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Chapter 74 Plan?

[Chapter 73 Comment]

[Seby_Spina: bloodline no lie ]

[Hunter_Keenan_2132: Theo, your daughter is in the process of neutralizing her two captors / escaping. She is out of her bindings and just took down the lackie. The main…see more]

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"Idiot," Mia scoffed at the middle-aged man, fully aware that her path to freedom necessitated defeating him. Unlike his companion, he appeared seasoned and didn't underestimate her as much. Engaging him in combat would be considerably challenging, especially after revealing her ability to counter her own power.

Drawing a knife from his pocket while emanating his essence, the middle-aged man assumed a combative stance. Mia's brow furrowed as a sense of unease washed over her. For some inexplicable reason, she felt a pervasive atmosphere of danger surrounding her.

The large teddy bear, having vanished after its previous failed attack, needed replacement. Mia conjured another one, this time equipping it with the formidable hammer for an assault.

The memory of the hammer's potency prompted the middle-aged man to deploy his essence as a protective measure. They remained stationary, each carefully assessing the other's movements. Anticipating the teddy bear's swing, Mia believed the middle-aged man would evade.

Yet, as the hammer descended, the teddy bear astonishingly manipulated the weapon mid-swing, causing it to strike its own abdomen.

"!!!" Shock registered in Mia's widened eyes; she hadn't foreseen such an outcome. Retaining full control over the teddy bear, she couldn't fathom why it would betray her intentions like that.

The hammer tore into the teddy bear's exterior at the middle-aged man's command, and he followed up by extending his essence-forged blade to cleave the toy to pieces.

"Is it possible… am I being influenced by his authority? Is that why my subconscious directed the doll to self-harm?" Mia speculated internally. Despite the pervasive influence, her rational mind remained at full power. She easily saw through her own condition.

Given the teddy bear's lack of consciousness, it should've been immune to control manipulation. Thus, Mia suspected that her thoughts were inadvertently shaped by the middle-aged man's power.

"If that's the case…" Mia created a new teddy bear, this time matching her stature. Without hesitation, she detached the bear's head from its body.

"!!!" The middle-aged man's eyes widened as he deduced Mia's strategy. She confirmed his suspicions, declaring, "This bear's head shall serve as a helmet, shielding me from emotional, sensory, and feeling alterations."

With preparations complete, Mia summoned another massive teddy bear and ordered it to attack the middle-aged man.

As the bear lumbered forward, the middle-aged man closely monitored its advance. When the hammer swung down, he sidestepped the impending strike, barely evading the blow.

"Is this working?" Mia narrowed her eyes, gauging the effectiveness of her strategy. She understood that she'd have to combat the middle-aged man while maintaining her helmeted protection. Confident in her approach, Mia directed the bear to pursue its target.

The bear's hammer relentlessly pounded the surroundings, causing shipping containers to topple and crash to the ground. The warehouse's size made such destruction possible, and Mia exploited the chaos to mask her movements within the wreckage.

The clamor reached the middle-aged man's ears, and he grasped the intent behind Mia's actions.

"Clever for someone so young. You've managed to generate enough noise to alert anyone in the vicinity. Regrettably, that won't serve you well," the middle-aged man smirked, his demeanor oddly at ease.

Mia was befuddled, but her command of the massive bear continued to sow chaos.

However, the middle-aged man's expression remained composed, as if he anticipated an adverse turn of events. The mystery unraveled swiftly.

Abruptly, three crescent-shaped claws materialized above the bear, tearing it into fragments. A woman with short black hair landed gracefully on a mangled container, inquiring, "What's happening here?"

"As you can see, she's attempting to flee. It's rather predictable for the daughter of a Royal Grade Demon Possessor, isn't it? And she wields a Royal Grade Demon herself, correct? That likely explains her capacity to break free of restraints," the middle-aged man explained nonchalantly.

"Tsk. You're letting the kid cause all this commotion?" The woman's annoyance was evident as she observed the chaos, noticing one of her comrades passed out nearby. Mia, despite her young age, had showcased extraordinary abilities. However, the woman's expression remained impassive as she continued, "Can't you handle a single child?"

"You know I'm not skilled in combat. I'd prefer if everyone helped in capturing her. Regrettably, I'll need to examine her afterward to prevent any further outbursts," the middle-aged man replied, his tone carrying a hint of resignation.

Using one of the containers as cover, Mia managed to disappear from her original position. But the woman's demeanor showed no surprise, as if she had anticipated this move. Mia's sharp ears caught something crucial in the man's words.

"Everyone?" Mia's realization was palpable as more figures entered the warehouse.

"What's going on?"

"Boss?"

Their demeanor and speech indicated they were on the same side as the middle-aged man.

"Don't tell me the entire area was swept by his subordinates? Making too much noise here acted as a beacon for them?" Mia pieced together the reason behind the middle-aged man's calm demeanor.

It became evident that Mia's scheme had backfired. Rather than deceiving the middle-aged man, she inadvertently attracted his allies. The realization was a bitter pill to swallow.

"If only I'd used the dolls to scout the area…" Mia lamented internally, her mind racing.

Then, abruptly, the container that had concealed her began to levitate.

"!!!" Mia's heart raced as not just the container she was behind, but all the containers in the warehouse, started to rise. Their collective elevation unveiled her hiding place.

As she looked up, the woman raised her hand, channeling her essence to manipulate the containers, revealing Mia's position. Mia recognized this power – telekinesis – a formidable ability wielded against her.

"And there you are! Capture her," the woman ordered her comrades, indicating her high rank within the group, second only to the middle-aged man.

After calculating the number of enemies, Mia took a deep breath. While she acknowledged her role in this predicament, she wasn't planning to submit without a fight.

Determined, Mia placed her hand on the ground, triggering a detonation from another teddy bear's paw and creating a smokescreen.

Reacting swiftly, the woman gestured, sending the elevated containers hurtling toward the smoke.

Bam!

Bam!

Bam!

The containers crashed into walls and floors, creating gaps in their ranks.

As the smoke cleared, the pursuing group coalesced and spotted Mia, wedged between containers. Mia was taken aback by the woman's precise location pinpointing, realizing that telekinetically manipulating her body was the method employed.

Yet, Mia refused to yield. Recognizing the woman's substantial power – potentially on par with academy instructor Gareth – Mia had little hope of defeating her. Regardless, she couldn't simply surrender.

Summoning a colossal teddy bear to halt the approaching enemies, Mia's efforts were swiftly thwarted when three enormous blades materialized, tearing the bear apart. These were the very same blades that dismembered the bear during her initial appearance in the warehouse.

It was clear the woman intended to negate any countermeasures Mia devised. She didn't know what happened. It felt like all her advantages disappeared in an instant as if someone jinxed it.

As the group advanced, Mia's hand ascended, crafting a hammer resembling the one her teddy bear wielded, albeit smaller in size.

With determined force, Mia struck the warehouse wall, imbuing the impact with substantial weight and momentum. The impact reverberated throughout the structure; a few more strikes could potentially bring the wall down.

Yet, Mia found herself hesitating to strike the wall again. The boss's manipulation was at play once more, affecting her emotions and leaving her body feeling oddly relaxed, limbs growing limp. This marked Mia's first confrontation with a group of stronger ability users, exposing her powerlessness in the face of their strength.

As the others closed in on her, Mia rallied for one final attempt. Stomping the ground, she summoned numerous teddy bears, hoping to restrain her adversaries.

"What's this?" Confusion spread among the approaching group as they grappled with the unexpected obstacle. Given their size, the powerful woman's blade-wielding capabilities seemed restricted. Yet, this annoyance spurred the woman into swift action.

Abruptly, she vanished, only to reappear instantaneously in front of Mia. Her vice-like grip found Mia's neck, smashing her against the wall. Mia's swift reflexes saved her from severe harm, utilizing a cushion formed from teddy bear stuffing to lessen the impact.

"Hold on. Don't harm her. That's the big boss's directive," the middle-aged man interjected, stepping in to halt the woman.

An exasperated snort escaped the woman. "Then do your job. If she resists, I'll incapacitate her."

"Fine, fine," the middle-aged man sighed in response.

Mia seized the opportunity to provoke the woman, attempting to exploit her emotional state and weaken her defenses. The woman's anger flared, but Mia's words induced a wavering of emotions.

"!!!" The woman's glare fixed on the middle-aged man, who was manipulating her emotions with his power. Annoyed though she was, she conceded, "Proceed. Fetch some tape to shut her mouth."

A team member hurried off for tape, while the middle-aged man retrieved gloves, evidently intending to use his power. Mia observed them both, realizing her predicament had only one potential solution: her father, Theo.

Mia's thoughts turned to her father, feeling an unanticipated reliance on him. Her eyes caught a silhouette entering the warehouse. A smile touched her lips as she whispered, "Ahaha... It appears my father's plan worked. I've won."

"Won?" The woman's eyes narrowed in irritation. Mia's words seemed ludicrous given her captured state. However, Mia clarified, "You see, my dad may come across as indifferent, but he's rather overprotective."

"Hu—" Both the woman and the middle-aged man were bewildered, but their confusion quickly transformed into shock. A pair of hands materialized beside them, forcefully grabbing their heads and driving them into the ground.

"Gh?!" They shielded themselves with their essence, yet the impact remained overwhelming. The hands employed their heads as makeshift hammers, leaving a small crater in the concrete.

Had their essence not intervened, their heads might have been obliterated. This development enabled Mia to free herself, offering a cheerful wave. "Hello!"

"Hello, my ass. You're really a troublemaker."

The voice was feminine, and the enemies were taken aback. A woman of immense strength had intervened, suppressing them. A single glimpse identified her: with her flowing hair, chilling gaze, and an aura of authority and power, it was unmistakably the academy's principal, Victoria.

"Victo—"

"Quiet."

With a single word, an imperceptible force emerged, pushing down on their heads and silencing them. As her father said before, Principal Victoria was extremely strong. Her abilities seemed tied to her speech, possibly even her commands.

With that power, Victoria scanned the surroundings, her tone frosty as she addressed the onlookers, "Kill yourself."