Chapter 144: Dancing in Water – Part 2
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Reuel Bible glanced again at the blue-skirted young girl affectionately arm in arm with Leonard Churchill and clicked his tongue, “Tsk tsk… this boy has an incredible way with women.”
He’s only been undercover for a few days and he’s already hooked up with the leader of the Silver Moon Sect?
If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, he would have found it hard to believe.
He had originally thought that successfully infiltrating as a lowly follower would be a big accomplishment, Leonard’s move was indeed out of his expectations.
The risk, however, was not small.
As the guests for the evening banquet were arriving at the manor in succession.
In the study of the main mansion building.
The members of Anka Clan had just conducted a secret meeting.
The head of the second family, Federation Four-Star General ‘Golden Lion’ Carlo was the first to come out.
Following him were a group of young lion cubs from the Anka Clan with looks of excitement on their faces.
It turned out that the Miller Family had suddenly gained the initiative in the Old Continent development by sharing a set of mechanical drawings which caused many nobles to choose their side.
But unexpectedly, the higher-ups in their Lionheart Family also had their countermeasures. They even had access to numerous classified documents of the Old Continent.
More than the Miller Family had!
These young lions already knew the purpose of tonight’s banquet.
Their Lionheart Family will announce the establishment of a new city in the Old Continent!
This will be a monumental opportunity.
According to Federation law, the family that establishes a new city is essentially pioneering new territory.
Whoever establishes it will be the lord.
This means that the Lionheart Family will have many newly ennobled aristocrats.
The family’s higher-ups also strongly encourage their offspring to pioneer new territories, this could directly influence the ultimate inheritance rights of the family.
Not just the inheritance rights.
Everyone knows that the Old Continent is full of opportunities. If a new city can truly be established, the benefits are unimaginable.
This made every young lion eager to pioneer new territories.
Catherine Carter left the study and leaned against the railing in the hallway, alone.
Fiddling with the Fate Coin in her hands, she watched the guests coming and going below, her eyes reflecting the dazzling lights.
This darling daughter of General Carlo, Silvermist City’s First Talent, seemed not as enthusiastic about the new city development as the others.
After spacing out for a bit, a still-ravishing mature lady came over and said with a smile, “Oh, what’s wrong with our Silver Mist Rose? I heard that your mood hasn’t been great recently?”
As Catherine recognized the voice, she turned around with an unexpectedly elated gaze, “Mother, when did you get here?”
“Just arrived at the manor.”
The mature woman looked at Catherine and tenderly stroked the girl’s soft hair.
Observing her own daughter, she quickly noticed that something was off and asked, “What’s wrong? The family will issue the pioneering command tomorrow, the old you would’ve definitely wanted to be the first in pioneering.”
Catherine listened and smiled slightly but said nothing.
Yeah, if it were before, she would’ve been sure that she would do better than her clan brothers.
The feeling of controlling power and victory would give her a great sense of accomplishment.
That’s still true now.
However, she didn’t feel that being first necessarily meant getting the most. Understanding her thought, the elder woman asked, “I also heard… you had a little trouble in the Sinless City?”
Catherine shook her head at this, smiling, “No, Mother, on the contrary, I learned a lot.”
At these words, the mature woman looked pleased, she perceived something and said thoughtfully, “Our Catherine has grown up.”
Gazing at the response, the glow in Catherine’s lively eyes dimmed.
She thought about something and took the initiative to question, “What brings you to Sinless City, Mother? It’s not very safe here.”
The mature lady asked teasingly, “What do you think?”
Catherine’s eyebrows raised, “For my marriage contract?”
The woman just smiled and said nothing.
But it seemed that the atmosphere soured as they discussed this topic.
After a moment of silence, the elder woman added, “I heard from your father… you don’t seem to be taking your marriage contract very seriously lately? You should know, your cousins from your uncle’s family are eager to take your place. After all, the object of this marriage alliance is very important and could even directly determine the succession of the next Lionheart King.” At these words, the Fate Coin in Catherine’s hand suddenly trembled.
She was a little confused, her azure eyes gazing towards the distance, she said softly, But… I don’t even know who I’m supposed to marry.”
The mature lady seemingly understood something and laughed, “Didn’t you say before you didn’t mind? Besides, I remember before coming to Sinless City, you were looking forward to this marriage contract. You even went to your grandfather to finalize it yourself.”
Catherine remained silent.
The marriage contract was indeed something she had sought for herself.
Previously, she didn’t find any issues with it.
Because the concept she had always been in contact with from a young age was that a noble’s marriage contract was a bridge of interest.
She has no right to choose.
So, she might as well pick the best one for herself.
Maybe she could gain more power and ascend to the peak of authority.
But she didn’t know when, this thought, suddenly became unstable.
She doesn’t even know why.
Just… the will she had since a young age to always aim for the first place, suddenly lost interest.
Not that she lost her ambition.
But she always felt that she was missing something.
The elder woman had also once been a young girl, she observed her daughter’s demeanor and felt as though she had guessed something: “Have you met a boy you like? Your mother was young once…”