Chapter 589: He Has Returned! (1/2)

GDK 589: He Has Returned!

Lancelot Empire. Inside Bootz Merchant Guild.

In a region of artificial mountains overgrown with vines laid an elegant pavilion, complete with a small bridge over a stream of flowing water. The fragrances of flowers and plants filled the air. It was a serene and beautiful scene.

Phoebe, in a plain white gown, was sitting and swaying on a swing. Her beautiful face was downcast with sorrow. After five years, time had not left any traces on her face. On the contrary, she seemed to have only grown more beautiful and distinctive.

Whenever she completed her tedious work, she would routinely stare blankly at the small crack in the artificial mountain, with her mind unwittingly recalling the scene a few years back.

In that narrow crevasse, two persons once squeezed through skin to skin, so close that each other’s scents whiffed into their noses and they could even feel each other’s hearts beating…

Even after all those years, the scene was still as vivid in her mind as it had been in the moment!

A round of rapid footsteps approached. When Fabian saw the dazed Phoebe lost in thought, he sighed to himself before asking gently, “Miss, thinking about him again?”

“Oh, you’re here,” Phoebe put on an apologetic smile after waking up from her trance. She then pointed at a chair beside her and said, “Have a seat.”

Fabian casually sat down at Phoebe’s gesture. He felt somewhat worried to see the weariness lightly visible on Phoebe. After some hesitation, he carefully said, “That crown prince of Angela Empire came over again.”

Phoebe, who was still gazing at the artificial mountain ahead, showed vexation on her charming face as soon as she heard those words. She bunched her brows and impatiently said, “Can this guy be any more irritating? How many times have I said it to him, why is he still coming?”

Fabian frowned, thinking that Phoebe ought to know his purpose for coming here. After another moment’s hesitation, Fabian explained, “Before coming over, Prince Hagrid visited the imperial palace and met with Lord Karel.”

Phoebe’s face turned cold. She groaned and said, “I’ve made up my mind. No one can influence my decision, that includes those two.”

Fabian’s expression contorted even more even though he was somewhat admiring in his heart. He looked deeply at Phoebe and said, “But, Lord Bryan hasn’t shown up for five years. There are rumors out there that…” Fabian did not complete his sentence.

“That Bryan is dead?” Phoebe sneered and disdainfully continued, “How could Bryan be dead? He only went cultivating. Don’t listen to their nonsense!”

“But, it’s the Church of Light that put out the information. Even the Pope of the Church of Light himself authenticated it…” Although unwilling, Fabian said it as it was.

“So what? The Pope of the Church of Light can’t tell lies?” Phoebe, having cultivated to the realm of sacred swordmaster, became much more refined in her conducts. However, every time anyone raised this subject to her, she would behave rather abnormally.

Disarrayed footsteps pattered outside. Soon, a party of people came into view. The party was headed by a man around the age of thirty. He looked outstanding, mature, and dependable. There was an intense air of nobility coming from his body. Obviously, he was one of eminent status.

Following behind him were two grand magi, one great swordmaster, three archmages, and two earth riders. They were all in sumptuous clothing and looked at this man with complicated emotions.

Phoebe, however, revealed an obvious feeling of loathing in her eyes as soon as she saw him. In a cold voice, she said, “Prince Hagrid, why are you here again?”

“We will return to our home country soon. I specifically came to you to discuss some of the details of the bilateral trade agreement between our two countries. I truly can’t be at ease without straightening out the details!” Hagrid said as he looked at Phoebe, not concealing the fervent blaze in his eyes by the slightest.

“We will talk about this after meeting with His Majesty tomorrow. I don’t like people disturbing me in my personal time,” Phoebe replied impatiently as she was aware of his true intentions. She leaped down from the swing and a fierce aura naturally emanated from her.

The crowd behind Hagrid clearly sensed the aura coming from Phoebe and instinctively assumed their positions to protect their master.