Chapter 347: Frankness

At Moon Shadow Palace, Luoning bid farewell to Blanche.

Having stayed in the capital, Golden Feather City, for over ten days, the affection between the two had grown rapidly.

Especially for Blanche, past experiences made her care for Luoning even more deeply.

Every time Luoning participated in dangerous activities or missions, she was extremely worried, terrified that he might suddenly meet with an accident.

"After this parting, I'm afraid we won't meet again until next June."

Blanche spoke with reluctance, yet also with a hint of anticipation.

Next year is Empire Calendar 970, and both the Auduin Kingdom and the Tricia Kingdom, which claim to be the legitimate successors of the empire, will hold grand celebrations every ten years.

According to His Majesty Bruno, he will announce the marriage between Luoning and Blanche at next year's grand celebration.

"Time will pass quickly."

Luoning smiled and said something similar to "If two hearts are one, does it matter if they are apart," which immediately moved the Princess deeply.

"Luoning, actually, there is something I have thought about for Along time, and I decided it would be better to tell you before it is officially announced."

"Hm?"

Luoning looked at her in surprise, "What is it, so solemn?"

Blanche was still somewhat hesitant, "Actually... I am an Advanced Mage with a dark attribute."

Just that?

Luoning did not quite understand, "Isn't that great? A nineteen-year-old Advanced Mage, your talent for Magic is excellent. Cultivate well, and perhaps my Wubei Territory will have a Great Archmage in the future!"

He actually hoped his partner had good cultivation talent, as that would mean she would stay with him longer.

Blanche shook her head, "The Amethyst Count helped me check; my dark attribute is quite special, and I have the aptitude to become an Undead Mage."

As she spoke, she cast a spell.

With a tremor in the space, a skeleton warrior walked out from a Summoning Magic Array formed by a Spell Pattern.

Luoning was immediately very surprised: "This is... Skeleton Summoning?"

"This is Undead Summoning Magic."

Blanche explained: "After I learn this magic, my consciousness enters an Undead Space, where there are many skeleton warriors. This one is what I transformed; its strength is equivalent to an average Advanced Knight."

"Impressive!"

Luoning gave a thumbs up, looking over the skeleton knight, which held Along sword and a Shield and wore simple armor.

An Advanced Mage combined with an Advanced Knight—such a combination has extraordinary combat power.

An Undead Mage, that is quite special.

"You still don't understand."

Blanche said bitterly and worriedly: "Others say I can curse those who marry me and make them die miserably. And I do indeed possess the Level 2 Magic 'Curse' of the undead school..."

Luoning interrupted her: "So you suspect that your magic talent has brought you misfortune?"

Blanche nodded, "Yes, that is what I think. Therefore, I have never dared to claim publicly that I am a mage, especially a dark-attribute, undead-school mage."

She looked at Luoning, "If, if you also have this concern, I can ask my father the King to explain and cancel our marriage."

At first, she had indeed longed for the marriage, but as they spent time together, she instead did not wish to harm the handsome man before her.

Luoning couldn't help but laugh, "Silly child, I don't believe in these things. Besides, a Level 2 Magic Curse cannot kill me."

He pulled her into his arms, "If you really have that kind of cursed constitution, I will use my love and sunshine to dispel it."

Her eyes shimmered with moving light; this sentence completely melted the person in his arms. She tilted her head and leaned in, whispering softly: "Luoning, you are so good!"

After a brief kiss, Luoning left Moon Shadow Palace and officially began his return journey.

This time, he split his forces for the return.

Kalada took the fifteen people he had recruited and boarded the ship piloted by Weike, carrying grain and some daily supplies to Jiliu Island.

This time, there was still a royal warship led by Mixi accompanying them; she was mainly responsible for the handover mission and bringing Wali Knight and the others back.

It was precisely because of Mixi's accompaniment that Luoning dared to split his forces.

As for himself, he took Tangmu and Dawei and headed south on Dennis I from Jianjiao City.

On the morning of the fourth day, which was the last day of October, Luoning and his party returned to Dennis Port.

"Haha, welcome back, the recent Flame Knight and the Kingdom's Torrent Island Baron!"

"For the Viscount to come and welcome me personally, I am somewhat flattered!"

The two shook hands.

Luoning was somewhat surprised that Weituolinuo had come to welcome him personally.

However, he also understood that the other party's posture was likely because he was very interested in his previous proposal.

Immediately after, Weituolinuo greeted Meilongnika, the Baron of Wushan Town.

He gave full respect to this person, who was currently the top combat power of Wushan Territory.

After some pleasantries, the group arrived at Sharp Horn Castle.

After a lively lunch, it was time for business.

"You really want to go to Wubei Territory for training?"

Facing the request made by his eldest son, Weituolinuo was somewhat surprised, yet he also felt it was within reason.

"Yes, Father."

Lisi glanced at Luoning beside him; they had experienced many things during this period, and following behind him, life should be more challenging than staying in Jianjiao City.

Weituolinuo looked at Luoning and said jokingly: "I only knew you stole the Princess's heart, but I didn't expect you wouldn't even spare my son."

He had only let Lisi escort him, but he hadn't expected to send his son to Wubei Territory.

Luoning couldn't help but touch his nose awkwardly, "You can't say things like that; I have no interest in men."

Lisi twitched his mouth upon hearing this, feeling a wave of discomfort; he couldn't even manage a fake smile.

Weituolinuo laughed heartily and said, "I do not object. To be honest, Viscount Mawen is not the only one who has sent his son to the Wubei Territory for training; did Sanduoluo of Lingchuan City not make the same choice?"

"Oh?"

Luoning asked in surprise, "Sanduoluo's son is Yousefu, right? How come I didn't know he went to the Wubei Territory?"

"It happened after you left. It is said that Yousefu is now learning Magic Potion from that Magician of yours named Aierlong."

Luoning felt a surge of joy in his heart.

Yousefu was an Advanced Mage; his joining not only strengthened the power of the Wubei Territory, but as the eldest son of the Viscount of Lingchuan City, his service to the Wubei Territory meant that Luoning had gained the support of Viscount Sanduoluo.

By this count, although Luoning had not yet recovered his right of inheritance, among the several great nobles of the Wushan Territory, besides Earl Aosen, the remaining three Viscounts had all chosen to support him.

Although there was not much possibility of a war breaking out over the inheritance rights in the future, this situation gave Luoning high prestige in the Wubei Territory, which was likely already far beyond that of Weijinsi.

"I don't have any objections."

Weituolinuo said, "It's just that I am very curious about what arrangements you will make for Lisi."

"The port of the Wubei Territory must be built."

Luoning's tone was very certain, "Before that, I plan to build a simple pier first to allow ships from Jiliu Island to dock at the Wubei Territory."

He looked at Lisi, "I have already handed over the training of the Jiliu Island navy to my Knight Kalada. If Lisi can serve me for a period of time, I am prepared to have him train the Wubei Territory navy."

Weituolinuo nodded; he was quite in favor of such an arrangement.

"Then, Wubei Territory Count, I think we can continue to discuss the topic that did not finish that day."

Luoning said with a smile, "I think so too. I need the help of Jianjiao City!" (End of this chapter)