Free Web NovelChapter 37: Chapter 37: The Sky Shattered and Took Her Away
Yue Yue’s heart slammed violently against her ribs as she watched the man walk toward her, each heavy step echoing like a death sentence inside her mind, her body stiffening as fear wrapped around her throat so tightly she could barely breathe.
Why was he coming closer?
Why was he smiling like that?
She had no strength, no combat ability, and no way to escape.
Even Mu Jian, who was powerful and loyal, had already collapsed, blood staining the broken platform, his consciousness fading after that strange object had flashed in Han Ruyan’s hand, knocking him out instantly like a toy.
Her fingers clenched tightly around Lulu’s hand, her nails digging into her arms desperately, her mind screaming that something was terribly, horribly wrong.
This man was different.
Even compared to Han Soi. Even compared to the beastmen she had met in this world.
This man just felt wrong.
Han Ruyan stopped just a few steps away from her, tilting his head slightly as if examining a rare object, his smile wide and warm on the surface, yet sending chills crawling straight into Yue Yue’s bones.
Before she could retreat further, he suddenly bowed deeply, one hand placed over his chest with exaggerated grace.
"Good day," he said smoothly, his voice low and pleasant, "beautiful female. I am truly honored to finally meet you."
Her instincts screamed danger.
He reached out, fingers stretching toward her hand, as if intending to lift it politely and kiss the back of it.
Before his fingers could touch her...Lulu stepped forward.
The robotic maid moved faster than Yue Yue could react, placing herself directly between them and smacking Han Ruyan’s hand away sharply, the sound echoing loud and clear.
"Do not touch my young miss," Lulu said firmly, her voice cold and mechanical, protective protocols flaring to life.
For a split second...Silence.
Then Han Ruyan’s smile cracked.
His eyes darkened instantly, red light flashing dangerously as something bloodthirsty and vicious surged to the surface, his pleasant mask tearing apart like rotten cloth.
"How rude," he muttered.
In the next instant, he grabbed Lulu by the neck.
Yue Yue screamed.
"LULU...!"
Han Ruyan lifted the maid effortlessly and hurled her aside with terrifying force, her body smashing into broken metal and stone, sparks exploding violently as she hit the ground and slid far away, her limbs twitching.
The impact was so brutal that Yue Yue’s knees buckled.
"Lulu!" she cried hoarsely, trying to run toward her, panic flooding her chest as she stumbled forward, tears blurring her vision.
Before she could reach the maid, a strong hand grabbed her wrist.
Yue Yue gasped sharply as Han Ruyan yanked her back, his grip iron-tight, his voice dropping into a falsely gentle tone.
"Female, don’t worry," he said softly, almost soothingly, "she’s just a disgusting robot maid. Nothing worth your concern; I can give you hundreds like her."
Her anger exploded.
All her fear, terror, and helplessness twisted into an anger that surged through her veins as she looked up at him, her eyes blazing.
She raised her hand and slapped him hard across the face.
The sound rang out loud and clear.
"Get away from me, you filthy bastard!" she shouted, her voice shaking but fierce.
Han Ruyan froze.
Slowly, he turned his head back, his cheek reddened, his expression stiffening dangerously as he stared at her, his tongue flicking over his lips as something twisted flashed in his eyes.
"Female," he said coldly, "don’t act too bold."
He leaned closer, his breath brushing against her ear.
"I am giving you face because you are a female," he continued slowly, "and because you are my brother’s choice."
His gaze swept over her unashamedly.
"You’re far too beautiful," he added quietly, "no wonder he lost control."
Before she could scream or struggle...
Han Ruyan suddenly wrapped his arm around her legs and lifted her effortlessly, hoisting her over his shoulder like baggage.
Yue Yue screamed in terror, pounding weakly against his back.
"Let me go! LET ME GO!"
Her cries echoed through the shattered platform.
Then...
He was gone.
In a flash of movement, Han Ruyan leapt onto his military-grade battleship, the hatch sealing instantly as the ship blasted upward, engines roaring as it disappeared into the sky.
And Yue Yue vanished with it.
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The livestream exploded.
The comment section turned feral.
"WHAT DID HE JUST DO?!"
"HE KIDNAPPED HER!"
"IS HE INSANE?!"
"HOW DARE HE TREAT A FEMALE LIKE THAT?!"
"LOOK AT HER! SHE WAS CRYING!"
"HER EYES...SHE LOOKED LIKE A BABY!"
"I WANT TO KILL HIM!"
"GO AHEAD, SEE IF YOU CAN EVEN TOUCH HIM BEFORE HE BEATS YOU TO PULP!"
"He’s a monster!"
"Has he lost his spiritual stability?!"
"Where is the Federation?!"
"How can this happen in broad daylight?!"
"Is this how high-level beastmen act now?!"
The screen flooded with furious messages, curses, grief, outrage, and helpless rage as millions watched the replay again and again, freezing frames where Yue Yue’s frightened face was visible, her expression aggrieved, pale, and terrified.
"I’m really sorry for the female..."
"She didn’t do anything wrong."
"She looked so fragile..."
"How could he carry her like a sack?!"
"Federation! Do something!"
Suddenly, the sky above the ruined platform suddenly trembled.
A massive presence descended.
A roar shook the entire area as a gigantic black winged serpent burst through the clouds, its scales gleaming with terrifying power, its aura crushing everything beneath it.
The Duke had arrived...Han Soi.
The frog live streamer froze in horror.
"Oh...oh my god..." he croaked, staring at the enraged beast through his camera.
"THE DUKE IS HERE!"
The livestream went wild.
"He’s enraged!"
"Look at his eyes!"
"Where is the female?!"
Han Soi’s tail slammed into the platform violently, shattering debris, metal, and broken structures as he roared in fury, his gaze sweeping the area desperately.
She was gone. His female was gone. His rage exploded.
Energy waves blasted outward uncontrollably, destroying everything nearby as his tail struck again, the shockwave smashing straight into the hovering camera.
The live feed shook violently...then glitched, and the screen went black.
The frog beastman screamed as his expensive camera was destroyed, panic overtaking him as he instantly packed up his small hover pod and fled at full speed.
"At least... at least I’m alive," he croaked shakily.
The livestream ended. But the empire did not calm down.
The video went viral. It was replayed endlessly in many terminals.
Screens frozen on Yue Yue’s face.
On Han Ruyan’s cruel smile.
In a moment, she was taken.
The name of the second son of the winged serpent clan trended at the top of every channel in Starnet.
And one thing became clear to the entire empire...This was no longer just a family conflict.
This was a crime. The second son of the Winged Serpent Clan has dared to harm a precious female in broad daylight.
The rules are strict in the empire; females are precious, and no one can harm them or even go against them, let alone treat them so harshly and kidnap them.
Even if she was an F-level female, he had no right to treat her like this.
All the Orcs knew the dark works of the winged serpent clan had been online; soon this livestream video would disappear, so they were all hastily saving it because they wanted justice for this beautiful female.
Or this would become the scene of a helpless low-grade female getting injustice because the opposite party is the son of one of the biggest clans and is an SS-level Orc.
