Luck is a Charm

As Lady Seraphine announced the end of the first half, those who had won their item went to the backstage to pay up.

While those who didn't win went to grab some food to eat in another room. Zen was one of them as Angela and Evie didn't want to stay in the VIP room.

Walking to the dining room, Zen was amazed by the decoration of this place.

"Rich people never fail to amaze me," Zen exclaimed when he saw every chair is crafted in gold.

Not only are the chairs in gold, but the lighting in this place was also mysterious. There was no furniture of some kind of lamps in the ceiling but the room was somehow illuminated.

Almost like she knew what he was thinking, Evie said, "The lighting in this place is a mechanism created by Light element mages. This is a world ruled by mages so everything is related to it."

"Hmm, you got a point so let's find a table to eat," Zen nodded slightly as he looked for a table.

"Do you mind if we join you?" 

A melody voice came from behind when Zen was about to sit down. Turning his head, Zen narrowed his eyes as he tried to see who it was.

"Krista Dragoon?" Zen questioned softly.

"Mhmm, normally people address me as Princess Krista but you're the only one who directly addresses my full name," Krista Dragoon replied with a light chuckled.

Zen shrugged his shoulder as he glanced at the other lady who was behind Krista Dragoon.

Krista Dragoon saw his sight and explained, "This is my little sister, Leila Dragoon. She's a bit shy toward strangers so please forgive her attitude."

'So she's the shy type when meeting a stranger huh?' Zen said inwardly before pondering something.

He was confused at why she would suddenly want to join their table. There were many more open tables for them to sit and eat.

Thus, Zen concluded that she wanted something from him but this was the tricky part. He was a complete mystery and there was no way to tell his true motive in this kingdom.

"You say Leila Dragoon is shy to strangers which mean we aren't very close. So why would you want to join us? If you can't explain that then I'm sorry but I would reject your request." Zen said as he wasn't willing to be embroiled in more troubles.

Evie was amused when she saw Zen rejecting a beautiful woman's request to join him. 'Seems like he really doesn't think with his lower part.'

Angela didn't care as she stayed silent in this scene. There was no point in interfering with their conversation as she wanted to get stronger now.

She knew that Zen was being generous to make her his woman and even offer to cure her mother. This was enough for her to keep her happy.

Meanwhile, Krista Dragoon was surprised to be rejected. Although their status is shaky, it does not mean her charm and appearance decrease.

In fact, many nobles and even those who had lost favor in the kingdom requested marriage for them to take advantage of the fact that the current empress despised them.

"You're really going to reject a woman's simple request," Krista Dragoon ignored Zen's word as she pursued her original goal.

"Sigh, we're both smart people so it's pretty obvious you want something from me. The problem is that we don't know each other well." Zen sighs as he wanted to just eat peacefully.

Being close to a princess of a kingdom is bound to come with troubles. The obstacles would pile up and his plan to attend this auction and get out instantly would be foiled.

Not to mention, he has no attraction toward Krista Dragoon and he got enough women in his harem already.

Although there is never a problem to have more women, he wanted to have some romantic feelings toward them. Zen doesn't want a woman that he will have sex with and be done with it.

Seeing the reluctant expression of Zen, Krista Dragoon cursed inwardly. 'I've miscalculated. This guy is not a simple lustful person who will agree to a request by any beauty.'

Krista Dragoon assumed Zen to be a perverted type that could be a useful chess piece for her.

However, she has to rethink her deduction again when Zen rejects her mercilessly without showing any sign of regret.

Krista Dragoon decided to signal Leila Dragoon using her hand in the back to indicate her for plan B.

Leila Dragoon noticed the hand signal so she directly grabbed a chair at Zen's table and sat down.

Zen twitched his mouth a bit on this action. 'I thought I was shameless enough but to think women are even more shameless than men.'

Zen had a gawking expression when these two women basically forced themselves an invitation despite being rejected.

"Oh my, Leila Dragoon is a naughty girl. I hope you could forgive her behavior, Zen." Krista Dragoon chuckled softly while revealing some of her jade-like legs for Zen's view.

'Fine, since you're so eager to sit on my table then go ahead.' Zen sighs inwardly as he didn't bother hiding the fact that he is leering at her smooth legs.

"Since Leila Dragoon is so aggressive then you mind as well sit down. Waiter, come here." Zen said and raised his hand to a waiter.

He wasn't going to stop his plan from eating delicacy since that is one of his ways to enjoy life.

The waiter nearby came over shortly and asked politely, "What dish have you decided on, honorable guests?"

"How many dishes are on the menu?"

"There are 8 dishes in total and each one of them is a large portion. Not only that, it is a spiritual dish that will increase your mana capacity." 

Zen calmly nodded and said, "I want all of them."

The waiter became surprised but simply nodded in understanding, "I understand, the total would be 200 spirit stones but because of honorable guest status, there will be a discount so the price would be 175 spirit stones."

The waiter knew the identity of Krista Dragoon and Madam Evie so he was extremely respectful despite not knowing Zen.

'To be able to sit and chat with them like friends means this guy is not simple.' The waiter said inwardly as he waited for Zen to reply.

Zen activated his spatial ring and gave him 175 spirit stones before telling him to have the food come out faster.

Afterward, he turned his attention to the two shameless women and said, "Consider this my treat."

"Then we will gladly accept your treat, Zen" Krista Dragoon said as she sat opposite of Zen.

She wanted to sit next to him but Zen had Evie on the right side while Angela on the left side, so she could only reluctantly sit on the opposite to see his face.

Zen knew that Evie and Angela did it on purpose but he didn't call them out. He was going to have them sit like that so he could touch both of them at the same time.

'Too bad, I have two unwelcome guests at my table now,' Zen could only have a helpless expression to have two women interrupting his date.