Chapter 1083: Chapter 605: The Ghostly Sea_2 Chapter 1083: Chapter 605: The Ghostly Sea_2 “I dare not,”
Princess let out a cold snort, her gaze fixed on them, her mind completely unchanged.
“You're right not to dare, for neither have you the status nor the courage,”
“Enough, no matter what you think, today, no one is allowed to take Logan away. Whoever does so is opposing me, and you do not want to see the consequences of opposing me.”
She wielded her identity and the pressure that came with it to suppress them.
Unfortunately, disciples from aristocratic families had their own power and pride.
Even when facing a princess, they might not readily lower their heads.
The senior disciple in the front even stepped forward and gave her a gesture of respect.
“Princess, please do not force us. Even if you can protect him this time, you cannot guarantee his safety forever. After all, the aristocratic family has set its sights on him. A man who dares to challenge an aristocratic family has offended more than just my family. Do you really want to confront our aristocratic family over such an arrogant person?”
Princess clenched her fists tightly behind the scenes, her fingernails almost digging into her flesh.
Yet, her resolution remained unchanged and would not change.
“Indeed, I am willing to confront you. What will you do about it?”
Clearly, she was also trying hard, willing to take them on if needed.
Hearing this, Logan was genuinely shocked and looked towards the princess.
He had never expected the princess to go to such lengths for him.
“Princess…”
He murmured softly, his voice very light, unheard by anyone else.
Watching the princess's obstinate expression, he shook his head and sighed.
Why push it this far?
While these people were dissatisfied with the outcome of the negotiations, they dared not truly confront the princess.
To them, Logan was an insignificant youth they did not take seriously.
But the princess was different. Even an aristocratic family did not want to clash with the royal family.
Hence, reluctantly, they stepped back in the end.
At this moment, it was no longer up to them to make decisions; they had to go back and report to their family clan.
“Hmph, consider yourself lucky!”
They left unwillingly, and the senior disciple glared at Logan hatefully, as if wishing he could take him back.
Unfortunately, they could only return by themselves. As for Logan, who was protected by the princess's luck, they were filled with envy, jealousy, and unwillingness in their hearts.
The two parties could be said to have parted on bad terms.
After they left, the princess's maintained aura of strength diminished.
She pinched her brow, her eyes and brows revealing a hint of exhaustion.
Logan felt an unpleasant sensation in his heart and approached her.
“Princess.”
The princess kept pinching her brow, not looking at him.
His lips moved slightly, seeming to struggle, but still, he spoke.
“You didn't need to go to such lengths for me, princess.”
The princess paused for a moment in her movement, but she quickly returned to normal, her expression calm.
“It's nothing. You are my savior, I will always remember that. Consider it repaying the favor I owe you. Don't think too much of it.”
Her facade was as haughty as ever as if unaffected by sentiment.
Seeing this, Logan did not know what to say and could only sigh.
She hasn't changed a bit…
“It's all right for you to have intervened this time, Princess, but there's no need for the next. I'm not joking; I'm confident in taking on those people, even with the aristocratic family behind them. I don't want you, because of me, to fall out with the aristocratic family. Wouldn't that be bad for you?”
The princess, somewhat irritable for some reason, snapped back at him.
“And you, picking a fight with those aristocratic families, is that supposed to be good for you?”
Logan was taken aback; when had the princess become so eloquent?
“Princess, I am but a lone man with no ties. Even if I make enemies, I could simply leave this place. Who then could do anything to me?”
Unable to persuade him and hearing this, the princess grew even more irritable, showing her impatience with a flick of her mouth.
“Hmph, you've always been willful, handling whatever trouble you get into. But Logan, the aristocratic family isn't what you imagine. Now that one of them has their sights on you, I know you have a high talent and cultivation level, but the aristocratic family has its foundation too. I advise you to be careful.”
Logan chuckled lightly.
“Thank you for the warning, Princess. I am well aware.”
The Princess looked at him, clearly unconcerned, which made her mood even more gloomy.
“Yes, yes, I see you haven't taken a single word I said seriously.”
Logan touched his nose and offered no explanation for it.
“Forget it.”
The Princess didn't even need his answers or explanations; she quickly soothed herself.
“You've always been this way, why am I being so stubborn with you, as if a few casual words from me could change your mind.”
Her words seemed to be directed at Logan but also appeared to be meant for herself.
“Logan, you are a decisive person, and I can't influence your opinion. In any case, I can help you once but not a second time. You'd better take care of yourself.”
However, Logan quite liked this state of affairs, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
“Thank you, Princess. I also hope that the Princess will take care of herself.”
“Logan here doesn't want the fire he started to burn the Princess.”
There was a hidden message in those words, causing the Princess's mouth to twitch, but she said nothing.
“Enough, it seems I've wasted my effort being the good person. I get it, I won't interfere anymore in the future, satisfied now?”
Helping someone only to have them be ungrateful, the Princess felt some annoyance in her heart.
Logan was helpless; how could a few honest words make someone angry?
He touched his nose, considering the Princess had helped him, and softened his voice to coax her.
“The Princess surely knows that's not what I meant.”
The Princess understood; he didn't want to involve her in his affairs.
But at the same time, wasn't he also setting clear boundaries with her?
The Princess, though angry and annoyed, couldn't bring herself to completely ignore him.
Seeing the carefree look of that person, the Princess sighed deeply.
Oh well, it seems I've fallen into a pit, and I'll never be able to climb out.
She resigned herself.
When she looked at Logan again, her tone had involuntarily softened.
“As it happens, you are here, and there's something I need to tell you. There will be an auction soon, filled with countless treasures. It's a rare opportunity, and it happens to be in the next few days. You must not miss it.”
“Oh?”
Logan raised an eyebrow slightly, actually interested.
“Where is this auction taking place, Princess?”
“At the city's largest Auction House. Oh, and I have something for you that will come in handy.”
With that, she pulled something out of her sleeve and handed it over.
Logan hesitated for a moment before taking it, then looked down and noticed it was an invitation.
“This…”
The Princess was smiling at him, proceeding to explain.
“Not just anyone can enter the auction, this is merely a stepping stone, but without it, you can't even get in.”
Logan's gaze darkened, and he quickly tried to give it back.
“This is too precious, Princess. You should take it back.”
Accepting it would mean owing a significant favor, which was inappropriate.
But the Princess seemed very annoyed by his refusal.
“How dare you reject something the Princess gives you?”
“Logan, if I give it to you, it's yours. There's no talk of benefits, nor will I make you do anything for me. But you refuse even this little gesture from me; do you look down on me that much?”
“Not at all, Princess, Logan here didn't mean that…”
Before Logan could explain his flustered thoughts, the Princess had already made her decision.
“If that's not what you meant, then take it, just take it, and don't think or say anything else. I believe you.”
Logan's mouth twitched, unable to utter a word of refusal, and so he obediently accepted it.
“Well then, thank you, Princess.”
The Princess's face softened somewhat, and she appeared slightly more pleased.
“Hmm.”
As she was about to leave, she remembered something and gave him a final reminder.
Chapter end
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