Chapter 572: 570 Temptation (Part 1)_1


    The room was eerily silent, not a sound to be heard.


    Colin and Queen Mid stood in an ufortably ambiguous position, simr to a pair of lovers sharing their deepest feelings.


    Colin could distinctly feel the warm and fragrant breath of the queen gently caressing his cheek, yet, his heart stirred no romantic feelings.


    He never expected that Queen Mid would corner him as if she wasn’t going to rest until she had a hold on him.


    The so-called bloodline examination, Colin really dared not undergo.


    Whether the Blood n was the heritage of the Druids, Colin wasn’t sure now, but the violent reaction of the ancient oak tree indicated that the Blood n must have some connection with the Druids.


    Colin felt that he might not be pure human anymore.


    If this is confirmed, his future in the Glorious Empire would be over.


    Perhaps he could only flee to Silver Moon City and depend on Queen Isa…


    Thinking of this, Colin, staring at the delicate, fair neck of Queen Mid, couldn’t hide the murderous intent in his eyes.<div>


    Yet, Queen Mid seemed unaware, continuing to talk to herself:


    “Count Angler, in fact, when the Winged Knight first appeared in Silver Moon City, I began to secretly pay attention.


    Later I discovered that wherever the Winged Knight appeared, your figure was there, so I spected that this Winged Knight must be you, Count Angler!


    Don’t be in a hurry to deny it, otherwise, I may request a bloodline test on you to see if you are a pure human!”


    Colin no longer rebutted, but just smiled faintly, “Your Highness, I don’t think we have any grudges, do we?


    Moreover, not to boast, but the fact that the St. Hilde family still controls the North Territory, I’m quite responsible for that!


    Why are you so obsessed with destroying me?”


    “How can I want to destroy you.” Queen Mid flicked a charming smile and said, “You know I like to hold people’s handles, but my aim has never been to threaten or even destroy them, I just want to establish a mutually beneficial rtionship with them.”


    Hearing this, Colin was reminded of that night in Phoenix Pce a year ago, the exchange of “confrontation” between them.


    But that time, both of them, cunning and conniving, didn’t disclose their true handles.


    Unexpectedly, Queen Mid was relentless, she has been monitoring Colin, and got hold of Colin’s true handle.


    However, hearing that she had no intention of breaking off rtions, Colin rxed a bit and momentarily concealed the murderous intent in his eyes.


    Until thest resort, of course, he wouldn’t dare to kill the queen of the empire.


    “Your Highness, now you have my handle. As an exchange, isn’t it time for you toe out with your handle?” With the experience fromst time, Colin emphasized it again, “Your true handle.”


    Queen Mid giggled, leaning her upper body against Colin.


    “Too bad, I don’t have a true handle.”


    This instantly jolted Colin back to reality from his brief trance. Suppressing the raging passion within, he coldly replied:


    “Your Highness, if you’re so insincere, we have no need to cooperate.


    What’s more, I can seriously tell you that I am unwilling to be a chess piece manipted by others. Whoever thinks they can threaten mes or control me with a handle is too naive!<div>


    Rather than being manipted, I would rather knock over this chessboard!”


    “Oh, quite a temper!” Queen Mid teased Colin while casting a flirtatious nce at him, saying, “Even though Icked a handle before, it doesn’t mean that I won’t have one in the future, nor does it mean that we can’t forge one now.”


    While speaking, Queen Mid reached her hand into Colin’s nightgown, slowly drawing circles on his chest with her finger.


    If Colin still couldn’t understand Queen Mid’s insinuation after hearing this, that would be too stupid.<div>


    Last time in Phoenix Pce, Colin recoiled not because the queen wasn’t tempting enough, but because he thought the queen was Vera’s biological mother.


    Although he was not a paragon of virtue, Colin did have his limits.


    However, he now knew that Queen Mid was not Vera’s birth mother, so…N?v(el)B\\jnn


    A volcano of desire within him, once liberated, surged into Colin’s mind like a raging tide, shattering the remaining vestiges of his crumbling sanity.


    Queen Mid was on her tiptoes, throwing herself onto Colin, like a young girl seeking a kiss from her lover.


    In the next moment, she felt a pair of strong, powerful hands firmly encircle her waist, her startled cry trapped in her throat.


    …


    Gulp … gulp …


    Colin downed a cup of water, yet he still felt thirsty, so he downed another three cups before he finally started to feel better.


    Afterwards, he walked to the window, opened it, letting the chilly night breeze flow into the room.


    His fevered emotions finally began to cool down.


    Outside the window was pitch darkness, the darkest hours just before dawn.


    Only the ancient oak standing in the middle of the manor, under the moonlight, reflected a cold halo.<div>


    As a human, Colin could only feel a subtle connection with the ancient oak tree.


    But he dared not reveal his true blood form in Oak Manor anymore.


    As for the secret behind the magical connection between the ancient oak and the blood n, he could only wait for a chance to explore it in the future.


    Lost in thought, Colin suddenly felt a pair of slender arms wrap around his waist and a warm, soft touch against his back.


    “What are you thinking about?”


    The indolent and slightly husky voice of Queen Mid sounded from behind Colin.


    “Nothing much.” Colin said offhandedly.


    “Liar.” Queen Mid gave a light huff, then moved to Colin’s front, resting against his chest and giggled, “Men’s lies, alwayscking in creativity.”


    Colin gave a slight smile, holding onto the voluptuous body in front of him, saying, “I was just wondering, how many men have you enticed this way?”


    “You’re actually jealous.” Queen Mid giggled.


    Colin huffed, immediately capturing her lips with his own.


    “Ouch! You really bit me!” Queen Mid swatted Colin’s chest then defended herself, “I must say, I’ve only used such seduction on you, would you believe it?”


    Colin raised an eyebrow, not replying, but the disbelief was written all over his face.<div>


    Queen Mid swatted Colin once more, saying: “Not everyone is worthy of being seduced by me.”


    “Is that so? I didn’t realize I was that important in your heart.”


    “Of course.” Queen Mid drew closer, giggled seductively, “Not everyone canmand twenty thousand cavalrymen to rule the East Territory.”


    Colin raised an eyebrow, quite appreciating Queen Mid’spliment. But soon, he realized the insincerity in her words, saying:


    “Back in the Phoenix Pce, when I hadn’t yet conquered the East Territory. You also threw yourself at me then, didn’t you?”


    Queen Mid gave a smirk, cunningly replying:


    “Do you know, if you hadn’t backed off at thest moment that time, I would have screamed.”


    Colin’s body stiffened instantly, and a rush of cold sweat broke out on his back.