Chapter 160: The Real and Fake Wife
As per Kailun’s request, Rose donned an elegant dress that accentuated her noble aura.
However, her sullen expression, reminiscent of a forlorn maiden, somewhat ruined the effect.
Holding a delicate teapot, she approached them gracefully.
“Your… Your Majesty?”
Duke Pit stared at Rose, dumbfounded. He had never expected to see her here, especially in such an unfathomable way.
The shock was so profound that Duke Pit’s mind went blank.
The noble figure he admired was now reduced to a mere servant. A sense of disillusionment washed over him.
He had been so close to claiming this “wife” as his own, only to have this young man snatch her away.
Anger surged within Duke Pit. He glanced at his guards, contemplating his next move.
‘The people across from me are just two fourth-rank mages. If I knock them unconscious or kill them, maybe I can take Her Majesty and elope…’
Dangerous thoughts filled his mind. Rose’s presence had clouded his judgment.
However, he quickly abandoned the idea. He believed that Rose must have a reason for doing this. Her Majesty must have a deeper meaning.
Rose froze, almost dropping the teapot when she realized her subordinate had recognized her.
“Oh? Do you know each other?”
Kailun looked at Duke Pit with a curious gaze. “This is my new escort. She needed money to bury her father, so she came to me. I asked her about her family, but she’s quite cold and refused to tell me anything. If you know, please tell me. It might make our transaction go more smoothly.”
Duke Pit felt relieved upon hearing Kailun’s words. They indirectly confirmed that Rose had approached Kailun with a purpose.
Although he was still uncomfortable, it was better than Rose willingly becoming an escort.
“I apologize. I thought she looked like a friend of mine, but after taking a closer look, I realized there are some differences. In my impression, my friend is noble, elegant, and omnipotent. She is the ruler of everything.”
He intended to flatter Rose and gain her favor.
However, he didn’t know that his words not only failed to win Rose’s favor but actually made her dislike him even more.
After all, he was implying that the current Rose was insignificant, which wasn’t a compliment to her.
“If I have the opportunity, I’d like to see what this ‘ruler’ you speak of looks like. By the way, your friend wouldn’t happen to be Queen Rose, would she?”
After Rose finished pouring tea for Anna, Kailun pulled her onto his lap. “This girl is quite attractive though. Her face and figure are both outstanding. As an escort, she’s very satisfying.”
Rose: “…”
If the gap in their strength wasn’t so huge, she would have jumped up and slapped Kailun.
She should have given up on attacking the Madden and Kaz Kingdoms and focused on destroying the Xiya Kingdom instead, eliminating Kailun’s family in the process.
Just a month ago, the chaotic situation in the Xiya Kingdom posed no threat to her. But in just one month, the situation had changed drastically.
One wrong move, and she had missed her chance forever.
Holding the teapot, Rose felt a sense of despair.
Compared to Rose, Duke Pit’s face had completely darkened.
After all, in his eyes, Queen Rose was his intended prey, and now she was sitting on someone else’s lap.
The most important thing was that this person was even younger than Rose and far more handsome than him, which made him even more jealous.
“May I ask your name?”
Driven by jealousy and fear, Duke Pit asked Kailun’s name again.
Kailun, his hands occupied, shook his head. “There’s no need to know who I am. Edlin has something to attend to today, so I’m in charge of this transaction.”
After speaking, Kailun patted Rose’s butt and said, “What are you looking at me for? Can’t you see Duke Pit’s teacup is still empty? Go, pour him some tea.”
Although he told Rose to pour tea for Duke Pit, Kailun continued to hold her slender waist, clearly not intending to let her go.
“Oh.”
Rose responded awkwardly. Feeling embarrassed, she looked at Duke Pit coldly.
“Hand me your cup. I’ll pour you some tea.”
Despite being Kailun’s escort, she ordered Duke Pit with an authoritative tone.
Kailun ignored her rude behavior, acting as if nothing had happened.
The two warriors standing by the door thought Duke Pit would be angry, but he stood up excitedly and pushed his cup towards Rose. “Thank you.”
“…”
Seeing their superior’s sycophantic smile, the two seventh-rank warriors fell silent.
Duke Pit realized something was wrong, but he didn’t intend to correct it. The honor of having Queen Rose personally pour him tea wasn’t something everyone could have.
“Glug, glug, glug~”
After filling half the cup with tea, Duke Pit took it back.
He saw Kailun and the blue-haired girl take a sip, so he carefully took a small sip.
“Why is this tea cold?” The coldness made Duke Pit frown.
“Is it cold? How could you be so careless? You actually served cold tea to our guest! Go and make a pot of hot tea.”
Kailun slapped Rose’s butt again, shooing her away.
Sensing Kailun’s dismissal, Rose shot him a resentful look.
She wasn’t the main attraction today. Kailun had only called her out to confuse Duke Pit.
He bombarded Duke Pit with a series of questions, preventing him from thinking clearly.
Under Rose’s influence, Duke Pit had already fallen into his rhythm.
If Kailun just wanted to torture Duke Pit, he had a thousand ways to do it. But the question he needed to consider was how to satisfy Anna.
In the end, Kailun chose to give Duke Pit a taste of his own medicine. He would not only snatch Rose away in front of him but also prepare a suitable “wife” for him.
After a friendly discussion with Anna, she had chosen a special type of gorilla.
This type of gorilla was incredibly strong, with the strength of a third-rank warrior in adulthood.
Since they were all female, they could be considered “wives.”
Looking at Duke Pit across from him, Kailun couldn’t help but feel a bit of pity.
“Um, I have a small request. I wonder if you could grant it. I’m willing to offer ten thousand gold coins.”
After Rose left, Duke Pit asked tentatively.
“No, she’s my escort, someone who signed a contract with me. You can’t buy her with money.”
Kailun chuckled, his eyes narrowed.
Duke Pit’s desire for Queen Rose was even stronger than he had expected. This made things easier. He would invite Rose to watch the show later.
“That’s a pity. It’s hard to find another escort as beautiful as her in the entire kingdom.”
Duke Pit sighed and took another sip of the cold tea to calm himself.
Then, the two sides continued to negotiate the details of the transaction. In just half an hour, they signed the follow-up contract.
“Happy cooperation. I believe our transaction today will definitely enhance the friendship between the Xiya Kingdom and the Rose Kingdom. I heard that you like married women, Duke Pit, so I’ve prepared a few wives of important figures for you. I hope you like them.”
As the meeting drew to a close, Kailun stood up with Anna.
“Those are just rumors. Don’t take them seriously.” Duke Pit waved his hand dismissively.
“Really? Don’t want them? They’re very big wives, you know.”
Kailun gestured exaggeratedly, emphasizing the “big” part. Of course, he was referring to their physical size.
Duke Pit: “This…”
“Philip, take Duke Pit there. And keep it confidential. Don’t let anyone know.”
Kailun looked at Philip and gave him the order.
“Understood. I’ll make sure to keep it confidential. I guarantee no one else will know.”
Philip bowed to Kailun and then said to Duke Pit, “Please be at ease, Duke. Our Master just wants you to enjoy yourself here, making it convenient for future transactions.”
He rubbed his thumb and index finger together, indicating that Kailun was interested in his money.
“This is so embarrassing, haha.”
Duke Pit chuckled, not explicitly agreeing, but tacitly accepting.
He felt a warmth spreading through him, an urge to release something.
Having not returned to the Xiya Kingdom for many years, he decided to reminisce about the local customs.
He found the blue hair of the girl beside Kailun familiar, but he didn’t recognize her.
She hadn’t said a word the entire time, just sipping her tea like a well-behaved young lady.
But he could sense a faint killing intent. She seemed to dislike him.
However, Duke Pit, his attention completely captivated by Rose, didn’t think further. He had never met Kailun or Anna and had no idea what they looked like.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Philip led Duke Pit away. They were heading to a small building in the center of the Royal City.
“How does it feel to see your enemy?” Kailun asked Anna, watching their departing figures from the window.
“Seeing him still alive and well makes me angry. People like him should have died long ago.”
Anna walked behind Kailun and hugged him from behind.
She was not calm, like a volcano about to erupt.
If Kailun wasn’t holding her hand, she might have lost control and attacked Duke Pit with magic.
But killing him so easily would be too merciful. So she would watch him fall from joy into despair.
“Duke Pit is just a small fry. He won’t live past today.”
Kailun shook his head. He understood Anna’s desire for revenge.
He said it was to max out Anna’s goodwill, but he couldn’t help but feel a sense of compensation towards her.
……
“This way, Duke. The ladies are waiting for you inside.”
Philip brought Duke Pit to the center of the Royal City, where a luxuriously decorated small building stood.
“Excellent, excellent!”
Affected by the cold tea, Duke Pit’s mind was clouded, and his strength was greatly suppressed.
“Wait for me here. I’ll go and meet the ladies.”
Duke Pit instructed his subordinates and then pushed open the door, entering the building.
The two seventh-rank warriors carefully sensed the surroundings and found only weak auras inside. The “ladies” probably only had third-rank strength. Reassured, they waited outside.
Duke Pit was a fifth-rank mage. A group of third-rank ladies couldn’t possibly threaten his safety.
As his trusted confidants, they knew exactly what would happen next.
Sure enough, soon, they heard Duke Pit’s excited cheers. It seemed that the quality of the “ladies” inside was very high.
After a series of banging and crashing sounds, they heard intense fighting. The battle inside was fierce.
“It seems Duke Pit is having a good time.”
A strange voice appeared beside the two warriors. They stepped back cautiously and looked at the old man who had suddenly appeared. “Who are you?”
“Oh, my name is Kailson. I’m a relative of Queen Rose.” Kailson fully activated the anti-magic circle, draining the two warriors of their magic power.
“Eighth-rank!”
They looked horrified, suddenly realizing that Duke Pit might be in danger.
Just as they were about to push open the door and rush in, a loud boom came from the small building, and the four walls collapsed.
A giant cage appeared before them, trapping Duke Pit inside.
With the walls gone, everyone could see Duke Pit pinned down by two large gorillas, their green eyes gleaming as if they wanted to devour him whole.
“Help me! Someone, help me!”
Overwhelmed by fear, Duke Pit’s mind cleared. He looked at his subordinates with pleading eyes.
However, they could only look on helplessly. Kailson had already locked onto them.
They knew that if they took another step forward, Kailson would attack.
“Yo, Duke Pit, do you like my gift? It seems you’re having a good time. After all, the ones on you are genuine wives with several children.”
Duke Pit didn’t receive any help. Instead, he heard Kailun’s laughter.
Kailun arrived outside the cage with Anna and Rose. They were looking at Duke Pit with amusement.
Queen Rose’s cold gaze stung him deeply.
“Why? Why are you doing this to me?!”
The gorilla’s hair pricked Duke Pit’s cheeks, causing him pain. He roared in agony.
Five minutes ago, he had been smug, ready to enjoy himself. Five minutes later, he had fallen into the abyss.
This was the bustling center of the Royal City. After the walls collapsed, countless passersby gathered, their mocking gazes focused on him. He had become a clown in everyone’s eyes.
“Before answering that question, aren’t you curious about Rose’s opinion of you? She actually knew about our plan all along, and she even helped to set it up.”
Kailun continued to break down Duke Pit’s defenses.
Although he didn’t find much amusement in toying with a man who couldn’t provide attribute points, as long as Anna was happy.
“Why? Your Majesty, why are you doing this to me?”
Duke Pit looked heartbroken. He couldn’t accept this reality.
Although he had approached Rose with ulterior motives, he had been wholeheartedly devoted to her.
He had given her money, people, and effort without complaint. He had even dealt with any troublesome nobles.
It was through his constant efforts that he had climbed to the position of Duke and expanded his power.
However, reality had ruthlessly shattered all his illusions.
“You can only blame yourself for offending too many people. Eliminating you is the will of all the ministers and nobles in the Rose Kingdom. Did you know? They have already united and are preparing to devour your power. Based on the timing, they might have already started.”
Rose sneered. She had never taken Duke Pit’s efforts seriously.
“See? She’s a typical wicked woman. Don’t learn from her.” Kailun patted Anna’s head.
Anna: “I’m not that heartless.”
Rose: “…”
“Hahaha, Your Majesty is truly heartless. I was so foolish. I even entered the wolf’s den for you. I should have known better. But I couldn’t help myself. In my heart, you will always be the dream I chase after.”
Duke Pit mustered all his strength and pushed away the gorilla sitting on his waist. He grabbed the ground with his hands and slowly crawled towards the edge of the cage.
However, the two “wives” behind him grabbed his legs, making his progress excruciatingly slow.
Seeing his crazed eyes, Rose took a step back, almost hiding behind Kailun.
“Heh, I didn’t expect Her Majesty to be afraid of me one day. So you followed him just to set me up?”
He grabbed the iron bars and looked at Rose outside.
“No, she’s the one who wants to kill you.” Rose pointed at Anna.
“That’s right, it’s me.”
Anna picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at Duke Pit. “Over ten years ago, you bullied a woman in the Xiya Kingdom. Now, her daughter has come for revenge.”
The stone hit Duke Pit on the head, making him cry out in pain. After the initial pain subsided, he looked enlightened. “No wonder you looked at me like that. That explains everything. Then who is this person beside you?”
“His name is Kailun. I think you should have heard of this name.” Anna smiled gently, holding Kailun’s arm.
She could feel Kailun’s emotions. He truly cared about her, more than her father and brother ever did.
“Kailun… So it’s Kailun… I should have guessed.”
He let go of the iron bars and was dragged back by the gorillas.
Now, everyone knew Kailun’s name. He had made a name for himself throughout the world. The Xiya Kingdom’s rise to power was all thanks to his mysterious ascent.
Targeted by such a person, Duke Pit suddenly felt that he wasn’t wronged.
“By the way, I have one more piece of good news for you. Rose isn’t actually a ‘wife.’ She’s still pure. The so-called King hasn’t even touched her hand.”
Seeing Duke Pit’s despondency, Kailun dropped the final bomb.
Rose: “!!!”
Duke Pit: “!!!”
The former was shocked that Kailun knew about this, while the latter felt betrayed.
Duke Pit somehow summoned his strength and crawled towards the edge of the cage again, shouting hoarsely, “Rose, you wicked woman! You liar! You treacherous woman! You tricked me! You’re not even a wife! You…”
“Thud!”
Before Duke Pit could finish his accusations, Rose knocked him unconscious with a stone. “So noisy.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Rose felt two cold gazes upon her. She turned her head and saw Kailun and Anna looking at her coldly.
Kailun: “You ruined my fun. You owe me.”
Rose: “!!!”
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