Accompanied by her maid, Chen Nian took the elevator to the first floor of the White Tower. Shafulai was already waiting in the lobby.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who was suddenly called over, was sitting on the sofa, staring intently at the virtual screen on the terminal.
Hearing the sound of the elevator opening, he looked up and stood up.
Shafley changed his clothes and took off his fancy clothes. The simple shirt and trousers still outlined the Alpha's tall and straight figure.
"I hope I didn't bother you." Chen Nian remembered that she was not feeling well, and lowered her voice, saying, "I really want to go out for some fresh air. If I submit my application, I'll have to wait."
"It's okay." Shafley knew very well how strict Chen Ci's house arrest order was.
The numerous rules in the name of protection have trapped Omegas in this white tower. Every time they go out, they have to apply in advance with a legitimate reason and be accompanied by countless bodyguards.
After Chen Ci split at the age of sixteen, the rules were modified to a certain extent. Chen Ci could move freely with Shaflay by his side because he was his Alpha.
In a sense, the new rules make Chen Shuai's property belong to Shafley. It is a huge step backwards that such a situation can still occur today when all genders are equal.
Shaflay also protested to the royal family, but like their engagement, this was a decision that could not be changed.
The strict grounding rules are not simply due to Chen's omega gender.
Chen Ci accepted everything with his usual silence. Since it was difficult to go out, he decided not to go out.
He stayed quietly in the White Tower, like the "princess" imprisoned in a high tower in the fairy tale, waiting for the day to marry the prince.
But will things get better after marriage? Shafley doesn't know.
This was the first time that Chen Ci asked him for help because he wanted to get out of the White Tower. Shafulai received the call and rushed over immediately.
What drove Chen Ci to take such an unprecedented action must have been an extremely urgent desire.
Chen Nian had no idea that Shafley had thought so much, nor did he know that Shafley's guilt towards Chen Ci had already reached its peak over time. He just found the most convenient and quickest way.
He has to change back after five days, so every minute and every second is extremely precious to him. He has to cherish the time and experience as much as possible.
Accompanied by Shafley, Chen Nian walked out of the gate. The night poured in from all directions, gently enveloping him. The ornately shaped street lamps shone brightly on the neatly trimmed vegetation.
Chen Nian took a deep breath. The night breeze brought the fragrance of an unknown flower, and he felt much more energetic. He quickened his pace and walked into the garden along the stone path.
Outsiders are not allowed to enter the royal garden. The chirping of insects in the quiet garden quickly attracted Chen Nian's attention.
In the underground city, Chen Nian could only hear the squeaking of mice, and the most common animals he saw were spiders and cockroaches.
Judging from the sound, it should be here.
Shafley saw Chen Nian suddenly squat down while walking, facing the bushes, and thought he was feeling unwell: "What's wrong?"
"Huh." Chen Nian stared at the dark area under the bushes, listening attentively to the clear chirping to identify the direction. After spotting the small creature lying on the branch, he quickly reached out his hand.
Before Shafley could react, Chen Nian stood up and raised his hand in front of him.
A cricket was pinched between the Omega's fingertips, its hairy legs struggling to escape from the predicament.
This brown-black insect was definitely not cute, and it instantly brought back some not-so-nice memories for Shaflay.
——On the way to travel, the coquettish Omega young lady saw a bug suddenly pop out from the corner and let out a scream that was scarier than the bug itself.
Obviously, the boy in front of him did not fall into this category.
Chen Nian observed the structure of the cricket and asked, "What is this?"
"cricket."
“Is that the thing that makes the sound?”
"Well, crickets have sound generators on their wings that make sounds by rubbing them together."
"Such a small insect makes quite a loud noise." Chen Nian paused and then asked, "Do you have a box or something?"
Shafulai touched his pocket: "No."
Unable to find a suitable container, Chen Nian simply stuffed the cricket into his pocket so that he could continue playing with it after returning to his room.
After taking two steps, Chen Nian thought about it and decided to take it out.
Forget it. If I accidentally crush it, my pocket will be in a mess.
Chen Nian did something similar when he was a child. He dug watermelon worms in kindergarten and caught a bag full of them.
As a result, I forgot about it after I got home. I was woken up by itching in the middle of the night. Not only was the bed full of watermelon worms, but I also had a lot of rashes on my body due to allergies.
He placed the cricket on a leaf near him, and as soon as he let go, it disappeared.
Chen Nian clapped his hands and continued walking forward.
In the garden with lush vegetation, there was no shortage of various insects. Chen Nian had rarely seen either plants or animals.
He has sharp eyes and agile hands. In just ten minutes, he has caught various insects, including the eight-spotted tiger beetle, the black-shouldered walking beetle, the dahlia tiger, and the red-breasted black-winged firefly.
Before Chang Shafulai could notice, Chen Nian had already made his move quickly. A few seconds later, he was holding insects of various shapes and asked him what they were called.
There are so many insects in the world, and many of them look similar. Sometimes Shafley can't answer the question.
But he has a portable smart assistant to help him. The AI will automatically identify him and tell him the name through the headset. Shafley only needs to repeat it to Chen Nian exactly as it is.
Chen Nian was quite satisfied with this. Shafley really knew a lot, and it was a good thing that he was called out.
The two of them walked and stopped until they reached the pond. The water in the artificial lake was clear, and the stream that led out of it ran through the royal garden. The second princess's little white ducks were raised here.
Chen Nian also caught a frog on the grass beside the pond. He showed the frog belly up to Shafley and asked, "Is this edible?"
"……Yes."
"Maybe I'll meet poor Jin Jili at the dinner table tomorrow." Chen Nian poked the frog's bulging white belly.
Jingili? Shafulai was stunned for a moment, and half a minute later, he realized that Jingili was the name Chen Nian gave to the frog.
While he was distracted, Chen Nian had already found a new target. Before he tried to catch the centipede, Shafulai quickly stopped him.
Shafulai did not expect Chen Nian to be so brave. Catching frogs and centipedes with bare hands was beyond his understanding of Omegas.
If Chen Nian knew what Shafley was thinking, he would definitely laugh. As someone who had lived in the underground city since childhood, Chen Nian had killed countless rats and cockroaches.
Compared with them, the mere frog is simply a handsome boy.
Chen Nian stayed by the pond for a while and walked towards the back of the garden, where there was a courtyard that was used as a venue for afternoon tea during gatherings.
There are many ornamental plants in the courtyard, and the fragrance of flowers brought by the wind comes from here. Chen Nian was quickly attracted by the fountain.
Seeing Chen Nian studying the fountain, Shafulai took a moment to open the terminal and, not surprisingly, received a bombardment of messages.
Baige Yingtao: [Brother! Where are you? ]
Baige Cherry: [We agreed to have a guild war today, and the time is almost up. Why are you disappearing? ]
Baige Sakura: [No way, it’s really slipping away???]
Bai gave Sakura a poke and then ran away.
Bai gave Sakura a poke and then ran away.
Baige Yingtao: […Okay, if you see the news, please let me know. I will go and prepare first.]
The last message was sent fifteen minutes ago, and Shafley quickly replied: [Sorry, I had to go out for something suddenly. I am still outside now and may not be able to return in the evening.]
Baige Cherry: [Damn, you're not coming? Then we'll really be left with nothing! ]
Bengshemailu: [It's a very urgent matter. I had already arranged the time in advance. I really didn't expect it. 】
Bai Ge Yingtao: [Yeah, you have something to do temporarily. I understand, brother. It’s okay. Just do your thing. We can handle it. It’s just a little harder. Don’t worry about your brothers’ lives.]
At the end, he even made a pitiful expression.
The tone of her voice sounded like she had been cruelly abandoned by a scumbag, and her resentment seemed to be transmitted through the screen.
Shafley was supposed to be busy tonight.
"Dengen Godland" is the most popular game in recent years. Shafley has been playing it since he was fifteen years old, and this is his ninth year.
Bai Gei Sakura was his first friend. The two of them established a guild, which gradually developed into one of the top guilds in the Electric Fantasy Kingdom. Its influence was well worth the precious time and countless money invested by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
The Electric Fantasy Kingdom perfectly simulates the world before the sea flood disaster. Hundreds of people in the guild have been preparing for the battle to retake New Siberia for nearly half a month. Shaflay also adjusted his schedule in advance and cleared the entire night.
However, as soon as he put on the neural receiver, he received a call from Chen Ci.
On one hand, there was the guild war that had been prepared for a long time, and on the other hand, there was Chen Ci's request to leave.
Shafley weighed the two options for a moment and chose the latter. After all, real life was more important. Chen Ci had finally made a request, so he would help if he could.
Shaflay sincerely apologized to Shiro Sakura for breaking his promise and also for pigeonholing hundreds of people in the entire guild.
Bai Fuyingtao seemed to condemn him, but in fact he didn't blame him.
The two have been playing together for so many years and are already familiar with each other. Bengshemailu is not the kind of person who would let go easily. Since he said there was something urgent, it must be very important.
Moreover, this vice president holds the financial power of the guild, and I might be able to take the opportunity to extort some money from him to enrich the guild's treasury.
Bai Ge Yingtao: [How is your work going? I hope you don’t run into any trouble. If you have any difficulties, please let me know.]
There aren't many troubles.
Shafulai raised his head and glanced at Chen Nian. The moment the young man's figure came into his eyes, he was stunned.
Chen Nian was still by the fountain. Perhaps he was thirsty, so he bent down and pecked at the water in the pool.
The clear water reflected the bright moonlight, and also the face of the Omega boy, with fluttering eyelashes and soft lips.
It's like kissing yourself in the water.
Chen Nian took two small sips and stood up. The young man's reflection on the water disappeared, leaving only a bright moon.
He raised his hand and wiped the water drops on the tip of his nose with his sleeve, then pursed the corners of his wet lips.
A breeze blew, bringing with it the fragrance of the plants in the courtyard. The aroma of tuberose drifted to Alpha's nose. It was clearly a faint smell, but it attracted all of Shaffley's attention like a restless person.
This was the second time Shafley had smelled the scent of this flower today. At this moment, he finally realized what was happening.
This is the smell of Omega pheromone.