Forced to walk in the world of anime

The old lady laughed along with her!

Those who know, know; those who don't, have to know too. In any case, whether you understand or not, you have to understand!

"Brother, are we making enemies by doing this? We've only just arrived in the capital; isn't it a bit inappropriate to do this?"

Stepping outside, Rem, being rather perceptive, thought of this matter and her brow furrowed with worry.

Rem had heard in the village that the royal capital was full of hidden talents, and that anyone who came out there was an extraordinary person! And Chu Xing had only just arrived, and he had already ruined...bullied a young lady who looked very noble. Wouldn't it be difficult for him to move around in the royal capital in the future?

"It's ok!"

Chu Xing smiled slightly, patted Rem's head, and said, "Don't you believe in your brother's power? A mere woman, how could she possibly kill me? And don't think that woman is so noble! If she were a noble young lady, she wouldn't be like this! She would at least have five skilled people protecting her! So, she's just a concubine's daughter, we don't need to be afraid of anything."

"Is that so? Okay, Rem understands!"

Rem blinked. She felt that something was not quite right, but she had to admit that what Chu Xing said made sense, and this naive little oni girl believed him.

"It's fine!"

Chu Xing noticed that Rem was still a little uneasy, so he knelt down and kissed her forehead, saying, "We didn't take any lives, that's already a concession, and I think she understands that, so don't worry. Maybe next time we meet, we really will be drinking tea and listening to some music!"

"Okay, I understand!"

Rem touched the spot where Chu Xing had kissed her, her innocent and clear eyes filled only with trust in him. After Chu Xing's explanation, she felt relieved.

Moreover, what happened next made Rem realize that there was really no need to be afraid of a concubine's daughter!

###148. The Second Prince's Recruitment###

Da da da!

Suddenly, there came the sound of warhorses trampling!

The eyes of the three people, or rather, everyone on the street, were drawn to the sound of horses' hooves!

After all, not just anyone can ride a horse on the streets and roads of the capital, let alone gallop freely!

At first glance, one could see a group of about thirty people. Their armor, aura, weapons, and mounts were all presented to an extremely high standard, and it was clear at a glance that they were big shots!

Herod

That's the sound of the horse coming to a stop!

"Huh?" Rem exclaimed in confusion.

Unexpectedly, this invincible and unstoppable elite team actually stopped in front of Chu Xing and his two companions! And they lined up in formation, as if they were there to welcome important figures!

Then, the young man in the lead leaped off his fine-bred horse and strode quickly toward the three of them!

This young man was imposing, with a head of golden, tousled hair and extremely expensive clothes. Although it was impossible to tell what level he was dressed in, someone knowledgeable in the arts might be able to discern some clues!

With a smile, the young man extended his right hand, and a magnetic voice that could make any young girl swoon rang out: "Hello, esteemed sir! Welcome to Lugnica!"

Chu Xing, not one to strike a smiling face, extended his hand and gently shook it, then narrowed his eyes and said, "Hello, are you... from the royal family?"

The young man showed no surprise at having his identity revealed, and smiled as he said, "You have a good eye, sir. I am indeed a member of the royal family, the second prince of this generation—Figo!"

"... "

Chu Xing didn't reply, but his eyes flickered, because if he remembered correctly, this guy should die along with the other royal members soon, right?

This is probably due to the intervention of certain individuals, or perhaps it's due to the irresistible forces of this world. If fate decrees your death, what can you do? This isn't Theresa; the mysterious girl wouldn't deliberately spare a life. She has no intention of expending energy to keep the essentially useless royal members alive!

However, although he's destined to die within ten years, he's still quite energetic, meaning he still has some use...

Chu Xing thought about many things, and finally smiled and said, "Alright, Second Prince, what is the purpose of your visit? I like to be straightforward and speak my mind. If you have anything to say, just say it. I will naturally consider helping if I can."

"Very well, Your Excellency is truly a straightforward person!" The Second Prince laughed heartily and praised.

Oh my, this sycophantic behavior makes Chu Xing understand why the Second Prince came...

As expected, a glint flashed in Figo's eyes. He took a small step forward, closing the distance between them, and whispered, "If I'm not mistaken, you must be a great mage from another country, right? I have a friend who stays at the shop you just left in. He usually wastes his time there. But today was different. He discovered something: Theresia, the kingdom's strongest warrior and the successor to the Sword Saint, was actually brought to this place by a man! And an hour later, only the man came out. Theresia remained silent! Tell me, how can we not pay attention to this?"

"Is Theresa that important?"

Chu Xing blinked rapidly and exclaimed in surprise, "That's probably because my sneak attack was too fast, and I completely restrained her. Even if she wanted to hit me, she couldn't!"

"Imprisoned..."

Figo reread those three words in his mind. Perhaps those three words were very light and unimportant, but when applied to Theresa, their weight was astonishing!

That's practically the strongest woman on Earth! To be able to restrain her means Chu Xing is almost at the pinnacle of power in the world! Ah, if we could recruit such a powerful figure into our ranks, they would surely achieve great things in the future!

With this in mind, Figo's gaze towards Chu Xing intensified, and he said, "Your Excellency, I'll be frank. The struggle for the throne is about to begin. The First Prince and the Third Prince each have a powerful family backing them. While I am relatively weak, I am secretly accumulating strength and might be able to put up a fight. However, my elite combat power is still inferior. I think..."

"I did it, what's my reward?"

Chu Xing cut Figo off his nonsense, getting straight to the point in one sentence! And while we're at it, let's take a look at the salary structure!

Why did you agree so readily?

The reason Chu Xing agreed so readily was that he needed to find a powerful backer; it's very difficult to manage alone without connections. Having to do everything himself just to find something—isn't that exhausting?

At this time, someone offered to become his boss, the kind who only eats and doesn't do much work. Why didn't Chu Xing want to do it?

Rem just hit the nail on the head. Theresia has already been offended, which is equivalent to offending the Astrea family. After all, the Sword Saint family is a family that has been around for hundreds of years. Not only is it large and prosperous, but the family's leaders also hold great power in the kingdom. If Chu Xing doesn't have any preparations, wouldn't he be doomed?

Although ants can't kill an elephant, they're still incredibly annoying! Who knows, they might even make Chu Xing so angry that he starts destroying the world!

Hmm, Chu Xing should be able to destroy the world, right? A certain witch can destroy half the world, and Chu Xing is no weaker than her under various factors, which means he also has the power to destroy half the world!

"it is good!"

Figo praised again, suppressing the excitement in his eyes, and said, "I am willing to pay you three thousand holy gold coins per day for your employment, and I can also transfer a property in the bustling city to your name! All I need is for you to help me in the election of the kingdom's heir in six months, that is, the royal election, is that alright?"

"Three thousand holy gold coins..."

Chu Xing thought about his current total gold holdings, which were worth about 30 Saint Gold Coins. He really didn't care about 3000!

Normally, one gold coin would suffice. A typical family could live a relatively comfortable life for a week.

Wow, looking at it this way, Chu Xing really is incredibly rich! No wonder he seemed a little pained when he robbed Roswaal of his money!

"hehe."

Chu Xing straightened up, smiled at Figo, and said, "It is an honor for me to be recruited by the Second Prince. How could I not be willing? From today onwards, if the Second Prince has any matters that he cannot handle, please call me at any time."

###149. Slay the White Whale. ###

"it is good!"

Figo was overjoyed. He had only wanted to give it a try and had no intention of actually recruiting such a powerful figure into his ranks. His main goal was to establish a good relationship, which might come in handy in the future!

But things didn't go as planned! With just a few words, such a powerful person actually agreed to work under him!

Ah this!

Does even Heaven think he's destined to inherit the throne? It immediately sent down a heavenly general to support him?

At this moment, Chu Xing raised his hand and said, "But I want to make this clear: I am not entirely your subordinate. I also have a certain degree of personal freedom. In other words, I will never do anything against my conscience. Of course, my conscience is different from that of normal people. In most cases, I can do things like burning, killing, and looting."

This statement seems a bit strange. Figo didn't understand at first glance that one could commit arson, murder, and looting, but not against one's conscience. What kind of nonsense is this?

Actually, if you know Chu Xing, you'd know that this rule mostly applies when there are cute girls around! In other words, Chu Xing is a pervert; when he encounters pretty young ladies, he'll let them off the hook! Girls like the two little ghost lolis beside him, Chu Xing definitely wouldn't lay a hand on them!

Of course, this also requires exceptional looks; those with average looks will still be killed the same way you would normally kill them!

Even if Figo couldn't fully understand, he wouldn't say no. He nodded quickly twice and said with a smile, "That's for sure. Someone of your status, sir, I certainly wouldn't completely control you. Giving you freedom will allow you to be more useful. Don't you think so? Or perhaps we can be friends and not be so distant. You have to be his subordinate."

Although these were merely polite words, the kind of things one would say to win over subordinates, Chu Xing smiled and said, giving them plenty of face, "Haha, then I'll consider you my friend. By the way, I haven't told you my name yet, have I? Chu Xing, Chu as in clear, Xing as in the vast ocean of stars! Please guide me in the days to come!"

"Haha, this is the place! Come, Brother Chu, you've just arrived in the capital, you probably haven't had a proper meal yet. I've just set up a week-long banquet here, why don't you do me the honor of accompanying me?"

"It's an honor!"

...

After enjoying a free meal at the highest-class dining establishment in the Kingdom of Lugnica, Chu Xing moved into his new home!

Good heavens, the Second Prince has really gone to great lengths to win over Chu Xing, because this house is located on the most bustling street in the capital, and it covers an area of ​​500 square meters with three floors, which is about 1500 square meters!

The facilities inside are comprehensive, including a swimming pool, a game room, and a gym—all the usual amenities!

In the heart of the city, such excellent facilities are still available. After a moment's thought, Chu Xing realized that the original owner of this house was probably the Second Prince himself. However, judging from the situation, the Second Prince usually chose to live in the palace; although this house was nice, he wouldn't have the opportunity to live there very often! No wonder he was given such a place. And Chu Xing?

At this time, news also came from a certain romantic place... Theresa, the successor of the sword saint, was found completely naked by the young lady patrolling the rooms!

What does it mean to be completely naked in a place where people eat chicken?

This is quite suggestive; at least many people would think that this successor of the Sword Saint was abused, or that she was actually a rather promiscuous girl.

In short, all sorts of rumors started circulating! It was a veritable storm of gossip! Countless versions emerged, making even Chu Xing, the person involved, wonder if they might be true!

Therefore, this successor of the Sword Saint, who represented justice and strength, suddenly had negative news, and his originally excellent reputation was ruined!

These!

It's all Chu Xing's fault!

Cough cough, no, Chu Xing thinks this must be Figo stirring things up behind the scenes. This matter could have been easily resolved and not many people would have known, but thanks to his manipulation, the whole city is buzzing about it, and it's rapidly spreading to other cities. It's become a topic of casual conversation after dinner.

What is Theresa thinking now?

Chu Xing didn't know either, but he was certain that this woman definitely wanted to kill him right now! Everything she had said before had been completely destroyed at this moment, leaving only the impulse to kill him! He had ruined such a good reputation!

Chu Xing lay on the bed, touched his nose, and held Rem, who was sleeping soundly in his arms, in one arm. He murmured, "I think I should stay home more! It's not easy to go out these days, and I have to be careful of a crazy woman. If I get stabbed, that would hurt a lot. I need to find a way to stay away from her!"

However, now that Chu Xing has joined the Second Prince's camp, there will definitely be plenty of things to do. Even if he really doesn't want to go out, those small tasks still force Chu Xing to leave the city to take action!

For example, defeating a certain monster might impress the king and increase the second prince's chances of becoming the heir...

Alright, let's do it. They're just a bunch of little monsters anyway. They might be terrifying monsters to ordinary people, but in Chu Xing's hands, they're just something that can be dealt with with a slap!

However, this gift-giving plan seemed a bit too good to be true, so much so that the king suddenly wondered, with such power, why not just kill a great monster? The kind with a big reputation and immense strength…

Chu Xing thought to himself, "No wonder this king died a few years later. He was always courting death. Who else would die if not him? He deserved it!"

This monster is none other than a white whale that wanders aimlessly around the kingdom! Defeating such a monster is certainly not something that can be resolved by one or two troops!

So, the other two princes also assembled their forces! In other words, the three princes joined forces to fight the white whale!

There must be many powerful families supporting this. The Astrea family, the Baliel family, and the Karlsten family—three famous families—have all joined forces to pave the way for this campaign! They are determined to annihilate the White Whale!

Therefore, meeting Theresa became an inevitable event!