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Chapter 688: The Ultimate Guide, Playing the Role of a Fiance?
Chapter 688: The Ultimate Guide, Playing the Role of a Fiance?
Alpha and the others didn't find it strange that Yecheng knew about the "Celtic Myth," a legend that others had never heard of, and whether the myth itself existed.
This was because both Shadow Lord and Night, being exceptionally wise, seemed to possess knowledge far beyond their own.
The wisdom imparted by these two figures was known as "Dark Wisdom" within their Shadow Courtyard.
The God of War Festival proceeded as usual, and with far more powerful participants than in previous years, this year's festival was more spectacular than ever.
Annelore, a traveler from the Sword Country of Vigart, was one of the Seven Sword Masters of Vigart.
During the Goddess's Trial in the Holy Land, she had summoned an ancient warrior and defeated them.
After learning that Yecheng would also be participating in the God of War Festival, Annelore decided to join as well to gauge the gap between them.
In addition to the Seven Sword Masters, there were also renowned adventurers like Quentin and Gold, known as the "Invincible Golden Dragon."
However, most of the people in the capital city favored Alice, the first princess of Midgar and the strongest Mage Swordsman.
Recently, there had been a commotion in the Holy Land, where Yecheng Omega, known as the 'Perfect Knight,' had summoned one of the Three Heroes, Olivier.
"Senior Roze, I think we should reconsider this matter..." Yecheng said, feeling a bit regretful as he looked at the enormous palace guarded by soldiers. He had agreed too hastily to help and now found himself in a difficult situation.
The scene shifted back to the previous day, when the God of War Festival was about to begin. Yecheng had planned to forfeit in the first round of the preliminary matches.
However, Alpha and the others from the Shadow Courtyard suddenly appeared, asking for his assistance in identifying and dealing with members of a cult who had infiltrated the festival.
The cult had a history of causing numerous innocent casualties during their operations, and they were planning something at the festival. Additionally, Yecheng's mother, Medis, was currently in the capital city, so he decided to take action to prevent any accidents. He chose to eliminate the cult first before returning to his usual laid-back attitude.
After winning his first match in the preliminary round, Yecheng left the arena and encountered Roze walking towards him.
She shyly asked him for a favor, and since he had received help from her in the past, he couldn't refuse.
Roze was delighted when Yecheng agreed to help, and after studying him for a moment, she decided something was missing. She then dragged him to the busiest commercial street in the capital city.
Roze believed that Yecheng needed a more impressive outfit for the occasion.
Yecheng was undoubtedly exceptional in both appearance and accomplishments, but he was about to meet her father, the King of Olyana, the next day.
Despite Yecheng's outstanding qualities, Roze wanted to ensure he looked even more impressive to deter his former fiance, Daim Kemhart, from causing any trouble.
"Senior Roze, my role is just to be a shield, there's no need to be so serious..." Yecheng said, feeling a bit awkward as Roze, like an unmarried wife, meticulously dressed him up.
When Roze had initially explained the situation and asked for his help, Yecheng hadn't given it much thought.
In modern society, such a plot is not uncommon.
At home, the parents urge their children to get married, but the children are so annoyed by it that they hire a temporary actor or something.
Unlike the Midgar Kingdom, the Olyana Kingdom is also known as the Art Kingdom. The current king is already quite old, and Roze is the only heir to the throne.
The current king wants Roze to marry early and have children to continue the royal bloodline, which is quite normal.
That man named Daim Kemhart is probably the suitable match arranged by the King of Olyana for Roze.
However, as a forward-thinking Roze, she does not accept a marriage proposal without any emotional foundation. She plans to use herself as a shield, brushing off the arranged marriage her parents set up. This is the plot Night City imagines in his mind.
Roze had helped Night City a lot before, and while Medis was in the capital city, she had always been by her mother's side.
Therefore, both emotionally and logically, Night City feels that he should help her with this small favor.
But looking at Roze's busy figure, with a happy expression on her face, Night City hesitates.
Roze probably isn't just looking for a temporary actor as a shield...
"It's not that simple to make Daim back down. Olyana is a kingdom of art, so appearance and attire are even more important.
Although Night City's title and status are a bit lower, with achievements like the 'Goddess's Trial,' if he performs well in this 'God of War Festival,' I believe my father will no longer reject our relationship."
Hearing Roze's words, Night City covers his face with his hand. After all this time, he feels that he and Roze are not on the same page at all.
Night City thinks that Roze must have misunderstood something. He wants to explain the situation, but seeing Roze busy dressing him up, Night City sighs silently.
"I'll wait until I help Roze with her troubles before explaining it to her."
While Night City and Roze are shopping in the clothing area of the Shiyue Merchant Guild, he never expects that their interaction is witnessed by two other teenagers across the street.
These two teenagers are none other than Jia Jia, one of the extras in the duo, and Sid, the true male lead who has been trying to act as a bystander, hiding his identity as Shadow Lord.
The reason these two are eating hamburgers here is mainly because Jia Jia has developed a gambling habit. After losing everything in his first unsuccessful attempt, he can only seek help from his "best friend" Sid.
The 'God of War Festival' is a rare grand event in the Midgar Kingdom, so naturally, the capital's casinos have opened corresponding betting pools.
After listening to someone's slander, Jia Jia wants to take a shortcut to wealth, but unfortunately, he didn't analyze the strengths of the participating fighters well, leading to an unfavorable start.
Having lost all his gambling funds, it's extremely difficult to turn things around. At this moment, he thinks of his two good friends.
For such a "sure-win" opportunity, Jia Jia isn't selfish. He naturally wouldn't forget his two "best friends."
Xuluo has returned to his hometown, so he can't be brought along to get rich... So Jia Jia can only turn to Sid from their trio.
(End of Chapter)
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