The thought of someone peering through his secrets attacks Haren's insecurity. Even Haren's higher-ups know nothing about his daughter.

His face grows pale.

I squat down to look Haren eye to eye.

"So even a narcissistic psychopath feels fear. Interesting. Together with fulfilling your orders of attacking Rodgod, you are planning to use this chance to find your daughter and take revenge for your master."

The Demon Lord has the power to conquer Elvis, Rodgof, and Kistan alone. 50 years ago, after the hero's death, King Lucas and several others agreed to sacrifice Pharoh in exchange for mercy. That's the only reason for the kingdoms' survival though it seems like his descendants are breaking the pact.

"..."

Haren silently stares at me.

After a moment, he says "Kill me. Otherwise, I will kill you."

I simply smile at the threat. "What makes you think you can?"

My control of mana is ironically better than his.

...

"WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?! ANSWER ME!" Haren snaps and shouts.

...

This is getting nowhere but I expected this. Haren will only succumb to absolute power.

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Haren Demiuscra

Strength: Versatile
Weakness: Speed
Status: Agitated, Shocked, Anxious
Tribe: Human

Lvl: 129

Hp: 20000/50000
Mana:  102/900000

Atk: 51
Def: 58
Dex: 59
Mag: 91
Luck: 40
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This is a good example that level does not determine everything. It simply portrays how much a person experienced but is not an indication of strength.

I get up and take out a small bag of charcoal from my coat. Afterwards, I sprinkle it around Haren in a circular pattern as if I am drawing a magic circle.

"W-What are you doing?"  Haren asks with a trembling tone.

"You recognise this, don't you? This is what you are researching, after all, forbidden magic. Take this opportunity to learn a thing or two."

"This is...mind control magic?" Haren mumbles.

"Correct," I reply with a huge smirk.

"W-What do you want? I will comply! Fuck! Do you want me to be your spy? I can-"

"The both of us know you can't be trusted."

Haren starts to sweat profusely. Mind Control magic is absolute black magic that can only be removed by a Sovereign Mage if they spot it. The affected individual will not realise it.

After I successfully draw the curly patterns in the magic circle, I imbue mana into the charcoal and they start to emit a black aura.

Haren has a look of despair as if he is ready to bite his tongue.

I walk to Haren and grab his face.

"Wait-"

"Don't worry, you will still achieve your goals."

The charcoal vibrates and expels large black goo that flies to my hand, engulfing Haren.

"AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!"  Haren screams.

The black mana injects itself into the helpless Haren, forcing him unconscious.

"Sleep tight."

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Haren Demiuscra successfully controlled.

He will unconditionally listen to your every order.

Favourability +150
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Haren Demiuscra(Mind Controlled)
Age:72
Level: 129
Title: Traitor Maniac
Class: Mana Manipulator

Hp: 20000/50000
Mana:  102/900000

Atk: 51
Def: 58
Dex: 59
Mag: 91
Luck: 40

Skills:
-Mana Control(lvl5)
-Quick Cast(lvl max)
-Photographic Memory(lvl max)
-Triple Cast(lvl max)
-Magic Amplify(lvl max)

Blessing:
-Dragon(Fake)

Favourability: 150(Max)
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I scratch my head upon looking at his status screen.

"Fake Dragon blessing?" I mumble.

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