Chapter 240 The Villain Lady Arrives 68
The third prince and Alice hugged each other tightly, and their love for each other filled the air. At this moment, far away on the other side of the magic academy, Tariq was in a busy tavern.
The tavern was filled with smoke and people were talking. The mercenaries sat together, talking loudly about their recent adventures and gains. Tariq sat alone in a corner, with a glass of pale yellow beer in front of him. His eyes were deep and firm, as if he was thinking about something important.
During these days, Taric had gone through countless trials. He hunted many magical creatures, which not only improved his strength, but also earned a lot of gold coins. His name gradually spread among the mercenary unions, and he became known as a brave man.
"Hey, have you heard? The third prince has broken off his engagement with Vivian!" A rough voice broke the noise in the tavern, and everyone's eyes were focused on the speaker.
When Tariq heard this, he was shocked.
He raised his head, his eyes revealing surprise and confusion. He then realized that the Third Prince and Vivian had been engaged. Then, the Third Prince expressing his love to Alice at this time, wouldn't it put Alice at the center of the storm?
"How is this possible? The Third Prince and Vivian are a match made in heaven!" someone exclaimed.
"Hmph, who can tell about royal affairs? Maybe the third prince has fallen in love with someone else." Another person said disdainfully.
There were constant discussions in the tavern, but Tariq was getting more and more uneasy. He thought of Alice's innocent smile and kind character, and an inexplicable worry surged in his heart. He was afraid that Alice would be hurt by this incident, and even more afraid that she would lose herself because of love.
At this moment, a mercenary team noticed that Tariq was acting strange. They gathered around him and asked with concern, "Tariq, what's wrong with you? You looked so unhappy after hearing the news."
Tariq raised his head and looked at these friends who cared about him, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down: "I'm fine, I'm just a little surprised to hear this news."
"Are you familiar with the Third Prince and Vivian?" someone asked curiously.
Tariq shook his head. “Not very well, but I know Alice. She is a kind and innocent girl. I don’t want her to get hurt because of this.”
Everyone understood what was going on. They understood Tariq's worries and his concern for Alice. In this world full of interests and disputes, it is not easy to have a pure relationship.
"Don't worry, Alice is a smart girl, she will definitely handle this matter." Someone comforted.
Tariq nodded, his worries slightly relieved. He raised the glass in his hand and gestured to everyone: "Thank you, come, let's drink this together!"
Everyone clinked their glasses, and the crisp clinking sounds were filled with expectations for the future and cherishment of friendship. Tariq also found some comfort in this warm atmosphere. He knew that no matter what happened in the future, these reliable partners would be by his side to face it together.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the magic academy, the relationship between Alice and the third prince is continuing to heat up. They love each other deeply, and no matter the difference in status or the outside world's gossip, they can't stop their love. They have spent many sweet times together, facing challenges and difficulties together, which makes their feelings for each other even stronger.
However, Tariq could never let go of his worries about Alice. He decided to secretly follow the development of the matter to ensure that Alice would not be hurt, while also silently guarding this pure relationship.
In the days that followed, Taric was still busy hunting magical creatures and completing mercenary missions. His reputation in the mercenary world became increasingly famous, not only because of his outstanding strength, but also because he was the brave man predicted.
After completing a mission, Tariq would always find time to inquire about Alice's news. He learned that Alice and the third prince were still in a stable relationship, and the two often appeared together in various corners of the academy, caring for each other and making people envious.
Although he felt a little disappointed, Tariq was more happy for Alice. As long as Alice was happy, he was satisfied.
While Tariq was quietly paying attention to the relationship between Alice and the Third Prince, a big wave of excitement arose in the magic academy. Vivian, the talented girl who had been practicing in a low-key manner in the academy, suddenly announced her departure, shocking everyone.
The speed at which Chi Meng's strength improved has long surpassed the imagination of his classmates.
In a short period of time, she has reached the level of demigod in this world, which is a realm that many people cannot reach in their lifetime. However, for Chi Meng, the knowledge and resources of the magic academy can no longer meet her needs, and she longs for a wider world to soar.
So Chi Meng left the magic academy with her maid. She didn't tell anyone, but left a letter to express her gratitude to the academy and teachers.
When Chi Meng returned to the Duke's Mansion, the Duke was pleasantly surprised. He had long heard of his daughter's brilliant achievements in the Magic Academy, and now seeing her return safely, he was even more excited. The Duke put aside all his affairs and personally welcomed Chi Meng.
"An'er, you're finally back! Your performance in the academy really makes your father proud." The Duke said with emotion, tears in his eyes.
Chi Meng smiled and comforted his father: "Father, I just did what I should do. Now that I am back, I will spend more time with you."
The Duke's Mansion was filled with jubilation over Chi Meng's return, but at the same time, there were undercurrents in the Magic Academy. Chi Meng's departure made the already complicated interpersonal relationships even more subtle. The entanglement between Vivian, Alice and the Third Prince was a hot topic among the students after dinner.
Chi Meng's departure naturally made Vivian's followers feel lost and angry.
They were originally dissatisfied with the relationship between the Third Prince and Alice, and now they blamed all the faults on these two people. In their opinion, it was the betrayal of the Third Prince and Alice's interference that led to Vivian's departure.
This sentiment quickly spread throughout the college and even evolved into a bullying incident against Alice. Some radical classmates began to deliberately pick on Alice and try to vent their anger on Vivian's behalf.
Faced with sudden malice and attacks, Alice felt helpless and panicked for a while.
But she did not choose to retreat or escape, but bravely stood up to defend herself. She firmly believed that there was nothing wrong with her feelings and that the third prince's love for her was sincere.
During a heated argument, Alice shouted, "My relationship with the third prince is our own business! We haven't hurt anyone! Why are you treating me like this?" Her voice was firm and powerful, moving everyone around her.