Just as Dragon Turtle Three Treasures were living up to their bear-child nature and causing havoc in the Dragon Battle Guild, Ye Chui, Debbie, Reisha, Guni, and Celcith were waiting in a hall of the palace for the banquet to begin.
A royal banquet naturally involved many complicated procedures. By the look of it, they would have to wait at least another hour before formally entering the venue. However, the waiting hall was decorated quite luxuriously, and various snacks and drinks were provided, so staying here did not feel boring at all.
Celcith appeared a little nervous. She had grown used to the unconventional way Ye Chui and his group did things, but the palace was still the palace, and being here still made her feel tense. She kept adjusting her clothes from time to time, deeply afraid of making any improper display during the banquet later. Compared to her, Debbie, Reisha, and Guni were much more relaxed.
Guni was particularly interested in the special pastries on offer and was currently devouring them with great enthusiasm.
Jacob and Danie were not here. After arriving at the palace together, Jacob and Danie had gone, as usual, to pay respects to the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother was the mother of the old emperor, a woman over ninety years old. According to Danie, the old lady suffered from severe senile dementia. Every visit required spending ten minutes on a self-introduction first. After barely exchanging a few words, the old lady would yawn, look at Danie and Jacob again, smack her lips, and ask, “Who are you? What are your names? The young lady is so pretty. Are you married this year? I have a son who would be a perfect match for you…”
At this moment, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the waiting hall.
Just when Ye Chui thought Jacob and Danie had returned, the person who walked in was a teenage girl of about sixteen or seventeen, wearing a gorgeous long dress. She was very beautiful, adorned with dazzling and clearly expensive jewellery, and followed by two pretty little maids.
Seeing this girl, Ye Chui was slightly taken aback. He did not recognise her.
Reisha, who was sitting on a chair chatting with Debbie, showed a thoughtful expression, as if she recalled having seen this girl before.
Ye Chui looked at the noble girl and was considering whether to initiate conversation when the girl spoke first. She said, “All of you, leave.”
The two maids standing behind her hurriedly bowed respectfully and withdrew.
The noble girl’s smiling eyes suddenly glanced at Debbie and the others, and she said with some displeasure, “I said all of you leave!”
This sentence was not only directed at her own maids but also at the four girls beside Ye Chui.
This made all four of them feel slightly annoyed.
Ye Chui frowned and said, “May I ask what business you have? Whatever it is, I hope my companions can remain here.” Judging by the girl’s appearance, she was probably some princess.
It was perfectly natural for Ye Chui to say this, but the girl revealed a shocked expression. “President Ye Chui, you really have no manners. When the master is discussing matters, subordinates should withdraw!” She looked at the four girls and waved directly. “What are you waiting for? Leave at once!”
The four girls did not move, looking at this girl who had appeared out of nowhere with strange expressions.
“They are my companions, not subordinates.” Ye Chui’s voice carried a hint of coldness as he spoke to the girl. Although he was the president of the guild, he had never treated Reisha, Celcith, Guni, Green, and the other old comrades with any sense of hierarchy between president and subordinate. Everyone was treated as equals on ordinary days. This inexplicable girl made him feel somewhat displeased.
“You are now the number one president in the empire, so you should act like the number one president!” The girl became even angrier, raising her head high. “You should also speak to me more politely. I am the empire’s Seventh Princess, Mia. You must have heard of me, right?”
So she really was a princess.
And she seemed to be a princess with a terminal case of princess syndrome. Ever since Ye Chui rose to prominence, he had always done things his own way when facing city lords, princes, and princesses. This was the natural confidence that came with great power and being overpowered. He showed little respect even in front of the old emperor. A mere princess was nothing. He had already killed several princes, after all…
This Princess Mia probably rarely interacted with the outside world and was unaware of Ye Chui’s usual style.
He smiled at the princess and said, “Sorry, I haven’t heard of you.”
“You…” Princess Mia’s fine eyebrows shot up, and she flew into a rage.
“Oh, it’s you.” Reisha suddenly spoke. She had finally remembered why the girl looked familiar. “The empire’s Seventh Princess. I saw you at the Blue Monastery before.”
Hearing Reisha say this, Ye Chui and Debbie also showed expressions of sudden realisation. Back when they had just left Stan Town, Debbie had not yet known her traverser identity. She had once said she was good friends with the empire’s princes, especially the Seventh Prince who always followed her around like a little lackey. At that time, Reisha had quietly said Debbie was bragging and mentioned seeing the Seventh Princess at the Blue Monastery.
So the girl before them was indeed the empire’s Seventh Princess.
Mia looked at Reisha, a trace of doubt in her eyes. Then, when her gaze landed on Reisha’s impressive chest, she immediately showed an expression of realisation. “It’s you!”
Well, recognising someone by their chest.
“Mia, long time no see.” Reisha immediately greeted her with a smile.
However, Mia’s face turned extremely cold. “I never expected the follower who joined that random-name magic guild in the rumours would be you! I was still wondering how to settle accounts with you. Since you’re here, nothing could be better!” She looked at Ye Chui. “Drive her out. I don’t want to see her in front of me!”
“Huh? Drive Reisha away?” Ye Chui was stunned by the Seventh Princess’s way of thinking.
Debbie walked to Reisha’s side and asked strangely, “Reisha, how did you offend her?”
Reisha smiled bitterly. “I didn’t offend her… Back at the Blue Monastery, I was the strongest among the novice followers. When Her Highness the Seventh Princess wanted to study there, the nuns asked me to test her abilities. I followed procedure and fought her, and I defeated her. As a result, the Blue Monastery refused her entry… At the time I was just doing my duty and even apologised afterwards. I never expected her to hold a grudge.”
As she spoke, Reisha asked curiously, “You only now realised the follower beside little brother is me? Haven’t you heard that the follower’s name is Reisha?”
“Hmph, I wouldn’t deign to remember your name!” Mia said with a face full of mockery.
She saw that Ye Chui remained standing in place, with no intention of driving Reisha away. Reisha, Debbie, Celcith, and the other girls also showed no trace of fear because of her anger. Even that petite girl called Guni had been sitting at the table eating the whole time, completely ignoring her…
This made the Seventh Princess, who had always been deeply loved by the old emperor, burn with even greater anger. She shouted, “Guards!” Two palace guards in golden clothes immediately stepped forward.
The golden-clothed guards were specially assigned to protect the palace and were highly skilled. Because of their golden attire, they were also called golden robes.
“Drive this woman out of the palace for me!” Mia ordered the two attendants.
The golden robes originally obeyed the royal family without question. Hearing Princess MIA’s words, both of them froze. Princess Mia did not understand Ye Chui’s group’s style, but they understood it perfectly well. Drive away someone from Ye Chui’s side? Princess, have you lost your mind! Even if the old emperor gave such an order, Ye Chui might not obey…
The two looked at each other. Catching Ye Chui’s somewhat icy gaze, they almost dropped to their knees on the spot.
“What are you doing? You actually dare disobey me!?” Seeing their behaviour, the Seventh Princess became even more furious. She felt her royal dignity had been greatly insulted today!
“Princess Mia, for His Majesty’s sake I won’t hold this against you, but I don’t want to see you again. Please leave.” Ye Chui said calmly at this point.
“You, what did you say!?” Mia wore an expression of disbelief. Ye Chui actually dared to speak to her like this? Wasn’t he just the president of the empire’s top magic guild? The former president of the number-one Flower Village Magic Guild, Sheryl, had always been extremely respectful and humble towards her. Ye Chui looked even younger than her, yet he completely disregarded her as a princess.
Hmph, she had originally thought Ye Chui was not bad and might reluctantly be worthy of her noble self, but she never expected him to be such an arrogant and ignorant person.
She was almost going mad. Out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly noticed the two golden robes letting out a clear sigh of relief. Why were they relieved? Because Ye Chui said he wouldn’t hold it against Princess Mia and told her to leave?
This…
This completely overturned the noble worldview Princess Mia had held all her life!
“You, aren’t you afraid His Majesty the Emperor will be furious!?” Her voice trembled as she spoke to Ye Chui.
“The prince who is about to inherit the throne started as a lowly worker in our guild. Tell me, should I be afraid?” Ye Chui asked with a strange smile. At this moment, the way he looked at Mia was like looking at a terminally ill princess-syndrome patient who was inexplicably chuunibyou. He could tease her a bit for fun. No need to take it too seriously. Just treat it as entertainment before the banquet began.
But Her Highness the Princess was on the verge of going insane. Suddenly she rushed straight at Reisha, looking ready to fight her. One couldn’t blame her for losing control. As the most favoured princess of the empire, she had never met someone who played so completely outside the rules as Ye Chui. At this moment, she only wanted to teach that seductive bitch Reisha, who was standing beside Ye Chui smirking, a harsh lesson.
Reisha did not strike back and hurriedly raised her hands to block.
Celcith looked nervous and asked Debbie, “She’s still a princess after all. What do we do?”
“I’ll handle it.” Debbie said. She walked over to Reisha and Mia, and in the next moment there was a crisp slap.
Mia froze in place, clutching her slightly reddened cheek, tears welling in her eyes. “You actually dared to hit me?”
“Little Chubby was raised getting beaten by me. Who do you think you are?” Debbie shook her hand and pulled Reisha behind her. She knew that although they were not afraid, it would still be improper for Reisha or Celcith to hit a princess. Her own status was special. Even the old emperor now had to call her sister. Disciplining a grandson on behalf of her brother was perfectly natural.
At this moment, footsteps approached. Two men walked into the hall while talking. It was the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince. Of course, now that the heir had been confirmed, their prince titles would soon become duke titles. The Minister of Internal Affairs was currently selecting suitable territories for them to be granted duke titles. They were also attending today’s banquet and had come specifically to speak with Ye Chui and the others.
Realising something seemed to have happened in the hall, the effeminate Fifth Prince’s expression changed slightly. “What happened?”
“Fifth Brother~~” The Seventh Princess immediately ran to the Fifth Prince’s side, threw herself into his arms, and began crying. The Seventh Princess was deeply loved and was closest to the Fifth Prince on ordinary days. It was probably the kind of relationship where she could treat the Fifth Prince like a best friend. Now that she had been wronged and saw the Fifth Prince appear, she naturally wanted to vent to him.
The Fifth Prince was momentarily confused.
Just then, Ye Chui’s previously calm and smiling face changed slightly. His iPad magic book appeared floating at his side. He could sense that Dragon Baby had transformed into giant dragon form.
Dragon Baby’s human form was already quite strong. What had he encountered that required him to turn into giant dragon form!?
“Something’s happened. You all stay here. I’m leaving for a bit!” He quickly said to Debbie and the others, then strode out.
The Seventh Princess, however, refused to let it go. “You’re not allowed to leave. Fifth Brother, they bullied me. Don’t let them go…”
But Ye Chui paid her no attention and left the hall without looking back.
The Fifth Prince even subconsciously pulled the Seventh Princess aside to clear the doorway, clearly determined not to let the Seventh Princess interfere with Ye Chui in the slightest. On that beautiful and handsome face, he even wore an expression of some trepidation.
“Fifth Brother?” The Seventh Princess was both angry and confused, feeling deeply wronged. She pointed at Debbie. “She, she just slapped me, and you actually let him go…”
The Fifth Prince looked at Debbie with a pleading expression: Little sister is insensible. Miss Debbie, please don’t take offence. We’ve all spoiled her…
Debbie gave a light humph and said indifferently to the Fifth Princess, “I’ll forgive you this time for making my hand hurt.”
Seventh Princess: “…”
…
Ye Chui left the palace. He could sense the location where Dragon Baby had turned into a giant dragon. Using wind magic, his body became a phantom and sped towards that place. In just a moment, he appeared in front of the Dragon Battle Magic Guild.
A crowd had already gathered around. High in the sky ahead, Dragon Baby’s figure was entangled with a dragon-locking chain that seemed to extend from the void. Ye Chui also saw Turtle Baby and Elf Baby below.
He did not know what had happened, but at this moment he was furious.
Someone actually dared to bully his family’s bear child!?
He could feel the danger of that terrifying dragon-locking magic array. The array could not completely trap Dragon Baby, but its extremely restraining power was indeed quite harmful to him. Therefore, Ye Chui did not hesitate to act.
Exactly one week had passed since the last duel, so today he could use the power of the Heroic Spirit Punch.
There was a fighting style he had long wanted to try.
How powerful would Saitama’s punch be when used under the Giant Body?
He really wanted to find out.
