Chapter 296 - 194: Lucia’s Identity Exposed? The Collision of the Lady and the Pope

Chapter 296: Chapter 194: Lucia’s Identity Exposed? The Collision of the Lady and the Pope

Su Xuan nodded slightly, agreeing with Lucia’s view.

Considering Edith was a supporter of the Second Princess, a conflict with Princess Vivian was inevitable.

Therefore, she likely had more information that wasn’t common knowledge.

Su Xuan then sent an invitation to Edith, hoping to meet and speak with her.

And the very next moment, he received a reply.

"This fast?" Su Xuan was a little surprised. Not even a few seconds had passed between sending the letter and receiving the reply...

’Can Edith predict the future?’

’Or has she been secretly watching everything in the Guild through Ivsha’s eyes?’

Su Xuan quickly shook his head. It was unlikely Edith had that much free time; it was probably just a coincidence.

He opened the reply and saw that Edith was inviting him to her residence in the Red Maple Territory right away.

Su Xuan immediately activated the Teleportation Array, preparing to head to the manor in the Red Maple Territory.

Lucia immediately got up, intending to go with Su Xuan.

"Mr. Su Xuan~ can I go too?"

Just then, Ivsha also stood up, full of curiosity, and asked Su Xuan if she could go along.

Su Xuan was about to refuse, as Edith had specifically instructed him to keep her existence a secret from Ivsha.

However, before he could get a word out, Lucia chimed in, "Of course you can. It’s not some clandestine affair, is it?"

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"That’s wonderful~"

Ivsha beamed. "I’ve always heard that the Lady is the most beautiful woman in the Star Kingdom. I’ve been wanting to meet her for so long~ I finally have the chance~ I can’t wait to see just how beautiful she is~ to make Mr. Su Xuan so smitten with her~"

"Please don’t just make things up!" Su Xuan wiped the sweat from his brow. ’When was I ever smitten with Edith?’

"Hee hee~"

Ivsha covered her mouth and giggled, a hint of flirtatiousness in her eyes.

"Um!"

Just then, Alice and the others also looked curious. "May I go along as well, Master?"

"Viora wants to go too..." Viora pleaded, blinking her large eyes at Su Xuan.

"You two..."

Su Xuan was taken aback for a moment. ’What are they getting involved for?’

’Unbelievable!’

’Rosaline is so much less trouble by comparison,’ he thought. ’She never puts me in a difficult spot...’

"I’ll go as well." Rosaline suddenly stood up and said solemnly, "This matter concerns the state of the Star Kingdom. I believe it is necessary to gain a deeper understanding."

"..."

Su Xuan’s brow twitched. ’And I was just singing your praises!’

’Ah, forget it~’

"Then let’s all go together."

In the end, Su Xuan decided to take them all to the Red Maple Territory. Only Mare Rhine remained at the Guild.

The Giant Dragon, a symbol of destruction, wasn’t particularly interested in such affairs.

「Red Maple Territory」

"Haaah..."

Edith lifted her teacup, blew gently on it, and then took an elegant sip. Only then did her brilliant red eyes slowly turn to Su Xuan and the others sitting across from her.

COUGH, COUGH!

Su Xuan averted his eyes slightly, unable to meet Edith’s gaze.

He could sense a hint of reproach in her eyes. They had clearly agreed not to let Ivsha know of her existence, and yet...

However, Su Xuan had notified Edith before entering the Teleportation Array, so she was already well-prepared.

Her face, veiled by an illusion, and a slight change in her aura allowed her to maintain an air of mystery in front of Ivsha, preventing their connection from being revealed.

Except...

’Why can’t I see her face clearly?’

From the moment she stepped into the manor, Ivsha had been trying to get a look at Edith’s true features, but her vision was met with nothing but a blur.

Furthermore, she’d felt a bit strange ever since entering the territory. She had just eaten her fill, but it wasn’t long before she felt hungry again!

’I really want some of Mr. Su Xuan’s...’

But they were currently in the manor of Lady Rose, who was sitting primly across from them. In a setting like this, Ivsha couldn’t very well ask her Guild President for some Holy Light.

’Maybe I can find a secluded corner later...’

"If you have something to say, say it." Edith set down her teacup, her tone a bit chilly.

Su Xuan cleared his throat and began, "We wanted to ask about the current situation in the Star Kingdom."

"The current situation in the Star Kingdom?"

As she spoke, Edith elegantly crossed her legs, her long skirt shifting to reveal their slender shape.

She didn’t answer right away, instead letting her gaze drift over Su Xuan, Lucia, and the others. After a short silence, she finally spoke. "Since you’re all so concerned, I suppose there’s no harm in telling you."

"The Star Kingdom is currently in a three-way power struggle. Princess Vivian controls the Royal City’s army and the Star Knight Order. Meanwhile, Prince Tyres has assembled a group of loyal nobles, lords, and Royal Knights. He has also allied with Prince Laps, and their combined forces pose a significant threat to the succession."

"However~ the old King is still alive. As long as he draws breath, the Star Knight will honor his Loyalty to the kings of the Star Kingdom. Therefore, a full-scale war cannot break out yet, only small-scale conflicts and covert plotting."

"With the Star Knight in the picture, it’s true that no one dares to make a reckless move."

Rosaline nodded at once, showing her complete agreement with Edith’s assessment.

Su Xuan understood as well. The Demigod-level Star Knight was the key figure who would decide the course of the war for the throne. As long as the old King lived, he would maintain peace within the Star Kingdom.

"However~"

Edith’s lips curled into a mysterious smile as she continued, "I’ve heard that the Star Knight isn’t particularly fond of Princess Vivian and has always harbored doubts about the old King’s choice. Of course, he’s not very keen on the other potential heirs, either."

"So what are you going to do?"

Lucia suddenly directed the question at Edith.

After all, Edith had described a three-way power struggle, mentioning the two major factions of Princess Vivian and Prince Tyres, but she hadn’t said a single word about her own!

"Me?"

Hearing Lucia’s question, a mysterious glint flashed in Edith’s beautiful eyes.

After a brief silence, she spoke slowly. "Su Xuan, may I speak with Lucia alone?"

"I think..."

"Yes."

Su Xuan was about to speak, but Lucia beat him to it.

"..."

Su Xuan frowned slightly, sensing that something wasn’t quite right.

He prepared to speak again, but Ivsha gently looped her arm through his.

Ivsha’s voice was full of longing. "Let’s let the Holy Maiden and the Lady have their chat~ Mr. Su Xuan~"

"Wait!"

"Quickly~ Mr. Su Xuan~ I want you..."

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With those words, Ivsha led Su Xuan from the room.

Rosaline and the others followed close behind, leaving only Edith and Lucia in the room.

The instant the door closed, a red light swiftly enveloped the room, completely sealing off all sound from within.

Immediately, Edith’s voice rang out. "These are the affairs of the Star Kingdom. I hope the Holy Maiden will not involve herself."

"Miss Succubus, you were the one who involved Su Xuan in the first place." Lucia’s voice was icy as her gold-red eyes stared directly at Edith.

"We are merely cooperating. Besides, I have compensated him generously." Edith’s voice was calm, yet it held an unshakeable confidence.

As she finished speaking, she rose and took an elegant step forward.

"Compensation? You mean how your avatar drains him dry every day?" Lucia also rose to her feet, taking two steps toward Edith and instantly closing the distance between them.

"And aren’t you doing the same, Your Holiness the Pope?"

Edith’s counter-question was rife with provocation, a direct confrontation!

The two were of similar height and build, their full, snow-white chests held high with an arrogant perkiness. With only a few centimeters separating them, if a certain someone were present, they would surely be dying to see the magnificent image of two planets made of water colliding...