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Chapter 461: The luckiest thing in this lifetime

Chapter 461: The luckiest thing in this lifetime

If the protagonists of this engagement banquet were Shane and Luoqi, then Anxi was undoubtedly the host.

Anxi nodded toward Shane with apparent satisfaction and then scanned the entire gathering.

"First, allow me to welcome everyone on behalf of my daughter Luoqi and the Mitra Kingdom. Thank you all for accepting the Kingdom’s invitation to attend this engagement banquet."

Anxi’s voice awakened those who were captivated by Luoqi’s beauty.

"Today is the engagement day of my daughter, the Second Princess of the Mitra Kingdom, Luosilusti Mitera."

"She is my treasure and the treasure of the Kingdom, exceptionally talented since she was young. Within the Human Race, no one can surpass her. She not only received the recognition of the ancestral Holy Sword but was also fortunate enough to receive the Blessing of the Goddess of Fate, and is deeply loved by the Divine Race."

"I believe that there is no one in this world more outstanding than my daughter, and no one else has such accomplishments."

"For this, I sincerely thank God for giving me such an excellent daughter and for making me proud for a whole seventeen years."

"In the future, I will probably always feel this pride, until the day I die."

"I also believe that everyone in the Kingdom feels the same as I do, proud and boastful for my daughter and wholeheartedly loving and praising her."

"Now, my outstanding daughter has finally found a husband who is her equal."

Saying this, Anxi took Luoqi by one hand and Shane by the other, facing all those present.

"His origins are not noble, but through his own ability, he has become a hero sought after by the Kingdom and the Human Race in just a few months, transforming from a mere Adventurer."

"He has tamed a Legendary Grade Black Dragon, fought against the Old Demon Clan Faction, and on numerous occasions thwarted the schemes of the Fallen Nobles, standing out as the most excellent among the many heroes of the Human Race."

"If there is anyone in the world worthy of the Kingdom’s treasure, I believe it should be him."

"So today, I formally entrust my daughter to him, bestowing the treasure of the Kingdom, the beloved of the Royal Family, to this equally outstanding man."

With those words, Anxi handed Luoqi’s hand over to Shane.

Shane and Luoqi held each other’s hands, almost instinctively gripping each other’s palms tightly.

The two seemed to see no one else but each other, gazing into one another’s eyes.

Anxi smiled suddenly at this, albeit with complicated feelings.

He still remembered how he had resolved that unless Shane became entirely one of the Kingdom’s own, he would not agree to any relationship with his daughter.

Who would have thought, how unpredictable life can be; it was no longer about whether he allowed it or not.

His beloved daughter was inevitably going to be taken away by someone else.

This had Anxi feeling quite melancholic in recent days, yet he had come to accept it.

Thus, Anxi spoke out loud.

"From this day forth, Shane Beizitu will formally enter into a marriage contract with my daughter, Luosilusti Mitera."

"They will become betrothed and stay as such until they enter the sacred Temple to be joined in matrimony."

"Please, everyone, offer your most sincere blessings for this couple."

Hearing this, everyone present looked at Shane and Luoqi, who were holding hands and only seeing each other, and their hearts were full of reluctance.

Especially the young Nobles, seeing Luoqi more beautiful than ever before, wavered in their resolve to let go.

Not just them, even the current powers-that-be hesitated.

Really let go?

Could they really give up such a beautifully accomplished ’Princess,’ the most outstanding Descendant of the Brave? A woman favored by destiny?

What a great stroke of fortune would it be for their family to be allied with her by marriage?

The resolve of the dignitaries from various nations to give up wavered.

Even Harvis smiled wryly amidst the crowd.

"Even I am starting to regret giving up so decisively before. Luosilusti Mitera is truly a formidable person."

No wonder his sister felt such immense pressure facing her as a rival, turning so rigid and neurotic.

Those present mostly shared similar thoughts to Harvis, feeling they had given up too soon.

But to regret it now was already too late.

"Clap—Clap—Clap—Clap—"

A round of applause broke out as the first in the hall.

People turned their heads, then paused in surprise.

The one applauding was none other than Ai Yi.

Yes.

Ai Yi was leading the applause.

"The Kingdom Treasure is truly as described, worthy of my ovation."

Ai Yi glanced at Shane, whose face was full of surprise, and began to clap.

Next to her, Lilith promptly followed suit, her little face earnestly joining in the applause.

Vivian and Tielle exchanged glances, one suddenly breaking into a smile as the other’s expression softened, and they began to clap along.

Both Lu Muya and Merica quickly joined in, one abruptly and the other smiling in release after a brief silence.

Seeing this, the people present began to follow suit one after another.

"Two people so well-suited to each other, God will bless you."

Pope Yule smiled and clapped, prompting all the Divine Practitioners in the Temple to do the same.

The individuals from the Demon Clan did likewise, watching Ai Yi lead the applause and following without hesitation.