Volume 4 Chapter 203
by Need_More_SleepVolume 4 + Chapter 203: The Hypnosis Unfolds
“Wow, the manga has already reached this plot point? I had no idea!!”
The silver-haired loli was lying on the bed, happily reading the latest manga installment while casually grabbing a potato chip from the bag beside her and popping it into her mouth.
Then, she picked up a bottle of sugary soda and gulped it down, glug glug…
Beep beep beep!
Suddenly, Xia Yi heard a series of beeping alarm sounds, startling her into sitting upright. She looked around, searching for the source.
She glanced down and saw the succubus mark on her abdomen glowing with a steady rhythm. This was…
Ella’s call!
“Hey hey, little silver dragon, can you hear me?”
“Uh… Ella?”
“Yes, it’s me. Little silver dragon, last time my energy ran out, so the connection broke. I’ve been trying to replenish some energy during this time to reconnect with you.”
Ella explained to Xia Yi.
“So, what are you up to in the Vampire Clan palace now?”
“I…”
Xia Yi looked at the scattered snacks and manga around her, her expression freezing.
“That bad woman Elizabeth is just too despicable!!!”
“What did she do?”
Xia Yi said indignantly, “Elizabeth actually tried to use ‘sugar-coated bullets’ to erode my will and make me waver!”
“You mean, tactics to win people over?”
“Yes! She’s used all sorts of temptations and offered incredibly favorable conditions.”
Xia Yi hurriedly wiped the potato chip crumbs from the corner of her mouth and slapped the manga shut on the bed.
“How laughable! My will is as hard as steel. I don’t fall for this stuff at all. Using such methods will only leave her empty-handed in the end.”
“Then… what were you doing just now when I contacted you?”
“I was…” Xia Yi paused, “…I was replenishing some energy necessary to sustain life activities, and also learning about the local culture of the Vampire Clan through some written materials, to facilitate my upcoming actions.”
“I see. Well, that’s perfect timing. Let’s do a little experiment.”
“Experiment on what?”
“Before the plan officially begins, I need to rehearse it in advance. In a moment, I’ll use my succubus abilities to assist you remotely through the mark, helping you enter someone else’s dream. We’ll test if there are any issues with you moving within a dream,” Ella explained. “You’re in the Vampire Clan palace, right? Then pick a target for the experiment.”
“Ella, I’m currently forced to wear a magic limiter, so I can’t provide you with much magic power.”
“It’s fine. I don’t need it from you. Leave it all to me.”
“Alright, let’s start now.”
Xia Yi hopped off the bed, put on her shoes, opened the door, and peered outside through the crack.
Outside were several Vampire Clan maids assigned by Elizabeth.
“Ella, any requirements for the test subject?”
“Hmm… Their strength can’t be too high. The stronger they are, the greater the energy consumption.”
“I understand.”
Xia Yi thought for a moment.
These Vampire Clan palace maids seemed quite suitable.
If she left the room, these people would follow her everywhere, supervising her. It would be hard to make a move.
So, if she wanted to find a test subject, maybe she could try the opposite approach…
Got it. After coming up with an idea, she widened the door crack and stuck her head out.
“I’m so bored alone in the room. Is anyone willing to play with me?” Xia Yi said. “Elizabeth isn’t here, and I’ve got a craving for some card games.”
“Card craving?” The Vampire Clan palace maids looked at each other.
“You know Duel Monsters, right! I want to play Duel Monsters, but I need an opponent. Is there anyone among you who knows how to play?”
One maid raised her hand. “Future Princess Consort, I know how to play.”
“Great, then it’s decided! Let’s duel!”
Xia Yi selected one specific maid, allowing her alone to enter her room.
As for the others, she blocked them all, not letting a single one in.
“Pardon the intrusion, Future Princess Consort.” The Vampire Clan palace maid bowed to Xia Yi.
“Come on, I’ve already prepared a deck for you. Both decks are about the same strength!”
Xia Yi sat down at the table, taking out her deck and another pre-built deck.
“Sit across from me.”
“Future Princess Consort, someone of my status dares not commit such an overstep.” The Vampire Clan palace maid didn’t dare to sit.
“None of that talk. At the duel table, our only identity is that of duelists. Forget everything else!”
“But…”
“No buts! Didn’t you say you could fulfill all my requests? If you can’t even be my opponent, are you defying Elizabeth’s orders?”
Bringing up Elizabeth proved quite effective. The Vampire Clan palace maid didn’t dare say more and sat down.
Both sides drew their starting hands.
After rolling the dice, Xia Yi got the first turn.
“So… how should I start my play…”
Xia Yi looked at her hand, falling into deep thought.
The deck she was using was notoriously difficult in Duel Monsters—an extremely brain-burning deck, belonging to the high-skill-ceiling, operation-heavy archetype.
Just the first step, whether to “drink” first or “draw the blade” first, involved strategic considerations that could take a whole day and night to ponder.
“Hmph.”
After a fierce internal calculation, the little princess revealed a smile, deciding to “drink” first, then “draw the blade.”
Perfect! This play was absolutely perfect!
“Hey, little silver dragon, what are you doing? You’re not seriously dueling, are you?” Ella’s voice rang in Xia Yi’s mind.
Only Xia Yi could hear this voice, the Vampire Clan palace maid’s level of perception couldn’t detect it.
“Ahem…!”
Xia Yi coughed awkwardly. Oops, she had gotten a bit too into the duel just now.
“Little silver dragon, start hypnotizing the target now. Once she enters a dream state, we can do whatever we want,” Ella instructed.
“Hypnotize?” Xia Yi asked, puzzled.
How was she supposed to hypnotize someone?
“Yes. Just focus on the hypnosis. I’ll handle the rest,” Ella replied.
“Future Princess Consort, is something wrong? Aren’t you going to continue?” the Vampire Clan palace maid asked, confused.
“Ah… it’s nothing!”
Xia Yi put down the cards in her hand.
Hypnosis… she really didn’t know how. But in that yuri doujinshi Ella showed her last time, there seemed to be a scene like that.
Might as well give it a try.
The little princess stood up, took off the decorative necklace from her neck, held it in one hand, and dangled it gently in front of the maid.
“Focus on this necklace. You will gradually feel the pressure fade away, becoming relaxed and happy. Your soul will soar into the clouds…” Xia Yi recited, imitating lines she’d seen.
The Vampire Clan palace maid stared at the necklace, her eyes glazing over. She closed her eyes, slumped onto the duel table, and the cards in her hand scattered everywhere.
Xia Yi’s hypnosis was a great success!
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