Hello, is this a letter addressed to Demon Fortress?

As Elvia spoke rapidly, her words tinged with a hint of flattery, Lin Gui roughly understood the cause and effect.

"So, you're just going to use me as a shield like this?"

Elvia quickly explained, "Don't worry! I didn't mention your name to my third brother!"

"Oh~~" Lin Gui drawled out, his eyes filled with undisguised contempt.

"So, the name of the fiancé you made up, is it 'coincidentally' Lin Gui?"

"Yes...uh, no!" Elvia nodded subconsciously.

He immediately realized what was happening, and his smile instantly froze.

She hurriedly tried to salvage the situation, flashing what she thought was a charming smile, her two glistening fingers resting on her dimples, "Hehe~"

"A woman's mouth is a lying devil," Lin Gui coldly retorted.

"Ahem!" Elvia coughed twice, forcibly changing the subject.

"In short, you need to help me cover up this lie! From now on, you are my fiancé, whom I'm marrying, and a devout follower of the Church of Light!"

"It's 'marrying down' instead of 'marrying into the family'?" Lin Gui noticed this wording.

Elvia paused for a moment, her tone a mixture of complexity and relief.

"...Because I intend to renounce my right to the throne."

She looked at Lin Gui with a resentful gaze.

"From the moment the Knights of Lyon failed to bring back the Shadow Tree Flower and I failed to fulfill my promise to my father, I was kicked out of this battle."

"Leon...that bunch of scoundrels are the Knights you support?" Lin Gui raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah!" Elvia felt a pang of regret when she mentioned it.

"I nurtured Lyon from scratch. I spent almost all my savings and resources to develop him, hoping he could break through to legendary status like Ghosn..."

As for how Lin Gui "tricked" the Knights of Lyon.

At first, Elvia had many questions.

But after following him to the capital and witnessing his abilities, all doubts disappeared.

What a joke! This guy's stealth magic combined with Shia's unpredictable arrows.

Even the legendary archer Ghosn fell to them.

Not to mention that Lyon isn't even a legend.

"Oh~~" Lin Gui gave her a meaningful look.

"Those scumbags are your people, huh? Looks like you're not a good person either."

"Pfft!" Elvia's scalp tingled, and she quickly explained.

"I swear on my life! I may not be a completely good person, but I've never laid a finger on a single hair on the heads of the lower classes! My reputation is impeccable among both commoners and adventurers!"

Lin Gui shoved the book back onto the shelf and smiled indifferently.

"What are you afraid of? I was just mentioning it casually."

Elvia's lips twitched.

What am I afraid of? I'm afraid you'll secretly seize all my assets!

I'm afraid you'll casually knock me down with a brick and then throw me to feed the devil!

"You said I'm a follower of the God of Light," Lin Gui changed the subject.

"Would King Carter, as the de facto ruler of this remote mountain region, really be afraid of a so-called 'saint' who only knows basic light magic?"

Elvia smiled and explained.

"Under normal circumstances, there's nothing to fear."

"But things are different now. The Black Tide is coming, as many prophecies and signs indicate."

"The most likely location for the next large-scale black tide to erupt is right on our border region!"

"The capital spent half of the national treasury's reserves to secure this visit and potential support from the Holy Maiden of Light."

"Let alone 'saints,' even an ordinary believer of the Church of Light is a commoner."

"Our royal family must now greet them with smiles and treat them as high-ranking nobles!"

She paused, then added.

"Fortunately, the capital of Carter is located in a remote area, and true believers in the light are few and far between."

"Therefore, as long as you display light magic, no one will doubt your identity; on the contrary, they will try their best to win you over."

"Is that so?" Lin Gui stroked his chin, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

"Can I do whatever I want in the capital?"

Elvia's eyelids twitched wildly: "You... what do you want to do?!"

"It's nothing," Lin Gui said in a flat tone.

"I just want to change the name of my post office. What do you think... how about 'Dog Shit Aristocratic Post Office'?"

Elvia sighed, "If you do this, the entire nobility of the Carter capital will go berserk!"

"Haha, just kidding."

Elvia silently complained to herself.

Your expression doesn't look like you're joking at all!

During their casual conversation, Elvia leaned close to Lin Gui's ear.

He quickly went over all the details that needed attention, the current power distribution in the capital, and the third prince's personality and quirks.

Lin Gui also briefly recounted his progress in searching for the Queen's Tomb.

Elvia was informed of the clues she received from Far regarding Rog and Avalon.

A short while later, a slight commotion broke out in the library.

The appearance of a man caused quite a stir.

The third prince entered, surrounded by a group of extraordinary high-ranking knights.

He is currently the most likely candidate to become the crown prince.

He instantly attracted the attention of all the noble ladies present.

The young ladies' eyes were filled with longing and admiration.

Some of them pretended to be reserved as they adjusted their skirts.

Some boldly flirted.

He was trying to win the favor of the future king.

The third prince ignored them.

He walked straight toward Elvia and Lin Gui.

His face no longer showed the rage it had before, but instead wore a kind smile.

"Elvia, aren't you going to introduce your brother to your... 'brother-in-law'?"

His tone was gentle, but his peripheral vision was sharp as he constantly scanned and scrutinized Lin Gui.

The knights behind him looked at Lin Gui with undisguised arrogance and disdain.

In their eyes, this mage, who was only a mid-level high-ranking mage, was not even as strong as the elite soldiers guarding the city gate.

I really don't know what Princess Elvia saw in him.

Elvia was renowned for her beauty and was the dream girl of many knights.

Seeing her intimate posture as she tightly hugged Lin Gui's arm.

An inexplicable anger rose within these knights.

Little did they know that Elvia's overly "intimate" actions were...

It has absolutely no romantic connotations.

It's purely for in case anything unexpected happens.

He was able to be immediately carried away by Lin Gui using the [Night Veil] to escape...

Before Elvia could speak, Lin Gui stepped forward and calmly introduced himself.

"Lin Gui, a member of the North Wind Transport Team."

He flashed the badge on his shoulder.

Immediately afterwards, the tip of my right index finger made a "poof" sound.

A small cluster of steady and warm white flames ignited.

Basic Light Magic: Warmth Spell.

"By the way, he is also a believer in the God of Light."

This scene caused the pupils of the third prince and his staff and knights behind him to suddenly contract.

They had some idea that the saints were involved, but the identities of the North Wind Transport Team members...

North Wind Transport Team.

That was led by the legendary mid-ranking ice mage Freya.

Top-tier caravans traversing dangerous routes.

Their membership carries weight in the capital no less than that of a powerful noble.

This is especially true for the capital city of Carter, which is heavily reliant on the transportation of supplies.

These transport teams are people you need to befriend as much as possible.

In addition... his identity as a follower of the Church of Light!

The combined effect of these two identities goes far beyond one plus one equals two!

Even Elvia was taken aback, but quickly recovered.

With Lin Gui's unparalleled mastery of the [levitation technique].

It's perfectly normal for them to be recruited by a top-tier transport team like North Wind.

She instantly understood how Lin Gui had managed to get those nobles to compromise on the post office issue.

Elvia was completely relieved.

She even loosened her grip on Lin Gui, and the smile on her face became bright and genuine.

However, being merely a "saint" might still pose a risk of being secretly arrested.

But if we add the identity of a member of the North Wind Chamber of Commerce...

Even King Carter would have to consider the consequences.

What's more, now that the Third Prince has lost the Knights of John, his greatest ally!

As expected, the third prince's eyes narrowed slightly.

He quickly signaled to his staff behind him with his eyes to verify.

After receiving a slight nod of approval from his staff.

The smile on his face instantly became much more sincere and enthusiastic.

Their attitude made a complete 180-degree turn.

He began to chat enthusiastically with Lin Gui, expressing his strong desire to get to know him better.

He also formally invited Lin Gui to attend the Imperial Ball to be held two days later, as well as the royal auction that followed.

At the same time, he said he would immediately inform his father of the "good news" that "Princess Elvia's fiancé is a member of the North Wind Transport Team".

The proposal is to hold an unprecedentedly grand wedding for Elvia and the Forest Ghost.

At the Imperial Ball, the gatekeeper announced the marriage of Elvia and Lin Gui.

Lin Gui initially wanted to refuse.

Elvia immediately leaned close to his ear and spoke urgently in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"Agree to his request first! You have to make our 'marriage' a done deal! Consider it a huge favor I owe you!"

Lin Gui raised an eyebrow and glanced at her.

Ultimately, he did not oppose the third prince's proposal on the spot, but responded calmly:

"Your Highness, you're too kind."

"As a believer of the God of Light, I advocate frugality and spiritual practice. The wedding need not be too extravagant or wasteful; a simple registration will suffice."

"As for the banquet... I will attend on time."

Having received Lin Gui's promise, the Third Prince left with his men, completely satisfied.

But before leaving, his meaningful gaze lingered between Elvia and Lin Gui.

After the third prince left, Lin looked at Elvia strangely.

"The Shadow Tree Flower that the Knights of Lyon are searching for, is it now in your hands?"

"Are you really going to give up the fight for the throne like this? Aren't you afraid that once the new king ascends the throne, he'll start purging you?"

Elvia smiled, a sharp glint in her eyes.

"I will definitely relinquish my right to the throne. But those who try to manipulate me... I will make them pay a heavy price."

"Alright then." Lin Gui didn't ask any more questions.

"It's about time, I need to take Shia out for a walk."

Recalling the astonishing appearance of that half-demon elf after its deliberate disguise, Elvia asked in confusion.

"Speaking of which, why don't you bring Shia with you? Aren't you two inseparable usually?"

Lin Gui explained.

"Her demonic awakening happened far too suddenly."

"The [Night Veil] can only conceal energy fluctuations, magical energy fluctuations, and physical characteristics."

"It cannot completely conceal the other three types of high-level energy: demonic energy, soul power, and divine power."

"It's fine if the distance is far, but if the distance is close, even if the [Night Veil] is activated, it is very likely that a strong person with keen senses will notice something."

"It's best not to take this risk until she has fully mastered the art of containing demonic energy."

"Then why did you go on a date with her?" Elvia complained.

"The commercial area is very large," Lin Gui said calmly.

"Just avoid the main roads frequented by the strong and go to those secluded streets opened up by refugees and rarely visited by experts."

He glanced at the sky outside the window and waved his hand.

"Alright, I'm not talking to you anymore. Shia's probably getting impatient."

After saying that, Lin Gui didn't linger.

His figure blended into the bookshelves of the library and quickly disappeared.