«Bend your knee before His Highness and say your name!»

Kyon retorted indifferently:

«High-ranking investigators don't have to obey the first ranking Grands.»

Charles threw the investigator a furious look and snorted: – «My Highness has a score to settle with the b.i.t.c.h who killed my father. Don't you dare to intervene. And not a word to anyone about what you have seen, or you will greatly regret it.» – He waved his finger menacingly, releasing the pressure of the finis.h.i.+ng stage in the n.o.ble phase.

According to the law, a royal Grand of the first rank had every right to visit any criminal, especially those condemned for killing their family. Even Vladimir could not get rid of the prince, especially when it came to the criminal whose execution was a settled matter.

Kyon urgently had to rectify the situation. However, he had to find a way to save the girl and keep himself safe and in office. He felt a strong attachment to Valeera, but he wasn't in love with her. Not yet. He was acting out of principle. If he had decided to make her his woman, he had to save her.

The masked investigator asked impa.s.sively:

«Does the medicine "Lighting Bolt" ring a bell?»

The prince was surprised at the sudden change of subject. – «The "Lightning Bolt"?! The b.i.t.c.h has stolen it from me! Can you give it back?!»

«I can.»

Charles's face brightened up. He patted the investigator on the shoulder in a friendly manner. – «I see you're a good man! If you return the medicine to me, My Highness will never forget about it. You know, anyone in their right mind seek my favor. I can pull the necessary strings that will raise your rank!» – The prince confidentiality informed Kyon, lowering his voice to a whisper. In fact, he wouldn't lift his finger for the b.a.s.t.a.r.d who had witnessed his fiasco. The boy should be grateful he wasn't killed on the spot.

«I am not interested.» – Kyon refused coldly.

«How do you mean?» – The prince didn't understand.

«Let's make a deal. I will give you back the transformation medicine "Lightning bolt" and remove the visual record on the formation of what happened in the interrogation room. In exchange, you will leave the Black Queen alone for a day. For your information, without my help, you will get the record no sooner than in a month. By then, everyone in the kingdom will know about this misunderstanding…»

The realization that his recent visit had been recorded hit him hard! Why didn't he think of it?! After all, it was the interrogation room!

The prince's face distorted into a grimace. He didn't want to become a laughing stock of the whole kingdom. They might give him a new shameful nickname, something like "the little prince of the iron throne." It was the most tempting offer, but the investigator's motivation was unclear. – «What a stupid condition? Why for a day? What is your benefit? A big favor for nothing... Wait... Have you decided to take her virginity to yourself? b.a.s.t.a.r.d!» – Bits of the puzzle fell into place, and he didn't like it.

«She has ruined my life, too... I will get my revenge by taking her most.» – Kyon replied calmly.

«You are standing in my way! Do you have a death wish?!» – Charles hissed viciously. He stepped forward, emanating bloodthirst.

«I am the one who caught the Black Queen, which makes me indispensable for the department. If you hurt me, it will lose access to the criminal forever. Are you threatening me with death? It's not something I'm afraid of. You can't stop me. Accept it.» – His voice was full of unshakable determination. He was ready to sacrifice everything to get his righteous revenge.

The prince found himself at a loss for words.

Kyon added. – «Now, ask yourself if the vile creature's virginity is worth your reputation and the priceless medicine?»

Charles was stunned. He had never met such a desperate man, willing to go against a member of the royal family to get his revenge! His determination was impressive.

In his understanding, the cost of the Black Queen's virginity was ten times more valuable than the "Lightning Bolt." He dreamed of f.u.c.king the beautiful b.i.t.c.h, taking her priceless treasure! He wanted to see her contemptuous, arrogant att.i.tude transform into hopeless, raw, tearful despair! Charles had two choices: to get rid of the desperate madman and stay with nothing or agree to his favorable conditions and wait until tomorrow when he would lay his hands on the Black Queen, no longer a virgin, but still!

«You're nuts. I've never anyone like you!» – The prince signed. He had no choice. – «Well... If you hate her so much, My Highness will do justice and give her innocence to you.» – Charles felt a lump in his throat, so unwilling he was to say this phrase.

«Follow me.» – Kyon said unemotionally. He felt an indescribable relief and satisfaction. He had accomplished the unimaginable: Valeera was free from the prince. Charge would never help him to achieve this feat! Not even Vladimir! It was hard to imagine how much the prince wanted to get his revenge. Besides, Kyon's plan included cruel revenge for Charles's encroachment on his future woman.

The investigator and the prince arrived at the evidence room.

Kyon handed the prince a form to fill in. – «Give a full description of the medicine here.»

«What is it for?»

«The confiscated things belong to the department. You can't take whatever you want. Unless you prove that the item previously belonged to you, you can't get anything back. In your case, you need to describe the medicine as detailed as possible and provide the receipt. But with me, you don't need any receipt. And it will all take you two minutes, not weeks.»

Charles nodded in agreement and did everything necessary. In the end, he left the genuine imprint of his formation.

Kyon gave the doc.u.ment to the responsible for the safety of the evidence, and received the medicine "Lightning Bolt." It was a little blue ball filled with explosive energy. It was easy to understand why the prince valued it so much. Any medicine of transformation / breakthrough / acceleration of the cultivation was a real treasure.

«This is it, right?» – Kyon asked, handing the pill to the prince.

Charles stared at the bluish pill, enchanted. The medicine guaranteed him the breakthrough into the Lord (5) phase. After the transformation, he could surpa.s.s Kara, the evil princess! He would get the first rank among the whole generation and regain his fame and universal respect! These were his plans for the near future.

He carefully held the pill in his hands, breathing in its aroma. Something was strange about it... Had anything changed? Was it the smell? It seemed to be the same. A slightly different flavour? Just a little bit... Or was it just his imagination. Then he got it! The energy inside was different! It used to resemble a mighty geyser, but now it was comparable to an erupting volcano! Judging by the energy density, the transformation medicine in his hands was of an "A" rank, not "B" as it should be! Why? Was it even possible?

«Are you sure there wasn't any mix-up or something?» – The prince asked the responsible for the evidence.

«Your Grace, there is only one medicine that coincides with your description... There can be no mistake about it.» – The old man answered.

The truth was different. Kyon replaced the priceless pill of the "Lightning Bolt" with the medicine of the unique body "Mom's Pet" that he had made in Juno's mansion. Both pills looked alike and had the same level of energy inside.

Charles hid the medicine in his ring, his eyes ablaze with excitement. However, when he was leaving the department, he had a nasty feeling that he had missed something precious, something that he would never have again. Not in his whole life.

Kyon watched him go with a mocking look. It was not easy, but Lovr managed to turn the situation in his favor. He had won the priceless medicine of the "Lightning Bolt" and at the same time got the delayed and terrible revenge. When the prince decided to take the pill to evolve his soul into the 5th phase, there would be a very unpleasant surprise for him.