Seeing that Freya's mind was nearly burning out, Adrian Blake could not stand idly by any longer.
While using his magical power to heal her injuries, he also realized that he could no longer let this continue.
If Freya were to become nothing more than a tool that only knew how to "flatter" him, that was certainly not what he wanted.
What he needed was a submissive slave, a useful tool!
"Dream Demon Magic · Memory Manipulation!"
"Improved!"
After sealing away her past memories, Adrian Blake created a new personality for Freya.
To avoid attracting unwanted attention, he also used his "Improved" skill to change Freya's appearance.
With her new look, Freya's face became softer, and her demeanor no longer carried an air of superiority. Instead, she now exuded a peaceful and elegant aura.
Once all of this was done, Adrian carefully lifted her and laid her down gently.
Splash!
The sound of water could be heard nearby as Adrian scooped up some clear lake water to wash her delicate body.
Afterward, he dressed her in a new gown.
Like a Sleeping Beauty, Freya lay in front of him, motionless.
"This crazy beauty really needs this kind of treatment," Adrian muttered.
"Looking like this... she really does look more endearing."
He gently caressed her soft, fair cheek before lifting her into a princess carry.
With increased speed, he made his way toward the nearby town before sunset.
The destination he had agreed on with Anna was still quite far away.
Choosing not to stay in an inn, he instead brought Freya to the Time-Space Realm and also bound her to the portal to this realm.
Things had changed a lot in the Time-Space Realm.
Lush trees and vibrant meadows covered the barren land.
In an instant, Adrian summoned wood, and it flew toward him, forming a three-story small house.
After placing Freya on the bed, she slowly began to wake up.
With a confused look, she blinked her sleepy eyes, still flushed from sleep.
When she saw Adrian for the first time, a flicker of confusion crossed her eyes.
She lightly pressed her pink lips together and whispered, "Are you… Master Adrian?"
In her memories, Adrian had always been her master.
But upon seeing him, her body instinctively reacted with fear.
These conflicting emotions left her feeling disoriented.
Adrian stepped closer, lifting Freya's chin.
"Freya, do you hate your master?"
"No, Freya likes Master Adrian, likes you~"
"Just saying it isn't enough. You need to take real action."
"Real action? But Freya doesn't know what to do~"
"That's fine, I will teach you."
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Under Adrian's guidance, Freya eventually understood her identity and true nature.
With a smile full of happiness, she fell back into a deep sleep.
But this time, there was no fear on her face, only comfort and happiness.
[Ding! Freya's favorability has reached the threshold. Defeated the copy entry: Elemental Mage (Purple)]
[Favorability: 100 (-85)]
Adrian looked at the favorability displayed above Freya's head with surprise.
He remembered that Freya's favorability was supposed to be -95.
How was it that after teaching her, her favorability had increased?
Could it be that the current Freya could sense the feelings of the other Freya?
"Dual personalities... just thinking about it is thrilling."
Adrian was now very curious if he could steadily increase Freya's favorability.
If he did, and unsealed her personality, how would she react?
He was growing more and more "excited," so he gently picked up the still-sleeping Freya and continued his tender teaching.
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The next morning, only Adrian was heading toward the town of Ranallita.
Freya was still too weakened and needed time to recuperate in the Time-Space Realm.
Although Adrian had used magic to heal her "internal injuries," her body was still fragile and needed time to recover.
Back in the royal palace, news of Freya's disappearance had already spread.
Rumors were circulating, questioning whether the two heroes were dead or if demons had invaded the palace.
"It seems like no one suspects me, which is good," Adrian thought to himself. "If I stay hidden, the old king probably won't make a move."
Recalling the truly disgusting old king, Adrian was glad not to have been exposed. Without certainty, he wasn't willing to confront him.
With this thought, Adrian quickened his pace.
What would take normal adventurers four or five days, Adrian completed in just one hour.
As he looked toward Ranallita, over thirty kilometers away, Adrian slowed his pace.
"Emerald Eyes!"
Using his Emerald Eyes, Adrian searched the nearby forest for herbs.
The magic knowledge he had gained from defeating the old mage and acquiring the Magic Scholar (Blue) entry not only enhanced his understanding of magic but also provided him with many useful spells.
One spell in particular, Alchemy Magic, caught his attention.
"Alchemy magic can extract the essence of herbs and blend or dilute their medicinal properties."
Thanks to the information provided by his Emerald Eyes, Adrian skillfully brewed a potion of restorative elixir.
To create the precious Panacea, mountain herbs alone were not enough.
With great excitement, Adrian called Freya out of the Time-Space Realm and fed her a bottle of the elixir to test its effectiveness.
As the restorative potion entered her mouth, Freya's injuries began to heal rapidly.
The red marks all over her body healed at an astonishing rate.
"Mmm~~~ This feels so good, Master."
Freya stretched lazily, her curvaceous body fully displayed in front of Adrian.
Seeing this effect, Adrian nodded approvingly. "This looks good. If sold on the market, it should fetch one or two gold coins."
Of course, Adrian didn't plan to sell it, but it would be useful to have a few bottles on hand. If he didn't need them, others could.
While collecting herbs with Freya, Adrian was heading toward Anna's location.
Suddenly, faint sounds of battle reached his ears.
"It's… one hundred and forty kilometers away."
Thanks to his Thousand-Mile Ears, Adrian could hear sounds from far away, but he filtered out unnecessary noise.
When he detected terms like "Ice Wolf Tribe" and "Moment," the sounds that should have been blocked now rang out clearly.
"Freya, we need to make a detour."
"Huh? Of course, Master Adrian. Wherever you want to go, Freya will follow."
With a smile, Freya took Adrian's hand.
Together, they soared into the air, racing toward the source of the sounds.
Meanwhile, about one hundred and forty kilometers away, soldiers of the Ice Wolf Tribe encountered human adventurers who were searching for the Ice Wolf Tribe's territory.
The Geolarl Kingdom was built on the exploitation of demi-human lands.
The town of Ranallita was notorious for its unlawful dealings, particularly slave trading, and the Ice Wolf Tribe was one of the rare demi-human tribes.
It was said that anyone who found Ice Wolf Tribe members nearby would stop at nothing to capture and sell them.