with Mirabel, exploding in a cloud of smoke. "Rin?" Rin stood with her arm extended towards Mirabel, her expression already composed. Her eyes narrowed as she watched the dispersing smoke. Whoosh! A gust blew, clearing the smoke. Mirabel stood with a barrier formed by her staff, unscathed. Expecting this outcome, Rin wasn't surprised. She twisted her lips into a mocking smile. "Please refrain from getting too close to the Master." "So, you're the monstrous fox that was with the Master." "A monster fox? I have a lovely name given to me by my Master, Rin?" With those words, Rin wrapped her arms demonstratively around Karami. "I’m no different. Master named me Mirabel, the prettiest and cutest name in the world, because I would perform miracles for him." ‘Uh, that’s literally your name from the beginning, though.’ Even if her late father had named her, how brazenly devoted of a daughter she was. While Karami remarked internally, the two continued to glare at each other without blinking. "Moreover, you're not even Master's slave anymore, are you? Isn’t it absurd to call him your Master then?" "Once a slave, forever a slave. Not even death can separate us." ‘Uh, neither of you are my slaves anymore.’ After going through the trouble to free you, why do you keep calling yourselves slaves? Oh, well, unlike self-proclaimed slave Rin, Mirabel truly remained Karami’s slave. By her own choice, no less. "I’ll escort Master away. Set him free." "No way. Master will live here with Rin forever." "Master is meant to let many more slaves experience the joy of liberation. He doesn’t have time to idle here." "That joy is solely Rin's. It’s not something I’ll share with anyone else." An unwavering and fierce clash of opinions. Mirabel glared intently at Rin, who returned a cold stare, lifting the corners of her mouth slightly. "There’s no need for further dialogue. To dare imprison the Master, you must face judgment." A soft hum... a small blue dot emerged in the air. From the dot, heat waves spread like a tempest, forming a reaper wielding a scythe. Rin stood her ground. She placed Karami behind her to make sure he wasn’t caught up. Then she rose to her feet. Boom! A burst of pink spiritual power erupted from her centered foot, taking the form of a gigantic fox. Kyaaaaaaoooo! The fox's howl shook the dream garden. Rin laughed boisterously. "Judgment? Try if you dare. But you should worry about your destiny first.” --- ### Comments on the Chapter **gambler♤:** Reflecting on past light novels where heroines were saved only to create further chaos among them, leading to apocalyptic scenarios. This story seems similar... As the third person has joined, one can imagine the chaos unfolding if all five are gathered, splitting continents like Pangaea! *Likes*: 6 **로리는죄인가:** Could you tell me the name of that light novel? I'm curious! *Likes*: 0 **이경영:** Will it end with both passing out during their fight and Karami escaping? *Likes*: 2 **와이쏘시리어스:** Probably with the help of Heubee and Yuhwa, they'll escape amidst the chaos. *Likes*: 0 **Desk10:** Leaving both behind, the only way out! *Likes*: 0 **Ijob:** I envision a future where Mirabel's magic easily overcomes Rin's bluster, or perhaps they'll both pass out, allowing Karami to escape into the night. *Likes*: 0 **382716830:** Whether they become friends or continue bickering, their chemistry seems interesting. *Likes*: 0 **Hking0848:** Ahhh, chaos! *Likes*: 0 **퍼리충이아니되고시퍼:** "Rin's 'Flame Spear,' Mirabel laughs it off, stating it can't possibly beat her." *Likes*: 0 **누나꼴려요:** I can already see Karami abandoning both as they bicker like rightful harem queens. *Likes*: 0 **김이박씨:** Needing more... Can’t wait for the next chapter! *Likes*: 0 **이름:** Give me more, more, more! *Likes*: 0 **동양기미상궁:** Mirabel is most likely going to dominate. *Likes*: 0 **리도아:** A taste of chaos in this universal studio of obsession. Love it! *Likes*: 0 **아디쉐:** Morgana's magic shield...what power. *Likes*: 0 **개와고양이:** "You're helping those who become slaves to different forms. 1 through 4, strength varies. Good luck to number one and the yet unveiled 5 and 6." *Likes*: 0 **마르키아시:** Remembering "Little Apocalypse," that was quite something similar. *Likes*: 0 **인천동식이:** Please remind me of that novel's title too! *Likes*: 0 **sldrps:** Rin continues to be a stumbling block. *Likes*: 0 **와드:** Sounds like more chaos incoming, this series never disappoints. *Likes*: 0 **Hking0848:** Incredible execution! Loving the intensity. *Likes*: 0 **누나꼴려요:** Judgment day is imminent between Mirabel and Rin... *Likes*: 0 **gambler♤:** Undying anticipation for the drama and chaos that awaits. *Likes*: 0 **Ijob:** A fight is brewing that Karami might use as a chance to flee. *Likes*: 0 --- This chapter's reader comments reflect excitement and anticipation for the unfolding drama between harem members, highlighting the chaotic and humorous potential in developing relationships and conflicts.