The Medallion

An elder of the Flower Fief also came with Valeria. However, although she held a status that of an elder, the woman looked extremely young as if she was just under forty years of age. In fact, as they sat together, she just looked like Valeria's older sister.

"Elder Leticia, it still puzzles me why we have to ally ourselves with the Ghost Fief. There are others out there who are much stronger than them. I thought we are just evenly matched in terms of power. I don't understand why the leader would choose such an average fief," Valeria blurted out her thoughts.

"You are right. The Ghost Fief is not among the strongest ones. However, its leader, Gilbert, is also born from a royal family just like our leader. Hence, both of them have common interests. As for the other seven leaders, despite their close ties to the royal family, they are not born pure-blood," Elder Leticia pointed out.

"That's it? I don't think it's reasonable enough!" Valerie furrowed her eyebrows, thinking that there should be a more specific reason that she did not know.

"Ha-ha! You are such a smart girl. Fine. The real reason why our leader chose the Ghost Fief is that she once had a relationship with Gilbert. That was back when they had not taken over their fiefs yet," Elder Leticia whispered.

"What? Really?" Valeria's eyes widened a little because of shock.

"So, part of the reason why our leader decided to ally with the Ghost Fief by proposing an arranged marriage is that she wants to make up for her past regret," Leticia explained further.

"Well, if it wasn't for the order of our leader, I would not marry the Godly Genius of the Ghost Fief. I don't even know what he looks like," Valeria said in a gloomy tone.

"It's much better if you do not see your fiance in advance. Otherwise, you might get more reluctant to marry him," Leticia remarked.

"Why are you saying it like that? Are you hinting that he is ugly?" Hearing what the elder said, Valeria could not help but be a little depressed.

"You know how it is. There are only a few good-looking men from the Shura Race. I just don't want to get your hopes up. They are different from humans. Don't expect that they would be tall and handsome like humans," Leticia responded bluntly.

"So, have you ever seen a man from the human race?" Valeria asked out of curiosity.

"Ha-ha! Of course, I have. I even fell in love with a human," Leticia replied as a girlish expression appeared on her face.

"Really? What happened then?"

"Even you know that a relationship between members of the Shura Race and the human race is forbidden. So, of course, it had to end." Leticia let out a deep sigh as she smiled bitterly.

also have blood of the human race in me…" Valeria

of the Shura Race, you will certainly get into huge trouble,"

Sorry, I forgot." Valeria said as she stuck her

go smoothly. Second, you and their Godly Genius will

heard that my fiance is the weakest among all the other Godly Geniuses. It means that I will need to protect him in the future,

is the disciple of Esteban, Ghost Fief's highly-skilled doctor. His fighting abilities may be a little weak, but as a practitioner of medical skills, he will be capable enough to help you survive in the Nether Fire Land. Moreover, I heard that his pillar of divine power ascended to one foot and five inches within a month. It just means that he is an extraordinary fellow,"

it's fine," Valeria replied as she pouted,

Valeria's response, Leticia just kept quiet

days later, their group had finally arrived at

after, they stopped in

to welcome the guests, immediately walked towards the chariot and respectfully greeted, "Welcome, distinguished guests from the Flower Fief. I am

and Elder Leticia got out

already waiting for you inside the hall. This way please,"

help," Valeria

that, Peter took them directly to

the high seat, together with more than a dozen elders and retainers on both sides. Obviously, they had

Valeria said as she bowed and paid her respects to the leader and the

Leticia also bowed

most welcome.

down, Gilbert asked tentatively, "I heard that your purpose for coming here is to form an alliance with us. I will be straight to the point and declare that we have no

But I do want to see the Godly Genius of your fief first if that is possible,"

That is not a problem. Go and invite the Godly Genius to come here," Gilbert ordered

to the Ghost

came back and reported to Gilbert with an embarrassed look on his face, "Leader, he said that he is busy right now.

his fists and was