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Chapter 717: Yecheng: How Do I Always End Up Crossing Paths with This Guy!
Chapter 717: Yecheng: How Do I Always End Up Crossing Paths with This Guy!
Whether it was strength or talent, Yecheng was undeniably exceptional, leaving the nobles of Oliana with no choice but to silently accept the situation.
Despite their desire to voice their dissent, they knew they were no match for Yecheng's talent, whether in verbal or physical combat.
After the banquet concluded, King Oliana summoned Yecheng and Princess Roze to his presence.
The shrewd king was well aware that the nobles would not let this matter rest, so he warned Yecheng and Roze to be cautious.
Due to Dameim's actions, the royal family's power had already been significantly weakened.
In the current state, the Oliana royal family might not have the capability to suppress the nobles if they united in rebellion.
After the king's departure, Yecheng approached Roze and decided to be honest with her about his intentions.
Initially, he had come as a scapegoat, but the situation had taken an unexpected turn.
Yecheng couldn't bring himself to deceive Princess Roze, especially since they were friends, and Roze had genuinely helped him on numerous occasions.
As the situation was on the verge of becoming reality, Yecheng felt compelled to clarify things with Roze and explain the cult's intentions and the dangers associated with the Black Rose.
"Princess Roze, you don't need to worry too much. I have control over the cult's movements and the activation artifact for the Black Rose.
After this storm settles, I will return the Black Rose to you for safekeeping.
But before that, we must address the hidden dangers within the Black Rose. After all, no one knows if the cult has other means to activate it."
Hearing Yecheng's explanation, Roze couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed, even though she knew it wasn't entirely his fault.
She didn't blame Yecheng, as he had only promised to help in the beginning.
It was the subsequent events and her father's unilateral decisions that led to the current situation.
Even now, Yecheng was still concerned about her and wanted to protect Oliana, which deeply touched Roze.
"Yecheng, can I ask you something? Who is the person you truly like?"
Yecheng was taken aback by Roze's sudden question.
He was discussing national affairs, and she was asking about personal matters? Was this the right time for such a conversation? However, Roze's inquiry prompted Yecheng to reflect on whether he had someone he genuinely liked.
In his eyes, Princess Alekxia was a troublesome young lady, and he could tell that Beta and Epsilon also had feelings for him...
If he had to choose, it would probably be Clara, with whom he shared the closest relationship, but it had never progressed beyond childhood friends... or perhaps something more than just friends.
"It seems I still have a chance, and one day, I'll make our relationship today a reality, Yecheng."
Seeing Yecheng's furrowed brow and deep contemplation, Roze suddenly burst into laughter, her mood instantly lifting.
Although Yecheng didn't explicitly say so, Roze could tell that he didn't have a partner yet.
Knowing this, Roze felt hopeful.
Princess Alekxia and Clara were her rivals, but Yecheng's willingness to go to such lengths for her demonstrated that she held a significant place in his heart, no less than the other two.
"Princess Roze, something's wrong. Those nobles who left earlier seem to be seeking out Master Epsilon and her disciples, still determined to cause trouble."
"Just as Yecheng was talking to Princess Roze, a blonde maid with a worried expression rushed in and quickly reported the situation to Roze.
Although she was a maid, this young girl named Margaret was actually the daughter of a frontier baron and had been close friends with Roze since childhood.
The reason she was working as a maid in the capital was simply because she admired the artistic atmosphere there.
Margaret and Roze had a close relationship since they were young, and they even made a promise that when Roze got married, Margaret, as her maid, would also become a consort to Roze's husband.
After witnessing Yecheng's talent display in the grand hall, the little maid was completely smitten.
Remembering the childhood promise with Princess Roze, Margaret felt that being a consort to such a talented person didn't seem like a bad idea...
After the banquet ended, Margaret noticed the nobles whispering and scheming about something.
For the sake of Princess Roze's future happiness and her own, the little maid secretly followed them.
Soon, she overheard that the nobles, unable to compete with Yecheng in terms of talent, planned to ask for the help of Master Epsilon's disciple.
After all, Sid's piano performance had impressed everyone, and his artistic talent was undoubtedly no less than Yecheng's.
Moreover, the disciple was young like Yecheng and was Master Epsilon's personal disciple, ensuring both fame and status.
Even if they couldn't compete with Yecheng for the fiance's position, they had to find a way to ruin Princess Roze's marriage.
Upon hearing Margaret's words, Roze's expression turned extremely unpleasant.
After Yecheng's earlier revelation, she knew that the Olyana Kingdom was now targeted by the Diabloros Sect, and at this critical moment for the kingdom's survival, these nobles were still plotting against each other, which made Roze exceptionally angry.
As for Yecheng, upon hearing the maid's words, he couldn't help but show a strange expression.
Letting Sid come out and face him? This was like having people from the same side fighting each other again!
Yecheng even began to suspect that Sid's previous delusions might be true, and he might indeed be that guy's arch-nemesis!
No matter where he went, it seemed that he would eventually clash with Sid!
Nyx, a street-smart person who knew nothing about the plan, always managed to show up at the right time and play his role as the 'villain' perfectly.
And despite being a bystander, Yecheng seemed to be moving closer and closer to the role of the 'hero'.
First, he mysteriously obtained the Holy Sword, and then he naturally saved the Midgar Kingdom and the Olyana Kingdom.
Sid's journey as the 'Shadow Power Holder' was becoming more and more distant, which was understandable as it was his dream.
But why was he, a floundering person, also moving closer to the role of the 'hero' according to Sid's wishes?
It was as if the entire world's direction was revolving around Nyx's will.
No matter how much Yecheng slacked off, the world would correct his path, pushing him towards the just and right path.
Now, Yecheng was getting confused. Who was the real 'bastard' in this world, him or Sid?
(End of Chapter)"
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