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.

of the human

not a pure-blooded member of the Shura Race, you will certainly get into

said as

smoothly. Second, you and their Godly Genius will go to the Nether Fire Land together to accomplish the task. With that, you can have a very good chance

means that I will need to protect him in the future, right?" Valeria asked with hints of reluctance in

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

fine," Valeria replied as she pouted, not

Leticia just kept quiet and let out a faint

two days later, their group had finally arrived at the Ghost

after, they stopped in front of Gilbert's mansion.

the Flower Fief, Peter the steward, who was patiently waiting outside to welcome the guests, immediately walked towards the chariot and respectfully

Valeria and Elder Leticia got out of the chariot.

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

the help," Valeria responded

Peter took them directly to the conference hall.

saw Gilbert inside, sitting in the high seat, together with more than a dozen elders and retainers on both sides. Obviously, they had been waiting for

to experience such a warm welcome," Valeria said as she bowed and

Leticia also

are most welcome. Please

that your purpose for coming here is to form an alliance with us. I will be straight to the point and

of your fief first

Go and invite the Godly Genius to come here," Gilbert ordered a servant

the Ghost Palace to fetch

"Leader, he said that he is busy right now. If the Godly Genius of the Flower Fief

his fists and