Imperial Crown.

Chapter 637 Beautiful Lies
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A week flies by.

For Raven, those seven days were far too long... they truly felt like an eternity.

Who could blame him, Little Bee, for being a person who upholds integrity to the core? He could only endure it for seven days before finally managing to escape from the suite.

At this moment, Raven's steps were unsteady and he was in a daze. Walking on the road felt like walking on cotton or on clouds, as if he were completely powerless.

Raven had heard the saying "Thirty like a wolf, forty like a tiger" before. But the naive Raven hadn't taken it seriously. Now he was completely convinced. Thinking back to Julia, what a pure and lovely girl she used to be! Only 29, not even 30, her body seemed to have some kind of valve turned on, even more powerful than a vacuum cleaner.

It can absorb soil when it sits on the ground.

But to be fair, her breasts were indeed wonderful. They gave Raven an extremely pleasurable and unforgettable experience. This was a privilege that no other woman in his life had ever given him.

If Raven had the chance to return to Earth, he would sincerely tell every reader, "Dad, you absolutely must marry a woman with big breasts." Women with big breasts aren't necessarily extreme in their appearance, but their life experiences are definitely not lacking. They'll make you feel like you've lived a worthwhile life.

If a man lacks this experience, it will be a lifelong regret for him.

Strictly speaking, this was Raven and Julia's "first time." The time he absorbed the seventh-tier magic core was purely accidental. At that time, Julia was not only a pure-blooded virgin, but also far too young. The pain was so intense that Raven felt like he was standing on a steel door. Moreover, at that time, Raven was constantly at risk of exploding and dying, and had no time to properly enjoy or play with Julia's most prominent feature.

For Julia, it was even worse! The pain was excruciating, then she was put on leave, but before her leave was over, she was found to be pregnant... Then came ten months of pregnancy, the arduous labor... and she never had another chance to be with Raven. Before she turned 23, she didn't even understand how she got pregnant.

Now, both of them have made up for their own regrets.

"call"

Raven finally breathed a sigh of relief after leaving the Snowy Hotel.

Counting the days, today is exactly October 10.1st. A brand new January has begun. The Nord province, located on the northwestern border, is very cold and dry.

The sharp, cold "drying knife" scraped against my skin, as if trying to slice me into dried mermaids, piece by piece. It was extremely uncomfortable. I didn't want to stay outside for even a second longer.

Just as Raven narrowed his eyes, preparing to leave, he suddenly frowned. He thought he had seen something out of the corner of his eye. Raven focused his gaze again on the other side of the street. He stared blankly for a couple of seconds, then shook his head violently a few times. "Impossible!" He thought he was seeing things.

And across the street, there was a person standing.

In the bustling streets, it was so dazzling, unique, and had an unparalleled charm.

After confirming several times that he wasn't seeing things, the little bee immediately put on a fawning smile and trotted over, saying sheepishly like a dog, "Haha, what a coincidence, honey." "You... what are you doing here?" Then, in a slightly hoarse voice, he explained, "I just came to take care of some business." As he spoke, the little bee touched his nose, feeling an itch there.

This person was none other than Lux, dressed in a pure white priestess robe, standing tall and serene. Judging from her appearance, Lux had been waiting for him at the entrance of the Snowdrift Hotel for quite some time.

Even the tip of my nose was frozen red.

"Um"

Lux gave a faint reply. Of course, she knew what Raven was doing up there. However, she didn't really care. Firstly, as a nobleman, she had known about Raven's actions since she fell in love with him. Secondly, as a follower of the Lord of Light, Lux had always felt some aversion and disgust towards that kind of thing. Putting aside their noble status, Raven was still human; she couldn't expect him to abstain from sex for her sake.

This is also why she secretly let Savannah go in the first place.

Besides, Raven is much better now, unlike his carefree and promiscuous self when he was younger. Lux is well aware of the decadence of the nobility; apart from her teachers, she has never seen a man who is not interested in women. Even her parents, who are praised by outsiders as a loving couple, are never short of young women around her father. Those female secretaries who claim to help with work are actually her father's playthings. Lux has always been clear about this. In Raven's current state, he is a model of "self-discipline" on the continent, in the nobility... And Julia is a good girl. Although Lux still feels somewhat uncomfortable due to her feelings, it's not that unacceptable.

She took out the scarf she had knitted for Raven from her storage ring, tied it around Raven's neck, and then reached out to zip up the zipper on Raven's jacket.

Lux turned around and quietly walked forward.

"cough"

Raven followed silently behind.

"Guilty," "embarrassment," "guilt"... a flood of emotions overwhelmed Raven, giving him a panicked feeling of being "caught in the act." Adding to this were the faint, sweet kisses emanating from his white scarf, and Lux's earlier attentive care—she'd zipped up his zipper to keep him warm—all of which made Raven feel increasingly ashamed. Given Raven's personality, he shouldn't have these feelings. In fact, he wouldn't feel this way with any other woman. But only with Lux did this feeling tighten like a python around his neck, suffocating him.

The immense fear of losing the person in front of him enveloped every pore of Raven's body!

When did he start caring so much about Lux? Raven couldn't say for sure. But he suddenly understood the meaning of the saying, "Love arises without knowing its origin, and deepens with time."

Watching Lux walk quietly ahead, Raven knew her temperament was as serene as ever. But at this moment, his mind was a complete blank. His usually smooth-talking tongue, as eloquent as a carp wagging its tail after coming ashore, was numb, as if stung by a hornet, leaving him unable to utter a single word. His mind was in turmoil.

The two walked one after the other, their feet treading on a path strewn with fallen yellow maple leaves. A passion for infrastructure was ingrained in Raven's very being. This was why Eagle City was not only one of the three major cities of the Nord Province, but also far surpassed Mon'en City and Hovi City in terms of construction. The scenery was picturesque; Raven and Lux ​​hadn't strolled like this in ages.

Seeing Lux's silent state, Raven guessed that his actions must have hurt her. He quickly stepped forward, put his arm around Lux's shoulder, and said, "Wife~" "I really didn't do anything to betray you!" "I swear!" "We grew up together, don't you know me?!" "I have a very strong personality." "I never lie!"

A pair of beautiful, amber-blue eyes rolled back. Lux was speechless. It seemed Raven had misunderstood her. He thought her unhappiness was related to him. It was clear Raven was genuinely flustered, to the point of telling such a childish lie. However, it also proved Raven's care and affection for her, which made Lux quite gratified. Glancing sideways at Raven, Lux nodded faintly and gave another soft "Mmm."

Then he said in a low voice, "Raven, the teacher is dead."

"Ouch"

"So that's what it was all about!" Hearing this, Raven's heart, which had been in his throat, immediately relaxed. "Why didn't you say so sooner?" he thought to himself, silently rebuking Lux. Raven immediately relaxed his clenched anus and exclaimed in surprise, "Ah—!" "Senior Crouch?" "He..." "Isn't he a seventh-tier powerhouse?" "What happened?!"

Lux: "..."

Strange. Very strange. Lux sensed something was amiss. Raven had told far too many lies today. Lux keenly noticed Raven's odd behavior. As Raven had said, they had known each other since Old Eagle Territory and grown up together. Even the slightest hint of awkwardness in Raven wouldn't escape Lux's notice. "Could he still be feeling guilty about Julia?!" Lux thought to herself. When did Raven become so timid?!
Lux stopped and stared intently at Raven, wanting to see what he was up to...

"Damn it!" Raven thought, his panic growing. Lux's gaze sent a chill down Raven's spine. The hairs on the back of his neck felt like they were being pricked by cold thorns. Being caught in the act of adultery had already made Raven panic, even causing him to lose control of his bladder! If the truth were discovered, it would be like the sky falling for him! He coughed heavily to bolster his courage, then decided to test Lux, saying somewhat exasperatedly, "If you don't believe me, let's get a room right now, and I'll prove my innocence with the facts!"

It seems Julia's situation really did affect Raven. Lux shook her head. "Save your energy." "Didn't you look in the mirror before you came out? Look at your pale, bloodless lips." "You look like a dried-up corpse from a comic book, drained of all its lifeblood by a vampire."

Raven: ...

“I’m just a little confused.” “Weren’t you there at the time?” “Why are you acting like you didn’t know anything about it!” Lux asked suspiciously.

“Phew—” “Looks like he doesn’t know.” Little Bee let out a long breath. “Ah.” “It’s like this.” “I was captured and almost burned alive by that damned Saint Uban.” “He whipped me several times and then hung me on a cross.” “Then I passed out.” Raven sighed deeply, his voice choked with emotion, “You can’t imagine what several lashes mean for a boy who’s not even 40!”

Lux: ...

“I really should apologize to you.” – Raven

Lux reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, then took Raven's arm. "You were still unconscious then, but I abandoned you." "That's because I heard that Talon and Hyde were slaughtering Hippocrates." "Please forgive me." "I really couldn't have remained indifferent and stood by and watched."

"Later I arrived in Hippocrates." "But it was too late." "It had become a living hell." "Even my friend, the priest Marantosh, was dead." "I stayed there to help those who had escaped."

"When I returned, you had already set off for Beihai Province."

"Later you went to the capital."

"You've faced so many dangers along the way, and I wasn't there for you."

"I'm really sorry."

Lux said very sincerely.

Raven held the silly woman in his arms tightly, kissing Lux's fragrant hair passionately. "Between the two of us," he said, "do we need to say all this?"

Lux nestled in Raven's arms, finally relaxing. She, too, had just returned from a long journey. "Oh, right," Raven said, "Did you know?" "The Marquis of Baldwin of Mantaire has annexed the province of Evergreen and declared himself—'King of the South'! Meaning 'King of the South'!"

"The country's name is—the Aqva Empire!"

"Along with it, the province of Cartier was also established—the 'Mercenary Kingdom'!"

Lux asked softly.

"what?!"

Raven was taken aback. He cursed, "These traitors to the Heavenly Order! Habs is dead! I haven't even declared myself king yet! And they're already enjoying themselves! Is loyalty so cheap on the Middels Continent?!"

Raven lowered his head and couldn't help but ask again, "Wife, how did you know all this information?"

Lux pursed her red lips. "I just returned from Red Valley Province." "I heard my master perished there, so I went to pay my respects." "South of Red Valley Province lies Mangtail Province and Changxia Province." "Many people escaped from Changxia Province there." "That's why I heard about this." After a pause, Lux continued, "Raven," "the one who killed my master was the Elf Empress Daiyunyi." "I swear to avenge this!" "So this time I came back," "I also wanted to ask you for a favor." "That is, I need a bottle of Doumu Potion." "But don't worry, I know I'm no match for her." "I will definitely not act rashly."

"no problem!"

Raven nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice. In fact, even if Lux hadn't mentioned it, Raven would have saved a bottle of the second batch of Mother of the Battle Potions for her anyway. It was a simple matter for him. As long as the enemy wasn't him, it was fine. Raven smiled, "Wife~~" "I also have something I want to ask of you."

"Alright, alright!" "When did you learn to act cute?!"

Lux said helplessly, "You tell me."

Let's get married.

Raven said seriously, "Nancy has been gone for so many years. I think we can get married. After we get married, I'm willing to go with you to the Elf Empire to take revenge."

Lux knows everything about Raven. And Raven knows Lux just as well. She's more stubborn and resilient than anyone else. Once she's made up her mind, not even ten monsters could sway her. Raven can only resort to a roundabout tactic: marry her to keep her within his territory. As for the hatred, he'll find a way to resolve it little by little later.

He didn't actually care whether or not he killed Dai Yunyi. His only fear was that his secret would be exposed after he met Dai Yunyi.

Even Mr. Krabs, a sixth-tier monster, knew he was the real culprit. Saint Uban, a seventh-tier monster, and Daisy, an eighth-tier monster, couldn't possibly be unaware. Saint Uban hadn't bothered him, which further convinced Raven that the fight between Crouch and Daisy was part of Saint Uban's scheme. Saint Uban had kidnapped him—truly a case of using someone else to do his dirty work!
Whenever he thinks about this, Raven feels inferior to him.

Compared to the methods of these important figures, his methods seemed far too crude.

"Have you met my parents?" "Do you know my family's language?" "Are you going to marry me?"

Lux was much more generous than Raven had expected. She seemed completely unsurprised by Raven's proposal.

"What is your family's language?" Raven asked curiously.

"Walk toward the light."

"Walking towards the light?!" "Wow!"

Raven was genuinely surprised. "This is so much better than all those slogans like 'No Surrender,' 'The Dead Live On,' 'Blood Debts Must Be Amortized,' and 'Willingness to Be Granted'!"

Lux smiled faintly, "Sycophant!"

"Haha," Raven laughed, "I'll take that as a yes!"

Lux sighed softly, somewhat sadly, "My master's body is also gone. I wonder what his last words were."

Raven: ...

"Actually, I wasn't telling the truth just now."

Raven chimed in, "I did see Crouch before he died. He was covered in blood. He gripped me tightly with his blood-stained hands. He told me to promise him that I would marry you, treat you well for the rest of my life, and never leave you."

"That's why I dared to propose to you."

"However, I don't know what you're thinking." "I was afraid you'd refuse." "I was even more afraid of disappointing you, senior." "That's why I didn't dare tell you just now."

Lux was somewhat taken aback, reaching out to wipe away Raven's tears. "Fool." "I've been waiting for this day for so long." "How could I refuse you?" "So this was Master's last wish." "I never imagined that he would still care for me so much and worry about me even on his deathbed."

As she spoke, glistening tears welled up in her beautiful, sapphire-blue eyes and fell silently.

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(End of this chapter)