A Colossus rushes in at the start

Chapter 305 The Rat King Chooses to Return to His Position

Lu Shang's thinking is brought back to reality from the perspective of swarm networks.

He was in a large hall filled with countless Pulinka people, which, from a human perspective, looked like a swarm of clothed, furry rodents.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall dropped to freezing point. Neither group of alien rats spoke, yet their auras were as fierce as if they were locked in a battle of wits.

Lu Shang's current identity is the fourth young master of a family with ties to the military on an administrative planet of the Prinkia civilization.

Thanks to his family's connections with the military, Lu Shang demonstrated a little military talent and easily won the appreciation of high-ranking military officials, securing a place in a military education facility.

According to Lu Shang's script, he will be a military genius born in the Pulinka civilization, leading the Pulinka civilization to the final victory in this interstellar war.

During the time before entering the military education facility, Lu Shang only needed to wait.

That's how it should have been, but during this period, some unexpected incidents seem to have occurred.

The patriarch of his family, along with him and a large number of gifts, came to another family called Nasu to discuss the annulment of the engagement.

"Hmm, this is the legendary arranged marriage from childhood. This is the first time I've ever seen one..." Lu Shang muttered to himself.

"Brother Fuwa, what do you mean by this?"

The elderly patriarch of the Nasu family, with a displeased expression, pointed with his cane at the large and small packages of gifts, looking at the patriarch of the Fuwa family opposite him.

The head of the Fuwa family didn't mince words, saying frankly, "It's nothing, just a small token of our appreciation."

The patriarch of the Nasu family said, "Is your Fuwa family so ungrateful?"

The head of the Fuwa family said, "No, no, Brother Nasu, you can't say that. This is all for the sake of the future of the young people."

"For the future of young people? That's not what you said when you first discussed this marriage with me, is it?" Chief Nasu asked angrily.

Somewhat guilty, Chief Fuwa replied with a wandering gaze, "Marriage is about matching social status. Even our Fuwa family cares about our reputation. When the engagement was made, I had no idea that the third young lady of the Nasu family would have such a poor personality and abilities. How could a good-for-nothing be worthy of our family's genius?"

"Our clan's Fuwahu has already been selected by the Academy and will be entering the Academy in a while."

Upon hearing Chief Fuwa mention the Academy, Chief Nasu's expression immediately changed. Her gaze shifted to Lu Shang, and her eyes held a hint of...greed?

Even though Lu Shang had experienced so many ups and downs over the years, he still felt extremely uncomfortable being stared at like that.

Chief Nasu turned back, her tone much more amiable than before, "Brother Fuwa, how about we each take a step back on this matter?"

"How so?" Chief Fuwa asked.

Chief Nasu said, "I think this marriage should continue, but the candidates should be changed so that the eldest daughter marries the fourth young master."

"My eldest daughter's mentor is the head of the government and business bureau, so she's practically on the verge of a political career. What do you think..."

As they spoke, Chief Nasu and Chief Fuwa exchanged questioning glances.

Just as Lu Shang was feeling incredibly bored, a voice suddenly broke in.

"That's enough!"

"What do you take me for! A commodity to be traded at will?"

"It's better to cancel this family marriage!"

The group of alien rats looked in the direction of the sound and saw a Princauman with snow-white fur and red eyes standing at the entrance of the hall, glaring at everyone.

Judging from her clothing, she seems to be... a female Prinkian?

To be honest, from a human perspective, these alien rodents all look the same. Lu Shang couldn't tell them apart as "handsome" or "beautiful." If they weren't wearing clothes, he might even mistake their gender based on their appearance alone.

Inside the hall, someone from the Nasu family angrily shouted, "Nasu Ling, can't you see the clan leader is discussing important matters? What kind of behavior is it to barge in and make such a racket? Get back inside right now!"

The white-haired alien rats ignored the tribesman who had shouted and yelled back at the hall.

"Shadow Guard, come out!"

Suddenly, a group of Principes appeared in the hall.

No, these people were already in the hall, but they were wearing optical camouflage uniforms that simulated the environment very well, thus achieving a near-invisibility effect.

Lu Shang had noticed these hidden Prinkians long ago. He thought they were under the command of the Nasu family, but he didn't expect them to be under personal orders.

Upon seeing these intruders suddenly appear in their family hall, the members of the Nasu and Fuwa families were somewhat flustered, especially the Nasu family, who were in their own family compound. Their current feeling was like returning home and suddenly discovering someone hiding in their sofa.

"Who are you people?!"

"These people are... the Shadow Guard of the Independent Merchant Guild?!" The Vva tribesmen who came with Chief Vva recognized the badges worn by these strangers.

The Independent Chamber of Commerce is a super chamber of commerce that has suddenly risen to prominence on the administrative planet in recent years. It spans both the legitimate and criminal worlds, as well as the political and business spheres. There are even rumors that there is an armed force outside the administrative planet.

No one knows who the mastermind behind this super-large business guild is. This person is very mysterious and does not easily reveal his existence. Even the major families on the administrative planet, using the intelligence network they have established for many years, have not been able to find his identity. All they know is that the mastermind is a person who calls himself the "Rat King," and nothing else.

Because of its mysterious nature, the major families on the administrative planet couldn't help but believe that there was a higher-level figure backing it, and they were full of apprehension about this independent business association.

Unexpectedly, the mastermind behind this mysterious independent chamber of commerce is none other than the useless third young lady of the Nasu family!

The people of the Nasu and Fuwa families were deeply shaken!

"Welcome back to the Rat King!" the Shadow Guard shouted in unison.

Those in the Nasu family who had previously openly or secretly looked down on and ridiculed the third young lady of the Nasu family found it difficult to accept this sudden fact.

"What?! Nasuling, you're actually the Rat King of the Independent Merchant Guild?!"

"This is impossible! How could that good-for-nothing third young lady be the Rat King of the Independent Merchant Guild?!"

Throughout the entire Nasu family, the only one in a good mood was the Nasu patriarch. The third young lady, who was considered a waste, was not wasteful at all; she had simply hidden her talents. Now, the Fuwa family had even less reason to oppose the marriage alliance between the two families.

The combination of two geniuses is a win-win situation that the Volva family has no reason to refuse. It is equivalent to the two families jointly possessing these two geniuses, and the benefits involved are enormous.

Chief Nasu gave Chief Fuwa an inquiring look. Chief Fuwa didn't speak, but looked at the third young lady of the Nasu family, with increasing satisfaction.

Unfortunately, the two family patriarchs overlooked one crucial point: Nasu Ling's own thoughts.

Surrounded by a group of Shadow Guards, he walked up to Lu Shang, who hadn't spoken until now, and took out a piece of paper in front of everyone. It was a termination agreement.

Looking at her fiancé, who remained expressionless throughout, Nasuling said proudly, "Fourth Young Master of the Fuwa family, I, Nasuling, know that I am not good enough for you. You are a recommended student by the Academy, and your future is bright."

"Take this termination agreement. From now on, I, Nasuling, will have absolutely no connection with your Fuwa family or your Fuwa household."

(End of this chapter)