The Cannon God's Chosen

Earth, H City, late at night.

Xiaoman had just finished showering and drying her hair, and was lying in bed, video chatting.

Nearly halfway around the world, that's Fr*nce.

The woman on the screen, dressed in a bathrobe, reclines comfortably on the balcony in the fading sunlight. She smiles and says, "Xiaoman, you really should have come with me."

She is An Youyi, Xiaoman's current best friend.

In the Xie Guangjun incident, this charming and edgy older sister was caught up in it and suffered some fright, but now she is in much better spirits and no longer looks weak and fearful.

After all, time is the best healer of the soul.

Of course, unlike the poor guy who can only heal himself over time, this well-known second-generation rich kid in H City's social circle used a special medicine to speed up his recovery.

She changed her mood, flew abroad in first class, and spent lavishly on shopping. Under the meticulous service and the pleasure of extravagant spending that money could buy, and through shopping therapy that involved spending tens of thousands of euros a day, her psychological trauma was completely healed—the happiness of the rich is truly unimaginable.

The woman, known in the circle as "Queen An," blinked and looked wistful. "This morning I went to Paris Sweetheart —that Michelin-starred patisserie, their Macron are amazing! Tomorrow I'm going to the Pompidou Centre... Hey, is there anything you'd like to see? I can go take some photos for you, or maybe a video..."

Xiaoman blinked. "The Paris Commune Communards' Wall!"

Queen An on the other side choked for a moment. "What is that?"

"A rare place in the entire Fr*nce where martial spirit is abundant."

Xiaoman rolled her eyes and said, "Didn't you learn that in history class? When the Paris Commune failed, 147 Commune fighters, including minors, resisted to the very end along the streets. After running out of ammunition and food, they were driven by the Thiers government forces to a wall in front of Père Lachaise Cemetery. They refused to surrender and were then ordered to be shot. The blood-stained wall became an eternal memorial."

Queen An frowned and said, "Why are you looking at this? It's not like it's a monument to heroes in China."

Xiaoman shook her head and said, "They are heroes of all human Civilization."

An Youyi laughed and said, "Why is it so exaggerated? Besides, foreigners are so bad. Even if they are heroes, they are their heroes. It has nothing to do with us China. Didn't the France invade and bully us too?"

Xiaoman wanted to explain, but seeing the other person's lack of interest and indifferent attitude, she shook her head. "Never mind, I'll go see it myself if I have the chance."

An Youyi scoffed, "If you had the chance... why didn't you come this time?"

Xiaoman shrugged. "Something's up."

Queen An smiled and said, "Because you can't bear to part with your boyfriend? You can have Kang De accompany you."

Xiaoman paused for a moment, then blushed. "He's not my boyfriend!"

An Youyi exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? You two aren't married yet?"

Xiaoman stammered, "Why do we need to become one? What does that mean?"

"Oh, I see." An Youyi stroked her chin. "Since you only consider Kang De a friend, then I don't feel any pressure..."

Xiaoman was taken aback. "You... what do you want to do?"

An Youyi bit her lip lightly, gently pulling open the collar of her nightgown to reveal her fair skin, delicate collarbone, and deep cleavage. She winked at Xiaoman: "Look at me, I'm beautiful, have a great figure, am incredibly wealthy, and am an only child. Take the initiative, and try your luck with Kang De. Is that too difficult?"

Xiaoman, who was lying on the bed, immediately sat up and bristled, "An Youyi!"

An Youyi pouted. "What's wrong!"

"... Don't give me that!" Xiaoman said, baring her teeth and brandishing her claws. "Kang De didn't like your type!"

"Hey, I'm so pretty and have such a great figure, and my family is rich, Kang De doesn't like my type, which type does he prefer?" An Youyi stared at Xiaoman and smiled meaningfully, "Tell me."

Xiaoman pretended to turn off the video. "I'm not talking to you anymore!"

"Alright, alright, I was just teasing you," An Youyi chuckled. "But you'd better make your move soon. Other women don't have the same code of honor as me. You'll have nowhere to cry later."

Xiaoman wrinkled her nose. "No way!"

"Silly girl." An Youyi sighed helplessly, then, as if she had just thought of something, "Oh right, I'm going to London the day after tomorrow. Why don't you book your tickets and meet me there? I'll cover all the expenses. Tell Kang De it's my way of thanking you for what happened last time, so I'm inviting you all to London together."

Xiaoman was taken aback by this unexpected topic change. "Huh?"

"What are you 'ah' about? Hurry up and bring Kang De along. I'll create an opportunity for you two. It's just a matter of breaking through a thin veil; once it's clear, everything will be fine."

An Youyi said, "Go tell Kang De quickly, didn't he say he didn't want you to go to Paris because he thought the security was bad? Can't you go to London? If you're worried, you can come along as his bodyguard, right?"

Xiaoman was very interested, but hesitated and said, "Kang De might not be available..."

An Youyi frowned and asked, "Hasn't school started yet? What's he busy with?"

Xiaoman opened her mouth.

He met with representatives from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and various branches of the military at Diaoyutai...

Does saying this constitute leaking state secrets?

The concept of secrecy is a traditional China strength. Even more than a decade ago, the word "spy" still existed in people's memories. Of course, in the new era, the profession of "spy" has evolved into terms like "American sympathizer," "Public Intellectual," and "internet spy."

Xiaoman ultimately didn't reveal anything about Kang De, only saying, "He has indeed been quite busy lately."

An Youyi frowned, realizing that things weren't so simple. "Could he have gone to secretly meet some woman?"

Xiaoman was startled, then saw the mocking look in Queen An's eyes and shouted angrily, "You!"

The other person laughed loudly, "Wake up, kid... I'm going to eat now. Ask Kang De, I'm giving you two a free London getaway, why not take it!"

After the call ended, Xiaoman lay on the bed, stunned for a moment.

She opened her chat with Kang De and sent him a message: "Are you there?"

"..." After thinking for a moment, Xiaoman shook her head and said, "Why are you acting like a simp?"

She thought for a moment, then wrote, "Xiao An invited us to London..."

Withdraw.

I want to go to London.

... This feels a bit strange, so I'm withdrawing it.

I want to go to London with you.

Isn't that a bit too much of a coquettish gesture...? (Retracted)

The light from the phone screen illuminated Xiaoman's rosy cheeks. As she typed on her phone, she thought about what An Youyi had told her, her mind becoming increasingly chaotic, and her feelings were hard to describe.

"Ughhhhh, why is An Youyi saying all this?! I hate her!"

Xiaoman rolled around on the bed, tossing and turning, slapping the sheets haphazardly with her hands. She took a few deep breaths, then kicked the blankets hard with her feet. "Aaaaaah, whatever, this isn't for me!"

She resigned herself to her normal way of interacting with Kang De.

And then sent out a message after a series of withdrawals.

"Patrick Star, let's go to London!"

After finishing writing, she felt a great sense of relief.

After waiting a while without a reply, I pursed my lips and opened Bilibili to start watching videos. Even so, my eyes kept glancing at the top of my phone, waiting for WeChat message to pop up.

But there was still no reply before she drifted off to sleep.

Why?

Because Wang Xiaoman on Earth.

Kang De was solving the problem of rollover.

Grass, grass, grass.

I flipped through it all!

Kang De's battle suit emitted streaks of light as he flew in the direction Horus had indicated.

This whole thing is pretty ridiculous—he had previously used the term "dear friend" to address Leona when he invited her to manage the West Goth Company for him, which made Leona very resentful and angry. To appease this furious Little Dwarf, he abused his power and assembled a very ostentatious welcoming team from the military, political, and legal teams of the Distant Harbor, successfully satisfying Leona's vanity. It was a classic example of a Casanova's behavior.

However, an unexpected event occurred at the same time. It can be traced back to the brief intimacy with Tina last night. Perhaps it was a sudden whim of the princess to give Kang De a surprise and romance, so she traveled lightly to the Distant Harbor overnight—the surprise that was translated was not a surprise, but a shock.

He'd already greeted Leona with such an extravagant display, so what would he do when he heard Tina was coming? Should everyone turn around and go greet her all over again?

... While it sounded like a good idea, Kang De had a feeling that if it were actually done, it would be essentially the same as skillfully pulling a lever in the trolley problem to make the trolley drift on two tracks.

--What else can we do?

Just then, Horus's voice rang in my ears.

"Father," he said, "If Leona were a man, things would be much simpler—don't you think so?"

Ah, come to think of it... no, that's not right!

Kang De exclaimed, "Why would you have such a dangerous idea?"

Iron Son said nonchalantly, "That's normal logic. Father, you're extremely adept at dealing with men, but women are much more troublesome in comparison..."

"--fart!"

"Oh."

"What are you laughing at!" Kang De roared. "My car is about to overturn!"

"That's simple, Father," Horus said. "I have a plan."

Kang De seized upon the straw offered by his rebellious son. "Speak!"

Iron Son said in a deep voice, "Just let Leona and Tina meet normally. Then, all you need to do is hug Leona in front of Princess Tina. At that time, Princess Tina will say, 'I'm sorry, perhaps I came at the wrong time.' Then you can say righteously, 'No, you came at the right time,' and then with a wave of your hand, Princess Tina will obediently come over and be hugged by you along with Leona..."

"--Eat shit! That was totally edited up! And why do you watch this kind of stuff all the time!"

"This is research and data collection to help resolve my father's personal problems..."

"Fuck you!"

Which one?

"..." Kang De exclaimed, "What kind of time is this to be joking?"

Horus asked calmly, "When?"

Kang De said impatiently, "Overturned! Overturned! A machete! A fine boat! Tina's here!"

"So what?" Horus retorted. "Goth's safety is in your hands. You can marry into the Empire, the Council, Twilight Moon, or even Cathay at any time. Would Princess Tina dare to be angry? So what if Leona throws a tantrum? You only need to say one word to ruin all of Vidal Chamber of Commerce. What can she do? West Goth Company doesn't need her. There are always better candidates."

Kang De was stunned.

"You see," Iron Son said calmly, "Your panic and helplessness are completely unreasonable. Not only can I not understand them, but even outsiders wouldn't comprehend them at all. So, just act as if nothing happened. Even if they get angry because of it, as long as you show the slightest dissatisfaction, they will restrain themselves—this is the easiest solution."

"... No."

Kang De said, "This is not good, this will not work."

Horus calmly replied, "Why not? Why not? The worst outcome is simply a complete breakup, but if Father likes women, there are countless options in both worlds: gentle, beautiful, revering you like a god, and obedient to your every whim. You can have as many as you want—that's how the powerful and influential in both worlds have done it, and I've never seen any problems arise."

"No."

"Why?"

"Because in that case..." Kang De paused for a moment, then said softly, "It would truly become a god."

Horus was surprised. "Hmm?"

"The threshold for pleasure keeps rising. I've already lost interest in material wealth. I'm not interested in money because I'm genuinely uninterested. The mirror image of the White Mist World means I can continuously replicate Earth using the laws of spacetime. The threat from other worlds means I can directly plunder the wealth I want. The Broken Isles are a prime example..."

Kang De said, "For a nation, money and wealth are meaningless. I'm almost at that point. When I establish the West Goth Company to produce and export products from Earth and attract people... my first thought isn't how much wealth I can earn, but how many jobs they can create, and what those who work for me can produce and export for me..."

"Because I've come to understand that money is worthless, paper money is worthless, gold is just dirt, but the shells and airplanes produced for me by using money to buy raw materials, pay wages, and have workers produce them are valuable; the food that feeds the people to maintain social stability is valuable; and the soldiers armed with money, welfare, security, honor, weapons, and logistics are the most valuable."

Do you understand?

He shook his head. "If I could use my status and power to ruthlessly plunder, coerce, and intimidate others in matters of personal affection, I would lose even more. If, as you say, I could use my status and power to possess three thousand beauties, after the initial satisfaction and indulgence, I would lose something."

"For example, when I'm in the same car with Leona again, I no longer find her awkwardness and knowing look amusing. Holding her hand doesn't make my heart race, and when I hear Tina is coming, I no longer feel the panic of a car crash. All I feel is a calm stillness. Ah, another sex toy has arrived—I don't want to become like that. I don't like that kind of life."

Kang De, having said this, chuckled and said, "Horus, do you understand what I'm saying?"

Horus muttered, "This man is clearly a virgin, but he's got all sorts of tricks up his sleeve."

"... Hello!"

"So, after saying all this, how will Father face Princess Tina?"

"Maybe all I can do is hug her, rub against her chest, and cry while begging for forgiveness," Kang De said proudly. "In a little while, remember to go back to the White Mist World. Don't get involved in adult matters."

"..."

Prior to this, there was the Vidal Chamber of Commerce of Commerce's convoy.

"Tina's mom is here."

The next instant, Leona's pupils contracted, revealing a look of panic.

A Fu chuckled and said, "Oh dear, feeling guilty?"

The silver-haired girl retorted angrily, "No way!"

She blurted it out unconsciously before realizing what had happened, and more importantly... she realized what Kang De had gone to do—he must have gone to find Tina.

For a moment, Leona swayed, feeling an emptiness in her heart.

A bittersweet feeling welled up inside me.

Sadness, grief, resentment, unease, and inner turmoil.

What right does he have to be angry? Tina is his fiancée, isn't that perfectly normal...?

"Sometimes..." A Fu across from me chuckled, "I also think my father is quite adorable."

Leona was in turmoil. Upon hearing this, she looked up and gave her a blank stare.

A Fu chuckled, "Faced with a powerful enemy that has wiped out countless eras, he could fight without hesitation for the sake of Mortal World beings. Facing the technologically advanced and powerful Arcane Council, he could stand up to its Grand Speaker for the sake of the common people of the Broken Isles. Facing the monarch of the most powerful country in the world, he could stand his ground and not be at a disadvantage. Is there any man in the world more powerful and proud than my father?"

The ship girl leaned against the carriage, smiling as she looked at Leona.

"Such a proud man, when faced with a woman from a small, rural merchant guild in the southern part of the empire, and a princess he was supposedly betrothed to whoever was under his protection and who even took advantage of him, actually looked utterly panicked, racking his brains to find a way to avoid conflict between the two, carefully trying to appease both sides, not wanting to embarrass or hurt either of them..."

She said with a smile, "What an honor! If the Grand Speaker of the Council knew about this, he would probably cry with envy, because Dad Council the Distant Harbor without hesitation, not giving the Council any face at all... Dad is really kind."

Leona didn't care what "gentlemanly" meant, because she already understood what A Fu meant. A Fu's voice mixed into her chaotic thoughts, and as if she had thought of something, her expression gradually became more lively.

--Yes, if Kang De didn't care, he could have just ordered his troops to meet Tina. Why did he have to go himself?

Thinking about this made her feel a little better. Feeling a little better, her mind became a little clearer. With her mind clearer, she noticed what A Fu had said earlier.

"A formidable enemy of the Star Palace?" she frowned. "What is that?"

"It was the enemy that A Fu and his father fought side by side last night. Mom must have seen the aurora in the sky last night too—that was the aftershock of Dad piercing the starry sky and bombarding the enemy with a spear that wasn't made of flesh."

A Fu blinked. "Mom, in the skies above this world, there exist beings who claim to be gods, and Dad's mission is to fight them and save the world from their extinction..."

She said softly, "Whether it's running the Distant Harbor or having you take charge of the West Goth Company, everything my father has done in this world is to save Mortal World... It's been very hard work."

Leona exclaimed, moved, "What... tell me in detail!"

In the distance, Tina's carriage had stopped, with knights positioned on either side, spread out in a defensive stance. The two knights who had gone to scout had returned, and Tina opened the window and asked, "Did you see clearly?"

The knight nodded and said, "I saw it clearly, there's no mistake, it must be His Highness Kang De's troops. Those greenskins and humans driving alchemical chariots are clearly the Greenskin Musket Corps and Valentan Guards Army that His Highness Kang De brought to Danfeng Lucerne. In addition, there are the flags of Distant Harbor, Twilight Moon, the Council, and the four Imperial Armies. And the vehicles they are welcoming and escorting, judging from their family crests, belong to the Vidal Chamber of Commerce."

After a moment of silence in the carriage, the princess's voice rang out again. "Thank you for your hard work, knight. I am deeply impressed by your expertise in heraldry."

"It is my honor, Your Highness."

The knights bowed and stepped back, Sword Saint Cascading Snow asked in a strange tone, "Are we going to catch them in the act?"

Inside the carriage, Tina remained calm, turned her head, and smiled, "Auntie, don't joke around."

Hilmeria scoffed, "What do you mean 'joking'? Look at this spectacle! The Distant Harbor is out to welcome another woman, while you, the rightful fiancée, are slinking off to the Distant Harbor yourself..."

Tina's smile remained gentle and beautiful, "It was my own decision. I wanted to surprise Kang De. If Kang De didn't know, how would he arrange for someone to greet me? Besides, the more grand the welcome for Leona, the less I need to worry— Kang De is obviously just trying to appease her, isn't he? Leona's personality is easy to understand."

"..." Hilmeria looked at Tina, glancing left and right, "Are you really not angry?"

Tina's smile grew even more gentle and charming, "How could that be?"

Hilmeria shut her mouth.

She didn't continue asking whether "How could that be?" meant "How could you be angry?" or "How could you not be angry?"

In short, after the Glittering Sand Incident, the innocent, beautiful, and elegant Tina underwent a subtle change. Whether it was Tina's father, her siblings, or the maids of the Maple Leaf Palace, they all expressed this view to varying degrees—they all felt that the princess was as beautiful and gentle as ever, but her clear blue eyes seemed to be shrouded in an indistinct mist, obscuring the depth of her gaze.

She said, "So, what do we do now? Should we go directly to Distant Harbor, or..."

"Just wait here," Tina chuckled.

Hilmeria clicked her tongue in surprise.

About three minutes later, a whooshing sound came from the sky. Tina looked up and smiled.

The Sword Saint Cascading Snow secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Kang De landed smoothly, slapping the unwilling Horus back into the White Mist World. He smiled at the knights around him, "Hey guys, I'm the not-yet-married husband of that beautiful lady in the carriage. Mind if we have a little privacy? Okay, stop laughing, move away, and don't listen to our whispers."

At the same time, Tina opened the window, smiled gently at Kang De, and then turned back to say, "Auntie, could you please go out for a moment and stay away from me?"

The Sword Saint Cascading Snow left dejectedly, pointing at Kang De in a gesture that seemed to say, "Look what you've done." Kang De ignored him, jumped into the car, and said to Tina, "Lei..."

Before he could speak, Tina closed the window, put her finger to Kang De's lips, and whispered, "Shh..."

Kang De was stunned for a moment, then a fragrant breeze greeted him. Tina gently stretched out her jade-like arms, wrapped them around his neck, and pressed her Kang De lips to his, silencing his words. She then pulled him down onto the soft couch in the carriage.

After a while, Tina, her face flushed, pressed down on Kang De's other hand and chuckled softly, "Alright, this is an advance payment. We won't give you anything else; it wouldn't be good if they heard..."

Blushing, she pulled Kang De's hand out from under her clothes, then leaned down and sniffed Kang De chest, arms, and hands inch by inch, finally nodding in satisfaction. "Hmm, very good."

Blushing, she took Kang De's hand and slipped it inside her clothes again. "As a reward, I'll let you touch me a little longer."

Kang De's smile remained unchanged, but his heart skipped a beat.

Damn, that's me for sure. After being forcibly kissed by the Parrot, that half-bottle of xylitol wasn't wasted.

He said, "Leona is here."

Tina nodded. "Okay, I understand."

Kang De hesitated for a moment. "So..."

Tina hugged him and smiled, "I know. I'll make my appearance again a few days after we arrive at Distant Harbor."

Kang De was stunned.

Her Highness chuckled, "What else? Go straight to the caravan and have the nobles, courtiers, and soldiers of the Distant Harbor give me an even warmer welcome, making Leona feel bitter and resentful, and letting those shrewd people secretly laugh at me for letting my good friend take advantage of me? Leona is our good friend; she risked her life to help us in Valentan, and we must repay this kindness. I won't let her down."

She reached out and stroked Kang De's face. "And it would put you in a difficult position... I wouldn't do that."

Kang De stared at Tina, speechless for a moment.

As a hardcore otaku who had read the Good Ship story, he never hesitated to assume the worst about the traveler. He thought this was a panicked mishap, but who knew Tina was so understanding and virtuous? She was comparable to the urban legend of "I don't mind how many girlfriends you have as long as you have me in your heart."

Could it be that the divine power Sister La bestowed upon me is the legendary aura of a king?

Kang De was lost in thought, but he was relieved to see that Tina was alright. As for Leona... well, he'd have to try harder.

Kang De, lost in thought, failed to notice that Tina, lying beside him and gazing at him sideways, had a gaze that, while unmistakably loving, held a deep and meaningful depth.

She laughed and said, "Kang De, why don't you go back to Leona's place? She probably doesn't know yet."

Kang De hesitated and said, "This..."

Tina gently nudged him. "Go ahead, if she doesn't know anything and suddenly sees me, she'll probably die of embarrassment on the spot... Or, should I go and tell her myself?"

Kang De squeezed the smooth, soft jade in his hand. "Haven't had enough yet..."

Tina blushed and pulled his hand away. "No more touching!"

Even as she said this, she winked. "From now on, I'll be living in Distant Harbor, okay? Kang De wants to touch me... hehe."

Kang De gave Tina a final kiss, then bent over and disappeared into the White Mist World.

Adjust the time allocation, take a damn shower, and change into the same set of clothes.

Perfect.

Using a spatial beacon, he traveled back to Vidal's team and entered the carriage, where he found A Fu and Leona chatting and laughing together. Kang De hesitated and said, "Leona..."

Leona glanced at him sideways. "Tina's here, isn't she? Look at you."

Kang De was taken aback and looked at A Fu. The good boy smiled sweetly and gave him a victory sign, "I told you, A Fu's here."

"I don't know what you're panicking about," Leona scoffed. "I'm nothing to you, why are you acting so guilty? What's the rush?"

Although he said those words, Kang De, with his arrogantly perceptive nature, still immediately discerned the other person's true emotional state—no anger, no panic, no disappointment?

And he seems to be in good shape?

Damn, how could it be so easy?

Could it be that I am a philandering emperor, a chosen one of the ultimate Casanovas?

Kang De breathed a sigh of relief and smiled with satisfaction.

Ah, that's so me!

The "battlefield" thing is just for kids; all that talk about good boats and firewood knives is just to scare children.

At this very moment, five nautical miles outside the port of Distant Harbor.

A large merchant ship anchored and was inspected by a naval patrol boat from the Distant Harbor.

All members disarmed, and the envoy stood at the bow of the ship, saluting the officers from the Distant Harbor who boarded.

A genuine smile appeared on his face.

We made it! Just over a day's time!

The most precious gifts were transported from the mainland using a space teleportation array, the next most valuable gifts were transported by relay of large pack animals such as griffins, cloud eagles, and pegasus, and the other gifts were collected from colonies, overseas territories, and islands. Merchant ships were mobilized, and everyone worked together to reach the Distant Harbor in just over a day!

Good day, Your Excellency.

The captain and envoy of the merchant ship, with a polite and enthusiastic smile, said, "I have been sent to deliver greetings from Twilight Moon Island. The entire Lightbather Walker Family extends their highest respect and warmest welcome to the Dragon of Cathay. We hope to forge a friendship with His Highness Kang De and sincerely wish that Her Majesty the Empress and His Highness Kang De's love will soon have a perfect ending. This is our gift list, and..."

The officer in charge of today's coastal defense stammered, "W-what?"

His rank wasn't high enough to participate in this morning's meeting, and of course, he didn't witness the explosive scene between Prince Kang De and the Phoenix King. In fact, before today, he thought the rumors about the prince and the Elf Queen were just rumors—what was this pointy-eared guy talking about? Love?

What's going on with this short-lived species?

The proud elf, though impatient, still smiled and said, "I..."

The officer's walkie-talkie crackled to life. "Calling, calling, large merchant ships spotted! Large merchant ships spotted! And many more..."

The elf's expression suddenly changed. He turned to look into the distance, activated Eagle Eye, and then cursed, "Those cunning and treacherous elves! But we won! The Lightbather Walker was the first!"

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PS1: 8,000 words!

PS2:... I feel okay, but I have some phlegm. It feels like the discomfort of catching a cold or the early stages of a cold. Sigh, I'll continue drinking hot water, taking medicine, and going to sleep... Goodnight.