I opened a clinic in the Abyss World

"You decide."

Charlotte looked at her without the slightest hesitation.

Family status is naturally determined by strength, which can avoid many disputes and controversies, a point Charlotte is well aware of.

Elizabeth was a very intelligent woman, and managing a household was certainly no problem for her; it was a complete waste of her talents.

Moreover, given her current strength and reputation, Charlotte simply couldn't imagine her being her second or third wife.

If word gets out, he'll be scorned to death.

Ruth is a big fan of hers, calling her "sister" even more affectionately than he does, so she probably won't have any objections.

When she got back, Charlotte would have to work on Diana, since Diana was used to being in charge.

Elizabeth smiled at her quick agreement and added, "Aren't you worried that your two dear sisters won't agree?"

"Then I'll tell them that anyone who objects should ask the sword in your hand. Anyway, my opinion doesn't count," Charlotte said matter-of-factly.

"You know how to shift the blame, don't you?" Elizabeth chuckled, gently pushing Charlotte's chest to break free from his embrace. She retreated ten meters, her silver greatsword already in her hand.

"Why are you drawing your sword again?" Charlotte looked at Elizabeth holding the longsword and suddenly felt a little uneasy. Could it be that he had done something wrong before?

"I want to try the sword strike that killed the Saint-level expert." Elizabeth looked at him, eager to test it out.

"You're far superior to him; I have no chance." Charlotte shook her head as she fought with Elizabeth, reminding him of the time when she had pinned him to the ground and humiliated him when he was young.

"Just draw your sword. I want to see what kind of amazing sword strike can kill a Saint-level expert two levels above me." Elizabeth held her sword in front of her and said calmly, "Perhaps it will also give me some inspiration. I am already at the peak of Star Knight, and I need an opportunity to break through."

Upon hearing this, Charlotte's eyes lit up with realization; it turned out she wanted to gain something from her battle with him.

"In that case, I will give it my all." Charlotte's gaze turned serious.

  

"Just give it your all. I'm also very curious about just how strong you are right now." Elizabeth nodded.

Charlotte shifted her feet slightly and disappeared from the spot.

In the next instant, he appeared in front of Elizabeth, turning into afterimages as he drew his sword and stabbed at her from different tricky angles.

The black Judgment Sword was covered with dark gold sword laws, and its form seemed to move through space, making it strange and difficult to discern.

Elizabeth also did not use her domain. She flipped her heavy sword and swung it horizontally and then vertically.

Her sword was heavy, but she could draw it faster than Charlotte.

The twelve illusory figures vanished under the sweeping force of the two powerful sword energies. The sword energies rippled out for ten meters before quietly dissipating before touching the ginkgo tree, only causing the swing to sway slightly.

A jet-black sword emerged silently from the shadows beside her, striking her back with incredible speed.

She seemed to have sensed something beforehand, and with her long sword she blocked backward, as if she had erected a sword and shield.

clang!

With a muffled thud, the Judgment Sword clashed with the longsword, as if it had struck a wall. The dark golden sword light quickly dissipated, unable to be overcome.

But at that moment, space distorted slightly, and a sword aura suddenly appeared in front of Elizabeth, slashing towards her neck.

For the first time, Elizabeth's face showed amazement, and she took a slight step forward, almost subconsciously.

The sword energy grazed her neck, severing a lock of her hair, before striking the door frame.

The stone gate collapsed with a crash.

Elizabeth stared at the gate that had been severed by a single sword strike, her eyes filled with contemplation.

Charlotte sheathed her Judgment Sword, and after confirming that she was not injured, she scratched her head somewhat awkwardly: "I told you, I'm prone to making mistakes in such a small place."

"You're not wrong, I'm the one who's wrong." Elizabeth shook her head, not caring about the strand of hair that had been cut off. Instead, she walked towards the door, and when she reached the remaining ruins, she stared intently at the smooth cut made by the sword, lost in thought.

Seeing this, Charlotte also stopped talking. He could sense that Elizabeth seemed to have entered a strange state, somewhat similar to the Law Realm he had entered when he first broke through to become a Sky Knight. It was a state that could only be encountered by chance.

This surprised him somewhat, since his strength was far inferior to Elizabeth's. She hadn't gone all out earlier, only defending herself. However, the last sword strike he had hidden was somewhat unexpected for her, so even though a lock of her hair was cut off, it didn't pose a fatal threat to her.

Elizabeth, however, sensed his attack and entered a state of lawlessness.

The commotion attracted the attention of others.

Ruth rushed back immediately and saw the gate that had been cut in half by a sword. She thought Charlotte and Elizabeth were fighting, and worriedly rushed inside.

Fiona followed anxiously behind. She knew Miss Elizabeth wasn't so easily fooled; the young master had really messed things up this time.

Charlotte quickly slipped to the door, stopped Ruth, and gestured for them to be quiet.

"What happened? Why did the door collapse?" Ruth asked softly, relieved to see that Charlotte was unharmed.

"I was sparring with Elizabeth and accidentally broke the door. We'll have someone fix it in a bit," Charlotte explained in a low voice. "But she seems to have entered the Realm of Laws, which is a very rare opportunity. She might break through her current realm because of it, so please don't disturb her."

Upon hearing this, Ruth quickly covered her mouth. Elizabeth had broken through to the Saint level.

This woman is amazing!

He truly deserves to be called her idol, a legend among knights, and the number one among the younger generation.

Charlotte waved her hand, signaling them to leave.

Charlotte stood a hundred meters away, blocking the guards who rushed over after hearing the commotion and Vivian and the others who were watching the commotion.

"Boss, I heard Elizabeth is here. Did you two start fighting just now?" Martha asked with a look that suggested she was enjoying the drama.

Vivian stared at the gate that had been sliced ​​off by a single sword strike, swallowed hard, and suddenly felt a little scared.

If Elizabeth is angry because of Ruth, will she get a beating from Charlotte if she marries her?

With her small arms and thin legs, she couldn't withstand a single sword strike from her.

"We were just having a little sparring match and accidentally damaged the gate," Charlotte explained, then said to Fiona, "Fiona, send someone to find some stonemasons to repair the gate."

"Yes, young master." Fiona nodded and turned to leave.

"Then what are we doing standing here? Just staring at that pile of ruins?" Martha asked again, puzzled.

"I didn't tell you to stand here. I think you've been provided with accommodations, right? Those who want to rest can go to sleep, and those who want to go explore the north of the city can form a group and go out for a stroll." Charlotte said with a smile, "She might be about to break through her cultivation level, so I'll keep an eye on things here to prevent anyone from accidentally wandering in and disturbing her."

"Breaking through the realm?"

"Elizabeth?"

"Wouldn't that make him a paladin?!"

Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of shock.

It's hard not to hear the legends about Elizabeth, especially in the abyss near Kalva.

Even patients who come to the clinic every day often talk about this exceptionally talented woman with a sigh.

A prodigy, he was only in his early twenties when he became a Star Knight, the strongest of the younger generation.

If she breaks through to the next level, wouldn't she become a paladin?

Such a young paladin is enough to once again shock the continent of Aesop.

And today, she is in Charlotte's courtyard, where she may break through to a higher realm.

And by standing here, they may witness this historic moment.

"I think it's better not to stroll around this street," Martha said.

"I'm not going to look around anymore; I want to witness history here." Vivian nodded.

Everyone nodded in agreement. They could still stroll around the streets at night, but witnessing Elizabeth break through to become a Paladin was something they could brag about for a lifetime.

This wait lasted for three hours.

Fortunately, Fiona was perceptive and had the servants bring out stools and even arranged some tea and snacks. Everyone chatted quietly while cracking melon seeds, so it didn't feel boring.

They were also quite excitedly discussing whether Elizabeth, after her successful breakthrough, would be the youngest paladin in the history of the Aesop continent.

"Boss, you shouldn't be a match for Elizabeth, right? So why was she able to gain insights and break through her limits even when she sparred with you?" Martha looked at Charlotte in confusion.

Everyone looked at Charlotte with curiosity. Although they all knew that their teacher was very powerful, she seemed to be a little lacking compared to Elizabeth.

"One can learn from others' experiences. Although I am weaker than her, I have a unique understanding of the laws. Perhaps she gained some insights from her duel with me and then entered the realm of the laws," Charlotte explained.

There's something Charlotte didn't tell them: Elizabeth had received guidance from the Judge two years ago, which is why her cultivation speed has been extremely fast in the last two years.

Today, Charlotte faced off against her, using only what the Judge had taught her.

Although Elizabeth did not cultivate the Sword of Judgment or the Three Thousand Lights and Shadows, they can be said to be of the same lineage. It is likely that this is part of the reason why she was able to enter the realm of laws so coincidentally.

Just as everyone was speculating how long she would remain in that realm of laws, a vibrant sword intent shot up from the courtyard, like a sharp sword piercing the sky, even eliciting a sword's cry.

The remaining half of the wall exploded with a deafening roar, shattered into dust by the overflowing sword energy.

Everyone instinctively stood up, their eyes filled with shock as they looked at Elizabeth standing in the courtyard with her sword.

"It's a success!"

"Is this the aura of a paladin? How astonishing!"

"Is this Elizabeth?! She's so beautiful! How does she manage to be both beautiful and cool?!"

"My goodness, this lady looks about our age, yet she is already the strongest person on the continent of Aesop."

"I'm curious, what is Elizabeth's relationship with our master? Why is she breaking through to a higher realm here?"

"You don't know? Elizabeth was once our master's fiancée, and almost became our master's wife."

The students whispered among themselves, and many of them had already become little fans.

"Sister is so amazing..." Ruth's eyes were full of light, and her face was full of admiration.

Vivian looked at Elizabeth, then at Charlotte, and thought to herself, "Am I worthy?"

Elizabeth had just broken through to the Paladin level, and her aura naturally radiated outwards, giving people an urge to kneel and submit.

Charlotte was secretly alarmed. Although she had just broken through, she felt much stronger than Amelia, and the pressure was too great.

Elizabeth looked at the sword in her hand, resisting the urge to try it out. She sheathed the sword, and only then did she notice the crowd standing in the distance. Her gaze fell on Charlotte, and a smile appeared on her cool face: "I've broken through."

"The whole city knows," Charlotte said with a smile as she walked towards her.

The previously rampaging sword energy soared into the sky, and it's estimated that even the powerful figures living in the north of the city sensed it.

"Your application of the laws is very interesting. It cleared up some of my doubts, and it's thanks to you that I was able to enter the realm of laws and successfully break through." Elizabeth looked at him, making no attempt to hide her admiration.

"I see." Charlotte suddenly realized that Elizabeth was referring to his method of flexibly applying the laws of space and swordsmanship, which had given her some new insights.

When the Judge was instructing Elizabeth, she was only a high-ranking knight, so he probably didn't discuss things beyond level seven with her, much less teach her how to flexibly apply the laws.

Her talent is simply too abnormal. Relying on her own comprehension and fighting monsters in the wilderness, her advancement speed is so exaggerated.

But then Charlotte thought about it again and couldn't help but feel a little sorry for him.

To achieve this level of skill, one can only imagine how many magical beasts she must have killed in the wilderness and how much effort she must have put in.

"Congratulations, you're a paladin now." Charlotte looked at her and smiled, "I wonder if the 'invincible among those of the same rank' still applies?"

"How about I try going to Hayward?" Elizabeth said, looking at him.

Seeing that she wasn't joking, Charlotte quickly said, "That's not appropriate. If you kill him, your father will banish you from Kalva tomorrow."

"Then I won't kill him, I'll destroy his magical essence as well." Elizabeth's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

"That's not appropriate either." Charlotte shook her head. "This matter will come to an end sooner or later, but I must be the one to settle it."

Elizabeth looked at him in silence for a moment, then a smile returned to her face. "Okay, then I won't go. Even if you go by yourself, it won't take long."

"You have so much confidence in me?" Charlotte asked with a smile.

"If you hadn't veered slightly to the side with that sword strike earlier, I would probably have been injured," Elizabeth said. "A Saint-level expert would likely have died if they weren't on guard."

"I know you can avoid it."

"I know you're about to break through," Elizabeth said, looking at him.

Charlotte remained noncommittal. He believed his strength would reach the required level by the end of the month, but he wasn't entirely confident about successfully breaking through to the Star Knight level.

However, Elizabeth seemed to have a lot of confidence in him.

"Who are these people?" Elizabeth didn't continue the conversation, but instead looked at Vivian and the others.

"They are my clinic's staff and students. They heard you were about to break through to a higher realm, so they are all here to bear witness," Charlotte explained.

Elizabeth nodded slightly to everyone: "Hello, I am Elizabeth."

"My fiancée," Charlotte added.

The surroundings immediately fell silent.

Everyone's eyes widened as they stared in disbelief at Charlotte and the dazzling Elizabeth standing beside her.

"Did I mishear? Did the teacher omit the word 'before'?"

"The chances of us both mishearing are very small; it's more likely that he misspoke."

"A teacher as composed as him wouldn't resort to such clever tricks, so they've probably already made up."

"And what about Miss Diana and Miss Ruth?"

"But doesn't Elizabeth feel very safe as our teacher's wife?"

"It's more than just a sense of security, it's absolutely cool!"

The students had mixed feelings, shocked and somewhat incredulous at Charlotte's sudden announcement.

Ruth looked thoughtfully at the sapphire ring on Elizabeth's left ring finger. She had seen the ring that morning, and the fact that it was now on Elizabeth's hand said it all.

"That's great," Ruth smiled brightly; she genuinely adored this older sister.

Elizabeth, however, seemed a little uncomfortable with the attention she was receiving. Although she felt a little sweet inside, she still said, "I... I have something to do, so I'll head back now."

After saying that, she left without looking back.

"I'll see you off," Charlotte said, quickly catching up.

Seeing this, the others naturally dispersed and began excitedly discussing Elizabeth's breakthrough to Paladin and her relationship with Charlotte.

"Why do you look so distracted? This isn't like you, the gossip queen." Martha moved closer to Vivian, looking at her with a puzzled expression.

"Do you think Elizabeth is the most perfect woman in the world?" Vivian asked, looking at her.

Martha nodded: "Impeccable, stunningly beautiful, with a perfect figure, incredibly strong, and a cool and sassy personality. She's a heartthrob for both men and women."

"So, do you think that now that the boss has married such a perfect woman, he's no longer interested in other women?" Vivian asked again.

Martha narrowed her eyes, looking at her warily: "You...you wouldn't happen to have feelings for the boss, would you?"

Vivian was startled and quickly said, "I'm worried about Ruth and Diana. Look, the boss just won Ruth back, and he and Diana are always flirting. Now he's suddenly announced Elizabeth as his fiancée. What are they going to do?"

Martha shook her head: "Men are all like that. No matter how perfect a woman is, she can't hold onto the boss's heart. Besides, Diana has a strong, mature aura, and she exudes the aura of a powerful woman that makes people want to conquer her. Ruth is naturally alluring; every smile and gesture is captivating. Women's hearts tremble when they see her smile. The boss's taste is indeed impeccable. All three women have their own strengths. To say that Elizabeth is definitely superior to the other two is not necessarily true."

"I see, then all three of them can marry the boss." Vivian was even more worried. She sighed and grabbed Martha, "Then look at me, how do I compare to them?"

"You." Martha looked him up and down for a while, then fell silent.

Meeting Vivian's expectant gaze, she finally managed to stammer out, "You can still grow taller, after all, you're still young."