fynovel Chapter 173 Of course I want to!
Chapter 173 Of course I want to!
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Richard was surprised.
He had considered a possibility regarding the actions of Benlang and Shuangmo, but without evidence, he couldn't say for sure. As it turned out, Lucy knew the inside story.
This is so interesting!
...
Lucy's hand continued to linger on Richard's cheek, the warm touch transmitting through his skin as he awaited an answer.
But Lucy pursed her lips and asked with a hint of slyness in her voice:
"I can tell you the truth as I know it, but before that, you have to answer one question for me."
"Go ahead and ask," Richard replied readily.
Lucy's fingertips tightened slightly, her clear eyes filled with curiosity.
"How did you manage to break through to the intermediate transcendent level in just a few months, and even comprehend the ability to transform into a demon, thus becoming a mage?"
"I can clearly sense the magical fluctuations emanating from you; this is definitely not an ordinary warrior's path."
Richard chuckled to himself.
Only then did I belatedly realize what had happened.
Lucy is not only the inheritor of the talent for frost abilities, but also a high-level extraordinary powerhouse with an extremely keen perception of magic.
For others at this age, reaching the intermediate extraordinary level might not be a problem.
But he was a wolf cub who had been driven away, and the affairs of the Wolf Clan were no secret in the noble circles of the North.
In other words...
It's truly absurd that he reached the intermediate extraordinary realm so quickly; describing it as a meteoric rise is an understatement.
He could only follow his previous line of thought and reply sincerely:
"I have awakened my life magic talent, and like you, I am now a gifted individual."
In fact, there is absolutely no logical flaw in viewing the system as a powerful and comprehensive talent.
These words were spoken.
Lucy's beautiful eyes widened instantly. She covered her slightly parted red lips with both hands, looking on incredulously.
Awakening Talent?
She knew all too well the weight of those four words!
On the Huanxing Continent, one in a million people might not be a single person with a natural talent, and the difference in the strength of those talents is like heaven and earth.
Those with weak talents can only accelerate the rotting of fruits and vegetables, or make the flames jump higher, thus becoming street performers.
The powerful, like the bloodline talents of the three great royal families of mankind, hold the fate of the nation and look down upon all living beings.
Her frost-freezing talent is also one of the top powers in the North.
Unexpectedly...
Richard has also awakened a talent, the rarest of all—a magician's talent!
Lucy stood up excitedly, her face full of surprise and astonishment.
"What type of magic system is it? Can I take a look?"
...
Richard's lips twitched.
Look?
This is Frostholdt.
It is not within the chiffon cake farm area.
Even if he wanted to perform the infrastructure magic of building a house with a small hammer, he couldn't do it!
He was about to steer the conversation back to the chaos in the North when Lucy had already put down the white rose she was holding.
Take his wrist.
Without saying a word, she pulled him outside.
"Now that you've awakened your combat talent, let's go to the training grounds and have a match. Let me see what it's really like!"
Lucy's voice was full of excitement, and she was overjoyed.
She had previously been in love with Richard.
It was mostly due to his talent; at a young age, he developed new farming techniques that made countless scholars in academia feel inferior.
Now he has even awakened his magical talent and has unlimited potential in martial arts. How could she not be overjoyed to have such a talented and accomplished lover?
...
Richard was pulled forward by her.
Some were dumbfounded.
"Lucy..."
"Shouldn't we discuss the current situation in the North first, instead of wasting time on other things?"
Lucy turned around and smiled.
His face was full of the joy of victory.
"I told you not to worry. I'll tell you everything after the competition, and then you'll understand."
She showed no signs of anxiety whatsoever.
They seemed completely unfazed by the frost's potential disruption. Richard, though curious, could only reluctantly agree.
"It's a deal!"
...
As the two walked through the castle corridors, the maids and guards along the way bowed their heads in greeting when they saw their little princess holding Richard's hand.
Although they had heard of it before...
But seeing the little princess so close to a young man, he couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes.
The old butler, however, remained calm.
He waved for several guards to follow, and then calmly followed behind the two.
...
Not long after.
The group then arrived at the military training ground in the west of the city.
It was a summer afternoon, the sunlight was a bit dazzling, and the air was filled with the smells of sweat, leather, and a faint earthy odor.
Hundreds of Frost Soldiers were training enthusiastically, the clanging of swords and shields clashing and the shouts of commands filling the air.
Lucy raised her hand in greeting, her clear voice echoing throughout the training ground.
"Everyone, take a break and leave the field."
When the soldiers saw that it was their young lady, they stopped training, bowed in unison, and their faces were full of respect.
Her prestige within her own army was immense, not only because she was the lord's eldest daughter, but also because she had awakened the Frostblood lineage.
Even the Viscount doesn't have this!
Even the Viscount doesn't have this!
Moreover, she often came to the training ground to train with the soldiers. When they learned that the young lady was going to compete with other lords, the soldiers immediately became interested.
They all retreated to the edge of the field.
They whispered and discussed among themselves.
Waiting to see this clash between nobles.
...
Upon witnessing this scene.
Lucy suddenly instructed the old butler:
"Give the soldiers a day off, let them all leave the training ground, and they don't need to wait here."
The old butler was slightly taken aback.
Miss has competed with others before, but she never cared about the soldiers watching. Why is she acting so strangely today?
But he dared not disobey and bowed in response:
"Yes, ma'am."
Watching the soldiers leave in twos and threes, leaving only the two of them and the old butler on the training ground, Richard couldn't help but laugh:
"Are you worried I'll lose too badly and don't want your soldiers to see it?"
Lucy put her hands on her hips and chuckled with a hint of pride.
"Otherwise what?"
"Baron Richard, while it's certainly cause for celebration that you've awakened your magical talent, don't forget, you're still only intermediate, while I'm a genuine advanced!"
"Besides, I've had my talent awakened for so many years. Do you really think you can gain an advantage over me in a fair competition?"
These words contained an air of self-assured confidence, along with a hint of doting teasing towards the person they loved who was overestimating their abilities.
Advanced level versus intermediate level.
Talent against talent.
In Lucy's view, the competition was not in any suspense; it was merely a test of Richard's fighting ability.
There was really no need for the Frosty Soldiers to see their beloved in such a disheveled state.
...
Richard neither confirmed nor denied it.
She took off her ice silk robe, handed it to the old steward, and slowly rolled up her long sleeves.
This trench coat is a high-level magical item, with basic magic resistance. He didn't want to win unfairly when sparring with his woman.
He stretched his wrists and ankles, took a few steps back, and gave Lucy a standard knightly salute in a challenge.
His gaze instantly became calm and deep.
"bring it on..."
"Let me see for myself just how sharp the thorns of the frost-covered rose are!"