Extraordinary Voyage-Chapter 630 - 550: Engagement and Unexpected Impact

Chapter 630: Chapter 550: Engagement and Unexpected Impact

"Perhaps Miss Olivia won’t be as shallow as the women in the past, who easily fall for my charms, but with this addition, it is bound to succeed!"

Aliyi gently waved his hand, and the magic book "Book of Symbols," with its metallic cover inlaid with various gemstones, automatically opened. Many of the pages were like illustrations in a storybook, depicting images of demon spirits with a translucent gem-like texture.

These were all Servant Demons from the Otherworld with whom he had established a contractual relationship. Every time he used "Infinite Demon" by consuming a morganite, an "Impression Contract" would be left here.

However, the pages quickly flipped past them to the end without stopping.

"It’s decided, Baroque Pearl."

Amidst a surge of witchcraft light, a large pearl, somewhat resembling ginger in shape, leaped out from the pages.

Generally speaking, if a pearl’s diameter exceeds 10 centimeters, it’s considered a rare treasure worldwide. But although this pearl seemed irregularly shaped, it boasted an astonishing length of 67 centimeters, width of 30 centimeters, and a total weight of 34 kilograms!

There was hardly any doubt; this was the largest organic gem pearl in the world, originating from the private collection of the once-wealthy Heimar Royal Family.

Clearly, when giving gifts, Aliyi didn’t forget to tease the Nymph who controlled the source of "Synthetic Gemstone."

Holding this giant pearl, the handsome blond youth smiled with self-satisfaction, his teeth shimmering briefly with radiant brilliance:

"No woman in this world can resist my charm and this gemstone!"

Meanwhile, the Flame Elf Ephelide, who had been watching the dance floor, poured cold water on him:

"Aliyi, from a demon spirit’s perspective, I don’t see anything attractive about your charm or that big stone. But I know if you don’t act now, you might never have the chance again." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Tap tap... tap...

Their dance continued along with the melodious dance tune.

In their couple’s dance, the lady’s steps mostly consisted of advancing and retreating motions, while the turns were all left to the gentleman to complete. The dance "Alice in the Moonlight" made Aiven and Olivia feel almost like they were dancing "Rose Swordsmanship: White Moonlight."

When the dance ended, Olivia spun gracefully, her skirt elegantly spread and fell, pulling close to Aiven, nose to nose, intimately close.

After a brief pause, although she was the main character of the night, the girl seemed disinclined to dance with anyone else and was ready to leave the dance floor and return to the second-floor lounge.

But she realized Aiven’s hand was still holding hers tightly, and she playfully complained:

"What is it? Can’t get enough of holding hands every day?"

But in her heart, she felt incredibly sweet, as a public display of affection held a different meaning than in private.

Then she saw Aiven silently pulling out a small box, opening it to reveal a sparkling ring.

The platinum ring with double facings had a superb light blue, heart-shaped, flawless diamond approximately twelve carats on the top; the other side, a slightly smaller elliptical starry ruby, although petite, its Spirituality had transformed, becoming a genuine "Gem Star!"

This treasure was discovered during the subsequent sorting of loot, found in the Magic Pocket of Sedric, the chief of the Mechanical Immortality School. Not a public belonging of the school, it should be one of Sedric’s private collections.

The precious "Gem Star" held significant importance not only for the Gem School but also as essential witchcraft material for other Wizard Schools. At least in the Mechanical Bodies crafted by the Alchemy School, spiritually rich gems are an indispensable raw material.

Olivia’s eyes reflected the dazzling shine of the two gems, overflowing with surprise:

"Ah! Is this my birthday gift?"

Just a month ago, she had lost one, then immediately received another. It was like crashing a Lamborghini and instantly getting another one as a replacement. Having such a boyfriend feels super exciting!

In every possible sense.

Just as she was about to reach out for it, Aiven playfully avoided her grasp with a smile, and seeing her puzzled eyes, he slowly explained:

"Don’t rush, a gift is of course a gift, but the focus is not on the ’Gem Star,’ but the ring itself..."

As he said this, he raised the ring again and knelt on one knee:

"Hesi, now I am actually... proposing!"

Wow....

Seeing Aiven’s action, the guests who had been constantly observing burst into a commotion.

Is this for real? Proposing at the coming-of-age ceremony? You’re not leaving anyone even a sliver of hope!

Thump... thump...

At the moment that word was uttered, the girl’s head spun gently for a moment, and then her heart leapt wildly out of control as a rosy blush crept up her ivory cheeks.

She softly gasped, biting her cherry blossom pink lips:

"Ah! You... didn’t even discuss with me..."

Although she complained with her lips, her body was entirely honest, extending her slender, fair left hand towards Aiven kneeling on the ground.

According to the custom of the Holy Rosar Empire, engagement and wedding rings are worn on the left hand’s ring finger, regarded as a place connected to the heart where the Divine Spirit bestows blessings.

This double-faceted ring was obviously designed to prevent Olivia from accidentally sacrificing as a token of love when her hand slipped during combat, needing Aiven to personally put it on for her.

Witnessing this scene, the band in the corner of the hall had perceptively switched to perform another prepared dance tune, providing a romantic accompaniment for them.

The guests around him, whether sincerely or unwillingly, seeing this affectionate scene, collectively offered applause of blessing.

A group of "excellent young men" who were just poised for confrontation swallowed their bitterness and grievances while clapping reluctantly.

My youth hasn’t begun yet it’s already over...

However, there was one exception among the unexpected guests.

"Who is this kid who came out of nowhere?!"

Aliyi’s face changed, seeing his perfect plan about to be aborted before it even started, he stepped forward to approach.

But the Flame Elf Ephelide on his shoulder suddenly grabbed his hair.

"Why are you pulling me?"

After protesting anxiously, he suddenly noticed the Tier 3 Flame Elf on his shoulder was... slightly trembling!

The next moment, an almost palpable fear that seemed capable of taking lives, like the dark, cold seawater from the abyss, surged endlessly into Aliyi’s heart through the contract between them.

He stopped in his tracks, shrank his neck, and tried to lower his presence.

Meanwhile.

Tap.. tap.. tap..

Another seemingly late guest walked in from the entrance behind them.

A giant over three meters tall, clad in brown bone armor, with a mane of wild hair and an imposing stature.

His entrance was even more dramatic than when Aliyi quietly slipped in, yet aside from the inherently special Flame Demon Spirit, only the owner of this castle-like Wizard Tower, Nymph, seemed faintly aware, but after looking around for a while, couldn’t detect his presence at all.

All indicating this "guest" possessed an extraordinary status and abilities beyond anyone’s imagination!

It’s said there are two major life-changing events in one’s life, one is birth, the other is marriage.

The convergence of two families from the thirteen "Golden Compass" families, this intensely turbulent moment in the realm of mysticism, easily attracted the attention of the Divine Creature "King of Sea Monsters" Kraken.

His target was the Endless Ocean Phorcys; the tighter these two people were bound by fate, the closer their connection to the sea became.

For this, Kraken was naturally pleased and even took the form to come, adding another layer of insurance!

After a slight delay, Aiven had already put the ring on Olivia’s finger, stood up, and smiled at each other hand in hand.

The ceremony was complete.

Not only in the Extraordinary World, even in the mundane world, ceremonies possess a certain mystical power, only unnoticeable to mortals and ordinary extraordinaires.

Kraken nodded slightly, raised his hand, and an invisible power had descended upon the couple.

[Divine Creature: Blessing of the Ancient Land Turtle]

Effect: In the sea, never subjected to any wild sea monster’s intentional attack; on land, can resist one fatal attack with an upper limit not exceeding the "King of Sea Monsters" Extraordinary level, accompanied by one counterattack opportunity; blessing disappears upon successful resistance.

Like the "Kraken Horn" can take effect throughout the known world, helping the Sea Monster Knights restrain their sea monsters, the blessing effect is unrestricted by region.

Leaving behind a message, when the couple raised their heads to look, Kraken’s form had already disappeared.

In the corner of the banquet hall.

The Marquis Duke couple, having witnessed the entire proposal ceremony without intervening in the slightest, had the most complicated feelings.

The Marquis Duke knew this day would come eventually.

But truly turning his younger brother into a son-in-law, the taste in his heart was hard to articulate. Fortunately, Georgia was adjacent to Far Sails Territory, so even after they got married, there wouldn’t be much difference compared to now.

With a gentle sigh, the Marquis Duke, being able to pick up and let go, leaned over to Nymph beside him, who had witnessed the scene with slightly red eyes, and suggested:

"You know... better pain short than long. Since Miss Anita is here as well, and our family’s relatives are all present, let’s just have the engagement ceremony together then."

Bright!

...

However.

Whether "blessings and misfortunes go hand in hand" is a fundamental principle of the world’s operation, one wonders.

Not even waiting for the two to adapt fully to their sweet new identity, they were unexpectedly hit by news as shocking as a bolt from the blue.

The long-expected New Continent Spirit Tide struck for the first time quietly.

Overnight, the "Skin-Wearing People" force arranged to prevent secrets from leaking accidentally held the westernmost Steel City, but the northern Pigens Town, newly established relying on the marble industry, was annihilated before support arrived...

The nascent industrial center, one-fifth is gone!