Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start? - Chapter 159

Chapter 159: Chapter159-The Dominating Slave Chain
Inside Ironkeep.

After listening quietly to Owen’s words, Stanley could only feel that the man before him had a will as strong as iron. There was no turning back now. He took a deep breath and asked seriously, “Is there anything you need me to help with after you leave?”

Having witnessed Owen perform miracles repeatedly and as a member of Azure Kingdom, Stanley now saw himself as being in the same boat as Owen.

Although Owen’s plan was bold and extremely risky, he had no choice but to support it.

Seeing that Stanley had accepted his plan, Owen thought for a moment before saying, “The news about me killing Middle Earth’s master-tier mages will spread soon. I hope you can explain today’s situation and my intentions to Leslie.”

Even though Owen was bringing many captives with him into Middle Earth, there was still a hint of concern in his heart. Middle Earth was vastly different from other kingdoms and regions, with magic that was more sophisticated, elements that were more abundant, and mages that were more numerous and powerful.

Owen himself was being extremely cautious and deliberate.

Stanley thought it over and realized that this was indeed the case.

If the news of the Middle Earth mages being killed leaked out, people would quickly start tracking Owen’s movements.

If that happened, all of Owen’s plans would fall apart—time was of the essence.

“Owen, I’ll relay everything exactly as it happened to Empress Leslie, but I can’t guarantee that she’ll stay out of this,” Stanley said seriously, as if suddenly realizing something.

Others might not understand Leslie or know how much she valued Owen, but Stanley’s intuition was sharp.

He vaguely felt that in Leslie’s heart, Owen was perhaps the most important person.

Compared to Owen, even the entire Azure Kingdom might be something she was willing to sacrifice.

He was worried that Leslie’s feelings for Owen might drag the entire Azure Kingdom into an endless abyss.

Owen merely smiled calmly at his words, “I trust Leslie, just as she trusts me. She will undoubtedly support all of my plans unconditionally.”

After Leslie shared the Dark Tower with him, she had completely considered him one of her own.

“By the way, Stanley, I’m planning to head to Middle Earth via Kyrik. You and the border troops need to be on full alert.”

Owen looked in the direction of Kyrik, his expression slightly solemn.

Stanley looked at Owen in shock, “Owen, sir, the two nations are currently at war. Isn’t it too risky to venture into Kyrik?”

Owen responded calmly, “There’s more than one portal leading from Middle Earth to the continent. Another one is located within Kyrik. Since Rachel didn’t come with the others, there’s a high probability she entered through Kyrik’s portal.”

Having learned from Owen about Rachel’s identity and status, Stanley nodded slightly. Given Owen’s current combat strength, it might be beneficial to suppress Kyrik along the way.

“Begin reorganizing the army and prepare to attack Kyrik. Although the Kyrik forces suffered a major defeat recently, that doesn’t mean they’ve lost. We’ve only been fighting a defensive war up until now. From this point on, prepare for the offensive.”

Hearing this, Stanley felt a surge of excitement.

He had always harbored a desire to attack Kyrik, but Kyrik was strong, and Azure Kingdom had been weaker, burdened by internal strife, and had been forced to remain on the defensive.

Now, with Owen and Leslie emerging as powerful leaders, his long-held wish might finally be realized.

…

Not long after, after resupplying at Ironkeep, Owen led Henry and the others in a grand procession toward Kyrik.

Following Owen, Henry and the others were all extremely respectful, their eyes filled with awe, not daring to breathe too loudly.

Owen’s display of strength, determination, and potential far exceeded their expectations.

Even in Middle Earth, they couldn’t find a genius to rival Owen.

Even Melodic Academy’s Rachel, despite having far greater resources and a more privileged background, couldn’t compare to Owen when they were of the same age!

In fact, given Owen’s current combat power, they believed that if he were to face Rachel, he might even stand a chance of winning.

And Owen had achieved all of this outside Middle Earth, in a barren land, not within Middle Earth itself, making his accomplishments at least ten times more difficult!

Upon reflection, they realized that Owen’s talent was even more impressive than that of Middle Earth’s top geniuses! The only thing he lacked was a strong background.

Someone like Owen, if made into an enemy, would be a nightmare.

But if made into a friend, he would undoubtedly bring endless hope to them and their families.

A person like this was either a great threat or a great asset!

Since they had now become Owen’s captives, some of the princes began to consider reconciling with him.

This would ensure their safety and potentially bring hope to their families.

“Owen, sir, I was disrespectful before. I have access to 10,000 magic crystals, which I can offer to you as an apology. What do you think?”

“10,000 magic crystals is generous, but for someone of Owen’s talent, that’s an insult! Owen, sir, when you reach Middle Earth, I have a treasure trove under my command, containing half a lifetime’s savings, which I would gladly give to you…”

Several princes began to fawn over Owen, hoping to gain his favor and ease tensions.

After all, if they could befriend Owen, his talent would surely propel him to great heights!

However, as they competed to offer gifts, Owen ignored them, finding their chatter extremely annoying. He was currently focused on browsing the system’s Fate Store.

“Silence!”

Owen glanced at them sideways.

Immediately, the princes shrank back in fear, like children caught saying something wrong, not daring to meet the gaze of an adult.

After they quickly fell silent, Owen’s attention returned to the Fate Store.

Since the last store refresh, the Fate Store had added many excellent items.

[Yin-Yang Reversal]: A special skill that perfectly combines dark magic and white magic, integrating them seamlessly. It allows large-scale manipulation of mana, and those who master it can fuse with the elements and become elemental beings!

Required Fate Points: 10,000.

[Godbreaker Needle]: A one-time-use special hidden weapon, designed to break the mind. It can even penetrate the mental defenses of a grandmaster-tier mage.

Required Fate Points: 10,000.

…

There were all sorts of magical artifacts, skills, and resources, enough to dazzle anyone’s eyes.

But what caught Owen’s attention the most was a black chain with runes flowing like ghostly light across it, emitting a twisted and evil aura.

[Slave Chain]: A demonic artifact that can forcibly enslave another’s will. Once fastened around someone’s neck, the wearer becomes their master’s servant…

The description was short but domineering.

Owen’s eyes lit up as he read the description. This chain perfectly suited his needs!

This thing was a bit like a BDSM chain from his previous life. Once it was placed around someone’s neck, it could forcibly establish a master-servant relationship.

Furthermore, once someone became a slave, they couldn’t move more than ten meters away from their master, or they would feel the searing flames of pain from deep within their soul.

They also couldn’t harm their master—if they tried, they would be frozen in place.

After rigorous training with the Slave Chain, even if the collar was removed, the person might still regard their former master as their lord. This was indeed something very useful!

Owen licked his lips.

These elite youths from Middle Earth might speak respectfully, but they would never truly submit to him.

With this chain, he wouldn’t have to worry about them pretending to be loyal.

Owen checked the required Fate Points… 6,000!

Then, he looked at his current balance, 13,450 points.

Fortunately, the required Fate Points were neither too much nor too little; Owen could afford it.

Without hesitation, Owen reached out and clicked the virtual system screen to confirm the purchase.

As soon as the purchase was completed, a special chain with runes appeared in his hand, exuding an intensely evil aura.

Just one glance at it made one feel as if their mind could be drawn into it, directly affecting their spirit.

At that moment, a commotion suddenly broke out among the group.