Swearing Allegiance to My Dear, Chapter 3

3. Dreamland, Cage of Lust

Regarding the person known as Constance,

if Rhine had to describe her in a single sentence,

it would probably be the type of person who, even if you were in bed with her and asked her to change positions, would simply push up her glasses and earnestly reply, "Yes, I understand."

Even among that group of heartless Imperial Guards,

she was famous for her coldness and rigor.

With extreme obedience and execution, she was a hero among tools.

However, no matter how useful Constance was, she was only one person after all.

After a thousand deaths, Rhine finally recognized the reality: if it were just him and Constance, there would be no hope of clearing the game.

If he wanted to achieve a better ending, he had to obtain more powerful chess pieces.

There was no other way; Rhine had to try again, cooperating with those Imperial Guards.

Yet, when dealing with those Imperial Guards, threats and inducements were useless. But now, Rhine had another line of thought.

Perhaps...

The answer to making the Imperial Guards swear their lives to the Emperor was right here.

Departing from the Imperial Palace and not traveling far, Rhine and Constance had arrived at the most prestigious pleasure district in the Imperial Capital.

[Dreamland]

This was a magnificent palace, grand and imposing, exuding luxury. Just by passing by, one could smell a soul-stirring, intoxicating fragrance wafting from within.

The wealth collected from wealthy merchants around the world over the years had made this den of depravity increasingly spectacular, to the point where it could even rival the Imperial Palace next door.

In the fountain at the plaza in front of the palace stood a statue of a succubus with a bewitching posture.

She was so lifelike that the hard marble had been carved to look as soft and supple as a young girl's skin. Her pair of vertical pupils were filled with affection, as if they could speak.

The Dragon Succubus, symbolizing evil and depravity, gazed smilingly toward the Imperial Palace at the other end, as if in provocation, or perhaps temptation.

The sculpture was named "Olivia," taken from the Netherworld Evil God who presided over lust and pleasure.

And this had become the most famous tourist attraction in the Imperial Capital of Hain.

Hilarious.

Rhine sneered, "The wonder of my own home is actually a brothel."

Visiting brothels was a popular cultural activity among the wealthy in the Imperial Capital, though Rhine had never been to one before.

Most of the nobles in the Hain Empire were Descendants of Goddesses and candidates for birthing Imperial Guards. Although they also loved indulgence and pleasure, they were very particular about the background of their partners.

Therefore,

they preferred internal digestion, cuckolding one another.

The former Rhine was no exception.

However, today, Rhine's visit to Dreamland had nothing to do with seeking pleasure.

Rhine: "You can move around freely for now. I'll call you in later."

In fact, this request of Rhine's was quite excessive.

The wombs of the Imperial Guards were strategic resources of the Empire, and the State Religion Cathedral would never allow them to mess around outside.

Places like Dreamland were strictly forbidden.

Because of this,

Constance reminded him: "Your Highness, the Imperial Guards must remain abstinent."

Yet Rhine didn't care about that: "This is an order."

Constance: "..."

After a moment of silence, Constance finally compromised again.

Constance: "...I understand."

Just like that, leaving Constance behind, Rhine straightened his collar and walked into Dreamland with a hint of nervousness.

4. The Sorrow of the Succubus TAT

Dreamland.

This most prestigious place of debauchery in the Hain Empire hid a huge secret.

In fact.

This brothel was controlled by a group of Netherworld Demons who served Olivia, the Dragon of Lust.

Commonly known as succubi.

Following the orders of that Supreme of the Nether Realm, they disguised themselves as humans, opened brothels in the capitals of various countries, and then lured local government officials into corruption and depravity, ultimately achieving the goal of controlling the nation.

Using this method, the glory of Olivia had taken root in many kingdoms across the land.

However, in the Hain Empire, their operations were a spectacular failure!

Although they had built the brothel into a landmark of the Imperial Capital and a famous tourist attraction of the Hain Empire.

Yet!

In reality, these poor succubi were far from as glamorous as they appeared.

At this moment, in the backstage of Dreamland, a group of succubi was holding a meeting.

The Dragon Succubus in charge slapped the blackboard in grief and indignation:

"You bunch of losers! Look at your performance yesterday!"

The Dragon Succubus pointed to the long string of numbers on the blackboard.

"Revenue: eighty-six million Gold Coins!"

This was a massive sum!

Simply put, this amount of Gold Coins was enough to buy a small country, or even launch a coup to topple a medium-sized nation!

However!

Despite the generous revenue, the succubi couldn't be happy at all!

They hung their heads in dejection, listening to their leader's lecture.

"The number of people who converted to the Dragon of Lust is thirty-six!"

"And what about the Imperial Dignitaries among them?"

"It's zero! It's zero!!!"

The Dragon Succubus leader was about to cry, frantically slapping the blackboard: "What kind of hellhole is this! We've been working our fingers to the bone here for thirty years! We haven't even managed to corrupt a single Imperial official!!"

Wuwuwuwu...

The succubi in the audience wiped away tears of grief and indignation.

They felt the same pain as the Dragon Succubus who led them.

Damn it!

What kind of hellhole is this!!

After being here for so many years, all they had gained was money! Only Gold Coins!

Damn it!!!

What use is that scrap metal to us!!

The succubi were nearing despair; the meeting site had turned into a massive funeral.

The succubi cried in heartbreak.

This was not just the sorrow of one day, but the grievances accumulated over thirty whole years!

Was the reason succubi opened places of debauchery among humans to make money?!

Of course not!

They were there to spread their doctrine and topple nations!

However!

Ever since the succubi arrived in the Imperial Capital of Hain and spent a fortune building the original Dreamland,

in these thirty years!

Not a single Imperial Dignitary had ever patronized their Dreamland!

And the reason for all this...

had to start with the twisted administrative style of the Hain Empire.

First, let it be stated,

the reason Imperial Dignitaries did not patronize Dreamland, fundamentally, was because of one reason.

They,

had no money!

The integrity of the Hain Empire's officials was famous worldwide. When ignorant commoners from foreign lands heard it, they thought the Empire was an ideal state built by incorruptible people.

However, that was absolutely not the case.

While the corruption in the Empire could not be called severe, it was certainly not insignificant!

In terms of rot, it was about the same as other major powers.

So why didn't the Imperial Dignitaries have money in their pockets?

That was because,

within the administrative system of the Hain Empire, there was a behemoth that monopolized all bribery mechanisms, occupied the officials' side hustles, and exclusively enjoyed the dividends of administration!

That was!

The Imperial Guard!

As the Empire's most powerful war machine, these Demigod Imperial Guards held unprecedented power.

Coupled with their greedy and selfish nature,

this led them to do everything in their power to amass wealth for themselves.

Taking bribes was a matter of course, and they never liked to share the benefits with other officials.

Damn it all!

From the very first day the succubi arrived in the Hain Empire, they were shocked to discover!

The Imperial Guards had already embezzled dirty money a hundred years into the future!

The officials had become paupers!

There was no grease left to squeeze!!

This was the extremely cruel reality of the Hain Empire!

However, due to the incredibly important military status of the Imperial Guards, no one could sanction these arrogant bastards, which led to this atmosphere becoming a tradition of Imperial politics, passed down from generation to generation.

As of now,

those willing to be officials in the Hain Empire were basically idealists.

These ambitious officials had nothing in their hearts but the grand goal of building the country and benefiting the people. Every day after work, they would go home to accompany their wives and children, or work overtime at the office.

They neither wanted to go out to seek pleasure, nor did they have the money to do so.

In the end,

the only guests at Dreamland were the wealthy merchants within the Empire.

Due to the prosperous economy of the Hain Empire, the wealthy merchants of the Imperial Capital were quite rich. Under their patronage, Dreamland grew stronger day by day,