Chapter 95 Five people propose marriage at the same time, and preparations for the proposal begin simultaneously.
Villa No. 11, Gracia.
Lulu flew in through the window, dragging her second-year report card. "Ancia, your report card has been handed out."
Ancia paid with a gold coin, "Thank you, you've worked hard."
She unfolded the long parchment and hummed a song as she read the settlement notes.
Depth of Magic Theory: Excellent
Practical training: Excellent
Advanced study in formations: Excellent
Royal Ruins Exploration: Excellent
Demon Wars: Excellent
Academic Year Ranking: 1
Congratulations to the player for completing the main quest [Second Year].
Congratulations to the player for completing the main quest [Studying in Gracia].
As the upgraded warm current swept by, Ancia's level had risen to 85.
The main quest has been completed; now all that's missing is the happy ending for the five male leads.
Ancia was in a great mood, her lips curving upwards. She changed into a comfortable and light outfit and, before leaving, cheerfully instructed, "Lulu, don't prepare any food for me today. I'm going to have a great day in the Eternal City!"
Lulu flew over, holding up her miniature staff, "A magic spell for good luck~ Ancia is in a great mood today, wishing you a lucky day!"
Ancia planned to go to Jenny's Bakery on the main street first; she had smelled the warm aroma of bread when she passed by yesterday.
After standing in line for a long time, it was finally her turn.
Ancia planned to buy bread first, then go to John's house to order a beef stew. She wouldn't buy too much bread. "Boss, give me three servings of each of the new flavors."
As soon as she spoke, the busy shopkeeper behind the counter looked up in shock. When he realized it was really her, his face lit up with joy. "My goodness! It's the hero of the Imperial Order of the Sun! Lady Ancia! You want a new flavor? It's free, it's free! From now on, you won't have to pay for any bread you buy from me!"
When the customers behind heard Ancia's name, they all craned their necks to look, "Is that her?"
"It really seems so!"
"Lady Ancia! My child says he wants to be a pastor too!"
"Hero! I just bought some bread, would you like to try some?"
...
The orderly queue suddenly descended into chaos, surrounding Ancia completely. Ancia was at a loss, and before she was completely overwhelmed by the crowd, her body instinctively activated a short-range teleportation array, teleporting her to the other side of the street.
Before she could even catch her breath, a loud shout came from behind her, "Lady Ancia is over here!"
Ancia's expression changed, and she took off running. But no matter which direction she ran, as long as someone who knew her called out "Lady Ancia!", she would be caught up by the enthusiastic residents.
She quickly slipped into a quiet street, wiping the fine sweat from her forehead with lingering fear.
"Hmm, this place looks familiar...where have I seen it before?"
Ancia murmured to herself, and only when she sensed the unusually active wood element ahead did she realize, "This is the tea room of the Elven people of the same race in Ellan."
Human enthusiasm was simply too much to handle, so I went to the Elf Tea House to escape the heat.
The door to the Elf Tea Room was closed, but Ancia pushed it tentatively and opened it easily.
The tea room's owner, Cicero, was not there. Ancia took a deep, comfortable breath in the place where the wood element was abundant, her nose filled with the fresh scent of the forest. She walked lightly inside, still remembering the location of the lounge.
“Your Majesty, shouldn’t we ask for the other person’s opinion before getting married?” Cicero waved his staff, and the scattered vines gathered together to form a heart shape.
"Of course, we need to discuss the wedding together. I'm just proposing now. We'll have one in the Misty Moon Forest, one in the Eternal City, and if she likes it, we can have another one every year in a different place." Magic surged in Ellan's hands, causing flowers of various colors to bloom.
Ancia stopped abruptly, her hand, which she had been about to use to greet someone, recoiled in alarm.
What kind of wedding? What kind of proposal? Is the final scene after completing the game a wedding?
If the wedding is the real happy ending...
If she agrees, wouldn't she be doomed?
On her very first day in the game, the system told her that once she triggered a male protagonist's happy ending, she would automatically trigger the bad endings of the other four characters!
Ancia held her breath; the pounding of her heart was even more pronounced in the quiet environment. She tiptoed backward, and once she was in a safe distance, she suddenly turned and ran away.
Ailan seemed to sense something, turned his head but saw nothing. He narrowed his eyes, communicated with the trees in the forest, and after a moment spoke coldly, "Heh, trying to run away?"
Ancia left the Elf Tea House, her mind in turmoil. Instinctively, she wandered around the people on the street and unknowingly arrived at the Dark Night Guild's stronghold.
It's always safest to be on your own turf... Yeah, right!
Through the gap in the curtains, Ancia glimpsed the romantic decorations arranged in gold and green. Merriel, whose dagger had only ever reaped lives, was carefully gesturing on the silk, seemingly studying how to cut it.
Did Merri make plans with Erlan?
"President? Why don't you go in?" Franka was carrying two large boxes of items, with a corner of pink gauze hanging out from the gap in the unclosed boxes.
“Shh, shh…” Ancia quickly gestured for her to be quiet. “I’m not going in. Don’t tell Merriel I was here.”
Franka nodded blankly, and only went inside after Ancia left.
With his back to Franka, Merri continued working, "Ancia won't come in?"
Franka: "…………"
President, please understand, I really didn't say anything!
A faint smile appeared on Murtrie's stern face. "I understand."
Franka: "…………"
She silently put down the decorations she had purchased, stubbornly remaining silent.
Ancia felt as if the sword of Damocles above her head had multiplied from one to two, and a chill ran down her spine.
She returned to Gracia as quickly as possible; what should have been a lucky day was a day fraught with crisis.
From a distance, Ancia could see Skalk's back as he sat by Moon Lake.
She cautiously observed her surroundings. There were no ribbons or flowers to decorate them; it was good that she was safe.
Ancia walked over with peace of mind, and her eyes met those of Skalk, who turned his head excitedly.
Skulker's ears twitched. "Ancia, you're here! But wait a minute, my gift isn't ready yet."
He was carving a string of bone ornaments, inlaid with wolf teeth, very similar to the one Meredith had given her before.
Ancia then remembered what Meredith had told her, "Skark, the orc chieftain asked me to give this to you after the war."
She took out the bone ornament from her system inventory and casually opened the item details.
[Item Description: Made by Meredith's partner according to orcish custom as a proposal gift, now his only remaining possession.]
The bone ornament in Ancia's hand suddenly felt hot, and she gasped.
Skulk took the bone ornament. "Ah... it's a keepsake from my father. Thank you. But mine isn't finished yet..."
Anxiya quickly waved her hand, "It's okay, it's okay, you can start doing it first, take your time, there's no rush."
All she wants now is to find a safe place to rest and calm her panicked feelings.
Something's not right... Today isn't the harvest festival, nor is it any special day. The only special thing about it is that it's the last day of the school year.
Why did they both start preparing to propose at the same time, as if they had planned it?
Ancia took a step back, her knuckles nervously wiping the tip of her nose. "Skark, I have some things to do, I'll be going now."
Now that things have come to this, only the absolutely legitimate Holy See is the safest place. She should go to Heligaluo to discuss the reconstruction of Red Maple City and use work to dilute this strange romantic encounter.
The clergy of the Holy See of the Eternal City were already familiar with this special pastor who frequently visited. As soon as Ancia entered the Holy See, someone pointed out the location of Heligalo.
The nun stopped at the entrance to the garden. "Lady Ancia, I cannot enter the Garden of the Holy Hymn. The Holy Son is inside."
Ansia nodded gently, "I understand, I'll go find him myself."
The light in the garden was soft, and the sun's rays shone on Heligaluo as he prayed, casting a gentle glow on his golden hair.
Ancia took a few steps inside, and as the angle changed, the ring in Heligaluo's hand, which resembled a morning star, reflected a dazzling light.
His devout expression wasn't one of prayer, but rather one of focused blessing the engagement ring.
Ancia: "…………"
A white dove fluttered its wings and landed on Ancia's shoulder. Heligaluo turned his head, a look of surprise flashing in his azure eyes, and subconsciously clasped his hands together to conceal the ring.
Ancia swallowed nervously. "Heli, I just remembered that Verion talked to me about the collaboration today..."
Before she could finish speaking, she turned and left, her steps so fast it was as if she were about to be late.
Four out of the five male leads have plans to propose, so how could Verion be an exception?
But Ancia still clung to a last glimmer of hope and insisted on confirming it herself before she would give up.
Ancia reluctantly arrived at the palace, but Eve stopped her on the way to Verion's study.
Eve's eyes darted around before she stepped in front of Ancia. "Um, Ancia, shall we take another route today? This road is under construction and not convenient to use."
It's over.
Ancia sighed, "Is it this road that's under repair, or is it the most dreamy starry sky terrace in the entire palace at the end of this road that's under repair?"
Eve's eyes widened. "How did you know... No, my brother told me not to say it... Ahhh!" Her face was full of "What should I do?", her expression conflicted and distressed.
Ancia was also about to lose her temper, but then sighed, "Fine, Eve, come with me to the Nightingale Salon for some drinks."
Eve nodded quickly, trying to convince herself that as long as Ancia didn't see the Starry Sky Terrace, she would have fulfilled her brother's request, right?
Inside the Nightingale Salon.
Ancia was in a bad mood, drinking one glass after another, the sweet wine turning bitter as it went down her throat.
Eve had been drinking with her at first, but now her cheeks were flushed and she was dazed. She slumped over the table, asking incoherently, "Ancia... why... why are you... unhappy..."
Why are you unhappy?
She should be happy to be proposed to by the five most outstanding romanceable male protagonists in the game, shouldn't she?
Ancia gave a wry smile, shook her head, and silently poured herself another full glass.
Knock knock.
A cryptic voice came from outside the door, "Open the door, Inspector."
Aurora, slightly tipsy, impatiently put down her glass and grumbled as she went to open the door, "Are there really people in the Eternal City who dare to investigate my salon? Do they know who's behind me...?"
The moment Aurora saw who it was, she sobered up instantly and stammered, "Your Majesty..."
She gritted her teeth and blocked the crack in the door. "Ancia isn't here."
Upon hearing "Your Majesty," Eve chuckled foolishly and exclaimed loudly, "Brother's here to see Ancia? We're right here!"
Aurora: "..."
Verion chuckled, his grey eyes sweeping over Aurora's flushed face. "Now, may I step aside, Duke?"
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