Volume 3, Chapter 31 – Disgust

Mengxi first met Xue Tian’ao six months ago inside the Ashurmos Main Church.

At that time, she had only recently been brought back to the church by Bai Yanluo and had just become a Candidate Saintess, an enviable title that was actually useless.

During the banquet celebrating her appointment as a Candidate Saintess, Xue Tian’ao had also come to the Main Church to participate as the ambassador of the Snownight Empire visiting the Red Lotus Leaf Empire.

“Congratulations on becoming a Candidate Saintess, Miss Mengxi.”

Seizing the gap when Bai Yanluo briefly left Mengxi and could not protect her, Xue Tian’ao timed a sudden movement to appear before the silver-haired girl and quickly projected his elegant aura. After the basic greetings, Xue Tian’ao followed traditional etiquette by taking Mengxi’s small hand, which was encased in a black formal glove, and giving the back of it a light kiss.

Then, he directly pulled Mengxi to the center of the stage.

Entering the normal proceedings of the ball, Mengxi, who was still unfamiliar with aristocratic etiquette and banquet procedures and even lacked much understanding of this world, was led by the nose by Xue Tian’ao and danced a song with him in the center of the stage. Amidst the crowd’s applause, the dance between Xue Tian’ao and Mengxi concluded perfectly.

After that, Xue Tian’ao continued to hold Mengxi’s hand of his own accord, avoiding a crowd of ‘competitors’ to bring her to the balcony, a place that was essentially deserted.

“Miss Mengxi, your dancing skills are wonderful. Is it truly your first time learning?”

When no one was around, Xue Tian’ao once again displayed an elegant and gentle smile, skillfully starting a conversation with Mengxi. As the saying goes, one does not strike a smiling face. Facing this elegant blonde man, Mengxi chose to cooperate.

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“Do you want to see the snow? It is not difficult. If there is a chance, may I invite you to Sky Dome? The scenery of the Longfrost Lake is among the best.”

After a period of communication, Xue Tian’ao felt the timing was right and smiled as he issued the invitation.

However, as she listened to Xue Tian’ao’s non-stop words and looked at the handsome, elegant, and considerate man dressed in traditional Snownight Empire attire, Mengxi could not help but frown.

Mengxi was very sensitive to expressions and tones whenever the people around her tried to deceive or trick her. As long as she was given a certain amount of time, Mengxi could basically judge a person’s true intentions through meticulous observation.

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During her time with Xue Tian’ao, after gradually learning some of his facial habits, Mengxi began to notice a trace of falsehood within his smile.

Clearly, this foreign prince who wanted to be her friend was just like those before him, he approached her with a purpose. He wanted to obtain something from her. Was it fame? Power? Or perhaps her body?

Mengxi did not know.

But instinctively, Mengxi did not want to continue chatting with Xue Tian’ao.

‘In the end, he’s just another one who wants me to go with him. I really don’t understand. We’ve only talked for this long, so where does he get his confidence from…’

Mengxi could not help but complain internally.

However, considering the other party was the Crown Prince of the Snownight Empire, Mengxi still maintained her politeness with a kind smile and politely declined.

“I am sorry, Your Highness. I need to focus on my cultivation right now, and I still have many things to learn. I do not have time to go to the Snownight Empire.”

However, facing Mengxi’s polite refusal, Xue Tian’ao seemed to have expected it as he calmly revealed a handsome smile.

“Miss Mengxi, I understand your feelings. Cultivation is indeed important. But… you should know that blindly devoting all your time to cultivation can be counterproductive. You need proper rest.”

“Does Your Highness mean for me to go to Sky Dome with you to rest?”

“It is not just for rest.”

Xue Tian’ao shook his head, a faint golden light slowly flickering within his eyes.

“Your current training method within the Ashurmos Church is irrational. My suggestion is for you to come to Sky Dome where I will teach you how to cultivate efficiently and grant you any knowledge you wish to learn while also allowing you to experience joys that are hard to find within the Ashurmos Church.”

“You must know that I am the Chosen Son, the only existence in this world who can understand you. I will not be affected by your power, nor will I fear the power within your body.”

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“Come to Sky Dome with me. Let us two Chosen Ones work together to save this world and fulfill our mission.”

As he spoke, Xue Tian’ao slowly raised his hand to brush a strand of silver-white hair near Mengxi’s cheek.

The gentle, reliable, and confident smile on Xue Tian’ao’s face, one capable of infatuating thousands of ignorant young girls, grew even more intense. His entire body gradually moved closer to Mengxi. With his charming smile, gentle words, powerful strength, and the mysterious power between his eyes, Xue Tian’ao was already a veteran of the romantic battlefield.

However, this time, the situation was not as simple as Xue Tian’ao had imagined.

The moment Xue Tian’ao touched her hair, Mengxi suddenly felt a wave of revulsion.

‘Holy Spirit Power’ was a gift bestowed upon her by the Goddess, allowing those around her to unconsciously develop a favorable impression of the Chosen Maiden. But Mengxi did not like this power; she utterly loathed this force that subtly and forcibly twisted the will of others.

Yet, at this moment, Mengxi was surprised to feel this power emanating from Xue Tian’ao’s eyes. Clearly, the man before her was trying to use this power to influence her will. Unconsciously, Mengxi clenched her fists tightly.

Xue Tian’ao’s gaze, which intended to see through her heart and exert total control over her, combined with the seductive power in his eyes, was simply unbearable for Mengxi.

Seeing that Xue Tian’ao intended to further caress her face, the small volcano inside Mengxi’s heart completely erupted.

‘What a f*cking idiot…’

In the next instant, “Don’t disgust me with that power!”

Caught off guard, the silver-haired girl let out a roar and suddenly raised her foot, delivering a critical strike straight to Xue Tian’ao’s crotch.

Returning to the present, Mengxi was caught off guard by Xue Tian’ao’s appearance. She originally thought that even if they were to meet, it would be after arriving at the Guest Reception Hall. After all, city-opening welcoming ceremonies were usually hosted by ministers rather than the Emperor personally coming out.

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What shocked her even more was that after exchanging a few polite welcoming words with the Archbishop, this fellow Xue Tian’ao actually walked right up to her in front of everyone.

Recalling the incredibly awkward ending of her first meeting with Xue Tian’ao and looking at the blonde man before her who still wore that confident smile, Miss Mengxi felt as if ten thousand alpacas were stampeding through her heart.

‘Why does this guy still have the face to specifically come over and find me?’

“Your Majesty…”

A rare trace of awkwardness appeared in the smile on Mengxi’s face.

However, facing Mengxi’s strange gaze, Xue Tian’ao maintained his signature handsome smile as usual and politely pressed a hand to his chest, bowing to Mengxi. “Noble Miss Chosen Maiden, welcome to Sky Dome. I knew we would meet again.”

“Hehe… yeah… long time no see, Your Majesty Xue Tian’ao…”

“I heard you recently clashed with the Divine Punishment Holy Church and were injured? How is the wound now? Does it still hurt? If necessary, I can call the imperial physicians for you immediately.”

Xue Tian’ao looked at Mengxi with a face full of concern.

Every sentence and every word was filled with solicitous intent. This inevitably caused countless young girls watching nearby to cast envious glances at Mengxi.

In response to Xue Tian’ao’s concern, Mengxi returned an elegant and beautiful smile.

Though she smiled on the surface, Mengxi could not help but sneer inwardly.

‘Hehe, what a poser…’

After getting used to Sister Yumo’s concern which was filled with sincere emotion, hearing Xue Tian’ao’s hypocritically polite and worried questions made Mengxi feel a sense of nausea.

‘Please, can you stop acting?’

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These were Mengxi’s inner thoughts. But for the sake of the big picture, she naturally could not voice them.

“I won’t trouble Your Majesty to worry. The wound is no longer a serious issue.”

“Ah, that is good then, that is good.”

Xue Tian’ao put on a look of relief.

“Now that you have finally come to the Snownight Empire, I can fulfill my previous promise to show you the snow. Later, I wonder…”

However, just as Xue Tian’ao was about to invite Mengxi to spend time together, Archbishop Nick on the nearby carriage suddenly spoke up. “Your Majesty Xue Tian’ao, Mengxi is exhausted from her journey and needs rest. Afterward, she must also report to the Pope with me as soon as possible. She likely won’t have time to look at the snow with you for now. I hope you can understand.”

How could Nick not know that Xue Tian’ao had designs on Mengxi?

If it weren’t for those weapons, they wouldn’t have easily allowed Mengxi to come to Sky Dome. But since she was here, they couldn’t let the two of them be alone together so easily.

‘The Chosen Maiden must stay within the church; we can’t let him spirit her away.’

Seeing Nick intervene, Xue Tian’ao could not say much more.

Regardless, now that she had arrived at Sky Dome, he would have plenty of opportunities. There was no need to rush.

“Ah, my apologies. I was inconsiderate.”

Saying this, Xue Tian’ao turned and cast a regretful gaze toward Mengxi.

“Miss Mengxi, please rest well. We shall meet tonight at the welcoming banquet in the VIP residence.”

Mengxi: …