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Chapter 451 - 441 is getting married soon

Chapter 451: 441 is getting married soon

"What? They’re going to announce the result now?"

Shane had just arrived at the Royal Palace that day and entered Princess Luoqi’s bedchamber. They had just met in the room, and he hadn’t yet managed to take any advantage—*cough*, that is, exchange a few words—when Luoqi told Shane the news, leaving him stunned.

The so-called result that Luoqi referred to was naturally the outcome of the suitor selection conference.

Yes.

Luoqi was ready to announce the result.

In other words, the Kingdom was ready to declare to the world that Luoqi’s future husband was to be Shane.

That was to be expected.

"After all the commotion you’ve caused, how many people still think they can compete with you?"

Luoqi said with a look of displeasure.

Since the affair with the Lucica Family, Shane had formally entered the sights of all major powers and had become an object of their wariness.

Previously, Shane’s fame was not based on personal strength but on various achievements and battle honors, in addition to some "scandals" involving Luoqi and Ai Yi, which had built up his reputation.

But this time, Shane had fully revealed his sharp edge, displaying everything that could be shown, aside from what absolutely couldn’t be revealed.

One of the Six Great Demons, the Dragon Demon, had officially become one of his supporters.

He was also accompanied by strong allies such as You Lin and Lilith.

Adding to that his display of Celestial Magic and his astonishing strength, as well as some ties to the Nature Goddess, Shane’s status might not surpass many others, but his uniqueness was unmatched and unrivaled.

Nobles?

He had already wiped out several, each one a top presence in their respective countries.

The dignitaries and Royal Families of various countries?

They were just a part of the vast Human Race. Could they compare to the Divine Race and the Demon Clan?

With the support of both the Divine Race and the Demon Clan, along with his own powerful combat abilities, and several strong allies at his side, who among the Human Race could match that?

No one!

Therefore, many Nobles, while preparing to establish relations with Shane, were actually acquiescing, giving up the competition against Shane to secure the right to be Princess Luoqi’s consort.

Shane himself could feel that the hostility that was once omnipresent in the Royal Capital had almost vanished; what remained were those who were angry but dared not speak out.

At least, now no one dared to block his doorstep and openly challenge him to a duel anymore.

Shane was able to walk the streets upright, and although he attracted attention, what he received in return was no longer past hostility and skepticism but fear and timidity.

This reflected a change in Shane’s status in the eyes of the people.

In light of this, Luoqi believed it was time to announce the result directly.

If it were announced now, there would likely be no one to question the outcome.

After all, if even the current Shane was not worthy of Luoqi, then no one in this world would be.

Of course...

"Those young noblemen won’t give up so easily, will they?"

That’s what Shane thought.

He was all too aware of Luoqi’s charm.

To simply hand over the top beauty of the Human Race, Shane didn’t think those young masters would be content.

You see, bootlickers are called bootlickers, not merely because they’re lowly or utterly without limits, but also because they’re like real dogs, exceptionally clingy.

It doesn’t matter if they’re young masters or just average commoners. Once they become bootlickers, they are liable at any minute to absurdly strive beyond their means for their goddess, never realizing their insignificance.

Take the case of Triss of the Jeliteli family—that foolish son of his was just such an idiot, right?

Shane believed there must be many noblemen’s sons who were bootlickers that wouldn’t want to see Luoqi handed to him, a pig—*spit*!—no, handed to a handsome dude like him!

Therefore, even if they dared not openly cause Shane trouble, they might resort to petty schemes.

In any case, Shane did not believe they would just accept their fate.

When it concerned the goddess of their hearts, bootlickers could be incredibly delusional at any moment.

For this reason, Shane was prepared to find a few more fools to intimidate, to thoroughly scare off those with ill intentions.

However, Shane forgot one thing.

"As for those dissolute young masters, they may be unwilling to let go and want to cause trouble, but their elders are definitely not going to let them," said Luoqi with a sneer. "No one wants to become the second Lucica Family, so recently, the ruling members of those Noble Families have issued strict orders that their juniors are not to bother you—or they will be expelled from the family or executed on the spot."

"Executed on the spot?" Shane raised his eyebrows, astonished. "Isn’t that a bit harsh?"

"Obviously, not every Noble Family is like the Lucica Family, with only one heir left. In fact, many Noble Families have numerous wives and concubines, creating many descendants. If sacrificing some of the younger generation could protect their family, they would be more than willing," Luoqi explained to Shane. "I heard that recently, several noble young masters have had their legs broken by their families or have been put under house arrest, all to prevent them from causing trouble."

"Oh?" Only then did Shane smile and say, "It seems my choice this time was right."

Indeed, once you display your true strength and evoke fear in others, you can avoid many troubles.

Your prominence this time has certainly paved some of the way for you.

But...

"While deterring the petty criminals, you have truly entered the sight of some major powers," Luoqi couldn’t help but remind, "I’ve received news that recently there have been quite a few people in the Royal Capital, like from the Demon Race Embassy, it seems that some people from the Demon Clan have arrived, and they appear to be from the factions of Demons other than the Moon Demon and Dragon Demon. They are probably here to investigate you."

The Six Great Demons are siblings and sisters, and it is said they have a very good relationship.

Previously, the news of Ai Yi appearing by Shane’s side was not too sensational, and only the cautious Moon Demon reacted and came to investigate personally.

But this time, with Ai Yi grandly announcing that she would protect Shane and even representing the entire Demon Clan, it was natural that Ai Yi’s Demon sisters could no longer turn a blind eye and would definitely react in some way or another.

And also...

"The Temple has also been busy lately, it seems that a Goddess of the Divine Race has descended, probably to investigate your situation too," Luoqi said.

"Unlike the Demon Clan, which values power, the Divine Race values authority and dominion the most. To some extent, they are even more concerned with hierarchy than the Human Race."

"Lower Grade Gods will absolutely not defy Upper-level Gods, and Upper-level Gods will definitely not defy the Three Great Goddesses."

"They place great emphasis on hierarchical relationships, and since you have claimed the title of one of the Three Great Goddesses, the Nature Goddess, they will certainly come to investigate this matter."

In view of this, the Royal Capital now hosts not only dignitaries from various countries but also people from the Divine and Demon Races.

The impact Shane has made is that great.

Of course...

"There are countries in the Human Realm who have sent people to investigate you, some to make contact with you, and a variety of forces have appeared in the Royal Capital. Knight Order members have even spotted suspected traces of individuals from the Old Demon Clan Faction. All sorts of beings have now set their sights on you," Luoqi said with a serious expression.

"Among these people, some won’t harm you, some are even here to ally with you, but there are definitely some who have ulterior motives."

This is understandable.

The world is so large; there are bound to be many who decide to risk danger.

And would entities like the Old Demon Clan Faction refrain from acting against Shane just out of fear?

Impossible.

If it were truly necessary, they would not hesitate to sacrifice their lives to make a move against Shane.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t dare to openly band together and oppose the Divine Race, the Human Race, and even the Demon Clan.

This was also the reason Shane did not want to become too famous in the past.

No matter how much power you display, there will still be some who are not afraid to die and will persist in bothering you.

Under such circumstances, the more you stand out, the more you are likely to be targeted. That’s why Shane chose to develop discretely, and not because he was unseemly.

But since coming to the Royal Capital, he had become increasingly well-known, unable to keep a low profile any longer, so Shane decided to simply take a high-profile approach, at least to frighten most people so they would keep their tails tucked in his presence.

All of this, Shane had already considered.

Luoqi could understand, and that was why she was prepared to strike while the iron was hot and finalize the marriage between them.

"While many are currently hesitating, not daring to make a move, and your reputation is flourishing, especially among the common people who are abuzz with talk, if we announce this matter now, even if others are unwilling or resentful, they would not dare to openly object."

As she spoke, Luoqi smiled.

A very happy smile.

"I have already spoken with Father, informing the Kingdom’s upper echelons of the decision to marry you. Now, everyone is intimidated by the might of the Divine Race and the Demon Clan and cannot utter half a word in opposition."

In other words, the Kingdom also agreed.

Agreed to the marriage between Shane and Luoqi.

"This..."

Shane was suddenly at a loss.

Was he about to step into the grave?

It all seemed much faster than he had imagined, and Shane was not quite able to adjust.

On the other hand, Luoqi’s eyes began to sparkle with excitement.

"Father plans to announce this matter tomorrow, to establish your status as my betrothed, and then promote your noble title as a reward."

"So, tomorrow, we will officially get engaged, and you will be promoted to Earl, becoming a true Upper-level Noble."

"Also, Father said that after the engagement, it won’t be long before we can have the wedding, and by that time, you will be promoted to Marquis."

"Are you prepared for all this?"

Luoqi shared all this joyfully, letting Shane truly realize.

He was about to get married.