Do you all know the future?

Chapter 72 The Demon's Escape

Mrs. Eve lowered her snake tail, realizing that she had lost everything, and let out a low groan of resentment.

"How could this happen? How could Her Majesty the Queen... how could she..."

The legendary spiritual woman, the noblest woman in Tudor theory, was to marry a stranger—it was too absurd for her to believe.

"You believe everything I say? You're overthinking it..."

Diane sensed something was wrong and hurriedly tried to explain, but in Eve's eyes, Diane had already given the answer.

"This is impossible, God's prophecies cannot be wrong, what is going on..."

The snake woman's desperate sobs made Diane feel ashamed.

"No matter how you look at it, it's impossible for me to marry Miss Lotina. Is it because some details are missing that you've misunderstood?"

Diane preferred virtuous wives and mothers even before she transmigrated, and she preferred them even more after transmigrating. If it weren't for the sake of interests, she would never have married a wife like Lotina who had such low emotional intelligence.

“How could I misunderstand every single detail… Lord An, I lost my composure, I’m sorry.”

Her tone sounded very aggrieved, and the beautiful woman quickly regained control of her emotions, giving an apologetic look.

"It's alright, it's alright. I did this so as not to delay you, Mrs. Eve. You've been good to me, and I didn't want to see you waiting."

Diane understood and spoke her mind. She had never understood the mentality of those people in novels and TV shows who didn't explain themselves in such situations and simply accepted the other person's kindness.

Diane felt that matters of the heart needed to be clarified early on, rather than dragging things out and wasting everyone's energy. The other person wasn't a bad woman, and she wanted to make them repent.

Things that need to be explained should be explained to people clearly. Hiding things is just planting seeds of trouble that will be dealt with later.

"I actually hope you'll keep me waiting, otherwise there'll be no hope at all. I really want you to be my son-in-law and me to be your mother-in-law!"

Mrs. Eve gave a wry smile. Diane pulled her along, pretending nothing was wrong. This might be better for Eve, because she wasn't afraid of this situation; no matter how difficult it was, she could still fight it.

The problem is that Diane isn't even given a chance; they're eliminating her outright. She doesn't even have a chance to leave the stage. What are people supposed to do?
No matter how many solutions she had, Diane wouldn't let her in the door. All her preparations were now useless to Diane.

The Queen's qualities, in every aspect, are far superior to, if not utterly superior to, Lotina's; there is no comparison, and she is simply no match for her.

"Yes, having a mother-in-law like Lady Eve is wonderful, but I already have someone. How can I disregard Her Majesty and my future..."

Diane didn't finish her sentence. Lady Eve already understood that the Queen wasn't a magnanimous person, and if Diane didn't fulfill her promise to the Queen, the Queen probably wouldn't forgive her.

"I know, perhaps the future has changed. I will no longer bother you. I hope you can conquer the Queen and become the de facto monarch of Tudor!"

The snake woman, Diane, was able to accept defeat. Although she still felt regret and discomfort, she had done her best and acted in a reasonable, justifiable, and measured manner, without any deception or two-timing.

"Thank you for your blessing, Mrs. Eve. Even without this relationship, I would still like to be your friend. I like you very much!"

Aside from her initial assertiveness which slightly diminished her popularity, Eve's subsequent actions were all endearing, especially her rescue of Diane from the cultists, a moment Diane will remember for a lifetime.

"You wicked thing, what are you saying? I'm a widow!"

When the beautiful snake heard Diane's sincere words, she looked at Diane with a teasing gaze. She did not misunderstand the meaning of Diane's words; she simply wanted to tease Diane.

"No, actually you're much more likable than Miss Lotina..."

Diane initially wanted to deny it, but after glancing at Fu Bai and Shen Yuan, who were lively and energetic, she spoke her mind!

If it were Mrs. Eve, many things wouldn't be impossible!
"You really dare to think that way!"

Listening to Diane's tone and looking at her expression, Mrs. Eve realized that Diane was truly in love. She felt a little embarrassed and annoyed, but not angry.

Many people in the Empire liked her, so it was fine for Diane to like her, although she didn't like that her daughter liked her, which made her feel a little resentful.

However, I was still somewhat happy, because Diane's words indirectly proved that she was charming, at least she had attracted Diane.

"I'm just thinking about it; I'm very sensible..."

Diane avoided the vigilant gaze of the beautiful snake. He did indeed like Mrs. Eve; the lingering feeling of touch would occasionally return to his mind.

The breadth of her figure was incomparable to the broad-mindedness of the head maids, whose only advantage was their height.

"You wicked bastard, don't even think about it!"

Thinking about the prophecy in her dream, and noticing Diane's casual glance, Mrs. Eve chided her, saying that she considered Diane her son-in-law, but Diane wanted to be her man.

"Oh, no, thank you for your kind offer, Mrs. Eve. Let's just be friends!"

Diane shook her head, as if trying to shake the sensation out of her head, appearing quite obedient.

"Who are you to me? You're just a friend. You don't even want to marry my daughter, yet you want to pursue me? Dream on!"

Mrs. Eve snorted and slowly got up from the sofa. Her tall figure cast a huge shadow, which increased the sense of oppression on Diane.

Did Diane actually set his sights on her, thinking she would become his mistress like Isabella?
Diane's ambition is truly remarkable, as she wants to win over all three of the beauties of Lando. Unfortunately, Eve is not so easy to conquer, unlike Isabella who can be given away for free!
"Even if I marry your daughter, I can't pursue you!"

Diane held back her complaints, while the little maid, who had already swallowed the biscuit, made a natural sound.

"My mother said that a mother and daughter should not marry the same man."

The little maid's words made Diane, who had been chuckling, blush with embarrassment, while Lady Eve felt ashamed that a child had exposed the emperor's new clothes.

"I don't need to marry them all, as long as... I have things to do at home, I have to go!"

Mrs. Eve was about to explain when she realized that she had misunderstood something and that the more she explained, the worse it got. Feeling uneasy, she simply shut up and asked to leave.

"Understood, Mrs. Eve. I'll see you off. Please be careful of the dangers outside."

Diane smiled inwardly, but outwardly appeared very worried about Mrs. Eve. This Mrs. Eve was quite adorable; the beautiful woman who spoke had lost her usual composure and elegance.

"No need. I am an angel-level powerhouse. What could possibly harm me? You must be tired after a day of cultivation. Get some rest."

Maintaining her aristocratic elegance, the beautiful snake slithered her tail and opened the door to Diane's house. It looked like she was fleeing in a disheveled state, but she comforted Diane with a few words.

"Alright then, goodbye Mrs. Eve!" Diane saw Mrs. Eve to the door. There wasn't much to say to Mrs. Eve today, but after learning something, Diane breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she no longer had the chance to take things further with Mrs. Eve, Diane was quite open-minded. For now, she was using clever tactics to win over the head maid and the headmistress.

Both the Queen and Bridget were not fully won over, and Diane simply didn't have the ability to continue exploring new characters; he knew his own limitations.

"Does Master like Lady Eve very much?"

The head maid narrowed her heterochromatic eyes slightly, having made some plans in her mind. Seeing this, Diane immediately gave a decisive answer.

"I don't like it. Don't misunderstand. I'm just amazed by the size of things and also dealing with Mrs. Eve. I don't mean to like it at all."

Diane felt that once she agreed, the head maid would start planning and helping her carry out the plan. The head maid's heart was like that of a chef, always wanting to give the best of everything to the character and providing whatever the other party wanted.

Because she knew her well, Diane quickly denied it three times, telling her not to waste her time.

Really? You don't like it at all?

The head maid's heterochromatic eyes held a hint of suspicion as she leaned closer, trying to find a clue on Diane's face.

"How could that be? She's so beautiful and big, like someone from a painting. I'm telling you not to waste your energy. We probably won't have any contact in the future. I'll become the Queen's consort, and that's the most important thing right now. Don't cause trouble."

Feeling awkward under the head maid's gaze, Diane could only admit it, and only then did the head maid smile.

“I know, but don’t rush things. We have plenty of time. By the time your family ascends to godhood, she may still be just as beautiful as she is now.”

The head maid ruffled Diane's hair, making no indication that she intended to give it to Diane, but promising not to interfere and trusting that Diane would receive it in the future.

"What does my ascension to godhood have to do with her beauty? Do you think I would forcibly take her away? My good head maid, don't think about such things. Instead, think about what problems might arise from the marriage selection!"

Diane rolled her eyes. They weren't enemies, and Diane didn't like doing this kind of thing.

"How could that be? I think that once you ascend to godhood, Master will be incredibly charming, and Lady Eve will offer herself to him."

The head maid explained her point of view, but Diane found it hard to believe; it wasn't like the head maid at all. However, she couldn't very well say something that hadn't happened.

"She's not a socialite either, otherwise she wouldn't be a widow now. Let alone her, how to torture people do you think the Queen's marriage selection process will be?"

Diane disagreed, believing that without the interference of the head maid and others, he would have no future with Mrs. Eve, let alone with Mrs. Eve's daughter.

This was a failed prophecy. It's unclear what he did in this timeline, but in any case, this timeline will not happen.

"It's simple and easy, Master, don't worry too much. Why do you think that way?"

The head maid thought she knew Diane very well, but she still couldn't understand where Diane's sense of crisis came from.

"Because I feel like I've stepped into the story!"

Diane was also reflecting on why her parents resisted the matchmaking event. It shouldn't be because they had seen similar matchmaking stories online in their past life, but rather because they felt as if they had stepped into a curtain.

"What's the plot?"

"The things you and I encountered before, except for the very beginning, were not really problems. But since we entered the academy, how many days have we been here, and how much have we accomplished? I feel like the protagonist of a storybook, stepping into the plot, and now the plot is unfolding."

Diane shared her feelings, saying that what she had done in half a month was more exciting and fulfilling than what she had accomplished in the past few years in this world, and that the marriage selection event was clearly the next big event.

"This means our master is about to ascend to godhood!"

The head maid pushed Diane to sit on the sofa, pinched Diane's shoulder, and congratulated her.

"What's with all this talk about climbing to godhood? It's driving me crazy."

"Many people experience this: encountering multiple difficulties in a short period of time, followed by a significant improvement. This is quite common among angels and demigods, and it's not uncommon among paladins and archmages as well. It's even common among some extraordinary individuals like you, Master, who are just entering the spiritual realm. This is generally referred to as a trial by God."

"Of course, there are trials by true gods to train their followers, and there are also trials where one's luck is just like this for a while. In the end, they will all be greatly improved. Master, please calm down. No matter what happens, Melu and I will always be your support."

The head maid told Diane that he wasn't the first to do this, and that she shouldn't worry too much. With their current setup, even if a demigod intervened, they could escape, and might even be able to turn the tables. There was no need to be so anxious.

"Has this already happened? Am I overthinking it?"

It turned out that this wasn't an isolated incident, which put Diane at ease. She was relieved that it wasn't because she was a transmigrator that she was special.

Nothing particularly special happened in the next few days. Diane would go to the government affairs class to sign in during the day, and then practice with Isabella.

After finishing his practice, he would exchange feelings with Isabella, rest in the glow of her rosy complexion, and take control of the spiritual transformation within his body.

Everyone else seemed to have logged off and disappeared. Neither the Queen nor Bridget bothered him, and Lady Eve, after the awkward moment, didn't come looking for him either.

Lotina came to the maid several times, wanting to cultivate, and Diane, fearing the maid would be bored, acquiesced.

Diane enjoyed the feeling of having nothing to do for several days, and he cherished this time because his unease was growing.

The news of the marriage selection spread and was discussed daily in the government affairs office. Diane thought it was because of the marriage selection and even asked Isabella to check if there was anything wrong with it.

In a history class, Diane and her head maid were about to appear in the classroom to sign in before leaving to find Isabella.

Previously, the political affairs class had to consider the Queen's face, but now that the Queen is almost his wife, cultivation is naturally more important, since cultivation is also for the purpose of marrying the Queen.

Today was different because Diane could clearly sense a change in the atmosphere in the class. There was a pervasive sense of fear, and everyone's face was filled with worry, which puzzled Diane greatly.

Before her teacher arrived, Diane sought out the only person she knew, the businessman Noy.

"Mr. Noy, why does everyone look so worried? What's wrong?"

Diane looked at Noe, whose expression was just as worried as the young man's. Had the government service class been sacrificed? Had the Queen stopped assigning them positions?
"Has Lord An not heard? The demons of Ishtar have broken through the blockade of the major churches and escaped. The Tudors may also be affected by the demons!"

Noe's expression was one of deep sorrow, as if a natural disaster had struck.

Those who are extraordinary are easily attracted to others who are extraordinary; they're doomed.

(End of this chapter)