Her tone was pleading, but the will within it was so strong and unwavering.
Shi Chen looked at Emilia with tenderness. She was so lovable, especially when he was right in front of her and saw her in person.
He made no move; the situation no longer required him to do anything. Emilia's belief had already been passed on to everyone.
Silence enveloped the hall; everyone held their breath, awaiting an answer regarding Emilia's beliefs.
At this moment, one of the members of the Sages' Guild let out a long sigh of relief.
"Lady Emilia, my opinion remains unchanged. Your appearance easily evokes the image of the Witch of Envy, which will undoubtedly give the people a bad impression. In the struggle for the throne, it is difficult to change an unfavorable position."
As the man spoke, he glanced at the time casually, and seeing that the man had no reaction, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He was really afraid of saying something wrong and offending him.
After all, there are already two examples, one alive and one dead.
"..." Emilia pursed her lips, biting them involuntarily because of that person's answer, her expression gloomy.
Shi Chen reached out and took her hand.
Emilia looked at him in surprise, but Shi Chen simply smiled at her.
"but!"
The person suddenly changed the subject: "Interfering in people's hearts is a field that no one is allowed to enter, so you cannot decide how others see you. However, I would like to apologize for my rudeness just now—no, I would like to apologize for my impoliteness, Lady Emilia."
As he spoke, the man stepped forward, knelt down on one knee before Emilia, and offered her the highest salute.
"What's going on?" Emilia looked at him, puzzled.
The person kept their head bowed: "With the power you have shown, Lady Emilia, you could easily turn those who do not obey you into ice sculptures, or even annihilate them outright... But not only did you not do that, you also demanded fairness, which is a very noble act."
"is it?"
Upon hearing his answer, Emilia couldn't contain her joy at being recognized and smiled brightly. Her lips curved slightly, forming a beautiful smile that bloomed like a flower.
The person looked up and saw the smile, and was so amazed that they were stunned.
"Hey, I can't tell if you're really interested in Emilia~" Shichen reminded him.
"Feel sorry......"
The person immediately apologized and looked away: "I just couldn't help it for a moment... It seems that Lady Emilia is indeed a beautiful girl, just as Lady Toki said."
"Oh, you have good taste. I'll allow you to be tempted for a moment."
"Yes."
"Honestly, Shichen, what are you saying~" Emilia rolled her eyes at Shichen playfully.
“Ahem, although there were some twists and turns, it was all explained thoroughly… Lady Emilia, Lord Rotswald, and Lord Toki… is there anything to add?” McCrotov interrupted Toki and Emilia’s flirtatious banter and said.
"There's still a lot I want to say, but I'll stop here," Emilia said, knowing when to stop.
"Then I have nothing more to say." Shi Chen shook his head.
“Then, next up are Lady Felt and Knight Reinhard. Both of them seem interested in participating in the royal selection, so we can make that judgment, right?” Marcus asked Felt and Reinhard.
Ferut couldn't help but glance at Shichen, and seeing him nodding and smiling to cheer her on, she nodded in reply, "Yes, I'll participate."
“Yes, I will obey my master’s wishes,” Reinhard replied calmly.
"Understood. In that case, we can confirm that all the Dragon Maidens have arrived... Is there anything final to add? If Lady Felt has anything to say..."
"Um......"
Ferut did have something to say, but she hesitated and couldn't help but look at Shichen again, her eyes seeking help.
Shi Chen smiled and said, "Felt, don't be afraid. If you have anything to say, just say it. If someone tries to do something to you, I will help you."
"Thank you, big brother!" Felt smiled with relief.
“Time...that’s clearly my duty,” Reinhard said helplessly.
"What can we do? It's because Felt doesn't trust you." Shichen spread his hands.
"You're supposed to be Lady Emilia's knight, after all..."
“My Emilia wouldn’t be so petty, and she knows that I support her the most. She’s kind, so she won’t stand idly by.”
Emilia did not answer, but simply smiled and acknowledged Shichen's words.
However, Shichen had already broken some rules, but no one dared to criticize him unless they wanted to change their minds.
They had already realized that Shi Chen was very protective of his own, and they couldn't afford to offend him.
"So, I only have one idea."
Ferut raised her finger and pointed it to the sky, drawing everyone's attention with an arrogant and unrestrained smile.
Her red pupils shone brightly.
Taking a deep breath, Ferut pointed towards the Sages' Guild: "I hate nobles."
Then it pointed towards the Royal Guard.
"I hate knights too."
Then she opened her arms and tilted her head back.
"I hate kingdoms."
Finally, she lowered her arms, a bright smile spreading across her face as she swept her gaze over everyone.
“I hate everyone in this room, and even the footstools where I'm standing, I hate everything about it, so I'm going to destroy everything... How about that?”
Ferute asked the time with a smug look on his face.
"W-What did you say?!"
"How could someone say something like that at a ceremony where the selection of the king is being decided?!"
"Then what does all the time I've spent working hard mean?!"
Bang bang bang~
The moment interrupted the anger of those around her, who then applauded and cheered her on.
Ferut laughed even harder: "Stop yelling! Can't you speak without us? Let me tell you, your pride and history are utterly ridiculous!"
"what?!"
"Hmph! If I became king, I would destroy everything and knock down those blind fools who can't see the collapse under their feet. That way, the ventilation would definitely improve."
Ferut expressed her thoughts unreasonably and recklessly, and those around her dared not speak out because of Shichen's support.
Mycroft remained calm, even nodding in agreement, before asking Reinhard, "Your master is quite the strong-willed person. What do you think of what she said?"
"Well, what Lady Felt said is no different from dreaming," Reinhard replied with a smile.
“You…!” Ferut glared at him with displeasure.
"but......"
Reinhard's smile remained unchanged: "One day, Lady Felt's words will reach everyone. Until then, it is my duty to provide full support."
"But, Lord Felt's declaration of destruction includes you, doesn't it?"
"The cycle of destruction and regeneration is something Lady Felt will face sooner or later. Until then, I ask for nothing more than to stay by her side and support her." Reinhard bowed slightly, his attitude resolute.
"You really are someone who can be trusted, just like your big brother said," Ferut said, looking at him with a smirk.
"Yes, I am your partner, sir."
"Partner... I still don't trust you enough, but I'll make sure you're well taken care of."
"At your service." Reinhard bowed his head, expressing his loyalty.
Seeing his expression, Phyllis scratched his head helplessly, then looked at the time and grinned.
Chapter 515 Priscilla's Lunar Breasts
With Ferut's announcement, the meeting came to an end.
All five candidates were recognized by everyone.
The head of the Karlsten family, Crusch Karlsten, and her first knight, Felix Argyle of the Blue.
Priscilla Baliel, the Crimson Bride, and her first knight, the one-armed wandering mercenary Al.
Anastasia Hessin, a young foreign merchant guild leader, and her first knight, Julius Jucrius, the finest knight.
Felt, a lost and uncertain royal bloodline, and her first knight, the knight among knights, the swordsman Reinhard van Astrea.
There's also Emilia, the silver-haired half-elf ice witch, and her first knight, Tokiomi, who is fiercely protective and unreasonable.
The deadline is three years later, for the Dragon-Initiating Ceremony to renew the covenant with the dragon. The winner will represent the will of the people of the nation, and the outcome will be determined by the radiance of the Dragon Ball and the guidance of the dragon.
Prior to this, the five candidates for kingship were required to do their utmost to maintain the kingdom's functions within their respective territories and spheres of influence.
And so, the selection process officially began.
......
On the way out of the capital, the five candidates were together, but no one spoke to each other, even though they already knew each other.
Until they left the royal city.
“At that time, we will take our leave first,” Reinhardt said, bidding farewell first.
"Okay, see you next time."
"See you next time? It's surprisingly nice, but next time we'll be enemies." Reinhard said with a hearty smile.
His words elicited a reaction from several of the candidates.
"Enemies aren't something you have to fight to the death with. Becoming king depends on the will and hopes of the people. Excluding other candidates is meaningless, and Emilia wouldn't like that either." Shichen shook his head.
“The will and hopes of the people…you and Lady Emilia have it much harder than we do,” Reinhard said with a smile.
“That’s what makes it challenging. And Emilia will go from zero to gain everyone’s approval. Don’t you think that’s amazing?” Shichen asked with a smile.
"Amazing!" Reinhard expressed his heartfelt respect for the time.
"Shichen, you have too much faith in me." Emilia couldn't help but speak up. She was a little overwhelmed by Shichen's flattery, and blushed, looking embarrassed.
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