"Where is Gu Cheng?"
"Will he really be there? Perhaps that was just the young man's wild talk.”Rozvall stood behind Emily and said leisurely.
He still could not figure out Gu Cheng's purpose, but this was the most heavily guarded area in the capital. Even if those ethereal ghosts and phantoms came, they would not be able to return.
He probably wouldn't dare to be impudent here.
"Everyone, everyone from the Sage Association will be present and seated!”
"Lady Amelia, please proceed to the center of the palace.”
The announcement sounded in the hall. The hundreds of chattering heads gradually calmed down and everyone looked forward.
The Wise Men Association was a group of people who managed the country on behalf of the king. There were five people sitting on each side of the platform, making a total of ten old men.
Although it was nominally an assistant, the actual operation of the country also relied on the Wise Men Association, even when the royal family existed.
Gu Cheng understood the Wise Men Association as an existence similar to the modern national parliament and the House of Representatives. They had great power, and the king, other than being the symbol of the kingdom, could be understood as the president of the country.
"In any era, politicians are always present.”This was Gu Cheng's inner monologue.
Priscilla also walked toward the center.
There were a total of four candidates for the queen present: Amelia, Priscilla, Kurxiu, and Anataxia.
Other than the first two, it was Gu Cheng's first time meeting the other two.
Kurxiu was far more feminine than Gu Cheng had guessed. He was dressed in an officer's uniform and wore a small military cap on his head.
She had a slender sword at her waist, dark green long hair, and a pair of orange eyes. She was the tallest woman in the hall. Her slender legs were well-proportioned and full. It was obvious that she had been trained for a long time. Her entire body emitted a bright and capable temperament.
"As expected, it's here, Rheinharut.”
"Are they Priscilla's knights? Wait, your aura?"
The red-haired knight turned around and answered. It was Rheinharut, whom he had not seen for a long time.
"How is Filute? As the main character of today, why isn't she here yet?”
Gu Cheng knew that the real purpose of gathering them here today was to meet the fifth candidate, Ferute.
"You know-?"
After being interrupted by Gu Cheng, Rheinhardt's thoughts were interrupted. For a moment, he couldn't remember who the owner of the aura was.
"There are many familiar faces, but there are still many unfamiliar faces.”
Gu Cheng sighed slightly. His gaze had already found the cat-eared Felix, Rozvall, and the purple-haired Julius. In front of him, Rheinharut and himself happened to be the guardians of the five candidates.
"Then I, Marcus, as the captain of the Guards Knights, will be in charge of the meeting.”
It was the flat-headed guard who opened the door. He was the captain of the Guards Knights.
"The cause of the incident was half a year ago, the royal bloodline led by the former king passed away one after another..."
" Erm, I understand that Leader wants to finish the matter, but I'm also very busy. There's a saying in Kalalaki that time is money-"
The person who spoke was none other than Antasia. From her appearance, Gu Cheng felt that she was at most a junior high school student.
Her long, lilac hair was draped behind her head, and a pair of big, blue eyes were carved on her cute oval-shaped face. Her white dress accentuated her youthful temperament.
She was born in the free trade city of Kalalaki, and because of her outstanding business talent, she was able to climb all the way from a poor family to the position of the president of the Kalalaki Chamber of Commerce.
" That makes sense. It's also a fact that time is limited. We should explain the reason for gathering us as soon as possible.”The elegant Kurxiu commented.
"Even if you don't say it, I know that the purpose of today is to report the banquet and have a good drink so that we, who will be competitors in the future, can get to know each other.”
"That's not the case, Kurxiu." The white-browed old man on the high platform replied.
"Isn't that so? Felix, this is different from what you said.”
"I only said that it might be possible.”
"Alright, one or two nagging is so annoying. You just don't understand, that's why you asked, right?”
The man's voice cut in. Gu Cheng raised his voice and said loudly.
" Let me say it. It's the prophecy recorded on the Dragon Something Stone, right? Choose one of the five candidates to form an alliance with the dragon!”
"Rheinharut, bring the fifth person you found.”
Different people had different reactions to this voice.
"He's your knight, isn't he, Lady Priscilla? Is he that rude?”One of the old men from the Sage Association questioned.
"Gu Cheng, is that you?" Amelia, who was most familiar with him, recognized him at a glance and asked in disbelief.
She had never expected that her lover would suddenly become a rival's Guardian Knight. Was this the reason why he was unwilling to come with her?
Recalling the warmth from a few days ago, the young girl's delicate body trembled from the sudden blow and she almost couldn't stand on her feet.
A few seconds later, Felix also recognized Gu Cheng. He looked at the swordsman in the steel helmet with a solemn expression, and no one knew what he was thinking.
The door opened again, and a golden-haired loli in a milky-yellow dress walked into the hall accompanied by a maid.
"It's great that you're here, Lord Ferute!”
Rheinharut's attention shifted to the fifth King's Chosen One.
Ferrut maintained her true nature and kicked Rheinhalt. She was still baffled by being brought here, and her whole body was filled with displeasure.
"We can complain later. Hold this first, Lord Feruth.”
As she placed a Dragon's Emblem in her hand, a dazzling red light emitted from the gem in the center.
Everyone in the hall exclaimed.
The Dragon's Emblem was used to prove whether the holder had the bloodline qualifications to become the King's Chosen One (Dragon Witch).
"Since the Dragon Calendar Stone has acknowledged this lord, it means that the five people in the prophecy have all arrived. This way, the King's Selection can truly begin!”
" This person doesn't have the self-awareness to become a king. Be it his character or upbringing…"
The ministers in the hall discussed animatedly, and the noise of their discussions spread throughout the entire palace.
"Silence everyone, candidates for the King's Selection, please come over here.”
The long-bearded old man in the middle spoke up, gesturing for their leader Marcus to speak.
"No, no, no, they're right. In my opinion, she really doesn't have the qualifications to be king.”
The scene that had just calmed down was interrupted by the male voice again.
Gu Cheng walked forward, one step, two steps, until he was in front of the four candidates.
"It should be said that none of the five people present here are qualified to govern this country!”
Silently taking off his helmet, his voice was deep and heavy, and everyone in the hall could hear him clearly.
(These two chapters are a little stuck. Fortunately, I'll finish them soon. I'll try my best to write them well!)）
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