Chapter 405 An Unexpected Outcome

Chapter 405 An Unexpected Outcome

"I'm surprised that Miss Valeria is able to keep up with Darling's speed, but he is trying his best to hold back his strength. But for a mere mortal to keep up with him is still surprising, to say the least." Grace muttered, visibly surprised by General Valeria's performance in battle against Yuan.

"Is Yuan really so powerful?!" Mireya nearly couldn't believe Yuan was reserving 90% of his might against General Valeria.

'If he is indeed holding back his strength, how will he battle with full strength? Will the surrounding area be destroyed just by his sheer pressure?' She didn't want to consider what would happen if Yuan used his entire might against Valeria.

"No wonder he didn't want to lower his head against the Holy Son; everything makes sense now. How could someone so powerful bow his head to someone so insignificant?" Sylvia murmured. In a bewildered voice, she suddenly understood why Yuan had not shown respect to the holy boy.

Meanwhile, Yuan's strong blow knocked General Valeria back, sending her body flying and causing her to slide a few meters on the ground before she could stop herself from being thrown back.

"So powerful!" General Valeria exclaimed. "This is the first time I've been pushed back by someone like this, and it makes me very happy! This is so much fun!"

General Valeria's grin broadened, and her eyes sparkled with delight as she exchanged blows with Yuan. She has never felt this strongly for someone of the opposing gender before.

'He's incredible; I've never been so excited before. Fighting against him like this is a lot of joy.' She had a thought.

"Yuan! Prepare for my next attack! I am confident that I will take your time with this one!"

Suddenly, the long sword in her grip gleamed, and the entire sword was bathed in golden light, causing the air to vibrate as an inconceivable pressure began to emanate from it.

'Interesting!' Yuan lifted his brows and smiled as he wondered what else she was hiding from him.

'No matter, I'll gradually have her expose each card to me. She is the Lionheart Empire's most powerful and ruthless general; she must be up to something.' Yuan reflected inwardly.

"Haha~! Come at me, Miss Valeria. I'll show you actual strength...!" Yuan yelled as he prepared to counter Valeria's onslaught; despite her mortal status, the attack she was planning was no laughing matter.

Yuan sensed a terrifying aura emanating from the strike, which threatened to slice him in half. It was as if an extremely sharp sword was headed his way, ready to cleave him in half like butter.

'She isn't a farmer, but her knowledge of the sword is rather extensive. It even rivals my own understanding of the sword.' Yuan pondered, and his amazement was clear on his face.

Bang! General Valeria's sword clashed with Yuan's sword, resulting in a large explosion and powerful shockwaves that swept over the area.

The entire region was blanketed in thick dust, making it difficult for Anna and the others to observe the aftermath of the tremendous explosion.

At this point, the shockwaves from their conflict attract a lot of attention since they are too intense for others to miss or ignore.

"This is a wonderful example of the expression, 'Looks may be deceptive.'"

"Indeed, that young man must be pretty strong to convince War General Valeria of her defeat."

"Hey, look! Isn't that the guy named Yuan? Who is the leader of the Celestial Blades Hunter party?"

"That is indeed him. Without him, who could beat General Valeria? After all, he could battle hundreds of corrupted monsters on his own."

People murmured nearby, startled that General Valeria had admitted defeat.

Everyone thought she was an unstoppable wild woman who could think of nothing except killing her in the most heinous way.

Crown Prince Daniel arrived at the scene and looked at the warped landscape in bewilderment.

"M-My aunt lost to that young man, Yuan? Impossible! This is completely impossible!" He almost couldn't believe his aunt had lost the duel; after all, she had never lost a duel, not ever.

Meanwhile, The Holy Son's head is in complete disarray after learning that Yuan, the person he despised the most, defeated the most powerful lady on the continent in a duel; this is nothing more than a massive slap in the face.

'I can't believe this bastard is that strong; it comes as a surprise. But that doesn't matter; the holy church has many fighters with the same strength as War General Valeria.' The Holy Son Auther reflected inwardly.

'Against so many formidable warriors and the church's influence, there is no way he could win, and he will lose badly.'

A malicious smirk emerged on Aurther's face as he pictured Yuan's miserable situation when confronted by the church's troops.

The holy Church of Light and Justice has thousands of such fighters at its disposal, each of whom is rigorously educated to combat demons and remove them from this planet.

Some of them are powerful enough to destroy a nation on their own, and the Holy Son Aurther has command over such terrible forces at his fingertips; simply one instruction from him might turn Yuan's life into a living hell, but only according to him.

Meanwhile, Anna and the girls looked at General Valeria. They couldn't believe General Valeria would offer herself to Yuan.

"It appears that we obtained another daughter-in-law, albeit unexpectedly." Anna and Grace exchanged a short glance and whispered in hushed voices, just above a whisper.

Mireya gripped her fist hard in fury and jealousy, gritting her teeth instinctively, while glaring at General Valeria with an angry expression.

'How is this possible? How could she unexpectedly offer herself to Yuan? Is this even allowed?' When she saw General Valeria's loving gaze on Yuan, a lot of questions came to mind.

She appears more like a perfect loving housewife than the merciless War General; she is as if she is a new version of herself with a different perspective.n0ve(l)bi(n.)co/m