My wife, who's in a vegetative state, please stop eavesdropping on my thoughts.

Should we just get married?

This situation was completely outside his predictions!

Who would have thought that the Selenes family would make the decision to marry off their second daughter, who was still in a vegetative state?

If this is true, wouldn't Oliver Crane potentially become the son-in-law of the Selenes family?

Even a pie falling from the sky wouldn't be this big!

Oliver suppressed the overwhelming joy that was about to burst forth from his heart, trying his best to appear as composed as possible.

But the fingers holding the wine glass had already begun to tremble slightly.

On the other hand, Lorne's expression quickly returned to calm after a brief moment of shock.

He put down the knife in his hand, frowned slightly, and looked thoughtful.

In his view, the Selenes family's considerations were indeed very thorough.

Although it was publicly claimed to be treatment, having a strange young man spend every day alone with an unconscious unmarried girl was not good for Miss Elune's reputation from any perspective.

Marriage is indeed the safest option.

It's legitimate, stable in the long term, and there's nothing for outsiders to gossip about.

only--

A hint of doubt flickered in Lorne's mind.

Do the Selenes family really look down on their commoner status?

Has Elune's future really been decided like this?

Could it be that Oliver has already been decided...?

Although the Clain family is not worthy of being compared with the Selenes family.

But at least they were both nobles...

As a mere commoner, Lorne didn't have high expectations, much less dare to dream of such a class leap.

He glanced cautiously at Oliver, who was standing beside him with an agitated expression.

Meanwhile, Weiss also fell silent.

His expression remained calm, giving the impression of a deep and taciturn person, as if he possessed some hidden identity and methods. In reality, he had been suffering from dementia for some time.

What the heck, marrying Elune...?

To be honest, he was completely unprepared for this.

Perhaps it's because I don't belong to this world.

He had no idea about aristocratic marriages or the concept of matching social status, and he couldn't have imagined that a doctor would have to get married directly after spending a long time with a patient.

What happened to the promised assistance with treatment? How did they end up getting married?

but......

Weiss's gaze involuntarily drifted to the World Book floating in his field of vision.

Elune Selene.

The central female protagonist designated by the world's best books.

Since making contact with her, the exploration progress has been soaring. It is obvious that Elune is the most important anchor point in this world that I can currently reach.

If an arranged marriage means being able to stay by Elune's side indefinitely, then even touching her hair would be considered a sign of impotence. At that point, the progress bar for exploration would probably have to be manually entered...

Fill in how many you want!

To accelerate the exploration of the World Book, I'd brave even the most dangerous places, let alone something as simple as a marriage alliance!

That's right!

I was absolutely not so captivated by Elune's beauty that I couldn't move!

It was definitely not because he was after that stunningly beautiful face with its flawless skin!

He was purely focused on advancing the exploration of the World Book.

hundred percent.

Absolutely, and certainly!!

All right......

Weiss admitted that he was just a womanizer.

This time, he simply couldn't convince himself through wishful thinking.

Although he didn't know what kind of person Elune was, whether the Selenis family might back out, or how Elune would view him after awakening if he were the one chosen, he didn't know.

but......

If we're only talking about looks—

Elune is the best in the world!!

In the silence, Adele spoke again.

She seemed to have anticipated the chaos that would ensue, and remained unconcerned, continuing calmly:

"You can rest assured."

“We have already consulted several doctors for assessment, and even without any treatment, Elune’s body will naturally awaken in a few years.”

"In other words, you won't take care of a person in a vegetative state forever."

Upon hearing this, the expressions on everyone's faces visibly softened slightly.

While a marriage alliance with the Serenes family is already a windfall, it would be even better if Elune could awaken soon.

Adele paused for a moment, then continued:

However, the final choice for the marriage alliance will not be decided immediately.

"I will conduct a test on the three of you in two weeks."

"I don't care about appearance, education, or background; I only care about your abilities as addicts."

Her gaze swept over the eyes of the three people in turn.

"In other words, will I ultimately be selected—"

"It all depends on how well you control your own abilities; that will determine how much help you can provide to Elune."

They don't care about one's background.

Only ability matters.

Logically speaking, this statement should have been a reassuring message for Weiss and Lorne, two commoners.

This was extremely disadvantageous for Oliver, who considered himself superior due to his privileged background.

However, at this moment, Lorne and Weiss did not show much joy; instead, they looked preoccupied.

Oliver, on the other hand, was neither distressed nor angry.

Noticing this strange sight, the white cat glanced at the opposite side out of the corner of its eye.

Oliver was seen here.

Ke Zheng had his head down, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, almost unable to suppress his smile.

Seeing this, the white cat narrowed its eyes slightly in surprise, but quickly looked away, seemingly unconcerned about Oliver's unfounded confidence.

Meanwhile, Oliver was nearly driven mad.

The test will be held in two weeks?

Should candidates be selected based on the strength of their addiction abilities?

Oliver almost burst out laughing at the dinner table.

Half a month is just enough time for the family to send over the advanced potion for the climate master.

By then, he will no longer be a mere Sequence 9 Wind Addict, but a dignified Rank 8 Weather Master capable of commanding wind and rain!

An 8th-tier superhuman born into nobility versus two 9th-tier commoner wind addicts from the lower class.

This wasn't a test; it was a complete and utter crushing defeat!

By then, no matter how tricky the Selenes family's questions were, the difference between the 9th and 1st rank would be like a dimensional difference, as ridiculous as making an adult and an infant fight each other to determine the winner.

Oliver tried his best to control the smile on his face, making himself appear as calm and humble as possible.

But deep in his eyes burned an almost fanatical ambition.

It's only been half a month.

just wait.

I will definitely become the rightful marriage partner of the Selenes family!

Chapter 18: The White Cat's Spying

After the dinner, the three, each with their own thoughts, returned to their rooms.

Moonlight streamed through the window, casting patterns of silvery-white light on the ground.

Adele sat at the dining table, gazing at her wine glass for a long time.

The white cat next to it jumped onto the windowsill and stretched, its sapphire necklace gleaming with a faint, cold light in the dim light.

After staring at Adele for a moment, it slowly spoke in human language and asked:

"Why were you in such a hurry to announce the marriage alliance?"

"I thought you would observe it for a little longer."

"So, that means the date for the campaign has already been set?"

Adele nodded without saying a word.

He then slowly stood up from the chair.

"The headquarters' response just arrived here today."

"The meeting date for the Black World Extermination Team is set for three weeks from now."

Upon hearing this, the white cat's ears twitched slightly, and its expression showed a hint of surprise.

"It's moving even faster than we initially predicted..."

"It seems that the situation is really serious this time."

"Um....."

Adele sighed softly, leaning against the window frame, her golden hair falling over her shoulders.

In that instant, her face, illuminated by the soft moonlight, was breathtakingly beautiful, like a legendary elf.

"The night patrol team from the neighboring Shattered Star City also submitted intelligence about the anomalies in the Black Realm to headquarters at around the same time."

"In other words, it's not just us who are feeling the commotion in the underworld."

"If this Black Realm upheaval really comes ahead of schedule, its impact will far exceed the jurisdiction of Moonlit City. Not only Moonlit City and Shattered Star City, but also more than a dozen surrounding cities could fall."

"Many of the officers on night patrol are already heading towards the Black Realm to rendezvous. Our Moonlit City is the closest, so it's not too late to join them in half a month."

As Adele finished speaking.

A long silence fell over the corridor once again.

After a long time, the white cat finally spoke again.

"So you want to make arrangements for Elune before you leave?"

"You think you might not make it back alive, right?"

Adele did not respond, but her expression tightened slightly in the moonlight.

The white cat looked at her expression and immediately understood everything.

Slaying the underworld is never an easy task.

Every time they entered the tower, it meant rivers of blood and countless sacrifices.