Fade was prepared to go back to his hotel. To his surprise, Erin had another celebration banquet for him to attend.
Although he was not interested in these banquets, he still decided to go under Erin's and Celine's persuasion.
The banquet was flooded with the rich and famous from Earland. They were all here to congratulate Erin. The hall was filled with the chatter of people, many of whom were sucking up to her. It was very lively.
However, Fade was not amused. He drank a few glasses of wine in the corner and only talked to those who tried to get close to him.
He checked the time. It was almost nine o'clock.
Although the banquet wasn't over yet, he was ready to leave.
Hence, he went to Celine and said, "Saintess, I think I'm tapped out for the day. I'm going to head back first. Princess Erin is busy entertaining guests, so I won't bother her. Help me pass on the message later."
"Oh, you're going back so soon?" She asked in surprise.
"I'm not used to occasions like this!" He smiled gently.
She immediately apologized,"I'm sorry, Mr. Chen. I shouldn't have dragged you here. I didn't know..."
"It's okay, don't apologize. It's not that serious. It's just not my thing, that's all."
With this, he was ready to leave.
However, she stopped him and said, "Mr. Chen, please wait a moment. Let me get Princess Erin. She told me earlier that there's something she wants to say to you."
"Sure!" He stopped.
Celine ran to get Erin. A few minutes later, she came back with the angelic-looking Erin by her side.
Erin looked up at Fade with her puppy dog eyes and said, "Brother Chen, you're leaving already? Can't you stay and have some fun with me?"
He replied, "I'm just going back to the hotel. If you need me, I can come over at any time."
"Then, don't go. Just stay here. Anyway, it's not like there aren't any rooms here."
Hearing this, he could not help but be stunned, "Uh, I don't think that's a good idea. After all, this is your private quarters. If I stay here, it might attract rumors."
She pursed her lips, then said, "Mr. Chen, you are my guest. You even helped me draw the Sword in the Stone, so what's the big deal if I invite you to stay? Anyway, Celine stays over all the time. Sometimes, we even sleep together!"
"Erin, don't..." Celine's cheeks flushed red as she spoke up hastily.
Then, she waved to Fade and explained, "Mr. Chen, please don't misunderstand. Princess Erin and I are just good friends."
Initially, Fade didn't overthink it. However, after what Celine said, he started to feel some was off.
He couldn't help but take a couple more glances at Celine and Erin. Admittedly, they were both gorgeous. They looked like real-life angels. The idea of the two of them sleeping together was a beautiful sight.
For a moment, some scenes floated into his mind.
However, he quickly shook his head and threw those thoughts out of his mind.
Then, he said, "Well, Celine is a Saintess. I don't think the same logic applies to me!"
Hearing this, Erin suddenly curled her lips and cried, "Brother Chen, do you hate me? If you hate me, then tell me, and I won't bug you anymore"
He couldn't even bear to see a child cry, let alone an angel. She looked like a Greek goddess carved out of marble.
Suddenly, he squatted down, looked at Erin, and coaxed her, "Okay, don't cry anymore. I'll stay here.”
"Yay! That's great. I'm so glad you're staying. Let's have some fun tonight," she shouted excitedly.
At that moment, she was wearing nothing but a thin green nightgown. She slowly walked to the bed, prepared to come forward.
This time, Fade was stunned. He could not help but ask, "Saintess Celine, what are you doing?"
Only, instead of responding to him, she continued forward, exhaling slowly. A wave of sweet fragrance wafted over.
Her alluring scent intoxicated him.
However, he immediately activated the wood essence in his body and dispelled the intoxication he felt. Then, he reached out his hand to block her. "Celine, are you drunk?"
There was still no response. Her clothes slowly fell from her body.
"Uh..." He was stunned. He shook her by the shoulders and shouted, "Saintess Celine, it's me, Fade. Are you in the wrong room or something?"
However, there was still no response.
Just as he was about to continue talking, he narrowed his eyes. His expression turned solemn.
He could sense that Celine's gaze was off. She looked dazed, and her eyes were filled with lust. She wasn't her usual pure and innocent self. Instead, it was as if she had transformed into someone else.
"She must have been drugged. Her mind is being controlled by someone else." Instantly, he made a few assumptions.
Right then, however, she still did not react. Instead, she continued to exude her scent as she inched towards him.
His eyes turned cold and he activated his positive energy. With a snap, he struck her on the back of her neck and knocked her unconscious.
Before she fell to the ground, he caught her in his arms. Then, he put her on the bed and covered her with a blanket.
He stood up and carefully observed the room to look for anything unusual.
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