The Demon Sword King at least has the word "Demon" in his name, which sounds quite prestigious, while the Three Kings sounds like the nicknames of street performers.
At the same time, however, his heart skipped a beat.
Even though he hadn't gone out much, his fame had already spread to the Asura Kingdom in the far south.
This is not good news.
He had been deliberately keeping a low profile in his cultivation, for fear of attracting the attention of the Dragon God by being too flamboyant.
But it seems that what was supposed to be spread has already been spread.
Luo Ge's face visibly darkened.
If the Dragon God knew of his existence...
Could it be...?
A sense of urgency suddenly welled up in Luo Ge's heart.
Although he is much stronger now, he still has no chance of winning against the Dragon God.
The best outcome would be nothing more than a desperate escape.
The thought of this made Luo Ge's expression turn extremely ugly.
Ariel was watching him.
When she saw Luo Ge's expression change drastically, her heart skipped a beat. She began to regret saying too much; the more you say, the more mistakes you make.
Originally, I just wanted to verify my suspicions and get closer to the other person by revealing their identity, and also take the opportunity to flatter them.
Unexpectedly, these words seemed to have angered the other party.
Although the young man in front of her looked young, his aura sent chills down her spine.
She had, after all, seen all the scheming and intrigue in the palace.
But what she felt from this person was a more direct, undisguised... sense of oppression.
Ariel unconsciously lowered her posture even further.
The surrounding guards held their breath.
After Luke got up from the snow, he huddled to the side without daring to utter a sound, and now he didn't even dare to breathe loudly.
Three Kings, Demon Sword King, and the King Rank of three major schools combined... With these titles bestowed upon him, no one dared to underestimate Luo Ge because of his young age.
On the contrary, their youth makes it all the more perplexing.
He's already a third-generation king at such a young age; what will he be like in five or ten years?
Could he become a figure on par with the Seven Great Powers?
The same thought came to everyone's mind.
A fiery passion quietly ignited deep within Ariel's eyes.
She stared intently at Luo Ge's face, which was slightly red from the wind and snow, and her heart began to beat faster involuntarily.
Not only is he handsome, but he is also incredibly powerful. If one could win him over to one's side and make him an asset in seizing the throne, imagine the scene of being loyal to such a powerful man.
Just thinking about it...
She couldn't help but feel that strange, blush-inducing sensation, and forced her legs together to press them down.
If someone like that could stand behind me, then returning to Asura and reclaiming the throne would no longer be a pipe dream.
She was already smitten.
"This humble servant greets Your Majesty the Third Prince."
Ariel bowed again, this time more solemnly than before, "Allow me to formally introduce myself."
"My name is Ariel Anemoi Asura, the second princess of the Asura Kingdom."
When she introduced herself, her tone carried a hint of cautious self-restraint.
Although she was a princess, the other party was, after all, a future great power figure, and this identity probably meant nothing to him.
Sure enough, Luo Ge simply gave a curt "Oh," without even raising an eyebrow.
Then he looked away from Ariel, as if he had no interest in her identity whatsoever.
Ariel gave a bitter smile to herself.
No wonder, the other party was the Three Kings, while she was just a down-on-her-luck princess who had fled to a foreign land to survive, so she had nothing to rely on.
She quickly adjusted her mindset; even if she couldn't win the other party over, she should at least leave a good impression.
Such a person is absolutely not to be offended.
Luo Ge saw right through the princess's intentions.
Under the Transparent World, he could see every subtle change in Ariel's expression and every rise and fall of her breath.
This princess's situation was definitely not as simple as just fleeing for refuge.
If it were just about survival, there would be no need to know the situation on the Northern Continent so intimately.
Her ambition was written in her eyes, hidden very deep, but Luo Ge still saw it.
But he didn't want to get involved.
Politics, power, the struggle for the throne... these things were too far removed from him.
He has only one thing in his life: to grasp the sword, become stronger, and then defeat the Dragon God.
He had no interest in anything else.
Perhaps sensing Luo Ge's distraction, Ariel tactfully stepped back, making room for him. "Um, I'm so sorry to have interrupted your conversation. Please continue."
Seeing his princess being so neglected, Luke couldn't help but call out, "Princess..."
"Nothing."
Ariel smiled slightly at him, "To be able to exchange a few words with His Majesty the Third Prince is already a great honor for me."
Luo Ge glanced at her, and in his heart, he thought more highly of her.
Although this person was thoughtful, he knew when to advance and when to retreat, and did not continue to pester him.
They are much better than those who don't recognize their own worth.
His attention returned to Sylphie.
"Hmm... you probably already know the general situation, right?"
Luo Ge looked at her, his tone sincere, "I am indeed not the Rudeus you remember."
"I am his younger brother."
Just call me Luo Ge.
Sylphie lowered her head, tears still streaking her fair cheeks, but her emotions were noticeably calmer than before. She nodded gently. "Um... Luo Ge! I'm sorry, I was too hasty just now and didn't see clearly..."
You don't need to apologize.
Luo Ge waved his hand to interrupt her, "If it were me, and I thought I had found someone important I hadn't seen for many years, I would have rushed over too."
He paused for a moment, then suddenly revealed a mischievous expression, and tentatively asked, "Sister-in-law?"
"Eh??"
Sylphie's ahoge (cowlick) popped up with a snap.
She blushed as if she'd been burned, her face turning red from the base of her neck to the tips of her ears. "No, no... that's not true! You..."
She frantically gestured in front of her, her voice changing from stuttering to a series of incomprehensible syllables.
Luo Ge couldn't help but smirk as he looked at her.
"Looks like you really care about that Rudeus guy."
He remarked with a sigh, "I never expected... that guy would actually like someone like you."
"More importantly..."
You seem to like him a lot too.
He stood up and waved to Silphie: "Sister-in-law, see you again someday. I wish you and Rudeus a happy marriage..."
Luo Ge suddenly got stuck.
Looking at the face before him, clearly dressed as a boy, he swallowed back the words "May you have a son soon," and instead said, "I wish you a long and happy marriage. I'm leaving!"
Hilfi sat in the snow, watching the figure disappear back into the blizzard.
She opened her mouth, and subconsciously reached out her hand in that direction.
Then she slowly pulled back, lowered her eyes, and softly said, "... Thank you."
The wind and snow quickly buried all traces.
Ariel stood to the side, waiting until Luo Ge's figure had completely disappeared before letting out a soft breath.
She gazed at the mountain path, now covered in snow again, and sighed, "I never imagined that the renowned Third King of the Northern Continent would be so young..."
She suddenly remembered something and turned her head to look at Luke.
" Luke."
"By the way, this Third Prince just said his name is Luo Ge Greyrat."
"If I remember correctly, the Greyrat family... should have some connection with you, right?"
"Yes, that's right, Ariel!" Luke's expression was somewhat complicated.
He remained silent for a long while before saying in a low voice, "Speaking of which... he's kind of my cousin. My father and Uncle Paul are brothers."
"I see."
Ariel nodded gently. "Your two cousins, one was a Water Saint Rank magician who could chant without incantation at the age of five, and the other has now become a Sword King... Your Greyrat family really does produce some monsters."
Luke's expression darkened further.
Despite sharing the same bloodline of the Greyrat family, he, a Intermediate Swordsman, standing here, looked like a lump of mud mixed into a pile of scrap metal in comparison.
He bit his lip and didn't reply.
Ariel keenly sensed his emotions and softly added, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that."
Luke shook his head. "... No, Your Highness is right."
Ariel did not continue the topic.
She turned around, her gaze sweeping across the vast snowstorm towards the direction where Luo Ge had disappeared, and murmured softly, " Luo Ge Greyrat...?"
She remembered that name.
The wind and snow grew heavier, enveloping everyone in a vast, white, chaotic expanse.
Ariel straightened her disheveled collar and turned to walk toward the guards.
She still had a very long way to go, and before that, she had to get to Ranoa University of Magic alive.
On the distant mountain ridge, a lone figure continued forward against the wind and snow, never stopping for a moment.