Sister Emily, actually, I don’t need any rewards. I just hope you’ll treat me as an ordinary suitor who has feelings for you, Albert said.Think about it—if it were a suitor with feelings for you who gave you that kind of look just now, what would your reaction be?Emily thought for a moment, then replied seriously, Then he would already be dead by now.Albert froze, then laughed awkwardly, That’s a bit extreme, isn’t it?Emily let out a soft chuckle and said gently, Albert, I know what you want to say. Your progress over the past year has even amazed me. I’ve said it before—you won’t be inferior to anyone, including me.However, treating you as an ordinary suitor is really something I can’t do.Before Albert could feel angry, she continued slowly, No matter what you want to do, given our relationship, if you’re going to be that suitor, you’ll definitely be the one with the best chance and strength.In her heart, she added silently, The only one.Albert’s heart bloomed with joy, yet h

Hearing the sounds of disappointment in the venue, the Regent hesitated slightly before asking, "Vice Dean Elsie, has Dean Ryan still not emerged from his seclusion?"Several high-ranking figures of the Newhurst Empire around, including Alice, all cast sideways glances, showing their concern for this question. After all, regardless of anything else, Ryan was regarded as the strongest in the Newhurst Empire.Vice Dean Elsie shook her head and said with a hint of apology, "The Dean has been in seclusion for several years, so it’s indeed difficult for him to appear."The Regent said, "That’s truly a pity. I haven’t seen Dean Ryan’s graceful demeanor in years either."Vice Dean Elsie smiled and said, "It’s alright. The Dean should emerge from seclusion soon."The Regent nodded with a smile, "That’s good. Our Newhurst Empire only has Dean Ryan as a Holy Spirit-level powerhouse."Vice Dean Elsie exchanged a few polite words in response, then stood up. Her voice echoed throughout the venue.

From the tiers of stands, a chorus of sharp intakes of breath erupted. No one had expected Nicola's defense to be this abnormal—even after withstanding a direct attack from the Eldest Princess with his physical body, he remained completely unharmed.The "Strongest Shield of Blue Abyss Academy" truly lived up to its name.Moreover, anyone could see that Nicola hadn’t launched a single counterattack so far. Clearly, all his abilities lay in defense, and his goal was straightforward: he didn’t expect to defeat the Eldest Princess, but he could hold on until the time ran out.Countless students couldn’t help but glance toward a high platform in the distance, where a bronze tripod stood with a half-meter-long incense stick inserted inside. If no winner was decided by the time the incense burned out, the match would end in a draw.While many students worried, the Eldest Princess, standing mid-air, showed no change in her expression. Her phoenix-like eyes fixed on Nicola below. She had actua

Albert stared at the seven bright celestial stars behind Walter. While seven celestial stars were indeed extremely astonishing, for some reason, he felt that this might not be Walter’s full strength. This top student of Newhurst Advanced Academy might well have some hidden capabilities.If he really was hiding something, then it could only be said that this guy was truly formidable—even in the face of such a powerful opponent as Osmond, he still maintained such confidence.As Albert was speculating just how much power Walter had hidden, the latter smiled faintly under the countless admiring gazes. He held his silver spear at a slant, his gaze turning to Osmond across from him. Though the other party clearly had no desire to acknowledge him, Walter still nodded in greeting, displaying his own demeanor.Walter, from Newhurst Advanced Academy. I humbly request guidance from my friend of Blue Abyss Academy.Osmond looked at Walter, whose imposing aura was clearly a notch stronger than his

Eleanor couldn’t help but freeze. Let me be a maid to that Albert? I’d beat him to death first!But while sneering inwardly, Eleanor showed no sign of it on her face. Instead, she said with a hint of shyness: Can I really do that? Albert is actually a very kind person, and he’s quite promising too. He’ll definitely become a top figure in the Newhurst Empire in the future. Just a few days ago, he told me that it’s common for men to have multiple wives and concubines. If I can stay in the Newhurst Empire, maybe he’ll even reserve a room for me in the Martin family.Emily let out a soft laugh and said: A woodshed is also a room. Besides, what kind of room you get to live in still depends on your abilities.Eleanor smiled charmingly: So, Emily, does that mean if we meet next, it’ll be a fight to decide who’s the main wife and who’s the concubine?No, Emily shook her head and explained, it’s a fight to decide whether you’ll live in the woodshed or the concubine’s room after entering the Ma