Sealed Divine Throne II: Twin Sons of Dragon
Chapter 839 - 420 I Choose You

Chapter 839: Chapter 420 I Choose You

Mithril tabletop, on the paper, the second question.

"If at the time of your marriage the family of the person you are marrying asks you for a bridal price, would you be willing to give it?"

The Wraith Kingdom also practices the giving of bridal prices?

Long Dangdang looked at the question, his expression suddenly turning somewhat awkward. Regarding the matter of the bridal price, he had indeed heard about it in his childhood. Each time it was brought up, his father’s attitude was very indignant, vehemently detesting the practice of bridal prices. His mother, however, seemed indifferent.

"What is a bridal price?" the first undead to answer asked, looking completely clueless.

"You don’t even know what a bridal price is? Go and accept your punishment."

Long Dangdang felt a bit of sympathy for this person, not knowing whether the punishment he faced would involve the Evil Loather. However, he had noticed a detail earlier when he was transported back after defeating the Evil Loather, the Sorcery Demon King seemed somewhat surprised. Judging by his mood, it seemed that he did not know about the process of him defeating the Evil Loather, which is why he was astonished by the fact that Long Dangdang had overcome the Evil Loather in such a short period.

If that was the case, during the time of accepting the punishment, wouldn’t he be able to use some of his true strength? If so, not to mention an 8th Rank, even an ordinary 9th Rank wraith entity he would not fear at all!

While Long Dangdang was contemplating, the second undead had already started answering the question, "If within my means, I am willing to give a bridal price." That was his answer.

The Wraith Princess furrowed her brows and said, "What do you mean ’if within my means’? If it’s beyond your means, you won’t strive for it?"

The undead hurriedly said, "I will strive for it."

The Wraith Princess said faintly, "You are not lying, but you lack conviction. You cannot be a Prince Consort. Leave!"

He was eliminated just like that? The key was, it was still unclear whether the princess actually favored or opposed the bridal price! Her first statement seemed to suggest she favored it, but after this person said he would strive for it, he was still eliminated.

"You, answer the second question." Just then, perhaps sensing the emotional turbulence on Long Dangdang’s side, the Wraith Princess directly turned to look at him.

Long Dangdang almost blurted out, it’s not my turn yet! You’re not following the routine here! But he still suppressed the urge to retort, because he distinctly remembered the Sorcery Demon King had warned him before coming in that he must follow orders here.

Helplessly, Long Dangdang could only muster his courage and said, "I believe that a bridal price is an ignoble custom, one of the most pitiful traditions in the human world."

The Wraith Princess’s gaze flickered, "Why? A family asking for a bridal price is to ensure a better life for their daughter, what’s wrong with that?"

Long Dangdang said, "But in reality, asking for a bridal price is often not spent on their own daughters. Many human families, in marrying off a daughter, ask for a bridal price because the parents plan to use the money for their own retirement, or even spend it on other children, especially boys. This distorts the purpose of the bridal price. I believe that marrying off a daughter is not selling her. Men and women should come together freely and fairly for marriage, and both should strive together. Men are naturally physically stronger than women and should indeed take on more, but it’s wrong to burden men with a mountain of demands right from the start. Because of the bridal price, how many marriages that could have been happy are ruined. In some marriages, even if coerced into paying a bridal price initially, resentment lingers in the man’s heart, ready to erupt at the slightest marital strife. Thus, I believe that the bridal price is an ignoble custom and should be firmly opposed."

He had no other choice, having not actually experienced these things himself, and with his current abilities, he didn’t have to worry about these issues either. His words were verbatim what his father had detested about bridal prices, having mentioned it many times. Not knowing what the Wraith Princess expected as an answer to her question, he could only speak honestly, at least not to be judged dishonest! After all, the Wraith Princess didn’t give him any time to think.

The Wraith Princess looked at him slightly surprised, while the Sorcery Demon King, the Soul Flame flickering in his eye sockets, seemed somewhat moved as well.

"Your answer..." the Wraith Princess pondered for a moment, "I do not disagree with it."

Hearing her say this, Long Dangdang breathed a huge sigh of relief; however, then the Wraith Princess continued, "But your thinking is too much like a human’s, accept your punishment!"

He was to be punished for this too? Long Dangdang was speechless, but accepting a punishment was better than being eliminated. In the next instant, a strong suction force came, directly transporting him once again into a space.

Long Dangdang immediately prepared for battle; the space was similar to the one he had faced the Evil Loather in before. This time, his opponent, not far away, was clearly a skeleton.

The skeleton was entirely pristine white, with red flames flickering within its eye sockets.

A formidable skeleton species? But the skeleton had no weapons, wore no armor, and even its aura didn’t feel particularly strong! What was going on?

While Long Dangdang was still surprised, the skeleton had already charged toward him.

Long Dangdang stepped back, a dark golden glint flickering in his eyes. No matter whether the opponent was concealing his cultivation, or about to unleash an attack, he’d hit it with a Mental Pierce first.

"Bang!" The next moment, the skeleton soldier exploded!

Yes, exploded in the literal sense. The entire skeleton soldier, from its skull to its body, instantly shattered into fragments, essentially annihilated!

"What’s going on?" Long Dangdang was instantly stupefied. Why did it feel like this was just an ordinary skeleton soldier? And he had just killed it?

"Is this supposed to be a punishment?" Compared to the previous Evil Loather, this was like heaven and earth.

"No, there must be more punishment coming!"

Because the moment the skeleton soldier was slain, he was not immediately transported out, which was different from when he had killed the Evil Loather.

So, Long Dangdang didn’t dare to relax and waited vigilantly.

However, as he waited, nearly a quarter of an hour passed without another wraith entity appearing to attack him. Just when he began to doubt himself, even wondering if his identity had been exposed, a flash of light and a change in scenery brought him back inside the Mithril Castle.

At this point, including Long Dangdang, only twenty-one of the undead remained. Several more had been eliminated.

When the Wraith Princess saw Long Dangdang being transported back, she was clearly surprised. "He’s back again?" After all, Long Dangdang was the only one who had survived two punishments.

Yet Long Dangdang’s emotions were extremely odd. If the first round of punishment was normal, what was the second round? More importantly, was this a favor from the Wraith Princess, or was it from the Sorcery Demon King?

The Wraith Princess just glanced at him and then continued, "The third question, everyone write down your answers, and I will review them one by one."

"The second question is over?" He had no idea how the other undead had responded.

Long Dangdang hurried back to his desk, and then he looked at the third question. He was taken aback; the previous two questions were truly difficult for an undead to answer. But this third question was somewhat peculiar. Even he himself couldn’t say if it was easy or difficult to answer.

The Wraith Princess’s cold voice rose, "The third question must be answered, and truthfully at that. Anyone who lies will not only be eliminated, but will also face severe punishment."

"Ordinary punishment is the Evil Loather, so what is severe punishment? A bone dragon? Might as well just say it’ll kill you," Long Dangdang muttered internally, but he didn’t dare to delay. At this point, he couldn’t grasp the Wraith Princess’s strategy—it was bad enough dealing with the written exams, let alone their unpredictability.

This third question was also peculiar. He decided to just write down his true thoughts.

Long Dangdang quickly wrote down his answer and stood there waiting.

Soon, including Long Dangdang, all twenty-one undead had completed their answers. Surely, no undead would dare to lie. In human matchmaking, the worst outcome is simply parting ways. But here, failing to match with the Wraith Princess could mean death! Who would dare to joke about it?

The Wraith Princess approached the undead on the far right, glanced at his answer, and with a flick of her hand, declared, "Eliminated."

After the disqualified undead respectfully bowed and exited, Long Dangdang even felt he was somewhat relieved—as there was no punishment, just elimination. Considering the princess’s unpredictable moods, perhaps not becoming the Prince Consort was for the best.

It was soon another’s turn, and another "Eliminated!"

Including those previously eliminated, Long Dangdang was now in a more central position among all the undead. When the Wraith Princess approached him, all the undead she had reviewed the third answer from so far had been eliminated, not one was left.

Long Dangdang unconsciously tensed up. By now, he felt that even if he were also eliminated, it was accepted. If selected, it could mean constant danger to his life!

When the Wraith Princess came to him, she instinctively stepped back, her eyes filled with distaste, "Eliminated!"

Indeed, she didn’t even glance at Long Dangdang’s answer before declaring the result.

Upon hearing her words, Long Dangdang himself was relieved. Eliminated then, so be it; he needed to stay alive to think of ways to save his parents!

"Your Highness, this isn’t according to the rules. Please read the answer." Just then, the voice of the Sorcery Demon King suddenly rang out, making Long Dangdang’s heart, which had slightly relaxed, tense up again.

The Wraith Princess paused for a moment, but still reluctantly returned to Long Dangdang, and glanced at the paper in front of him.

The next instant, the Wraith Princess suddenly looked up, her gaze fixed on Long Dangdang, her clear eyes filled with shock and disbelief. This state lingered for several seconds, and her voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

"I choose you!"