Chapter 124

Temple Square.

"Madam Duoteli, your beauty is like this blue rose, keeping me awake all night."

Blue Rose Madame smiled slightly, took the blue rose and placed it on her lace hat, and politely thanked: "Thank you very much, Mr. Laite."

She then said: "But I still want to chat with the sisters for a while; shall we talk later?"

"Of course~ of course~"

The handsome man showed a look of disappointment, but politely returned to the crowd.

After he walked away, Blue Rose Madame sighed softly: "Ah~ this is already the sixth person today who's come to hit on me; perhaps I shouldn't have come to this square."

The brown-haired woman standing beside her shrugged slightly, her face not without jealousy.

"Alright, Luna, don't take advantage and then act coy. The sisters were all thinking about men, but you've snatched them all away."

Blue Rose Madame Luna narrowed her eyes and smiled: "Ni Ya older sister, I feel very sorry. But since I've come, I must make a good choice, right?"

Standing on her other side was a petite, exquisite blond young lady.

She curiously asked: "Luna older sister, what kind of man do you really want?"

"I think that gentleman just now was quite nice; if he were willing to give me flowers, I would definitely be happy to chat with him properly."

Blue Rose Madame was about to speak after thinking, when she saw a well-dressed black-clad gentleman walking toward her.

She glanced at him and then, using Spiritual Whisper to signal her guards, said: "He's not good-looking; don't let him approach me."

The guards immediately blocked that gentleman.

"Actually, I don't have high demands. I don't even require the person to be noble or particularly handsome, but I do require them to have sufficient talent."

Now we need to translate each line into English, preserving meaning, not adding.

Let's go line by line.

"Older sister, what's wrong with you?" the blond woman asked strangely.

Translation: "Temple Square."

Madame Détori, your beauty is like that blue rose—it keeps me awake all night.

While speaking, her gaze continued to sweep the crowd, searching for that fleeting figure that had just passed by.

A tall, handsome blond man offered an expensive deep‑blue rose to the elegant, alluring Lady Blue Rose.

Ni Ya laughed: "Heh heh~~ Luna, you must have seen your sweetheart, right?"

Thus: "A tall, handsome blond man presented an expensive deep-blue rose to the elegant, charming Blue Rose Madame."

Lady Blue Rose smiled slightly, took the blue rose, placed it on her lace hat, and politely thanked him: "Thank you very much, Mr. Wright."

Translation: "The Blue Rose Madame smiled slightly, took the rose and placed it on her lace hat, and politely thanked: \"Thank you very much, Mr. Laite. \"" Need to keep quotes. So: "The Blue Rose Madame smiled slightly, took the rose and placed it on her lace hat, and politely thanked: \"Thank you very much, Mr. Laite. \""

She then said, "But I still want to chat with my sisters; can we talk later?"

Translation: "She then said: \"But I still want to chat with my sisters for a while; shall we talk later? \""

Of course~ of course~

Translation: "\"Of course~ Of course~\""

The handsome man looked disappointed, but politely returned to the crowd.

Translation: "The handsome man showed a look of disappointment, but politely returned to the crowd."

After he walked away, Lady Blue Rose sighed softly: "Ah~ this is already the sixth person today who's tried to pick me up; maybe I shouldn't have come to this square."

Translation: "After he walked away, the Blue Rose Madame softly sighed: \"Ah~ This is already the sixth person who has come to hit on me today; perhaps I shouldn't have come to this square. \""

The brunette woman standing beside her shrugged lightly, her face showing a hint of jealousy.

Translation: "The brown-haired woman standing beside her lightly shrugged, her face not without jealousy."

"Alright, Luna, don't take advantage and then act innocent. All the sisters were thinking about men, but you've snatched them all away."

Translation: "\"Alright, Luna, don't take advantage and act coy. The sisters were all thinking about men, but you've snatched them all away. \""

Lady Blue Rose Luna gave a half‑smile: "Sister Nya, I'm really sorry. But since I'm here, I ought to make a good choice, right?"

Translation: "Blue Rose Madame Luna narrowed her eyes and smiled: \"Sister Ni Ya, I feel very sorry. But since I'm here, I must choose well, right? \""

On her other side stood a petite, delicate blond young lady.

Translation: "On her other side stood a petite, exquisite blond young lady."

She curiously asked, "Luna sister, what kind of man do you really want?"

Translation: "She curiously asked: \"Luna sister, what kind of man do you really want? \""

"I think that gentleman just now was quite nice; if he were willing to give me flowers, I'd definitely be happy to chat with him properly."

Translation: "\"I think that gentleman just now was quite good; if he were willing to send me flowers, I would definitely be willing to have a good chat with him. \""

Lady Blue Rose pondered, about to speak, when she noticed a well‑dressed black‑clad gentleman walking toward her.

Translation: "The Blue Rose Madame thought for a moment, was about to speak, when she saw a well-dressed black-clothed gentleman walking toward her."

She glanced at him and telepathically warned her guard: "He's not good‑looking; don't let him approach me."

Translation: "She glanced at him and, using Spiritual Whisper to alert her guards, said: \"He's not good-looking; don't let him approach me. \""

The guard immediately blocked the gentleman.

Translation: "The guards immediately blocked that gentleman from approaching."

"I don't actually have many demands. I don't even require him to be noble or particularly handsome, but I do insist he have sufficient talent."

Translation: "\"I actually don't have many demands. I don't even require the other party to be noble or particularly handsome, but I do require them to have sufficient talent. \""

"It must be genuine talent capable of changing the world, not pretentious affectation or clever tricks."

"It wasn't in vain for me to chase; this young man truly, truly lingers in the tip of my heart."

This charming lady usually spoke fluently and expressively, but for some reason her gaze suddenly drifted, as if something had caught her attention, causing her words to become fragmented.

Translation: "This charming lady originally spoke fluently with rich expressions, but for some reason her gaze suddenly drifted, as if something had attracted her attention, causing her words to become fragmented."

"Sister, what's wrong with you?" the blond woman asked strangely.

Translation: "\"Sister, what's wrong with you? \" the blond woman asked strangely."

"Nothing much—I just saw a familiar back, but I can't recall who it is right now."

Translation: "\"Nothing, I just saw the back of an acquaintance, but for a moment I couldn't recall who it was. \""

While speaking, her gaze continued to sweep the crowd, searching for that fleeting figure she'd just seen.

Translation: "While speaking, her gaze continued to sweep through the crowd, searching for that fleeting figure that had just passed."

Nya chuckled: "Hehe~ Luna, you must have spotted your sweetheart, right?"

Translation: "Ni Ya chuckled: \"Heh heh~~ Luna, you must have spotted your sweetheart, right? \""

"Nonsense, I haven't."

Translation: "\"Nonsense, I haven't. \""

"Then how come you suddenly seem to have lost your soul?"

Note: The line seems missing closing quote? We'll translate as given: "\"Then why are you suddenly acting like you've lost your soul? \"" We'll keep the Chinese punctuation? We'll translate meaning.

Thus: "\"Then why are you suddenly acting like you've lost your soul? \""

"Say what you will. I didn't come to this square just to chat; I want to explore properly. Let's talk another day, sisters."

Translation: "\"Say whatever you like. I didn't come to this square just to chat; I want to properly stroll around. Let's talk another day, sisters. \""

Having said that, Luna lifted her skirt with both hands and hurried after the receding figure.

Translation: "Having said that, Luna lifted her skirt with both hands and hurriedly pursued the receding figure."

Her five elite warrior guards also hurried to follow, always keeping her protected in the middle.

Translation: "The five High-Level Warrior guards beside her also hurriedly followed, always keeping her protected in the middle."

"My lady, walk more slowly; watch out for being bumped by commoners."

Translation: "\"Madam, walk slower, be careful not to be bumped by civilians. \""

But Luna ignored the guard's warning, simply following that silhouette, eager to catch up quickly.

Translation: "But Luna paid no heed to the guards' reminder; she simply followed that figure, wanting to catch up quickly."

The rose poet Gachu said, "In this world there will always be some extraordinarily remarkable people; a single glance at them leaves an unforgettable impression."

Translation: "Rose poet Gaju said: \"In this world there will always be some remarkably wonderful people; a single glance at them leaves an unforgettable impression. \"" Note: The Chinese uses 【】 quotes; we'll keep as quotes.

Before, Luna scoffed at that saying, but now she believes it.

Translation: "Before, Luna scoffed at those words, but now she believes them."

Indeed, the world is wondrous—such people actually exist.

Translation: "The world is indeed wonderful; such a person actually exists."

Compared to the masses, Luna, who is of high status and well‑off, possesses far more decisive initiative.

Translation: "Compared to the multitude of beings, Luna, of noble status and well-filled purse, possesses much greater decisiveness in action."

She resolutely set off in pursuit.

Translation: "She resolutely pursued him."

Weaving through the crowd, she several times thought she'd lost him, but just as despair loomed, he would reappear from some inconspicuous corner.

Translation: "Weaving through the crowd, she several times thought she had lost him, but just as despair loomed, he would always reappear from some inconspicuous corner."

After chasing him for nearly half an hour, she finally caught up to the man: "Hey~~ hey~~~ sir~~"

Translation: "After chasing him for nearly half an hour, she finally caught up to the man: \"Hey~~ hey~~~ sir~~\""

He stopped, turned around, and looked at her with a puzzled expression.

Translation: "He stopped, turned around, and looked at her with a puzzled gaze."

At a glance, Luna couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

Translation: "After a glance, Luna couldn't help but sigh in her heart."

"It wasn't for nothing that I chased him; this young man truly, truly holds a special place in my heart."

Translation: "\"It wasn't for nothing that I chased him; this young man truly, truly lies in my heart. \""

At first glance, he was just a tall, young man—not especially handsome—but he perfectly matched her preferences.

Translation: "At first glance, he was merely a young, tall man, not especially handsome, but he happened to match her preferences exactly."

Every feature seemed tailored for her, as if he'd been made just for her.

Translation: "Every aspect seemed tailored for him, as if he had grown just for her."

Especially his eyes—deep and bright—at once revealing someone of extraordinary talent.

Translation: "Especially his eyes, deep and bright, at first glance reveal a person of extraordinary talent."

"My lady, is there something you need?"

Translation: "\"Madam, is there something you need? \""

Luna countered: "Are you strolling the temple square alone?"

Translation: "Luna countered: \"You're strolling the Temple Square alone? \""

"Is that not allowed?"

Translation: "\"Is that not allowed? \""

"Of course you can, but today is Saint Ethlin's Day—usually young couples walk together. Since I'm also alone, why don't we go together?"

Translation: "\"Of course it's allowed, but today is Valentine's Day; usually young men and women stroll together as couples. I happen to be alone too—why not go together? \""

The young man shook his head and refused: "No, I don't like chatting with strangers. So, excuse me, my lady."

Translation: "The young man shook his head and refused: \"No, I don't like chatting with strangers. So, excuse me, Madam. \""

After a slight nod of acknowledgment, the young man turned and walked away.

Translation: "After a slight nod as a greeting, the young man turned and walked away."

That gesture, however, made Luna's eyes light up a little, and she felt ever more drawn to him.

Translation: "This action, however, made Luna's eyes light up slightly, and she felt even more stirred."

She had never been turned down so bluntly before; he clearly was a gentleman of self‑discipline.

Translation: "She had never been so straightforwardly rejected before; the man was clearly a gentleman of self-discipline."

She hurried after him, eyes fixed on his face, unable to look enough: "May I know your name? By the way, I'm Luna."

Translation: "She hurriedly jogged after him, eyes fixed on his face, unable to get enough: \"May I know your name? By the way, I'm Luna. \""

"Robin." That, of course, is Rosin.

Translation: "\"Robin. \" That naturally is Luosen."

More precisely, it is Rosin after using a secret transformation technique.

Translation: "More precisely, it is Luosen after using the secret Transformation Technique."

He always acts after careful planning.

Translation: "He always acts after careful planning."

After secretly observing his target for a long time, he devised a transformation plan tailored to the target's preferences, using his sensitivity as a tenth‑circle mage and the meticulous analytical ability of his blunderbuss.

Translation: "After secretly observing the target for a long time, he devised a transformation plan tailored to the target's preferences, using the sensitivity of his Ten Rings mage and Laifu's fine analytical ability."

"Where are you from?"

Translation: "\"Where are you from? \""

"Vyran."

Translation: "\"Weilan. \""

Weilan isn't anywhere near Silver Moon City, what are you doing here?

"Lady Luna, this has nothing to do with you."

Luosen focused on playing the new role, because he had already figured out the other person's character.

The more you push her, the more she will cling to you.

If you pester her, she will instead put on an aloof demeanor.

So he walked a bit faster, as if trying to shake off Luna.

Luna sensed this, and felt a strange freshness in her heart.

Because before, everyone else chased her; now it's the opposite—she's chasing someone else.

She didn't believe she could fail to catch up.

So she quickened her pace: "You look young, but I sense your magic—are you a mid-tier mage?"

"Yes."

"You came to Silver Moon City to find work?"

"Yes."

After saying that, Luosen stopped, frowned, and said: "Milady, I'm just out to clear my head; I have no time to chat with you. Could you stop following me?"

That was somewhat impolite; Luna's guard stepped forward, raised his hand and shoved the young man's shoulder: "Kid, watch your status—the lady taking a liking to you is your honor!"

Luosen's face also showed anger; he coldly snorted without fear: "Sorry, I don't need such an honor."

The guard flew into a rage, raising his hand to strike.

"Stop!"

Luna shouted, dissatisfied, glaring at the guard: "Yalai, this is my business; don't meddle, step back, all of you step back. Without my order, no one may approach."

After the guard retreated, she immediately spoke softly: "Mr. Luobin, my guards are a bit rough, but they mean no harm; I apologize on their behalf."

Luosen also eased his angry expression, nodding to Luna in greeting.

"It's nothing, milady, but I'll say it again seriously: I just want to find a lively place to clear my mind, but I don't want to chat with anyone."

"So, sorry, milady."

Seeing Luosen turn and about to leave again, Luna panicked, reached out and grabbed his arm: "Mr. Luobin, are you troubled by something?"

Luosen struggled a little, but ultimately held back, seemingly afraid of hurting Luna; Luna also clearly felt his thick, hard arm.

This left her a bit puzzled.

At that moment, she heard his voice full of sigh: "Who doesn't have worries about this?"

She instantly felt protective: "Can you tell me?" "Milady, if you insist on listening, I'll tell you."

Luosen had already prepared his excuse; now he laid it all out.

"I came to Kao seeking investment. I've invented a brand-new storage crystal grid that can store vast amounts of lightning power."

"I came full of hope, but after more than two months, I've found my invention seems useless."

Saying this, Luosen lightly sighed: "Perhaps I overestimated my invention, or perhaps Kao doesn't need my invention."

He raised his hand to wipe his face, as if wiping away his gloom; this gesture made Luna's heart feel like it would break.

"I plan to go to Levinde to look for opportunities; I originally intended to leave today, but today is Saint Valentine's Day. Having been in Kao for so long without experiencing its charm, I decided to take a look."

Having said that, he stood up and said: "All right, milady, you now know everything, and it's time for me to go."

Luna didn't want to end the encounter like this; she wanted to keep talking.

"I'm also a mage, somewhat knowledgeable about forging. Your lightning crystal grid just mentioned—how much power can it store?"

Luosen turned to size up Luna, shook his head: "Noble lady, I can tell you're aristocratic; a lady like you would look down on cheap lightning power."

Although his words were polite, to Luna's ears they felt like contempt.

He seemed to be saying: "You study magic as a hobby; even if I told you, you wouldn't understand."

Luna instantly objected: "I'm a high-tier mage, you're only mid-tier."

"Look, judging status by magical cultivation is exactly what you nobles love to do. But I know you nobles all have soul gems helping you; it's not your own ability."

Having said that, Luosen exerted a little force with his arm, broke free from Luna's hand, and without hesitation turned and walked away.

Perhaps he used too much force, actually pulling Luna's body askew, nearly making her fall.

"Ah~~"

Luna gasped, instinctively reached out and embraced Luosen to keep her balance; in that instant of holding him, she secretly sighed.

"'He's really strong, and also a very clever mage.'"

Strength isn't a remarkable trait; each of her guards is strong, but those guards lack experience and wit—they're blockheads, which she utterly despises.

But this young man before her clearly has an excellent mind; although they've only exchanged a few sentences, Luna already feels intellectually overwhelmed.

This feeling is subtle; only someone in the situation can sense it.

This makes her feel utterly fascinated.

"Milady, I apologize; I was rash."

His voice came from beside her ear, and at the same time she felt her shoulder being supported by him.

She shook her head repeatedly: "No, no, no, you don't need to apologize; I spoke wrongly and made you angry."

After saying that, Luna's heart startled.

"'Oh~ I actually would speak so humbly to a commoner, and yet I feel it's completely natural—this is truly unimaginable.'"

Before, she wouldn't even give him a glance.

But this commoner before her is truly different.

With his extraordinary mind and powerful drive, he might fail in Kao, but he will surely succeed later.

Whether in magical accomplishments or personal wealth, he will certainly achieve extraordinary success.

This isn't her imagination; it's happening all over the Natural Alliance.

These days, noble lineage is gradually becoming useless.

Talented commoners, relying on a fearless spirit that dares to face hardship and danger, always achieve personal accomplishments surpassing those of nobles.

She pleaded softly: "Mr. Luobin, I truly want to see your invention—just tell me about it, okay?"

Luosen sighed: "All right."

While speaking, he pulled from his pocket a strange cylindrical rod as thick as a small arm and as long as a middle finger, its surface etched with strange runes and two metal connectors extended.

This is a finished product I crafted. Of course, I also carry it now for self-defense.

Self-defense?

Yes, don't let its size fool you—it can store the power of two Master-level spells.

Luna gasped in astonishment: "That strong?!"

In other words, this thing is a super-Master-level lightning crystal lattice.

Luosen picked up the cylinder, slightly focused his will, and drew out a wisp of its lightning power.

With a soft 'pop,' a hair-thin bright arc of light appeared in the air, accompanied by a faint spicy scent.

He showed a proud expression: "I've encountered plenty of bandits on my way here, but with this thing I always get through safely."

Luna grew even more astonished: "Something this powerful, why is nobody investing? You came all the way from Aaron—why don't the Aarons invest?"

"Because I'm from northern Weilan, I hate that bunch of Aaron vampires."

He paused, then sighed again, his expression darkening.

My lady, I suddenly feel your intentions are suspicious.

Luna understood, and instinctively said: "How about you don't leave yet—I'll help you find a way in?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt something was off: 'No, no, this isn't a small matter—I can't lightly promise.'

Luosen felt a surge of joy, knowing the matter was half accomplished.

But only half.

His face immediately showed strong 'vigilance'.

My lady, I suddenly feel your intentions are suspicious.

We don't know each other, yet you approach me on your own, with surprisingly good attitude—I suspect you have some secret scheme against me!

Having said that, he quickly retracted the lightning crystal lattice and warily stepped back.

Luna stared for a moment: 'Oh, what was I thinking? Nobody asked me for anything—I've been getting carried away from start to finish.'

Seeing him about to turn and leave again, she felt a sudden urgency.

"Mr. Luobin, I just want to help you realize your dream."

"Hmph, there's no such kind-hearted noble in this world!"

"I don't have good intentions, because I took a liking to you at first sight, and I happen to be lacking a man."

She said this using Spiritual Whisper; after speaking, Luna felt her cheeks heat up.

She felt like a wanton woman—she wasn't like that before, but today she just couldn't help herself.

Luosen wore a look of 'shock' and replied via Spiritual Whisper: 'My lady, this is our first meeting today!'

"So what?"

"Some people spend a lifetime together and remain strangers; others meet once and already have a child."

Luosen was even more 'shocked': 'We Weilan folks aren't as licentious as you Kao people!'

"I admit I'm licentious, but who made Kao the Kingdom of Roses?"

Luna, fearing he might turn and leave, hurriedly said: 'Your results are astonishing, and I happen to know Crown Prince Ryan—he's in the great temple just ahead.'

"He's the most open-minded; I'll take you to see him now, and you'll surely earn his favor."

Luosen felt a secret surprise: 'Heh, I didn't expect such a gain!'

But he now doesn't want to meet the Crown Prince, because the Crown Prince is vying for power and surely doesn't want the old king to live too long.

He shook his head repeatedly: 'No, no, no—I won't see the prince. I've heard that Kao's princes and princesses are all fighting for the throne, and I don't want to wade into that mess.'

These words made Luna grow even more enamored: 'Indeed, he's a remarkably perceptive youngster.'

She immediately said: 'Then I'll take you to see the Queen; she's my aunt, and if you gain her favor, you'll have no worries about your future.'

She secretly thought: 'If my aunt takes a liking to him and finds him an official post, he could settle in Silver Moon City—hehe~'

Luosen secretly rejoiced: 'The Queen would do—she should want the old king to stay alive.'

But his face showed some 'hesitation', as if he didn't believe this windfall of good fortune, his expression full of vigilance.

Luna, feeling anxious at heart, immediately said: 'I know you don't believe me, but I'll prove it to you right away.'

'Come with me; I'll take you now to see my aunt—she's also in the Holy Varet Temple.'

She took Luosen's arm, without further ado, and pulled him along.

(End of chapter)