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Chapter 152: Fairy Tale - I Am the CEO, Not the Prince
Chapter 152: Fairy Tale - I Am the CEO, Not the Prince
【You have used a Random Instance Scroll. This instance is: 8916th Fairy Tale】
【Your random identity is being determined. The probabilities are: Main Character (99.98%), Supporting Character (0.01%), Extra (0.01%)】
【You have obtained the identity of the Main Character】
【Main Quest Issued】
【Please fully experience a fairy tale and become the king of a kingdom. Reward: Lord Skill - Morale Boost】
【Morale Boost: Constantly increases the morale of all units under your command by (Rank × 1) points】
【Your performance and the completeness of your story will be evaluated, and the evaluation will affect the final reward】
【You have obtained a temporary skill: Prince on a White Horse】
A Prince on a White Horse: Riding a White Steed is not just for Tang Monk, it's also for princes, and of course, you can become a CEO.
"God, a white horse CEO. I'm not some wealthy bachelor. How is that even possible? But if you add up my age from both lives, I guess I'm at the CEO level," Qin Muye initially wanted to argue, but then he realized his age did match.
"I have some memories, but I'm a CEO... no, a prince, and I come with a white horse, even though I don't know how to ride it."
"The skill is a bit vague, but it seems like a trap. As for the kingdom I'm supposed to inherit, I have no memories of it. So how did I become a prince? Or is my white horse the real prince?"
Qin Muye and the white horse stared at each other, the horse completely bewildered and not understanding what Qin Muye was thinking.
"Hmm, it has some intelligence, but just a bit. It seems this skill is meant to make people recognize me as a prince at first glance, but it requires cooperation with the white horse."
If there hadn't been the part about being a CEO, Qin Muye would have thought it was a legitimate skill. But with the CEO part, the princess becomes a KTV princess.
Becoming the king of a kingdom isn't hard, but fully experiencing a fairy tale is. For example, how can he complete the story without relying on the princess's support? That's a tricky skill.
As the main character, he is definitely a key figure. He can't go and be the antagonist, or how would the story be complete? Let the antagonist play the role of the prince and marry the princess? That's ridiculous.
Most fairy tales follow the same pattern: marrying the princess.
He doesn't want to marry a princess. Being single is great, and he thinks he might be destined to be alone. The last time he wanted a wife, it led to a server-wide battle. The time before that, a meteor destroyed the world, leading him to participate in "The Lord's Era."
So, if he thinks about it again, who knows what might happen to the fairy tale world.
However, not all fairy tales end with marrying the princess. For example,
"Damn, why isn't there a fairy tale where the prince doesn't marry the princess?" Qin Muye's face fell. He had almost forgotten most fairy tales, only remembering the story of the White Powder Princess. From Los Angeles to Miami, all the drug dealers said her goods were whiter than snow, and her heart was blacker than ebony.
Then there was the story of her stepmother taking the blame for her.
Although it felt a bit off.
"Shouldn't this fairy tale be fine?" Honestly, he was too fuzzy on the details, but it should be okay.
After some thought, Qin Muye put the strange fairy tale out of his mind and focused on the present.
In front of Qin Muye were two paths: a main road and a small road.
This represented two choices for him. Currently, everything depended on luck, but his luck seemed to be lacking, as evidenced by his inability to open treasure chests.
"Maybe you should choose?" Qin Muye looked at the white horse. After all, it was his mount, and he was new to this place, not even sure whether to be a prince or a CEO.
But the horse was just standing there, completely clueless, and instead lowered its head to eat grass.
After some thought, Qin Muye decided to take the small road. Taking the main road was safer, but what if he encountered a hero saving a damsel in distress?
He just wanted to find the largest kingdom and become its king.
As for how to become king? Of course, by conquering it. How else could he become king? He couldn't rely on marrying a princess, could he? There aren't that many princesses in fairy tales, but there are plenty of princes.
"Sigh, I'll take the small road. After some thought, I don't want to be a prince anymore. I'll be a CEO."
Qin Muye felt that being a prince wasn't really suitable for him; being a CEO was more fitting.
He led the white horse down the small path, which was quite muddy.
It seemed that it had just rained, making it difficult for Qin Muye to walk.
However, he didn't have to walk far before he saw a large tree. Standing under the tree was... how to describe it? Qin Muye initially thought it was a monster.
He had never seen a human with lips that could droop down to their chest. Although it wasn't very polite to think this, the sinister and cunning aura emanating from the old woman made Qin Muye very uncomfortable. He felt that this old woman was trying to trick him.
"Good afternoon, what wonderful luck, you must be a prince," the old woman's voice was like that of a night owl.
Qin Muye could sense a certain wave from her, trying to influence his mind. But that was where it ended. With all his treasures and divine artifacts, her meager powers were no threat to him.
"Hello, Elder, I am a prince, but I am currently transitioning towards the goal of being a CEO," Qin Muye said very politely.
This made the old woman pause. She knew what a prince was, but a CEO was something she had never heard of.
But it didn't matter; she quickly recovered. "I'm sure a handsome CEO wouldn't refuse a small request from a lonely old woman, right? Of course, I will pay you!"
Qin Muye felt that this scene seemed familiar, but he couldn't quite place it. It didn't matter, anyway; it wasn't a big deal.
"Alright, Elder, what is it?" Qin Muye acted like a naive young man, his expression filled with excitement, as if it was rare for someone to recognize him.
"That's very kind of you, handsome CEO."
"This tree is hollow. The last time my grandmother visited, she dropped an old tinderbox inside."
Qin Muye didn't hear much of what the old woman said, but when he heard "tinderbox," he understood what was about to happen.
At the bottom of the tree were three dogs, and they were quite large.
Her goal was to retrieve the old tinderbox, which could summon and control these three dogs. In the original story, a soldier retrieved it, killed the witch, and then used the dogs to marry a princess and achieve greatness.
"Please wait a moment. There's a small problem with what you said. How did your grandmother drop the tinderbox into the tree from the top? If she were still alive now, just not hanging on the wall, she would be quite old. Climbing up and down trees at her age would be a bit illogical."
Qin Muye rolled his eyes. Last time? Even ten years ago, her grandmother wouldn't have been able to climb that high, let alone drop the tinderbox inside. The witch must be at least 80 years old, so her grandmother must be even older.
This made the old woman, who was enthusiastically explaining about the gold coins at the bottom of the tree, falter. Wasn't this boy supposed to be excited and go down immediately? Why was he asking about her grandmother?
The witch looked up at the tree. It was indeed hollow, but it was also very tall. Even a young man would have trouble climbing it, let alone her grandmother.
So, she was a bit embarrassed.
"It was when my grandmother was young," the witch quickly explained.
"Elder, isn't it possible that we buy a new one? From when your grandmother was young until now, it must be over a hundred years. If you have the time, why not find a kind person to sponsor you to buy a better tinderbox? Why insist on this old one?" Qin Muye earnestly advised.
At least give him some logic when trying to deceive him. Was everyone in fairy tales this naive?
He was a CEO, not a fool, and not a kid.
If the old woman had given a reasonable and logical reason, Qin Muye wouldn't have been so picky.
But she clearly took him for a fool. He knew that fools had their luck, but fools didn't.
He was the main character, but he didn't have a main character's aura. The soldier could get the tinderbox, but he might not.
"Alright, let's put the illogical part aside. You said there are three very scary dogs down there. If I go down, won't I be dead for sure?" Qin Muye said, vaguely remembering that the old witch had given the soldier something to help him get the tinderbox.
(End of Chapter)
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