Chapter 137: Beauty!
If you were to ask who the most beautiful woman in the world today is, most people would probably choose Chunara, the undisputed top beauty on the Empire’s Beauty List. She is an indisputably beautiful creation, and anyone who lays eyes on her, as long as their orientation is appropriate, would be captivated, with even admirers among the sealed emperor-level or demi-god-level beings.
However, nowadays, among all those present, the scene they witnessed has caused doubts in their hearts about the top position on the Empire’s beauty ranking.
Among the thousands present, there were indeed many who had seen true celestial female angels. However, in front of the figure on the second floor, they all seemed to pale in comparison. Even though the angels’ wings added a touch of holiness and ethereal beauty, they still couldn’t compare to the girl before their eyes.
The room fell silent, or rather, aside from the heavy breathing and the sound of a glass hitting the ground, it was silent as the grave.
“This, this person is…” Although many had instantly guessed who the newcomer was, out of courtesy, someone calmly asked.
Nicholas smiled slightly, unable to help but suppress a laugh at the stunned expressions of those around. Yet, his good control allowed him to maintain proper decorum.
“Hello, Viscount Faradon. This is the granddaughter of our Duke Falexis. She won the championship in the Magic Girl Contest held earlier.”
“Oh~” Everyone in the audience suddenly realized it, and even those who already had an inkling went along with the general flow.
Meanwhile, Claude had already become dumbfounded, eyes wide open, mouth slightly agape. In a little while, it seemed that even drool might start dripping. Unable to bear watching any longer, Diaz lightly nudged him with his shoulder. Claude snapped out of his daze, glanced at Diaz, then looked at the already descended Yuehai. He couldn’t help but blush.
“Lost composure, lost composure,” Claude apologized to Diaz with a shake of his head, while the refined gentleman whispered with interest.
“I heard that Lord Claude has an fiancée, no? How could he be tempted by his own past love?”
“Well…” Claude blushed, his expression stiffening, looking somewhat as if he had just eaten a fly, which amused Diaz slightly. He continued in a rather humorous tone.
“However, as the Empire’s foremost talent in the North, Claude, achieving the status of a sealed Emperor or even demi-god in the future is not out of reach. Having one or two mistresses is not excessive.”
“Diaz, you…” Claude didn’t know how to explain, but Diaz smiled knowingly, thinking to himself that letting Claude feel embarrassed was a way to vent some frustration. He then spoke up.
“Alright, Lord Claude, I don’t know about this matter, and you don’t need to explain. Time will reveal everything in the end. Taking your kind words, I’ll just enjoy this banquet for now, especially since there are people I know here.”
“Sure.” Claude’s mind flashed back to the conversation between Grandpa Laogeri and Grandpa Falexis. He then said thoughtfully.
“I hope you can enjoy it.”
As Yuehai walked out of the door on the second floor, there were people dropping glasses, drooling, contorting their facial features, and almost falling over. It was like a scene from a circus. Yuehai inwardly felt a headache. She shouldn’t have listened to the Duke’s advice to attend such social gatherings. Most of these people were probably wolves in sheep’s clothing. Yuehai’s delicate disposition couldn’t withstand so many scrutinizing gazes.
But as someone who has struggled and fought through the vast forests of Sang Zang, Yuehai knows that at this moment, she must stand tall, or else many people will perceive her as weak and easy to bully, and thus a feast for the eyes.
Today, Yuehai has her long hair coiled up, with light makeup appearing extremely natural. A sky-blue dress exposes her pure white shoulders, while a stunning emerald hangs around her neck, seamlessly complementing the dress and appearing as if it were naturally formed. Long gloves of corresponding color highlight Yuehai’s delicate hands, adorned with an upscale storage ring that seems to have accumulated stains over time, accentuating the beauty of her fingers. The faintly visible white calves below sway the hearts of onlookers, yet the women’s flat shoes she wears beneath them leave some feeling perplexed. Although they don’t detract from her overall beauty, there’s a sense of something lacking.
Because Yuehai threw away her high heels, which were something she absolutely couldn’t wear. Rather than calling them shoes, they were more like a punishment. If it weren’t for Yuehai’s confidence in her agility, just taking three steps would bring her into close contact with the ground.
After Nicholas’s introduction, Yuehai chose to quietly sit in a small corner, holding a glass of wine without speaking. Meanwhile, Leia and Noah accompanied her, one sitting beside her and the other standing behind her. Seeing this, Claude couldn’t help but think of going over to greet them. However, the next moment made him stop in his tracks.
“Duke Falexis has arrived!”
The steward’s resounding voice captured everyone’s attention, and as the doors on the second floor slowly opened, amidst the respectful reception formed by a dozen or so strong individuals arranged in two vertical rows, Duke Falexis and Xuelian walked out slowly, with Claude and Ufas following closely behind them.
“People with sharp eyes in the crowd immediately recognized the identity of this blonde girl beside Duke Falexis and couldn’t help but shout first.”
“Congratulations to Duke Falexis, and welcome Princess Xuelian!”
【Chapter [End]】
【Behind the Scenes】
When Yuehai walked out of the door of the second floor, there were people dropping their glasses, drooling, twisting their faces, almost falling over, and so on. Yuehai couldn’t help but feel a headache. However, at this moment, suddenly a man swung the tall glass in his hand and rushed towards Yuehai like a mad dog.
“Yue! Lord Yuehai! I love you! I’m your loyal fan!!!”
“Someone quickly catch this mad dog!” Leia’s reaction was extremely quick, awakening the stunned guards with her words. The power of a celestial-level burst out from the guards instantly, and with just a grab in the air, the man was caught.
“But the next moment, another noble-dressed youth swung his wine glass, his face red with excitement, and rushed towards Yuehai.”
“Lord Yuehai! I’m the leader of the fan club! I’m your most, most, most loyal fan!!!”
“The guards reacted swiftly this time and immediately subdued the person. However, then another chubby person with a fat head and big ears swung his wine glass and charged straight at Yuehai like a wild boar.”
“Yuehai-chan~ I’m your fan, I~” Before she could finish, she was already caught. However, another beautiful girl, as if gone mad, used exceptional agility and headed straight for Yuehai.
“Yue, Lord Yuehai, we are the true love!! Please accept my love!!” Unfortunately, the guards were celestial-level experts, and ordinary warriors couldn’t get close. In the next moment, they were swept away.
“Cough cough, Yue, Lord Yuehai, please, cough cough, accept this old man’s love!” The old man was pushed away.
“Yuehai sister, I really love you, I want to play naughty things with you.” The girl was pushed away.
“Oh~~ Lord Yuehai, look at my magnificent figure, these robust muscles, this majestic club!” The pervert was pushed away.
“Yue, Lord Yuehai can only belong to me, none of you can snatch him!!!” The yandere was pushed away.
“Woof woof woof woof!” The dog that seemed human was pushed away.
Yuehai’s eyes rolled into dead fish eyes as he covered his face and shook his head.
“Beauty, it’s also a sin.”
