Chapter 180 The Villain Lady Arrives 8
While Alros and Alice were walking side by side towards the library, on the other side, Chi Meng returned to her gorgeous boudoir. She quickly took out a ring inlaid with intricate magic patterns from her sleeve and gently wiped it. A faint glow appeared on the surface of the ring, and then it turned into a long and slender magic letter, which shuttled through the air and went straight to the Duke's Mansion.
The Duke was buried in a pile of documents, his brows furrowed, as if he was thinking about the future of the kingdom.
Suddenly, the window of the study room opened a crack silently, and the magic letter fell lightly on the desk like a spiritual elf, turning into a faint light and blending into an unfinished ancient book.
The Duke noticed the slight movement, looked up at the window, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and then he noticed the abnormality of the ancient book on the table.
He reached out and gently turned the page, only to see a few lines of words condensed by light slowly appearing. They were Vivian's hurried and angry voice:
"Father, I must report a sad thing to you.
The third prince, Alros, the prince who is about to become my husband, was openly flirting with a commoner girl in the academy, behaving intimately and was extremely unfaithful in his feelings.
This behavior not only insults my dignity, but also tramples on the honor of our family. Please take measures to stop this ridiculous marriage from continuing.
I have spread some rumors to encourage the Third Prince to cancel the engagement, but if he still refuses to change his ways, I implore you to help and let the world see his true colors."
After reading the letter, the Duke's face suddenly darkened, like the sky before a storm. He stood up suddenly and punched the solid desk beside him in anger. With a loud "bang", a shocking crack appeared on the desk, wood chips flew everywhere, and the whole study was shaking.
"Asshole!" The Duke's roar echoed in the study, alarming the guards outside the door. They looked at each other, confused, but immediately realized the seriousness of the situation and rushed into the study.
"Sir, are you okay?" A knight captain stepped forward and asked with concern.
The Duke took a deep breath and tried to calm his anger, but his voice was still filled with anger that was difficult to conceal: "It's okay, you all retreat, but stay two people, I have a mission for you."
Upon hearing this, the knights quickly left the study, leaving only two loyal guards standing guard. The Duke turned around, his eyes sharp, and said to the two knights:
"Go, keep a close eye on the Third Prince Alros and that commoner girl. I want to know their every move and every word. Especially their interactions in private. Be sure to record the evidence. I want everyone in the kingdom to know how this so-called prince betrayed his engagement and tarnished the dignity of the nobility!"
The two knights took the order and left. Although they were surprised, they also understood that the Duke was really angry at the moment and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.
With the departure of the knights, the study in the Duke's Mansion returned to peace again, but the air was still filled with anger and heaviness. On the other side, Alros and Alice walked briskly, and their conversation was full of desire for knowledge and vision for the future.
"Alice, do you know? I have always dreamed of exploring every corner of the world with you and using our wisdom to solve those ancient puzzles." There was a strange light flashing in Alros' eyes, which was an endless curiosity and yearning for the unknown world.
Alice smiled gently, with tenderness in her eyes: "Me too, Alros. It is my greatest luck to be able to walk side by side with you. Although I come from a humble background, I believe that knowledge has no limits and dreams have no distinction between high and low."
The two walked and talked like this, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the door of the library. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves and sprinkled on them, gilding this innocent friendship with a layer of golden glory.
However, this peace and beauty did not last long. Just as they were immersed in the sea of books and enjoying the baptism of knowledge, the tranquility of the magic academy was broken by the arrival of an uninvited guest.
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At the entrance of the Magic Academy, a young man wearing silver armor and holding a sword walked slowly in. His appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.
He is Tariq, Alice's childhood sweetheart and a new hero born in the kingdom. His arrival not only brings an extraordinary atmosphere to the magic academy, but also quietly casts a stone on the calm lake.
As Tariq walked along the road leading to the depths of the academy, he could hear students whispering from time to time, all of which revolved around the "scandal" between the third prince Alros and a civilian girl. At first, he thought it was just boring gossip, but as the discussions became clearer, he had to stop and listen carefully.
"Have you heard? His Royal Highness the Third Prince is so close to a commoner girl and even paid for her expensive tuition!"
"Yes, I heard that Miss Vivian was so angry that she cried. She is the future princess!"
"What kind of magic does that girl have that could make the Third Prince so obsessed?"
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Tariq's expression gradually became solemn, and an indescribable anger and uneasiness surged in his heart.
He couldn't believe that Alice, the innocent girl who used to play and joke with him, would become the focus of everyone's discussion and even be labeled as the "third party".
"This is impossible!" Tariq roared in his heart. He couldn't wait to meet Alice and hear her explain it all in person.
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In a corner of the library, Alros and Alice were buried in the pages of a book, completely unaware of the changes in the outside world. Until a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence, and Tariq appeared in front of them.
"Alice!" There was a slight tremor in Tariq's voice. He stared at Alice, trying to find the answer in her eyes.
Alice looked up and saw that it was Tariq. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then turned into joy: "Tariq! Why are you here?"
Alros also stood up and nodded politely to Tariq: "Hello, I am Alros, Alice's friend."
Tariq ignored Alros's greetings, his eyes were always fixed on Alice: "Alice, I heard those rumors...are they true?" His tone was full of doubt and confusion.
Alice's face changed slightly when she heard this. She didn't expect Tariq to ask this question so directly. She took a deep breath and decided to be honest:
"Tariq, those rumors are pure lies. The friendship between you and me has never changed. Alros and I are just pure friends. He helped me enter the magic academy because he thought I had potential, not for any other reason."