Chapter 404: Im Screwed

Chapter 404: Im Screwed

Chapter 404: “I’m Screwed…”

“Viscount Buztout has returned to the royal capital!”

This news spread throughout the capital’s streets and alleys in less than ten minutes.

Since many people had personally witnessed Yulin returning to the capital and flying towards the noble district, it was incredibly easy for this news to spread.

And upon hearing this news, whether intentionally or not, everyone rushed towards the Buztout mansion.

Especially the noble sons, all of them seemingly ready to risk everything as they hurriedly gathered towards the Buztout mansion.

“Duel!”

“Duel!”

“Duel!”

This thought arose in the hearts of almost all the noble sons.

Perhaps they felt unwilling, perhaps they felt indignant, or perhaps they wanted to prove that they were no worse than this rumored Viscount. These noble sons, their heads filled with hot blood, were capable of anything.

Especially those who had been gathered in front of the Buztout mansion. Seeing Shien return, they were all extremely excited, even planning to break in.

Unfortunately, they couldn’t even get close.

“Roar—!!!”

Above the Buztout mansion, right in front of the gate, the black dragon, Yulin, hovered in the air, flapping her wings and letting out an earth-shattering roar at everyone present.

The roar transformed into a powerful gust of wind, sweeping towards them, causing the noble sons and even the commoners to scream and cry out, some stumbling, some falling to the ground, as if they had encountered a category twelve typhoon, their faces filled with terror and anger.

Yulin guarded the Buztout mansion. If anyone tried to approach, they would immediately be met with a terrifying roar.

Under such circumstances, everyone looked at the fearsome black dragon, gulped, and froze on the spot, their faces pale.

Clearly, before the famous black dragon of Atlus, no matter how arrogant they were, they didn’t think they could defeat her.

Therefore, whether nobles or commoners, no one dared to approach the Buztout mansion.

However, although they couldn’t approach, they could still shout.

Therefore, the noble sons, suppressing their fear, gritted their teeth and began to shout one after another.

“We want to see Viscount Buztout!”

“Have Viscount Buztout come out!”

“Viscount Buztout! Come out!”

“If you have the guts to collude… no, if you have the ability to win the princess’s favor, don’t you have the guts to come out?”

“Come out and duel me!”

“I must prove to the princess that I’m more suitable than you!”

“Come out!”

“Come out!”

Such shouts and curses continuously rang out.

This made Yulin very unhappy.

A group of human ants, daring to provoke her master like this?

Yulin really wanted to unleash her dragon breath and wipe them all out.

But Shien had instructed Yulin, when he left her to guard the gate, not to harm anyone unless they tried to force their way in.

Therefore, Yulin could only intimidate those humans at the gate. Her dragon breath, like flames, surged in her mouth, as if about to erupt, making many tremble in fear. ꞦÃŊŐ𝖇Ê𝐒

Normally, if a dragon issued such a warning, people would have run far away.

However, this time, not only the reckless commoners, but even the cowardly noble sons endured their fear and continued to shout.

Clearly, these people were absolutely unwilling to retreat just like that.

People from all corners of the capital gradually gathered here, making the area in front of the Buztout mansion incredibly lively.

…

Meanwhile, Shien had already returned to the mansion with everyone.

“Shien!”

“Mr. Shien!”

Vivian, Diere, Lumia, and Melika seemed to have received news of Shien’s return and came out of the mansion immediately, gathering before him, looking both surprised and delighted.

“Big Sister!”

“Big Sister!”

The maids and servants were overjoyed by Lasha’s return, their excitement making Shien almost wonder if he or Lasha was the true master of this house.

Of course, they also noticed the girls who came back with Shien.

Airi and Lasha, needless to say, were known to everyone.

But seeing Leisha and Lilith, they were surprised.

“S-someone who looks exactly like Miss Lasha…!?”

“C-could it be…!?”

Lumia and Melika covered their mouths in surprise.

“They…?”

Diere also looked at Leisha and Lilith, frowning.

Vivian was also surprised to see Leisha, her expression serious, probably having guessed Leisha’s identity.

Back then, on the outskirts of Larmigion, the members of Vivian’s squad had seen Lasha and knew who she was associated with. Now, seeing Leisha, who looked exactly like her, they naturally recognized her identity.

However, when Vivian saw Lilith, her eyes trembled as she stared intently at her, her gaze fixed.

Lilith’s gaze also swept over everyone present, finally stopping on Vivian, not moving away for some reason.

Leisha, on the other hand, smiled at everyone generously.

“Nice to meet you all.”

Leisha said with a smile.

Last time, on the outskirts of Larmigion, Leisha only wanted to see Shien, not the members of Vivian’s squad, so she forcibly transferred them away.

Thanks to this, this was the first time Leisha had met Vivian and the others face-to-face. Before, she had only learned of their existence while secretly observing Shien.

This was the first time Leisha and Vivian’s squad truly met.

Vivian and the others exchanged glances, seemingly unsure how to react.

Normally, Shien would try to resolve this awkwardness.

But now, Shien just wanted to understand the situation.

“What’s going on?” Shien asked Vivian and the others. “I was only gone for a few days. Why does everyone treat me like their mortal enemy now that I’m back?”

Shien’s bewildered words eased the strange atmosphere that had somehow formed.

Vivian and the others returned to normal, looking at the confused Shien and couldn’t help but laugh.

“If you had come back a few days later, they might really treat you like their mortal enemy.”

Vivian teased.

“Actually, in the eyes of those nobles, you’re even more hateful than their mortal enemy now.”

Diere couldn’t help but add.

“How did I offend them?” Shien said, as if he had been wronged. “It’s not that big of a deal, is it?”

Is it?

It really is!

Vivian and the others looked at Shien with strange expressions.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” Shien, feeling a little guilty under their gazes, could only bluster, “I didn’t do anything to offend so many people!”

Well, no matter what, deny it first.

Although Shien himself wasn’t sure if he had done anything to offend the entire capital.

Vivian and the others, unaware of Shien’s thoughts, just chuckled.

“Shien,” Vivian patted Shien’s shoulder, “don’t worry, this is a good thing.”

“A good thing?” Shien was stunned.

“It is indeed a good thing.” Diere said indifferently, as if unconcerned, “At least, for you, it is.”

“A good thing for me?” Shien frowned.

Lumia and Melika’s reactions were different from Vivian and Diere’s. One seemed to admire him, while the other seemed aggrieved, making Shien even more confused.

Airi, who had been silent, suddenly became impatient for some reason.

“Since it’s a good thing, then there’s no need for me to be here. I’ll go back to my room and sleep.”

Airi turned around and left, as if she was in a bad mood.

“Miss Lilith, let’s go and see your room too.”

Lasha returned, seemingly having left at some point to gather firsthand information from the maids and servants. Now that she seemed to know the whole story, she took Lilith, who also looked confused, away.

“It seems interesting, but it has nothing to do with me. I’ll have Lasha take me to choose a room as well.”

Leisha said nonchalantly, or rather, seemingly amused by Shien’s confusion, and left cheerfully.

“Wait…”

Shien wanted to stop them, but after thinking about it, he decided to deal with this matter first.

Seeing this, Vivian and the others stopped beating around the bush.

“Actually, not long ago, the Kingdom announced to the entire world that Princess Lucy was choosing a husband.”

Diere revealed the truth directly.

“You’re saying what?”

This sudden news stunned Shien.

Husband selection?

Lucy was choosing a husband?

Why?

Shien was confused.

And what they said next confused him even more.

“It’s true, Mr. Shien.”

Lumia quickly said, as if worried Shien wouldn’t believe it.

“W-we were also shocked when we found out…”

Melika’s tone became increasingly aggrieved, like a child whose favorite toy had been taken away, dejected.

“Th-then why are they so hostile towards me?”

Shien had a bad premonition.

As expected…

“Because the Kingdom has already announced that you, Viscount Shien Buztout, are Princess Lucy’s top candidate for a husband.”

Vivian’s words made Shien’s lips twitch.

Only one thought remained in his mind.

“I’m screwed…”