The semi-finals, which consisted of only two matches, were not played consecutively, but rather split into one match in the morning and one in the afternoon.
The match between [ One Sword ] and [ Little Prince of Luck ] Shevchenko was scheduled for the first time and took place in the morning. The outcome of the match was basically without suspense, but since it was a semi-final, it still attracted a lot of people to watch. Sixty to seventy thousand people crowded towards the Number One Sword-Testing Platform, creating a sea of people, shoulder to shoulder.
Even at this point, Angela still hadn't returned from the capital. Sun Fei was a little worried and sent the relatively steady Torres to the capital to inquire about the situation. He himself had no interest in watching the match between [ One Sword ] and Shevchenko and stayed in the camp to wait for news.
Sun Fei did not perceive any possibility that Shevchenko could defeat [ One Sword ], and the pamphlet of the Empire's First Bard Materazzi, whose strength was unpredictable, did not contain any high praise for Shevchenko. He really couldn't think of any upgrade Shevchenko would make in this battle, so Sun Fei was not very interested in such a match.
A series of melodious and deep horn sounds came from the center of the training ground in the distance. A bright blue light blazed from the direction of the Number One Sword-Testing Platform, and the [ Water Curtain Heaven Flower ] barrier appeared in mid-air. A burst of crazy cheers came from the crowd, indicating that the competition had officially begun.
Sun Fei met with Inzaghi and the " Four Little Dragons " at the top of an open area in the Chambord camp to discuss assassination methods.
In the distance, Čech, who had already awakened under the treatment provided by the [ Silver-Armored Berserker ], was doing some restorative exercises to improve his physical functions, while instructing the [ Heng and Ha Generals ] Drogba and Pierce on some techniques and tips for leading troops.
The absence of Čech due to his coma made Sun Fei realize that although he had many fearless "bandits" under his command, very few had the talent to lead troops. Brook, who was stationed in Chambord City, was one, Petr Čech was another, and Fast Blade Robben, who had recently surrendered, had performed well recently and could be considered half a leader.
Aside from these three, Lampard disliked politics and was not interested in military affairs, only in cultivation. The Heng and Ha Generals ], were merely two brave but reckless fools; they were good at fighting, but utterly incompetent at leading troops. In the past few days, without Čech in charge, the Chambord camp had become quite chaotic. The night before last, there was even a delay in the midnight shift change, resulting in three whole hours without soldiers guarding the sentry posts. Therefore, after Čech awoke, Sun Fei ordered the Heng and Ha Generals to stay by Čech's side and learn more about the basics of leading troops and deploying formations.
Although the two were extremely troubled, since His Majesty the King had personally ordered it, they naturally had to bite the bullet and learn it.
"Huh? Ten minutes have passed, why isn't the match over there finished yet?"
Sun Fei glanced unintentionally toward the distant training ground, only to find it still packed with people, filled with cheers and screams. There was none of the scene he had anticipated: a quick victory with One Sword strike against Shevchenko, followed by the crowd dispersing.
"I never imagined that this Little Prince of Luck could withstand [ One Sword ]'s sword for ten minutes? That's quite remarkable." Sun Fei couldn't help but click his tongue slightly. How lucky must he be to have reached this point?
Ten more minutes passed.
"Huh? The competition isn't over yet? What happened?" Sun Fei was surprised to find that the training ground in the distance was still packed with people, and the crowd seemed to be growing larger, with a steady stream of people converging on the No. Number One Sword-Testing Platform from all directions.
"Could it be that [ One Sword ] is actually unable to defeat Shevchenko?"
Sun Fei was truly astonished now. Had he and Materazzi, the Empire's foremost bard, both misjudged him?
Closing his eyes and slowly releasing his Spiritual Power, Sun Fei immediately discovered that in the direction of the Number One Sword-Testing Platform in the distance, two extremely powerful and astonishing auras were intertwined. One was sharp and incomparable, like a giant sword soaring into the sky, lying horizontally between heaven and earth, while the other was as heavy as a mountain, like an ancient mountain range, steadily pressing down on the earth, unmoving.
Sun Fei was very familiar with the aura of a giant sword; it was naturally [ One Sword ].
That heavy, unwavering aura was completely unfamiliar. It was locked in a fierce struggle with [ One Sword ], showing no sign of weakness. Sun Fei's expression changed slightly. This aura... could it belong to [ Little Prince of Luck ] Shevchenko?
Sun Fei beckoned Robben over and asked him to take a piece of Diwei Crystal to the match venue to watch the entire duel. If Sun Fei wasn't mistaken, [ One Sword ]'s match might encounter some unexpected twists.
Just as Robben stepped out of the Chambord camp, a magnificently decorated magic carriage sped towards them from afar, pulled by four pure white, flame-studded level-four magical Crimson Flame Beast. The carriage bore the Chambord City's double-headed dog axe and sword emblem; it was the magic carriage that Sun Fei had purchased at Hot Springs Pass and given to Angela as her mode of transportation.
The carriage sped along and soon entered the camp.
Seeing this, ' Princess in Distress ' Victoria happily ran out from the maids' tent in the distance to greet them. With Princess Angela there, she no longer needed to be too afraid of the stern-faced Sun Fei who would scold her at the slightest provocation. Chunmei, Xiaqing, and Dongrui, the three maids, and the blonde little Loli Jima first lifted the curtain and stepped down from the carriage, before helping the blushing Princess Angela out of the carriage.
What's going on?
Sun Fei frowned and walked over to find Angela with her eyes slightly closed. Her slightly tipsy and alluring demeanor was captivating, and she still carried a faint, sweet scent of fruit wine. She was clearly drunk.
"Your Majesty." Three maids greeted her. Chunmei, dressed in a light green dress with her long black hair pulled back, quickly replied, "Your Majesty, at last night's banquet, Her Highness the Princess drank a few too many cups. This morning, she happened to run into some extremely noble young men from the capital who came to entertain the Princess. As a result, Her Highness held a private banquet on the spur of the moment. Princess Angela..."
"Alright." Sun Fei frowned and waved his hand. "You guys must have been busy serving all night, go back and rest... Jima, you should go and rest too, you have such dark circles under your eyes, you look like a panda."
Although she didn't know what a giant panda was, the little Loli did look very sleepy. She was about to say something, but instead yawned, stuck out her pink little tongue, and turned to rest with the other three maids.
Sun Fei reached out and pulled the slightly tipsy and alluring Angela into his arms. He personally carried Angela back to the side tent of the King's main tent, gently placed the girl in his arms on the soft bed, covered her with a blanket, and then wiped her cheeks and the corners of her mouth with a damp towel.
Shaking his head slightly, Angela wasn't a heavy drinker and rarely drank alcohol. Judging from her current state, she must have had quite a bit to drink. Her dazed appearance made Sun Fei feel a pang of heartache. He really didn't know why she had drunk so much. Fortunately, she hadn't reached the point of convulsing and vomiting from being completely drunk.
Sun Fei used the miniature magic circles engraved on the metal support pillars of the tents to adjust the indoor temperature to the most suitable level for the sobering person to fall asleep. Then he tucked the blanket around the sleeping girl. Looking at Angela's cute appearance in her sleep, a gentle smile couldn't help but appear on Sun Fei's lips, his face full of love and doting.
Sun Fei gently sat on the edge of the bed and couldn't help but reach out to tuck the long hair behind the sleeping girl's ear. Suddenly, he noticed a gilded, fiery red magic box on Angela's bedside table. Sun Fei was slightly taken aback, reached out and opened the box, and found three oval-shaped fossils inside.
These are items that Sun Fei acquired from an old swindler while wandering around the camp on a snowy night. The old swindler claimed they came from the God and Demon Ruins. Sun Fei spent a lot of money to buy these items, including these oval fossils, as a small gift for Angela. Unexpectedly, Angela has treasured them like precious gems ever since.
The fossil felt warm to the touch, as the box containing it was engraved with a fire-attribute magic circle, radiating waves of intense heat.
Sun Fei smiled slightly. He remembered that he had once casually mentioned that these three ovals were likely the eggs of some kind of magical beast. If things went well, they might hatch into something powerful. Angela must have remembered this and designed this box to try and hatch them.
Sun Fei put the fossil back in the box, then placed the box back on the bedside table. Just as he was about to quietly leave, Angela, still fast asleep, suddenly reached out and groggily grabbed Sun Fei hand, saying indistinctly, " Alexander, uh... don't go, I don't want to drink, but... hold me!"
Sun Fei shook his head, lay down fully clothed, and gently held the sleeping girl in his arms.
He held her soft, warm body in his arms, inhaling her alluring hair fragrance, yet felt no lustful thoughts, only immense peace and comfort. All the distracting ideas in his mind faded away, and he experienced an unprecedented tranquility.
Two hours later.
Sun Fei woke up groggily and subconsciously reached out to hug her, only to find nothing. Startled, he turned his head and saw that the beautiful woman beside him was nowhere to be seen.
" Alexander, you're awake?"
Just as Sun Fei was wondering what was going on, he saw Angela come in from outside with a charming smile. She was carrying a plate with a bowl of fragrant and rich porridge in her hand, and she looked at him with a radiant smile.
"How long did I sleep?" Sun Fei asked, pursing his lips with a lingering sense of satisfaction after finishing his porridge.
"It's been over two hours already. You have to go to the competition in half an hour," Angela said with a smile.
So long?
Sun Fei shook his head. During this period, he participated in competitions during the day and entered the Diablo World monsters and level up, resting for less than three or four hours a day. After resting for two hours in this unprecedentedly peaceful state, he felt refreshed and extremely comfortable.
Every time Sun Fei was with Angela, he was able to forget the troubles of the world and experience an unprecedented tranquility. This feeling was something that no one else could give him. Perhaps, just as Sun Fei had guessed, the beautiful woman in front of him was truly a gift from heaven.
Just as he was about to ask Angela why she was so drunk, her personal bodyguard Torres suddenly announced loudly that Robben, who had gone to watch the match between [ One Sword ] and Shevchenko, had returned.
"What? [ One Sword ] actually... lost?" Sun Fei was shocked after hearing Robben's report.
First update.