"Miss, are you asleep?" Majordomo Gail's voice came from the outside.
Yalina hurriedly put the magic book back into the space ring, jumped out of bed, put on her little boots, and walked to the door. In fact, she was about to go to bed. Reading magic books before going to bed was a habit she had developed over the years. Strictly speaking, magic was the most important part of her life. Even a genius needed to be diligent.
Yalina opened the door and let Majordomo Gail in. "Uncle Gail, it's so late. Why are you still awake?"
"I can't sleep." Majordomo Gail sighed. "I wanted to see you. Maybe … after a while, I won't be able to see you even if I want to."
"Uncle Gail, are you … going back?" Yalina gently held Majordomo Gail's arm.
"Miss, you still don't know." Majordomo Gail hesitated for a moment. "The Grand Duke has already issued an order to gather the first-in-line heirs of the nobles in each city to the Capital of Elements. I guess …" In the end, Majordomo Gail showed an expression of wanting to say something but stopped.
"Uncle Gail, hurry up and say it!"
"I guess the Grand Duke is considering your marriage."
"What?" Yalina was shocked and shouted, "I don't want to!"
"Miss, don't worry. The Grand Duke won't make things difficult for you." Majordomo Gail smiled. "The Grand Duke has gathered so many outstanding young people in the Capital of Elements so that you can choose the one you like!"
"I don't want to! I don't want to! "Yalina shook her head like a rattle-drum.
"Why? Miss, you have reached the age to get married. "Majordomo Gail asked in a surprised tone.
"I …" Yalina's mind was spinning rapidly. After a moment, she finally found a suitable reason. "I have my own dreams!"
"Dreams?" Majordomo Gail said slowly. "Miss, what do you mean?"
"My father is known as the light of magic on the continent. I hope to inherit his glory!" Yalina stared at Majordomo Gail. "Uncle Gail, do you want to see my father leave with regrets?"
"But … Miss, after you get married, you can continue to study magic. Will anyone stop you?"
Yalina was stunned. Tiny beads of sweat had already formed on the tip of her nose. "I … I still have my own career!" She knew that if she wanted to convince her father not to interfere, she would first have to convince Majordomo Gale.
"Career?" Majordomo Gail almost laughed out loud, but he still looked at Yalina solemnly.
"Yes," Yalina nodded heavily, "Uncle Gail, don't you want to know, Raphael …"
"Raphael? Miss, these are your true thoughts, aren't they? " Seeing that Yalina had finally given him what he needed, Majordomo Gail was secretly relieved. "I think … I can understand you."
"Huh?" Yalina was stunned for a moment, then she was delighted. "Really? Can you really understand me? "
"That's right. Why would I care about the dim starlight when I've seen such an outstanding young man? Why would I be interested in those superficial nobles when I'm with him?"
Seeing that Majordomo Gail finally understood her, Yalina felt relieved. Every time Majordomo Gail said a word, she nodded with a smile.
"Miss, if that's the case … I'll definitely help you." Majordomo Gail paused. "But, when do you think we should propose marriage to Lord Raphael?"
Yalina was stunned. "Propose marriage? What marriage? "
"Of course, it's the marriage between the little princess of the Capital of Elements and Lord Raphael," Majordomo Gail said calmly.
"Uncle Gail, are you crazy?!" Yalina was really anxious. She almost jumped up and even forgot to use honorifics. She looked around with a guilty conscience. "Don't talk nonsense! How am I supposed to face others if they hear this? "
"What's wrong with that?" Majordomo Gail said disapprovingly. "Miss, you and Lord Raphael are both young people who love each other. What's wrong with letting others know?"
"No, no!" Yalina was so anxious that she waved her hands and said without thinking, "I don't like Raphael!"
Majordomo Gail suddenly fell silent. After a moment, he said slowly in a dignified tone, "Miss, think carefully about everything that has happened since you and Raphael met. Then answer me, do you … really not like Raphael?"
Yalina froze as if she had been struck by lightning. Since she and Han Jin met, too many things had happened. Han Jin had saved her, more than once. Under the temptation of the black task reward, countless mercenaries had sneaked into the Forest of Holy Animals and hunted her everywhere. She and the students of the Magic Academy could not compete with the tide of mercenaries. It was Han Jin who stood by her side and used his magical magic to hold up the sky of hope for her. It could be said that if it were not for Han Jin, she would have been killed long ago!
Someone once said that interest and curiosity played a decisive role in the matters between men and women. This was not false. Without interest, even if there was an intersection, later on, they would go their own way, because they did not have the motivation to deepen their relationship.
Yalina and Han Jin had long been interested in each other. Yalina wanted to understand the secret of the magical magic. Han Jin had saved her before. Her companions had always been happy with each other. There was warmth and trust between them. Han Jin's strength was unfathomable, and his progress was rapid. He had already surpassed Yalina, who was known as a genius girl. This was the first time Yalina looked up to someone of the same age as her, so there was respect.
However, the boundary between these and the legendary "love" was very blurry. Yalina, who had just experienced this feeling, could not distinguish between affection, kindness, and love. In fact, not many people could really distinguish them!
"Tell me, do you really not like Raphael?" Majordomo Gail began to interrogate again.
"I …" Yalina's heart was in a mess. She did not know how to answer. If she did not have any concerns, she would say that she liked him! It was precisely because she liked this place and the feeling of being with Han Jin and other companions that she did not want to go back. Therefore, when she heard that the Grand Duke of Solomon was preparing for her marriage, her reaction was so intense.
"Miss, I have waited for so long, but you still did not have the courage to deny it. I …" Majordomo Gail smiled. Since Yalina did not have the courage to say it, then he would say it. "I already understand your heart."
"It's not like that!" Yalina looked very flustered. "Raphael … Raphael already has his own lover."
"Who is it? Why don't I know? "
"It's Sunier! Uncle Gail, can't you tell? "
"They're already married?"
"No … no."
"They're not married …" Majordomo Gail seemed to be particularly meaningful.
Yalina became more and more flustered. She let go of Majordomo Gail's arm and clasped her two small hands together, wringing them hard in an attempt to calm herself down. She did not notice that Majordomo Gail was secretly changing the concept and forcibly turning his lover into his wife in order to deny the existence of Sunier.
"Miss, it's very late. I won't disturb you any longer. You should rest." Majordomo Gail did not want to continue to force Yalina. He slowly said, "But … Miss, I have a piece of advice. Lord Raphael is so young, but he has already become the lord of two provinces. His achievements have already surpassed the Grand Duke of the past. What kind of glory he will create in the future is unimaginable! Miss, if you choose to leave, it will be difficult to find a young man comparable to Lord Raphael. Perhaps your future … will be spent in endless regret. If you don't want that, you have to seize the opportunity now. "
Yalina stared blankly at Majordomo Gail. Her lips were trembling, but she could not say anything.
"Moreover, Lord Raphael has already become a threat to the Grand Duke. After he kills Zagunéd, occupies the Holy Crown City, and defeats Chesam, where do you think he will reach out to?" Majordomo Gail slowly said, "Therefore, the Grand Duke will not give Lord Raphael time to grow. At that time, you will only have to choose between your father and your friends."
"How … how could this be?!" Yalina exclaimed.
"If you don't want to see a tragedy, then you have to make a sacrifice. In fact … you also have the responsibility to make a sacrifice. After all, Lord Raphael saved you, didn't he? Even I can't bear to see such an excellent young man die. Can you really give up these friends? Or give up your father? " Majordomo Gail sighed, "However, if you can walk together with Lord Raphael, then all the problems will be solved. Not only will the Grand Duke not interfere with Lord Raphael, but he will also send reinforcements! Of course, some people may misunderstand you, or even condemn you, saying that you are taking advantage of Sunier … Haha, but compared to the happiness of everyone, what is a little grievance for you? You are doing it for their own good! Well, Miss, I won't disturb you anymore. I hope you can think about what I said carefully. "
Watching Majordomo Gail slowly leave the room and close the door, Yalina's pale face swayed and she sat down on the bed. However, she did not sit properly and slid down the foot of the bed to the floor. Yalina only felt weak all over. She simply sat down, curled up her legs, and stared blankly at the floor.
She knew very well what kind of magic attack power her father had. With Han Jin's current power, there was no way he could fight against her father. If her father really thought that Han Jin was a threat, there would be a catastrophe here!
* * *
The red sun rose from the east. Han Jin silently looked at the surging rays of the sun. He sat here for an entire night. The soldiers in charge of night duty did not dare to disturb Han Jin. Even the female Titan called Dominique hid far away, at most looking at Han Jin with curious eyes.
Amidst a burst of laughter, Stillberg and Miriam walked onto the deck hand in hand. Miriam was the flower girl in Isolated Cliff City. After being rescued by Han Jin, she had been in a daze, unable to recover from the pain. However, everyone had their own destiny. Ever since Stillberg came to Isolated Cliff City with Guevara, Stillberg had taken a liking to Miriam at first sight. Taking advantage of the convenient conditions, he began to pursue her tirelessly.
In fact, when he was young, Raphael's temper was not good. Stillberg had long been used to serving people obediently. No matter how cold Miriam's reaction was, he did not give up or give up.
As the saying goes, a strong woman is afraid of a clingy husband. After a long period of coaxing and pestering by Stillberg, Miriam gradually let down her guard. She also realized that although Stillberg was a servant like her, his status was very high. In fact, no one really treated Stillberg as a servant. This was the most important point. Miriam believed that Stillberg could protect her from being bullied by others.
There were only three people who had the right to interfere with Stillberg. Han Jin went to the underground city, Sunier went back to the temple to undergo trials, and Guevara did not care about the trivial matters of the young people. In the past few months, Stillberg and Miriam's relationship had improved by leaps and bounds. As for whether the last step had happened or not, no one knew.
"Young Master, you're up early." Stillberg saw Han Jin's silhouette and hurriedly let go of Miriam's small hand and quickly walked over.
"You brat … You've done well." Han Jin did not turn around, but a faint smile bloomed on his face.
"Ah? I … I didn't do anything. " Stillberg was a little flustered and turned to look at Miriam. Miriam was also flustered. She had come to understand Stillberg over the past few days, and knew that Stillberg's feelings for the young master were much deeper than hers. However, she was not jealous, only afraid.
It was difficult for a small person to control their own fate. Just like now, if the young master was not satisfied with her, he only needed to say a word, and Stillberg would immediately abandon her. It sounded cruel, but the reality was cruel. Stillberg could give up his life for the young master, so why would he care about a woman?!
"Miriam no longer has a family, and Stillberg, you're also an orphan." Han Jin sighed softly. "Let me make the decision for you. You can choose a date, and I'll officiate your wedding."
"Young … Young Master?!" Stillberg, who was both surprised and happy, could not believe his ears. Miriam, who was trembling slightly, was also stunned.
"What are you shouting for? Officiating your wedding can be considered as fulfilling one of my wishes. Also, you won't have to come here and there in the middle of the night, "Han Jin said in a mischievous tone. The God of War was a huge treasure. As long as Han Jin was here, he would naturally be aware of every movement on the ship. However, he did not set up a spell formation in the rooms of others. He was destined to be cruel and merciless, but he would never become despicable.
"I …" Stillberg's face immediately turned red.
"Miriam, I know that your fate is very tragic, and Stillberg has suffered a lot with me." Han Jin turned to the side and looked at Miriam. "Both of you have a hard life. After you get married, you must be considerate and take care of each other. Do you understand? This is not only my blessing, but also my request. "
"Young Master …" Miriam cried out in grief and fell to her knees on the deck. She never would have thought that Han Jin would not only remember her name, but also give her his blessing. Although it was only a few words, they were like a thousand-pound hammer that smashed into the depths of her heart. In this chaotic world, what she tasted was humiliation, contempt, and naked desire. Han Jin's words were enough to move her for the rest of her life, because she did not have high expectations for life.
"What are you doing so early in the morning? Stillberg, hurry up and help her up, "Han Jin said gently.
Stillberg hurriedly grabbed Miriam's arm and helped her up. He then looked at Han Jin and stuttered, "Young Master, our … our matter … let's wait for Miss Sunier to come back first."
"Did I hear wrongly? You're actually worried about me? " Han Jin laughed. "I'm not in a hurry. Once I defeat Zagunéd and Alquete, she should be back by then."
"Young Master, you're not married yet. How could … how could a servant …"
"All these years, you've been giving in to me. It's time for me to give in to you." Han Jin laughed. When he saw that Stillberg still wanted to say something, he immediately put on a stern face. "Don't talk nonsense. Listen to me."
Stillberg didn't dare to argue anymore. His gaze drifted towards Miriam, and he saw that she was looking at him in a daze. He couldn't help but feel warmth in his heart, and he slowly and quietly pulled his hands together.
"Haha, how timely. I've heard great news." Jeddes walked up from below with a laugh. "But … Lord Raphael, isn't it a little inappropriate for you to preside over the wedding? As the Archbishop, I'm the best candidate. "
The surrounding slave warriors all looked at Stillberg and Miriam with envious gazes. Stillberg's strength couldn't even compare to the most ordinary warrior among them. For such an almost ordinary slave to be so popular, Archbishop Jeddes and Lord Raphael were fighting to preside over his wedding, it really made them jealous.
Miriam felt that she was extremely happy and happy. Under the envious gazes of the crowd, she felt like she was about to float. Vanity wasn't a sin. As long as one knew when to be satisfied, Miriam didn't have too many extravagant hopes. Everything that had happened today was enough for her to remember for the rest of her life.
"No, I must preside over the wedding." Han Jin wouldn't give in on this matter.
Jeddes shrugged. In reality, he had only said those words to add flowers to the brocade. He didn't really want to fight with Han Jin. He then changed the topic. "It seems that you can't wait to end this war? Are you confident? "
"It's hard to say," Han Jin said calmly, "I only know that I can't give Zagunéd time to breathe."
"Then have you ever considered that there might be someone else who doesn't want to give you time?"
"Dismark?" Han Jin paused. "Twenty years ago, he was completely suppressed by Guevara. Later, he was controlled by Zagunéd. He was born to be a coward. I don't believe that he would have the guts to come out and do anything."
"Regardless of whether he was under the control of Guevara or Zaganide, he had always managed to protect his territory. In other words, he had never failed! Wild Willow City paid such a huge price, but the one who finally usurped the fruits of victory was that coward Dismark! Lord Raphael, this guy isn't simple at all. " Jeddes said slowly. "Before you make a decision, I suggest that you carefully listen to Knight Guevara's opinion."
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