Rockto beside him couldn’t help but stare at Lucy, exclaiming in amazement.
“She’s just a human, yet she looks more like a goddess than most goddesses.”
Even Nadue, who was unnoticed, looked at Lucy with admiration.
“Truly worthy of being the Kingdom’s treasure.”
Harvis couldn’t help himself either. Seeing Lucy appear, his eyes lit up for a moment, his heart stirred.
And even these people were like this, let alone the nobles and commoners, who were stunned and cheered. Most of the young nobles even revealed possessive expressions, their greed, fanaticism, and infatuation on full display.
“Such a beautiful woman, why isn’t she mine?”
Edel, who had appeared in a corner at some point, looked at Lucy with lust and desire in his eyes.
Among everyone, only Shien could look at Lucy calmly, complaining inwardly,
(This girl is putting on her princess act again.)
However, her beauty and aura were truly flawless.
Shien originally thought he would be immune to Lucy’s charm, but even after doing everything they had and hadn’t done, seeing Lucy like this, his heart still couldn’t help but race.
This showed the level of Lucy’s beauty.
(I’ve decided, I’ll try a more challenging position tonight.)
Shien made this decision.
Lucy, unaware that she had been targeted by a certain wolf, completely entered her princess mode, looking down at the stage from above, her clear and melodious voice echoing,
“I’m just here to watch. Don’t mind me.”
Lucy said calmly, secretly giving Shien a look, seemingly urging him to perform well.
Shien also gave Lucy a look, seemingly saying, “If I perform well now, you’ll be mine tonight.”
Lucy seemed to receive the message, rolling her eyes at him discreetly, then nodding slightly.
Shien smiled with satisfaction, but his gaze didn’t move away. He looked at the person beside Lucy.
There, another person slowly walked out of the palace.
“Haha, this duel today is worth looking forward to.”
Ancil laughed heartily.
“To be honest, I’m also a little excited.”
Lia smiled.
Charl watched below with a serious expression.
Aldia stood behind Ancil, his face impassive.
The appearance of the royal family brought the atmosphere to a climax.
“Are they really paying so much attention to this battle?”
Wolram was a little surprised, then became excited.
Clearly, this guy wasn’t just a fool, but also a troublemaker.
Rockto, on the other hand, stared intently at Aldia.
“Aldia Elvenbein…”
Rockto’s eyes were filled with fighting spirit as he looked at Aldia.
Edel, in the corner, looked at Lia, who was standing with Lucy and whispering to her, the desire in his eyes no longer concealed.
“Even if I can’t get the Kingdom’s treasure, I must have this First Princess.”
Lust burned in Edel’s heart.
Of course, this had nothing to do with Shien and Harvis on stage.
“I didn’t expect the Mitra royal family to come out as well.” Harvis turned his gaze to Shien and smiled. “It seems we have to take this duel seriously, Viscount Buztout.”
“Perhaps.” Shien didn’t deny it and said nonchalantly, “Speaking of which, you haven’t said how we’re going to compete yet. Do we lose if we fall off the stage, or do we have to be defeated?”
“Falling off the stage, or one side admitting defeat, will be considered a loss.” Harvis didn’t hesitate and said directly, “I believe you’re a sensible person and won’t refuse to admit defeat even in death. Therefore, whichever side exhausts all their means and still can’t defeat the other, that side will admit defeat.”
“Oh?” Shien couldn’t help but be surprised. “What a novel way to decide victory.”
Harvis’s straightforward and inoffensive manner earned Shien’s favor.
Compared to the neurotic, stubborn, and aggressive Capeline, this prince of the Empire seemed more approachable.
He then said,
“Also, let’s not use magic in this duel.” Harvis glanced around and shrugged. “If we use magic, we might accidentally injure the innocent spectators around us. Let’s just have a sword fight.”
“Alright.” Shien had no objections. Seeing how straightforward the other party was, he didn’t hesitate either. “Shall we begin?”
“Yes.” Harvis smiled slightly. “Let’s begin.”
After that, neither of them spoke.
“Clang!”
“Clang!”
Only the sounds of their swords being drawn echoed clearly.