After hours of excruciating pain, Alex finally returned to normal.
The operation had taken quite a bit of time, mostly due to multiple failures.
He had lost his left eye more than twenty times.
The pain was something else entirely…
Medea had to engrave the hypnotic spell directly into his eye with magic.
The runic lines resembled delicate, glowing script, and each line felt like his eye was being drenched in lava.
But he had stuck through it.
Now, looking at his reflection, Alex was impressed.
“Wow… I didn’t expect the color of my eyes… to change…”
He examined his left eye.
The iris had turned a soft pink instead of his usual brown.
“I don’t like it… Brown and pink… What a weird combination,” Alex muttered.
“I am sorry the color isn’t to your liking, Master…” Medea said quietly.
Alex chuckled.
“Well, you’re oddly apologetic for something like this…”
“You are my life now… I have to serve Master to his utmost desire,” Medea replied.
“Does this eye work on Servants?” Alex asked.
Medea shivered slightly.
“Yes… But… some… may resist it,” she answered.
Alex turned to her.
“Talk to me about Rule Breaker.”
Medea nodded.
“As I explained before, it is a mere regular dagger… But it has the added effect of canceling any and all magic… regardless of form, shape, or design.
Any and all magic can be dispelled with it.”
“Yes… I heard all that… But what I want to know… is whether it can dispel our contract?
As Master and Servant,” Alex said.
Medea shivered visibly at the question.
“Yes… Generally speaking… But I cannot do that… to our contract… I was… denied that ability.
Our contract is the only thing Rule Breaker cannot break,” she admitted.
“Ah… I see… That’s why you’re so eager to serve?
As a Servant… you’re weak in comparison to others.
Since your magic requires long preparation, not only that… your strongest weapon is rendered useless,” Alex observed.
Medea shivered even more and lowered herself in a deep bow.
“Not at all, Master…!
I serve because it is my duty…!
I would never think of betraying you.”
“Hmm… Maybe… But are you willing to prove that?” Alex asked.
She bowed deeper.
“Anything… I’ll do anything to prove it, Master…”
“Then… allow me to hypnotize you with the eyes.
You said some may resist it… It means you can not resist it if you so allow it…” Alex said.
“So… let me hypnotize you… to prove you are a willing servant of your Master,” he continued.
Medea stayed quiet for a moment, then spoke softly.
“Okay… If Master wishes it so…”
Alex grinned.
“Well… Looks like I have my first guinea pig to try this on…”
Medea looked at him, removed her robe to reveal her purple hair and eyes, and said, “Look me in the eye, and desire absolute control over me, Master… And it shall be done…”
Alex looked at her, then reached out and placed her robe back on her shoulders.
“You’re already loyal enough… No need for all of this… I was just testing you.”
He turned and walked out of the room.
Medea stood there, shocked.
Medusa began to dissipate into her spirit form, speaking a few final words before vanishing.
‘Master… is a good man… Serve him well… And you’ll find what you desire… He may demand absolute obedience… But in exchange, he’ll offer you a freedom you never thought possible.’
Medea looked at the spot where Medusa had been and nodded slowly.
She too faded into spirit form.
…
Entering Nocturne, every single one of Amunet’s men was now respectful of Alex.
They opened doors for him and offered services such as women and drinks.
Of course, Alex didn’t care about any of that.
He moved straight to the top floor, heading for Amunet’s office.
She was waiting for him.
The moment he entered, she stood up quickly.
“Alex!
Welcome!
Just like you said, the plans you put in place were quite perfect for our operation.
And just as you asked, I took care of the other gangs you left for us… It was hard work, but my men were able to handle it…”
Alex ignored her and walked behind her desk, sitting in her chair.
He placed his foot up on the desk and said, “Sit.”
She sighed and sat down in the chair opposite him — the seat usually reserved for visitors, not for her.
“The first shipment will start next week.
Then from then on, a shipment will come every three days, just like you planned,” she continued.
“Good… Good…” Alex replied.
“Now… then… Let me ask… Amunet… How do you feel about our relationship?”
“…Well… It just started, but I have high hopes… The money we’ll be making will allow us to expand, gain more men, and dominate Central City…” she said.
“I don’t like it… Personally…” Alex stated.
Amunet’s eyes widened.
“Wh… Why?”
Alex looked at her.
His left eye began to shine with a soft pink glow as the hypnosis took effect.
“Tell me… how do you plan on betraying me?” he asked.
“I’d wait for you to fully trust me.
I’d offer my body and love, and even start calling you Master.
Serve you sexually as much as you desire.
Try and take advantage of your desire to be a Master… While secretly gathering power.
I’d partner up with someone outside of our operation — someone strong, or an assassin.
Then I’d take over,” Amunet answered, the words spilling out without any filter.
She realized what she had just said and stuttered.
“I… I didn’t… mean…”
Alex merely sighed.
“Not a bad plan… Unfortunately for you, you’d be hard pressed to find someone stronger, or an assassin that can take me on… But I like your thinking…”
“But… From now on… You serve… Not because of the money… Rather… Deep in your mind, you serve because you desire me.
I am everything in this world for you… Your Master, god, owner, king — whatever you desire.
My words are like gospel to you.
Your entire life has no purpose… other than serving me.
However, you will never show this outside of us being alone.
All your actions are to serve me, but your men must think you’re still in control — that you and I are business partners, not Master and slave… Got it?”
His left eye shone brighter with pink light.
Both of Amunet’s eyes mirrored the glow for a moment before she answered in a calm, obedient tone.
“Yes… Master.”
He smiled.
“Well then… Tell me… Amunet… What is your plan of betraying me?”
She looked confused.
“I’d rather kill myself than betray you, Master…”
“Is that so?” Alex smiled wider.
“Get up.
Lock the door… And crawl on the floor like a dog.”
She nodded without hesitation, walked over to lock the door, then dropped to all fours and crawled toward him, stopping obediently at his feet.
“Good girl… Now serve.”
Amunet moved forward, unbuttoned his pants, and began providing her oral services.
“Phase one of the plan… Done,” Alex said quietly as he placed his hand on the back of her head, forcing her deeper and deeper.
He thought to himself, ‘That god… He was right… I truly do thrive on this… Hedonism, power… Control… The thrill of the hunt… Killing a god, eh… Well then… Let’s move on to phase two of the plan.’
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