Chapter 106: The Dream

After leaving Zhang Wen’s room, Irina recalled the shoe she had lost in the woods. However, the surrounding area was too dark for her to see clearly, forcing her to crawl on the ground just to make out her surroundings. Crawling slowly, Irina searched the small forest repeatedly, but found nothing at all.

Just as Irina was about to give up, she suddenly heard Zhang Wen’s voice from behind: “Hey! Are you looking for this?”

Startled, Irina turned around quickly and saw Zhang Wen standing behind her, smiling as he dangled her missing high heel from his finger.

“When did you find it?” Irina demanded loudly, a mix of embarrassment and anger rising within her. Seeing her precious shoe held so casually by Zhang Wen made Irina feel as though not only the shoe, but her foot and body were being tainted.

“Of course, I found it when you started crawling around looking for it,” Zhang Wen said with a grin that infuriated Irina. “Irina, you crawling around in the woods just now was really amusing!”

Zhang Wen’s final words exploded in Irina’s ears like thunder, making her tremble.

“Give it back!” Overwhelmed by unbearable humiliation, Irina stared at Zhang Wen’s right hand and suddenly screamed as she lunged forward. Zhang Wen effortlessly stepped aside, letting Irina crash to the ground. As Irina lay there in disgrace, Zhang Wen laughed and walked toward his cabin.

“Don’t run!” Irina desperately chased after him and lunged again, but Zhang Wen once again dodged her attack with ease.

“Irina, you really don’t know how to take a lesson. You attacked me twice in a row, trying to take my life. Do you know what Od would do to you if he found out? You’re the one who ran to Governor Temiso to oppose him! Look,” Zhang Wen smiled, pulling a small device from the high heel as though performing a magic trick.

“The Eye of Truth!” Irina exclaimed in horror, recognizing the device in Zhang Wen’s hand.

“That’s right. Everything you did just now has been recorded,” Zhang Wen laughed. “You can just wait to spend the rest of your life in the governor’s dungeon.”

“No… please, give it back!” Irina screamed again as she lunged at Zhang Wen.

“Haha! Come on, come on! The evidence keeps piling up! At this rate, you might not even make it to the governor’s prison—you might be sold directly to the slave market as a female slave!” Zhang Wen laughed loudly, dodging all of Irina’s desperate attacks.

“Give it back, give it back!” Irina’s frantic attacks drained her strength. She collapsed at Zhang Wen’s feet, desperately shouting at him. Overwhelming fear, humiliation, and regret left Irina barely able to breathe.

“Give it back? What dream are you dreaming? Isn’t this all your own doing?” Zhang Wen’s contemptuous gaze swept over Irina’s body.

It was only then that Irina realized her clothes, already disheveled from their struggle, had been completely torn off during the fight. Now she was completely naked, with even the white silk panties she had been wearing partially torn away. Her entire body lay exposed under Zhang Wen’s scornful gaze.

“Ahh!” Irina screamed desperately, trying to cover herself. But Zhang Wen easily pinned her hands down, leaving her completely helpless.

“What do you want from me?” Irina shouted at Zhang Wen.

“No, the question is what you want from me. Look at yourself now! You’re worse than the lowest female slave!” Zhang Wen’s words made Irina feel as though she were plunging into a bottomless abyss of darkness. Irina broke down.

“Yes! It’s all my fault! I’m sorry! Please, let me go!” Irina begged desperately.

“Oh? Now you’re begging me? Good!” Zhang Wen laughed as he tore away Irina’s last remaining shred of clothing.

“No! Please, don’t!” Irina screamed as she desperately squeezed her legs together, overwhelmed by unbearable shame.

“Don’t? Are you saying you don’t want this and would rather I hand it over to Od? Fine then!” Zhang Wen stood up, raising the Eye of Truth in his left hand before turning to leave.

“No! Don’t go!” A surge of fear instantly overwhelmed her sense of shame as Irina cried out, throwing herself forward to cling desperately to Zhang Wen’s legs.

Zhang Wen stopped with a contemptuous smile. That smile made Irina’s body tremble. Her naked body lying at the feet of a man, Irina knew how degrading she must look in that moment. But she had completely surrendered. As long as Zhang Wen would give her back the Eye of Truth, Irina was willing to do anything!

Zhang Wen’s gaze swept over Irina’s naked body, lingering on every inch of her skin. Irina clearly saw the lust and contempt in Zhang Wen’s eyes, as though he were looking at a prostitute with a clearly marked price.

Yet, what made Irina feel most ashamed wasn’t Zhang Wen’s gaze itself, but rather the fact that instead of anger, she felt an inexplicable sense of relief. At least this man still had interest in what she had to offer. She still had something to trade!

Irina watched helplessly as Zhang Wen reached out and touched her naked body, his hand sliding from her neck down to her breasts. The sensation of his hand made Irina cry out—not from disgust, but from pleasure! Irina had once again been betrayed by her own body! And the last time, the only other time this had happened, was aboard the spaceship returning to Casares, when she had faced this very same man.

Zhang Wen’s hand continued to slide downward, and Irina’s body trembled. It felt as though a fire were burning inside her, threatening to reduce her to ashes. Irina felt fear, but also an irresistible longing!

Yet Zhang Wen’s hand slowed, and slowed again… His lips curled upward as though deliberately mocking her. Irina could already feel the ecstatic sensation just within reach, but Zhang Wen deliberately withheld that final touch…

Desperate, Irina fought against the shame threatening to consume her and subtly began to sway her shapely hips, silently praying that Zhang Wen wouldn’t notice her movements.

As Irina moved, the almost maddening pleasure grew closer and closer. Just as Irina trembled, preparing to receive the bliss that would send her to heaven… Zhang Wen’s voice suddenly sounded in her ear like a devil’s whisper.

“Hey! Irina, you really are a dirty, slutty whore! Nice hip movement!”

He knew! Irina suddenly lifted her head, desperately pleading with her eyes. She had surrendered! Completely and utterly surrendered! She had cast aside all dignity, endured shame to this extent—Zhang Wen couldn’t abandon her at the final moment!

“Oh? Are you begging me now? Kneel down and lick my toes!”

Tears streamed from Irina’s eyes. She surrendered once again. She vaguely remembered that she had once said these very words to Zhang Wen on the planet Fira! But now, she was the one kneeling at Zhang Wen’s feet, like the most obedient female slave, sticking out her tongue.

The moment Irina’s tongue extended, the ecstasy she had longed for finally arrived. And this time, the intensity of the orgasm was so overwhelming that Irina felt as though her very soul were drowning in waves of pleasure!

“Ahhhh…!” Irina screamed in a voice like crying, suddenly sitting up. She desperately squeezed her legs together, her mind completely overwhelmed by the unprecedented pleasure. Irina felt a warm, wet flow gush from the most shameful part of her body. Intense shame enveloped her.

“Don’t look…” Irina begged in a hoarse, sobbing voice, her body arching upward in pursuit of the irresistible pleasure before collapsing back down helplessly.

“Phew… phew…” It was a long while before Irina finally caught her breath, opening her eyes and sitting up again.

Morning sunlight filtered through the curtains into the room. In the mirror across from her, Irina saw her passionate, sexy body still flushed pink from the experience.

Only then did Irina remember that after leaving Zhang Wen’s place, she hadn’t even thought to look for the shoe again but had walked barefoot all the way back to her apartment. And as soon as she arrived, she had immediately taken off her clothes and gone to rest.

Yet the “experience” she had just undergone remained vivid in her mind. The endless shame and the heaven-like pleasure still lingered in Irina’s body.

“Again with this dream, damn it! Damn it! Damn it!…” Irina covered her full, shapely breasts with humiliation, squeezing her long legs together as she angrily cursed. A sudden strong, pungent odor wafting through the air made Irina’s face twist in the same expression of shame she had worn in her dream.

Since the day she had been humiliated by Zhang Wen aboard the spaceship, Irina had frequently experienced similar dreams. But a situation as intense as the one she had experienced last night was unprecedented! Whether it was the humiliation Zhang Wen had inflicted on her in the dream or the physical pleasure, even recalling it now made Irina feel a soul-shaking sense of shame. Especially at the end, when Irina had done that final act in her dream—it made Irina feel as though she couldn’t even breathe!

“No! No! It’s not over yet. I still have a chance…” Irina muttered to herself, pinching her right arm hard until the pain gradually calmed her down.

As Irina sat muttering to herself and pinching her arm, Zhang Wen, unaware that he had been the male lead in Irina’s dream, closed the door behind him and left his small cabin under the bright morning sunlight.

The minor trouble Irina had brought hadn’t affected Zhang Wen much. However, another matter was particularly troubling him.

It was all because of that woman named Liria he had met on the planet Fira a few days ago. That woman, who seemed like a gentle beauty on the surface, was actually a schemer! After handing him the issue of Agate’s enrollment, she had simply walked away and left everything to him!

Of course, Zhang Wen didn’t want to get involved in Agate’s affairs. But he couldn’t ignore it either! Agate’s identity was known only to Zhang Wen in Casares; even Governor Temiso was unaware.

Given Agate’s temper and his “talent” in psychic arts, if he were to enter Almeythas Academy and end up under the tutelage of some unsuspecting psychic arts instructor, he’d probably be expelled within days. Then, Liria, far away in the imperial capital, could conveniently ignore the matter, while Zhang Wen, also at Almeythas Academy, would be the one left in trouble!

Damn that woman… She didn’t even spend anything to manipulate others! With just a few words and a few smiles, she had passed such a big burden onto him. Zhang Wen’s opinion of Liria had completely reversed—his initial admiration had turned into deep hatred.

Merciful heavens! Ever since Linoa left, Zhang Wen hadn’t formed any connections with the instructors in the psychic arts department! How was he supposed to find a psychic arts instructor who would turn a blind eye to Agate without revealing his identity?

Lost in thought, Zhang Wen walked along the long academy avenue toward the entrance of the physical arts department center.

Two months ago, when Zhang Wen first arrived at the physical arts department center of Almeythas Academy to register as an instructor, he had been met with nothing but coldness.

Except for the clerk who registered him, no one spoke to Zhang Wen, the man about to become their colleague. Every physical arts instructor who saw Zhang Wen wore a smile that seemed to mock a fool.

But two months later, when Zhang Wen stepped into this building for the second time, the reception he received was completely different.

The moment Zhang Wen pushed open the door to the center, two physical arts instructors, who seemed to have been waiting by the entrance, immediately approached.

“Ah! Teacher Zhang Wen! You’re finally here! You’re really early today! Would you like a drink to refresh yourself? I’ll go get one for you right away!” The two instructors fussed over him with such warmth that Xiao Xi, following behind Zhang Wen, nearly broke out in goosebumps.

Then, another seven or eight physical arts instructors rushed out from the corridor shouting greetings. Like stars surrounding the moon, they surrounded Zhang Wen and escorted him into the meeting room with flattery all the way.

Inside the meeting room, the physical arts department’s leader, Instructor Xin, and his right-hand man, Fox, also smiled warmly at Zhang Wen, showing none of their previous arrogance.

Although Instructor Xin had always been seen as a muscular brute with no brains, having mastered physical arts to the Saint level and becoming the chief instructor of Almeythas Academy’s physical arts department meant he wasn’t a fool after all. Besides, Instructor Xin had Fox, a smart strategist who always knew how to read situations.

After Zhang Wen won the competition against Temis Academy, his position at Almeythas Academy had become unshakable. It was only a matter of time before the word “assistant” was removed from his title as “assistant instructor.” If not for Zhang Wen’s short tenure and lack of seniority at Almeythas Academy, given his popularity in Casares, even if Governor Temiso directly appointed Zhang Wen as the chief instructor of the physical arts department, no one would dare oppose it.
Therefore, if Instructor Xin still insists on opposing Zhang Wen and forces Governor Temiso to choose between Instructor Xin and Zhang Wen, Governor would undoubtedly ask Instructor Xin to pack his bags and leave.

Speaking of which, since Zhang Wen is so capable and has no ambition to compete for the position of Chief Instructor of the Martial Arts Department, why would Instructor Xin and Fox have any reason to oppose him? If Zhang Wen could comfortably teach in the Martial Arts Department and help elevate its reputation, wouldn’t they finally be able to hold their heads high in front of those arrogant bastards from the Psychic Arts Department?

Once these thoughts were clarified, it’s no wonder that Instructor Xin’s attitude toward Zhang Wen underwent a complete 180-degree turn.

After lavishing Zhang Wen with flattery, Instructor Xin and the other martial arts instructors finally took their seats and began discussing the formal agenda.

Previously, the instructors of the Martial Arts Department at Almيثus Academy had never worried about the academy’s instructor evaluations.

Everyone knew how terrible the Martial Arts Department at Almيثus Academy was. The instructors were poor quality, and the students were even worse! If the academy seriously considered firing all the instructors, the Martial Arts Department could just close down entirely. Even searching the entire empire, there were very few high-level martial artists willing to come to this cursed place to teach.

However, the situation is different now. Zhang Wen and the Martial Arts Department team’s performance on the planet Fira had been witnessed by the entire empire. Even the most critical among the instructors had to give a thumbs-up and admit that Zhang Wen and his students did a great job after watching that thrilling match.

With such a match as their foundation, the Martial Arts Department at Almيثus Academy was no longer the laughingstock it once was. Facing the upcoming evaluations, the instructors couldn’t help but worry whether the academy might seize the opportunity to fire them all and recruit a batch of newer, better instructors.

“Cough!” Seeing the anxiety in his subordinates’ eyes, Instructor Xin coughed loudly again, drawing everyone’s attention back to himself.

“Don’t worry, everyone. Although this year’s instructor evaluation has been moved up, the process won’t be much different from previous years. Headmaster Jackfrit is on medical leave, so the evaluation of the Martial Arts Department will likely still be overseen by me and Instructor Fox.” Instructor Xin raised both hands and smiled broadly, trying to reassure the instructors.

However, Instructor Xin also understood that the real authority over the Martial Arts Department’s fate now rested in Zhang Wen’s hands. This was also the instructors’ greatest concern. If Zhang Wen personally approached Dean Oude and requested a major overhaul of the department, replacing the current instructors with a new batch to better support his work, Oude would certainly not refuse Zhang Wen’s request.

Therefore, after Instructor Xin finished speaking, not only did the other instructors turn their eyes toward Zhang Wen, but Instructor Xin himself also kindly turned to ask, “What do you think, Teacher Zhang?”

“Hehe! Instructor Xin, I’m just an assistant instructor. As for the academy’s instructor evaluations, it’s perfectly fine for you and Instructor Fox to make the decisions. I have no objections.” Zhang Wen smiled and nodded at Instructor Xin.

“Oh!” As soon as Zhang Wen made his stance clear, the atmosphere in the meeting room instantly relaxed. Under the guidance of Instructor Xin and Fox, the discussion quickly shifted toward a more optimistic and forward-looking direction…

Thus, the meeting of the Martial Arts Department concluded in a harmonious and cheerful atmosphere. Satisfied instructors dispersed, and Zhang Wen also left the central building of the Martial Arts Department, blending into the crowd.

“Hey! Perverted instructor! Yeah, I’m talking to you! Perverted instructor!” However, Zhang Wen had barely walked a short distance along the academy’s main road when he heard the voice of the red-haired guy—the one person who currently gave him the biggest headache.

Agate’s shout caused the martial arts instructors on the academy’s main road to look around curiously. Naturally, they were eager to know who exactly was the “perverted instructor” Agate was referring to.

Zhang Wen, of course, continued walking with his head down, showing no intention of even glancing back at Agate.

Unfortunately for Zhang Wen, Agate had no intention of letting him escape. Soon, Agate spotted Zhang Wen in the crowd and shouted as he chased after him.

“Hey! Perverted instructor, I’m talking to you! Did you really think you could run away?” Agate grabbed Zhang Wen’s shoulder from behind.

All the martial arts instructors immediately stared at Zhang Wen in shock. Under the glaring eyes of everyone present, Zhang Wen almost had the urge to punch Agate flat on the spot.

“Agate…” After holding back for a while, Zhang Wen finally managed to squeeze out the three syllables from his throat.

“Huh? Where are you taking me?” Agate loudly retorted in reply.

“Shut up! Just follow me!” Zhang Wen glared fiercely at Agate and quickly walked toward his residence.

“Hey! Why are you walking so fast?” Agate hurriedly caught up with Zhang Wen, grumbling loudly.

“When did you arrive in Casares?” After shaking off the group of martial arts instructors who were watching curiously, Zhang Wen finally slowed his pace and gritted his teeth as he asked Agate.

“This morning. Oh! Where’s Xiaoxi? I came from your place earlier, but why didn’t I see her there?”

“Pfft! You sister-complex freak! How could you possibly find Xiaoxi at your place? She’s obviously staying in the girls’ dormitory!” Zhang Wen was almost at a loss for words when dealing with Agate.

“Ahh! Right! If I saw Xiaoxi at your dormitory… doing this and that… no! I’d definitely kill you! You pervert!!” Agate was caught in a horrifying fantasy.

As Agate shouted, a few girls just happened to be passing by. The moment they heard him, their eyes turned toward Zhang Wen with a strange expression, before they quickly fled in a panic.

“Ahh… Could it be that Zhang Wen from the Martial Arts Department has such interests?”

“Ahh! My idol is ruined!” Zhang Wen’s excellent hearing allowed him to vaguely catch the murmurs of the girls as they ran away.

“Shut up! Agate! If you dare to say another word, I’ll stuff you into a psychic combat machine and blast you into outer space along with a billion units of psychic energy!” Zhang Wen gritted his teeth and threatened Agate.

“Tch!” Agate sulkily shut his mouth. After all, he still had to be under Zhang Wen’s supervision for the next few years, and it wouldn’t benefit him to truly anger Zhang Wen.

“Do you want to see Xiaoxi? Then keep your mouth shut and follow me!” Zhang Wen waved at Agate.

“Ah! That’s great! What are we waiting for? Let’s go!” Agate joyfully agreed.

“Oh! Right! I just remembered.” But not far down the road, Agate suddenly stopped again.

“What now?” Zhang Wen helplessly turned around.

“Just now, when I was at your doorstep, I met a woman. She said she’s the manager of the Kemal Arena and asked me to let you know you should go to the arena as soon as possible. I mean, since when have you become friends with the manager of the Kemal Arena?”

“Angel? What does she want from me?” Zhang Wen was taken aback. He didn’t answer Agate but instead muttered to himself.

Soon after, Zhang Wen and Agate arrived at the entrance of the girls’ dormitory at Almيثus Academy. As one of the recent martial arts instructors, Zhang Wen had little difficulty convincing the middle-aged dorm supervisor to contact Xiaoxi’s room.

However, to Zhang Wen’s surprise, the communicator in Xiaoxi’s room remained unanswered.

“What’s going on?” Agate started pacing anxiously. “Didn’t Xiaoxi say she had some kind of strange connection with you, that she couldn’t stay too far away from you? How could she have gone out alone?”

“You idiot! Haven’t you heard? We’ve already found a temporary solution for Xiaoxi’s condition. I can replenish her battle energy, allowing her to move freely for about half a day. That little girl probably came to me early this morning to get recharged.”

“So you’re saying Xiaoxi went out?”

“Exactly! She might even be out with Amelice. Big sister, could you please contact Amelice’s room and see if that young lady is there?” Zhang Wen asked the dorm supervisor again.

“No problem.” The supervisor readily helped Zhang Wen call Amelice’s room. As expected, they learned from Amelice’s roommate that Amelice had taken Xiaoxi out early in the morning.

“That little brat!” Agate growled angrily. “What if she runs into danger while she’s out?”

“I mean, Agate… you’re really taking this sister complex thing too far, aren’t you?” Zhang Wen rolled his eyes at Agate. “Do you really need to worry about Xiaoxi running into danger? Shouldn’t the people who run into her be the ones worrying about their safety?”

“Hmph! How could you possibly understand a brother’s feelings?” Agate defiantly crossed his arms in front of his chest.

“Alright, alright. Suit yourself.” Zhang Wen sighed helplessly. “Anyway, since Xiaoxi went out with Amelice, I think she won’t be back until at least dinner time. The battle energy I gave her will be almost used up by then. If you want to wait, you can stay here alone. I still have to go to the arena.”

“You go ahead!” Agate stubbornly sat down nearby.

Seeing this, Zhang Wen shrugged and left the girls’ dormitory alone. However, he had barely taken a few steps when he saw Agate, his face flushed red, chasing after him again.

“Cough! I’ll just go with you.” Agate tried his best to appear calm.

“Hey! I mean, the mighty Flame Devil, getting chased by a few little girls from Almيثus Academy?” Zhang Wen grinned mischievously.

“Tch! As if that could ever happen? Do you even know who you’re talking to?” Agate puffed out his chest, trying to look intimidating.

“Ah! Hey there, handsome boy, don’t run away! Let me touch the sword on your back, just for a second!” Several excited girls came running out from the dormitory hall.

In Almيثus Academy, where the martial arts department was notoriously weak, a boy like Agate, carrying a sword taller than himself and walking around, was rarer than a living dinosaur!

“Quick! Let’s go!” Agate’s face changed dramatically as he turned around and fled like the wind.

“Hahaha! So you’ve finally met your match, Agate!” Zhang Wen secretly burst into laughter and followed Agate out of Almيثus Academy.