Comprehensive: Beginning with the Killer Queen

Chapter 422: Prelude to the Ultimate Insult

Under the artificial workshop, in a stone mountain that cannot be found by any detection equipment, is where Mai Ye Shenli is.

"Kill him if you want to, don't waste any more time!"

The one who spoke was a slender and slim brown-haired girl.

Her face is soft and elegant, with long brown curly hair lazily draped over her shoulders, and her fair skin is smooth, delicate and elastic.

However, at this moment, what emanated from those elk-like eyes was not the sweetness of pity, but the rage of hatred.

But the reason for this emotion is not only because of the girl's bad temper, but also because of her current situation.

"Kaka——!"

Mai Ye Shenli tried hard to move his arms, but all he heard was the crisp clanging sound of the chains swinging.

Dozens of metal chains linked to the ceiling and the floor were tied tightly around the girl's body, from her neck, waist, arms, to her feet, leaving no part of her body uncovered.

Even if Mai Ye Shenli had enough strength to grab an adult with one hand, he would not be able to break free at all in the face of such solid protection.

But this is not a big deal. For the fourth most powerful esper in Academy City, it only takes a thought to evaporate these annoying metals into air in an instant.

But for some reason, after waking up, although she was able to regain control of every part of her body and could sense the ability of atomic collapse, she was unable to use it, just like a river blocked in front of a dam.

So, after another futile struggle, Mai Ye Shenli once again looked at Roland, who was sitting on the sofa opposite and drinking from a glass, with eyes that seemed to be spitting fire.

"Are you not going to continue making trouble? Anyway, the more intense your noise, the happier I will be later. Besides, this secret room was specially designed to hinder detection. Plus, I have strengthened it with my power, so I can block all information."

Roland casually picked up the bottle next to him and poured himself a glass of sherry. He smiled slightly and raised the glass in his hand and shook it slightly.

The girl's reflection in the amber wine seemed to sway with the waves. The faint white light shining from above made the boundary between light and shadow on Mai Ye Shenli's body extremely clear.

"It's only the third day. We have plenty of time."

Hearing these words, Mai Ye Shenli's face became a little more gloomy.

"Who are the people behind you? It's fine that ITEM failed, but I, the fourth place, was also defeated here for no apparent reason. Whether it's because of the value of your ability or the power of the Mugino family, they didn't bother you."

Hearing Mai Ye Shen Li's words, Roland couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"It has come to this point. There is no need to deceive yourself."

Roland shook his head and said with a smile: "After all, I have been here with you for three days without any contact with the outside world. With your IQ, you shouldn't come to such a naive conclusion, right?"

"Who would believe a bastard like you who deliberately humiliates his enemy for fun after defeating him?"

Mai Ye Shenli's pretty face suddenly turned red with shame and anger.

"I don't mean to deny this evaluation." Although Mai Ye Shenli was angry, Roland was not ashamed, but smiled happily. "But who I am and the facts in front of me are two different things that need to be viewed separately, right?"

"So, what do you think about the fact that you were locked up in the artificial cell for three days without anything unusual happening during that time?"

Such straightforward words shattered all of Mai Ye Shenli's arguments.

The conclusion is obvious.

She was abandoned by her family and Academy City.

Regardless of whether it was a conspiracy from the top or it was a conspiracy from the beginning, it was an indisputable fact that the Anbu and the General Council gave up on her as the fourth position.

So, Mai Ye Shenli fell into silence.

To be honest, she grew up in a dark environment and didn't expect any help from her family or the upper class.

But when people are under extreme fear, they always need some unrealistic fantasies to support themselves.

In the past, Mai Ye Shenli always thought that he was the kind of person who would not stop challenging no matter what kind of enemy he encountered, even if he could not win or even if he broke his limbs. He had no fear.

However, under the torture of the power of pain, the girl's cognition was completely shattered.

Mai Ye Shenli glanced at Roland.

Just at the moment of looking into his eyes, the girl's body began to tremble uncontrollably.

Before, Mai Ye Shen Li always said such crazy words as "kill you", but he never said it once in these three days.

Although she was still stubborn, she was not going to give in.

But the girl knew very well that she was deeply afraid of fighting Roland, so much so that she had to have illusions about the ruthless upper class and family in order to hold on.

Therefore, this insignificant and vague fantasy also disappeared in the face of Roland's mocking voice.

The bloody fact that Mai Ye Shenli had nowhere to escape was laid out clearly in front of her.

If she hadn't been chained and unable to move, she would have probably squatted down helplessly.

However, Roland's slightly malicious voice still followed him mercilessly.

"Now that you've figured this out, why are you still being so stubborn? It's obvious that if you just admit defeat, everything will be fine."

A voice that seemed to carry a bewitching tone sounded in Mai Ye Shenli's ears.

"Besides, haven't we been getting along very well in the past three days? As a start, I think it's a very good start."

"Asshole, you dare to mention it!"

Mai Ye Shenli, who had been somewhat subdued due to fear, bit her rosy lips with her pearly teeth, revealing an indignant look, and glared at Roland fiercely.

Although the environment made it easy for people to think that she was being tortured, to be honest, Roland did not continue to torture her with the power of pain just because of her previous attitude.

But this did not make Mai Ye Shenli feel any gratitude towards him due to his victim complex.

Because that guy used even more despicable means.

After Roland hung her here, he used that unknown ability to increase the sensitivity of her entire body three thousand times.

The most hateful thing is that even though his behavior is so bad, he still pretends to be righteous.

They say atomic collapse is the ability to manipulate electrons, so she has the qualifications.

He let her sense the bioelectricity on the cell membranes in her body and the earth's magnetic field, and he also demonstrated to her using his hands.

But as far as the result was concerned, nothing was gained except that her body was covered with suspicious blushes in the past few days, which had to be washed frequently.

"That's just you not knowing how to appreciate kindness, Ms. Mugino."

Roland chuckled as he watched Mai Ye Shen Li, whose face was flushed with anger and who was trying hard to act arrogant and indifferent, look so cute.

"I specially used the Sky Lock to seal your ability, but I didn't completely block your senses. This is because I look forward to your efforts. As long as you break through the blockade and achieve results on your own, my attitude and plan towards you will change."

"Humph."

Mai Ye Shenli sneered.

With the precedent of Roland asking her to say such shameful words as "Gu, kill me", how could she possibly believe what he said.

In Mai Ye Shenli's opinion, this was just Roland's bad taste.

So she just stared into Roland's eyes and spoke firmly.

"Stop talking nonsense and kill me. I will never surrender!"

"What a strong child,"

Faced with this weak provocation, Roland certainly did not get angry. On the contrary, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"In that case, let me start the show I have set for you."

He snapped his fingers lightly, and then several figures appeared behind him. "I know you won't give in so easily, so I specially found a few people you know to come and reminisce with you, and also let them see the current state of atomic collapse."

After seeing the three girls gradually approaching with complicated expressions, Mai Ye Shenli's pupils shrank and fire seemed to be spitting out of his eyes.

It turned out to be Daoyi's companion, her former subordinate.

Flanda, Kinuhata's favorite, and Takitsubo Riko, none of them are missing.

But unlike her who was tied up in chains and stuck in mid-air, they were all dressed neatly and without any restraints on their bodies.

In addition, he didn't dare to look her in the eye and just stood beside Roland and watched. There was no need to even ask "Did you really betray me?"

——It is clear what decision they have made.

"So that's it, traitor, traitor!"

The chains clanged again. Facing the almost crazy Maizono Shenli, Takitsubo Riko lowered her eyes slightly and said nothing. Kinuhata Zuai opened her mouth, but in the end said nothing and turned her head away.

Flanda said with some fear, poking her head out from behind Roland and speaking tentatively.

"Mugi..."

Although she was full of fear, Flanda, who had completely accepted her new identity in the past few days, realized that the future was not as bad as she had imagined.

Seeing that Mai Ye Shenli was safe and sound, the admiring blonde girl mustered up the courage to speak.

"Mugi, just give in. It's not bad to be dominated by Roland-sama. Anyway, the board of directors has already approved ITEM's transfer to the Talent Workshop, and we are all here."

"With companions and status still in place, ITEM is nothing more than a change of boss, and Lord Roland is much more generous than the upper echelons."

"As long as you agree, you will still be the leader of the props, and we can return to our old lives. Isn't that good?"

But in the face of Franda's sincere request, Mai Ye Shenli was not grateful at all, and his eyes became even more distorted.

"Shut up, Flanda! It's okay with Juanqi and the others, but you betrayed us before you were captured!"

It is not difficult at all to discern this.

Although Juanqi and the other person obeyed Roland's order and came over obediently, they kept a distance from him deliberately, with an inexplicable sense of alienation.

But what about Flanda? She was almost pressing her body against Roland.

"It would be fine if it was a mistake, you should know that, unless I die,"

Mai Ye Shenli's expression became colder and colder as he stared at the timid Franda.

"Otherwise - I will never let go of anyone who betrays the tool!"

"Lord Roland..."

Although it was hard to believe that she said such words while being tied up, Flanda's body still trembled slightly and she tightly grasped Roland's collar.

"Don't worry. Even if she is untied, she can't do this. After all, she is just a weak person who doesn't know her own position. She is not as sensible as you."

Is Mai Ye Shenli, a person with super powers, not as good as Franda who can only use bombs?

Not to mention Mai Ye Shenli who was sneering, even Flanda herself was a little flattered.

Looking at the tense situation of Mai Ye Shen Li, Roland narrowed his eyes as if he had discovered something interesting.

"You seem very dissatisfied with my judgment. In that case, how about I give you a chance? It just so happens that I'm a little tired of playing these three days."

He walked slowly to Mai Ye Shen Li and lifted the girl's chin.

"I will remove the chains and the restraints on your abilities. If you can win the battle I require, I will let you go without any backup plans."

"Do you think I would believe that?"

"It's up to you whether you believe it or not, but you should also understand that this is your only chance."

Looking at the smiling Roland, Mai Ye Shenli's eyes flickered slightly.

"Fighting who? You?"

"Of course not, otherwise it would be too unfair."

Roland paused, lifted Flanda's collar, put her in front of Mai Ye Shenli with a confused look on her face, and patted her shoulder encouragingly.

"Frenda, go and take care of Mai Ye Shen Li."

"I?"

Flanda was stunned and pointed at herself blankly.

After getting Roland's affirmative response, she instantly burst into tears and pulled at Roland's clothes.

But Roland ignored her pleas and casually snapped his fingers, causing Mai Ye Shenli to fall off the chains.

Seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, the bystander, Juanqi Zuiai, became anxious. Just as she was about to say something, Roland casually threw the glass behind him. The overflowing sherry seemed to have life, sealing the girl's mouth.

For a moment, the only sound in the center of the room was the friction of Frenda's trembling legs.

During these few days, because she was re-recruited, she basically ate and drank in the labor room, or ran to Roland to act coquettishly.

In order to facilitate Roland's movements, she didn't even provide the bomb under her skirt. Was she going to fight Mai Ye like this?

If Roland's omnipotence hadn't left such a deep impression on her, she would probably have started begging for mercy again.

As if he could see the girl's worry, Roland patted Flanda's head.

"Don't worry, you will win."

Mai Ye Shenli stood up, moved his wrist slightly, and felt the power ready to go.

Because of the previous experience, she did not hold out hope of escaping directly after recovering her abilities, so she just coldly looked at the trembling Flanda and the gradually retreating Roland.

No matter what Roland's plan was, she had no reason to refuse such a fight.

Even if the other party goes back on his word, being able to personally execute a traitor like Franda is in line with Maiye Shenli's wishes.

"can we start?"

"Of course, but I advise you not to be so arrogant..."

The moment Roland opened his mouth, without even waiting for him to finish the second half of his words, Mai Ye Shenli arched his body and rushed towards Flanda, and a green light rose around him at the same time.

"Will she win? I'll cut her in half right now!"

Looking at Franda, who had just reacted and was at a loss, Mai Ye Shenli showed a bloodthirsty smile.

"F-Flanda!"

Mai Ye Shenli, who was already holding back his anger, was now immersed in the arrogance that had swelled up from regaining his power.

"Whoosh..."

Seeing Mai Ye Shenli rushing straight towards Flanda just as he had thought, Roland laughed softly.

This was Mai Ye Shenli's last mental defense. After Roland had exposed her disguise and self-confidence one by one, the girl could only rely on her own strength like a madman.

In this situation, being trampled and defeated by the weak person she once despised was the ultimate insult that was enough to crush all her self-esteem.

Then, it's time to reveal the secret weapon that will give Miss Mugino an unexpected surprise.

"Dream Maker Roland...start up."

(End of this chapter)