Stunningly beautiful yet wicked, she begins by conquering eight beast husbands.

Chapter 118 The person who comes in first place can make a request to the Empire

Scarlett dressed quickly and hurriedly left the bedroom.

In the main hall, the beastmen gathered together.

Upon seeing Scarlett, his eyes lit up with varying degrees of excitement.

"What's wrong? What's wrong? Is there an air raid???" Scarlett grabbed Mo Ting, who was nearby, and asked.

Mo Ting glanced at Scarlett's slightly disheveled hair hanging by her ear and replied, "It's not an air raid, it's a notification that the resource competition is about to begin, summoning everyone to Nordry Square."

Scarlett made an awkward "uh".

She slept so comfortably that she forgot about it.

Looking at everyone's outfits, not bad, not bad, they're all black combat suits she bought for everyone.

It seems everyone is ready, so she can't let her guard down.

Sneak into the room, change into your combat gear, and set off!
Lilia gave Scarlett a cheering gesture, "Go, Your Highness! Win first place!"

The resource competition is held once a year, and those who have participated once must wait three years to participate again.

This "waiting system" ensures that everyone has a chance and prevents the Empire from becoming short of talent due to too many participants, thus giving the Zerg or people from other planets an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

Scarlett blew Lilia a kiss, "Don't worry!"

I dare not claim first place, but I must get a ranking.

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Eight in the morning.

The Oranosa Empire.

Nordry Square.

The highly anticipated battle for resources is about to begin!
Countless airships appeared above the plaza, and after finding their designated positions, they slowly landed.

Nordry Square is a vast open space that connects the sky and the underworld. It is so expansive that you can't see the end of it even when you are in the airship, let alone after you get off the airship.

A high platform stands in the center of the square.

Three dignified and graceful women sat on the high platform.

They are Empress Catherine, Sector Executive Sophia, and Prince Romin Sivir.

Looking around, their faces all resembled each other somewhat. They held high positions, their power and desires satisfied. Their eyes gleamed faintly as they looked down at the crowd, devoid of any emotion, as if they were looking down on the entire world.

Once everyone had arrived, they began to speak in turn.

It's nothing more than some competition rules and inspiring words.

Although everyone was not very enthusiastic, they still clapped along, and the atmosphere was still quite good.

It was Sofia's turn.

Riley glanced at Scarlett with concern.

But Scarlett's mind wasn't on the platform at all; she was looking around at the people around her, as if searching for something.

His brow twitched slightly as he asked, "What is Your Highness looking for?"

Scarlett asked, "Why is there no one else here?"

The other people Scarlett was referring to were people from the underworld.

She began observing from the moment the airship arrived at Nordry Square, and noticed that the people standing there were all dressed in unusual clothes, including the airships they were traveling in; each one had been modified and was quite valuable.

Human resources in the underground world are limited; let alone modifying flying ships, even flying ships are probably rare.

Riley lowered his eyes. "Your Highness, they still need to climb the Heavenly Ladder to reach Nordry Square. Their departure time is different from ours; they will be one or two days later."

"One or two days later?"

Scarlett blurted out, "Why? Isn't that unfair?"

The key to the resource competition is "competition," and time is crucial; not a single second can be wasted.

Riley smiled. "Your Highness, they are commoners."

Riley emphasized the word "commoner," as if subtly reminding Scarlett. Scarlett fell silent, her gaze darkening as she followed Riley's words, her eyelashes drooping, remaining motionless for a long time.

Catherine sat on the high platform, able to see everyone's expressions clearly. Scarlett, who was sitting close by, did not escape Catherine's notice when she saw her unwell face.

She instructed Katrina to call Scarlett to the inner room.

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As soon as Scarlett entered the inner room, she saw Catherine drinking tea from a cup. While curtsying, she observed Catherine's expression and saw that she was calm and composed, without the usual stern face and imposing presence.

Scarlett tentatively spoke up, "Mother, the competition system for the resource contest seems to be somewhat unfair."

The rising steam from the tea obscured Catherine's features, making her sharp face appear hazy and adding a touch of gentleness.

After blowing away the tea steam, the gentleness dissipated as well. She gave an "Oh," raised an eyebrow, and looked at Scarlett with a cold gaze. "Unfair? How is it unfair?"

Scarlett said cautiously yet boldly, "The people in the underground world have limited resources, which is already unfair compared to the heavenly world. Now, they have to participate in the resource competition and can only set off a day or two later, which is even more unfair."

"Since it's a competition, both time and strength are crucial. It's indeed inappropriate to not start on equal footing..."

Scarlett slowed her speech, enunciating each word carefully: "Besides, it would seem like an unfair victory."

Catherine put down her teacup, glanced at Scarlett with an inscrutable expression, then suddenly smiled, "So what do you want Mother Queen to do?"

That smile had a hint of encouragement. Scarlett resisted strongly, but was still somewhat bewitched. After hesitating for a few seconds, she slowly said, "I think that if we can all set off together, whoever wins will win beautifully and convincingly."

"Let's go together? Sure."

Catherine's smile deepened as she raised her eyebrows, and she readily agreed.

Scarlett felt no joy, but a sudden unease crept into her forehead. She cautiously raised her eyes to observe Catherine's expression. "Really? Mother Queen?"

"of course."

Catherine nodded with a smile, "You are my daughter, so naturally I will obey you. Since you want fairness, then you can stay and set off with them. Is that fair?"

Scarlett was stunned; the tension in her heart snapped.

Catherine did grant her wish, but only her wish.

Her face was tense and slightly pale.

An overwhelming sense of guilt welled up inside me.

She implicated her beastly husband because of a single sentence she uttered.

She saw how much importance they placed on this match, and it would have been wrong of her not to consider their needs.

However, the words had already been spoken, and there was no turning back.

Scarlett, suppressing her discomfort, replied, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your kindness."

"Don't you ask Mother Queen to retract this decision?" Catherine asked her upon hearing this.

Scarlett wanted to ask, but didn't know how. The result was what she wanted. If she couldn't accept it herself, how could she expect others to accept it in the future?

Scarlett steeled her resolve, her eyes stubborn and defiant yet trying her best to conceal it, and obediently said, "Your Majesty, I think this decision is excellent. I want this kind of fairness, and as a princess of the Empire, I should set an example."

Scarlett suddenly asked, "Mother Queen, will you take back this decision?"

Catherine: "No."

Scarlett: “…”

Catherine leaned back in her chair, a slight smile playing on her lips, and waved her hand, saying, "Go."

Scarlett didn't move, but looked up at Catherine. "Mother Queen hasn't said why she summoned me."

Catherine really admires Scarlett's inherent tenacity, like a wildly growing weed, relentless and unyielding, making one want to keep pushing her to see when she'll learn to give in.

But she hoped Scarlett would never give in.

Catherine took a deep breath, suppressing the itch in her lungs, and said with a smile, "The Queen Mother summoned you here to see how your preparations are going and whether you can win a prize. It seems you've prepared well and should be able to surprise the Queen Mother."

Catherine covered her lips briefly, then added, "Furthermore, the person who comes in first place can make a request to the Empire, and no one can object; the Queen Mother will grant it unconditionally."

(End of this chapter)