[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-lords-hundredfold-increments-starting-wit":3,"chapter-global-lords-hundredfold-increments-starting-wit-global-lords-hundredfold-increments-starting-wit-chapter-686":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Global Lords: Hundredfold Increments Starting With the Undead",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},437884,696,"Chapter 686 - 491, Cocktail Party_1","global-lords-hundredfold-increments-starting-wit-chapter-686",686,"\u003Cp>Chapter 686: Chapter 491, Cocktail Party_1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Hao and Rebecca boarded the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards formed a protective circle around the carriage, which began to head towards the location of the banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the carriage, nightstone exuded a soft glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being in close proximity, Fang Hao’s gaze still lingered on Rebecca.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gown was tailor-made for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her, it fit impeccably, with not a wrinkle in sight, accentuating her curves to perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patterns embroidered with gold thread lent the dress an added air of noble elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slender legs, encased in the dress of Nightfall, were particularly noticeable as they shimmered in the soft light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Fang Hao’s gaze, Rebecca didn’t seem as shy as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled and said, “This dress is quite nice. The craftsmanship of your textile shop is indeed impressive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as you’re satisfied, ma’am.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rebecca rolled her eyes at him, continuing, “A dress like this, if sold in the city, would be more popular than Fairy Dream Tower’s clothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Hao nodded, “Yes, tonight you’ll have to promote our products among those noble ladies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t have much interaction with those people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No worries, there is no rush with the store matters.” Fang Hao was unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage journey continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rebecca spoke again, whispered, “You are the owner of the Bone Textile Store and the registered leader of a mercenary group in Lyss City with over a thousand people working for you. We met when we were hunting No Face and we ended up together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I get it,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood this was Rebecca briefing him on his assumed identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His capabilities far exceeded that, but certain things best remained unsaid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they had to keep their stories straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have known Olivia since we were young, we were quite close back then and have remained so until now. The only person I truly look forward to seeing at these annual affairs is her so don’t take it to heart if she nags you a bit,” Rebecca continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, your only good friend is very concerned about your marriage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, it’s not so much concern, just that once you’re married, they should meet you, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Hao tentatively asked, “So… Does she know that you’re not into men?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rebecca furrowed her brows, looking at him in puzzlement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t think so! What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Hao blinked, “Oh… I see, you didn’t tell her. You’re hoping to take advantage of her!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rebecca’s expression registered surprise, shock, and confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was stumped, not understanding how the conversation had taken such a sudden turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he came out with that line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face darkened, her mouth agape with indignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to slap his face, but their tight clothes made it impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she lifted her foot and stomped on his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angrily, she said, “Are you out of your mind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet was being held at a mansion in the central district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they’d arrived at the mansion, they could see other carriages heading the same way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These must be the other invited noblemen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Fang Hao’s carriage, these ones only had one or two guards at most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the road, Aseti leading more than twenty horsemen following Fang Hao had been stopped twice by patrol guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having handed over the invitation, the guards stayed at the entrance of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rebecca, arm-in-arm with Fang Hao, strode into the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mansion was incredibly vast and extravagantly decorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the courtyard, the greenery was still lush, and the original flowers had been replaced with vigorous plants that could thrive in autumn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With careful pruning and tidying, the courtyard gave off a vibrant feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All of these were cultivated with the help of a Wood Elemental Mage. It’s quite expensive as they don’t last for long,” Rebecca tugged at Fang Hao’s arm and pointed at the flower garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Hao was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mages, in any society, were granted high status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were forbidden from doing manual labor and were to be protected during battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here, the management of the mansion relied on mages, which was completely absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those mages actually do these kinds of tasks? Isn’t it said that mages are very proud?” Fang Hao, arm around Rebecca’s waist, asked quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rebecca squirmed a bit, replying, “She is Dordy’s wife. It’s only natural that the mages wouldn’t say anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you implying something? The grass in my backyard has grown taller than a person and I didn’t need a mage to cultivate it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph~, you’re great, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two casually sparring as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After crossing the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the main building, they were met with an even more magnificent sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lush carpet that lined the hallway, the lustrous white marble walls, the gold and silver adornments interspersed amongst white stone, the blue curtains gently swaying in the breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire building exuded an aura of noble elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet hall was a blaze of light, with soothing music wafting through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elegantly dressed men and women nobles were holding wine glasses, engaged in lively conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entry of the two arm-in-arm naturally attracted the majority of the people’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was strange that after a few cursory inspections of Rebecca, the crowd immediately returned to their own conversations, with not a single person even acknowledging their presence with a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems that you’re not very popular,” Fang Hao muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rebecca’s expression didn’t change. “They don’t matter,” she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pair took their seats on a sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>",930,"2026-05-30T09:05:51.865Z","2026-06-01T04:30:50.407Z",1,"novelbin.me","dc97783db50108a38d386af7d2ca9d10b4d31ac7013e8eaa587dc9d7e951cc92","global-lords-hundredfold-increments-starting-wit-chapter-687","global-lords-hundredfold-increments-starting-wit-chapter-685",1483,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-lords-hundredfold-increments-starting-wit-cover.jpg"]