14. You’re so handsome, I bet if you got punched, you’d cry for a long time, right? (Seeking votes~)
If this unexpected incident hadn’t happened, then Uncle Zerola’s plan, although a bit disgusting, would have been absolutely reliable!
Kfeier and I left for two different countries to avoid the investigation and tracking by Louis IV. Then, the weak me, along with the equally weak Nilu, came directly to the Kingdom of Plurith to seek refuge with Uncle’s old friend, who was definitely a big shot.
Then, after Kfeier pretended to finish her studies at Rosia Academy, she would come to meet up with me. As long as my identity wasn’t exposed, I would just be Kfeier’s leg accessory, and then it would be just as Uncle wished: enjoying a sweet date for two, spending our honeymoon in the beautiful, magically advanced vacation paradise of the Kingdom of Plurith~
However, all of this fell apart because I meddled, wanting to stand up for the “poor loli” by the roadside, coupled with the queen’s insidious tactics, leaving me in the current situation where I was being forced into marriage by a masochistic elf king and had to agree.
What’s worse is… Kfeier is here!
Given the distance and the advanced magical technology in the Kingdom of Plurith, the monitoring of “contract communication” was very strict, so I didn’t dare to quietly remind Kfeier of anything. Therefore, finding Kfeier here at Aunt Mel’s, she must be completely unaware of everything that has happened to me recently!
I had no time to prepare any excuses! The next moment, Kfeier had already entered the room! My dear big shot obviously knew Mel, walking in while chatting and laughing!
“Just like Zerola and that one’s daughter, it’s only been a year since we last met at the Summit of Nations, yet Kfeier, you now give off an entirely different vibe.”
“Is… is that so?”
“In the past, you felt cold and full of hostility, as if you were ready to draw your sword at any moment. Now… Kfeier, which outstanding man has given you a reason to wield your sword for protection instead of for yourself? You even seem a bit stronger because of it…”
The elf bba’s insight was indeed sharp, causing Kfeier to immediately blush and lower her head.
“Nothing… nothing of the sort.”
This has already been taken as an acknowledgment, Kephir.
I didn’t think much of it, after all…
It had been a long time since we last met, and I had recently gone through so much trouble and danger. When I saw Kephir again, I had never felt that she was so beautiful; so graceful; so outstanding and charming.
Having traveled all the way from Rosia, Kephir at this moment not only lacked the weary look of someone who had journeyed far, but instead, her attire accentuated the aura of an ice-cold beauty; would a protagonist look worn by wind and sun? Of course not. Kephir’s long hair flowed elegantly, her cold beauty still intact; even the Miss Alsace she held seemed much more pleasing to me.
However, I couldn’t immediately spiral into a hug around Kephir’s thigh, because the script had long since indicated the outcome of such actions!
[Mel discovered the relationship between Kephir and Euclid!]
[The fact that Euclid was feigning a forced marriage is exposed!]
[Euclid is executed by Adelf, and Kephir is exiled!]
I absolutely cannot let my relationship with Kephir be discovered so quickly! Otherwise, encountering a death script on my end would be minor, but if Kephir’s upgrade script disappears because of me, then I would truly be the sinner! Helpless, fearing that the magical technology of the Prussian elves would intercept our communication, I didn’t dare to contact Kephir through the contract at all. Even when her gaze turned fiery the moment she noticed me, I could only pretend not to see!
Then, I hoped that Kephir wouldn’t be too excited just because she saw me.
“Ahem, Mel, who is this?”
I asked, feigning ignorance!
Such a reminder was already the limit! I hope Kephir can understand, after all, there’s a huge trust crisis waiting for me next!
“Eh? I thought you two knew each other. Well—”
A hint of confusion flashed in Aunt Mel’s eyes, thankfully she didn’t think too much, “This is Kephir, the daughter of Zerola. You’ve clearly stayed in the Great Yng Empire, yet you don’t even know the number one Genius of the Great Yng Empire?”
Of course I know, I even know that my name is on this genius’s marriage certificate.
“I’m Li De, here to learn and exchange as recommended by Mr. Zerola. This is my maid—Nilu.”
As soon as I finished speaking, the script allowed me to breathe a sigh of relief.
[Kephir realizes something is off.]
[Nilu is cooperating with Euclid!]
It seems my words finally made sense to both Kephir and Nilu, just as I was pretending to shake hands with Kephir…
“Ah…”
Big shot, you’re about to crush my hand, it hurts so much! Can’t I find a chance to explain to you later? Kephir!
However, just as one wave recedes, another rises. Aunt Mel indeed hadn’t realized my relationship with Kephir, but that wouldn’t stop her from thinking Kephir was charming and inserting herself between us, igniting the flames to support her monarch Adelf’s wonderful marriage.
“Don’t say that, Kephir, actually this gentleman has other identities~”
By the time I realized something was wrong, it was too late. Aunt Mel directly revealed my situation to someone who should never have known this information.
“Mr. Li De is also the favored one of Her Majesty Queen Adelf of the Prussian Kingdom, and if nothing goes wrong, he will be the prince of the Prussian Kingdom in the future~”
[Kephir is stunned.]
I’m stunned too! In this situation, with Kephir receiving such news, I can’t explain immediately! If Kephir mistakenly thinks I’m just a playboy, loving one and then another, eating from one bowl while eyeing the next, and then just walks away, what am I supposed to do!?
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Sure enough, the look in Ke Fei’er’s eyes suddenly turned strange!
“Hey~ Prince, does that mean if I punch you, you’ll cry for a long time?”
Big boss, spare me…
【Ke Fei’er realized something was off.】
No, no, no, even if the script is like this, I still have to express: Big boss, spare me.
Being forced into marriage by the King of the Prulus Kingdom, a mere rookie like me with Nilu clearly can’t resist.
“Ke Fei’er, if you’re visiting the Prulus Kingdom, you can stay at my place first. I’ll arrange a room for you~”
Completely oblivious to the situation, Aunt Mel slipped away, and soon it was just me and Ke Fei’er left in the room.
The big boss’s gaze suddenly became even more dangerous, yet I still didn’t dare to speak. After all, during my days in the Prulus Kingdom, I had already experienced the magical prowess of these elves. I worried that if I arrogantly tried to explain myself now, our conversation would be overheard!
Adelf was only forcing me into marriage, but she hadn’t trusted me yet. Don’t be fooled by how free I was with Mel; as soon as I stepped outside, a squad of uniformed elves would follow me. Anyone unaware would think it was quite the spectacle.
Nilu, Miss Nilu, please help me with your eyes, and the understanding from your long friendship with Ke Fei’er to explain this!
However, when I looked at Nilu, she was still keeping her head down in silence, and I couldn’t tell what she was thinking.
So…
Until Aunt Mel reappeared, taking Ke Fei’er to her new room to drop off her luggage, both Ke Fei’er and I remained in this silent, mutual gaze.
Ke Fei’er! Big boss! Protagonist! Wife!
I’m really wrong here!
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