On the Seven Towers

"I knew it would be like this. You young people always feel that you can do anything, but in fact you still don't understand the true meaning of life."

"Are you saying that life is not about adventure, but about survival?" Xiao Chen asked.

"You know?"

"Tasia told me your motto. It's just that in many cases, taking risks is just for survival."

"Okay. I know I can't convince you, but..." Vincent lowered his head as if thinking about something, then he raised his head again and said, "There is one thing that I didn't mention before. Because. I'm not sure if this is a scam or not, but now, I have to talk to you."

"Did you know that you and Tasia were seen leaving that night?"

"We were the last to leave that day, but we were walking in a hurry. We may not rule out that guests who were walking slowly saw us."

"It doesn't matter who saw it. But with Tasia's disappearance, there have been some ugly rumors in the Magic Association. Did you know?" Vincent said

Xiao Chen shook his head.

"Of course you don't know. A client like you who is not familiar with the circle should be the last to get the news?" Vincent sighed, "I have heard at least four or five different versions."

"What rumors?"

"It's nothing more than a matter between men and women. After all, her going out with you so late is not what a noble girl should do." Vincent's expression was not good-looking, and he obviously didn't want to say anything more.

"But Belia was there that day..." Xiao Chen glanced at Belia, but found that she was a little absent-minded.

"Do you think the truth is important? People who spread rumors can only tell two kinds of stories, what they want to say and what others want to hear." Vincent sneered, "What's more, what's the use of her being there as a guard? It’s strange, do you think that nobles all have affairs alone?”

Xiao Chen said: "Of course I am willing to clarify this matter, but there is a saying in our hometown that the more cats are, the darker they are. After all, I don't have any evidence."

Vincent waved his hand, stared at Xiao Chen for a while, and said: "I don't need you to clarify the facts, that is useless, I only need to provide you with an irrefutable identity, and all the problems will be solved naturally. "

Xiao Chen looked into the other person's eyes, feeling an ominous premonition in his heart.

"Fiancé." Vincent said word by word, "I want to announce that you are her fiancé to whom she had a secret engagement. In this way, both Tasia's reputation and Alonso's family honor will be protected."

"This is ridiculous."

"She only has her soul left because of you. I want you to at least save her reputation."

Xiao Chen stood up and said sincerely: "I will remember Tasia's help to me. But this matter can be solved in other ways. If one clarification doesn't work, we can say it twice or three times, and we can even ask Those heavyweights came out to prove it.”

"Young man, listen to me first. This is something that is only good for you." Vincent waved him to sit down, "I will give you all the treatment, training resources, and magic that Tasia's fiancé deserves. Guidance, various opportunities to meet powerful wizards, and the protection and support of the Alonso family, and you only need to play the role of the man who lost his fiancée, and the support we provide will last as long as you can. Years. If you are really ready to keep this role, the Alonso family will recognize you as one of us."

Seeing that Xiao Chen was about to speak again, Vincent said again: "If you are worried that Tasia has no body. I will keep Belia and let her take over the duties of a wife."

Xiao Chen was taken aback by this proposal, and he immediately sternly refused: "This is impossible. I don't agree. I believe that neither Tasia nor Belia will agree."

"On the contrary, what reason does Tasia have to disagree? It's not a big deal among nobles. Belia is the groom's daughter. It was our family who discovered her talent in fighting spirit and gave her a chance to grow. So everything she owns belongs to the family, and the meaning of her existence is Tasia. Before that, she even considered committing suicide and entering your world, but Tasia refused. Tasia is good, she can do anything." Vincent looked at Belia sideways.

"Yes. Your Excellency Xiao Chen, as long as it's for Miss, I will do anything." Belia came over and knelt on one knee in front of the three of them.

However, Xiao Chen did not see any determination in her green eyes, only hesitation and panic.

"Mr. Alonso. I still refuse." Xiao Chen's voice was cold. He was really angry. In Vincent's eyes, Beria, who was born as a commoner, was nothing more than a tool no matter how powerful she was. She could be used at any time. Switch between a sword and a pillow that can even be discarded without hesitation when necessary. Although this ancient family may be very powerful, there are still only a few warriors who have reached high levels. This indifferent attitude comes more from the nobles' disdain for civilians. Xiao Chen believed that if Belia were the daughter of a run-down noble, she would never be treated like this.

"Do you know what rejecting the Alonso family means?" Vincent's voice also became tough.

Xiao Chen was about to fight back, but was stopped by Luo Ling's look.

"Mr. Alonso, let me remind you. Today we are here to solve problems rather than to cause conflicts. If your trouble is only about Miss Tasya's reputation, why bother? As long as you cooperate a little, I can solve it." Luo Ling said calmly.

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After Vincent left, Xiao Chen appeared in front of Tasya again.

Tasya's behavior today was very strange. When she saw him, she turned her face away and lowered her head.

Xiao Chen said: "Tasya, your father and I just talked."

"Yeah." She responded softly.

"I want to know whose idea was the so-called fiancée."

"Ah? Of course it was my father."

"What do you think?"

"I didn't say anything... I don't know." Her voice became softer and softer.

"Did your father tell you about what Belia was going to do?"

"Belia? Are you talking about her suicide plan? I firmly refused." Tashia said, "I even had a quarrel with my father."

"There was something else. I meant about letting her replace you."

"What do you mean? I don't understand."

Xiao Chen breathed a sigh of relief. At least he felt less embarrassed: "Sorry, I firmly rejected your father's proposal."

"Oh." Tashia didn't react much. She looked at the ground. "This is not strange at all."

"Sorry. You... have a good rest." Xiao Chen, who felt very embarrassed, disappeared from her after saying this.

"Ah..." Tashia stared at the sea in the distance.