<670 – Irresponsible Pleasure (18)>
Foundation Executives were genuinely flustered.
What is that fake Nodi that looks exactly like the adorable Oknodie with those fangs?
Moreover, the two didn’t even look like they were on the same side.
– Galik Fried Chicken. Relay the orders to him. If the “huge warrior” and “expressionless girl” accompanying Emperor Papa’s golden carriage are spotted, report immediately and collect information on them in the field.
It was the Secretary Office Head, who had previously recruited Galik as an executive and acquired information, that failed to relay any updates back to the Foundation Headquarters.
– It’s neither Akemi Wessker nor Alpha, nor Cruel. I’m holding the sword that is you, Oknodie.
The Secretary Office Head had devoted his loyalty while harboring animosity to take revenge on the Director.
Through Oknodie, the rebellious ambition he had concealed even during his revolutionary days was now unleashed.
That snowball had grown into a massive avalanche that came crashing back on the executives under the Butler of Foundation.
“I helped Emperor Papa subdue the Underworld. I created a modified legion to ensure no loss transporting underground power to the surface. And still, Emperor Papa doesn’t like me.”
Darknodi was not particularly pleased by that fact.
She had a far more important goal than simply causing trouble for the Foundation.
She lived for only one reason.
“Still, I have to acknowledge it. If the fake me surpasses the real you.”
“Gasp. Are you trying to stage a coup?”
“A coup is what the weak do to the strong. I’m not weaker than you. I’m merely reclaiming what belongs to me. You know how greedy a player I am. You’re just like me.”
Darknodi’s eyes glinted coldly.
“Permanent Clone. An entity that exists simultaneously with the original and possesses 100% identical specs from the moment of creation. While the beginning may be the same, the rest depends on effort. I worked harder than you.”
“What effort have you put in?”
“I’ve used taboos without restraint. Strengthened the legion, aided Emperor Papa, and earned command authority. Thanks to that, the great criminals rescued from the Great Prison have become my subordinates now.”
The Bio-type Golem carrying Darknodi howled in a mournful tone unique to werewolves.
It was the pitiful voice of the Level 4 prisoner known as Rosinante.
“Excuse me. I am a prisoner from Level 4 known by the infamous name of Guakjo the Evil Sage. Although lacking, I serve in the role of an advisor.”
The pale-skinned man, beyond human with a black cloak and vertically split eyes, was Guakjo, the advisor modified with vampire blood.
“And this is our army’s assault leader, the Faceless Sword. And our Special Operations Commander, Lord Cruel.”
The huge monster draped in a robe observed Oknodie with a fearsome expression, carrying a sword as big as his body.
A graceful young lady in the carriage, her blonde hair tied up, also stared intently at Oknodie through the spear.
The overall atmosphere was decidedly unfriendly towards Oknodie.
“Wow! Time for friend bragging! I made lots of new friends too! Say hi! This is Pleasure Slave No. 1!”
“… I am the Great Elven Warrior Ie-er. Even though I am the Dark Princess of the Foundation, I vowed to serve this sword until the Eternal Tree expands tenfold for her, even if it means drawing my weapon against the Foundation.”
“Ie-er came to take revenge thinking the World Tree would burn up, but ended up all broken after gambling on a little more elixir since the Foundation was too strong! She might be a bit dim, but she’s nice!”
“……”
The group under Darknodi couldn’t hide their incredulous expressions.
They couldn’t believe they were being compared to such a thing.
“Are we… being looked down upon?”
“Calm down, Sir Rosinante. A fit of rage will only result in electric torture at the hands of Lord Darknodi. Oknodie is the adopted daughter of Seonhwang, but her nature is as provocative as the Second Princess Masugaki, allegedly skilled at provocation.”
“Gasp! Really? I have such a nickname? But what advantage does being called ‘Kuso-gaki’ bring? Strength? Intelligence? Agility? Intelligence?”
“Infamy looks good.”
“Ah, I’m too excited for nothing. It doesn’t matter even if I gain more.”
Even while the banter continued, the 49 Pleasure Slaves under Oknodie and the modified legion under Darknodi relentlessly attacked the executives, butlers, and minions.
The Pleasure Slaves and the modified legion, sharing a target, also turned their blades on one another, escalating the three-way battle.
“It doesn’t matter. People become kinder when they weaken. I’ll make you kind.”
As Darknodi waved her hand, the battlefield erupted in blood and sweat, summoning a corrosive mist spell imbued with [Acid][Mistify][Metal Corrosion].
The modified legion, having gained corrosion resistance through modification, was unaffected, but the butlers found their protective magical tools glowing brightly, forced to expend residual mana.
However, the target they aimed at, Oknodie, remained unscathed, and so did her Pleasure Slaves.
[Granting Magic]
[Attribute Resistance Grant - Acid]
As the conversation rolled on, Oknodie saw through the attributes of the modified legion in a glance and placed tailored buffs on herself and the Pleasure Slaves.
This time, Oknodie also spread the area of pleasure onto the modified legion under Darknodi.
[Pleasure Resistance]
[Resistance to Knowledge Recognition Activation]
“Wait, you’re spoiling the ending before the movie even premieres!”
“Hmph. It’s obvious that the original would do such a thing.”
True to form, the Double Nodis executed the same resistance maneuvers between themselves!
Thanks to that, the officials from the Foundation merely rushed to resist against the area of pleasure, causing the mana consumption speed of their mind-protecting magical tools to double.
“If we don’t eradicate at least one side, our mana will get wiped out, and all our kids will die!”
“Let’s choose. Which side to strike?”
“Both sides are like thorns in our eyes, but the one that poses the greater threat to the Butler of Foundation is… undoubtedly the Dark Princess.”
Given the succession of events, the Dark Princess’s betrayal against the Foundation was unmistakable.
Since there had been no pledge of loyalty, it might be questionable whether to call it betrayal, but if the Dark Princess joins the Butler’s assault, it would undoubtedly lead to a crisis.
[Magic Tool – Wind Talisman]
[High-level Wind Spirit]
[Blade Wind that Rips Skin]
[Magic Tool – Low-grade Orb]
[High-level Slow Spirit]
[Wave of Inhibited Speed Recognition]
[Magic Tool – Water Ghost Boots]
[High-level Water Spirit]
[Touch of the Mire]
The executives simultaneously activated the abilities of their magical tools, throwing down their trump cards before their mana ran dry.
As the rapidly charging Pleasure Slaves and modified legion backed away, the executives seized the opportunity and dove into the midst of the Pleasure Slaves.
“Don’t! My favorite toy!”
With Oknodie’s pitiful scream, the domain of the executives unfolded among the Pleasure Slaves.
[Tears Domain]
[It’s Your Family]
[Detection Effect: All attacking actions are accompanied by extreme sadness, hindering actions.]
[Record Domain]
[Oasis of Knowledge]
[Detection Effect: Incorrect usage of techniques is engraved, increasing the probability of misuse.]
[Training Area]
[Hall of Training]
[Detection Effect: Individual strength is proportionally boosted according to training time.]
The Pleasure Slaves, poised to strike the female executive, hesitated and faltered, their weapons failing to find their mark.
With a cold expression, an executive unleashed a massive burst of energy gathered in both hands, creating gaping holes in the bodies of seven Pleasure Slaves.
As the robed executive cast Grand Magic, the Pleasure Slaves that should have blocked him failed in their technique’s proper execution, allowing the Grand Magic to manifest.
Hundreds of spikes erupted from the ground, lifting their bodies and carving into them.
The unarmored executive stood tall, crossing his arms, receiving dozens of attacks from the Pleasure Slaves without so much as a scratch.
“How shallow. The training you’ve accrued.”
“That guy… Is he a monster? How can he withstand so many attacks alone…!”
“This time it’s my turn. Let me show you how deep the achievement of the Void’s Initiate is.”
As the martial artist charged in, the Pleasure Slaves flew around like toys, screaming.
In an instant, only two or three Pleasure Slaves remained as the powerful firepower of the Foundation executives wiped them out completely!
The butlers were engulfed in a wave of fear.
“We can do it too.”
“The Dark Princess isn’t all that, is she?”
“If we take that out, the ones behind it won’t be anything. Even if we absorb just some of the Dark Mana possessed by the Dark Princess, our consumed strength will be replenished!”
However, unlike the hopeful executives, Oknodie’s expression was not pleased upon losing her toys.
“I won’t forgive. To recklessly destroy the materials to be used as training bags for my friends at the Academy! I’ll make you pay for bursting everyone’s training bags!!”
The remaining Pleasure Slaves broke into a cold sweat.
Why does it feel like we’re at a disadvantage on this battlefield?!
