Chapter 279

I just can't figure it out.

But his intuition told Ryan that it was best to keep his distance from Sylvia. Well, he'd have to rely on his first wife for the Gate of Janus. He'd deal with it later when the Saintess Faction rose to power and gained more influence.

Knowing how formidable Sylvia is, Ryan wouldn't be foolish enough to let his first wife seize power. He'll take it one step at a time. Once Augustus is strong, the Northern Federation rises, and Arcadia is secured, a bunch of powerful wives won't be afraid of handling a pope.

Thinking this, Ryan looked at Kachina, who had begun to absorb the potion. The fusion of the twins was probably unique even on the Rhea Continent. Their potential was no less than that of the Chosen of the Gods.

If this isn't addressed, there's no point in even discussing the art of governing a country.

"Your Empress, shall I help you?"

"You? Help me? What should I do?" Kachina asked, puzzled.

"Didn't you just say that Magic Power recovery is also a process of drawing power through Faith Path? If I use the power of God's Chosen to help you, wouldn't it replenish your mana... oops, I mean, make Magic Power recovery even faster?"

"That seems to make sense, but how exactly do we do it?"

Ryan laughed and said, "That's easy, I'll just give you some power."

Kachina tilted her head slightly and blinked. She seemed to understand what Ryan meant... But it seemed quite interesting. If it really worked, wouldn't Rider be able to help me cultivate in the future?

Let's get started.

This wasn't the first time for the two of them. These past few days, being confined to the military camp, they'd have been having intimate conversations whenever they had the chance. Otherwise, why would Kachia want to kill Ryan the moment she saw him? Heaven knows how many pairs of underwear she kept in her storage bag, ready to be changed at any time.

This time, Ryan deliberately controlled the pace, instead of just charging forward headfirst.

After all, he wanted to give it a try. If it really worked, he still had the Moon Goddess and Desire marks, which he could use to replenish Amabena's mana later.

Luring the enemy deep into our territory, we made seven incursions and seven exits; like a dragon emerging from the sea, we flooded Jinshan Temple.

During the process, Ryan channeled the power of the Earth Mark into Kachina's body. As the golden power transformed into a giant dragon and roamed within her, the Mana Potion that had been absorbed were almost instantly refined!

Immediately afterward, a powerful vortex of Magic Power formed between the two. Kachina was astonished to find her depleted Magic Power rapidly replenishing—at a rate dozens of times faster than when she usually recovered it through cultivation!

In the blink of an eye, the medicine was completely absorbed!

"Soul Jade! Kachia, give me the Soul Jade!"

Kachina, caught in the vortex, shouted loudly towards the outside of the cave.

Little did they know, Kachia, who had been guarding the cave entrance, was now completely engulfed in flames. Her rosy face was contorted with rage, and her golden eyes burned with fury—she was determined to kill the despicable couple inside!!!

"Hey Kachia, how long are you going to stay angry? Last night we were doing something important, not just having fun."

The next day, after hiding all night, Kachina had fully recovered her Magic Power, so they no longer hid and headed openly towards the Imperial Capital.

Throughout the journey, Kachia remained silent with a gloomy face. After all, she was the older sister, and Kachina had to give way to her, so she took the initiative to talk to Kachia.

"Hmph! Restore Magic Power that way? Do you think I'm stupid? Kachina, when did your IQ drop so low!"

"Hey, Kachia, I'm not kidding you." Kachina grabbed Kachia's hand, a little annoyed, and then released her Magic Power. "You'll see for yourself."

With the burst of Magic Power, Kachia, through her empathy, instantly sensed that something was wrong.

Her expression changed slightly. "You... how did your Magic Power increase so much?!"

Kachina smiled smugly, "Now you know I wasn't lying to you, right?"

"Was this really an improvement achieved in just one night?"

Kachia's expression was strange.

She'd never heard of anything that could enhance Magic Power like that before.

In the entire Rhea Continent, only those who have entered the profession through the path of desire should possess this ability, right?

But.

Last night must have been the effect of the Chosen of the Earth God power... Could it be that Rider can really help the Supernatural Being who pass through the Earth increase their strength? The so-called... mana replenishment?

"You wouldn't believe me even if I told you, but not only has my Magic Power fully recovered, it's also increased significantly, all thanks to Prince Rider." Kachina glanced at Ryan walking alone ahead and chuckled, "I told you, this must be the guidance of the Earth Goddess. If I replenish my magic with Ryan more often, maybe I can break through to the Eighth Tier too!"

"You still want to spend more time with him..."

Kachia's lips twitched slightly. She thought Kachina was now a fallen girl with depraved desires, whose mind was filled with nothing but lewd thoughts all day long.

But then again, if replenishing mana really works, then Kachina is also cultivating, and at an astonishing speed.

I'm afraid I'll surpass her soon.

As for her, she changed her pants a lot, but the increase in Magic Power had nothing to do with her.

Kachia suddenly felt wronged; wasn't this bullying?

However, she is the Strong Empress Arcadia, and she must not lose her rational judgment like Kachina over such a trivial matter. If even she were to fall and be subdued by Ryan, then who would truly rule the Arcadia Empire in the future?

No, no, we must resolutely resist!

"Anyway, you can decide for yourself..." Kachia hesitated, "I would never do such a thing. Even if I were to reach the Eighth Tier, it would be through my own efforts."

"Kachia."

"Enough talk, let's get going."

Watching Kachia speed up ahead, Kachina shook her head helplessly. "Seriously, you don't believe in the Chosen of the Earth God, and you don't believe what I say either. This is really difficult, my foolish sister."

Ryan watched Kachia walk past him, paying no attention to the twins' conversation. He was excited about his successful attempt last night and was now thinking about getting more marks, preferably the Death Mark, so he could replenish the Grand Duke's mana later.

Two days later.

The three arrived in Arcadia's Imperial Capital.

They didn't encounter Elvian's pursuit again along the way, which makes sense, since Elvian hadn't really intended to chase them after they entered the Arcadia Empire's territory. However, good things don't come in pairs, and bad things keep happening one after another.

Not long after Kachia returned to the castle, she heard news from her subordinates that Bill had led 25,000 men to ambush the Holy Blood Army, but unexpectedly, they were caught off guard by 'Shally'. The latter used the power of war to briefly open a passage to the Inner World, and then 10,000 Holy Blood Army suddenly descended from the sky, annihilating the Arcadia army that was sound asleep at night!

The news shocked most of the Arcadia Empire.

Rather, they panicked.

What infuriated Kachia was that 'Shally' had actually replicated her tactics for rescuing Kachina, and had even succeeded.

She failed, suffering heavy losses.

'Shally' succeeded, but she still suffered heavy losses.

"Kachia is going to be furious." In a garden of the castle, Kachina, who was showing Ryan around, said. Through empathy, she could roughly feel Kachia's mood, which, if represented by a color, would be deathly black, more despairing than darkness itself.

Originally, Kachia was hoping that these 25,000 men could defeat the Holy Blood Army, at least turning the tide in the battle against the Northern Continent.

Once the Holy Blood Army is defeated, she can then order the Empire to adopt a defensive policy, and within five years, she will be able to fully restore the Watcher Legion.

So you told her she'd lost yet again?

Has anyone ever won even once?

Ryan shrugged. "I've heard that the Holy Blood Army is known for its bravery and skill in battle. This time, without Empress Kachia leading the team herself, it's normal that they lost. Who would have thought that the Holy Blood Army could use the Chaos Space for teleportation?"

"Yes, with such capabilities, the Holy Blood Army is practically invincible," Kachina said with a worried expression.

To activate the Chaos Space Operation and achieve precise positioning is truly shameless, as the God of War would say. Even if 'Shally' had reached the seventh rank, it would have been impossible for Him to do this without His power being given to Shally.

"Your Empress, doesn't the Watcher Legion have any special abilities?"

"No, actually the Watcher Legion and the Moonlight Knight Order of Veldria are essentially the same, while the Holy Blood Army, they're a bunch of guys who sacrifice their souls to the Blood God, I really don't know how they manage not to go mad."

"Perhaps the Watchers also have some special characteristics," Ryan said, feigning thought. "Your Majesty, could you show me the temple where the Watchers originated? Maybe I can find some clues that could change the course of the Empire."

"This...okay." Kachina was very pleased. Although Kachia had doubted Ryan several times, the latter still firmly chose to dedicate himself to the empire. Such a loyal subject was hard to find even with a bright light.

A hint of joy appeared in the eyes of the loyal minister Ryan.

Based on his previous experiences, he wanted to visit the Earth Temple, hoping to find the fragments needed to advance to the Fourth Tier!

Sorry for the late update, I've been so busy lately, and I'm so sleepy, I need to go to bed now!

Chapter 169 The Correct Way to Use Ryan [Revised]

Searching for Advancement Fragment was, of course, the main reason Ryan followed the twins back to the Imperial Capital. Hmm, surely no one really thinks he was after the twins' beauty?

What a joke! My wives, number one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven, are all skilled in both literature and Grand Duke arts, and beautiful too. They're perfect for a charge, and when they get going, they're practically invincible. Gemini? Hmph! I'll make sure they never return!

In short, Ryan went straight for the Earth Temple from the start. Although he didn't know why the Goddess sleeping under the tree wanted to mark him, if there were Advancement Fragment in the miracle, he shouldn't have trouble obtaining them.

Actually, Ryan had considered creating Alts to check things out first, like his wife 'Avril'. Unfortunately, the randomness of the character was too high, and it would take a long time to complete the job prerequisite quests. Like his other wife 'Adele', she had been locked in a dark room these days and hadn't done anything, but her level had been increasing while she was AFK.

However, before Kachina could take Ryan to the temple, Kachia summoned her to urgently discuss important matters of the empire.

Ryan hadn't planned to go, but Kachina kept pestering him, so he eventually went with her to the castle palace.

"I must say, this palace is even better decorated than the ones in the Augustus Empire. No wonder it's from the DLC; spending money really gives you confidence." Ryan walked around, looking around like a country bumpkin visiting a grand mansion.

Inside the palace, two thrones were placed directly above. Kachia sat on the golden chair on the left, while the silver one on the right was empty. Below stood four people dressed in noble attire: three men and one woman. The woman was clad in golden armor, dressed in the classic butter knight style.

Ryan's gaze automatically skipped over the other three rough men and lingered on the female general. He didn't know much about the Arcadia Empire, having only seen the twins' character art on the website.

But.

Look at that delicate, pretty face, especially those big breasts—they're practically the standard for a female character in an adult game! If she weren't Ryan, an important character in the faction, Ryan wouldn't be Arcadia!

"Greetings, Your Majesty Kachina."

Upon seeing Kachina, the four bowed respectfully.

Ryan had, in a way, used the tiger's power for a while.

After bowing, the four men stared at him intently with curious eyes.

Kachina waved and smiled, "This is my Prince Rider. You must show him some respect from now on."

"Your Prince?" The female general was taken aback. "Your Majesty, are you getting married?"

"Soon. After we defeat the alliance from the Northern Continent, I will choose a time to marry Rider."

"That..."

The female general glanced at Kachia furtively, but said nothing.

Others might not know, but she, who grew up as one of the twin guardian knights, knew that the Twin Emperors possessed a magical empathic ability, allowing them to sense each other's thoughts and physical sensations.

In other words, Your Majesty Kachina is married, does that mean Her Your Majesty Kachia should also...?

Sensing the female general's gaze, Kachia's lips twitched slightly, and she said, "Kachina, come here quickly, we are discussing how to repel the Holy Blood Army."

"Rider, wait here for a moment, we'll go after we're done talking."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Ryan walked over and stood next to a minister.

As a result, the minister quickly moved aside and went to stand opposite the other two.

So Ryan stood next to the female general.

"What is this general's name?"

The female general said, "Sesia."

"Oh, nice to meet you. May I tell you where we are in the story?"

Ryan was like a model student who was late for class and asked his deskmate where the teacher was.

"After defeating the Imperial army, the Holy Blood Army is advancing towards the Asax City-state, the economic hub of the Southern Territory of the Empire. If Asaks falls, the Empire will suffer unimaginable losses."

Ryan exclaimed, "Wow! That savage Augustus Army, are they all demons? They've been marching north, just finished a major battle, and now they're going to attack a city without stopping. Don't they get tired?"

Sesia shook his head. "That's how the Holy Blood Army is. They're no longer 'mortals.' The only difference between them and the demons of the Chaos Space is probably a human skin. Hmph! The Gate of Janus is always talking about eliminating the influence of the Outer Gods, but they pretend to turn a blind eye to beings like the Holy Blood Army."

Ryan wholeheartedly agreed, "Those bastards in the church only ever think about making money for themselves. When it comes to real difficulties, they don't utter a sound. The Holy Blood Army is a tough nut to crack, so naturally they don't want to get involved."

"You think so too?" Sesia's eyes lit up, as if she had found a kindred spirit. "Those people in the church are all talk and no action. They talk about faith in God, but behind the scenes they're no different from those extravagant and dissolute nobles!"

"Yes, yes, they are even more despicable than the extravagant and decadent nobles. They are gentlemen in appearance but beasts in reality, yet they keep shouting praises of Goddess."

"Yes! I heard recently that the Saintess Janus is moving between Augustus and the Northern Federation, playing both sides and reaping huge benefits for the church. A Saintess, a being who carries divine pronouncements, is also quite cunning and treacherous."

"Yes, yes... um?"

No, the Saintess is my first wife, so who are you calling cunning!

"Hmph!" At this moment, Kachina made a fake hum, her gaze falling on Ryan and Sesia who were whispering to each other, especially staring at Sesia with an unfriendly look.