Chapter 76: Chapter 76: The Duke’s Heir VS The Underdog Female Supporting Character (Part 16)
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, Gu Shengyin had already graduated from the Carter Royal Academy.
It had also been three years since she encountered a certain Demon King.
With numerous rare treasures in the Duke’s mansion, the Demon King’s recovery rate was astonishing. He could even briefly manifest his true form. He just needed to find the Spring of Life to reconstruct his body and regain his peak strength.
Today was the graduation ball at the Carter Royal Academy.
Three years was enough to transform Veronika from an immature girl into a ravishing beauty.
The Pearl of the Empire, truly living up to its name.
However, this beauty was too cold and arrogant, and her power was overwhelming.
Gu Shengyin graduated from the Royal Academy at the top of her class. The Carter Royal Academy even made an exception for her by erecting a statue within the academy grounds—a honor reserved only for those who had made significant contributions to the institution.
The only reason Gu Shengyin’s statue stood there was because her talent was truly terrifying.
A legendary Sword Master at her peak at just sixteen years old!
No one doubted that this girl would become another Sword Saint of the Carter Empire.
Gu Shengyin was not particularly interested in dancing. Apart from performing the opening dance as a representative of the graduating students, she had been sitting here ever since.
This was the tenth person she had turned down.
Gu Shengyin knew there must have been some bored noble youths betting on who could invite her to dance.
“Nika,” a pleasant male voice came over. It was His Royal Highness the Second Prince.
The grown His Royal Highness the Second Prince was already a handsome gentleman. He wore a white, military-style suit representing the Imperial Family, which accentuated his stature even more.
Countless noble young ladies’ gazes lingered on him.
“You’ve broken quite a few men’s hearts tonight,” the Second Prince joked.
Gu Shengyin glanced at him, “And there are quite a few girls secretly heartbroken over wanting to become the Second Prince’s Consort.”
The Second Prince looked at Gu Shengyin, who was serious even when making jokes, and felt somewhat helpless.
“Then, beautiful Miss Roman, would you honor me with a dance?” the Second Prince asked, his expression calm, but his hopeful eyes betrayed his thoughts.
Gu Shengyin shook her head, “Sorry.”
At first, she had indeed suspected it was the Second Prince, but after so many encounters, she had never smelled the familiar scent of Lotus Fragrance on him, nor had she felt from him that pulse-quickening sensation.
Since there would be no outcome, she should not give anyone the slightest hope.
The Second Prince left with a look of disappointment in his eyes.
Gu Shengyin ate fruit by herself, her surroundings changed as the Demon King took a seat next to her.
“Have you gone mad? Showing up here!” Gu Shengyin whispered. She had gotten along quite pleasantly with the Demon King over the past three years.
The Demon King she knew, although thick-skinned, was not as cruel and bloodthirsty as depicted in the story.
Often, he would teach her sword techniques and other things long lost on the continent, and his contributions were part of the reason she had progressed so quickly in three years.
Their relationship had grown to be both mentor and friend. In Gu Shengyin’s heart, she had already placed the Demon King in the position of someone she cared about.
The Demon King looked coldly at those youths who set their eyes on Gu Shengyin, casually replying, “Don’t worry, these people won’t detect my presence.”
He couldn’t restrain himself any longer; his little girl was too enchanting, attracting too many wild bees and butterflies.