Chapter 777: Chapter 611: I Like You!
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Next to the Imperial City of the Holy Augfa Empire, there exists a standalone building established on an independent mini floating island—it’s precisely where Ai Lin resides. As a Sanctuary Mage, Ai Lin enjoyed an extremely remarkable status here. Everyday she was well cared for, and during her leisure she strolls wherever she pleases. Nevertheless, her range of activity was still within the Imperial City.
As for Ai Lin, everyone felt extremely troubled.
This also includes the Emperor himself.
If Ai Lin was just an ordinary Mage, he would be very happy to see his third son trying so hard to win over Ai Lin; he would also be delighted to see his second son using Ai Lin as an excuse to start a war with his third son. But Ai Lin is a Sanctuary Mage! What’s more, she is a Sanctuary Mage with two fragments of the Cosmic Stones! This is almost equivalent to the power of three Sanctuary Mages combined! Such a level of power, if mishandled, I’m afraid it will bring great trouble to the Divine Augfa Empire.
At this moment, the third prince, St. Antonio, looks utterly dejected, having locked himself up in the palace for several days without sight. That Ai Lin is a Sanctuary Mage is a fact that unexpectedly made it very challenging for him to accept. At the same time, he curses himself for being a fool for not discovering earlier; if he had known earlier, he wouldn’t have chosen to communicate with Ai Lin in this way. He instinctively thought that Ai Lin was just an apprentice of some Magic Master, though strong in power was lacking in knowledge, and he could control her with his wisdom.
However, Ai Lin is now a Sanctuary Mage, and he does not dare control such a level of power! If not handled well, not just him but the entire Divine Augfa Empire could plummet into disaster!
At the same time, the second prince, Saint Julio, is also anxious almost every day. He occasionally looks at his healed arm, touches the remnants of where it broke, reminiscing about what he said after that incident, he felt terribly foolish! He actually tried to flirt with a Sanctuary Mage! Every time he thinks of this, Prince Saint Julio always wished he could cut off his arm and send it to Ai Lin again! That he is still alive is simply a miracle!
Recently, Master August has been busy contacting various Sanctuary Mages, trying to find out where this girl emerged from. But after contacting several Masters whom he was acquainted with, none of them have heard of Ai Lin. Not only that, they even thought that August was joking with them-----because how could a young-looking girl be a Sanctuary Master!
Thus, almost everyone is busy with their own affairs.
However, there is one person who shows no fear but instead, perceives this as his own opportunity!
He is the First Prince, Saint Cassio.
Saint Cassio has always presented himself as a prince close to the people, among the three princes, he had the best reputation.
But Prince Saint Cassio very clearly realized that this is merely a public image. However, he has the patience to maintain this image in order to become the emperor of one of the strongest empires in the lower planes.
Prince Saint Cassio has also received news of the recent incidents, and he instinctively sees this as an opportunity. However, he is unsure about how to seize this opportunity, after all, how can one tempt someone as mighty as Ai Lin is nearly impossible.
Except for...
Love!
Yes! Prince Saint Cassio is a pro at love affairs. He was one of the few who managed to maintain a good reputation while playing the field. Furthermore, he is clear that the heart of a girl like Ai Lin is very easily moved. Once moved, it would be fiery and till the death. Especially by his estimation, given Ai Lin is so powerful, she must have been studying magic under her master from a young age, thus having barely experienced anything beautiful in life. A little attention and affection from himself could exchange for her love for him!
For this reason, Prince Saint Cassio has devised a perfect plan. As a gentleman, he will take advantage of his skills in love affairs to capture Ai Lin’s heart!
At that time, with the assistance of a Sanctuary Mage, who could shake his position as the Emperor!
This is a good plan. But the problem is, as the three brothers, their final plans are astonishingly similar!
Everyone acknowledges the importance of Ai Lin, but getting Ai Lin’s support is very challenging. It is very difficult for a Sanctuary Mage to swear allegiance to you, but getting a girl to fall head over heels in love with you?
These three brothers are full of confidence in themselves!
Because of this, Ai Lin watches with amusement every day as the three brothers run to her sleeping chamber, some bringing flowers, some singing, while some are passionately reciting poetry.
"They really want to win me over? Xiaohong, do you think I should tease them?" Ai Lin manages to twist the tail of the red demon scorpion back and forth, and the red demon scorpion sneered, showing a definite contempt for the three princes. At this time, the red demon scorpion has evolved a second sting, doubling its power from before and making it even more devoted to Ai Lin. So, the red demon scorpion would like any person who tries to take advantage of Ai Lin to get lost.
Ai Lin doesn’t have much else to do, so she decides to pass the time.
The three princes are still vigorously performing, they each occupy some space, not caring about the other, songs and poetry contradict each other. Only the first prince, Saint Julio, holding flowers, simply stands there with a smile, not uttering a single word.
Ai Lin pushes the window open, jumps out and displays no fear, and lands heavily without even spreading her wings. The three princes gawk as Ai Lin’s slender heel nails into the ground, then pulls it out.
So strong! Is this a body enhancement magic?
The second prince Saint Julio and the third prince Saint Antonio are totally dumbfounded, only the first prince Saint Cassio is still smiling, standing motionless.
"What are you guys doing?" Ai Lin spoke, extending her hand at the same time to catch a Red Demon Scorpion that had also jumped down. The Red Demon Scorpion was on Ai Lin’s shoulder, using its pincers and venomous tail to help Ai Lin tidy up her hair which had gotten disorderly from the jump.
"I am expressing my love for Miss Ailin with my song!"
Saint Julio, the second prince, stepped forward immediately to say.
"Love? What do you mean? Are you trying to get back at me for severing your hand by bombarding me with noise?" Ai Lin furrowed her brow.
"No no no no no no! Not revenge! I am just expressing my admiration! I like you, Miss Ai Lin!" Saint Julio, the second prince, hurriedly clarified. He certainly did not want his hand severed again. However, as he was explaining, he understood something. This young lady, despite being strong, truly didn’t know what love was! That made things easier!
"You like me?" Ai Lin’s face was full of incredulity, "Even after I’ve severed your hand, you still like me? Are you telling me you like having your hand severed?"
"Of course not!" Prince Saint Julio felt like crying, when had he ever been so polite and patient in conversation! "Actually, I liked you the moment I saw you, Miss Ailin. When I outstretched my hand towards you, it was an uncontrollable expression of my feelings. Even if Miss Ai Lin, you severed my hand, I still like you!"
Ai Lin couldn’t help but almost burst into laughter. This kid was too interesting.
"Alright, you like me, I understand. But your song is terrible." Ai Lin said, shaking her head.
"We can go to the Imperial Grand Theater, where famous singers perform!" Saint Julio, the prince, was well aware he couldn’t sing, so he had readily prepared his next move!
"Eh? Alright, I happen to be quite bored, let’s go listen to it!"
Without another word, Ai Lin moved ahead. Saint Julio, the prince, was first taken aback, and then etched with delight. He cast a triumphant glance at his older brother, the First Prince, Saint Cassio, and his younger brother, Saint Antonio, and then hurriedly followed Ai Lin.
"Wait for me! Miss Ailin!"
Both of them took off at the edge of the Floating Island - Saint Julio, the prince, used magic, while Ai Lin spread her wings, invoking no magic fluctuations.
Saint Cassio, the prince, who was left at the scene, just laughed and gently placed the flower in his hand aside before turning around and walking away.
"What, are you an insincere person finally unable to tolerate this?"
Saint Antonio, the third prince, mocked.
"Our father told us, if we want the throne, we have to fight for it ourselves. If we can’t even fight for the throne, how can we fight for the interests of the Divine Auffa Empire? Therefore, he will not interfere no matter what means we use. So, my dear younger brother, could you please stop being so childlike? I didn’t compete with you before simply because I didn’t even consider you as competition. I see your strategies as two children playing house. But this time, it’s different. Ai Lin’s power doesn’t belong in the hands of juveniles like you. The only one who can possess this power is me!"
After finishing, the First Prince, Saint Cassio, raised his head high and flew away, leaving Saint Antonio, the prince, slumped at the spot.
Yes, he knew that for this struggle for the throne, he really didn’t stand much chance anymore. He considered himself smart, but his cunning was obviously of no use. His greatest issue was that he had no power.
As Saint Antonio, the prince, looked at the love poems he had written, he felt that he was really too stupid and unfortunate. This Ai Lin was clearly just a little girl who hadn’t experienced much in life, how could she understand love poems! He should have found something more fun! And now, his opportunity had been snatched away!
In the midst of his regret, a gust of wind suddenly came. Saint Antonio, the prince, looked up and saw that Ai Lin had flown back again.
"What was that you were singing? It was utterly incomprehensible, totally uninteresting." Ai Lin sneered.
"I do have some interesting things, would you like to see?" Saint Antonio, the prince, immediately closed in.
"I like studying magic, I like magic tools! I also like Teleportation Gates!" Ai Lin’s eyes lit up suddenly.
"I’ll take you to the Magic Research Institute! I’ll take you to the Imperial Magic Artifact Warehouse! I’ll take you to play with the Teleportation Gates!" Saint Antonio, the prince, immediately slapped his chest and assured her.
"Alright! Let’s go!"
This was simply a divine favour! Absolutely fantastic!
Both Ai Lin and Saint Antonio, the prince, thought of the same thing almost simultaneously. (My novel "Ace Dragon Rider" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, and there is a 100% lucky draw gift for everyone! Now go on WeChat, click on the "+" sign in the top right corner to "add friends", search for the public account "qdread" and follow it, hurry up!)(To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile phone users can read at m.qidian.com.)
