Chapter 86 Royal City Banquet "You... still like men, don't you?"...
"The banquet shall now begin!"
"Distinguished guests, you have traveled a long way and must be tired. His Majesty the King has specially prepared fine wines and spirits to welcome you to the Kingdom of Ska. Please enjoy yourselves tonight. The selection competition will officially begin tomorrow."
"The princes can get to know the princess better tonight. His Majesty the King said that you young people will have more fun together, so he won't be coming tonight. We'll meet again tomorrow."
Players: "..."
This is a wise and discerning king.
After Shi Yu finished dancing with the God of War, a notification popped up on his game panel indicating that the scene's side quest was complete. At the same time, a pale gold card appeared with a list of words:
Princess's Affection for Princes Statistics Card:
Soyer:12
Lucius: -1
Ron: 0
Moses: 0
Lia: 0
...
There are a total of twenty princes, and apart from Sue's 12 and Lucis's -1, the others are currently at 0.
[Affection Level Explanation: A princess's curiosity about the prince, chatting with him, interacting with him, and even physical contact can all potentially increase her affection level. The princess's affection level towards the prince largely determines her choice of husband.]
Shi Yu felt that this was very similar to the dating mobile game that his cousin Xiao Yuan played, where the female protagonist could win over multiple male protagonists at once, except that in this game, it was the other way around, with these twenty princes winning over the princess.
"Your Highness, may I invite you to dance?"
Shi Yu looked at Lu Xisi's outstretched hand and really wanted to refuse, but the palace steward said that the princes could get to know the princess better tonight, which meant that the princess could not refuse the princes' request to get to know her better tonight.
However, he really didn't want to dance the female step again, and he had already revealed to the God of War that he couldn't dance the female step. The God of War, with his taciturn nature, probably wouldn't tell anyone, but Lucis might.
"My pleasure."
The princess nodded slightly. Her dark eyes, hidden beneath a sapphire forehead ornament, were clear and bright. Her voice was sweet and captivating, and no one would doubt the truthfulness of her words.
"However, my new shoes are rubbing a bit today."
The princess lifted her skirt and curtsied, her eyes lowered, her curled eyelashes casting a shadow beneath her eyes. "I hope Your Highness Lucius will be lenient with me."
Lucis's gaze remained fixed on the princess. Upon hearing this, his expression faltered slightly. He then withdrew his hand and instead extended his arm towards the princess.
If Shi Yu were a girl, he would immediately understand that Lu Xisi meant for him to take his arm, but Shi Yu is not a girl, so he did not react at all. It was Lu Xisi who held his wrist through a layer of clothing and put his hand into the crook of his arm.
He appeared polite, gentle, and considerate, with a faint smile on his lips. He said to the princess, "As a gentleman, I would not force a lady to dance if her feet are uncomfortable. I will take the princess over there to rest."
Prince Lucis, the most popular among girls, and the beautiful and charming princess, are the center of attention wherever they go.
The two of them walking together looked like a perfect match, attracting the attention of almost all the NPCs and players, some with jealousy, some with envy, and some with pure admiration.
Shi Yu was forced to hold a man's hand, and every pore on her body felt uncomfortable. She accidentally tripped over her skirt, and Lu Xisi steadied her, whispering, "So clumsy, just like when you were a kid."
Shi Yu: "..."
This person's voice might sound nice to girls, but Shi Yu got goosebumps. However, to fit his persona, he lowered his head and remained silent, as if he had tacitly agreed to this statement.
Lucis smiled and led the princess to the rest area. He was very satisfied with this little incident. Just as he opened the backstage area with his mind, his smile froze.
Princess Curiosity Level -1
Princess Curiosity Level -1
Princess Curiosity Level -1
...
Princess's favorability: -2
Lucius: "..."
He closed his eyes, used his mind to find one of the thousands of small windows floating in his mind, clicked on it, and opened it again. When he opened his eyes again, he still had a smile on his lips, but his eyes had become a little darker.
The two sat down on the circular sofa in the rest area, and Shi Yu's game panel gave him another task—
[Side quest unlocked.]
[Side Quest: Please speak with Prince Lucius. The conversation should cover at least three topics and be at least 500 words long.]
[Completion Deadline: Before the end of the dinner.]
Shi Yu: "???"
Are side quests in high-level dungeons done this frequently?
It didn't say whether it was optional or mandatory to complete, but this was a high-level dungeon with an extremely high mortality rate. Although he had the resurrection skill, he hadn't found the Sinking Nest yet, so he didn't dare to gamble.
Shi Yu found it a bit strange. The first two side quests weren't this difficult, but the current side quest was limited to one person. Could it be because he agreed to come and rest with Lucis?
If he chooses to be alone with another person, then is the side quest related to that other person?
This side quest also requires him to take initiative.
The task had to be completed before the banquet ended. Shi Yu didn't know what time the banquet would end, and he was also worried that Lu Xis might be called away by other girls in the middle of the banquet, so he had to hurry.
"It's been many years, Your Highness. How have you been these past years?"
There's never a shortage of topics to discuss when talking about someone's past experiences. So, for a while afterward, Shi Yu took the initiative to inquire about Lu Xisi's experiences abroad over the years, occasionally showing concern, offering praise, or repeating what Lu Xisi had said to reach the word count.
This leads to a new topic: the history of the city of Scar and the military achievements of his father, the King of Scar.
While Lucius somehow steered the conversation from history to the princess's criteria for choosing a husband, Shi Yu received a notification that the side quest was completed.
Suddenly, the princess, who had been speaking eloquently just moments before, became cold and said, "Let's see how fate unfolds."
Shi Yu realized he had changed his expression too quickly, and it wouldn't be good if the character was judged as out of character. So he quickly tried to salvage the situation by giving Lucius a bright smile: "I've rested enough and need to go and entertain the other guests. Your Highness Lucius, please make yourself at home."
He wasted too much time on the NPC, Lucis.
For the rest of the time, Shi Yu moved around the banquet hall, greeting the guests and chatting with the princes. Unfortunately, none of the princes gave him the feeling of Chen Su, Qin Ke, or Mo Rugui, and none of them felt familiar to him. It was as if these princes were all NPCs.
Shi Yu leaned against a pillar and pondered for a while.
Given that he was transformed into a woman, and considering the game's perceived malice towards players, could his teammates also be transformed into women?
Shi Yu's eyes lit up. Holding a wine glass in one hand and lifting the hem of his skirt with the other, he walked towards a stunningly beautiful woman wearing a red dress, red lipstick, and big wavy hair.
His skirt was too long, so he stumbled as he walked, and the beauty helped him into her arms.
"My little princess, slow down, be careful not to fall." The beauty was over forty, but she still had charm and beauty. Her voice was gentle with a hint of languor. She looked at the princess and smiled gently. She was relaxed and made people feel very comfortable.
The princess looked up at the beautiful older sister who was a head taller than her, and a pure smile bloomed on her face: "Mrs. Rhine, you are getting more and more beautiful!"
Madame Rhine laughed heartily, tapping the tip of the princess's pert nose beneath her veil with her finger, and said reproachfully, "At such a young age, you've already learned how to flatter?"
The princess opened her round, dark eyes and said, "I'm not a child anymore, I'm an adult!"
"Alright, alright, our little princess has come of age and will be getting married soon. Before she gets married, let's go play together."
Madame Rhine was very popular among women, so she introduced him to other older women and many younger women.
The princess was innocent and beautiful, and with Lady Rhine by her side, she quickly became friends with the girls at the banquet.
So for the latter half of the banquet, Shi Yu spent all his time with the young ladies, leaving the princes to the side.
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The inner palace.
"...Your Majesty, that's the situation. The specifics will depend on the circumstances, but overall, it's not too bad, considering this is only the first day..."
The chief steward described to the king everything he had seen and heard at the banquet, observing the king's expression as he spoke, becoming increasingly less confident.
After he finished speaking, the king remained silent for a long while before saying, "You mean, apart from the opening dance with the God of War and chatting with Lucis for a while, the princess spent the rest of her time surrounded by women?"
"Yes...yes, Your Majesty, the princess seems to have a particular fondness for Lady Rhine..."
"Lady Rhine..." the king hesitated, seemingly lost in some memory, before finally snapping out of it. "Lady Rhine was indeed a rare beauty in her youth, and now..." the king took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, "she still retains her charm..."
The king himself steered the conversation away from the topic.
He gazed at the empty space in the main hall for a long time before waving his hand.
"Go down."
"etc."
"After the banquet, have the princess come to see me."
After issuing the order, the king leaned back wearily, a few more fine lines appearing at the corners of his eyes.
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At the end of the banquet, Yu received an order from the king to see him. He remained vigilant and on high alert the whole way.
Often, the calm of the day is a prelude to the madness of the night. If nothing happens during the entire banquet, then the danger may lie in the inner sanctuary.
Shi Yu selected some life-saving items from her inventory, making thorough preparations for any eventuality.
To his surprise, when he finally met the king, the king looked at him with sorrow. The king was middle-aged, but looked very young. However, his eyes looked more weathered than his actual age, and his voice trembled.
"Daughter, you... still like men, don't you?"
Shi Yu: "?"
Shi Yu's Live Stream Room —
"You still like men, right?" Hahahaha, what the hell?! What else?!
[Does the king suspect his daughter of having an affair? But it certainly has that vibe, haha!]
[Shi Yu: I just wanted to find teammates among women, but my father misunderstood and thought I was a lesbian. Family, does anyone understand?]
[Waaaaah, if it were Yu Yu's version of the princess, I'd be a girl too!!!]
Who wouldn't love a princess who's so sweet and soft?
[A non-existent organ became erect.]
Everyone, please wear pants.
[Just entered the live stream and wanted to ask if this female streamer is always this beautiful, or just became this beautiful after entering the dungeon?]
[Replying to the above: The streamer has always been this pretty, but she only becomes a streamer when she's in the dungeon.]
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