Chapter 328 - 226: Aunt and Niece Serving Together? Rosaline’s Heart Demon Is a—Witch

Chapter 328: Chapter 226: Aunt and Niece Serving Together? Rosaline’s Heart Demon Is a—Witch

"Roxia, do you have a friend in your room?" Gacha’s expression changed in an instant when he heard a man’s voice coming from Roxia’s room.

’I’m in utter shock,’ he thought. ’I never would have imagined Roxia was already taken, much less that she’d bring a man to her private chambers late at night! Doesn’t that mean Marquis Eugene’s eldest son is out of the running?’

Besides that, why did the man’s voice sound so familiar?

"Well..."

Roxia’s brows furrowed, a flicker of hesitation in her eyes. She had no idea how to explain why there was a man in her room so late.

Just then, Rosaline’s voice chimed in at the perfect moment. "Gacha, the three of us are busy with something important right now. Could you come back tomorrow?"

"Cousin!?" Gacha’s voice was laced with astonishment when he heard Rosaline.

He could hardly believe it. Not only was there a strange man in Roxia’s room late at night, but even his cousin Rosaline—Roxia’s aunt—was involved!

’Wait a second...’

’Didn’t that man just say they were going to rest?’

An indescribable shock washed over Gacha. He couldn’t believe his ears.

’No way...’

’Are they... could they be...?’

His mind was in turmoil, as if battered by giant waves. He couldn’t fathom what was going on with this aunt and niece duo.

How could they possibly be serving the same man together?

Gacha took a panicked step back, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing and hearing.

But when he calmed down and thought about it, he often visited brothels to find twin sisters himself. ’It’s not so strange, is it?’

"Ahem."

Gacha cleared his throat, trying to keep his voice calm as he said, "Then I won’t disturb you. Please, continue."

With that, he turned and quickly walked away, not daring to linger a moment longer.

A sliver of doubt rose in Roxia’s heart. She turned to Su Xuan and asked, "Did Uncle Gacha misunderstand something?"

At the same time, Rosaline cast a similar glance his way. Both of them waited curiously for Su Xuan’s explanation.

Faced with their synchronized gazes, Su Xuan rubbed the tip of his nose, sighing internally at how similar the aunt and niece were. ’From their personalities to their figures, they’re cut from the same cloth—practically a pair of twin sisters.’

He shrugged, answering nonchalantly, "What could he have possibly misunderstood?"

"?"

Roxia was taken aback for a moment, but then she didn’t press the issue. Instead, she asked, "What did you two come to see me for?"

"We’d like to borrow a certain device in the Yerman Clan’s training ground," Su Xuan replied, even though he didn’t have a clear understanding of the device described in his quest.

Hearing this, Roxia asked in surprise, "Are you here for the Knight’s Oath?"

Su Xuan nodded. "I believe so."

"In that case, please wait a moment while I go change," Roxia said, walking into her dressing room to change out of her sleepwear.

Su Xuan and Rosaline sat in Roxia’s room, waiting quietly.

While they waited, Rosaline spoke softly. "Roxia’s situation is quite similar to mine. Once you reach this age, the clan elders start pressuring you to marry."

Su Xuan heard this and asked curiously, "So how did you get them to stop?"

"I ignored them," Rosaline said simply.

"..." Su Xuan fell silent for a moment. ’Rosaline’s answer,’ he thought, ’is a perfect match for her calm and detached personality.’

"However, Roxia’s situation is a bit different," Rosaline continued, her tone tinged with a hint of worry. "She carries the responsibility for the entire clan on her shoulders and must carefully consider its fate and honor. Even if she doesn’t have to sacrifice her marriage, she must do everything in her power to ensure the clan survives the coming war."

"You have a point," Su Xuan said, nodding in agreement. "But you shouldn’t worry too much. Sunset City is far from the Royal City, after all. It’s unlikely to become a main battlefield."

"That may be so, but as the sanctuary of the White Rose Ceremony, Sunset City is one of the seven most important cities in the Star Kingdom. Its existence has always been coveted by various powers," Rosaline analyzed calmly. "It’s nearly impossible to remain uninvolved and stay away from the war. Unless... unless Sunset City had a Guardian powerful enough to intimidate all its enemies."

’A powerhouse strong enough to make anyone hesitate?’

Hearing Rosaline’s concerns, Su Xuan began to mull it over.

’Images of powerhouses capable of intimidating all sides, like the Elf Queen and Edith, appeared in his mind. But given their statuses, they could never guard Sunset City for an extended period.’

’After thinking it over, he couldn’t come up with a suitable candidate...’

As his thoughts churned, Su Xuan’s gaze fell upon Rosaline, who sat beside him. ’If Rosaline’s strength were great enough to contend with the top five Star Knights of the Star Kingdom, then the other powers would grow wary of her.’

’But to reach that level, Rosaline’s Level would need to be 75 or higher.’

’As things stand now, she’s still some distance from that goal.’

Su Xuan took a deep breath and continued, "Princess Vivian has given Roxia her assurance, so she probably won’t do anything to Sunset City. At the same time, I’ll make sure Edith stays far away from here. The only potential threats are the armies of Prince Laps and Prince Tyres, but their territories are the farthest from Sunset City. It would be no easy feat for them to pose a real threat."

"Hmm, that’s true..." Rosaline nodded in agreement.

"I’ve finished changing. What were you two talking about?"

Roxia had changed into a suit of armor and now walked out from the dressing room.

Rosaline said softly, "The matter of your engagement."

The moment she heard this, a blush crept onto Roxia’s cheeks. She lowered her head shyly, her voice trembling slightly. "My engagement? It... it’s still too early, isn’t it? I’ve only just come of age."

"Yes, it is indeed too early for you," Rosaline nodded, then continued, "So, if any of the clan elders use this to pressure you, just tell them that I will be the one to decide on your engagement. That way, they won’t dare say anything more to you."

"Really? Thank you, Auntie!"

A joyful smile blossomed on Roxia’s face upon hearing Rosaline’s guarantee.

As a former Oath Knight, the sister of the previous Yerman Clan Patriarch, and aunt to Roxia, Rosaline indeed possessed the authority to decide Roxia’s engagement. Her words carried far more weight than those of the other elders.

"I’ll take you to the training ground now."

"Okay."

The three of them then arrived at the training ground.

The so-called Knight’s Oath was actually a mysterious, stele-like device engraved with complex runes. According to legend, it was a unique item personally forged by the very first Star Knight born into the Yerman Clan.

It could awaken the deepest fears within a person’s heart, materializing them as illusory shadows to serve as opponents for Knights in training. Facing one’s fear and conquering it would temper a Knight’s spirit, making it purer. However, very few were able to pass the Oath’s trial; more than ninety percent of Knights failed.

"Go on, Rosaline," Su Xuan encouraged, signaling for her to proceed while he stood guard attentively at her side.

"Okay," Rosaline responded softly, then walked resolutely toward the stele—the Knight’s Oath.

The instant her hand gently touched the stone, a deep, dark Magic Power suddenly converged in the air above it.

This Magic Power seemed to emanate from an endless night, carrying with it an oppressive aura that made one’s heart pound.

Immediately after, a figure enshrouded in Magic Power began to manifest. The sight made Su Xuan’s pupils contract as a strange sense of familiarity washed over him.

She hovered in mid-air, her entire body wreathed in a dense black mist, as if she were the very incarnation of night. Although the mist concealed her face and most of her body, her pair of golden eyes were exceptionally bright, glowing with an eerie and profound light that sent a chill down the spine.

Su Xuan stared intently at this incarnation of Rosaline’s deepest fears. He swallowed hard and said softly, "The Night Witch..."