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Chapter 694: Kidnapping to Unveil a Heir?
Chapter 694: Kidnapping to Unveil a Heir?
"There's only five minutes left. If that guy from Night City doesn't show up, I'll be making a killing."
Jia Jia, standing beside Sid, watched the passing time with an unusually excited expression.
He had investigated beforehand; Gold was known as the "Golden Dragon of Conquest," and it was said that he had never lost a fight.
Before the betting began, there hadn't been the incident of Night City abducting the king and princess, and the people of the capital city had favored Night City.
But Jia Jia was no ordinary fool; through intelligence gathering and rational analysis, he had long concluded that the "Golden Dragon of Conquest" was the true powerhouse.
And the facts proved him right! He had bet his entire fortune on Gold, and it turned out to be the right decision! With Gold's odds, if he won without a fight this time, Jia Jia would not only clear his previous gambling debts but also instantly become filthy rich.
"Mr. Referee, you might as well just declare me the winner. I think he must have heard my name, 'Golden Dragon of Conquest' Gold, and is too afraid to show up."
Gold seemed to have tired of his pose, and many spectators, seeing that Night City hadn't appeared, began to gradually leave. Jia Jia felt there was no need to continue the charade.
Just as the referee checked the hourglass and was about to announce the match result, a figure descended from the sky like lightning, stirring up a cloud of dust.
"Night City Omega, I challenge you to a fight!"
A calm yet unwavering voice echoed from within the dust, and when they heard this voice and saw the figure slowly emerging from the dust, everyone present was filled with astonishment and excitement!
Those who were excited were mostly commoners from the capital city, there to enjoy the spectacle.
The astonished ones were mainly the kingdom's nobility, as they had never expected Night City to dare to show his face in such a situation! Both the Midgar Kingdom and the Oliana Kingdom were currently wanted him.
In this situation, for him to appear and participate in the 'God of War Festival' was akin to walking into a trap!
"What are you all staring at? Hurry up and send someone to capture him!"
When the Midgar King saw Night City appear in the arena, he immediately wanted to send knights to apprehend him.
This was the first time the Midgar King had seen Night City, even though his two daughters had sung his praises in the past. But currently, this was a diplomatic issue involving two kingdoms.
Regardless of whether it was a third-rate border noble or a noble family from the capital city, the Midgar King was willing to make concessions to quell this disturbance.
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Upon hearing the Midgar King's command, Alice looked at her father with a reluctant expression, making a final plea.
"So what? The kingdom has already rewarded him.
Alice, you must remember your identity as the First Princess of Midgar. For the sake of a mere knight, if war breaks out with the Oliana Kingdom, you should understand how many casualties it will cause."
Hearing her father's words, Alice tightly gripped the hilt of her sword at her waist, while her other hand clenched into a fist.
Alice wanted to shout in anger, "Let the war begin!"
But as the words reached her lips, she ultimately lowered her hand in defeat. She knew that over the years, her father had lost his former spirit and was always inclined to make concessions.
But who was she to talk, for she herself lacked the courage to defy her father.
At that moment, Alice was contemplating whether to intentionally go easy on Night City to allow his escape.
Suddenly, an unexpected voice halted the soldiers and knights who were attempting to approach Night City.
When they saw the figure who had spoken, everyone present was stunned.
It was none other than the King of Olyana, supported by Roze!
The King and Princess of Olyana, who had been abducted by Night City, were now standing alongside him, and even the most foolish among the crowd could deduce that there was an inside story to this!
"Night City Omega, you are the fiance of Princess Roze Olyana, the first princess of the Olyana Kingdom.
In other words, you are one of the heirs to the Olyana Kingdom's throne. If you dare to harm him, you will be making an enemy of the Olyana Kingdom!"
The King's words left everyone present speechless.
The Midgar civilians and nobles, who had only come for the juicy gossip, were shocked by the King's revelation.
When did kidnapping the king and princess also lead to revealing a heir to the throne?
One moment he was a rebel, and the next, he's the king's son-in-law?
If they had known about this opportunity, they would have done the same!
Upon hearing the King's words, not only the audience but also Night City was dumbfounded.
This was completely different from what they had discussed earlier!
Before coming here, the King had assured him that he would explain everything to the crowd.
But the old man had taken it upon himself to add drama, not only offering his daughter, a princess, to Night City but also attempting to make him the heir to the throne.
How could the old king make such decisions without consulting Night City?
However, one couldn't blame the King entirely, as he had misunderstood the situation, believing that Night City and Roze had already secretly pledged their love.
Roze's gaze towards Night City was filled with longing, and as her father, he couldn't help but notice it.
Night City, in his efforts to help his daughter, had even endured being misunderstood as a traitor, facing simultaneous pursuit from both countries.
This alone was enough for the King of Olyana to trust Night City with his daughter's future.
With only six months left to live, his only concern was for his daughter, Roze.
If another scheming individual like Dameim were to appear in the Olyana Kingdom, the King couldn't guarantee Roze's safety.
Night City possessed strength, skills, and the means, and most importantly, he was Roze's beloved.
The King believed that with Night City's support after his death, Roze would be able to govern the Olyana Kingdom well.
This was the reason why the King of Olyana boldly announced this matter in front of the King of Midgar and the numerous nobles.
It was not only an acknowledgment of Night City and Roze's relationship but also an indirect declaration that he intended to pass the throne to Roze.
The revelation, like a nuclear explosion, shocked everyone present.
Sid, among the crowd, wore an expression of confirmation, as his previous suspicions were proven correct. That bastard Night City had once again stolen his thunder.
(End of Chapter)
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