Chapter 2537 - 1112: Traps Everywhere
"Introduce yourself," Gaven commanded.
The Succubus Manipulator replied without hesitation, "Marreta, ruler of Samoray, governor of the Hall of Calculation, responsible for organizing and preserving the demon contracts signed by Lord Ubar."
As a master in soul manipulation, she was all too aware of the consequences of her soul falling into the hands of the other; any act of defiance would only bring suffering.
It was better to comply from the start.
"Do you know what you need to do now?" Gaven nodded in satisfaction. He wasn’t really interested in the other’s name; he was conducting a compliance test.
He had already matched her identity the moment he laid eyes on her.
The information on all the known and named strong individuals under Prince Ubar had been handed over to Gaven by the Queen of the Succubi before the raid, and this one stood out as a top-ten presence.
Her high ranking was not due to combat strength but rather her extraordinary political acumen and her ability to manipulate people. She was one of Prince Ubar’s many concubines and advisors, with a powerful, ruthless, and efficient Half Demon Cavalry under her command, most of whom were her and Prince Ubar’s mixed-blood daughters.
Controlling her was equivalent to controlling a wealth of Prince Ubar’s secrets.
"I don’t know, please instruct me, master," the Succubus Manipulator obediently asked.
"Cooperate with us to put on a show and get us out of here," Gaven pointed at the Triple Shadows outside the Stone Storm, "Start by helping us take her down. Don’t play games with me. If I can resurrect you, I can also make you wish you were dead."
"Understood," the Succubus Manipulator agreed without hesitation.
Betrayal was commonplace for demons and caused no psychological burden, even if it involved a close friend. As long as the price was right, it was negotiable, let alone when she was under control.
"I’ll give you some preparation time," Gaven reminded.
The Succubus Manipulator, who had just reshaped her body using Nether Power, stood completely unclothed, her perfect figure fully exposed. It was more voluptuous than imagined, upright without any sagging even without the support of clothing, and quite striking.
The Succubus Manipulator felt no shame, intentionally or unintentionally shifting her body to showcase her beauty to the fullest extent, the temptation more than evident.
Gaven remained unfazed, his attention focused more on the battlefield outside the Stone Storm.
The Triple Shadows Taharissi, under the joint assault of the Queen of the Succubi, the Berserk Blue Bear, and the Burning Flames Queen, was falling apart.
However, her ability was too bizarre, constantly splitting and merging, making it difficult for the three to catch her in time.
Nonetheless, she also had no capacity to escape from the Contract Space; opening a door required time, which she simply did not have.
Seeing that seduction failed, the Succubus Manipulator had to obediently retrieve equipment from the corpse and mobilize the Hall of Calculation’s power to arm herself. One demon contract after another flew in.
These demon contracts wrapped directly around her body, forming a unique scroll garment that complemented her perfect figure, exuding a different kind of allure.
Seeing she was almost prepared, Gaven swung the War Ravager and said, "Don’t move; I need to leave you with some injuries, or they won’t believe you."
He raised his hammer and brought it down, and the Succubus Manipulator cried out as her left arm was severed once more.
Then, with a lift of his foot, Gaven kicked her straight into the Stone Storm without a hint of compassion for her beauty.
When the Succubus Manipulator emerged from the Stone Storm, she was covered in bruises and scars of various sizes, along with that severed arm, looking as pitiful as if she’d been through a harrowing battle.
As she charged toward the direction of the Triple Shadows, she shouted, "Retreat, quickly retreat..."
Her right hand had finished sealing the Dharma, and a portal to the Hall of Calculation was already open.
In manipulating demon contracts, the Succubus Manipulator was clearly above the Triple Shadows, even with one hand.
Already split into three, one of the Triple Shadows charged toward the direction of the Succubus Manipulator.
When nearing the portal, the other two transformed into divine light orbs and entered her body.
This fusion only lasted a moment, then they split into three again.
One lunged for the portal while the other two charged at the Succubus Manipulator, two daggers stabbing into her repeatedly and stirring.
The Succubus Manipulator looked on in disbelief, "Why?"
"When have demons ever been so united and helpful?" Triple Shadows responded, coldly and mercilessly repeating the stabbing, "With serious injuries, instead of escaping yourself, you waited for me as well. Certainly, there’s a problem."
"I see!" The Succubus Manipulator was suddenly enlightened, "It’s not my acting that was flawed, but I forgot to consider the demon nature. Flee, flee as far as you can, don’t follow in my footsteps."
The last sentence caused a momentary hesitation in the two clones of the Triple Shadows. They did not continue their attack, instead transforming into a stream of light and disappearing, obviously merging with the clone that had already passed through the portal, escaping the Contract Space.
By this time, the form of a Giant Eagle, into which Gaven had transformed, swooped down, and before landing, a dark pillar of light descended onto the Succubus Manipulator, dragging her back from the brink of death.
Although she had been killed, she wouldn’t truly die; it wouldn’t be long before she would be reborn at Weizemay Manor, but it required time, and they still needed her help to escape.