Chapter 380: The Goblin King’s Trump Card. (5500)

Chapter 380: The Goblin King's Trump Card. (5500)

From his backpack, Cao Xing took out the recently acquired [King of Esfis Coronation Robes].

Along with a golden crown.

The gorgeous clothes were neatly folded together, resting on the clean table in front of him.

Looking at this incomparably magnificent attire, a look of nostalgia appeared in Victoria's eyes.

"These coronation robes… I used to wear them on grand and solemn occasions."

"Back then, wearing them felt as though I was carrying the honor and responsibility of an entire nation."

"But now, after the collapse of the kingdom, it actually gives me a sense of relief…"

Cao Xing was slightly taken aback and remained silent.

At that moment, Victoria suddenly asked with a hint of embarrassment, "Do… do you want to see me wear them?"

Cao Xing was stunned for a moment, and under some inexplicable impulse, he nodded.

The queen gently nodded and said softly, "Alright, please wait a moment…"

With that, she gently picked up the gorgeous set of garments and the dazzling crown from the table.

Afterwards, with light steps, she slowly walked into a small partition within the room.

"Rustle… Rustle…"

The subtle sounds of clothes being removed echoed continuously.

Just thinking about the queen's devilishly seductive and perfect figure filled one's heart with anticipation.

"I'm done changing," a cold and clear voice rang out.

And when Victoria walked out from inside, Cao Xing's eyes widened immediately, filled with utter amazement!

He saw a woman with an ethereal temperament and an aura of royalty radiating from her, standing quietly before him.

The magnificent coronation robes on her were like a flowing scroll, the golden threads glittering brilliantly under the candlelight.

This outfit fit tightly, perfectly outlining Victoria's graceful and curvaceous figure, exquisite and seemingly carved by nature itself.

The gems on the crown were dazzling like shining stars, exuding an aura of majesty and solemnity.

Her slightly raised chin and determined gaze all revealed a strong sense of confidence and composure.

At this moment, Victoria looked like a goddess stepping out of a myth, breathtakingly beautiful!

"Do they look good?" the beauty's voice sounded.

Cao Xing came back to his senses and replied subconsciously, "They look great."

A gentle curve appeared at the corner of Victoria's mouth, brilliant and touching.

"Speaking of which… I haven't worn this kind of clothing in a long time, and I'm a bit unaccustomed to it."

"I wonder if it still suits me as well as it used to…"

Cao Xing smiled, "No, it suits you very well."

Hearing this, Victoria's cheeks flushed slightly as she said softly, "If… if you like it, I can wear it for you every day…"

A shy blush appeared on her peerlessly beautiful face.

It formed a sharp contrast with her current appearance, which radiated regal authority and extreme noble detachment.

It made one want to forcefully press this majestic queen beneath oneself and lavish her with affection.

At this moment, Cao Xing subconsciously found his breathing growing somewhat rapid.

His heartbeat continuously accelerated.

The thoughts deep within his heart were almost uncontrollable.

With her loyalty at 95, even if Cao Xing wanted to take things a step further, she most likely wouldn't resist.

Cao Xing stood up directly and walked quickly to Victoria's side.

Feeling the man approach, the queen's breathing hitched slightly.

Then, she saw Cao Xing directly take her hand.

A great force pulled her over, and her entire body involuntarily fell into his embrace.

A trace of surprise and panic appeared on Victoria's face.

Yet she did not struggle, instead lying quietly in his arms.

At this moment, holding Victoria, Cao Xing felt the gorgeous patterns on the coronation robes and her slightly tense body.

A peculiar feeling arose in his heart.

Victoria gently raised her head, the golden crown tilting back slightly.

From Cao Xing's perspective, he could see her fluttering eyelashes and pale red lips.

This aloof and stunning beauty was simply breathtaking at this moment…

Just as Cao Xing wanted to steal a kiss.

Right at that moment, a static buzzing sound came from the communication device by his ear.

Then, a crisp voice rang out.

"Lord, major discovery! Major discovery!"

"Hoo… hoo…"

"You definitely won't know what happened to me!"

From the other end of the call came a series of hurried breathing sounds.

Knowing who was on the other end, Cao Xing said, "Herlie, slow down."

"O… okay!"

"Didn't you ask me to investigate that goblin tribe today? I've scouted it out!"

"Inside there, not only are there a massive number of goblins, but there is also a huge secret!"

Hearing this, Cao Xing's eyes lit up as well.

"Oh? A huge secret? Where are you right now?"

Herlie replied, "I'm about to return to the territory. That group of goblins just discovered me, but I managed to escape."

"Those goblins wanted to hunt me down, but they were too slow and I shook them off in no time."

"I'm almost there. Lord, where are you?"

Hearing this, Cao Xing replied, "I'll wait for you in the residential area."

With that, Cao Xing released his arm from around Victoria's slender waist.

"Victoria, I'm heading out first."

Victoria's face was also flushed at this moment, letting out heavy breaths.

"Alright, please go ahead and attend to your matters…"

Cao Xing nodded.

It was just a bit regretful in his heart.

It seemed the plan to win over this queen would have to wait for another day.

After speaking, he left Victoria's room.

Meanwhile, after Cao Xing left, the majestic queen gripped the corner of her coronation robes with both hands and lightly bit her lip.

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly as she whispered, "It's been many years since anyone has made this king feel this accelerating heartbeat…"

"As expected, even if I've held a high position for a long time, am I ultimately just a woman after all?"

…

Meanwhile.

The territory gates opened.

A short, dark shadow quickly darted inside.

Transforming into a streak of black lightning, it rushed straight to Cao Xing's side.

"Lord!"

A look of excitement was on the beast-eared girl's face.

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Tell me about your findings."

He didn't have any ill feelings towards Herlie for interrupting his good time.

After all, Cao Xing could still distinguish which matter was more important.

"Alright!"

Herlie took a few breaths to calm down, then said, "Following your instructions, I went deep into the Tarus Woodlands all the way, and discovered a massive number of Frost Goblins inside!"

"Roughly estimated, there are at least seven or eight thousand of them!"

Hearing this number, Cao Xing narrowed his eyes.

To think there were so many goblins; no wonder the goblins there were attacking the territories of Survivors everywhere.

With such a large scale, the Tarus Woodlands alone could no longer contain them.

"Then what, Herlie?" Cao Xing continued to ask.

The beast-eared girl respectfully said, "Then, I remembered your instruction, which was to scout out the strength of this tribe's goblin king."

"I ventured deep into the mountains and forests all the way, and in a valley, I discovered a large-scale goblin tribe."

"That goblin king was inside."

"However, its state was a bit strange. I don't know what was weird about it, but it just gave me an uncomfortable feeling."

Hearing this, Cao Xing pondered for a moment, then continued to ask, "How is this goblin king's strength?"

Herlie replied, "Only around Tier 4."

"So weak?"

The beast-eared girl nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "Yeah, yeah!"

"However, even though this goblin king is only Tier 4, it actually managed to give me a sense of danger."

"It's the one sending out those goblins to attack our territories everywhere."

"Moreover, I also heard it say something about how now is the best opportunity, and while other lords are participating in the Zhuo Mas Claw challenge, it can make a killing."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing didn't find it strange at first.

But when he associated it with the prompt from the last update, his pupils suddenly constricted.

"You're saying it knows about the Lord System and also the Zhuo Mas Claw challenge?"

Herlie widened her deep green eyes and nodded, "Yes!"

At this moment, Cao Xing was shocked.

You must know, the last system update had prompted that.

This Zhuo Mas Claw challenge is not open to these natives.

Even if you wanted to leak information, the system would automatically censor it.

Yet now, this goblin king clearly knew about this point.

This represented a possibility.

That was, this guy was very likely also a Survivor lord!

Upon reaching this conclusion, Cao Xing was instantly stunned!

He hadn't expected that after someone descended into this world with them, what they got wasn't a human identity, but a goblin!

Furthermore, this person had already ascended to the position of the goblin king.

But thinking about how there was also the Seed of Light in this world, along with some other beings with bizarre encounters, he became somewhat relieved.

"Herlie, well done. This discovery is very important," Cao Xing praised.

Hearing this, Herlie continued, "Lord, that goblin king is not the most important discovery."

"Inside that tribe, there is an even bigger secret!"

Hearing this, Cao Xing also grew interested.

"Oh? An even bigger secret, what is it?"

Herlie said, "That goblin king originally wanted to continue sending out goblins to attack other lords' territories."

"And right at that time, a terrifying howl appeared from deep within the tribe."

"It seems an extremely evil and powerful aura has awakened!"

"Then, while saying 'It's time to feed again,' this Goblin King dragged several women into a dark passage."

"I secretly followed that Goblin King all the way deep into the cave."

"Then I discovered the secret inside."

"This Goblin King was actually raising a Soul-Devouring Netherworm!"

Confusion appeared in Cao Xing's eyes as he asked, "Soul-Devouring Netherworm? What is that?"

Herlie explained, "The Soul-Devouring Netherworm is a very evil creature. It is said that this monster comes from the Underworld, possesses extremely powerful strength, and excels in mental-type attacks."

Herlie continued, "That monster is very strong—a bit stronger than the Red-robed Bishop we encountered last time, but weaker than the Archbishop. It is estimated to be a Tier 7 creature."

"It sensed that I was hiding in the shadows and let out a terrifying cry, and then my camouflage state was broken…"

"That Goblin King ordered many Goblins to come and hunt me down."

"Then I started running. As those Goblins chased me, I used the bombs Lord gave me and various other things to blow them up."

"And then I escaped!"

Speaking of this, a slight look of pride appeared on Herlie's face.

She turned her head and said, "However, please rest assured, My Lord. I ran in another direction; that group of Goblins doesn't know I was sent by you."

Hearing this, Cao Xing patted her furry head.

"Well done, Herlie."

The beast-eared girl enjoyed Cao Xing's petting and closed her eyes comfortably.

Meanwhile, Cao Xing also fell into deep thought.

Judging from current speculations, this Goblin King possessed impressive methods, hiding for so long without exposing his identity while accumulating a massive force.

The previous few attacks should have been tests of his strength.

In other words, this Goblin King had always been eyeing his territory?

Thinking of this, Cao Xing's gaze turned cold.

He had zero tolerance for any existence that dared to target his territory.

"Although Herlie was discovered, that Goblin King doesn't know who sent Herlie out, nor does he know that his identity has been exposed."

"Therefore, I can seize the initiative."

"In that case, tomorrow at dawn, I'll lead people to wipe out this tribe."

Cao Xing had already made up his mind.

As for the tribe's greatest threat, the Soul-Devouring Netherworm rumored to possess Tier 7 strength, it was nothing to worry about.

With Sarah as she was now, it was enough to solo and keep it in check.

At this moment, Herlie remembered something. She took out a black rectangular box from her backpack and retrieved some unused bombs as well.

"My Lord, here you go. These are the unused bombs, as well as the props you gave me."

Cao Xing took the [Primitive Cube] from her hands and then encouraged her, "Alright, you've worked hard today. Go get some rest now."

Hearing the latter sentence, the beast-eared girl didn't agree immediately.

Instead, she stood in place, raised her head, and looked at Cao Xing.

"My… My Lord, did you forget what you promised me?"

"Huh? What is it?"

Herlie said coyly, "You promised me… that you would punish me after completing the mission…"

Cao Xing was stunned, seeming to remember something as well.

However, his gaze became strange.

He discovered that this beast-eared girl seemed to have some weird quirk, actually actively asking for punishment.

"How do you want me to punish you?"

Herlie's face flushed red, and she said bashfully, "I want… I want you to control the magic ring on my neck…"

"Last time, when you controlled the magic ring, I felt suffocated and for a moment felt like I was going to die."

"But at that moment, I felt like I entered a wondrous state, as if my body no longer belonged to me and merged completely with the night."

"Later on, I became obsessed with this feeling…"

"But I tried it a few times myself and couldn't get into the state, so I wanted My Lord to try it on me a few more times!"

Cao Xing's expression became even stranger.

He could tell that this beast-eared girl definitely had some strange quirks.

He wanted to refuse, but thinking that this was something he had promised with his own mouth…

So he nodded and said, "Alright, then I'll punish you a few times."

Hearing Cao Xing agree, the beast-eared girl Herlie instantly beamed with joy.

"That's great, My Lord."

Afterwards, the two of them came to Herlie's small room.

"Hoo…"

This beast-eared girl took off the black hood on her head, revealing a waterfall-like cascade of black hair.

The pair of ears on top twitched slightly.

Her small hands clenched tightly, with an expectant look in her eyes.

"My Lord, please begin, I am ready," she said excitedly.

Cao Xing nodded.

Then, with a thought in his mind.

The magic ring on Herlie's neck instantly tightened!

At this moment, a painful expression appeared on the beast-eared girl's cute and delicate face.

Her originally lively eyes were tightly closed at this moment, her brows deeply furrowed, and her fair face flushed slightly from pain.

Her small canine teeth were exposed, and heavy breathing came from her mouth…

"Mm… Mm…"

After five seconds.

Cao Xing stopped continuing the control and asked, "This should be enough, right?"

At this time, Herlie instantly felt a great sense of relief, panting heavily.

"Hoo-ha… Hoo-ha…"

It took a full dozen seconds for Herlie to recover.

However, the uncomfortable expression expected did not appear.

An excited look appeared on her face.

"My Lord, that was just the feeling!"

"In extreme suffocation, my bodily senses were magnified to the maximum, and the night seemed to merge into one with me!"

"Herlie is almost falling in love with this feeling!"

Listening to her description, Cao Xing had a strange expression. "As long as it worked, then I'll be leaving first."

However, Herlie grabbed Cao Xing's arm.

"Can you do it again?"

"I beg you?"

A hint of pleading carried in her tone.

Cao Xing lowered his head and saw this short beast-eared girl pleading all over her face.

Hesitating for a moment, he still nodded.

Seeing Cao Xing agree, Herlie happily stood up.

"That's great, thank you My Lord!"

Meanwhile, Cao Xing once again controlled the [Spiritual Pact Magic Ring],

and an uncomfortable expression rapidly appeared on the face of the beast-eared girl in front of him.

This time, also for five seconds, Cao Xing released the state.

And Herlie recovered even faster this time.

She said excitedly, "My Lord, it's not enough, not enough. Herlie wants something even more thrilling. Please prolong the time a bit."

Cao Xing pondered for a moment, then said, "Then I'll add it to 20 seconds this time. If you can't hold on, just make a gesture to me."

Herlie nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

And Cao Xing continued to activate the [Spiritual Pact Magic Ring].

As time passed, the expression on her small face became increasingly painful, yet a hint of a smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.

It was as if she had found happiness in the ultimate pain.

This suffocating feeling was longer than any previous time.

By the tenth second, Herlie's hands had already tightly grasped the magic ring on her neck, and heavy breathing came from her mouth.

That sound seemed like a groan from the depths of her soul, carrying a hint of pain and a trace of allure.

"Mm… Mm…"

By the fifteenth second, Herlie couldn't help but slightly open her small mouth.

"Ha… Ha…"

Heavy breathing kept coming.

Cao Xing smelled a strange scent.

This scent seemed to stimulate his hormones to secrete wildly.

Her small ears began to twitch continuously, and her dark green eyes gradually widened.

Looking at Herlie's excited gaze, he could be certain that this beast-eared girl had definitely awakened some strange switch.

"My Lord, Herlie wants just like that again!"

Then she threw herself forward directly.

Herlie said vaguely, "My… My Lord… please use the [Spiritual Pact Magic Ring] on me…"

…

Half an hour later.

Cao Xing walked out of Herlie's room.

…

…

"Hoo…"

Cao Xing outside the room let out a sigh of relief.

Amidst the howling of the cold wind, his heated brain quickly cooled down.

Then he thought to himself, "Next, I'll go check on the situation of that Dragon Speaker."

Thus, Cao Xing quickly arrived at that hidden basement.

The basement had a shielding magic cast upon it, so no aura could be sensed from the outside.

Upon entering, one could immediately sense the strong magical fluctuations inside.

The basement was cleaned very neatly and was also very bright, without any stifling feeling.

There were a total of four small beds in the entire room.

They belonged to the Dragon Speaker and three women taking care of her.

Seeing Cao Xing enter, the three women stood up simultaneously and bowed respectfully, saying, "Good evening, My Lord."

Cao Xing nodded slightly.

"How is this woman's condition?"

One of the peasant women said, "My Lord, this person's condition seems to have stabilized a bit."

Cao Xing cast his gaze over.

At this moment, this fair-skinned woman with a pair of dragon horns on her forehead was quietly lying on the bed.

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