Alex was speechless. ‘How many suitors did he have?’
However, considering the fact that he was willing to risk his own life, Alex accepted his request. “Alright, I promise you that I’ll take care of her. As long as I have one more mouthful of food left, she won’t go hungry. If you’re meant to live a long life with the
princess, then I’ll help you… Mhmm, just don’t worry…”
Xerxes was stunned. It was better that Alex didn’t speak, his words only made him worry.
Just then, one of the commanders walked down from the dark clouds and stood next to the red chair. He said to Xerxes in a deep voice, “Consort, please step onto the chair. The auspicious time has arrived, and the escorting troop of marriage is about to head off!”
Right now, Principal Lewin was on the verge of a breakdown. He roared furiously, “What do you mean, escort! Who’s the bride here?”
The commander answered honestly, “You are.”
“Pfft!”
Principal Lewin couldn’t stand, and he almost passed out.
He tried hard to calm himself down and said, “Fine, I’ll get on right now, but my friends must leave safely, or else I won’t succumb. I’d rather fight you all for three days and three nights.”
“Sure!” The commander promised, then pointed to Alex. “Except for this guy.”
“What did you say?” Alex was taken aback. He pointed to his own nose. “What are you going to do to me?”
The commander’s face was also wrapped by a thin layer of flesh, which looked terrifying. He let out a burst of laughter that made him seem like an experienced bandit of the night. “We don’t want anything from you, but the princess has requested you to follow.”
Alex, too, couldn’t stand it anymore. “Don’t tell me that your princess wants two consorts?”
Thinking of her hideous face would really bring nightmares.
Whoosh!
The waves carrying the golden boat lowered.
Seeing that, Xerxes sent out a flow of Chi with his palm to the boat. The boat shot like an arrow in the next moment, tearing past the fog and dark clouds, and went swiftly on its way.
The soldiers did not follow. They didn’t even take a glance at the boat.
Once Xerxes was sure his friends were safe, he said to Alex, “Please, you first.”
Alex said, “No, no no… The consort first, please.”
Right then, two strong gusts of energy came from the chair and dragged the two of them right in.
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