Chapter Sixteen: The Dangerous Pact
Paris wasn't as nice as I'd imagined; even the air felt a bit polluted.
But none of that matters. With Heng by your side, even hell can turn into heaven.
Fortunately, the luxury hotel in this international metropolis was far better than standing on the street looking at Paris; its opulence completely exceeded his expectations. After the recent travels, he hadn't even had a proper shower, so he could finally relax for a while.
However, as he sat on the edge of the bed, he couldn't help but glance at Heng's back as he drew the curtains... Just how much money does this guy have...?
"Let's rest for the first day, and go out for a walk tomorrow..." Heng drew the curtains and walked to his side, looking very happy.
"I didn't mean..."
Wasn't it said that something would happen here... that's why they came... to protect the people and the city here?
"Rome wasn't built in a day, don't rush it," Heng interrupted him.
Kneeling on the bed, with his hands on Huan's shoulders from behind, Heng felt a surge of joy.
Finally, I can be with him in such a peaceful way... As for the future... let's just treat this as a vacation for now.
"Let's take a bath together!" Heng picked him up without saying another word.
"No, please..."
"So, you still want to shower after you're done... That's not bad either, a good suggestion full of wildness..." Heng teasingly stroked his back...
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The Ghost Princess stood outside the door, intending to ring the doorbell, but stopped because of the sounds from inside… It's never good to interrupt someone's good time…
Moreover, this is not something that can be said in front of the king.
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In a secret room at Noah's headquarters—
"..."
"Your subordinate is willing to be at Lord Moyin's beck and call at any time—" Fei Lu knelt there in fear and trepidation, his hands on the ground, not daring to even look up at her.
Not even a four-star noble, he was just a small captain with no other strengths besides brute force. Suddenly being summoned by this person who was second only to the emperor, he was not only flattered but also deeply uneasy.
Rumors about the twins had circulated among their subordinates, and perhaps this summons wasn't a good thing for him either.
“Lift your head up and let me see your face—” Mo Yin said slowly.
With his burly, muscular build and a face covered in scars that made him look ferocious... a servant is indeed a servant.
But... that's exactly what she needs!
"Hmph, I'll give you a very simple task. After you complete it, I'll promote you to the rank of nobleman..." Her facial features suddenly softened.
If... you were still alive then...
...
"ring--"
"ah?"
While Heng went to the restroom during his meal, Gui Ji finally found an opportunity to start talking.
"What are your plans for tomorrow?" she asked casually, unsure how to broach the subject.
He said if he rests well today, he'll go out for a stroll tomorrow.
Huan's face was filled with happiness when she mentioned "him".
"Could we change the plans... because someone wants to see you..." She didn't have much time for small talk and had to finish before the king came out.
Although she kept it from him... if she could resolve the matter properly, she would remove the biggest obstacle in front of these two people... and then the king would definitely not blame her anymore.
"See me? Who?"
Huan found it strange and stopped using his knife and fork. He could tell that Gui Ji was deliberately avoiding Heng and looking for an opportunity to talk to him... but why would someone as loyal as her do this?
"Yes, it is—Heng's wife, Lady Moyin."
Huan was stunned. Wife... This title made his heart clench inexplicably.
Oh right, Loku mentioned it to him back then... but he forgot about it because of many things that happened afterward.
That's something I shouldn't forget—I... stole her husband!
"Lady Moyin regrets being ostracized by the King for sending people to obstruct you. She hopes to stand by the King's side as a friend in the future, but the King seems unwilling to forgive her... She hopes to rely on your strength... but she also feels guilty about her past actions towards you, which is why she wants to meet you first. Are you willing to go?"
Let him choose for himself, she thought of Mo Yin's words.
After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Should we keep it from Heng?"
"Well, keep it from him for now, otherwise he won't agree. But I'll be honest with him after we meet... After all, his feelings for Lord Moyin are complicated. He hates him, feels guilty, distrusts him, and doesn't want to confront the issue. It's difficult for him to keep avoiding it. I think if you can reach a consensus with Lord Moyin first, it will be a huge relief for both of you in the future, and for him in his heart."
What should she say when they meet? Huan is actually a little afraid to see that woman. If there's anything she owes, perhaps she owes her more...
However, this can alleviate the biggest burden in Heng's heart...
Just as Huan was hesitating, Heng returned.
"What's wrong? You don't look well." Heng noticed something was wrong before they even sat down.
Huan is that kind of simple person; everything is written all over her face.
"Heng, you seem to have never told me anything about your wife." Huan's thoughtful face carried a hint of sadness.
Heng's expression froze.
"I need to go to the restroom." Ghost Princess's heart skipped a beat.
"Stop right there!" Heng said in a low voice, and her steps, which had already left her seat, immediately froze.
"Did the Ghost Princess say anything to you?" Heng adjusted his expression, smiling as he helped Huan pick up some food. His voice sounded gentle, but to the Ghost Princess, his words were full of dangerous implications.
They're not going to skin her alive here, are they?
"No, it was when Loku was telling me about the past that time that he mentioned it casually."
The Ghost Princess gave him a grateful look.
"That was a long time ago, you don't need to worry about it. From now on, I will only be by your side, just you." Heng said, glossing over the matter.
Is he still unwilling to say more? That's something he should know.
Perhaps Oni-hime is right...
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In the secluded suburbs, standing in front of this unfamiliar villa, Huan stopped.
Using the excuse of going out with Gui Ji to buy daily necessities, she secretly left Heng's side, which made him somewhat uneasy.
He ultimately decided to keep his appointment. Gui Ji was right; constantly running away was very difficult, as evidenced by Heng's reluctance to discuss it with him. However, he wanted to untangle the knot in Heng's heart!
Inside the villa, Heng's ex-wife was waiting for him.
As for apologizing, I should be the one apologizing to her.
"Let's go." Ghost Princess smiled and took his hand, her eyes full of encouragement.
The door closed gently, and the moment it was pushed open by the Oni Princess, Tamaki was stunned by the woman standing by the window.
Tall and slender, with delicate features sculpted by a master craftsman on her slightly pale face, she exudes an air of nobility and elegance... To describe such a woman as a celestial being would be too vulgar; she is simply—perfect!
And this flawless woman... is Heng's wife!
Thinking about this, I suddenly realized that something was fermenting inside me, a sour and painful feeling.
But Heng abandoned this woman for him, and made a vow to protect her forever...
His love belongs to himself...
Guilt tinged with a hint of sweetness...and my feelings became complicated.
"Huan, you've come." Mo Yin's voice was gentler than he had imagined, without even a trace of resentment.
She had every reason to resent him; she was the one most entitled to resent him. But now, faced with his attitude, Huan felt helpless.
"Hello……"
"How about we go upstairs to the study, make some coffee, and have a leisurely chat?"
Mo Yin, seemingly asking for his opinion, had already walked up to him with a smile and even took his arm without saying a word. Her enthusiasm made it seem as if Heng had never existed.
"Go ahead, I'll wait for you here." The Ghost Princess was quite sensible.
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The study was meticulously furnished, with light purple gauze curtains and violets hanging in front of the window... making it seem more like the boudoir of this perfect woman.
"Try it, my coffee-grinding skills are pretty good, you rarely taste anything like it." Mo Yin elegantly handed him the coffee cup, not rushing to get to the point.
Huan took a small sip, and the aroma filled his mouth, but this did nothing to calm his anxious heart.
"Heng and I..." He hesitated, unsure how to begin.
“I know,” Mo Yin interrupted him. “He loves you, and you are irreplaceable in his heart.”
Huan felt a little dizzy, so she sat down on the sofa and adjusted her posture.
"I feel so sorry for you."
"It's nothing. Feelings are something you can't control, can you?"
Mo Yin's tone sounded nonchalant, but his eyes had become moist without him noticing.
It seems she can't continue this ghostly topic!
"..." Huan's dizziness worsened. Could it be that she caught a cold from the wind when she went out?
My vision is getting blurry... No... I can't lose control and collapse here...
...He hasn't formally apologized yet...
My consciousness gradually faded...
In his hazy vision, he vaguely saw Mo Yin sobbing...
"But... I can't forgive you!"
...These were the last words he heard from Mo Yin that he was aware of.
The coffee cup fell to the ground and shattered. Coffee splashed up, staining his trouser leg.
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Gui Ji sat in the living room downstairs. For some reason, she felt increasingly uneasy, and even the water glass in her hand trembled involuntarily.
To be honest, she didn't trust Lord Moyin at all. The reason she did this was because she was betting that Lord Moyin wouldn't dare to offend the king!
If she hurts the most important person to the king, she will never be forgiven and will be hated by the man she loves... She believes that woman will never do such a foolish thing again!
...But...why...do I feel so uneasy?
Is it just overthinking?
What are you so nervous about?
"Nothing. Who are you?" Ghost Princess sized up the uninvited guest.
The girl looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, though that wouldn't apply if she also lived in that alternate dimension. The question is... is this Lord Moyin's new assistant? To take his place?
I think so, and her abilities should be no less than mine, considering how she was able to approach me so quietly.
But... why doesn't she remember Noah being such a person?
"Let me make it clear first, I am not Mo Yin's subordinate. Can't you guess what I'm thinking just by looking at me?" The little girl saw right through her thoughts, playing with the doll in her hand and looking at her coldly. "Noah's highest-ranking one-star noble, former head of the intelligence agency, former leader of the assassination team... Hmph, with this level of skill and audacity, it's truly disappointing."
The demon princess jolted and instinctively stood up.
This little girl gave her a terrible feeling... Could something really be going to happen?!
Calm down... calm down... calm down and analyze it carefully—
She knew so much about herself, clearly from that world. But he addressed Lord Moyin by his given name… In Noah, no one but the King would dare to be so disrespectful… Therefore, she was not one of Noah's…
Wait, in that world, besides the Noahs, there are only the Norbisola! Could it be...?
The Norbisola people... such a powerful aura... a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl holding a rag doll—
Elsa the fortune teller!
This person is Elsa, the fortune teller of Nobisora! The Ghost Princess was terrified. Although she had never met her, she had once been in charge of the intelligence agency and had heard a little about this woman who held a position in the Nobisora family similar to that of Lord Moyin... including her terrifying nature... including those things!
But—why is she here…with Lord Mogin…these two sworn enemies who are forever at odds with each other…why are they both at the place where Lord Mogin is supposed to meet Huan!
Oh no!
Suddenly, a terrible thought struck her! She had to save Huan!
Unfortunately, it's too late.
She felt a cold wind blow from behind, and before she could react, a long, slender, fair hand was already tightly gripping her neck... It was Mo Yin!
"Lord Moyin...are you really going to betray the King?"
The Demon Princess's voice trembled slightly. This was her last trump card. If she lost, she would make a mistake that even her life could not make up for.
"Hmph, between my husband and me... who betrayed whom? You outsiders have no right to comment!"
Mo Yin's previous elegance vanished, replaced by a look of ruthlessness. Her fingers were already piercing her neck an inch deep, blood dripping down her neck and staining her beautiful fingers red.
"What do you plan to do with the ring?" Ghost Princess asked, enduring the pain.
Asking that question was completely unnecessary. Just looking at the current situation, it was clear that once Huan was captured, her chances of survival were slim. The Ghost Princess understood this perfectly well; she was merely stalling for time, distracting them, and creating opportunities for herself to think and break free…
Ring must have been subdued already. With just Lord Moyin alone, my chances of defeating her and taking Ring back are slim, not to mention Elsa, whose strength may not be inferior to Lord Moyin's...
These two women have gone mad!
She only had...the only way...
"He... I'll make him wish he were dead!" Mo Yin gritted his teeth.
Now!
Taking advantage of Mo Yin's relaxed vigilance due to his emotional state, Gui Ji leaped up, broke through the large glass window on one side, and escaped.
Of course, this came at a price. Half of her body was soaked in blood, and a large chunk of flesh from her neck, along with its veins and blood vessels, remained in Mo Yin's hand. The tear in her aorta caused her blood to gush out like a fountain...
Just hold on a little longer! Just make it to the king! Only the king can save him! It's the only way!
Ghost Princess felt her body growing heavier and heavier, but she risked everything, not daring to slow down in the slightest! She had to tell the king what had happened here before she died... She couldn't die now!
What have I done! So self-righteously acting out of concern for the king's happiness, yet so gullible, I pushed the most important person in the king's life into a dangerous abyss…
Are you regretting it?
Before she could finish speaking, a human figure flashed before her eyes, and the Ghost Princess was pushed heavily to the ground.
Elsa said with a mocking smile, "I haven't exercised in a long time, but I didn't expect it to be so easy to catch up with you."
The Demon Princess coughed up a mouthful of blood and realized that she could no longer move.
"Why even you... Isn't he the person you love the most..." Oni-hime looked weakly at Elsa.
Elsa stepped forward, reached out and pinched her chin, forcibly lifting her head.
"I heard from Mo Yin that you recently killed a close confidante you used to treat like a younger sister. Didn't you tell Mo Yin... that this is called the price of betrayal? I thought you understood."
The Demon Princess suddenly burst into laughter… It turned out that she had already given her own eulogy when she killed Layla… She and Layla were the same…
However, I'm sorry to those two kings.
Betrayal… she still felt that such a vulgar word shouldn’t be used to describe the two of them…
They... can definitely weather this crisis safely...
Because...they love each other!
"Fool!" Elsa hated her blatant laughter and swung her hand down at her head.
As the Demon Princess slowly fell to the ground, in the final moment before her skull shattered, she remembered Qina's small grave, strewn with flower petals.
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