Free Web NovelChapter 664: Chapter 24: Marianne’s Test
Han Zhan accepted the challenge.
At this moment, not only Marianne, but also Lady Dais and the Angkasaru Star People’s Ah Den, showed unexpected expressions.
Marianne’s beautiful eyes were fixated on Han Zhan, as if trying to scrutinize him anew.
Lady Dais was somewhat surprised, with a hint of excitement in her eyes.
Ah Den was cruel and mocking, intending to show this pretty-faced human the harshness of the world.
He would slaughter his opponent brutally, as he did at every noble gathering, tearing off their limbs like a fierce beast feeding.
Because Lady Dais liked it!
"Then, come on!"
Ah Den shouted lowly, quickly getting into the zone.
On the surface of his body, among defined, stone-like muscles, dark red blood flowed throughout.
The Angkasaru Star People were renowned for their savage ferocity and murderous ways; their only method of dealing with enemies was in close combat!
Trading injuries blow for blow, they were natural-born fighters perfectly suited for the octagonal ring.
In the garden, an octagonal cage used for fighting slowly rose.
This was also built to please Lady Dais.
Every noble lady’s home had an octagonal cage because they knew Lady Dais had this peculiar hobby; they all catered to it.
Marianne and Lady Dais simultaneously set down their tableware, looking at the confrontation within the octagonal cage.
Lady Dais wanted to see a bloody crushing scene, which would whet her appetite.
Marianne was filled with anticipation, imagining the scene of Han Zhan in her dreams overlapping with reality.
At this moment, Ah Den moved.
He was like a terrifying giant, charging at Han Zhan across from him, wrapped in a fierce gale.
The violent wind caused by his body’s rapid movement made the entire octagonal cage shake intensely.
Bang, bang, bang!
The diamond mesh of the octagonal cage contracted sharply towards the inside, as if the air had been sucked out of it.
Then, in the next instant, it suddenly released all at once, howling with the wind!
On the table near the octagonal cage, dish after dish of pricy delicacies were blown away, scattered across the ground, with their serving plates shattered.
Lady Dais held her goblet, the light in her eyes growing brighter. freēwebnovel.com
"Just like that, just like that!"
"Come on, let the burning blood splash on my face!"
"As you wish, Lady!" Ah Den’s arrogant voice rang from within the octagonal ring.
But in the next second,
A loud bang was heard, as if something heavy had crashed.
On one side of the octagonal cage, the strong diamond mesh bulged out aggressively.
The tall, burly body of the Angkasaru Star Person was deeply embedded in it.
The tight mesh left even-sized protrusions on his skin, crisscrossed with blood marks.
What had happened?
Did he dodge?
How is that possible?
Lady Dais’s eyes suddenly flashed when she saw this scene.
Just as she was about to stand up, a new discovery made her sit back down.
"Was it just... a coincidence?"
Marianne was also slightly stirred; just when she thought she could truly have her dream come true, she saw the real situation inside the octagonal cage.
Han Zhan didn’t dodge. He didn’t even have time to react.
He merely crouched instinctively, but this simple action somehow allowed him to narrowly avoid Ah Den’s rushed punch.
The immense inertia caused Ah Den, who suddenly lost his target, to lunge into thin air and crash headlong into the diamond mesh.
This was truly just a coincidence.
At that moment, Han Zhan did something unexpected by everyone.
He quickly stood up, pulled out a bottle of light pink potion, and poured it over Ah Den’s head in full view.
Suddenly, from the shattered bottle, the light pink liquid streamed down, flowing into Ah Den’s eyes and mouth, with the scent invading his nose.
Han Zhan’s actions stunned the audience.
"Ahem, ahem." Marianne coughed lightly twice, "Lady Dais, there are no rules against using tools in the octagonal cage."
Indeed.
Han Zhan turned a hand-to-hand combat match into a tool fight, something no one had anticipated.
Lady Dais shook her head slightly.
"That’s not the point."
"The point is what exactly is Ah Den planning now?!"
Listening to Lady Dais, Marianne quickly turned her gaze towards the octagonal cage.
She saw that Ah Den had already broken free from the cage, but he didn’t immediately go after Han Zhan.
Now, Ah Den’s state seemed a bit off.
His gaze passed over Han Zhan, focusing on the small "hole" he had stomped into a dent.
Suddenly, Ah Den’s gaze turned fiery, with hot breath spraying from his nose.
In front of everyone, Ah Den fiercely thrust himself into that depression!
Marianne: "..."
Lady Dais: "..."
The real warriors dare to punch through to the Earth’s core.
Even if drenched in blood-soaked clothes, they continue unceasingly!
The sudden change in the situation made Lady Dais lose her interest.
"I didn’t expect him to have such unique tools with him."
As Lady Dais said this, she gave Marianne a meaningful look.
"Marianne, you really are too low-key; I never thought you’d have your servant carry such potions."
Hearing this, Marianne knew she was completely misunderstood.
But she had no plans to explain. freēwēbnovel.com
The more misunderstandings, the better.
"Alright, that’s enough for today. I’m quite satisfied with my meal. Marianne, thank you for your hospitality."
Lady Dais waved her hand.
Without any extra movement, Ah Den, who had been fiercely battling down to the core of Yongsha Star, walked to her side with blood-soaked steps.
This scene made Han Zhan’s eyelids twitch.
What power could allow Ah Den to control his mental desires and return to normal?
Han Zhan thought of only one answer,
Spiritual Steel Seal!
"Then, see you later." Lady Dais waved once more, not glancing at Han Zhan, just giving a nod to Marianne.
Ah Den followed closely behind her, making his way out of the mansion.
A long streak of bright red was dragged along the ground.
Watching their figures fade into the distance.
Only then did Han Zhan speak, his first words filled with sentiment: "It must hurt a lot."
"The Angkasaru Star People are indeed first-rate warriors; to endure such and still be fine."
As he said this, he suddenly noticed how quiet it was around him.
Turning his head, he found Marianne staring at him intently.
"Answer me."
She walked closer step by step, her gaze locked on Han Zhan, "You are the one from my dream, aren’t you?"
After Marianne spoke, her eyes stayed fixated on Han Zhan.
With the Thought Steel Seal implanted, he couldn’t lie in response to his mistress’s inquiry.
Thus...
"I have no idea what you’re referring to, madam."
"If you’re hoping I can serve you in your dreams as well, I’m sorry, I’m powerless."
Han Zhan helplessly shrugged his shoulders.
A dark steel seal flashed across his chest.
