The Lazy Swordmaster - Chapter 4 - The Poisoned Soup

Ethan Blackwood wasn’t used to being defied. As the CEO of a global empire, he crushed obstacles with a single glance. But when Lily Anderson stood before him, her chin lifted in quiet defiance, and something in him snapped. “Sign the contract,” he said, his voice like ice. “30 days. You’ll obey every command. After that, you’re free.”She hesitated, her fingers trembling as she gripped the pen. “And if I refuse?”His smirk was cold, but his eyes burned. “Then you’ll spend the rest of your life paying off your father’s debts. Your choice.”Trapped, Lily signed. But she vowed one thing: she wouldn’t let him break her.From the first day, their clash was electric. He demanded perfection; she gave him rebellion. “You think you can control me?” she spat, after he criticized her for being late.Ethan stepped closer, his presence overwhelming. “I don’t just control you. Lily, I own you.”But as the days passed, the lines between them blurred. Late nights in his penthouse turned into whispered conversations. His cold demeanor cracked, revealing glimpses of a man haunted by his past. One night, after a heated argument, he pinned her against the wall, his breath hot against her ear. “Why do you fight me so much?”Her voice trembled. “Because I’m afraid if I stop, I’ll lose myself to you.”Their connection deepened, but danger loomed. Secrets from Ethan’s past resurfaced, threatening to destroy everything. When Lily discovered the truth behind his obsession with her, she confronted him. “Was I just a pawn in your game? A way to settle an old score?”His eyes darkened with pain. “You were never just a game, Lily. You’re the only thing that’s ever felt real.”As the final days of their contract approached, their bond was tested like never before. Enemies closed in, and trust hung by a thread. Could they overcome the shadows of their pasts, or would their love crumble under the weight of secrets and pride?

Volume 1: Spaceship's RetrievalVolume 2: Returning to Outer SpaceVolume 3: Empire's Descent: Space Aliens vs Magicians[Completed Book ][ A 20-chapter side story about MC's love life will be uploaded at a later date. ]*****A planet that was not recorded in the database containing records of almost all human discoveries in thousands of years. This is where Wallace has to live and survive until he discovers a way home.He was left with a damaged spaceship that can only be used as a shelter now. Equipped with his bio-armor, laser gun, and other advanced technology equipment, he was confident that he can somehow survive in this world. But there is something here that is not existing in many galaxies that humans have conquered... magic.Unfortunately for him, before he could explore the new world that resembles Earth, he died.*******Yes, the whole volume 1 was for the sake of retrieving the spaceship aside from world-building, etc.There will be a lot of unanswered questions or missing information at the beginning but don't worry... everything is planned and will be revealed in later chapters.Also, the first half of the first volume was inspired by 6 or so animes and 4 other novels. Good luck finding them.Thanks for reading![ P.S. This is my first book so please keep it in mind. I hope you consider reading all free chapters first. Anyway, I assure you that my writing will get better as the story goes. ]

Obsessive pro gamer Riyo Takahashi—known as ‘Mr. Unreadable’ over the gaming community, used to indulge himself in the pleasure of BR games. After being persuaded by his childhood friend, he decided to play a certain Virtual World MMORPG which became overhyped after the latest 2.7 patch update—especially when the powerful NxGEN Engine took over its servers.However, when Riyo Takahashi began his new journey in the virtual fantasy of Arcana Dynasty Chronicles—ADC for short, he soon found that there had been an interception, preventing him from ever logging out. While the other players deliberately could log in or out, he remained stuck in the game.Instead of falling apart, he decided—no matter what— he would get back to his real world. However, with countless mysteries hidden within the virtual world—massive secret quests, unexpected rewards, and a Rank-Up System tied to an exclusive cheat skill—Riyo set out on his path to conquest. Whether it was limited-time Chronicle Events, Dynastic Singularity quests, or the Ultimate Conqueror Contest, he was determined to complete anything and everything. All to find his friends—who were far ahead of him in the same game—and return to IRL as quickly as possible.◦•●◉✿◉●•◦Additional Tags◦•●◉✿◉●•◦#LitRPG #FullDrive #Summoning #Beast Taming #Magic #Dragons #Elves #Demons #Spirits(Seraphylls) #Necromancy #Demons #Sorcerer #VRMMORPG #Spirit Beast Contract #Evolution #Angels #No Yuri #No NTR

If I calm down, the whole world will bow down! !

Every fighter is his tool to make money. The Lord of War is what people call him.

But he prefers to be called a businessman, a standard-bearer who leads special business to the top!

“The most meaningful thing I have done in my life is to depose Locke Martin!” – “World People Weekly”.

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