The following day, the mayor called a meeting at his mansion to orchestrate a plan to capture the rebels who were continuously attempting to take his life."I can no longer remain silent! Those rebels have tried to assassinate me twice now!" he roared, slamming his fist onto the table in fury.He immediately ordered his subordinates to launch a thorough investigation into the recent ambush. "Why were there no police officers stationed in the area at that time? Mayu, are we lacking guards in the Upper Town?""My apologies, Uncle," Mayu replied, bowing her head deeply. "According to the logs, the assigned unit had just left to patrol the rest of the Upper Town. It was an unfortunate coincidence that they moved out just moments before the attack occurred." She quietly promised to tighten security moving forward."Those rebels are giving me a massive headache. I don't understand why you people can't seem to catch them!" the mayor snapped.Mayu explained that the rebels were agile, utilizi

That night, it was my turn to guard the mansion. As part of my routine, I patrolled the entire perimeter every two hours.While I was out in the courtyard, I suddenly caught sight of someone dropping down into the grounds.I rushed over to investigate, drawing my sword and bracing myself for a fight."Stay right there, don't move!" I shouted.As the moonlight illuminated the intruder, I gasped."What? Miss Mayu?"I couldn't believe my eyes. Not only was she here, but I also noticed her arm was wounded and bleeding."You're hurt. What happened to you?" I asked.I reached out to check on her, but she aggressively slapped my hand away."Don't touch me! Get away!" she hissed.Startled by her fierce reaction, I instinctively took a step back. She began walking toward the mansion, ordering me to keep my mouth shut about what I had seen."Remember, you are just a servant here. If you want to keep your job, you'll do exactly as you're told," she added coldly.I could feel the sheer malice rad

few more minutes passed before I dared to creep closer, hoping to catch the conversation between Mayu and the rebels. I needed to know exactly what they were plotting."Madam Mayu, only a few of us could make it today," one of the rebels said. "The rest of our comrades are still recovering, so I left them behind.""That's fine," Mayu replied coldly. "It’s harder to stay hidden when a large group attacks anyway. Just ensure you know exactly what needs to be done.""Have no fear. We have long been masters of explosive magic spells."Mayu immediately handed over the heavy bag she was carrying. "Here are the firearms and supplies. There is also enough money inside to cover your expenses."My breath hitched as I watched Mayu hand over the fresh weapons and funding to the rebels. It hit me then—she was using her immense wealth and high status to bankroll the Golden Triangle.To me, what she was doing was fundamentally wrong. Supplying these people with lethal weapons would undoubtedly put

After enduring a relentless barrage of attacks from Akexia, Mayu’s body finally gave out. She could no longer summon the strength to stand from where she lay, her breath coming in ragged, desperate gasps."My celestial item drains far too much of my energy," she thought bitterly. "Even if I manage to use it against her again, it will be completely useless."A wave of dizziness washed over her as she forced herself into a sitting position. A sharp, agonizing scream escaped her lips as her broken arm throbbed with pain."Ahhhh!!"In a flash, Akexia reappeared right in front of her, the cold tip of her sword pressed firmly against Mayu’s throat. Akexia made it ruthlessly clear: with her physical energy entirely depleted, invoking the celestial item again was an absolute impossibility."You are highly skilled at utilizing your celestial item in combat, so you know better than anyone that it is utterly useless once your stamina is completely drained," Akexia said coldly."Let's put an end

The morning after the chaos, Mayu woke up in an unfamiliar room. She sat up, immediately feeling bewildered by her surroundings. "Where am I? What happened?" She tried to recall how she ended up there. "The last thing I remember... was being carried by Aren." She was suddenly startled to realize she was wearing different clothes. "Wait, why am I dressed like this? Don't tell me..." she whispered, starting to panic. She stood up and frantically checked herself, peering inside her clothes. Suddenly, the door opened, and the surprise made Mayu stumble backward. She was shocked to see Aren walk in carrying a tray of food. "You're awake. How are you feeling, Miss Mayu?" Aren asked with a smile. Mayu immediately grabbed her sword from beside the cabinet and pointed it at him. Her face flushed with embarrassment as she demanded an explanation. "W-what did you do to me? Where am I? Why are we here?" she asked, flustered. Aren, intimidated by her aggressive reaction, tried to calm he