Kutor Palace, Bai Qi's Imperial Chamber.
*Knock, knock, knock...*
"Father, I'm here."
Just as Bai Qi was resting, attended by Rem and a group of maids, a knock echoed from the door, followed by Bai Tak's voice, clear as a silver bell.
"Enter."
The door opened, revealing Bai Tak, who had rushed in. Bai Qi sat up from the bed, his face filled with the affectionate smile of a loving father. The surrounding maids, led by Rem, understandingly withdrew.
Upon entering, Bai Tak showed no restraint, hopping directly onto Bai Qi's lap.
"Princess Bai Tak, you..."
Rem started to voice her concern about Bai Tak's impolite behavior, intending to ask her to get down, but Bai Qi interrupted her before she could finish.
Bai Qi gently stroked Bai Tak's head and said, "Bai Tak is my most obedient daughter. Whatever she wants is fine." [Sultan Novel Network]
"Father is the best."
"Of course, your father loves Bai Tak the most."
Hearing Bai Qi say this, Bai Tak pouted, expressing her displeasure, "Father, you say that, but you abandoned me at the academy and didn't even come to see me. I'm so bored studying magic with the teachers every day."
Bai Qi did not get angry at Bai Tak's complaints; instead, he dotingly said, "Alright, alright, it's my fault. How about this? I'll assign you a task to test your learning progress."
Upon hearing that Bai Qi had something for her, Bai Tak's spirits immediately lifted. She excitedly asked, "What is it? Is it fun? Is there anything Father can't do?"
Bai Qi beckoned, and Rem presented the prepared materials.
Taking the documents from Rem, Bai Tak browsed through them, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.
"Father, this demon dragon is my... brother?"
Bai Qi nodded and said, "In a way, yes. He is a failed clone created by a human scientist named Warren using my DNA. Due to the immaturity of the technology, he became a failure – violent, uncontrollable, and a threat to the world. Therefore, I want to entrust this mission to you: capture or eliminate him."
Upon hearing Bai Qi's words, Bai Tak's expression turned serious, and she asked, "Father, before I execute your command, I have a question."
"Princess Bai Tak, you..."
"It's alright, speak."
"May I ask, did you, Father, have Warren create this demon dragon?"
Bai Qi shook his head and said, "No, I was completely unaware of the demon dragon's existence. It was this Warren who, after obtaining my DNA, created this failed product privately."
Hearing Bai Qi's personal admission, Bai Tak's mood instantly lightened. She jumped down from Bai Qi's lap, took a few steps forward, turned to face Bai Qi, knelt on one knee, and said with a serious expression, "Please rest assured, Father. Your daughter will definitely complete the mission you've assigned me."
Bai Qi smiled and waved his hand, instructing Rem to help Bai Tak, who was kneeling, to stand up. "I am your father, and you are my daughter. We don't need these formalities between father and daughter. Later, I will send your brother and Rem with you on the mission, along with a special forces squad, to form a temporary team. You will be the captain of this temporary team. Although the demon dragon is merely a castrated clone, he has absorbed some of Xi Mu's power. His strength should not be underestimated. This mission requires utmost caution; there must be no room for error. Do you understand?"
"Don't worry, Father. Your daughter will not disappoint you."
Seeing Bai Tak's confidence, Bai Qi smiled and nodded, then gestured for her and Rem to withdraw.
Originally, Bai Qi had left the demon dragon to serve as a whetstone for Bai Tak's growth. He sent Yong Huo, Rem, and the special forces team to train Bai Tak's leadership abilities.
After all, Bai Tak was destined to shoulder great responsibilities in the future, not only possessing overwhelming strength but also strong leadership to guide the main world's development.
After Bai Tak and Rem departed, Bai Qi turned to the shadows beside him and asked, "What do you think? Can she complete this mission?"
A figure emerged from the shadows. It was none other than the Mimic Master, who had returned from the Super Gene world.
Among Bai Qi's subordinates, the Mimic Master was undoubtedly the most proficient.
With Bai Qi's continuous enhancements, the Mimic Master's strength had soared like a rocket, improving at a visible rate. The Mimic Master had lived up to Bai Qi's repeated reinforcements, exhibiting highly efficient execution, impartiality in missions, and decisive, calm actions. These words adequately described the Mimic Master.
Not to mention his terrifying learning ability; even when learning magic from scratch with poor affinity, he could defeat many veteran mages through his incredible capacity to learn.
Not long ago, the Mimic Master had returned to the main world from the Super Gene world with the collected world essence. However, his timing was unfortunate, and after only two days of rest upon his return, he was summoned by Bai Qi again.
The Mimic Master emerged, bowed slightly, and spoke, "Princess Bai Tak possesses considerable personal strength, and I have also reviewed the information Your Majesty provided me regarding the demon dragon. If it were a one-on-one fight, even three demon dragons combined wouldn't be enough for Princess Bai Tak. However..."
As a father, Bai Qi was naturally pleased to hear his daughter praised. But upon hearing the Mimic Master's "however," his brow instantly furrowed.
"However what?"
The Mimic Master, showing no fear, paused slightly to organize his thoughts before saying, "I fear the demon dragon will not confront Princess Bai Tak directly. As Your Majesty mentioned, the demon dragon is cunning. Knowing he is outmatched, he will likely employ other tactics. As for the helpers Your Majesty has assigned to Princess Bai Tak, they may not be of assistance and could even become a hindrance."
Bai Qi did not get angry at the Mimic Master's candid explanation; instead, he laughed.
"Precisely, precisely. You are entirely correct. I am well aware of the demon dragon's cunning, and I also know that the more people involved, the larger the target and the greater the difficulty. But a hunting game, if it lacks any challenge, would be rather dull, wouldn't it?"
The Mimic Master cautiously asked, "Your Majesty, are you not concerned about Princess Bai Tak encountering any accidents with this arrangement? After all, Princess Bai Tak is destined for..."
The Mimic Master did not finish his sentence, but the implication was clear.
Bai Qi stroked his chin and said in a low voice, "This is indeed a concern. Princess Bai Tak's safety is of utmost importance, so..."