Please Go Out with Me!

"You've misunderstood. The reason I contacted you tonight was actually..."

Before Isolte finish speaking, Luo Ge had already impatiently swung his sword down.

"Take this!"

The wooden sword whistled down and struck Isolte was completely unprepared. The sword hit her squarely on the shoulder, sending her flying backward and rolling twice on the ground.

"Wait, wait a minute! Let me explain first..."

She had just gotten up.

Luo Ge has caught up.

The wooden sword swept horizontally.

Isolte leg and was knocked to the ground by another sword.

No! I really do have it--

Luo Ge grabbed her by the back of her collar, lifted her up, and gave her another beating.

The wooden sword struck her back and arms repeatedly, Isolte was quickly beaten black and blue, forced to retreat.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Screaming in agony, with no chance to Isolte could only lie on the ground and stretch her hand outwards.

"Help... help..."

"Someone, please save me!!"

The commotion in the backyard quickly alerted the others.

Roxy had just finished sneaking a bite of leftovers from the kitchen, with half a piece of bread still dangling from her mouth, and was walking contentedly back to her room.

As I passed the corner of the corridor, I glanced at the backyard through the window, and my feet froze on the spot.

Under the moonlight, Luo Ge was chasing a woman with a bruised and swollen face all over the courtyard, wielding a wooden sword. The woman being chased and screaming for help was none other than the Water King Isolte.

Huh?

How strange...

What are those two doing so late at night?

Roxy chewed on her bread, her face full of confusion.

Meanwhile, on the second floor, the young man who heard the commotion outside, Tantris Isolte's Tantris, couldn't help but open the window.

He leaned halfway out and looked down, just in time to see his sister being pinned to the ground and beaten by Luo Ge.

He was silent for three seconds, then slowly closed the window.

He had long heard that many nobles in the capital had shady hobbies.

I never expected that my seemingly gentle and serious younger sister would be so different in private.

He still has this kind of habit late at night...

Tantris, adopting a "don't meddle" attitude, shook his head and locked the window.

What could he possibly say?

Hmm... I can only say that young people these days really know how to have fun late at night.

The commotion in the backyard grew louder and louder, but surprisingly, no one in the entire house came out to disturb it.

Because everyone knows that the two of them won't cause any death.

Isolte was beaten so badly that she couldn't take it anymore, and it was clear that the other party wasn't giving her a chance to explain.

She was at her wit's end.

Isolte her teeth, seized an opening, and lunged at the wooden sword on the ground. She picked it up, gripped it in her hand, and assumed a defensive stance.

Luo Ge then stopped.

He looked at Isolte, his eyes filled with approval, and nodded.

"Very good."

"So you're finally getting ready for battle, Isolte? Come on!"

"Show me your true skills tonight and let's have a good, hard-fought duel!"

"..."

Isolte was panting heavily, her forehead covered in sweat, but her bruised and swollen face gradually tightened.

She took a deep breath, gripped the wooden sword tightly, and stared intently at Luo Ge's every move.

Luo Ge attacked again.

This time, Isolte was prepared. She dodged to the side and slashed back with her sword.

Luo Ge dodged to the side, and the two began exchanging blows in the backyard.

Isolte's Water God Style swordsmanship was solid, and although she was beaten up, she was able to fight more freely in the real battle.

The sword's movement is like water, gentle yet firm.

And this is exactly the result Luo Ge wanted to see. He definitely didn't want Isolte to go easy on him just because they knew each other.

What he wanted to see was Isolte full power.

However, under her own pressure, even though Isolte was serious...

However, Luo Ge didn't use his full strength, and continued to simply react to each move. Although there was still a considerable gap in strength between the two sides... he couldn't help but admire Isolte's current state.

She has finally grown up.

"It's been many years, and your Water God Style swordsmanship has indeed become more powerful."

"Isolte..."

"Yeah?"

Isolte his sword, her tone helpless, "But I am the Water King, and you are already the Death God."

"It's just a title."

Ultimately, it all comes down to ability, doesn't it?

"That's true."

Seeing Luo Ge's nonchalant attitude, Isolte's lips curled into a slight smile.

Crackle!

The two continued sparring in the backyard, the sounds of their wooden swords clashing crisply and frequently echoing.

Isolte deliberately retreated, gradually increasing the distance between them, before suddenly jumping out of the battle and raising her hand to call a halt.

"Please pause!"

Luo Ge stopped his sword and looked at her with a puzzled expression.

Isolte took a couple of breaths, brushed the hair that had fallen in front of her face, and looked intently at Luo Ge.

"Um? Actually, I wanted to explain something tonight."

"Please let me finish speaking, okay?"

Luo Ge tilted his head, curious about what she wanted to say, and lowered his wooden sword.

An evening breeze swept through the courtyard, causing the cherry blossom branches to sway gently, and moonlight filtered through the gaps in the branches.

The evening breeze lifted Isolte, and a few strands of hair clung to her cheeks.

The girl finally took a deep breath, as if suppressing all her hesitation and shyness, and decided to go for it.

"Luo Ge! I... I like you!!"

The air fell silent for a moment.

Luo Ge tilted his head, and it took him a while to realize what was happening.

"Like?"

Luo Ge looked confused and stood there, stunned.

"What did you say? Wait a minute... what do you think? You like me?"

Isolte vigorously, her face flushed, her voice soft but each word clear and distinct.

"Yes, literally!"

"I like you... Please go out with me! The kind of relationship where the ultimate goal is marriage."

"I see."

Luo Ge suddenly nodded, Isolte overjoyed, thinking that she had finally successfully conveyed her feelings.

The next second, Luo Ge's lips curled into a smile that seemed to say, "I already knew you."

Under Isolte's expectant gaze, Luo Ge didn't answer. Instead, he covered his forehead with his hand and suddenly burst into laughter.

"Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha..."

"Hey? What are you laughing at?"

Isolte her head, a hint of confusion showing on her face beneath her bangs.

"Oh... so your Water God Style has reached this level? Hmm, it's certainly mastered."

"He can spout such lies so easily; he truly lives up to his reputation as the 'Water King.' He almost fooled me too."

"???"

Isolte there, stunned, her brain momentarily blank and overloaded.

Luo Ge continued, his tone carrying a hint of smugness. "You know what? Your acting is terrible. Didn't you even notice you were blushing because of the lie?"

Please!

"If you're lying, please pay attention to your facial expressions next time, okay?"

"???"

Isolte's eyes widened slowly.

I blushed because I was shy! How did that make me lie?!

"You've misunderstood, I'm serious!" she hurriedly explained, her voice becoming rapid.

Luo Ge looked at her, at Isolte because she was lying—her acting was terrible.

That's absolutely ridiculous.

Luo Ge's indifferent gaze fell on Isolte, his tone equally flat. "Stop talking nonsense, pick up your weapon and fight me fair and square. If you can beat me, I'll agree to anything, let alone dating or marriage."

"... Is that so?"

Isolte and Luo Ge exchanged a glance, their minds racing, and she gradually understood what was going on.

So?

Luo Ge?

This is a test you're giving me, isn't it?

Only if I win this battle tonight will I be qualified to stand truly before you.

Isolte seemed to understand something all of a sudden.

She slowly tightened her grip on the wooden sword, the shyness and embarrassment on her face fading away, replaced by a burning fighting spirit.

She took a deep breath, readjusted her stance, looked firmly at Luo Ge, and even had a slight smile on her lips.

I see.

Let's go then.

Fight on!

I Isolte, will stand before you with my head held high and prove that I am worthy of you.