It was already evening when we got back to the hotel.
Lilith Verusena seemed to have something important to attend to; after dropping me off at the hotel, she left in a hurry.
However, I then realized that the gaze that had inexplicably appeared earlier was from Lilith Verusena.
"Sigh...it really is true..."
Just as I had guessed, I sighed helplessly as I watched Lilith walk away before turning and entering the inn.
"Leon! You're back! There's a letter for you here!"
As soon as I entered the hotel, the owner at the front desk waved to me and said, "It's not that middle-aged man. Judging from the looks of it, it's the so-called shift system."
"A letter? Who could it be?"
Having just arrived in the capital, only a handful of people knew his exact location. At such a time, who would write to him?
Thank you so much!
I took the letter from the boss and thanked him.
"What's in it?"
Holding the letter in my hand, it felt quite heavy, not like the weight of folded paper. It was firm to the touch, so it must be some kind of card.
"...Was it sent by Olivia?"
In the corner were written the words "To Leon" and "Olivia" in large letters.
"What could it be?"
With that thought in mind, I hurried back to my room, opened the letter, and found only two things.
One of the envelopes, which looked like an invitation, caught my attention. This was probably Olivia's main reason for sending me the letter.
Unfold the folded paper; it wasn't covered in writing, just a few simple sentences. It must be said, Olivia's writing was quite good; she was able to express recent events in just a few simple sentences.
"Princess Nishinoru and the Sixth Prince's wedding will be held in a month. On behalf of both of them, we earnestly request that you, Leon, attend. Enclosed is an invitation. With this, no guards will stop you when you enter Kylorans. It's worth mentioning that the Sixth Prince wishes to see you again, the hero who saved the princess..."
"The hero who saves the princess...?"
I already have such a title, but I feel I don't deserve it at all... the so-called crown of heroes.
Saving Princess Nishino was purely incidental. Without Marta, I wouldn't have participated at all; in other words, I wouldn't have been qualified to participate.
As I read the last few sentences of the letter, I fell into deep thought.
To be honest, I didn't want to go. Although Kylorans was a city-state established by the "Angel God" and had not experienced any war for nearly a hundred years, it was a harmonious place.
However, the so-called struggle for royal power is actually a battle of wits and schemes.
Even Princess Nishino's marriage was very likely just a political game, the Sixth Prince's last trump card.
Even after being given the title of hero for saving the princess, my impression of the Sixth Prince didn't improve much; I've seen this kind of tactic far too many times.
He simply wanted to gather all the capable people around him, so that they could become tools to achieve his goals.
Therefore, I have no intention of attending Princess Nishinoru's wedding, nor do I intend to meet the so-called Sixth Prince.
If I stay in the capital for three months, then go home and take Anna to the "Yalan Academy" for further studies, trouble will naturally not come looking for me.
I tidied up the invitations and letters, put them in the drawer, and pretended I hadn't seen them.
Next...
"Get a good night's sleep."
Although he hadn't participated in any battles, he was already quite exhausted. Ever since he encountered "Gluttony," his life had completely changed.
"Ah...that feels so good..."
As expected, a soft, big bed is the most cozy haven. Thinking this, I lay down on the bed and closed my eyes.
"Um……"
"Hmm..."
Soon, I could hear my breathing becoming even. It seemed that it had been a long time since I had been able to relax and get a good night's sleep.
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At this moment, several figures moved through the forest; upon closer inspection, they were two men and one woman.
The man was dressed in magnificent clothes, holding a long spear, with an arrogant expression on his face, giving off an impressive aura. He seemed to be the young master of that noble family.
The man following behind him was merely a foil, but judging from the man's determined gaze, he must also be a powerful being with considerable strength.
The gaze shifted to the woman, dressed in a flamboyant manner, with exposed pointed ears beneath her long hair—she was none other than the madwoman, Agatha Christie, known as the Bowel Hunter.
Did you bring the items?
The speaker was the nobleman, whose words revealed an air of arrogance that was quite unpleasant to listen to.
"Oh dear... Are you going straight to the point without any foreplay? I'm going to feel really uncomfortable like this!"
Agatha Christie's alluring voice echoed in my ears, sending a shiver down my spine.
"Stop with the nonsense, Gut Hunter. I didn't bring you here to listen to your useless drivel."
However, the nobleman seemed completely unconcerned, choosing not to hear Agatha's flirtations.
"Oh dear! Seriously, I was all prepared..."
Immediately afterwards, Agatha took something out of her bosom and tossed it to the nobleman.
After repeatedly confirming the details, he nodded in satisfaction and then gestured to the man beside him to pay the appropriate reward.
"Hmm! Thank you for your kindness, Seventh Prince. Remember to come and pamper Agatha when you have time!"
Agatha didn't confirm the exact amount, after all, she had no interest in such money and was only immersed in the thrill of killing.
Such an amount is merely a bonus to the intestines that flow onto the ground.
"Hmph, there will be a time when I need you again!"
"Then, Agatha will be waiting patiently for Your Highness. Remember not to keep her waiting too long!"
Turning her head, Agatha disappeared from sight, leaving only the so-called Seventh Prince and his guards.
"Seventh Prince, are you really going to do this? That's your own brother!"
"Hmm! When did it become your turn to lecture me..."
"Your subject dares not!"
"Hmph! This time, I'm determined to take the throne!"
After the two left, the forest returned to its usual silence. Apart from the three of them, no one knew about this moonlit transaction.
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