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.

have blood of the human race in

knows that you are not a pure-blooded member of the

I forgot." Valeria said as

Genius will go to the Nether Fire Land together to accomplish the task. With that, you can have a very good chance of winning," Leticia said as her expression became

the other Godly Geniuses. It means that I will need

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

then it's fine," Valeria replied as she pouted, not really convinced with what Leticia told

quiet and let out a faint smile.

had finally arrived at the Ghost Capital.

long after, they stopped in front of Gilbert's

the people from the Flower Fief, Peter the steward, who was patiently waiting outside to welcome the guests, immediately walked towards the chariot and respectfully greeted, "Welcome, distinguished guests from the Flower Fief. I am the leader's butler. We have

same time, Valeria and Elder Leticia

the hall. This way

all the help,"

Peter took them directly to the conference hall.

seat, together with more than a dozen elders and

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

Leticia also bowed

are most welcome.

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 objection to it. Do

of your

problem. Go and invite the Godly Genius to come here,"

after, the servant went to the Ghost Palace to fetch Rocky.

with an embarrassed look on his face, "Leader, he said that he is busy

his fists and was