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Chapter 288 Will You Marry Rose?

Following Rose's gaze, everyone focused their attention on Wang Xi.

Princess Rose expressed her gratitude to him...

This suggests that Rose's awakening is mostly related to him!
Bai Xue's lips parted slightly, her eyes filled with disbelief. This older sister had been asleep for many years, and the Barn royal family had been at a loss. How could this guy have awakened her so easily?

Is it...

Is Kai Farrell the prophesied "savior" who awakened Rose with a "kiss of true love"?
Everyone was astonished and, without prior agreement, came to the same conclusion as Bai Xue.

At this moment, Bai Xue turned her head again and stared intently at the woman dressed in black gauze:
"Queen Frey is long dead. Who are you? And what is your purpose in doing all this?!"

Before the Black Queen could speak, Rose sighed and explained, "She is the Queen Mother's obsession, a bizarre being born after being corrupted and possessed by darkness."

"?!"

As if struck by lightning, the snow fell silently.

The Black Queen "Frei," whose identity has been exposed, revealed a slightly crazed smile on her face.

Black mist surged around her, her voice indifferent: "Bai Xue, everything I've done is for you... and also to correct this distorted world."

Frey looked at Snow White and Rose:
“When George III abandoned me, you two were very young… His so-called love was so cheap that he could marry Adele in the blink of an eye.”

“I watched helplessly as my child was ‘cared for’ and raised by another woman. This pain and betrayal must be repaid…”

"Snow White, you should have inherited my power and worked with me to rebuild this corrupt monarchy. Unfortunately, you have never been able to make up your mind, so I can only push you from behind and guide you slowly."

Fortunately, it's not too late!

Her tone grew increasingly high-pitched, carrying a morbid fanaticism. Clearly, this resentment and obsession had been amplified infinitely under the corruption and darkness, completely distorting her mind.

"Mother..."

Rose called out sadly, her voice heavy with sorrow.

She slowly raised her hand, and a pure, rose-colored light gathered in her palm.

"The kind and gentle mother I remember is long gone. You are nothing but a lingering phantom of her."

As she spoke, Rose's gaze sharpened.

"To let her truly rest in peace, and to stop you from continuing to harm my family and kingdom... vanish."

Before she finished speaking, countless thorny vines covered with red roses howled and lashed at the Black Queen like a swarm of pythons.

Frey let out a cold laugh, and the black mist instantly condensed into a circle, blocking the wave formed by the rose thorns.

boom! boom! boom!
Two powerful forces collided violently.

A fierce wind blew through the courtyard, cracking the edge of the fountain and splashing water everywhere. The exquisite cobblestone path cracked and collapsed.

Even the abandoned attic was on the verge of collapse.

Wang Xi turned around, and with a flap of his dragon wings, he wrapped his arms around Princess Lucy's waist and carried her away from the battlefield, placing her on the edge of the area.

"Mr. Kai, how could things have turned out like this..."

Lucy's face turned deathly pale as she stared blankly at the massive battle. Countless thorns danced wildly in the black mist, turning the area into a scene of utter devastation in an instant.

Wang Xi didn't know how to comfort her, so he simply patted Lucy's shoulder gently.

Then they returned to the battlefield.

Boom! !

Pure life energy clashed fiercely with cursed black magic, erupting in blinding light and deafening roar.

Both are "Disaster Hunter" level combatants, but Rose has just awakened and her power has not yet fully recovered. She is faintly suppressed by the black mist.

Wang Xi frowned slightly.

He shouldn't rashly intervene.

"Bai Xue, what are you waiting for?"

At this moment, Queen Melania urged in a deep voice.

She didn't show much surprise at the exposure of the Black Queen Frey, clearly knowing her identity from the beginning.

It could even be said that the Black Queen Frey's disguise as her maid was a conspiracy orchestrated by the two of them.

"me……"

Bai Xue's expression shifted and struggled, the veins on her fingers gripping the sword bulging.

"Now that things have come to this, do you think there's any way to turn back?"

Melania said sternly.

"Only by killing Rose and controlling Lucy can we have a chance of survival. Don't let your mother and me down, Snow White!"

"……ah!!"

The snow, which had been suppressed for so long, roared out in a fit of rage.

His expression was ferocious, and his eyes were bloodshot.

The black apple pendant on his body seemed to have undergone a strange change due to his intense emotional fluctuations.

wow-

The black apple flew up, hovering in front of the white snow, and suddenly burst out with a chilling black light.

Its surface, as if kneaded by an invisible hand, twisted and bulged strangely, quickly piecing together a blurry and hideous human face.

Blood streamed from its seven orifices, and it roared silently from its open mouth. An evil aura rapidly spread, engulfing the snow-covered landscape—

The light inside and outside the courtyard also dimmed.

It was as if this area had been dragged into eternal night.

"Oh my God……"

"What happened?!"

King George III, Aladdin, Adele, and others who rushed to the courtyard had drastically changed expressions.

Aladdin's magic lamp shone brightly, attempting to dispel the darkness. Adele's magic mirror also appeared, its surface rippled violently, creating a safe haven for everyone.

King George III exclaimed in shock, "Snow White!"

But it was too late to stop it.

The dark power surged into Snow White's body like a burst dam.

"Ugh—ah!!!"

He let out a painful roar as his body was enveloped in a thick, swamp-like darkness. Drops of blood splattered out, only to be ignited into sparks by an unseen force.

Snow White's once beautiful long, black, curly hair was gradually dyed gray-white, her azure eyes were replaced by unfathomable blackness, and irregular patterns like cracked porcelain appeared on her skin—she was no longer Prince Snow White.

Wang Xi looked closely and his pupils contracted slightly.

"Ash Prince Snow White (Heavily Corrupted/Nemesis/Skeleton/Hero)"

Under the influence of the Black Apple, Snow White transformed into the "Prince of Ashes," emanating a chilling aura and gaining a significant boost in strength, breaking through to the "Disaster Hunter" level.

This is trouble...

The Ash Prince slowly raised his head, his dark eyes sweeping across the entire scene before finally settling on George III and Adele, a cold smile curving his lips.

On the other side, Rose's defeat became increasingly apparent in her battle against the Black Queen Frey.

bass! !

A thin black line broke through the barrier of the rose thorns, spreading across her cheek and causing her to pause.

Frey seized the opening, grinned maliciously, and immediately conjured a dark claw.

wow-

boom! ! !
At the critical moment, a golden flame figure blocked Rose's path, causing her to pause in surprise.

The enormous dragon wings overlapped, radiating golden light, forcefully blocking the attack of the black mist's claws.

Rose stared blankly at the handsome face so close to her.

Wang Xi frowned, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes.

Frey's dark magic contained a powerful curse, and even with multiple protective marks, he still suffered minor injuries.

'After all, it's power at the "Disaster Hunter" level...'

Wang Xi sighed secretly.

He quietly took out Occam's Razor and said in a deep voice to the eldest princess of the Rose Palace before him:

"Your Highness Rose, the curse on you has not yet been completely removed. Please allow me to lend you another helping hand."

"gentlemen……"

Rose opened her mouth.

Then she saw the young man wave gently at her.

An invisible force swept by.

laugh!laugh!laugh!
Rose seemed to hear a few crisp sounds in her ears, and the three stubborn curses that were wrapped around her suddenly disappeared!

boom--

A glint flashed in Rose's eyes, and her gradually weakening aura surged once again.

Wow!

Countless thicker thorns grew out from around the two of them, their surfaces blooming with incomparably beautiful red roses.

In just a few breaths, the entire courtyard was covered with thorns and roses, transforming it into a sea of ​​flowers.

The restless black mist was immediately suppressed and forced to retreat into a corner.

"It's really you..."

Black Queen Frey stared intently at the golden flame figure in the center of the flower field, her tone chilling.

"You are the person foretold in the prophecy!"

"What good are prophecies? In the face of absolute power, they are ultimately nothing but illusions!"

At this moment, the Ash Prince roared and, wielding his sword shrouded in black mist, left a trail of afterimages as he charged straight at Wang Xi and Rose.

"You two should die!"

Miso!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The ashen sword flashed like a bolt of lightning, easily tearing apart the thorny roses that tried to intercept it.

He was determined to kill his sister Rose and that hateful Kai Farrell.

"Aladdin, Adele." George III frowned and ordered in a deep voice, "Make your move."

Although he didn't know why Bai Xue had become like this, he knew that if he didn't stop her, it would inevitably lead to disaster.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Aladdin, the Grand Preceptor, wore a solemn expression. His magic lamp flashed, and thick blue smoke billowed from its spout, condensing in mid-air into a massive, giant hand that lunged at the Ash Prince. Queen Adele's magic mirror also rose into the air, its surface emitting a cold beam of light. As the beam flew, it split into six, forming a six-pointed star cage.

"Ha-hoo!!"

The Ash Prince roared like a beast, his sword spewing black smoke as he easily tore apart Aladdin's blue mist giant hand and Adele's mirror cage with two diagonal slashes.

He was incredibly fast, arriving in front of Wang Xi in the blink of an eye, and then raised his hand to deliver another vertical slash.

The power contained in this strike was terrifying.

Wang Xi wasn't entirely confident he could take the hit head-on.

But he remained calm and quietly activated "Zeno's Tortoise".

hum-

As the phantom image of the little turtle appeared.

The space around his body seemed to be infinitely divided. The terrifying black sword light was clearly within reach, yet it seemed to be separated by the ends of the earth, forever unable to truly touch Wang Xi's body.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wang Xi once again used the "Zeno's Tortoise" exclusive mark, "Flying Arrow Unmoved".

hum! !

Without warning, the Ash Prince, who had been holding his sword, retreated to a position dozens of meters away from where he had been.

"?!"

The Ash Prince paused slightly, seemingly not yet having reacted.

Wang Xi raised his arm, spread his five fingers, and made a grasping motion towards Bai Xue: "Imprisonment."

——"The World of Looms (Branding)"

Invisible magical threads wove into a net, causing the Ash Prince's body to stiffen.

He was fighting an enemy of a higher level, so this kind of control wouldn't last long; it might only last a few seconds or even a second.

However, the two top-tier "Grand Master" level warriors, Aladdin and Queen Adele, keenly seized the opportunity.

They unleashed their full magical power.

The lamp's light surged, and the blue mist spewing from the spout transformed into a massive, faceless, half-giant that crashed down upon the Ash Prince.

Adele's magic mirror beam reappeared, splitting into a six-pointed star cage.

With the combined efforts of the three, the Ash Prince was finally trapped inside.

The blue mist giant descended from the sky, pressed down on Snow White's arms, causing her to lower her body and kneel on the ground.

boom! !

The six-pointed star cage gradually tightened, and Bai Xue, with disheveled hair, struggled and roared frantically. The black aura and sparks emanating from his body constantly impacted the cage, creating a thunderous roar, but for the time being, he could not break through.

"Dragon Dance".

Wang Xi seized the opportunity and recited a spell using his fingers.

The hundred-meter-long black dragon above the palace reappeared, spewing out countless pale white sword beams from its mouth.

"The Sword Prison of Awakening of Insects".

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
"Ah-"

The Ash Prince roared in agony, his body trembling, the black aura around him flickering erratically.

Just as Wang Xi and his two companions were doing their best to suppress the Ash Prince, the battle between Rose and the Black Queen was also nearing its end.

Rose had her six curses removed by Wang Xi, and her strength was mostly restored. However, the Black Queen, whose body was corrupted and possessed by darkness, was ultimately no match for her.

The rose thorns, like a persistent, malignant sore, continuously entangled, pierced, and purified the black mist surrounding her.

"It's over, Mother..."

Rose watched Frey's power grow weaker and her form become more and more ethereal, her eyes filled with deep sorrow.

Frey's figure fluctuated violently in the black mist. In the last moment before her power was about to completely dissipate, her eyes, which were filled with resentment and obsession, regained a moment of clarity, as if clearing away layers of fog.

She looked at Snow White kneeling on the ground, and then at Rose standing atop the thorns, her white dress fluttering.

The tenderness and guilt that once belonged to Queen Frey flashed across her illusory face.

"I'm sorry... my children."

A barely audible sigh, carrying endless longing and relief, dissipated in the wind.

Immediately afterwards, her entire body completely disintegrated, turning into wisps of black smoke, leaving no trace.

The suffocating darkness and oppressive atmosphere in the courtyard dissipated considerably.

Rose, suppressing her grief, raised her hand and waved it towards her younger brother, Snow White, who had fallen into darkness.

slam-la-

Countless roses and thorns surged one after another, like an endless tide, engulfing the Ash Prince.

Finally, the thorns intertwined to form a rose cottage, trapping him inside completely.

Everything fell silent.

The courtyard was a mess, and everyone looked at each other in silence.

At this moment, Wang Xi noticed something and said in a deep voice, "The White Queen Melania is missing..."

"Ok?"

Everyone looked to one side, but it was empty.

“Melana!” George III said through gritted teeth.

Although the exact details of the incident are still unclear, the White Queen is certainly implicated.

"Aladdin, after him!"

King George III's face turned ashen, and he immediately gave an order to the royal advisor. Aladdin bowed to the king, held the magic lamp, and leaped into the air on a cloud of blue smoke, chasing after him out of the courtyard.

...

...

That night.

King George III, Queen Adele, Beth, and Wang Xi, among others, gathered in the banquet hall.

The lights flickered.

King Barn, seated on his throne, looked tired, but more so with lingering fear and gratitude.

He stood up and solemnly patted Wang Xi on the chest in salute:

"Your Excellency Gai, you not only awakened my eldest daughter Rose, but also subdued the crazed Snow White in the midst of danger. The Barn royal family will never forget this kindness!"

Queen Adele also rose and gracefully curtsied.

Then, George III took a deep breath and looked down at his eldest daughter, Rose, who sat at the head of the table.

After much deliberation, I solemnly announce:
"It seems that Lord Gai is the 'savior' foretold in the prophecy. If it weren't for 'true love,' how could he have awakened Rose..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xi had a bad feeling.

Princess Rose of the Roses remained seated with an air of composure, but a subtle, enigmatic smile flickered in her eyes as she looked at him.

"The wedding preparations for Snow White and Princess Pearl are almost complete, but... given Snow White's current condition, the wedding may not be able to proceed smoothly."

"George III said in a deep voice."

"In that case, would Lord Gai be willing to marry Rose and become a prince of my Kingdom of Barn?"

When this statement came out, everyone was lost.

All eyes in the hall were once again focused on Wang Xi, filled with surprise and envy.

Only Queen Beth and Princess Lucy had furrowed brows and anxious expressions in their eyes.

Wang Xi thought to himself, "Just as I suspected."

He stood up to meet everyone's gaze, calmly shook his head, and said, "Your Majesty George, there may be some misunderstanding. I am not the so-called 'savior' in the prophecy, nor did I awaken Princess Rose with the 'kiss of true love'."

"I only managed to remove the curse from Princess Rose by chance by mastering a special kind of magic."

"Ok?"

King George III and his wife Adele exchanged a glance.

Both of them looked puzzled.

Not a "true love's kiss"?
how can that be!

Queen Adele asked the princess softly, "Rose, is that so?"

However, Rose smiled.

Under Wang Xi's astonished gaze, he shook his head.

“Mr. Kai kissed me.”

Rose said softly.

"He's the one I want."

King George III, Adele, and everyone else were taken aback.

So, is Kai lying?
Why did he do this? Was it an excuse he made to avoid marrying Rose?
When faced with numerous questioning gazes, Wang Xi opened his mouth, but found himself speechless.

No.

I really didn't kiss her.

Princess Rose seems so innocent and pure, but I never expected her to be so cunning. I kindly saved her, and she turned around and slandered me!
Wang Xike doesn't indulge her.

"Okay, I did kiss her."

He shrugged, spread his hands, and sighed.

"When I stumbled upon the thorn cottage deep in the garden and saw Princess Rose, I was instantly captivated by her beauty. Unable to resist, I offended her... And what's more, I did something even worse—I secretly violated her—"

"Gai Farrell!"

Rose stood up abruptly, blushing, and called for a stop.

She glared at Wang Xi with her beautiful eyes, a veiled threat in her gaze.

"..."

The hall fell into a deathly silence.

How dare Kai Farrell?!

King George III and Queen Adele were both stunned.

Queen Beth and Princess Lucy both opened their mouths, looking at the young man in disbelief.

"Ahem." Rose broke the silence first, saying, "We'll talk about the wedding later... Mr. Kai, please come out with me for a moment, I have something to ask you first."

(End of this chapter)