Chapter 222: Calling a Halt
The arena resounded with cheers.
Anuo sat in the audience, watching intently as Mingxi fought the mermaid while wielding a halberd.
His attacks were swift and fierce, giving his opponent no chance to catch his breath. His strength was so great that his opponent could not withstand more than a few blows before his weapon was shattered or cut by the sharp blade of the halberd.
“Even if he can win the chariot battle of twelve men, he can't beat my father.”
Anno was engrossed in watching when a pleasant voice rang in her ear.
She turned her head and saw the mermaid prince from before.
“He will win,” Anuo said calmly, continuing to keep his gaze on Mingxi.
"You trust him quite a lot."
Theodore's previous arrogance vanished, and his tone and attitude became much gentler.
Seeing that Anuo ignored him but wasn't angry, he smiled and asked, "Have you already mated with him?"
Anno paused, stunned for two seconds before realizing what Theodore was talking about.
"No," she answered honestly.
She has only been alive for less than seventeen years since hatching, and has not yet reached the adult stage of the Zerg, so she does not meet the conditions for mating.
The Zerg's composition is also somewhat different from that of other races.
Theodore's face clearly showed his delight upon hearing this.
"It's okay if you do, you can always choose a new partner."
Mermaids only commit to one partner for life, but they don't require outsiders to be partners as well. After all, nowadays, in order to expand their population and spread their genes, mermaids will specifically seduce outsiders.
Anno's gaze also swept over him; the Zerg genes actually carried the mindset of "genetic invasion."
The Zerg can mark and transform other races, making them members of the Zerg.
However, the Zerg are now powerful enough that they no longer need to convert other races.
She knew that mermaids liked to seek out outsiders to spread their genes and mate with them. However, she was a Zerg. Even if she wasn't the Queen Zerg, or even just an ordinary Zerg servant, she dared to mate with a Zerg. The Zerg's genes were so domineering that they would devour the mermaid's genes as well.
During the Zerg's "genetic invasion" period, it will lurk in the body of the person it mates with, and spread its genes among that person's race. When the offspring reach a certain number, it will begin to erupt, devouring the original genes and becoming a Zerg kin.
This is the source of the spark in the Northern River system.
Therefore, in any aspect, never provoke the Zerg.
Otherwise, they would not be able to bear the consequences.
Anno raised an eyebrow slightly, her gaze towards Theodore filled with amusement, as she saw the latter making no attempt to conceal his desire to be with her.
Seeing that Anno did not show any shame or anger at his words, Theodore felt that he had a chance of winning. He looked her over and said, “I have seen the Fireseed. Although you are similar to them, I think you are different from them. They do not have such obvious patterns on your body.”
He softened his voice, "But it looks very good."
Anno thought to herself, it seems that mermaids are really isolated from the world. The insect patterns on her body are so obvious. Even if she has never been in contact with the insect race, anyone who has read about them in books or been on the Skynet would know some of the characteristics of the insect race.
She thought that even if she showed her true identity now, he probably wouldn't know her real identity.
Indeed, we still need to read more books.
Theodore looked at the stunningly beautiful girl before him and couldn't help but like her.
She's so lovely! She speaks so gently and is so emotionally stable. Despite her gentle demeanor, the energy she exudes is incredibly inspiring.
He longed to make her his partner as soon as possible. He would build her a new palace, find the most beautiful jewels and dresses for her, and create a crown for her to be the future queen.
Within seconds, Theodore had already gone through a complete life cycle in his mind.
Just as Theodore was about to get any closer to Anno, a halberd flew over with a sharp killing intent, grazing his cheek and landing between him and Anno. The end of the halberd was still trembling, which showed how much force the person who threw it had.
This is Mingxi's weapon.
Anno immediately looked towards the arena. Mingxi had already won a round, his hands were empty, and his gaze toward Theodore was like a sharp knife.
Oh dear, silly fish is angry.
Seeing Theodore's gritted teeth, Anno pulled the halberd from his hand. "Swords have no eyes, Prince, be careful."
Theodore's anger subsided upon hearing Anno's voice. He smiled at Anno and was about to speak to her when he watched as she easily pulled the halberd stuck in the wall.
He was stunned. Could the power of the fire be that great?
Ignoring the stunned look in his eyes, Anuo swam over to Mingxi with the halberd and handed it to him.
"Stop throwing weapons around."
Mingxi took the halberd and looked into the girl's gentle light blue eyes. She felt an urge to pull her into her arms and hold her tightly.
Anno patted his arm and turned back to the arena.
Mingxi gripped her halberd tightly and continued to challenge the next round of battle.
Before long, Mingxi won battle after battle. The twelve mermaid warriors, the most valiant warriors in the kingdom, couldn't even last five minutes against Mingxi.
The cheers in the arena gradually subsided; people's initial enthusiasm had waned until they were completely numb to it.
Because there is no doubt that the kingdom's strongest warriors will all lose to this powerful mermaid whose very scent is unfamiliar.
They were beginning to worry that the king might lose to the mermaid.
While feeling worried, there was also a hint of anticipation, after all, mermaids admire strength, and this king had won the throne from the previous one.
The defeated king abdicated and became a regent.
The person who issues the challenge will be recognized as a warrior of the merfolk even if they lose, but if they retreat without a fight, they will be killed.
Anno unconsciously rubbed his fingers, lost in thought.
After Mingxi defeated the eleventh mermaid warrior, Anno suddenly turned to look at Theodore.
Theodore's attention had been focused on Anno, so when she suddenly looked at him, he immediately straightened up, his fishtail twitching involuntarily, as if to say, "Speak to me now."
Anno watched his fishtail twitching and wished she could wag her tail like a puppy. She beckoned to him with her finger.
Theodore immediately came closer, but Anno raised his hand to block him, creating some distance, and whispered a few words to him.
Theodore's expression shifted from excitement to confusion, and then to a hint of embarrassment.
Are you that worried about him?
Theodore's tone was full of jealousy, "You two haven't mated, you don't belong to him yet."
Anno thought to herself that even if she mates, she will not belong to anyone. She is the future queen of the Zerg, and only men belong to her.
She said, "Just tell me if it's okay or not."
Theodore pouted. "I can promise you I'll talk to Father, but..."
Anno: "But what?"
Theodore wagged his tail and leaned forward, immediately becoming excited: "Will you eat with me?"
He observed that people from mainland China would invite someone they liked to dinner, and if the person accepted, it meant the relationship could progress further.
Anno nodded. "Okay."
She could agree to have just one meal as a condition, and she would also need to stay here with Mingxi for the next couple of days.
When Theodore heard Anno agree, he was so happy he wanted to hug Anno and spin her around twice.
But seeing that she seemed very wary of physical contact, he had no choice but to suppress his impulse, quickly swim to his father's side, and whisper Anno's request in his ear.
Charles's expression turned serious upon hearing this, and he looked at his son, asking, "You agreed?"
Theodore chuckled. "My little cutie has already agreed to have dinner with me."
Charles looked at his worthless appearance and sneered, "Pathetic."
His gaze fell on the girl sitting by the arena, and he sighed inwardly.
Silly son, she agreed to have dinner with you because she felt it didn't matter where she ate, not because of you.
After Mingxi defeated the last mermaid warrior, Charles called off the challenge.
"The arena will reopen in two days."
Upon hearing this, Mingxi frowned. He could bring the Mermaid Kingdom to Anunu today, so why wait two days?
Just as he was about to say something, Anno swam up to him, said a few words, and then took him down.
"Father, can he beat you?" Theodore suddenly asked Charles.
Seeing how easily Mingxi defeated the twelve warriors, he began to have some doubts about whether his father's martial prowess could defeat Mingxi.
"cannot."
Charles answered without hesitation.
Theodore was startled and stared at him wide-eyed. "Father... Father King?"
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