Chapter 20

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Just as Malina O’Connor was at a loss, a strong, middle-aged elven man walked in from outside.

“Village Chief Joshua, I’m very glad you like my daughter. I hope that you can treat her well in the future!”

As an elf who had lived for 500 years, Julius O’Connor naturally knew that Joshua was just trying to pull Malina’s leg.

Just as he was agonizing over giving his daughter to Joshua, he happened to see this scene and was now extremely happy.

“Village Chief Joshua, you’ve really helped me a lot!” That was the reason why he had given his daughter somewhat half-heartedly at the beginning to him.

This matter was originally against the rules because Joshua already had a dark elf woman. It would be considered as a form of interference.

But now, a joke from Joshua had put his heart at ease.

Hearing this, Joshua was stunned. He shook his head and explained, “I was just joking with her!”

Julius shook his head at Joshua and explained, “Your words are equivalent to a union declaration. There’s no turning back now! Otherwise, my daughter Malina will only end up with one fate when she goes back, and that is to be executed by the people in our village!”

As he listened, Joshua felt that something was wrong. Why had it suddenly turned out this way?

“Is there any other solution?”

Julius used his hand to support his chin as he thought about the scenarios and then said, “Either marry my daughter back, or you treat her as your servant for life. These are the only two choices.”

Hearing her father’s words, Malina was scared silly. She didn’t expect such a thing to happen.

In fact, all this was just a set-up by Mortimer and Julius, just so Joshua and Malina could successfully get together!

This was because their two races had the longest lifespan so the only way to maintain a good relationship was to give away the chief’s daughter or the most beautiful woman in the village.

Both the dark elves and elves both had this tradition, which is why this stuff had always occurred after Joshua helped them.

In their eyes, a successful and powerful man should have three wives and four concubines!

Seeing the two people in front of him who were at a loss, Julius immediately winked at Mortimer who was sitting at his desk. The two of them looked at each other and smiled.

Malina immediately took action. She walked to Joshua’s side and pressed her chest against his arm.

She took the initiative to plead, “Village Chief Joshua, please! I can’t go back to my clan anymore!”

Looking at Malina whose tears were already overflowing, Joshua’s heart immediately softened. He then said to her, “Okay, okay! I’ll agree!”

After saying this, Joshua suddenly saw Mortimer and Julius’ eyes meet.

He knew that this was Mortimer’s idea.

Although Joshua wanted to complain, he couldn’t help but praise Mortimer in his heart!

After hearing Joshua’s words, Malina was so happy that she cried.

After sending her to his residence, the look in Malina’s eyes became very strange. Joshua immediately ran out of his residence the moment he had settled her down.

He returned to the office again and was ready to have a good talk with Mortimer.

However, he found that Julius still had not left and was actually waiting for his return.

Therefore, Joshua came to the office with him.

“Chief Julius, you really don’t have to do such a thing. I don’t need you to pay anything. So far, everyone has done very well! It’s enough for everyone to work together to protect this village!”

Upon hearing this, Julius immediately raised his hand to stop him from speaking.

“It’s always been like this in Puba! In order to show that our race is willing to submit to you, we must send the chief’s daughter or the most beautiful elf in the village to be wedded to you. Only then does it show our sincerity.”

Hearing this, Joshua thought of the orcs. Marrying into those sorts of races was definitely not suitable for someone like him.

In order to make himself less worried, Joshua continued to ask, “Only the elves can do this kind of thing! The other races don’t adhere to the same practices, right?”

Seeing Joshua’s expression, Julius smiled and replied, “Don’t worry! Only a few of the races can mate with humans! Each race has different ways of showing its submission. Because it is very difficult for elves to reproduce, our women are considered our race’s most precious asset!”

“This is why my daughter has always been spoiled and most dear to me. From now on, please treat her well and don’t let her suffer too much!”

After hearing Julius’ words, Joshua instantly felt the heavy burden of responsibility.

‘Although I can’t guarantee that his daughter won’t suffer, at least she won’t have a bad life with me.’

“I’ll do my best!” is what Joshua told him after he had that thought.

Hearing this, Julius nodded and stood up, leaving the office.

After Julius left, Joshua couldn’t help but sigh at the difficulties of the various races.

Soon, Mortimer entered the office.

“Young Master, please forgive me for acting on your behalf and doing such a thing!”

This kind of thing was a wonderful thing for every man, but it was very difficult for Joshua.

There were already two women waiting for him at home and with one more, there was no way to stay at home anymore!

But imagining the benefits in the future, Joshua waved his hand and said, “Forget it, forget it! What’s done is done!”

After saying that, he got up and left the office.

In order to make sure that he would not be attacked by the three women when he went back, Joshua quietly returned to the courtyard and looked into the room through the window.

When he realized that no one was there, he was ready to open the door and enter.

Just as he opened the door, the three women stood in the hall and stared at him.

Although their eyes were very unfriendly, the clothes they were in looked very appealing to the eyes.

The three of them were all wearing light pajamas and there was no lining under their clothes. Through the dim light, their white skin looked so delicate that it made Joshua’s heart thirsty.

Lena immediately scolded Joshua. “You still dare to come back? The moment you’re outside, it’s like another woman appears!”

“Looks like we have to keep an eye on you from now on. Otherwise, we won’t be able to accommodate more women here!”

Lena and Lucy only forgave Joshua after he promised them to not give himself to any other women. Meanwhile, Malina was too naive to understand what was going on.

Lena was only a hundred years old now, which was the age when humans just came of age. However, Lucy was different. She was already more than two hundred years old and had already entered the budding age.

However, in the elven tribe, those under three hundred years old were all considered to be in their youths. Only those who reached four hundred years old were truly considered adults!