Hacking the Game Didn't Go as Intended

CHAPTER 110: Royal Proposition - Uprooting the Mhaledictus

"Haxks," Professor Bayley said, gesturing toward the girl with coral pink hair and jade green eyes. "Allow me to introduce you to Lumielle Arabella Celeste Ainsworth—she is the princess of Lunarel."

Daisuke's eyes widened momentarily in surprise before narrowing, a blend of caution and disdain flickering in his gaze. Following the incident with Reginald, he couldn't help but harbor a deep-seated aversion toward dignitaries.

I suppose that clears up Thalia's awkward behavior. "What could the esteemed princess of the Arcanium kingdom possibly want with me?" he asked bitterly, refusing to either kneel or bow, particularly to someone who appeared only two years his senior.

Both the Guildmaster and the professor frowned disapprovingly, but before they could voice their discontent with Daisuke's disrespectful demeanor, the princess raised her hand to silence them.

"The kingdom has let countless atrocities slip through its fingers over the years that it's only natural that we would earn the scorn of the people."

To everyone's astonishment, the princess stood up and bowed deeply, a gesture of humility. "This is why I am in dire need of your help," she confessed.

Daisuke raised a single eyebrow quizzically. "My help?"

Lumielle lifted her gaze, her eyes carrying the tranquility of a gentle breeze through a distant forest. "That's right," she confirmed. "According to the Guildmaster, there are two separate occasions where you've encountered and crippled the Mhaledictus."

Two occasions? Daisuke thought inwardly, instinctively shifting his gaze toward the man. How did he...? As he been spying on me all this time? What's his deal?

"Given your age, your achievements are nothing short of extraordinary," the princess continued. "Your prowess in espionage and combat is evident. With your expertise and the intelligence you've gathered on the Mhaledictus, you would be a great help."

Daisuke's frown deepened, clearly disliking the idea of becoming a civil servant. "What exactly are you trying to achieve, and why should I be interested?"

Lumielle's expression turned grave. "The Mhaledictus has infiltrated the capital and is already entrenching itself within the aristocracy."

Daisuke's eyes widened in alarm.

"My goal is to rally as many of the nobles as possible and purge the evil that has infiltrated my home," she declared, her jade green eyes now a tempest where it had once been a gentle breeze.

"The Mhaledictus will inevitably learn of your actions and use the entirety of the kingdom's power to eliminate you. Before that happens, wouldn't it be wise for us to gather a formidable force and launch a preemptive strike?"

At the girl's warning, Daisuke recalled all the threats he'd received about the Mhaledictus's wrath. He wasn't naïve enough to take that lightly. While he could attempt to run and hide if things got dangerous, the same couldn't be said for April and the others.

If the Mhaledictus were anything like loan sharks, they would undoubtedly target his loved ones if they couldn't get to him. And if the Guildmaster could spy on him, what was stopping the Mhaledictus from doing the same until he unwittingly led them back to Elmridge Village?

This partnership might just be my best shot at finally getting revenge against those bastards once and for all. With the kingdom's vast resources behind us, I'm confident we could pull it off... at least, I hope so.

"Okay, fine."

Everyone collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

"But first, there's something I need to take care of first," Daisuke added, his tone firm yet respectful.