Chapter: 35. Looking for Trouble, Are You!
“Today is a good day~ A great day to go out for a picnic! The road of hope is extending, hey hey!”
As for this bizarre melody that blends elements of Xiya and Xue Fei’s past and present songs, Xiya has already heard it several times from Xue Fei today.
At this moment, on the Hero’s golden carriage.
Xiya and Xue Fei, transformed into “Miss Shaya,” are seated across from each other. They left the villa in the territory this morning, heading for the capital city’s palace.
This should be considered quite a serious matter… After all, Xue Fei and Xiya need to work together to refute the Church State’s proposal, which means ensuring Xue Fei can stay in the kingdom, preventing the Church State from gossiping further.
But…!
Xue Fei has been acting like an elementary school student on a field trip all the way here!
Look at her swaying her black long hair while singing, holding freshly baked bread in her hand to keep the rhythm for herself…!
Hey, don’t get me wrong.
It’s actually quite nice to listen to?
No, wait!
“Xue Fei… Are you sure being so leisurely and relaxed is okay?”
“Huh? What’s the problem? Don’t worry, with my superb acting skills, I can definitely keep that wicked witch firmly by the Hero’s side, you have to believe in Shaya~”
The atmosphere is contagious.
Seeing Xue Fei mischievously raising her fingers like scissors in front of her, Xiya felt her tense nerves relax a bit.
But the palace is getting closer, and Xiya thinks there are some things that are better to clarify in advance.
“Hey… To be honest, I think your plan is a bit too exaggerated, I can hardly imagine what the King’s expression will be when he hears your words, or if he will even believe it.”
“Exaggerated? I don’t think so, in my opinion, it’s foolproof!”
“After all, Xue Fei’s common sense is a bit different from that of normal people… But it’s fine, we’ll adapt as we go, I trust our chemistry. Come on, Xue Fei, let’s slap hands for a smooth day.”
“What? Chicken claw? Oh, you want to eat chicken feet, right? I told you to eat something before coming in the morning, you must be hungry now, not listening to Shaya will make you suffer.”
“……”
Xiya, who intended to raise her hand to prove their level of chemistry, silently put her palm down.
She took a bite of the freshly baked chicken feet from this morning and seriously doubts whether today’s schedule can go smoothly…
It seems we are lacking chemistry!
The outline of the palace castle has already appeared on the horizon, and the soldiers in the distance, seeing the Light Family’s carriage, according to custom slowly lowered the drawbridge in front of the moat.
The palace of the Human Race has architectural styles completely different from the Demon Territory, and Xue Fei finds everything fresh.
She is enjoying this brand new scenery she has never seen before with Visual Magic, a relaxed smile blooming on her cute face.
Perhaps for Xue Fei, this trip is more of a spring outing tourism…?
Xiya deliberately did not disturb her, indulging her to enjoy the scenery a bit longer.
Until the carriage crossed the moat and entered the castle.
Xiya then clipped the Holy Sword Xialet to her waist, adopting a serious expression to give Xue Fei the last instructions before getting off the carriage.
“I have already contacted His Majesty the King with the communication magic crystal in advance. He will summon Prime Minister Philex this morning to confront us. In fact, the King accepting this proposal probably means that if we can refute Philex, then he can openly keep you in the kingdom.”
“It’s fine; we have a solid plan, and even if something goes wrong, we have a backup plan.”
“A backup plan…? You didn’t mention that to me?”
“That doesn’t need to be said.”
Xue Fei grinned, revealing a small canine tooth.
—And slightly raised her soft and delicate right hand.
Xiya didn’t understand what she meant.
And suddenly the Holy Sword Xialet began to flicker with golden light rhythmically, as if clapping in praise.
“Lady Xue Fei is saying that if persuasion fails, we’ll force it! As expected of Lady Xue Fei, just brutal! We love it!”
“The love you speak of—do you mean you love violence or my proposed plan?”
“……”
Holy Sword, your silence at this moment is really awkward.
The carriage came to a stop.
At this time, Xiya’s heart steadied completely.
Xue Fei is right; the boat will naturally reach the bridge when it gets there; we will always find a way to adapt.
After all, there is only one goal——that is to ensure Xue Fei can openly continue to stay by my side.
Xiya raised her hand, intending to slap hands with Xue Fei in encouragement before getting off the carriage.
But Xue Fei furrowed her brows, her little hand awkwardly reaching for the small bag resting on her lap over her pure white dress, looking very troubled.
“Are you going to eat chicken feet again…? I’ve already eaten them all. How annoying… You’re still reaching out your hand; how do you know I still had one hidden? That’s cheating!”
“Xue Fei…”
“Hmm?”
“Sometimes, maybe we really should cultivate some chemistry.”
“Indeed.”
Saying this, Xue Fei broke the last chicken claw in half.
You half, I half.
See?
Is this enough chemistry?
………………………………….
The magnificent, wide, and bright hall records the glorious history of the kingdom that hasn’t been ravaged by war for a millennium.
Although the war is raging, it does not threaten the capital city. The prosperity of the castle hall still proclaims the undiminished presence of the Human Race in this world.
Miss Shaya followed behind Xiya, who was clad in the Hero’s golden armor, looking left and right, ultimately concluding…
As expected, Xiya’s shiny armor is the coolest!
Wow, I should get a set when I go back home; wearing this to catch fish would surely be more intimidating!
Following the red carpet through the palace directly to the throne.
King Augustus III,
Celtic Augustus is already seated there with an upright posture.
A dark red royal robe draped behind him, and a crown embedded with countless gems rested on his head. Such formal attire is only worn when meeting important subjects.
And today, Xiya Light’s visit carries considerable weight.
In recent days, the Church State has proposed various harsh conditions… The King desperately needs capable ministers to help him navigate this crisis.
What surprises Xiya is that there is another person standing beside the King.
The girl she saw yesterday, who caught a thief in the street.
That’s the kingdom’s Third Princess, Livra Augustus.
Dressed in a gorgeous wine-red gown, quite different from her previous casual outfit, it made the dark-haired princess look even more dignified and elegant—though her smile remains somewhat silly.
Perhaps she arrived a bit early; it seems Prime Minister Philex hasn’t made it yet.
Seeing that Xiya Light and Miss Shaya really came, Livra overlooked the solemn hall, her lively greetings echoed throughout the throne area.
“Lord Xiya Light! And Miss Shaya! We meet so soon again! Father, Father…! This is the Miss Shaya I told you about yesterday; she’s really impressive! She’s a friend of the Hero!”
“Ugh… Livra, how many times have I told you not to be so loud in the hall? Why don’t you ever listen?”
“Eh, what does it matter… There are no outsiders here now, and that dog of the Prime Minister who is always barking at the Church State hasn’t come either; isn’t that just speaking freely~”
“Livra…! Oh, Hero, sorry for making you laugh. My daughter is like this… she has no decorum wherever she goes. I originally didn’t want to let her come, but this child… hearing that you were coming, insisted on tagging along to listen.”
“Your Majesty doesn’t need to apologize to me; I think this is also Her Highness’s talent.”
“It’s good that you think so.”
It seems the King is very much in agreement with this statement.
He always lectures the Third Princess, not because he disdains her lack of learning, but precisely because he admires her and wants to teach her a lesson in front of others.
King Celtic’s somewhat aged gaze swept over Xiya Light’s back, where he couldn’t help but marvel.
“It seems my kingdom really has many talented individuals… I heard from Livra that at only sixteen years old, you’ve already reached the Sixth Stage. I remember when the Hero was of your age, she was only at the Seventh Stage; this child has a bright future…”
“Wow! Thank you, Your Majesty!”
“……”
“Pfft…”
Shaya casually raised her small hand in reply, leaving King Celtic momentarily speechless.
But it made Livra cover her mouth, holding in her laughter!
Hahaha… As expected, Miss Shaya, even when standing before her father, still retains such a carefree style!
Celtic is not a person who adheres strictly to minor customs.
He has already heard from Livra about Shaya’s origins; although it’s a bit strange for such a person to suddenly appear… but since it’s said that she is someone the Hero is secretly nurturing, the King doesn’t want to delve too deeply.
After all, the strengthening of the Light Family’s power is not a bad thing for the kingdom; they are the kingdom’s strongest shield and sword. Interfering too much might create suspicion and shake the foundation of the kingdom.
The relationship between the kingdom’s monarchy and the Light Family has maintained this chemistry for thousands of years, ensuring the kingdom’s millennial prosperity.
The King was about to say a few more words.
But at this moment, a sound of deliberate footfalls, slow and heavy, echoed from the other side of the palace.
Everyone turned their heads, and entering from that side’s big door was a thin man dressed in a purple robe.
It was Prime Minister Philex.
At this time, it is estimated that Philex should have slightly exceeded the time the King informed him he was to arrive in the hall today.
His tardiness often stems from intention.
This slightly late landing, which does not attract reproach, also reflects the Church’s subtle attitude towards the kingdom.
As the footsteps approached, Philex stopped at the opposite end of the hall, his sharp and sarcastic voice suddenly rang out.
“Your Majesty…! I am late; the carriage encountered some muddy roads. Ah, it seems the Hero has already arrived ahead of time?”
Not ahead of time; the Hero is punctual, while Philex is late.
“Lord Philex, stand over there.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
According to the etiquette between monarch and minister, after arriving, Philex first bowed his head to the King and then stepped aside.
But that careless gesture during the bow was hard to describe as respectful.
The cunning Prime Minister glanced around the hall.
He saw the dark-haired little girl standing behind the Hero, momentarily puzzled.
He hadn’t heard that today’s impromptu meeting involved such a character…? A little child?
Ha, since today the King has called him over to debate.
Shouldn’t he gain some advantage before the conversation begins?
Let me undermine your morale first.
Philex suddenly bent slightly, a crooked smile gradually spreading across his face, filled with subtle malice.
“Ah…! Your Majesty, has the kingdom’s etiquette been ravaged by war to such an extent?”
“Lord Philex, what do you mean by that?”
Philex secretly chuckled.
He pointed his finger toward Shaya on the other side of the hall.
“I haven’t arrived too late; as far as I see, this person has not bowed before Your Majesty. The Hero has the privilege not to kneel before you, but it seems this little girl behind her… is not from the Light Family, right? At such a young age, not understanding the kingdom’s etiquette before the throne, what kind of propriety is this?”
Hmm?
Xue Fei was just competing with the Third Princess to see who could make more funny faces.
But suddenly, she sensed a killing intent!
She turned her head in surprise, only to see Xiya’s eyes sharp, as if she were ready to burst out at any moment and slice the Prime Minister into pieces!
Wow… Prime Minister, you really know how to create trouble; isn’t it better to live well?
Xue Fei had been busy with other things earlier, but thinking back to what she had heard, she remembered what the topic was about.
Kneeling?
Haha, that’s impossible~
Although I slipped away from the Demon Territory, as the Demon Princess, I definitely won’t kneel before the King of the Kingdom; that is non-negotiable.
But this Philex really can pick a fight.
It’s indeed a tricky point.
—Of course, that is for others.
For Xue Fei, this is simply child’s play!
Hehe, when it comes to looking for trouble, I am a professional!
Xue Fei spread her small hands, simultaneously raising a mischievous grin at the corner of her mouth.
Miss Shaya is about to start talking!
