Luck is a Charm

Once they enter the room, Zen told Cecilia to cast a spatial barrier here to prevent any eavesdropping or spying devices.

Afterward, Zen walked to the bed and sat down as he stared at Angela's smooth and curvy body before noticing something.

"I've been wanting to ask this for a while but why do you have a huge hat covering your ears and hair," Zen asked when everyone in this kingdom does not wear a hat at all while she was different.

His curiosity was piqued and wondered if she has some birthmark that's ridiculous or something mysterious.

However, Zen didn't get the chance as Angela rushed to Zen while holding a knife, preparing to risk everything, including her life.

Zen turned solemn and without even moving, he waved his palm and his essence flame came out, creating a firewall.

"Tch," Noticing how she missed her chance already, Angela decided to use the knife to slice her own neck.

*Bam*

Before the knife connects, Zen slapped the knife away before pushing her down in bed and locking both of her arms.

During the impact, Angela's hat that was covering her was removed and Zen was surprised.

"Let go of me, you scumbag. I rather die than pleasure you in bed." Angela screamed as she tried to kick Zen with her legs.

"Haha, no wonder why you wear such a big hat to cover your ears. You're an elf and a beautiful one at that." Zen laughed as he finally managed to see a fantasy race.

Noticing that she was exposed, Angela shed some tears as she tries to bite her tongue to commit suicide. 'To think I will go down without bringing this scumbag with me.'

*Poke*

"Trying to commit suicide in front of me is a pipe dream if I want you alive," Zen said as he poked her acupoint that prevented her movements.

Stopping her movement, Zen stood up as he started undressing while thinking about what she had experienced in life to be this decisive.

A frightened expression appeared on Angela's face when she saw Zen undressing, almost like he's prepared to violate her.

"Enough with this drama, I'm done acting when it's just us both," Zen said once he finished undressing his clothes.

Seeing how Angela didn't calm down and panic more but couldn't move because of the acupoint being hit, Zen stared at her with a different look.

"Listen, you stop trying to attack me or take your life then I will release you. Also, if I planned on violating your body, I would have done it already without spouting any nonsense." Zen said calmly to have Angela regain her composure.

Giving a slight nod, Zen hit her acupoint again to release her restricted movement.

"W-Who are you? Were you acting previously?" Angela said nervously while picking up her hat to put it back on.

"Now that you know I was acting before, care to tell me your reason in trying to hide those beautiful long ears of yours. Also, did you really treasure your life like it's nothing?' Zen confirmed her question since he can guarantee that she will not tell another person.

'I have injected some of my spiritual qi in her body so if there's anything abnormal, I can easily take her life.'

Holding her dress tightly, Angela was having difficulty answering his question and wanted this nightmare to end already.

"You can ignore my question but by doing so, I will fuck you till your mouth decides to open and talk." Zen threatened since she cared about her purity this much.

Angela became scared when Zen threatened her so she took a deep breath before speaking, "My mother and I are elves, thus many people want to lust after our beauty so we escaped to this kingdom. However, we are poor and my mother fell ill so I-I have to work here to earn the deposit money to buy a medicine pill."

'Typical tragic story huh. To think I was expecting some other stories such as being a spy here.' Zen said inwardly when he heard this kind of backstory.

"Don't be fooled by her Zen. She is definitely no ordinary elf because she is at least a rank 6 mage in terms of cultivation in this world. She was acting before when she was subdued by you." Cecilia suddenly intervenes and sends a mental transmission to warn Zen.

Hearing Cecilia's word, Zen was full of praise for this Angela's acting skill and shrewd methods.

"Ah, this little elf is too good with lying, I couldn't even detect her lies.' Zen questioned himself if he was being too ignorant.

"No need to question your ability in judging because there are truths mixed in with the lies. She indeed has a mother who is sick and came here to earn some money. But her cultivation is the real deal where if you were a normal mage, she could probably hit you unconscious and use their special technique." Cecilia continued her words when Zen was doubting himself.

"Special technique?" Zen asked Cecilia quietly to try and enquire more information.

"Elves are known to be good with their songs that could alter memories or calm a person down. They are not uncommon in the Divine World either as they have their own territory and not many are willing to fight them." Cecilia said before ignoring Zen completely.

Zen knew she had said more than enough and did not wish to let him know more until he became stronger.

Zen starts to look at Angela again before rubbing his chin lightly with his hand when he thought about the punishment for this deceiving little elf.

"Angela, do you really think that I believed your lies at all? Let's make a deal, your mother's illness, I can heal it but you'll have to be my woman." 

Zen said as he gave out an offer that is akin to a devil asking someone to sell their soul.

"Y-You," Angela was scared that her lies were exposed as she pointed her finger toward Zen who gave her an offer.

"Don't point a finger at me because I can guarantee that besides me, no one can save your mother's illness. It's rare for an elf to become sick so you'll need an expert to save her and I doubt you trust any alchemist here." Zen said as he continued to corner her.

'Having both mother and daughter in my harem is an achievement and Angela is such a good girl but foolish. If she has this power then she could have just robbed others for money but instead, she came here to be a lowly waitress.'

Zen was unwilling to let go of a beauty that can be nurtured into a powerful being. In truth, he was just lustful at her looks and ability to deceive him easily.