"Yes. To have achieved such accomplishments in just a few decades is truly remarkable. You even brought your wife, along with you, to the pinnacle of existence, allowing her to rise with you. That is indeed extraordinary!"
"But! Even so, our family is not someone you can humiliate so easily! You think a mere portion of the Cosmic Origin is enough to make my Daughter bow her head and become your concubine?"
"Does our family lack that portion of the Origin?! Or do you really think my Daughter can't get married?!"
Turning around, she saw that True King Kassadin seemed to want to say something, apparently planning to mediate between Ximen Lang and Leng.
She glared fiercely at True King Kassadin, forcing the words of consolation back down his throat.
"What are you still standing there for? Do you really want Daughter to become his concubine?! See him out!"
With that, Queen Consort Bel'Veth waved her hand grandly and turned to return to the Interlayer World.
That left only Ximen Lang, his wife, and True King Kassadin staring at one another.
After an awkward silence, Ximen Lang was the first to speak.
"True King, you know me! Although, yes, I do have some unusual feelings for Sister Kai'Sa. But..."
"I, Ximen Lang, can swear to the heavens that my feelings for Sister Kai'Sa are absolutely genuine!"
Across from him, True King Kassadin saw that Ximen Lang had said all that without once mentioning giving Kai'Sa the status of a proper wife.
Even someone as even-tempered as True King could not help growing irritated. He glanced at Leng, who stayed beside Ximen Lang without ever leaving his side, as though the two were one...
Well, he had to admit it: setting aside Ximen Lang's character, these two really were a perfect