Chapter 92 Marriage
After a brief moment of shock, Ludwig finally came to his senses. He lowered his eyes and sneered, "Who told you that? Amber?"
He knew that Duke Bach had been worrying about his marriage and would never cancel the engagement easily, or it was Amber who took the initiative to propose it.
Why? Because of what he said today?
Duke Bach pinched his nose tiredly: "It doesn't matter who said it, I just think you two are not suitable for each other. It may be good for both of you to cancel the engagement."
Ludwig's voice was cold, and if you listened carefully, you could hear a hint of sarcasm: "You woke up very early, but it doesn't matter. I've already broken off the engagement twice, so a third time won't make a difference."
He ended the call immediately, threw the terminal aside, turned over, closed his eyes and prepared to go back to sleep, but his heaving chest and slightly trembling eyelashes still revealed his inner unrest.
Anger is not necessarily violent, it can also be gloomy and dark, just like the magma flowing under a volcano, buried in the deepest part of the mountain, not easily visible, but it will eventually erupt.
Although Duke Bach loved Ludwig, in front of the huge family, any insect could only become a pawn to exchange interests. It was Duke Bach who insisted on making the engagement, and now it was also them who wanted to cancel the engagement. Ludwig felt like a little clown who could only let them manipulate him from beginning to end.
Big families need to publish an explanation statement when they cancel an engagement. Not long after, the news of the cancellation of the engagement between the Lanyi family and the Klinz family was reported in newspapers and on the Internet, causing an immediate uproar in the city.
Amber had been following the news on StarNet recently. He suddenly found the news of the cancellation of the engagement on the StarNet headlines. He was stunned for a moment. He clicked on the news and saw only a short official letter. Below it were more than 10,000 comments from netizens. Some were surprised, while others were happy about the misfortune. There was a lot of noise below:
[Oh my god, what did I see? Is Major General Ludwig finally going to break off his engagement with that idiot?!]
[I have to say this was a really stupid decision. If he had missed that third-rate male insect, he might not have been able to find another fiancé.]
[The only incompetent female insects like you who can't find male insects are you. Major General Ludwig is the pearl of the empire and the heir of the Lanyi family. Just wave your hand and a bunch of male insects will come over.]
[Tsk, there are only a few female insects in Heiz City who have been rejected three times. It seems that Major General Ludwig has become a rarer existence than male insects. ]
[It’s better to break off the engagement as soon as possible, otherwise if you are killed, you will have no choice but to return to the arms of the Insect God. 】
Although Ludwig is a national idol, he has his admirers and his detractors, and the Lanyi family has many political enemies. In this world where males are respected, the reputation of females is more important than anything else. The "stain" of being rejected three times is enough to make the haters attack him crazily, and the Internet is full of blood and gore.
Even Amber's Star Network account was flooded with followers who were interested in the excitement. His fans soared to 300,000 in just half a month, and they all called on him to come out and explain.
Explain? Explain what? He wasn't the one who broke off the marriage.
Amber couldn't help feeling a little puzzled. He got dressed and went downstairs, only to see Grandpa Finan sitting on the sofa in the living room reading a newspaper. It was hard to imagine that the Zerg had not yet given up this kind of ancient paper news.
Amber walked up to the other party and asked directly, "Grandpa, was it Major General Ludwig who took the initiative to ask for the cancellation of the engagement?"
Fenan frowned upon hearing this and closed the newspaper. "It's not important. We will leave Haze City and return to Pridden after a while. You don't need to pester Major General Ludwig about breaking off the engagement. Do you understand?"
Amber smiled when she heard this. Although she knew the old man had good intentions, she still felt that it was a bit difficult to have her entire plan disrupted. She asked with interest, "You were the one who took the initiative to ask Duke Bach to cancel the marriage, right?"
Fernando was stunned. He felt that Amber's personality had changed a lot since she was sent home drunk by Ludwig that night. "Why do you ask that?"
"Nothing, just a random guess."
Amber smiled and spread his hands. The sunlight from the living room passed through his fingertips, casting a light golden glow on his slender hands. "Whether it's for the good of Major General Ludwig or for my own good, I hope you will discuss any decision with me next time. After all, I'm already an adult insect."
"Also, I plan to find a job in Haze City. I have no intention of returning to Plyton Star at the moment. If you really want to go back, I will pay for your living expenses regularly."
He did not show any anger, and his attitude could even be described as calm, but if you looked closely, you could tell there was no warmth in him. It was as if he was a calm person doing what he was supposed to do, with only considerations of self-interest, not family affection.
Fenan's face turned grim for a moment after hearing that. He stood up from the sofa and said in a voice that was full of anger: "Amber, why do you have to stay here? The waters in the imperial capital are too deep. You can't fight against those powerful people at all. Countless disasters have happened since the first day you came to Heiz City. Don't you see it clearly?!"
Fenan gritted his teeth and reminded: "Major General Ludwig has the ability to protect himself if something happens, but you don't!"
Amber didn't expect that the one who saw the most clearly in the end was Fenan. It can only be said that the old ones are still the most experienced. But unfortunately, he still has to find the assassin and there is no way he can return to the planet Plyton.
Amber's mysterious black eyes turned a light brown under the sunlight, allowing Chong to clearly see the ambition hidden in them. That was a trait given to him by his status as an emperor: "Grandpa, that's why we need to stand higher, instead of letting ourselves sink into the dust, isn't it?"
Fernando was shocked: "You..."
Amber smiled and took a step back. "I have to go out for something. The reporters outside should have already left. You don't have to wait for me for dinner today."
There is nothing in the world that money can't do. If there is, it must be that there is not enough money. Amber has not been idle at home these days. Instead, she anonymously went online and hired a private detective at a high price. She sent the photo of the bar waiter to the other party for investigation. Facts have proved that the money was well spent. Today, the result finally came out——
"This female insect is called White Wych. She was a temporary employee of the Bolandon Auction House. She left a few days ago and her whereabouts are unknown. But I can give you another piece of information. The snake tattoo on her mouth is the symbol of the slaves of the Saint Teran Arena. You may get something if you go there and take a look."
Amber frowned, feeling that she had been cheated out of a lot of money: "Mr. Private Investigator, your workload seems a little too easy?"
The private detective had a good reason: "Hey man, I'm happy to help you continue the investigation, but not every bug can get into that kind of place. If I could get in, I wouldn't have to live here as a private detective. Believe me, you won't lose anything. Other private detectives can't access the military's database to give you the information to identify this bug."
Amber raised her eyebrows and asked, "Military database?"
The private detective chuckled and said in a cheesy voice: "Detective is my side job. I have a full-time job in the military. I have no choice but to save some money. How can I find male insects in the future and make a living? Come to me next time if you need me. I'll give you a 20% discount~"
The memory ended, Amber slowly exhaled, and could only park a flying vehicle on the side of the road to go to the Santa Teran Arena.
The Saint Teran Arena is located in the suburbs of Heyds City - of course, this does not mean that it is poor and not presentable. On the contrary, due to its large area and the special nature of its operations, there are military camps stationed nearby and the guards are quite strict.
"I'm sorry, sir. There is a search area ahead. Unregistered aircraft cannot enter."
Outside the arena, there were countless undulating white carved columns, with circular discs on top, which looked like lotus leaves in a pond. The driver parked the aircraft on one of the discs and pointed to a door next to it: "Take the light ladder down here and you will reach the entrance of the arena. But I have to remind you that it is very dangerous for a male insect to come here alone. Don't you have a female to accompany you?"
The driver was a chubby guy, about fifty years old, a father of sorts. He saw Amber's pretty face in the rearview mirror and sighed inwardly, wondering why the other party would come to such a dangerous place.
"Thank you. I'll be careful."
Amber paid the fare and got off the aircraft, walked through the door and took the elevator downstairs. In order not to attract attention, he wore a low-key long coat with a slightly raised collar to cover the lower half of his face, but his slender figure and cold temperament still attracted a lot of attention when he entered the venue.
The waiter at the door couldn't tell whether Amber was a male or female insect. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "Excuse me, sir. Please show me your membership card. Only members can enter the arena."
Amber was stunned for a moment. He was in a hurry to leave today and didn't have time to investigate the situation in advance. However, the information about this arena on the Star Network was pitifully small, like an untouchable gray area: "Where can I apply for a membership card?"
The waiter explained: "As long as you bet on games outside for ten consecutive days and the total amount of consumption reaches one million Star Dollars, you can apply for a membership card."
Ten days and one million star coins. Either of these two conditions is extremely difficult for Amber to meet at the moment. No wonder the private detective said that not just any insect can enter here.
Amber frowned and was about to ask something when a surprised voice suddenly sounded behind her -
"Mr. Amber?"
Amber turned around when she heard the voice, only to see a group of brightly dressed female insects appear at the entrance of the venue. Leading them was the third prince, followed by the fat steward Hati and several unfamiliar nobles from the imperial capital.
Amber's eyes also flashed with surprise. Out of courtesy, he stepped forward to greet him: "Third Prince, what a coincidence."
The Third Prince's gaze fell on Amber, always with a bit of inexplicable heat. He smiled and said, "I heard that today is the anniversary of the Saint Teran Arena. Your Excellency Amber, are you also invited?"
"puff--"
A male insect behind the Third Prince couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "Your Highness, if this Amber was invited, how could she be stopped outside by the waiter, unless Major General Ludwig also came along... Oh, sorry, I forgot that you had already cancelled your engagement."
When he said this, he didn't notice at all that another group of figures appeared at the entrance of the venue behind him. The female insect in the lead had a face somewhat similar to the Third Prince. It was the Fourth Prince Chuck. Behind him stood not only his friends and guards, but also a familiar figure in military uniform.
Ludwig looked at the scene not far away, his eyes narrowed slightly. The familiar insect could already sense that he was in a bad mood. He spoke in a low voice, and his rosy lips slightly opened, but what came out were words as harsh as a knife: "Jeremy Lin's stinky mouth should be pierced by a bullet——"
The black military boots moved slightly, and it seemed that he was about to step forward to rescue. The fourth prince Chuck quickly stopped him and reminded him in a low voice: "Ludwig, there is no need to conflict with them. You have been involved in a lot of scandals recently. Don't let them catch you and use them as an excuse to make trouble."
More importantly,
"You have broken off your engagement."
Major General Lusuti also advised: "Ludwig, it's getting late, let's go in."
They didn't want Ludwig to get involved, so Yujie half-pulled, half-dragged him into the inner field without waiting for his answer.
The Third Prince obviously did not expect the noble male insect behind him to speak rudely, but he could not reprimand him in front of so many people. He frowned for a moment, then he smiled again: "Lord Amber, please forgive Jie Lin's rudeness. He was just joking. If you don't mind, you can come in with us."
Amber glanced at the male insect that was full of hostility towards him. He had no interest in analyzing these jealous matters. He smiled and nodded to the third prince, and politely declined: "This is my first time here. I don't know the rules very well. I'm sorry to make you laugh, Master Jie Lin, but I always believe in fate. If I can't get in, then it's not my destiny. Thank you for your kindness."
But if we keep meeting each other, who can say it’s not fate?
Amber glanced at the familiar figure entering the venue, and an inexplicable emotion flashed across his eyes. He took out his citizenship certificate from his jacket pocket and handed it to the waiter. His slender and bony fingertips held the thin card, which seemed to contain infinite power. He spoke in a low voice, saying:
“Thanks for signing me up for the competition.”
Since I can't get a membership card, I'll just enter as a contestant.
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