Chapter 197: An Acting Ploy

"Okay, that's it for the instruction and I hope you can complete that task otherwise, I don't mind creating a bloodbath." Krista Dragoon said after an hour of talking.

The rest of the members of the Kaiso family were dazed but still nodded their heads in the end.

"We shall comply with our new patriarch's order!"

They shouted in unison and Krista Dragoon nodded her head. After torturing them with the gravitational pressure, they have become timid and with the coin at hand, they can no longer go against her.

Krista Dragoon stepped out of the room and ordered William Kaiso from behind, "I'll leave this family matters to you as you shall be the known patriarch for others while I'll stay unknown as Princess Krista only."

Krista Dragoon is now the leader of the Kaiso family but she would rather keep it a secret until her power is strong enough to confront the Empress. 

William Kaiso understood his patriarchal position was fake without any authority. "I understand Princess Krista, you can rest assured that I will manage the Kaiso family well until you return."

Krista Dragoon didn't turn around to reply as she exited the room, with her destination clear.

'Zen, Angela, and Leila, you three heartless people. Just you wait.' Krista Dragoon said inwardly as she clenched her fist in anger.

Meanwhile, Zen who was currently busy admiring the swimsuit on Leila Dragoon and Angela stumbled slightly.

"What happened Zen?" Angela turned around and glanced at him when he stopped passing the ball.

Zen managed to use his mana to condense a ball that is akin to a beach volleyball for them to play and Leila Dragoon was surprised by such a thing when she arrived here.

Thus, they've been playing it for the past hours with Zen constantly taking some advantage of them but now that he lost focus, Angela became concerned.

Zen didn't reply for a few moments before getting off the pool and glancing at them. 

"Hurry up and change into proper clothes. My shadow has just informed me that Krista has finished chatting with those annoying bitches." Zen exclaimed in a panicked mode, as he quickly changed his clothes.

Angela and Leila Dragoon paled when they heard his word as they got off the pool before changing to their original clothes.

Afterward, they all sat in a chair, seemingly in deep thought as they chatted about the next plan about assimilating other noble families.

At the same time, Krista Dragoon arrived at the scene and saw their serious expression as they discussed important stuff.

Krista Dragoon narrowed her eyes as she became suspicious of their attitude and behavior. '

'Knowing this little lass Leila, there's no way she can remain focused when discussing politics. As for Angela, she's still too green to understand these kinds of things.' Krista dragoon said inwardly before focusing on Zen.

Krista Dragoon would never believe that he is willing to discuss politics and their next plan when he could have done that in the secret room.

Thus, she made a final conclusion against the current ploy in front of her.

'Your acting sucks and if you think I will fall for it then I'm not Krista Dragoon.' Krista Dragoon sneered inwardly before she saw a glimpse of a swimsuit hiding under a chair.

'Act natural, Leila,' Zen tried to warn Leila Dragoon with his eyesight when he could sense Krista Dragoon walking toward her.

Leila Dragoon remained calm and held the same expression as she smiled at Krista Dragoon.

"Sister Krista, you finished discussing things with the Kaiso family. We're almost done with our planning as well." Leila Dragoon exclaimed happily, winning some cheer from Zen secretly as he praised her acting skills.

However, Krista Dragoon held a deadpan expression as she pinched her cheeks.

"ow oW OW What are you doing Sister Krista?" Leila Dragoon screamed in pain as her cheek was being pulled out by Krista Dragoon.

Leila Dragoon showed a pitiful and wrongful expression at Krista Dragoon, almost like she was asking what she did to deserve this treatment.

Krista Dragoon became more irritated at her innocent look if it weren't for her messy cover.

Krista Dragoon lowered down and picked up a swimsuit as she asked, "What is this swimsuit doing under your chair, Leila?"

Zen paled and Angela became frightened when Leila Dragoon managed to mess up with the most ridiculous and beginner mistake.

She couldn't even cover up her crime perfectly and is exposed by Krista Dragoon.

'Shit, that's direct evidence. No explanation is needed to prove her crime of playing around now. Sorry Leila, but you're the only one guilty, I have nothing to do with this.' Zen prayed for Leila's safety as he tried to sneak away.

BOOOM!

As Zen tried to sneak away, Krista Dragoon fired a lightning bolt at the front, stopping his path completely.

Zen swallowed nervously as he turned around and smiled at Krista Dragoon. 

"T-That was pretty dangerous Krista. Just a little bit closer and I would have been smoked by that lightning bolt." Zen chuckled softly, hoping to ease the tension.

"Enough with your jokes because I'm not in the mood for it." Krista Dragoon scoffed as she glared at Leila Dragoon and Angela.

"You two, decide for yourself. Should I punish the two of you or Zen alone?" Krista Dragoon asked with a menacing smile, causing both of them to feel goosebumps appearing in their arms.

Zen tried to speak and stop her nonsense that could possibly mean death for him.

However, before he can even open his mouth, Krista Dragoon's lightning bolt was right in front of his face, causing Zen to keep his mouth shut with his hand raised up in surrender mode.

Angela and Leila Dragoon started trembling in fear from the ruthless behavior of Krista Dragoon.

They glanced at each other and nodded their heads. 

"We choose the latter, punish Zen only." They shouted aloud as they ran away from the scene, leaving an ashen face Zen alone with Krista Dragoon who is emitting a murderous aura.

Zen cried inwardly as Krista Dragoon approached him closer. 

'Haha….. Shit'