Chapter 1 Journey's Start

Lin Mo led a reluctant Xiao Bai into the hall. Seemingly due to Hawke's presence, no one dared approach Lin Mo to strike up a conversation.

"Xiao Bai, aren't you happy? I brought you here today to cheer you up." Lin Mo smiled, stroking Xiao Bai's chin. It wasn't that Lin Mo didn't want to pat his head, but he was simply too tall; Lin Mo couldn't reach...

"..." Humans! Stealing my lychees! And forcibly dragging me out while I'm still recovering! Unforgivable!

My noble head is not for you to touch! Get away!

"Oh? Xiao Bai, is that you? You've lost so much weight?"

A crisp voice rang out from behind. Lin Mo could sense that Xiao Bai had clearly taken a step back, scared?

Curiously turning around, Lin Mo's expression immediately turned strange. A blonde, blue-eyed girl with pigtails... this felt strangely familiar, *cough* father?

No, I can't look. I can't help myself. Heh heh, how could such a coincidence occur? If I hadn't come, this princess would already be queen, right?

Then wouldn't I be hindering her path to wealth and glory? What should I do?

Oh, I get it. I'll just let her be queen, won't I? Heh heh heh.

"Why are you staring at me? Hmph, Xiao Bai, come here quickly, let me hug you."

"Woof~!"

Human! Hold me tight! Hold me tight! I don't want to go over there!

"What's wrong? Did someone control you? Don't be afraid, I'm the princess of this country. It's okay. My father dotes on me. It'll be alright."

Dotes? ... Could it be what I'm imagining? ... Then never mind. I'll have Kaka check later to see if everything is still original. Lin Mo frowned deeply, lost in uneasy thought.

She puffed out her cheeks and ran in front of Lin Mo, extending her small hand. She was a head taller than Lin Mo, but like Lin Mo, she was equally unremarkable.

Seeing that Lin Mo didn't respond, she grabbed Xiao Bai's collar, about to pull him into her arms.

"Woof!~ (Human! Are you just going to watch? I don't want to go! %￥@#￥%!)"

Lin Mo remained still, simply watching.

Compared to Xiao Bai, Lin Mo was more interested in tonight's performance.

She's so arrogant now, probably doesn't know that the king has already changed, right? Her expression will be interesting when she loses everything.

Hawke wanted to say something, but realized that he couldn't control his body anymore. He was completely unable to move.

While shocked, Lin Mo's voice echoed in his mind, *Quiet.*

"Wait! Xiao Bai! Your lychees! Where did your lychees go!"

Seemingly wanting to confirm carefully, Elsa immediately bent down to inspect, even though Xiao Bai was doing his best to back away.

"Woof!! (Help! There's a pervert! Indecent assault! No, not there!)"

"Xiao Bai! Your lychees are really gone! How could this be!"

Xiao Bai was already despondent, his heart dead. It seemed that it wouldn't be long before this spread throughout the entire Snow Wolf clan. What face would he have left to live?

"Woof! (What are you humans laughing at! And you! Evil demon human woman! You're the one who did this! And you're still laughing! Ahhh! I'm so angry!)"

Xiao Bai was about to go crazy. This was simply bullying a dog too much! I think you guys should be the dogs! Numb!

Lin Mo was about to die of laughter. The confusion, humiliation, and slight questioning in Xiao Bai's dog eyes were too amusing.

"Oh, Your Majesty seems so pleased by the misfortune of others. Would you care to share it with your subordinate?" With Vidlin's arrival, an elegant melody immediately filled the hall.

This behavior could be said to be very disrespectful to Lin Mo.

He elegantly approached Lin Mo and gave a gentlemanly bow.

"Vidlin, you've arrived. I've been waiting for you for a long time." Lin Mo smiled sweetly, tilting her head gently. Her pinned-up hair fell loose, lightly brushing against her cheek. The silver hair shone brilliantly under the lights.

Vidlin was stunned for a moment. "Your Majesty, you are beautiful." The words almost popped out unconsciously.

"Thank you. Duke Vidlin looks handsome today as well."

To be treated with such kindness by the Empress, dangerous!

As soon as these words came out, everyone's thoughts immediately became active. Was this a hint of a royal marriage? If the royal family were to unite with the wealthiest Duke Vidlin, would there be any room left for the lesser nobles like themselves?

While these lesser nobles were worried, Kaka had already started to snicker. Yes, this guy named Vidlin was doomed. If she was still a little unsure before, then the Empress's smile had already sealed his fate.

"Haha, is that so? If Your Majesty is pleased, then please come with me."

Xiao Bai: What are you doing! Human, don't leave! Human!~ How am I going to live without you! I don't want to stay near this dangerous woman!

Arriving at the high platform in the middle of the hall, Vidlin took a slight step forward, moving half a step ahead of Lin Mo.

He cleared his throat, "Welcome everyone to this evening's party. This is our protagonist today, our new king! Our Majesty the Empress. However, everyone should address her as His Majesty the King."

"Haha." A small joke, and the hall was immediately filled with a lively atmosphere.

But one person could no longer laugh. No, and one dog.

Elsa stared wide-eyed, looking at this scene in disbelief. How could this be! Her father had died? How could he die? And at the hands of that woman who was even shorter than her.

Wasn't he the First Warrior?

How could this be!

Impossible.

Why hadn't anyone told her? Where was Hawke? He must know something. Where is he? Hawke!

Found him!

Why are you shaking your head! Impossible!

She swallowed hard. What had she just done? She had boasted about her royal father in front of the woman who was already the king? Her royal father?

Xiao Bai watched the woman's face grow darker and uglier, and his little heart was almost scared out of his chest.

Vidlin was secretly ecstatic. It seemed that the personality he had cultivated was still pretty good. The Empress seemed very satisfied with him.

"Haha, then everyone should feel free and treat this place as their own home. Haha, don't be shy. I specially invited a chef from the Great Empire for Her Majesty the Empress to try. See if it suits her palate?"

"Okay!" Lin Mo naturally agreed readily. After all, she was essentially here to eat delicious food. As for the scheming and infighting, let them do it themselves.

Lin Mo was here to enjoy herself, not to create problems for herself. After all, with the strength to flip the table directly, she could remain calm even in the midst of it all.

"Your Majesty, this cake is made with the Fire Forest Fruit, a special product of the Great Empire. I hope it suits your taste. The yield of this fruit is very low. Even in the Great Empire, it is worth a thousand gold, so don't underestimate this small piece. In reality, Duke Vidlin spent a great fortune to obtain it."

Lin Mo had no manners, her little mouth stuffed full. As for what the pastry chef said? She didn't pay attention. It seemed that if she wanted to eat this, she had to go to the Great Empire. Well, let's conquer it. Then all the fruits will be hers!

This so-called Fire Forest Fruit tasted somewhat like a hybrid of cantaloupe and dragon fruit. It was quite juicy.

Let's turn this place into a Fire Forest Fruit orchard. No, I can't be impatient. Let's see if there's anything else delicious.