25. Our Pulus’s Technology is the Best in the World! (Vote please~)
The matter of obtaining the artifact from the Pulus Kingdom meant for Kefir’s “upgrade treasure hunt” was interrupted due to some unforeseen circumstances. Clearly, neither Kefir nor I got it, yet the treasure has vanished without a trace.
Even if Adave didn’t mention it, I would still find a way to retrieve Kefir’s “main storyline.” Agreeing to Adave’s request also serves to say a few good words to this elf loli, so she doesn’t develop any “death scripts. ” against me.
“Your Majesty Adave, I agree to your request. I will do my best to help you use ‘prophecy’ to find it, and we won’t leave until we do. However, once we find that treasure, you must agree to let Kefir prove her eligibility for the treasure, and also… consider what to do with it.”
Divine artifacts and treasures, when left in the hands of those completely unqualified to use them, are nothing more than a pile of antiques. I believe that with the power of ‘prophecy’ on my side, I can provide some assistance in exchange, which would definitely allow Adéle to consider the fate of the treasures.
Kefir, pouting as if she wanted to say something, was cut off by Adéle. However, this elven girl’s attitude towards treasures was quite straightforward.
“What divine artifacts? If those things weren’t just a bit symbolic, they would be no different from scrap metal in my eyes! What I want is for you all to stay obediently in Pruliss!”
【Adéle still wants to find a chance to force Oujilide into marriage.】
Your Majesty, spare me! Can’t you just treat me like a scumbag and kick me out?
However, I was merely observing the script. After experiencing the previous events and realizing the relationship between Kefir and me, it was clear that Adéle intended to keep this little thought, which had finally been exposed in the script, well hidden in her heart.
Of course, keeping it hidden meant she had no intention of giving up. You reserved yet masochistic elves really do love to have ideas about other people’s men!
“But since you all agreed, the next steps will be easier. Mel, call the medical department outside and have them draw blood samples from the two of them.”
“Blood?”
Kefir beside me suddenly tensed up, taking a defensive posture.
This wasn’t surprising. After all, as a standard citizen of the Great Yinge Empire, Kefir had always been cautious and conservative about the magical essence residing within her body.
“Kefir, it’s okay. I remember that blood samples are supposed to be the ‘passports’ of the Kingdom of Pruliss.”
As for me, I didn’t care about this “high-tech” stuff. Rather, I admired the elven world’s top-notch magical technology. The fact that they could openly provide us with services indicated that Adéle at least wasn’t playing any tricks on me. From this perspective, this hardcore elven girl who was forcing marriage was much better than the devious Queen Louis IV.
“Oujilide, you seem to know a lot about places like this~ Indeed, I disdain playing underhanded tricks like some women. Drawing your blood is to make your passports. From now on, within the scope of your citizen privileges, you can freely enter and exit the legal areas of the Kingdom of Pruliss.”
Saying this, Adéle added, “Except for leaving~ You don’t have permission to leave the city~”
After putting her hands on her hips and puffing out her ample chest at me with a couple of “hmphs,” it seemed that Adéle felt a sense of mental victory as she signaled the elven nurses outside to come in one after another, her little thoughts laid bare.
【Adéle wants to investigate the inside story using their blood.】
I thought for a moment, then swallowed back my questioning words. In the matter of forced marriage, I had also been reckless for Kefir, provoking Adéle. Now, I would pretend not to see her little thoughts.
The next moment, it was likely that Kefir, who probably had never had her blood drawn in her life, sat down next to me cautiously, like a child seeing something new, curiously observing the elves handling the syringes. Then, at the moment I extended my arm to be “drawn,” she let out a worried “wu.”
Don’t be nervous, big shot; you’re next!
And in the meantime, Adéle, sitting across from us, was watching every move of Kefir with keen interest. She unhappily took off her gloves and slammed them on the table, then propped her chin up, her gaze darting back and forth between me and Kefir.
“Hmph! Kefir, the treasure was stolen, and you were the only citizen of the Great Yinge Empire present at the time. Now I want you to swear, using your engagement with Oujilide, that you and Oujilide did not take it! If you deceive me, your engagement with Oujilide will be nullified!”
Shouldn’t one typically swear on their life in such cases…?
However, Kefir was quite composed. Since she hadn’t taken anything, she didn’t think much about it and swore.
“Of course, I didn’t take your things. If it weren’t for Oujilide’s request, I wouldn’t even have any interest!”
“Tsk!”
Adéle’s eyes clearly showed jealousy, and I, who was being drawn blood from, shivered as I watched the two beautiful girls engage in an intense battle of gazes in front of me. Perhaps feeling that competing at this moment was beneath her dignity, Adéle ultimately gave up.
“Strangely enough, although I remember the situation that day and know that the supporting character 38 caused trouble, the intelligence department reported the same, yet everyone in the intelligence department is completely baffled about why the treasure went missing, as if they can’t recall it.”
Can’t recall!?
Wait, isn’t this exactly the same as how Kefir and I feel about that day!?
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“The biggest suspect, Dragon Stand 38, yielded no results. However, I suspect that Dragon Stand 38’s unusual behavior is likely related to this matter, creating chaos at that time, making it convenient for someone to steal something.”
Adele slammed her hand on the table, and Mel handed over several documents. “I don’t care about treasures or anything; the Kingdom of Prussia doesn’t need any ‘treasures.’ I, Adele, don’t need old antiques to govern. But the orcs from the neighboring Austro-Hungarian tribe are different. Those disgusting monsters worship antiques madly and engage in primitive, ugly behaviors. It could very well be from their side. O’Keefe, have you forgotten? On the day you arrived in Prussia, you encountered two orcs who attempted to attack the legitimate citizens of my Prussian Kingdom.”
They were there to submit a friendly application, but you guys provoked them with your elven tricks!
I didn’t dare to speak, after all, Adele looked very excited.
“So, you two are also obliged to follow me! Otherwise, you might be treated as spies by the elven nobility~”
Especially the next moment, when this elven girl heard Mel’s whisper beside her, she became even more excited.
“Your Majesty Adele, the blood sample has been expedited for investigation. Both of them are still… which means it’s just a betrothal, and there hasn’t been…”
“Really!? Ah, cough cough!”
Adele pretended to cough deeply.
Don’t act like that, little girl. What you just thought and heard is all too clear in my script.
[Adele has learned that O’Keefe is still a virgin.]
[Adele does not intend to give up on her marriage proposal plan!]
This elven girl, how is she still so M, she’s interested in me.
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