Kalon kept his hand on Daisy’s shoulder and studied her face.
Her pure black eyes glared up at him with open hostility. Even if she seemed compliant at that moment, it was only an act.
The pink gems across her scalp still glowed faintly. Her breathing had slowed, but the tension in her body had not disappeared.
She was waiting for an opening. One mistake and she would try to reverse the hold or call out to her allies who waited just outside the tent.
That would force Kalon to fight, or run once again.
He would not allow that to happen.
"I’m going to ask questions," Kalon said. His voice stayed low and calm. "You will answer them. Quietly. If the answers are useful, I leave without harming you. If you lie or waste time, I will make this conversation much shorter, and trust me, I will know if you’re lying. Is that Clear?"
Daisy’s jaw tightened. For a moment it looked like she might refuse. Then she gave another short nod. The movement was stiff, but it was agreement.
Kalon eased a fraction of his weight back so she could speak more easily, but he did not remove his hand from her shoulder. The Daily Blessing strength still made the hold secure.
"Why are you attacking Veylora?" he asked.
Daisy’s black eyes narrowed.
"Expansion and conquer," she said without any hesitation in her stern voice. "Cupid is always in search for resources and territory. Veylora is weak, divided, and rich in biological materials. The leaf-people cannot match our forces. The decision was made by Supreme Leader Poppy. I execute the order."
"The Berry Hunters are your slaves," Kalon said. "You sent them ahead to map everything."
"Yes. They are disposable. Useful for scouting. Nothing more. They are a race that once lived amongst us, but couldn’t help but commit crimes and sacrilege. Therefore, we used them where they can actually be of use."
What a harsh answer... I guess I shouldn’t expect more from a tyrannical ruler.
Kalon watched her carefully while she spoke. Every time he shifted his grip or applied a little more pressure to keep her still, something small changed in her expression.
A faint flicker. It was not fear. It was something closer to nervee. He had a feeling it had something to do with what he had seen on her seduction screen, and decided to test this further.
He leaned down slightly so his face was closer to hers. His knee pressed more firmly across her thighs, locking them in place.
"You don’t like being pinned," he said quietly. "But for some reason, you seemed very fascinated by the way I’m holding you right now."
Josinia’s brows rose, confused as to where Kalon was going with this. She hadn’t seen what he had seen.
Daisy’s eyes narrowed some more.
"Don’t analyse me, human."
"I’m not analysing. I’m observing." Kalon kept his tone calm and conversational. "You are stronger than most people I’ve fought. Your technique is clean. You almost broke my ribs earlier. Yet right now you are staying still under a simple hold. That tells me something."
Her pale cheeks did not change colour, Cupidians did not blush the way humans did, but the pink gems on her head pulsed once, a little brighter.
His system told him that this was their method of blushing.
Kalon continued, keeping the pressure steady.
"I came here for information, not a fight. You already know I can leave whenever I want, since you saw me do it last time. You also know I can bring fire into this room faster than your soldiers can reach the door. So the smart move is to keep talking."
Daisy was silent for several seconds. Her black eyes moved across his face, measuring him again.
"What else do you want to know?" she asked finally.
"How soon the invasion begins. How many forces. Whether Poppy will come herself."
Daisy’s lips pressed together. She clearly weighed how much she could say without true betrayal.
"The main force is nearly ready," she said. "Final drills end within days. Poppy does not enter the field early. She sends commanders first. I am the primary field authority for the Veylora campaign."
While she spoke, Kalon adjusted his grip again. He slid his hand from her shoulder to the side of her neck, not squeezing, just resting there with clear control.
The skin under his palm was cool and smooth.
Daisy’s breath caught for a fraction of a second. The reaction was small, but the system noticed it immediately.
「War Commander Daisy Seduction +6」
Seduction Stage One: 10%
Kalon did not comment on the rise. He simply kept his hand where it was and continued the conversation as if nothing had changed.
"You respect strength," he said. "That’s obvious. You also react when someone takes control cleanly. I’m not here to humiliate you in front of your army. I’m here because you are useful. Cooperate, and this stays between us. Fight me again, and I will not be as polite as I was a few minutes ago."
Daisy stared up at him. The hostility was still there, but there was also another feeling deep down inside of her.
"You are arrogant," she said.
"I’m competent," Kalon replied. "And right now I’m the one holding you down, in your camp, whilst none of your allies have any clue. So watch your mouth when speaking to me commander."
Daisy’s black eyes widened slightly at the sudden harsh time of his voice. Her body remained tense under his hold, but she no longer tried to break free.
The pink gems across her scalp glowed brighter once again.
Then suddenly, she tried to move abit too fast for Kalon’s liking.
He increased the hold that he had on her neck and pinned her down to the bed using his strength.
Daisy let out a small choking noise. More importantly however, the pink gems glowed the brightest they had ever before.
「War Commander Daisy Seduction +10」
Seduction Stage One: 20%
He was squeezing too hard for her to speak, however her mouth was open slightly now, and her tongue hung from her mouth, glossier and pinker than humans.
It looked submissive. It looked lewd.
Kalon smiled at her for the first time and spoke close to her ear.
"You are enjoying this, Daisy, aren’t you?"
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