Chapter 1223: The Full Moon in the Palace

Chapter 1223: The Full Moon in the Palace

I could already smell the thick scent of gunpowder.

Lin Nuo gently pulled his hand away from Luo Xiaoxue’s, deciding it was better not to wait for the situation to escalate and to stabilize things first.

“We’re all teammates here, let’s coexist harmoniously. Ling Meng, she’s a guest, so be a bit more polite.”

“I’ve already been very polite, Master. Besides, I was just reminding her out of goodwill. After all, as a sovereign, she should show a bit of awareness.”

Ling Meng started to throw some sarcastic remarks as well; anyone who spent enough time with Lin Nuo picked up a little sarcasm.

Sarcasm runs in the Lin family, whether it’s the current Lin family members or those of the future.

“Ah, thank you for the reminder, Miss. But I don’t see any issue here. After all, the Great Punhan Nation restored its order because of Knight Lin’s actions. So, in essence, he is the highest authority in Punhan. He just finds it beneath him to be a king, which is why he asked me to step in.”

Luo Xiaoxue remained calm; after all, she was a ruler herself, and she had to have some composure.

“May I ask who you are, Miss? It seems you are unaware of Knight Lin’s significant contributions, which must mean you come from a foreign land. In that case, you are the true guest here.”

“Miss Luo, didn’t you hear? I call him ‘Master,’ which means I’m his beloved disciple, his only disciple… and will soon be his cherished Demon Consort.”

Ling Meng was clearly at odds with Luo Xiaoxue. Perhaps Luo Xiaoxue had a knack for attracting enmity from demons, and Ling Meng didn’t seem to like her at all.

“In my eyes, that’s just Master showing pity upon you. What you see as a great achievement is merely a trifle to him, so don’t take it to heart. We demons don’t really care about the existence or demise of your nation.”

“And how can you represent him? Even though you are a demon, Knight Lin has been diligently working to change the public’s stereotypical view of demons. In the future, common folk will be able to live harmoniously with demons.”

Luo Xiaoxue and Ling Meng exchanged retorts, each expressing their points about Lin Nuo.

“All right, let’s save that for another time.”

Lin Nuo interrupted their fierce debate.

“Pack up; it’s time to head to the palace.”

“To become your consort, Master?”

Ling Meng turned to Lin Nuo, her expression transforming instantly from one resembling someone owed millions to a girl gushing over her ideal prince.

“I said it before, the royal palace is not mine; you’ll just be staying temporarily. Once Luo Xiaoxue fulfills her duties, she’ll join us. She’s key to sealing the crack in the Sacred Realm, so hurry up. Of course, feel free to stay behind if you prefer not to enter the palace. But I’m definitely going in.”

Lin Nuo stated, and if he was going in, the other girls would undoubtedly follow suit. Sometimes they complained, but in their hearts, they still wanted to be close to him.

“Master, Master, should I pack your things as well? I’m used to it; I am your maid, so this is no trouble.”

Li Ruo’er made sure to do her job well, preparing Lin Nuo’s belongings. She was the only one capable of this; no one else had the experience.

“Mm, good, thank you.”

Lin Nuo fondly patted Li Ruo’er’s little head, and she felt quite comfortable, nuzzling against his palm.

She loved being patted by the master.

Of course, it wasn’t just head pats; when sharing the same bed, she’d been touched all over. It felt wonderful.

“I don’t have much to pack over here.”

Mu Yiting chipped in, glancing at Luo Xiaoxue, sensing that her body seemed to hide some power.

Hopefully, she was just imagining things.

“Your Majesty, just now Lin Nuo mentioned you have the ability to seal the crack in the Sacred Realm. So, you must possess abilities similar to those from the Sacred Realm. May I ask what those abilities are?”

“Knight Lin told me to keep it a secret, and there are other matters that must also remain confidential.”

“Fine, I won’t pry any further then.”

Mu Yiting ceased her inquiries, sensing there was something going on.

Keeping secrets, hiding things, she had her own suspicions, one of which was that Luo Xiaoxue might share a similar background with her.

Of course, only Lin Nuo knew the truth.

The girls began packing their things. This sizeable group entering the palace—demons and fox people together—created a huge spectacle, leaving the palace guards in awe.

The crowd was eclectic; they even spotted the Sword Saint.

The Sword Saint was someone who almost never appeared in places like the royal palace, usually roaming alone and mysteriously, yet here he was specifically accompanying Lin Nuo.

Suddenly, the palace sparkled with life.

“Arrange all the guest rooms for my visitors.”

Upon returning to the palace, Luo Xiaoxue instructed her servants to prepare accommodations for Li Ruo’er and the others.

Of course, she made sure they were well-arranged; their rooms were not far from Lin Nuo’s, while her own room was quite close to his.

If not for Lin Nuo wanting solitude, she would have certainly insisted on sharing a room with him.

This didn’t sit well with Ling Meng and the other girls, who approached Luo Xiaoxue for an explanation.

“Your Majesty, isn’t this room arrangement unfair? Master is a guest and should be closer to us.”

“No, Knight Lin is the most distinguished guest and deserves special treatment. Please don’t mind that.”

Saying they didn’t mind would be impossible. If they truly didn’t mind, would they come asking for explanations?

That would just be unnecessarily troublesome!

“The rooms are already arranged. If you don’t like them, you can request a change. But Knight Lin, as the most honorable guest, must stay in my area. This is a rule of the royal palace, and since you’ve come here, I ask that you follow it graciously.”

Luo Xiaoxue maintained her composure while explaining to Ling Meng and the others, appealing to reason; however, reason often doesn’t work, and if there would be trouble, it would be cast upon her when Lin Nuo got angry.

Ling Meng and the others couldn’t manage to have Lin Nuo change accommodations after much tugging and ultimately could only seethe before retreating in silence.

No matter; they would just confront Lin Nuo later.

Soon, night fell.

Lin Nuo couldn’t sleep; to be honest, he was used to the wild, and living in the grandeur of the royal palace felt uncomfortable.

After all, he was just a guy with a troubled life, how could he handle such lavish hospitality?

So, he decided to take a stroll.

The palace was bustling with soldiers patrolling back and forth. Whenever they saw him, they bowed deeply, which vexed Lin Nuo—he was merely walking, yet a bunch of strangers were bowing to him, almost like they were sending him off to the afterlife.

“Another full moon, sigh. Back in the day, I was chased; now I’m staying in the royal palace.”

Lin Nuo sighed in reminiscence, gazing up at the full moon.

But suddenly…the moon began to turn blood red.

“What?! This doesn’t look like a natural phenomenon!”

Lin Nuo became alert, sensing that a great storm was brewing.