Chapter 182: The Underlying Code Is Like This
Chapter 183: The Underlying Code Is Like This
Melochi would not admit that she was burning with desire, and upon seeing Yonglan’s face, she immediately became impulsive, wishing she could start a match right away.
But that was the truth.
As a Bloodline, also known as a favored one, she was genetically predisposed to a longing for Yonglan. It was a biological instinct, like needing to eat when hungry, drink when thirsty, and sleep when tired.
Seeing Yonglan naturally triggered her suppressed desires. Denying this would simply be a case of saying one thing and meaning another.
Therefore, once Yonglan officially entered the public eye, he was bound to attract a swarm of suitors.
If all the beings on this continent were shaped by him, then their innate nature would be exactly as Yonglan envisioned: they would inevitably fight to possess him and revel in his company every night!
Desire was to be met with such sincerity and greed, without any fear or hesitation.
Melochi was no different. Although she was about to advance to the Central Royal Court, after a moment’s thought, she decided to temporarily alter her plans. She would remain outside the Central Royal Court and intercept the rivals from the Qianhong Family.
However, to be fair, this wasn’t exactly a case of lust overriding reason. To ascend the Rose Throne, one would invariably have to subdue and defeat all competitors. Moving into the Central Royal Court any sooner would merely be like setting up the arena a day earlier.
Thus, under this mutual pursuit, another month passed before the Qianhong Family and the Golden Branch Family met in the depths of the Rose Garden.
Melochi received a challenge letter from the Qianhong Family, proposing to settle the matter through a duel.
“To decide the outcome through a duel? How fortunate they feel.”
The Elder of the Golden Branch Family pushed back her dark golden hair, tapping the challenge letter with one hand, and chuckled:
“But this is their greatest chance of victory. Let me see… Heh, they’ve actually offered this condition directly? Truly…,
There’s no reason to refuse.”
Upon seeing the stakes of the duel, Melochi’s eyes lit up.
This duel was not just a competition for eligibility for the throne; the victor would also receive a bonus: the right to take any individual from the opposing faction as a subordinate.
Excellent. Absolutely excellent.
Melochi was practically ready to applaud.
She had come specifically for Yonglan. While she could have simply seized him by force, it would have been too undignified. A coerced relationship would not be sweet. While she still intended to “consume” him, how could it compare to him willingly submitting?
However, when Melochi led her direct subordinates to the confrontation, she heard another piece of news, and immediately burst into laughter:
“Hahahaha! Not bad, the Elder of the Qianhong Family is so arrogant? No matter, the only thing to worry about is if they’ve made the same offer to others, in which case we might be beaten to it.”
It turned out that Jiali had not sent a challenge letter only to Melochi. In fact, to achieve her goal quickly and efficiently, Jiali had sent challenge letters to three nearby competitors simultaneously.
Perfect. Jiali, Enesyin, and Yonglan could each handle one, and they could all be dealt with at once.
After all, this was more efficient, wasn’t it?
Although they were still a little short of advancing to the Hero Tier, apart from Melochi, the other two competitors were only at the Champion Tier. Do they understand the value of being invincible within the same tier?
And the strongest, Melochi, would be dealt with by Yonglan himself. Since the latter was not suppressed by Artificer Tier, his gap with the Hero Tier was very small, a gap that could hardly affect the outcome of the match.
Enesyin: “What if you lose?”
“Let’s not talk about such impossible things!”
Yonglan waved his hand dismissively, indicating he couldn’t bear to hear such dark talk. However, he did leave room for thought. After a moment, he said:
“Even if we lose, it will merely be a period of enduring humiliation. Just consider it a way to cool down, don’t get too carried away.”
They were currently employing a strategy of quick victory. If they failed, it would mean that the quick victory approach wouldn’t work, and they would naturally need to clear their heads.
Jiali waved her hand with a smile: “Don’t worry, even so, I won’t keep you waiting. But I don’t think you’ll lose either.”
“Let’s go. Let us witness the heroic bearing of the Primal King.”
The silver-purple haired girl’s words carried a hint of wanting to see a good show, but undeniably, her statement placed a significant burden on Yonglan, making it difficult for him not to win.
Outside the Central Royal Court, along the border of the Rose Garden, a dense and beautiful sea of roses surrounded the area, filling the air with an intensely rich fragrance, a testament to the consistent romantic style of the Scarlet.
The Qianhong Family and the Golden Branch Family’s retinues met, armies facing each other. A noble of the Scarlet lineage, clad in red and black silk with dark golden hair, slowly descended from a hovering platform.
Melochi tilted her elegant chin, looking at Jiali and her entourage, and smiled:
“Very good. It seems I am the first to begin. This way, it saves a lot of trouble.”
The Elder of the Golden Branch Family nodded to herself, then looked at Yonglan, her eyes lighting up. She licked her lips and said:
“Ah… As expected, the real person is even more… hmm, more stunning than in the recordings.”
Melochi extended her hand, and a long spear woven from bloodthorns appeared in her palm.
“A Man like you is only worthy of the Dominance of the Rose Garden!”
“On that point, I agree.”
Jiali said with a smile: “Only the most outstanding and fated person in this world is worthy of being Yonglan’s partner, and the position of the Lord of the Rose Court is just that… assuming you can truly obtain it.”
Upon hearing this, Melochi looked at the Lord of the Qianhong Family, who was competing with her for the throne, her eyelids drooping slightly:
“The Bloodline of the Qianhong Family… I’ve never heard of you before, yet now you come to contend for the throne. And you intend to face me head-on. Even without any other interference, do you think you can defeat me?”
It wasn’t that Melochi was bragging. There were differences even among Elders. Jiali’s Tier was one step below hers, and being a Construct Mage put her at a severe disadvantage in a one-on-one fight.
Jiali, despite being clearly mocked and underestimated, did not become angry. Instead, she propped up her chin with one hand and nodded thoughtfully:
“While I reserve my opinion on your assessment, is there a possibility that your opponent in this duel is someone else?”
It was then that Melochi noticed Jiali had no intention of making a move. Instead, Yonglan quietly stepped forward.
According to the rules of the Scarlet, one did not have to personally participate in a duel; as long as a representative could be found, the effect was the same.
Melochi’s eyes lit up. “Is that so? It’s you who will fight me. Very good, this is excellent. This way, it will be even more legitimate.”
She did not hide her objective; she had come for Yonglan.
If she defeated Jiali and then snatched Yonglan away, it would feel like picking out spoils of war. It just lacked a certain flavor.
But the thought of being able to triumphantly defeat Yonglan in a fair battle, forcing him to his knees and taking him back as her angry power, made Melochi unable to control herself.
“It seems there’s no need to say any more. Come on.”
Yonglan knew what she was excited about without even thinking. He could only say that this was how the underlying code was written.
