"I knew it would be like this. You young people always think you can do anything, but in fact you don't understand the true meaning of life."
"Do you mean that life is not an adventure, but survival?" Xiao Chen asked.
"You know?"
"Tasia told me about your motto. However, in many cases, taking risks is just for survival."
"Okay. I know I can't convince you, but..." Vincent lowered his head, as if thinking about something. Then he raised his head again and said, "There is one thing I didn't mention before. Because I'm not sure if this is a scam. But now, I have to talk to you."
"Did you know that you were seen leaving with Tasya that night?"
"We were the last to leave that day, but we left in a hurry, so it is possible that some guests who walked slower saw us."
"It doesn't matter who saw it. But with the disappearance of Tasia, some unpleasant rumors have appeared in the Magic Association. Did you know?" Vincent said
Xiao Chen shook his head.
"Of course you don't know. Shouldn't you, a person who is not familiar with the industry, be the last to get the news?" Vincent sighed, "I have heard at least four or five different versions."
"What's that?"
"It's nothing more than a matter between men and women. After all, for her to go out with you so late at night is definitely not something a noble girl should do." Vincent's expression was not good, and he obviously didn't want to say anything more.
"But Belia was also there that day..." Xiao Chen glanced at Belia, but found that she was a little absent-minded.
"Do you think the truth is important? People who spread rumors only tell two stories: what they want to say and what others want to hear." Vincent sneered, "Besides, what's so strange about her being there as a guard? Do you think nobles go on an affair alone?"
Xiao Chen said: "Of course I am willing to clarify this matter, but there is a saying in our hometown that the more cats there are, the darker they are. After all, I don't have any evidence."
Vincent waved his hand, stared at Xiao Chen for a while, and said: "I don't need you to clarify the facts, that is useless. I just need to provide you with an irrefutable identity, and all the problems will be solved naturally."
Xiao Chen looked into the other person's eyes and had a bad feeling in his heart.
"Fiancé." Vincent said word by word, "I want to declare you her previously secretly engaged fiancé. This way, both Tasia's reputation and Alonso's family honor will be protected."
“This is ridiculous.”
"She is only a soul left because of you. I want you to at least restore her reputation."
Xiao Chen stood up and said sincerely: "I remember all the help that Tasia has given me. But this matter can be resolved in other ways. If it doesn't work to clarify it once, we can say it twice, three times, and we can even ask those heavyweights to come out and testify."
"Young man, listen to me first. This is something that will only benefit you." Vincent waved his hand and asked him to sit down. "I will give you all the treatment that Tashia's fiancé should have, including training resources, magic guidance, various opportunities to meet powerful magicians, and the protection and support of the Alonso family. And you just need to play the role of a man who lost his fiancée. The longer you play this role, the more years of support we will provide. If you are really prepared to continue playing this role, the Alonso family will recognize you as one of us."
Seeing Xiao Chen was about to speak again, Vincent added: "If you are worried about Tasia not having a body. I will leave Belia behind. Let her take on the duties of a wife."
Xiao Chen was shocked by this proposal. He immediately rejected it sternly, "This is impossible. I don't agree. I believe that neither Tasia nor Belia would agree."
"On the contrary, why would Tasya disagree? It's no big deal among nobles. Belia is the daughter of a groom. It was our family that discovered her talent in fighting spirit and gave her the opportunity to grow. So everything she has originally belonged to the family, and the meaning of her existence is Tasya. Before that, she even considered committing suicide to enter your world and then accompany Tasya. It's just that Tasya refused. As long as it's good for Tasya, she can do anything." Vincent glanced at Belia.
"Yes. Sir Xiao Chen, I can do anything for the young lady." Belia walked over and knelt on one knee in front of the three people.
However, Xiao Chen did not see any determination in her green eyes, only hesitation and panic.
"Mr. Alonso. I still refuse." Xiao Chen's voice was cold. He was really angry. In Vincent's eyes, no matter how powerful Belia was, she was just a tool. She could switch between a sword and a pillow at any time, and could even be abandoned without hesitation when necessary. Although the strength of this ancient family may be very strong, there are only a few warriors who can reach a high level. This indifferent attitude is more from the nobles' disdain for civilians. Xiao Chen believed that if Belia was the daughter of a ruined noble, she would never be treated like this.
"Do you know what it means to reject the Alonso family?" Vincent's voice also became tough.
Xiao Chen was about to fight back, but was stopped by Luo Ling's look.
"Mr. Alonso, let me remind you. We are here today to solve problems rather than to cause conflicts. If your concern is only about Miss Tassia's reputation, why bother? As long as you cooperate a little, I can solve it." Luo Ling said calmly.
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After Vincent left, Xiao Chen appeared in front of Tasia again.
Tasya was behaving strangely today. When she saw him, she turned away and lowered her head.
Xiao Chen said: "Tasia, your father and I just talked."
"Yeah." She responded softly.
"I want to know whose idea it was to say that there was a fiancée."
"Ah? My father, of course."
"So what do you think?"
"I didn't say anything... I don't know." Her voice trailed off.
"Did your father also tell you what Belia was going to do?"
"Belia? Are you talking about her wanting to commit suicide? I firmly refused." Tashia said, "I even had an argument with my father."
"There's something else. I mean, about having her take your place."
"What do you mean? I don't understand."
Xiao Chen breathed a sigh of relief, at least the embarrassment in his heart was much less: "I'm sorry, I firmly rejected your father's proposal."
"Oh." Tashia didn't react much. She looked at the ground. "This is not strange at all."
"I'm sorry. You... have a good rest." Xiao Chen, feeling very embarrassed, said this and disappeared from her sight.
"Oh..." Tasia stared at the sea in the distance in a daze.