Warrior Training System

After Cassian finished recounting everything about the mission—who he met, how he discovered the clones' hearts were encased in fake Domains, and how he detonated them to escape from underground—Commandant Sher nodded in satisfaction.

"Thanks for the information. If that's all, let's talk about your next job now," she said, handing him a stack of files. "Since you've had previous encounters with a certain terrorist group—the one causing unrest everywhere—you'll be assigned to investigate leads on them in remote areas around the city. We believe more of these fanatics have moved into the free cities, and other free cities are reporting similar problems."

Cassian nodded as he flipped through the file titled Cult of Silas. As Sher had said, he had encountered them before—the fat man who tortured him, the so-called god that the family killer had created. He had no idea where they had gone since then. He had only seen them that one time and never again. Even Julius had never mentioned them after that.

As Cassian read through the file, he found more information about the cult. Their members possessed abilities distinct from both mages and Circle Warriors, yet they could still fight on equal footing with Circle Warriors of various levels. Each of them seemed to have unique abilities, making them unpredictable in battle.

"It seems they've been trying to create an army…" Cassian muttered, his brows furrowing. Everyone knew that Valtross Academy had ties to the cult, and with their experiments on clones and now these artificial gods—whatever they were—it all seemed like an attempt to manufacture artificial soldiers.

Sher's expression grew grim as she nodded. "We've come to the same conclusion. That's why we're actively hunting them down and gathering more intel. There's a high chance of a large-scale conflict in the coming years… and these fanatics are at the center of it."

As Cassian flipped through the relatively thin file—only a dozen pages—he asked, "And what exactly am I supposed to do here?"

"Like I said, you'll be investigating the remote settlements around the city—mining towns, villages—along with some of our new recruits," Sher explained, handing him a few more documents. "Specifically, you'll be going to Surock Village. I believe you've been there before."

Cassian nodded as she continued, "There have been numerous disappearances in the area, all happening around the time of Sir Julius' battle with that mage. Your job is to track down what happened to those missing people—whether they got caught in the crossfire or if something else is at play. We wanted to send someone earlier, but the academy situation kept us occupied."

"So, when am I leaving? And who else is coming with me?" Cassian asked, not particularly annoyed about being assigned another case so soon after returning. It wasn't like he had much else to do besides training and having sex—both of which he could still manage on the job, as long as it was safe and he didn't end up tortured or trapped in another prison dimension.

"In a couple of days," Sher replied. "We'll inform you once we finalize the new hires. You can expect some newcomers to be joining you, and of course, Sergeant Dallas will be leading the team, with you as his second-in-command."

She gestured toward the papers in his hands—the details of his new assignment—before returning to her work. "Until then, you can stay home and review the documents. Now, you're dismissed."

Cassian nodded and saluted, about to leave when Sher spoke up again. "Oh, I almost forgot. As a reward for your last mission, the nobles whose children you helped escape from the exam grounds left you quite a generous gift. Additionally, the Academy City has seized several items, and you have the option to choose a few for yourself. Come by tomorrow to take a look—ask Detective Julius, and he'll arrange it for you."

With nothing else to do, Cassian left the office, finding that Cassandra and Lumine had already gone. Not wanting to think about work now that he was finally free, he made his way toward the center of the city. His mind drifted away from investigations and responsibilities, instead filling with vivid thoughts about the things he was going to do with Katherine or Lucy—whoever was available—once he reached the Beacon of Knowledge.

"Hopefully both..." he muttered, picturing how they would react to him. Cassian wasn't one to brag, but he knew the sex with him was addictive—why else would they keep coming back for more? As that thought lingered, his mind drifted toward Surock Village.

Russella came to mind—he was most familiar with her and had quite the time with her. He felt a little bad for her husband, but what was done was done. In the end, he believed he was just a flawed human like everyone else, and sin was in his nature. If the opportunity arose again, he had no doubt he would take it.

Thinking of sin, his thoughts drifted back to Katherine, wondering what sinful things she would let him do to her this time.

"Should I try it from behind this time?" Cassian mused to himself with a grin. Just the thought sent a shiver of excitement down his spine, and his pants grew noticeably tighter. He could barely contain his anticipation.

Fortunately, the streets were mostly empty as evening settled in, the sky darkening bit by bit. The usual bustle around the Beacon of Knowledge had quieted down, leaving only a few scattered figures enjoying the scenic view of the towering structure piercing the heavens. After spending the past month surrounded by dense jungle, Cassian found the sight of civilization oddly refreshing. The presence of people, the distant murmur of life—it all made him feel at ease.

Wasting no time, he hurried toward Katherine's room. Thanks to her, he had enough clearance within the tower to reach her quarters without issue.

Excited, Cassian went straight to the door and knocked.

"Come in," a cheerful voice called from inside.

Pushing the door open, his eyes immediately landed on Katherine, who greeted him with a warm smile. She was currently being attended to by Lucy and Laureen, both of whom acknowledged his presence with slight nods.

Cassian, however, bowed deeply and smirked as he said, "My lady..."
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"How are you doing, Cassian?" she asked, but there wasn't much conversation. Katherine swiftly dismissed her maids, claiming she needed an early massage. Cassian didn't catch any suspicion on Lucy or Laureen's faces, but he did notice they seemed a bit surprised by Katherine's sudden urgency to be alone with him.

Just as he was about to comment while watching them leave—"My lady, won't they mm—"—he was suddenly cut off by a firm squeeze on his bulge. A slender hand pressed against him, and before he could react, his mouth was sealed by soft, fruity-tasting lips.

She kissed him hard, pressing herself against him, her stomach and chest grinding against his body. Her hands gripped his face tightly, holding him in place as she kissed him with deep, breathless intensity. Pausing for just a moment, her lips parted slightly, and with a wide smile and hunger burning in her eyes, she whispered, "Welcome back, my puppy..."

Before he could respond, she dove back in, capturing his lips once more, her kisses growing even more desperate.

Cassian was surprised—it was the first time she had ever called him anything other than his name or her servant. Puppy was a bit of a condescending term, but the way she said it, the way she looked at him with that hunger in her eyes, made excitement course through him. She was treating him like one too—showering him with eager kisses, rubbing her body against his as if she couldn't get enough.

Feeling the heat between them, Cassian kissed her back just as fervently. His hands slid down to her waist, guiding her backward toward the bed. Between kisses, he murmured, "I missed you a lot, my lady..."

"I missed you too, my cutie pie..." Katherine smirked as they neared the bed. With a playful push, she turned him around and pinned him down, her eyes gleaming with excitement. Cassian couldn't shake the feeling that he was prey beneath her hungry gaze.

Her long, toned legs pressed firmly around him, locking him in place as she straddled his thighs. The warmth of her soft body against him sent a shiver through his spine. Her hands roamed over his chest, fingers working quickly to unbutton his shirt. "You have no idea how many times I've imagined this," she murmured, voice thick with desire. "Cassian, you've turned your lady into such a sinful woman..."

As she stripped him bare, Cassian's hands instinctively found her breasts, squeezing and rubbing them, earning a pleased sigh from Katherine. Her eyes were locked onto his exposed chest before she leaned down, surprising him with a slow, teasing lick. He hadn't seen her this excited before.

Last time, she had been more reserved, still getting used to being with him. But now? There was no hesitation. No restraint. The difference was striking.

"I sin thinking of you daily... multiple times," she confessed, her voice sultry and breathless. Her gaze flickered up to meet his. "Do you do it too?"

Cassian didn't voice it, but he couldn't deny that it crossed his mind. Every time he fell asleep, the only dreams that came to him were of her—and sometimes other women too. However, Cassian was smart enough not to mention it. Instead, he just nodded, his attention shifting as she hurriedly lowered her dress, revealing her figure.