You've found the Gusha-hime Knight, so put your hair up in a bun!

Zeno was somewhat amused and annoyed. Xi Luo's words were full of sarcasm. If he agreed, he would be just like those concubines who used their beauty to serve men.

The struggle for power often begins with words, and Zeno, who was well-versed in this, saw through Shiloh's thinking at a glance.

However, this time, Shiloh's strategy was not a subtle influence, but a blatant and overt scheme.

On the other hand, Otivia didn't have any psychological burden about this matter like Zeno. For her, as long as she could get the position of Shiloh's first wife, be forgiven by him, and be liked by him, it would be worth it.

Although I don't know how to please others using my looks, I can just ask my mother.

Otivia's eyes gleamed, clearly her little brain had already brainstormed a series of "strategies" to "win over" Shilo.

Zeno gritted his teeth slightly, feeling suffocated.

In this regard, I have a psychological hurdle, which is my disadvantage.

If he were unwilling to do so, it would be tantamount to giving Otivia a huge innate advantage. By the time Otivia figured it out and wanted to catch up, it would probably be too late.

call--

Having no other choice, Zeno raised his eyes, glancing at Xiluo with a mixture of admiration and helplessness, before saying, "I will win in every aspect. Just wash yourself clean and wait for me to come and marry you."

Zeno remained proud, while subtly retorting with his use of the word "marriage" in his speech.

Shiloh chuckled. Zeno's counterattack was merely a powerless retaliatory move when he had no other options. With this open strategy, the control of the situation was back in his hands.

Xi Luo licked his lips, which still had a trace of sweet lip rouge left. To be honest, the sudden attack from the two of them had caught him off guard for a moment, but overall, he managed to bring the situation under control.

Sylvia touched her chin, speechless. She thought to herself that the two sisters were both very good at hiding their feelings. If it weren't for today's confession session, she really wouldn't have been able to tell that they liked her.

However, after learning this, there was only one thing Shiloh wanted to do—to marry both of them!

Although it may sound a bit difficult, not to mention His Majesty the Emperor, given the irreconcilable differences between the two sisters, it seems quite challenging to win them both over at the same time.

However, Shiloh also had his own confidence. He believed that all he needed to do with these arrogant women who didn't know their own abilities was to use his unparalleled strength to make them realize how worthless and insignificant his "Mango" was.

After destroying their self-confidence, Shiloh can freely mock their physical condition, forcing them to admit that they are unable to challenge the dungeon solo, thus achieving harem harmony.

If you're sisters, let's fight the dragon together!

After the three reached an agreement, Zeno and Otivia simply used a cleansing spell to remove the marks from their bodies. Before the barrier dissipated, Otivia said, "Then, I'll be leaving now... I'll take care of things in the capital."

After saying that, Otivia blinked her clear, pale golden eyes at Sylvie, as if she were expecting something.

After a moment's hesitation, Shiloh finally reached out and ruffled Otivia's snow-white hair, saying, "Thank you for your hard work."

After a long time, Otivia gave a gentle pat on the head, and a faint smile appeared on her cool little face, like a delicate flower blooming after the snow melts.

The barrier dissipated, and Otivia's figure disappeared as well.

Outside the barrier, all the guests in the hall were eagerly anticipating what would happen inside. After showing off a plate of small cakes, Moen grabbed two handfuls of sunflower seeds, stuffed one handful into Ruby's hand, and held the other handful himself, cracking them open with great interest.

Ruby glanced speechlessly at her old teammate beside her and asked, "What are you so excited about?"

"Ok?"

Moen turned his head in confusion and asked, "Don't you find it exciting? It seems that the two princesses and Mr. Shiloh all have some kind of relationship. Aren't you curious about how it will develop?"

No, I'm not curious.

Ruby silently replied in her mind, feeling incredibly jealous.

Most of the guests present shared this idea. Of course, many male nobles were thinking that the two princesses would beat the despicable Shiro to his knees and then severely punish him.

For Shiloh, who has many extraordinary lovers, this has earned him yet another title in the capital: "public enemy of men."

However, things didn't go as they expected. After the barrier fell, Zeno and Shiloh were both very calm, as if nothing had happened.

what……

Everyone expressed their regret.

Zeno remained expressionless, but his sharp eyes swept across the audience, and all the indignant guests immediately composed themselves and sat up straight.

After his awe-inspiring display, Zeno snorted coldly and said, "The ball continues."

After speaking, Zeno turned and left the hall.

After being intimidated by Zeno, no one dared to continue gossiping under her watchful eye. They could only secretly speculate about who had won the conflict within the barrier.

Some speculate it was Zeno, since Otivia had disappeared and was most likely to have fled.

Some speculate it was Otivia, since Zeno's expression didn't seem like that of someone who had won.

Ruby cracked sunflower seeds, subtly observing the expressions of those around her, and shook her head.

Without much thought, Ruby came to the most accurate conclusion—the ultimate victor in this marriage dispute would inevitably be Shiloh.

Putting everything else aside, just look at that smug, arrogant expression on his face. Isn't it obvious who will win or lose?

Because of the earlier dispute, Zeno's actions, which were tantamount to declaring his sovereignty over Shilo, deterred some female nobles from inviting Shilo to dance.

Arya, who was originally going to dance with Shiloh, was persuaded to stay away by her father.

Helpless, Aria knew that tonight's banquet might be unusual, so she could only suppress her feelings and quietly wait for the right moment.

The ball was drawing to a close, and no one had asked Shiloh to dance during this time, except for his sister, which made Ruby feel much better.

Actually, Ruby isn't saying she can't accept Shiloh dancing with other women; after all, she's just a newcomer, so there's no real reason for her to say that.

However, Ruby's biggest problem is not scarcity but inequality. What Ruby cannot accept is that she has to hide her identity and cannot dance with him, which is the most annoying thing.

Clang—clang—clang—

The melodious chimes signaled the start of the next part of the birthday celebration.

Ruby lowered her purple eyes slightly and stuffed the remaining sunflower seeds back into Moen's hand.

"Don't eat too much, you'll gain weight easily."

After saying something meaningful, Ruby vanished like a ghost.

Moen was taken aback. He looked down and couldn't see his toes, so he could only estimate his size by feeling.

Although Moen's figure wasn't the perfectly hourglass type, he wasn't exactly "fat" either; he was more of a slightly plump, soft, and fleshy type.

However, Moen's face is a classic oval shape, which creates a subtle contrast with her body type.

"Hmm...are you...alright?"

Moen pouted, feeling that Ruby was really a bit mischievous. Why did she have to say something so unpleasant when everyone was happily showing off their food?

However, Ruby's words still bothered Moen. After a difficult deliberation, he reluctantly withdrew his hand that was about to reach for the small cake.

As the last bell rang, solemn and dignified music began, and the red cloth behind the hall was slowly unveiled, revealing Rodel's imposing figure.

"Long live my emperor!"

The master of ceremonies shouted, and everyone in the room showed respect, bowing and touching their chests to welcome the arrival of the supreme ruler of the Odrecia Empire.

Shortly before Rodel was about to appear and give his speech, a dark figure emerged from a secluded spot in the hall.

"The time is almost here."

"Everything has been arranged."

"very good."

Opposite the shadowy figure, a person dressed in aristocratic attire had their face obscured, but the madness flashing in their eyes seemed to pierce through the silent night.

"This empire is so corrupt... Only that lord can bring true new life!"

This is the time for revolution.

Throughout the entire birthday banquet venue, in every grove of trees and meadow, in the damp soil after the rain, the shriveled, dark purple seeds seemed to sense something and trembled slightly.

Tonight, all the prominent nobles have gathered here. They never imagined that their former colleagues, with whom they had shared drinks and laughter, would become the sharpest swords, piercing their throats!

The shadowy figure looked up at the moon outside the window, his heart churning with turbulent emotions.

After this night, the empire, and even the entire human realm, will undergo a dramatic change!

But for some reason, a feeling of panic lingered in my heart and could not be dispelled for a long time.

The shadowy figure quickly shook its head to dispel the inexplicable emotion and chuckled self-deprecatingly.

“Siro Wells…this man is far too troublesome, repeatedly thwarting the Lord’s grand plans…but even he is absolutely unable to reverse the situation in the face of that power.”

The shadowy figure muttered to itself, as if trying to bolster its confidence.

The situation was already irreversible, and there was no reason not to act. The shadowy figure attributed this feeling of unease to the psychological pressure that Shilo had put on him.

"I dedicate this body to the rebirth of the empire..."

The dark figure slowly reached out towards the moon, and within that pitch-black shadow, a distorted pinkish-purple light flashed.

The nobleman behind him bowed deeply to the dark figure, and then slowly withdrew from the room.

"May you have great success in your military endeavors."

On the other side, after Rodel's passionate speech, the guests began presenting their gifts.

Shiloh and Zeno were close, and the gift he gave was only on his personal behalf, so he gave it directly to her.

According to the ceremony's schedule, this is now the time for the nobles representing each family to present their gifts.

Everything proceeded smoothly until the appearance of an elderly nobleman with half-white hair caused Shiloh's eyes to narrow.

This minister was the one who, in the original destiny line, manipulated the fate of the entire empire, causing it to roll downhill all the way!

As the minister slowly approached Rodel, Shiloh sipped his tea, maintaining a calm facade, though his heart was in suspense.

Despite having made ample preparations, this moment marked the first direct confrontation with fate!

If we lose...

Xi Luo gripped the teacup tightly, closed her eyes slightly, and shook her head.

When Shiloh opened his eyes again, only determination remained.

It is impossible to fail.

despair--

The teacup was placed on the table with a soft thud.

Fate, or whatever other random thing.

I am the one who created this world.

Nothing is qualified to contradict my ideas.

At this moment, Xi Luo's aura suddenly changed, as if he had untied some kind of knot in his heart, and his temperament underwent some subtle changes.

"Whoa..."

Moen, who had been secretly watching Shiloh, raised an eyebrow in surprise. She knew that Shiloh's strength had taken another step forward.

"A genius..."

Moen sighed. Xi Luo didn't look like someone who had just entered the [Stairway of Stars] at all, not to mention after his mind became clear. Having been at this level for some time, he probably really couldn't beat him.

Hmm...

This was the first time that the young prodigy's competitive spirit had been ignited.

"Your Majesty, I have a rare item that I wish to present to Her Highness the First Princess."

The minister bowed and respectfully presented a magnificent treasure chest to Rodel with both hands.

"Oh? What is this?"

Rodel became interested and stroked his beard as he asked.

The minister shook his head and smiled slightly, "This is not only a gift for the eldest princess, but also a gift for Your Highness and for the entire empire."

The minister's words caused an uproar among the guests, who felt that the minister's description was too exaggerated and were completely unaware that several nobles who had been elsewhere had appeared beside them.

These nobles, suddenly reassigned, did not look at the gifts on the stage, but stared at the guests around them, their eyes gleaming like wolves about to tear off a piece of delicious lamb.

"Haha, Lord Brand, since you put it that way, I'm quite intrigued!"

Rodel stroked his beard and chuckled, then pointed to the treasure chest and said, "Come, come, since that's the case, let's open it and take a look! Let everyone have a good look at what a wonder this is!"

"Sir, obey the order."

Brand maintained his polite smile, bowed again, and opened the treasure chest a crack.

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