The hero's gender is yet to be determined after rebirth.

That's so common!

Seeing His Majesty the King hesitate, Lorenwei said nothing more and slammed her teacup down on the table.

The sound of an expensive teacup clinking against a glass tabletop startled the several VIPs present.

The terrifying experience was so profound that they all wanted to avoid making her angry.

"I'll take you to see Kurara right now!" King Percy almost blurted out, but since it involved his beloved daughter, he immediately hesitated.

After wavering between the pros and cons and his emotions, the old king made a tough decision and told a lie: "Kurara should still be studying at the Moonlight Academy..."

Unfortunately, he didn't know that Lorenwei had just heard Kurara calling for the old king outside the palace.

"..." Lorenwei silently stood up, a strangely shaped staff appearing in her hand, and then coldly said, "Since Your Majesty is so uncooperative, then I will not be polite. I hereby declare that Your Majesty has been kidnapped!"

As everyone stared in disbelief, Lorenwei added:

"The ransom for the kidnapping is Princess Kurara!"

Chapter 180 This kidnapper is a combination of beauty, ruthlessness, arrogance, and overbearingness!

In the palace of King Percy, a maid excitedly gossiped to her companion: "Have you heard? The biggest news of the night?"

"I heard? An assassin appeared in the palace! And that assassin had most of his arm chopped off by a hidden master in the palace with a single sword throw!" The second maid confidently boasted about her extensive information.

"Hmph, that's outdated! Let me tell you, the latest news is that there's a second assassin!"

A third maid stepped forward: "Hey, hey, you're talking about the news? A second assassin? That's outdated news! The latest news is that a mysterious blue-haired beauty has appeared in public! It's said that the beauty is a demon in disguise who specializes in seducing men..."

"Hey? I think she was on my team back then. She was really beautiful! It's just that her chest was a little flat..."

"Outdated! Outdated!" The fourth maidservant jumped out: "The latest news is that the council hall is on fire, and it's constantly flashing with light and spewing flames. It's said that a giant dragon is incubating eggs inside!"

It is common knowledge that maids are the source of gossip and rumors!

"What nonsense are you spouting!" The fifth maid appeared before the others, hands on her hips, and declared with unwavering confidence, "The latest news is: His Majesty the King has been kidnapped! Kidnapped by a beautiful blue-haired woman who killed the assassin, set the palace on fire, and is a bewitching fairy in disguise!"

"what?"

"Really?"

"No way?"

"This version seems more exciting!"

Several maids immediately came forward.

“That’s right! She didn’t like the kidnapper, so she killed him and did what the kidnapper should do!” The fifth maid was the one who served Lorenwei tea in the VIP hall. She had just come out from there and had obtained first-hand battlefield information. “Listen up, everyone. There has never been such an amazing girl! This kidnapper is a combination of beauty, ferocity, arrogance, and swagger.”

"The kidnappers were ruthless! They just murdered a person of high status in front of many people in a dark place! They then cruelly whipped, burned, and dismembered the body before disappearing into thin air!"

The unfortunate puppet protector became a symbol of Lorenwei's brutality and subsequent victimization.

"The kidnappers are outrageous! They burned down the council chambers, even right in front of the king and his guards! The king had to humbly ask the kidnappers for permission to put out the fire!"

The unfortunate King Percy became the epitome of a coward amidst Lorenwei's rampant behavior.

"The kidnappers are so arrogant! They keep demanding a ransom from Princess Kula! It's unimaginable what kind of treatment the princess will receive after their demands are met!"

The unfortunate princess became the price of Lorenwei's arrogant behavior and desires.

Now, inside the VIP hall, Lorenwei, after her brutal treatment of the black-robed puppet protector, has indeed begun to act arrogantly in front of the king and his entourage, even brazenly demanding that the princess be paid as ransom.

"Randomization? Ransom?" The king could hardly believe what he was hearing.

He exchanged glances with the head guard and the old archmage, confirming from their eyes that they had all heard something absurd.

“That’s right, you’re kidnapped by me now. If you hand over Princess Kurara, I’ll set you free; otherwise, I won’t be so polite.” Lorenwei casually waved her magic wand.

"The chilling desolation of autumn!" The old archmage gasped.

"What, is this magic wand special? I think I've heard of it before." The captain of the guard sat next to the old mage, noticing that the old woman's eyes were fixed on the magic wand in the girl's hand.

Lorenwei wasn't in a hurry; she simply sat in her seat and leisurely watched their conversation. Clearly, this exchange only amplified her perceived threat.

"That's right, it must be that magic wand that can be called a divine artifact! The yellowish-brown base color, the gold threads winding around it, the several withered leaves carved in mid-air, and the faint sense of sorrow for the passing of life—it's exactly the same as described in the book!"

The captain of the guard couldn't help but ask, "Just what power does this magic wand possess?"

"Incredibly terrifying! A 25% chance of increasing magic damage level!" Cold sweat beaded on the old archmage's forehead.

The head guard scoffed, "Only 25%? That means you only get one chance every four attempts?"

What an ignorant bum! The old archmage was indignant that the head of the guard didn't even understand this basic concept of magic: "Don't forget, she's a mage who can cast mid-to-high-level spells as easily as drinking water!"

"Ah..." The captain of the guard seemed to have thought of something.

She just cast at least twenty intermediate-level spells and no fewer than five advanced-level spells in quick succession. If she levels up, that means she's already cast five additional advanced-level spells and one forbidden spell?!

Good heavens! A single forbidden spell could destroy the entire palace! The captain of the guard broke out in a cold sweat, staring intently at the magic staff in Lorenvie's hand along with the old archmage.

The effect was quite good. As a professional counterfeiter of magic wands from another world, Lorenwei was satisfied with the effect of her magic wand, which cost about 10 silver coins.

The dark magic crystal that caused the death effect was also salvaged from Jansen's experimental waste. Among the dozen or so silver coins, the most valuable was the gold thread.

For the most eye-catching items, you have to go all out. Lorenwei learned a lot of valuable experience from those figure sellers in another world. Why is the Battle Through the Heavens Medusa statue so expensive, even though its price has doubled? How come everyone thinks it's worth the money? If you remove the special effects, it's practically no different from an ordinary figure, but the gilded headdress really adds to its grandeur! It makes people feel like it's worth the purchase!

As for the replaceable legs, let's not mention them. After all, some people prefer fair and tender legs, while others prefer fish-scale and snake-tailed legs. If you don't believe me, you can ask Xu Xian.

The figure's soft breasts, detachable armor, and Hello Kitty outfits are all pluses; to increase its perceived value, it needs these kinds of eye-catching features. So, Lorenwei saved up her allowance for a long time, including winning allowances from neighborhood kids, to make this magic wand.

King Percy naturally overheard his subordinates' discussions, and he was completely stunned, constantly regretting that he had given such a perfunctory answer.

Kurara did indeed return. Although it's unclear why she agreed to come back, it's always good that she's back. However, in an attempt to protect his daughter, he instinctively told her a lie, which stirred up a hornet's nest.

The king quickly rose from his throne and explained to Lorenwei, "Well, to be honest, Kurara has indeed returned. But I don't know where she is now."

"Your Majesty, please sit down. You are a hostage. Who told you to get up? Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?" Lorenwei casually tapped her magic wand in the direction of the king.

The mage and the chief guard trembled in fear, terrified that this cruel girl would kill the king.

Lorenwei's domineering attitude actually stems from her own reasons.

Nobles, especially royalty and royal nobles, have a very proud mentality. They are used to all kinds of flattery, and even when they respect the strong, it is a compromise; deep down, they still harbor arrogant thoughts.

She knew that she couldn't be polite now. Even though King Percy had just praised her so highly, she couldn't afford to take it to heart. She was there to threaten him, so her move had to be swift, her threat decisive, and her stance clear.

I have a bad temper, so watch your mouth when you talk to me. You won't be able to handle me when I go crazy!

Wanting to marry a princess would definitely cause trouble for the Kingdom of Percy. Even though he was a descendant of a legendary hero, his identity as a hero couldn't be revealed. As a second-generation hero, he still didn't have the same influence as the hero himself.

Lorenwei had thought things through carefully; she intended to leave her father-in-law with the impression that he was not to be trifled with, so as to avoid being bullied in the future! This was her little scheme.

Meanwhile, Queen Percy and Khurara had been in the side hall of the VIP room for a while.

Queen Percy reviewed the report that had been delivered and proceeded with official business. It was a brief summary of the upcoming itinerary of the second prince of the Fate Empire.

Nearby, Kurara sat at the table eating grapes. But she didn't eat a single grape; they were all squashed and messed up.

"If the weather doesn't change, the prince will arrive tomorrow afternoon," Her Majesty the Queen reminded her. "Are you going to greet him tomorrow? I doubt you'll agree. Fine, then your father and I will go."

"..." Kurara, who was standing to the side, did not respond. She was restless and had no thoughts about the prince at all. She just kept glancing out of the side hall.

Soon, a senior guard came to report.

When Kurala saw someone come to deliver the news, her eyes lit up.

The guards reported that a blue-haired girl had kidnapped the king inside the council hall.

Right now, all the guards are completely bewildered.

There were no sword fights, no magical explosions, so how could they claim to have kidnapped someone?

The guards were panicked, unsure how to react to this situation. They dared not rush in, and many crowded at the entrance of the council hall, waiting for Her Majesty the Queen to make her decision.

Upon hearing the report, the Queen showed no sign of anxiety, simply nodding and saying, "I understand. You don't need to be too nervous. Arrange for about ten high-caliber guards to attend to the door. The rest of you can rest."

The senior guard was still a little confused, but the queen's instructions were very clear, and he immediately went to convey them.

"What the hell is Lorenwei up to?!" Kurara was so angry that she strode towards the VIP room.

The queen remained calm and leisurely adjusted her sleeves: "Don't rush, don't rush. Do you really think she would hurt your father? If she did, how could she marry you two years later?"

"Mother, please don't say such things..." Kula blushed.

"I think this kid just wants to give your father a hard time. She's afraid she won't be able to control her family in the Kingdom of Posi in the future, so this is just a move in advance."

"No, no way. Lorenve is a descendant of a hero, speaking of which..." Kurara blushed and stopped speaking.

The Queen chuckled: "Speaking of which, we're a good match in terms of social standing, aren't we?"

Kurara nodded shyly and reluctantly, then explained, "I... I like someone, not because of her background. But if Father minds, Lorenve's background is not a problem."

The Queen stood up with a smile, took Kurara's hand, and said, "Alright, stop pretending to be all innocent with me. Let's go see what's going on over there; you can't sit still anyway."

Kula nodded vigorously and quickly followed her mother, as if afraid that she might change her mind.

The Queen held her daughter's dating skills in utter contempt: "Don't be so proactive, or you'll lose your value! The key to controlling a man is to play hard to get..."

Kurara cried out urgently, "Lorenve isn't a man, you can't use that on her... Ah..."

"..." The Queen was momentarily speechless, but as a noblewoman, she had never been talked back to before. Although her son-in-law had just talked back to her... stuffed a handkerchief into her mouth to silence her, and even tied her up...

"Ah, Mother, I... it wasn't just a momentary thing..." Kurara suddenly realized that she had contradicted her mother because she didn't want her views on love to be corrected.

How could she possibly mind her daughter's feelings? The Queen smiled and said, "It's alright. Actually, it's mainly because the person you like is too playful and knows how to have fun. Remember to keep a close eye on him in the future."

“No, she… okay.” Kurara couldn’t refute it; Lorenve was indeed playful and knew how to have fun.

However, Kurala thought to herself, she hadn't been playing around. At least when she tied up her mother earlier, she hadn't taken advantage of the situation.

Glancing furtively at her mother's figure, seeing it tremble even more dramatically than her own, Kurara became even more certain that Lorenve wasn't a liar. Such a figure, exactly Lorenve's type, and she hadn't done anything even tied up—she was definitely someone she could trust…

This could be considered a stroke of luck for Lorenwei while she was dressed as a woman, as she had a premonition at the time that she shouldn't act recklessly.

Such an important place as the VIP Hall naturally had secret passages and hidden openings. The Queen led Kurara to the secret chamber, from which they could clearly see the situation of Lorenve and the King inside the VIP Hall.

"Keep your voices down here. There's no shielding to prevent being detected by magic," the Queen whispered to her daughter.

Kurala quickly covered her mouth with her hand, afraid that she might accidentally make a sound and be heard.

The two sides were separated only by two walls, and the images were reflected by the mirrors. The main hall was brightly lit when receiving guests, but the secret room was dimly lit, making it very easy to see.

"Lorenwei, you're smart enough not to threaten my father with a knife." Kurara was initially a little worried, but after seeing the mirror image inside the palace, she felt somewhat relieved.

Inside the palace, the king had been talking with Lorenve for a while.