NOVEL NEXT Chapter 72: Would you like to marry my son?
"Would you like to get married to my son?"
Stella's words hung in the air.
Maria and Seraphina glanced at each other, one with growing excitement and the other with wide-eyed surprise, still trying to process what was happening.
It didn't take long for Seraphina to act. She placed both her hands on her thighs and bowed her head respectfully.
"Yes, my lady. It would be my honor. Nothing else could make me happier!"
Seeing this, Stella smiled. She liked how straightforward Seraphina was.
As a wife, she knew Seraphina wouldn't hesitate to spoil her son. Slowly, she moved her gaze from the black-haired beauty and towards Maria.
The moment her gaze landed on the knight, however, a look of surprise played on Stella's face.
She saw a single, glistening tear escape from Maria's eye.
Is she crying? Maria?
Stella could barely believe it. Maria, who was known to never show her emotions, was crying in front of her.
Before she could fully assess the situation, Maria bowed her head, her silver hair falling to cover her face.
"I-I would like to be his wife as well."
That was all she said, but her voice held so much raw emotion that for a moment, all Stella could do was stare at the young woman.
The voice was, without a doubt, that of a woman struck by love. Even if she were to dismiss the words, the expression she'd seen on Maria's face was one of pure, unadulterated happiness.
She was literally crying tears of joy at the very prospect.
"I was right," Stella said, a warm smile spreading across her face as the two women raised their heads to look at her. "My son does have amazing people around him."
"I accept you both. Actually, I should be the one begging you to look after my son. You know how he is. If left alone, he might just rot in his room doing research."
"You have my word, my lady. Lord Dorian is in safe hands."
"Yes, what she said!"
They both responded in their own way.
"I know. I can tell that much." Stella glanced towards the window, her eyes reflecting the light of the full moon.
"That said, I cannot guarantee my son will agree to this. Even when he was a gambler and a drunk, he never once brought a woman home, so I am afraid a mother's instinct is a bit dull in that regard."
She then pointed at them both.
"However, I know something you can do that will make him fall for you, right then and there. He would have no choice but to be protective and keep you close. This was how I was able to make James marry me after years of contemplating."
"Please tell us!" Seraphina leaned even further forward, her eyes sparkling. "I am willing to learn."
Maria could tell Seraphina was a bit too motivated, though it wasn't like she didn't want to know as well.
Stella grinned, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Girls, have you ever heard of cosplay?"
....
[You have accumulated a total of 12,000 E-points.]
[You have gained three talents.]
[A new feature has been unlocked but is untested.]
Dorian sighed heavily, his back resting against the headboard while his legs were splayed out on the bed. He had just woken up after a long sleep, only to find out it was already nighttime.
Lili was still zapping his mana to feed the egg, so he wasn't too surprised that his body had given up on him.
'I feel so shitty.'
[Running low on mana can lead to demoralization.]
'Is that so? Either way, lying here like this is killing me.'
Dorian sat upright, glancing to the side where he could see a single candle lit on his table.
'Right. Light is also an issue I have to take care of later,' he sighed again. 'By the way, what is this new feature I gained? I believe it was from defeating the crawlers, no?'
[Correct.]
[Would you like me to present the feature?]
'Why else would I have asked?'
[...]
'...'
[...]
'Yes, you dumb fuck! Give me the feature! Gah!'
[Request confirmed.]
[New Feature: God's Right Hand]
Description: By using 2000 E-points, you are offered a chance to pick a specific god. Upon choosing, you will be blessed with a temporary ability linked to said god.
Note: The ability will last for 2 weeks. After it expires, the feature will reopen for a chance to pick another god and ability.
'Interesting.' Dorian sat with his legs crossed, his hand under his jaw. 'Now I am curious. I intended to use these E-points to try my luck with Skill Scan, but if this is what's on the table, maybe investing 2k on this isn't such a bad idea. Eh, nah, hold on…'
He kept his eyes on the template.
'These gods are related to the God of Gamble, correct?'
[All gods of this world come from the same place.]
'Glad I asked. What are the chances if I do this, I will have whatever god I pick take an interest in me like the God of Gamble has?'
[...]
'You fucking bitch. This is what you wanted, isn't it? Are you trying to get all the gods to spy on me?'
[I lack a singular thought. I only act in accordance with what would benefit you and what you want.]
Dorian's brow twitched with annoyance. 'Since when is that the case?'
He sighed right after.
'It won't hurt to try, I guess.'
Lifting his finger, he was just about to click on the feature when he suddenly heard a knock on the door.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Dorian looked towards the entrance of his room.
'Who would be coming to my room this late? Don't tell me Yelena snuck out again?'
He quickly stood up from the bed. Still wearing only his boxers, he approached the door, and then—
Click.
Dorian opened the door, his face immediately etched with shock at what awaited him.
....
[A/N]
We've gotten 15 more GT, and an extra chapter will be dropped tomorrow. Or I might wait to see if we'll get 100 ps to release all together.