In Lainier Village, Mil went to Isotta's house, the captain of the Iron Lily Squad. After investigating sufficiently, he prepared to finish up and return home.
Before leaving, Mil discussed with the Iron Lily Adventure Team...
Currently, it seems that using Adventurers' Association members as bait is the easiest way to successfully capture the Hero-level Goblin.
Of course, the specific execution plan is still under discussion, but the squad members all nodded:
"As long as we can catch him as soon as possible, we can't let innocent villagers be captured again!"
"We are an Adventure Team, this small risk is nothing to fear!"
"Right! We trust Mil!"
The six people all expressed their agreement, their eyes shining with firm resolve.
"Crunch—!"
Just as he finished speaking and was about to leave, the sound of a flowerpot breaking suddenly came from outside the window.
The Pope Knight rushed out the door, only to see a staggering figure:
"It's alright, it's that fellow Paul..."
...
It was already half past eight when he returned home, but Mil still insisted on training...
After all, during the mission, it could be considered fieldwork, so he didn't have to clock in at the Church in the morning, and the next morning was all cultural classes, so he could sleep in at home.
After a full day of exhaustion, taking a bath felt like shedding a thick layer of mud...
Mil lay in his room, sleepiness growing, but he still roused himself and rigorously trained his magic nerves.
The voice from the succubus book always felt like it was separated by a wall; although he could hear it clearly, it felt somewhat distorted.
Even so, while training his magic nerves, listening to the Succubus Daughter's slightly pained moans...
His heart still felt a bit restless.
All sleepiness was gone now...
Especially after that magic tide, the second stage of desire was strengthened, making him feel as if he had been fed ten jin of medicine.
Subconsciously, he would always think of Lilith...
He thought of her alluring figure, her charming eyes, and her warm breath caressing his ear.
The Duke's daughter, Lilith Bianca de Elysioro, the most noble young lady in the Holy City, a lady of both talent and beauty;
But in private, she was like a mischievous little imp.
Every time Mil calmed his mind and ignored her approach, it seemed to stir her competitive spirit, making her display her charm even more...
He really wished Lilith would fall sooner, so he could pull her into his arms without any reservations...
To make her understand his suppressed desires, to let her bear the restlessness he couldn't release...
Her perfect figure shouldn't be wasted, and her exquisite face shouldn't fade with the passage of time.
Thinking of this, the succubus book in his hand grew hotter...
The slender waist twisted unceasingly, and the smooth, delicate skin seemed to exude endless sweat.
Through the Succubus Daughter's true name—"Meridiana Sidi"—the book's form could change, simulating and synchronizing with any part of her body...
Mil always had a bold idea: he should cultivate the path of a Knight. Isn't the Holy Grail in his hand?
But he still held back. Who knew what this book was made of?
"My Lord... what do you plan to do next?"
Mil's training sessions for his magic nerves were getting longer and longer. The Succubus Daughter's voice was trembling, even breathless.
"I'll ponder a bit more..."
Mil felt that the starting point was still the Iron Lily Adventure Team...
Although these six people were plain-looking, their figures were decent, so it was reasonable for the Goblin to take an interest in them.
It shouldn't be difficult to find that Goblin. Since he's eyeing these six sisters, using them as bait would suffice.
For Mil, finding the Goblin's lair was not difficult...
Aren't they an Adventure Team?
He also needed to complete a beginner mission at the Adventurers' Association;
If he could invite them to actively go to the Goblin's lair to hunt him, luring that Hero Goblin to appear, he could then control him with the Demon God's Imprint, just like during the magic tide.
The key is that the Hero-level Goblin has caused such a stir that they might not dare to actively participate in hunting in the Goblin's lair...
How could he make them believe him and feel at ease departing?
Halfway through his thoughts, there was a sudden knock on the door...
This knocking style could only be Alice's. Mil remained lying on the bed and ignored it;
But Alice had already pushed the door open and entered on her own:
"Mil Brother!"
"Speak."
"I heard... the Tribunal put you in charge of that Hero Goblin?"
Alice's eyes lit up, and she jumped directly onto the bed. Her pearl-studded sleep cap was askew, revealing curled golden hair, and her honey-colored pupils reflected the dancing candlelight.
Swinging her feet, a pair of large, watery golden eyes stared at Mil;
But Mil shook his head:
"You can't help."
"I..."
"I already have a plan."
"Then..."
"Don't even think about it for a second."
Mil completely shut down Alice's idea. Alice seemed to lose her dream and lay sprawled on Mil's chest, continuously whimpering:
"No... Alice has always considered Mil Brother her real brother..."
"Not even a real father."
"Does Brother have Miss Lilith now, so he doesn't want Alice anymore?"
Alice crawled onto Mil's shoulder, like a wounded fawn, whimpering softly, but Mil was already used to her antics:
"At least Miss Lilith isn't after my money."
"Because Mil Brother doesn't have much money either."
Mil's fist suddenly hardened. He sighed and patiently said:
"She's the Duke's daughter; she's not short on money at all! Do you think everyone is like you? You're at least the legitimate granddaughter of the Marquis of the Traveling Palace, don't just think about money all day long..."
"Who said that? I can clearly feel that Brother Fafner is clearly after Alice's gold coins..."
Mil's brow furrowed sharply. He suddenly picked Alice up and examined her carefully...
Golden hair, golden eyes, and a scent of gold coins all over her, she was practically a gold coin spirit.
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The next day...
Mil only went to school at noon. Almost everyone on campus was talking about Tian Geng Beyond...
Most of those who signed up were ninth-graders and above, people whose magic nerves had grown to the first section but couldn't break through.
Lilith tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled with a raised eyebrow:
"Finally here?"
"Good afternoon."
"You're the only one in school who isn't afraid of getting grades deducted."
Her bent finger rested against her jaw, her ruby ring casting a blood-drop-shaped shadow on the book page;
Sunlight pierced through the crystal pendant at her ear, refracting a rainbow onto the textbook's gilded title, "On Quintessence Entanglement"...
Her serene smile was just like the "white moonlight" in the front row of the classroom, as her classmates from his previous life would call it.
Mil, however, sneered:
"Heh... In a noble school like this, where everyone has to inherit a family business, are they really afraid?"
"Family business? If you truly have the ability..."
Lilith suddenly leaned closer, the scent of rose perfume intertwining with her hair as it brushed against Mil's neck. Her index finger hooked the scattered silver chain on the young man's lapel, and her purple eyes gleamed with feline cunning, "Then, if we make our pretense real, I won't treat you badly either."
Lilith tilted her head and smiled, her expression tender yet with a hint of challenge.
"Then it depends on whether you are willing to join us."
"I've said it before, your master's philosophy is contrary to mine."
It was still the same conversation. Mil knew that given Lilith's position and status, it was already a blessing that she hadn't exposed his secret; to make her join the Abyss, he would have to use some harsh methods.