Unexpected Intelligence

"My Residents, I am not your maid."

Julia took a step back the instant the other person reached out with his groping hand.

The knight said with some annoyance, "I am a VIP of the Red Banquet, and I enjoy all the privileges in the manor... How dare you, a lowly maid, defy me?"

He was intoxicated by alcohol, consumed by desire, and willingly degenerated.

Having said that, the black-haired knight's arms were covered with overflowing silver light, gathering a surge of internal energy, and he suddenly grabbed at the maid.

Snap!

However, this time the silver-haired grope suddenly stopped in mid-air.

Suppression by force.

A G-arm with a terrifying giant eye growing from its arm forcefully pushed the knight's arm back.

Staring at the inhuman, deformed arm, coupled with the thick aura of danger emanating from beneath the Beak Mask, sobered the knight up considerably.

"Oh!? You're also a VIP at the Red Banquet? I've noted your presence; I'll take good care of you at the banquet..."

Beneath the silver-armored knight's disheveled black hair, a sinful expression, almost morbid, was revealed... Such an expression should not appear on a Formal Knight.

They have clearly set their sights on Han Dong and may take action if the special rules of the banquet allow.

The fallen knight embraced the alluring woman in his arms, continuing their intimate moments, and left the passage.

"Julia thanks the lord..."

The maid lowered her head, a hint of tears glistening in her eyes... This kind of 'help' seemed to have never been encountered in the Scarlet Manor before.

"Fine."

Han Dong's main purpose in doing this was not to play the hero and save the damsel in distress.

Instead, they use physical contact to examine the Fallen Knight's physical condition.

The blood flowing through this knight's veins has been infected with scarlet.

"As expected... he has already succumbed to depravity and drunk the [Blood Brew]."

Due to his strong physique as a knight, the support of the "Talent Tree," and his ability to withstand the negative effects of Blood Brew, he only exhibits the powerful effects of Blood Brew.

Because he can quickly gain power from the Blood Brew and freely unleash his desires in the manor without restraint... will he completely betray the Holy City, sever ties with the Knight Order, and willingly fall into depravity?

No wonder the academy examines each student's Mental State every quarter, emphasizing the Chivalric spirit.

Confined by the small area of Holy City, bound by the rules set by the Council and the Knight Order, and facing a future with little hope... not every knight can uphold the Chivalric spirit and be willing to dedicate everything to the cause of human freedom.

Under various temptations, one will inevitably fall into depravity.

However, it's a good thing that this kind of scum shows his true colors sooner rather than later..."

As Han Dong followed the maid back to his room, he pondered the details he had gleaned during his visit to the manor earlier that day.

Perhaps it was because Han Dong had just saved her...

Perhaps it was because of Han Dong's special status as a lord,

Or perhaps for some other reason... while crossing a passage, the maid suddenly used a thread of Blood Filaments drawn from her fingertip to move a decoration on the side of the road.

Click!

The mechanism is turning.

The maid took Han Dong's arm and together they stumbled into the hidden compartment.

The small, enclosed room has no windows and is constructed with multiple layers of wooden planks adorned with various strange flowers and plants, creating a miniature barrier to isolate the Outside World.

The maid seemed to have some private matter she intended to tell Han Dong.

"My lord, our conversation here will not be heard by anyone."

"Yeah?"

Han Dong opened the demonic eye between his eyebrows and carefully observed his surroundings, confirming the maid's statement but also having some doubts.

"Wouldn't it be safer for us to stay outside the mansion in private?"

"No... it's safer inside the manor. The front and Backyard are full of the Earl's spies."

Every servant in the manor enjoys eavesdropping on others' conversations and spying on their privacy.

Anyone who obtains any 'reactionary' information and reports it to Earl will receive a Blood Brew reward.

There is almost no private space in the manor; everyone lives for the sake of [Blood Brew].

Thank you again, Lord, for your help.

Han Dong never expected that his unintentional act would lead to such a good thing.

If this were placed in the Destiny Space, there would definitely be a notification indicating an increase in intimacy, and it might even unlock some kind of side story.

"Is there something you need?"

"I want to exchange 'intelligence' for your 'freedom', my lord... I hope you can redeem me, and I will serve you for the rest of my life."

"If you don't need my service, I'm willing to work on your estate."

"Sure... my manor is really 'short-staffed'!"

Han Dong would naturally not bring his bloodline back to the Holy City as an attendant. Not only would it expose his identity, but there were already enough girls in the Holy City who were interested in Han Dong. Bringing a maid back would cause quite a bit of trouble.

However, Han Dong's manor is short-staffed; as long as one is willing to work hard, education level is not important...

"Really?! Your Highness, you haven't heard what information I'm supposed to provide, have you?"

The maid Julia was surprised that Han Dong agreed so quickly.

"The fact that you were willing to take such a great risk to build such a partition in the Earl's mansion shows that you are very brave and intelligent, and that you have been here long enough."

The value of the intelligence used to exchange for your own freedom should also be high enough.

As for the issue of redemption, your status is merely that of a maid.

"As long as I make my stance clear, I believe the Earl will bestow you upon me directly."

"Thank you, my lord... The information I want to give you, lord, is about the ' Red Banquet.' From my observation of you, lord, you seem to know nothing about the Scarlet Villa."

If you, my lord, are unaware of the Red Banquet's details and rules, there could be danger.

"Yes, this is my first time here... I'm also quite interested in the ' Red Banquet,' why don't you tell me about it?"

"Um."

About One Hour passed.

Han Dong left through the hidden compartment.

The maid Julia pretended nothing had happened and led Han Dong to the door of the room.

"Go back now. I'll call you if anything comes up."

"Yes, my lord!"

As the maid disappeared, Han Dong's face broke into an barely suppressed smile.

Tonight's choice to travel at night was absolutely correct. This last piece of information about the Red Banquet, which is extremely valuable, will determine whether Han Dong can seize the opportunity to obtain the "land deed" that symbolizes Scarlet Villa.

Just as Han Dong returned to his dormitory.

Apart from Nicole was sleeping soundly in bed.

There's one more person.

"Senior's stealth skills are getting better and better... Come out and talk."

A figure emerged from behind the curtains; it was none other than Senior Jane Mikazuki, completely concealing her presence so that Nicole didn't even notice...

Nicole, who was half-human and half-octopus, lay on the bed, then looked at Han Dong.

Senior Sister Zhen nodded slightly, as if she understood something.

Just then.

Swoosh~~

In an instant, five octopus tentacles suddenly attacked.

"Nicole, this is a friend..."

In the blink of an eye, the tentacles retracted.

Nicole, lying on the bed, was pressed tightly against Han Dong's back.

Her little head rested on Han Dong's shoulder, glaring fiercely at the 'bad senior' who had barged into the room.