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Chapter 289 Third Tier Legendary Treasure Chest

Wang Xi silently followed Rose, and the two walked out of the banquet hall and onto the covered bridge outside.

Bathed in moonlight, the princess, dressed in a white dress, shone with brilliance, her beauty beyond compare.

She stopped, but didn't turn around. Her clear voice broke the silence of the night: "Mr. Kai, what exactly was that magic that lifted the curse from me?"

Wang Xi raised an eyebrow. He had expected that this cunning princess would first question him about the lies he had deliberately fabricated in the banquet hall.

I never expected that this would be the first question she asked.

He shook his head slightly, the moonlight illuminating his sharply defined profile, a subtle, enigmatic smile playing at the corners of his lips:

“Your Highness Rose, everyone has their own secrets, and I am no exception. As for magic... let’s just say it’s a unique ‘weapon’ I rely on when I travel the world.”

"..."

Upon hearing this, Rose finally turned around slowly.

She wasn't displeased; instead, she nodded thoughtfully. "I was presumptuous. In any case, thank you... If it weren't for your appearance, I would probably still be asleep, powerless to undo all this."

"Your Highness is serious."

Wang Xi readily accepted the gratitude, then changed the subject: "If needed, I can continue to remove the remaining curse from Your Highness's body..."

“No need.” Rose shook her head, interrupting him with a calm and confident tone. “You removed the most stubborn curses from me. Now, my power has recovered to seventy or eighty percent. It’s only a matter of time before I can completely remove them.”

She raised her hand, a wisp of black mist swirling around her fingertips, which was then crushed by even more powerful magic.

A brief silence flowed under the moonlight.

Rose looked up at Wang Xi and spoke again:
"You...you really don't want to stay here?"

She took a step forward, the moonlight outlining her perfect figure, her tone softening slightly:

"If you are willing, you can enter into a marriage contract with me. Even if I inherit the throne in the future, I have no intention of being a queen sitting on the throne... All the power and resources of the Kingdom of Barn can be used by you. This is something that many people dream of."

However, Wang Xi's eyes remained unwavering, displaying only understanding and calmness.

He met Rose's gaze and smiled:
“Your Highness, I'm sure you can see from your perspective that we are the same kind of people—the allure of power is nothing to either of us. We are both pursuing strength, for that is the only eternal truth.”

"..."

Rose gave him a deep look.

Her gaze held a hint of appreciation, and an understanding that she had anticipated. She didn't try to persuade her further, but instead, a very faint and beautiful smile curved her lips:

"Is that so... I understand."

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The following day, in the royal council chamber.

The Barn royal family's generous rewards included mountains of gold and silver jewels, rare magical materials, lost secret texts, and fiefdoms and titles...

Wang Xi declined all offers.

He even gave up the chance to rise to the top by marrying the eldest princess, so these mundane things could not move him.

Ultimately, before King George III, Queen Adele the Mirror, Queen Beth the Red, and others, he made only one request:
That is to ask Queen Adele to use her "magic mirror" to divine the whereabouts of her companions Godariel, Pinocchio, and Miss Dorothy.

A complex emotion flashed in George III's eyes at such a "simple" request.

There was both praise and a sense of relief.

After all, if Wang Xizhen were to become a prince, his immense power would be a huge variable in the royal power structure.

"Adele, what do you mean?"

The king looked at his wife.

Queen Adele smiled and nodded, saying, "Mr. Gai has been kind to the Kingdom of Barn, so this is not a difficult matter. I will do my best."

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That night, in the Red Queen's temporary palace.

The candlelight flickered, illuminating Beth's radiant face. She leaned languidly against Wang Xi, her fingertips unconsciously twirling a strand of his dark hair, her eyes holding a complex expression.
“Gai, you refused to marry Princess Rose, and you also refused the gifts from King George III…”

She leaned closer, her warm breath, carrying the scent of alcohol, brushing against Wang Xi's ear: "Aren't you even a little bit tempted?"

Wang Xi lowered his head and kissed her smooth forehead, his deep voice tinged with laughter:

"Your Majesty, can't you give me what George III could give me?"

Upon hearing this, Beth was taken aback.

A blush rose on her fair cheeks, and her eyes shone with a satisfied smile as she offered a kiss: "Of course."

After another exhilarating mountain climb.

Beth was breathing heavily, but her voice carried a hint of disappointment and guilt:

"I promised to help you find your companions, but I never heard from you... In the end, I had to rely on Queen Adele's magic mirror. I'm sorry, Kai."

She pouted slightly, like a child who had failed to keep a promise.

Wang Xi's heart softened, and he tightened his embrace, gently rubbing his chin against the top of her head: "Don't say that, Your Majesty. The fairyland is vast and mysterious, and finding someone is like finding a needle in a haystack. You don't need to blame yourself."

In his comforting embrace and gentle words, Beth's melancholy gradually dissipated, leaving only warmth in her heart.

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The next day arrived in the blink of an eye.

Wang Xi is comforting little Princess Lucy in the garden.

A court attendant hurried over and bowed respectfully to Wang Xi and Lucy: "Grand Master Gai, Your Highness Lucy. Her Majesty Queen Adele has requested our presence regarding a divination, and the result has been obtained."

Lucy wiped away her tears with her handkerchief and whispered, "Mr. Kai, you should go ahead and get busy."

Wang Xi nodded to Lucy, then got up and followed the servants away.

Queen Adele was waiting in a secret room.

The enclosed room was bizarre and wonderful, with countless mirrors of different sizes and shapes embedded in the walls and ceiling, reflecting a mesmerizing light.

Adele stood quietly before the largest oval magic mirror in the center, its surface shimmering with an eerie luster like rippling water.

“Mr. Kai, you’ve arrived.” Adele turned to face Wang Xi, her expression more serious than usual. “The Magic Mirror has reflected the whereabouts of your companion.”

"Where are they?"

Wang Xi asked in a deep voice.

Queen Adele pointed to the changing light and shadow in the magic mirror, which finally settled on a vast, strange, and colorful land.

There were huge sunflower fields, a moving castle, gleaming yellow brick roads, and an emerald-colored city skyline shrouded in haze.

"Your companions are now in the Kingdom of Oz. The Magic Mirror indicates that they seem to be involved in the turmoil of that land."

The Kingdom of Oz?

Wang Xi's eyes narrowed.

But it's all good, at least we've found Godariel and Pinocchio's whereabouts.

Moreover, the promise I made to Miss Alice has finally come to fruition. Miss Dorothy is also in the Kingdom of Oz, so I can go and find her along the way.

And then there's the Western witch, Sybil.

Wang Xi suppressed his turbulent thoughts and bowed deeply to Empress Jing: "Thank you, Your Majesty. This is of utmost importance to me."

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Projection hosted

World: Fairy Tale

Exploration: 41.5%

"Legendary Status: 82 (You defeated Snow White, the First Knight of Barn, in a public duel, and then hunted down the traitor Bluebeard Rais and the sea witch Ursula, rescuing the mermaid princess Pearl and earning the respect of the Barn royal family... You awakened Princess Rose of the Rose and saved the Barn royal family. The name 'Grand Mage Gai' spread throughout the Chessboard Kingdom, and even the neighboring kingdoms of Atlantis and Oz have heard of it.)" "Retirement Preview: You temporarily bid farewell to Queen Beth, Princess Lucy, and Princess Rose, and left the Kingdom of Barn.

"You returned to Dawn Forest and informed Alice of Miss Dorothy's whereabouts."

"Alice has decided to travel with you to the Kingdom of Oz to find her sister Dorothy. The Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, and the Rabbit Gentleman, members of the 'Mad Tea Party,' are also joining the party because they are worried about Alice."

"You have arrived safely in the Kingdom of Oz. You have learned that Prince Edward is preparing a grand ball, inviting men and women with magical talent from all over the country to attend."

"Those chosen by him will have the opportunity to meet the supreme ruler, the Archmage Oz, and make a wish."

"Countless young men and women flocked to Emerald City."

"You and Alice have decided to travel to the Emerald City, hoping to find Godariel, Pinocchio, and Dorothy amidst its splendor."

"As expected, you have encountered them here. However, the four witches have also gathered here, and a battle is imminent."

"You discovered that a deeper conspiracy was hidden behind the Emerald City Ball. Unexpectedly, the mastermind appeared and defeated you with overwhelming power, killing you in the sky above Emerald City."

"Alice, Godariel, Pinocchio, and others were corrupted by your death, but they were still no match for the mastermind behind it all, and ultimately met a tragic end..."

"In the near future, Prince Edward announces that the Kingdom of Oz has created the magical artifact 'The Wishing Machine.' And your and your companions' corpses have become nourishment for the 'Wishing Machine.'"

"The kingdoms of Atlantis and Chessboard were destroyed one after another, and the kingdom of Oz unified Wonderland with the help of the Wishing Machine."

Wang Xi opened his eyes in his room at the student villa.

A strange look appeared on his face.

What nonsense...

Is the Kingdom of Oz really that complicated?
Not only did the four witches gather, but the so-called "mastermind" was also able to easily kill him.

'At least a "Disaster Hunter" level combatant.'

Wang Xi said secretly.

He wasn't too worried.

After all, they've made significant gains in the world of fairy tales this time, and their strength will definitely improve once they've digested the experience.

When the time comes again, Wang Xi is fully confident that he can reverse the original bad ending.

'only……'

Wang Xi thought of the "Wishing Machine" mentioned in the "Seclusion Preview," and this thing seemed to be more than just a simple device.

'Since things have come to this, let's draw the cards first.'

With only this much information, he still couldn't figure out the situation, so Wang Xi simply gave instructions in his mind.

However, before Chaos could draw from the card pool in his mind, a message popped up:
You have obtained a "Legendary Chest"!

"Turn on?"

'Legendary Treasure Chest...'

Wang Xi was slightly startled.

"Yes, we've accomplished quite a bit in the world of fairy tales this time, accumulating 82 points of legendary status."

Based on his previous experiences obtaining "Legendary Treasure Chests," Wang Xi came to a conclusion:
The first tier of treasure chests grants 20 Legendary Points.

The second tier of treasure chests grants 40 Legendary Points.

The third tier of treasure chests costs 80 Legendary Points.

Wang Xi pondered for a moment, then thought to himself:

'Turn it on.'

clang-

In my mind, a treasure chest popped out, its lid opened, and a blinding light shone from within.

Please choose one of the following five rewards:

"1. 100,000 grams of magic stone"

"II. Wild Card (Choose one from Aurora Sword Technique, Mental Storm, or Instant Death Lightning)"

"3. Fashion Cards (will change the appearance and effect of Wild Cards to some extent)"

"IV. Black Blind Box (One unknown wild card will be randomly drawn)"

"V. Evolutionary Blind Box (A significant scene will be extracted from this process, undergoing an unknown evolution, and a brand new wild card will be obtained)"

Looking at the prompts, Wang Xi discovered that there was another new option for the third-tier legendary treasure chest.

Evolution of blind boxes?

He fell into thought.

The first item, 1000 grams of magic stones, seemed like a lot, but in reality, it was only equivalent to 10 million credits, which didn't interest Wang Xi at all.

As for the three wild cards in the second item, they come from Snow White, Melanie the White Queen, and Sybil the Witch of the West, and are all purple-quality skill cards.

Wang Xi also looked down on it.

He tentatively decided on the third and fourth options, and carefully examined the fifth option.

As Wang Xi focused his attention on the "evolutionary blind box," he saw three illusions.

These are scenes of Aladdin holding up the "magic lamp," Adele holding the "magic mirror," and Snow White touching the "apple" when she turns into the Ash Prince.

"Choose one to capture this momentous scene and transform it into a brand new wild card (black)."

Wang Xi had a strong premonition.

The value of this "evolutionary blind box" is probably immeasurable. Otherwise, why would it only appear in the third tier of legendary treasure chests?

This is a very simple truth.

'I choose option five: the evolution of blind boxes.'

Wang Xi made the decision.

'Capture the third frame, the "apple".'

As the order is issued.

In Wang Xi's mind, a palm-sized white cube flew out of the treasure chest.

Inside the cube, the moment Snow White turns evil is played repeatedly, with the image freezing on a close-up of the black apple.

Ultimately, countless unfamiliar images related to "Apple" appeared and overlapped together.

hum-

"Newton's Apple (Unknown Card)"

"Quality: Black 1-star (unique/unclassifiable/upgradable)"

"A certain great scientist was inspired by something and thus created a law called 'universal gravitation'."

This fruit does not grow from ordinary wood, but is a paradoxical seed that collapses from the 'singularity of cognition'. If gravity is a scar on spacetime, then black holes... are nothing more than the movement of the universe curling back into its womb.

"When the first apple breaks free from the branch and falls to the ground, it tears not only the stem but also the veil that obscures the truth."

—Gravity and enlightenment are its mission.

"After use, you will hold this 'apple,' which can be used to create gravitational waves and distort the gravitational field, or you can place it close to your forehead to receive inspiration from the void."

Another top-tier black card!
Wang Xi looked at the wild card that appeared in front of him and couldn't help but show a happy expression.

Compared to the four black cards currently held: "Chekhov's Spear", "Occam's Razor", "Pinocchio's Heart" and "Zeno's Tortoise".

This "Newton's Apple" seems to possess two conceptual capabilities simultaneously!

Gravity and Inspiration!
What will happen if I upgrade it to full stars?

Wang Xi suddenly had an idea.

I was filled with anticipation.

(End of this chapter)