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A sudden piece of news disrupted the peace of the capital.

Princess Elvia Roland, the seventh princess, married a little-known mage.

Princess Elvia enjoys considerable prestige among the common people and adventurers.

This sudden news of the marriage instantly ignited the gossip spirit of the entire capital.

Homeless people line up outside the "Untouchable Postman" post office on the seventh floor to collect their mail.

They rubbed their hands, which were red from the cold, and talked in hushed tones:

"Have you heard? Her Highness the Seventh Princess is getting married!"

"Really? Which high-ranking nobleman is it?"

"He doesn't seem to be any nobleman, but rather a foreign mage..."

"A mage? That's not bad! It's better than marrying one of those arrogant knights!"

Inside the post office, there were well-dressed clerks who had been assigned to "assist" with the work.

During breaks from work, they would also gather together and whisper among themselves.

The tone carried more scrutiny and calculation:

"The Seventh Princess's move is truly baffling."

"I thought the Seventh Princess would marry the Duke of Wales' eldest son. Wasn't he the one who had been pursuing her all along?"

"It's not just him. The Knights, the Pillar Candidates, Knight Valk and Knight Black have all declared that if the Seventh Princess accepts their love, they will swear to be loyal to her forever."

"The Seventh Princess had this choice, so why did she choose a mage? I heard he's just a high-level mid-rank mage..."

"...Why do I feel like this monk is someone else?"

"Me too."

Hiding on the second floor of the post office, Shia heard faint whispers coming from downstairs.

She couldn't help but pause in surprise, her emerald eyes filled with confusion.

Elvia...married to Lin Gui?

When did this happen? How come she doesn't know anything about it?

However, as the central figure in this media storm.

Elvia and Lin Gui, however, seemed completely indifferent to the banquet held specifically for their wedding.

At least, Elvia put enough effort into her appearance.

She changed into a well-tailored evening gown that exuded princess-like elegance.

Her blonde hair was meticulously styled, and she wore simple yet sparkling jewelry.

And Lin Gui...

He was before the banquet began.

When he appeared before Elvia as agreed.

The latter almost couldn't resist pushing him out.

Lin Gui was still wearing that old, faded monk's robe.

Her hair was a little messy, she had heavy eye bags, and her face looked tired from lack of sleep.

It also faintly exuded a complex odor... a mixture of soil, grime, and musty smell.

Elvia covered her nose in disgust and took two steps back:

"Hey... what's that smell on you?! You stink so badly!"

Lin Gui raised his bloodshot eyes and glanced at her weakly.

His voice was hoarse from overwork.

"After spending a whole day exploring sewers, abandoned passageways, and underground caves that haven't been entered for who knows how many years... how could it not stink?"

For a whole day and night.

He worked tirelessly, turning almost the entire surface and known underground spaces of the Carter capital upside down.

He crawled from the sewage ditch on the seventh floor to what appeared to be an ancient secret passage beneath the royal palace on the first floor.

From the drainage system beneath the bustling streets of the commercial district, they discovered abandoned underground wine cellars in the aristocratic district.

He even dared to sneak into the Carter family's burial grounds.

Several stone coffins were pried open...

However, the system remained silent, and no notification sounded.

Exhausted both physically and mentally, Lin Gui had no choice but to give up for the time being.

He desperately needs rest.

He absolutely did not want to attend this dinner party.

But before the banquet began, there was an auction being held within the aristocratic circle.

Lin Gui originally wanted to blend in with his "original" outfit, but Elvia held him back tightly.

Elvia looked at his face, and her lips twitched.

"You plan to go in like this? The guards at the palace gate will just kick you out like a homeless person!"

Lin Gui yawned and said casually.

"If they dare to do that, I will personally deliver the report that 'the Saint of Light is discriminated against by the Carter royal family because of his simple clothing' to Miss Saint."

Elvia was speechless for a moment.

In the end, they had to pull and urge the maids they had temporarily hired to hurry up.

They practically dragged Lin Gui along as they rushed into the nearest luxury hotel.

Some time later, at the hotel entrance.

He changed into a more respectable dark-colored outfit, similar to a priest's robe.

Lin Gui also had a simple cross badge pinned to his chest.

It's finally starting to look somewhat presentable.

Although he still looked listless, his dark circles made him look like he might fall asleep at any moment.

But once the overall outline was cleaned up, it exuded a coldness with an exotic flair.

Elvia looked him up and down a few times, and her eyes lit up slightly.

"Tsk, I didn't expect you to be so convincing when you dress up."

Holding Lin Gui's hand, they walked into the auction preview hall.

Elvia and the Forest Ghost, as the main characters, immediately attracted a lot of attention.

Elvia displayed impeccable royal manners, responding to greetings, whether genuine or feigned, with a polite smile.

Lin Gui, who was with her, remained in a semi-conscious state.

To those nobles who tried to strike up a conversation or express their willingness to cooperate.

They usually just nodded, shook their heads, or gave simple "uh-huh" or "oh" in response.

Elvia skillfully maneuvered between them.

He neither makes promises lightly nor offends anyone, thus defusing all temptations.

Enter the main venue of the auction.

This is an extremely spacious and magnificent hall.

The dome hangs high, and the walls are inlaid with huge magic crystals.

The soft light made each exhibit shine.

However, in stark contrast to the vastness of the space, there were not many people inside.

This auction was specifically prepared for members of the royal family and high-ranking nobles with titles of earl or above.

Today, it encompasses almost all of the most elite and powerful figures in the Carter capital.

It wasn't because the auction itself contained any extraordinary treasures.

It's because tomorrow is the official visit date for the mission of the Church of Light.

King Carter ordered that all upper-class nobles and members of the royal family must attend the welcoming ceremony.

During a brief pause, Elvia quietly introduced the key figures in the arena to Lin Gui.

Lin Gui was mostly uninterested until Elvia mentioned her elder sister, Princess Diana.

Lin Gui finally managed to lift his eyelids and look at the elegant and dignified middle-aged woman sitting in the front row.

She is very well-maintained, but the fine lines around her eyes still show the signs of aging.

His expression carried a composure born of long-standing authority, tinged with a subtle melancholy.

Beside her sat an extremely handsome, almost perfect man, who was her husband.

Dominic, the most handsome man in the capital.

However, she was the famous "Lion Princess" of the capital.

In this auction where seating was strictly arranged according to power and status.

Elvia, however, did not sit with the third prince, the eldest princess, or the second prince who was making his first public appearance, who were all seated in the front row.

Instead, they sat far away in the very back row.

Facing the slightly questioning look in Lin Gui's eyes, Elvia gave a self-deprecating laugh and whispered:

"True power is nothing more than force, money, connections, and political power. And I currently possess none of these four things."

"If it weren't for the fact that I still hold onto some intelligence networks that frighten certain people here."

"I'm afraid I don't even have the right to step into this venue."

She had barely finished speaking.

Then he saw an old count with a meticulously groomed beard and an extraordinary air about him turn his gaze toward him.

Elvia immediately put on an impeccable, elegant smile and nodded in greeting.

The old count returned a polite smile and casually remarked.

"Happy marriage, Princess Elvia."

Then, he naturally turned around and started talking to the person next to him.

He didn't look at Elvia again.

They were polite, yet their distance was clearly defined.