The other women were all curious.
They all wanted to know what being Encouraged felt like, especially since Gu Qing and Tang Ruan’s reactions had been so dramatic.
Zhao Chi said, "Don’t worry, most of you will probably get to experience it in the next stage. For those who don’t, I’ll make sure you all get a taste of it when you’re on duty!"
"Understood!" the other women replied.
Zhao Chi pointed forward. "The enemy is here. Good luck, everyone. Go!"
"Yes, sir!!!"
Tang Ruan’s voice was clearly much louder as she dashed forward with a WHOOSH.
"Hahaha, let’s go!" Gu Qing was unusually happy, laughing wildly as she charged out.
The Encourage Skill can increase Morale by 10%.
However, Zhao Chi possessed the Female Scholar Talent. When he used Skills, it gave these women an additional 20% Effect, and based on their appearance, each point added another 5% Effect.
All told, Tang Ruan’s Morale increased by 15.5%.
And because Gu Qing had unlocked Tier One Affinity, she received another 20% boost.
Therefore, Gu Qing’s Morale increased by 18%.
No wonder she was so excited.
[Zhao Chi Army Morale]
[Gu Qing] 88% → 106%
[Tang Ruan] 94% → 109.5%
[Female Militia] 80%
[Female Craftsman] 76%
Morale can exceed 100%, and this is exactly the kind of situation that "sky-high morale" refers to.
Once it surpasses 100%, a person becomes incredibly motivated.
It’s a State of extreme excitement.
Gu Qing and Tang Ruan charged at the front.
The Female Soldiers and Female Craftsmen followed close behind.
The Succubi stopped, watching the approaching women with some surprise.
"Dammit, why are they all women?"
"I don’t know. But it’s fine, even women will be affected."
"But the Effect won’t be as good. Look, they’re all quite attractive. Our Charm will be less effective."
"Then let’s just strangle them with our whips!"
"Damn, look at that woman in the front. She’s such a slut."
"The one behind her too, acting all pure. Who’s that for? Let’s kill those two first!"
"The other women are charging too. Everyone, together! Kill them all!"
Seeing Gu Qing and Tang Ruan, these Succubi were also extremely displeased, all of them gritting their teeth.
There was no prior hatred between the two sides, but now both were filled with a fierce will to fight.
Gu Qing charged toward the nearest Succubus.
She gripped her Iron Spear tightly.
It was a bit dull, but it could still inflict decent Damage.
The Succubus opposite her dropped its vicious expression, revealing an innocent, smiling face instead.
From a distance, it spoke softly to Gu Qing, "Dear sister, why are you being so fierce? We’re friends, aren’t we?"
Its jet-black pupils turned into pink hearts.
A strange feeling trembled within Gu Qing’s Inner Heart.
The Succubus before her suddenly seemed... a little cute.
The anger in Gu Qing’s heart lessened slightly.
But Gu Qing wasn’t affected any further.
She sneered, "So this is what Charm feels like? Too bad it doesn’t work on me!"
"Sister, don’t be rash. Quickly, put down your Iron Spear."
"Who’s your sister? The Lord said I’m still very young!"
PFFT!
The Long Spear lunged forward, piercing its chest.
"Ah—! The Charm is useless against this damn woman..."
"What noisy last words!"
Gu Qing pulled out her Iron Spear.
"Sister, what’s wrong? Why are you hurting your own sisters?"
"That’s right, hurry and put down your Iron Spear. It’s okay, we know you were just being impulsive. Everyone will forgive you."
"Yes, yes, sister, don’t be angry. It was her fault. You were right to kill her. We support you."
Three Succubi closed in from the sides.
The whips in their hands twisted and rose like snakes.
Gu Qing felt a trace of guilt stir in her Inner Heart.
’Did I hurt her by mistake?’
’Was she really an ally?’
’No, that’s not right...’
’Why does it feel like I can’t remember some things? But this is definitely not right...’
Three long whips snaked toward her, like three striking vipers.
"Don’t worry, sister. We’ll help you with a massage."
"That’s right. A massage with this little whip can soothe the pain in your heart."
The whips coiled around Gu Qing’s Body.
Gu Qing’s brows furrowed tightly.
The next second, her eyes cleared.
"I already told you, I am not your sister!!"
PFFT! PFFT! PFFT!!
"Aaaah—!!"
Three thrusts of her spear pierced through the soft bodies of the three Succubi.
They collapsed to the ground, twitched, and died.
Gu Qing rubbed her temples.
She was also a little out of breath.
’It seems that being Charmed by multiple Succubi in succession deepens the Effect.’
’And after breaking free from the Charm, you even feel tired?’
’Does it consume Physical Strength?’
’It seems it’s best to take them on one by one.’
Fortunately, Gu Qing was a woman, and her appearance rating was 8 points.
Her resistance to Charm Skills from the same gender was very high.
But Gu Qing still got a taste of the Charm’s power.
’No wonder the Lord was so wary of them and refused to get close.’
’The power of this Charm is truly impressive; a man like him would surely be unable to resist it.’
Gu Qing wiped the blood splattered on her chest and charged toward the next one.
"Little sister, don’t be rash."
"Little sister, what’s wrong? What did I do wrong? I’ll change, okay?"
A Female Craftsman stood frozen in place.
She stared blankly at two Succubi.
She felt something was wrong, but she couldn’t figure out what.
"Little sister, I’ll give you this whip. It will look very pretty wrapped around you."
"Wow, it really looks good. Forgive us, won’t you?"
The Female Craftsman nodded numbly. "Oh... okay!"
"Wake up!! Don’t listen to them, and don’t look into their eyes!"
Tang Ruan’s shout jolted the Female Craftsman awake.
The two Female Succubi were stunned.
Their expressions turned malevolent. "Damned woman, ruining our fun! Strangle her!"
Two whips, like nimble snakes, shot out with a WHOOSH and wrapped around Tang Ruan’s arms.
Tang Ruan’s delicate brows knitted together.
She flexed her arms, pulling hard, trying to snap the whips.
The whips didn’t budge an inch.
Tang Ruan was very surprised.
’My Power is a full 7 points. Snapping these leather whips should be a piece of cake.’
’Something’s definitely strange about them!’
The two whips coiled from her arms to her shoulders, then from her shoulders toward her neck.
"If I can’t snap them, then you two can just come to me!"
Instead of trying to break the whips, Tang Ruan yanked the two Succubi toward her by them.
"Whoa!"
"Ah, how does she have so much strength?"
The two Succubi were pulled right up to her.
"Shut up!"
Tang Ruan, still holding the whips, thrust her spear straight into one Succubus, entering through its eye and piercing its brain.
"I’ll take this one!"
The Female Craftsman swung her Iron Saber, slitting the other Succubus’s throat with a single slash.
The two Female Succubi collapsed limply.
"Thank you, Tang Ruan."
"Don’t mention it. Go help our other sisters. Some of them have been affected too."
A Female Craftsman was struggling desperately.
She was bound tightly by a whip.
The whip looked like it was only a finger-thick leather strip, but it was unexpectedly sturdy. No matter how the woman struggled, it only wrapped tighter.
Her arms, chest, waist, and thighs were all being squeezed deeply.
The bindings had long since cut into her skin and muscle.
Blood seeped out, staining her white Cloth Clothing red.
"Little sister, stop struggling. Not even a stone man can break free from this whip."
"That’s right, it can even wrap around a Steel Golem until it deforms. Just die and find your release."
PFFT! PFFT!
The two Succubi felt a sudden chill from behind, then saw the figure of a stunningly beautiful woman.
"You’re the ones who are going to die!" Gu Qing said as she pulled out her bloodstained Iron Spear.
Once the two Succubi were dead, the whip around the Female Craftsman’s body instantly loosened.
But the whip had dug into her Body in several places, and she could only grit her teeth and pull it out.
"Ugh..."
As she pulled the whip free, blood splattered from her wounds.
Gu Qing immediately pointed a finger and quickly healed her.
"Phew~ Thank you, Sister Gu."
"Don’t mention it. Go, support the other sisters."
Gu Qing and Tang Ruan had the highest appearance ratings; one was an 8-point National Beauty, and the other was a 7-point Flower-like Face and Moon-like Beauty.
The remaining Female Militia and Female Craftsmen, despite all being rated as 6-point natural beauties, were ultimately a step below, and their resistance to Charm was also slightly lower.
Fortunately, Gu Qing and Tang Ruan had the highest Attributes and the highest Morale.
With the two of them there, they could tear an opening through the Succubi’s Charm.
Besides, aside from the two of them, the other women had to be Charmed by two Succubi at the same time to be substantially affected.
If only one Succubus tried to Charm them, the Effect was very weak.
As Gu Qing and Tang Ruan continued their slaughter, the number of Succubi dwindled.
Their Skills were formidable, but their own combat Ability was very poor.
They only wore Simple black Leather Clothing that merely covered the essential parts.
Gu Qing and the others’ Iron Spears could pierce them almost without resistance.
The process had a few twists and turns, but the outcome was already determined.
The last five Succubi were surrounded, and they immediately began to beg for mercy.
"We give up."
"We surrender."
"Sisters, please spare us."
The Female Soldiers and Craftsmen were all panting, their Physical Strength severely drained.
But they didn’t make a move, looking instead to Gu Qing.
Gu Qing frowned.
She really wanted to kill them on the spot; after all, she found these creatures detestable.
’However... Zhao Chi might like them.’
Gu Qing glanced back.
Zhao Chi waved his hand. "They’re not being sincere. The system hasn’t registered it!"
The five Succubi immediately cooed, "Hey there, handsome, we really do surrender."
"That’s right, take us."
"We’ll do anything you want."
As they spoke, their pupils all turned into hearts.
Looking at Zhao Chi, his face was already red and his heart was pounding.
This was a sign of being Charmed.
Gu Qing’s gaze hardened, and Killing Intent surged within her.
"You dare Charm the Lord in front of me? Kill them all!!"