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September 11, 3210

The sound of cool wind breeze reverberated throughout the plain lands- outside of the Wallop town.

「 Neither I nor my sisters can hold a candle against him, not to say their number 」

Hanaka thought so.

Due to the desperate situation brought about by the Prince and his regimen, her innate calmness and resolution awakened in her will. Because of that, she was able to think of a strategy against impossible opponents. Hundred one birds in one stone, is it possible?

「 But then again, just what kind of tranquility I sense towards Hanaka-chan, right now? 」

Margarita didn't have the answer for the time being.

「 We panicked to the point all ends are dead ends for us. Earlier after we forced to unload from the carriage we hide at by him, she's somewhat has a plan in her mood. Her face became stoic and expressionless.

I've never seen her that before though not the one I used to know but even so,

I'll sacrifice myself for a slimmer hope 」

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「 Prince Namon Von Alfried... This vile, fiendish, and ruthless man wanted to get them merely because of their appearance and young age by force. 」

「 We'll never forget what you have done to me and my sister 」

Though they resisted their grudge- both maids in disguised feel helpless to approach the intimidating beast and his den of lions. Moreover, seeing his Prince caressing Hanaka's soft arm.

However the reason is, it was futile to help the two. The only thing they can do is to flee and report.

Gelli Wasson and Nemma Wasson was D-Rank in the record. Though they can be brought everything they had to maximum combat power, fighting against multiple B and A-Rank knights is a suicidal act even some of them are drunk.

「 Lady Hanaka, Lady Margarita please forgive us for being incompetent. May the Creator protect you two from any evil 」

「 Guildmaster Griego and Lady Quinna, please forgive us 」

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However, Hanaka didn't feel much hatred in her heart. If she must hate someone, then she should direct her hatred far nowhere.

Controlling self-grudges is nearly impossible for an individual. Once out of control, the situation will worsen for sure.

From the way Hanaka viewed it- Prince Namon Von Alfried was no different than an evil kindred spirit in a form of a human.

What was there to hate? Think the best way is far better.

The only thing she could do was to forge her own path forward in the outside world.

「 Violence is never a solution nor option and that's my answer.

If we can't defeat him and them through strength then shall we go to the answer? 」

She lingered her thoughts and mused with a fake alluring smile towards the Prince.

「 Prince-sama, may you perhaps interested in my proposal? 」

「 Ermm, I gladly accept your marriage proposal! my lovely girl~ 」

The girls' right eyebrows in the background twitched a little by his unexpected response.

「 No, not yet. We'll go to that in the long run. As I said, that'll pique your interest... Hmm hmm 」

「 So we'll be married after all? Hehehe then what's your proposal? Ah your so soft.. 」

His young-handsome and manly face grew closer to her as if to kiss her, before that- Hanaka pushed him with two fingers in the forehead.

「 Vow of Divine Providence 」

「 Eh? Vow of Divine Providence huh 」

「 Yes, the non-attributed spell anyone can use as security for the fulfillment of a contract... 」

「 Urgh, say it already. Of course, I knew that」

「 Then the reward for the game is Master-Slave Contract. If you win, I'll be yours and if I win in another hand, you'll be mine. What do you think? 」

「 So I'll do whatever I want to you if I win? Hehehe 」

「 Absolutely, Prince-sama, and that'll happen if you accept my proposal. 」

「 Let's start the game hehe 」

「 All questions shall be answered correctly, right? 」

Asking the knights but no one dared to retort.

「 Then, 'Oh The Twin of Moons, we humbly ask you to witness our mortal game and be the judges in the name of fairness, Vow of Divine Providence! 」

The amber eyes of hers and his bluish-sky eyes both emitted a blazing essence, enhancing the vibrance of their eye colors. At the same time, strange golden light patterns surround the two, replacing their shadows with thick yellow rope-like patterned by ominous symbols then- turning them into divine-look individuals at this moment.

The non-attribute spell was cast, nullifying anything disturbances for the game.

「 Then what's our game? My lovely sweet girl 」

「 Question and Answer game. All questions are supposed to be answered correctly, right? 」

「 Yeah hehehe 」

「 I can answer anything just give me one question. If my answer is correct then I win and if not then you win. Clearly heard, Prince-sama? 」

「 Ah yes yes, ahh smooth slender arms... Ah, I love your body and your one of a kind face, ahh how lucky~ 」

This made Margarita even more panicked inside.

「 I believe in you Hanaka-chan but, do you intend to spare me and these maids by leaving yourself behind! That won't do! 」

It was indeed a bit disadvantageous for her that she didn't have a bow to answer a certain question.

The maids and the girl lying on the ground looking more paler than before, after they heard her.

Is it to push her luck, gamble for their fate?

Even though she's smart and read all day long for a few days, still it isn't enough as she was a newbie in this world.

「 Just how his Prince respond, how difficult his question was? Is it beyond her scope of wisdom? What if he asks an impossible... What does your mind think so ridiculous?! 」

That's what she was worried about the game as the maids in disguised. They neither believe what they heard and even comprehend the existence of winrate on their side.

「 Hanaka-chan, why?! Are you out of your mind?! 」

「 Lady Hanaka... 」

「 Lady Hanaka, why? 」

The three lamented and overcome by anxiety in silence.

After a moment's pause, she turned in front of him, lightly placing her hands in his bare chests.

「 As the most handsome man in the world, he shall accept the deal of his fiancee」

「 Ah what an honest and bold girl hehehe. Let's deal hahaha! 」

「 Deal 」

Both two shake their hands. Prince Namon and his regimen let out unrestrained hair-raising laughter that echoed throughout the plain lands.

Hanaka hurriedly let out her hand from his sweaty hands, her lips twitched slightly, and smirked.

However, her three companions have dead eyes and lifeless countenance, hardly to paint in the canvases.

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September 12, 3210

12:08 AM

Cold breeze swiftly fell from darker than the night sky, battering the trails to the town and heralding the chilly wind of the season- which boldly entered the Griego Residence as well as the three members; Markus, Sophia, and Rom of Promise Party.

「 We must leave now! 」

Both three exclaimed, overcome by worries for their leader and his family.

After a moment's pause, drinking tea with his wife beside- he told them with superior tone.

「 We'll stay here and wait for help 」

「 Then, what about my Hanaka-chan?! 」

「 Sophia-san, the two departed earlier for their studies 」

Quinna responded, her eyes innocent and sincere. Despite their maids' and Margarita's prowess, she's still worried about them.

With a gentle aura and shake of his head,

「 Three of you, do you remember our promise to this town? What about the townsfolk? Do we still owe them? Letting strangers living together with them and then those strangers flee for their lives? They need our help and we need your help. And I think you forgot our quotes? 」

「 The peace, kindness of people, good climate, zero crime rate, rich and diverse dungeon, and above all else- the smiles of children and their dreams. I think these reasons are enough and worth to be fighting for 」

「 There's still hope, isn't it? 」

After a short pause, the three agreed, kneeled, and plead:

「 Such shameful for us members to forget our core teachings 」-Markus

「 Promises are meant to be kept and fulfilled;

Power are all means for protection, not destruction 」

She smirked with complicated expressions and Rom kneeled there indifferent person, likely because of the ambiance brought by the couple.

Within the room, after they perform a knightly form to reminisce their past failures and now.

They raised their heads. Eyes focused upon the two's faces which were vanishing into the dark midnight, obscured between the only dimmed light and the shadows. The two still sitting side by side, silently observing them without giving a pitch of answer.

With vision obscured, they seemingly ask forgiveness for their insolence.

Just what kind of people were the parents of Hanaka?

There was no slight of nervousness felt from the three yet carried an unimaginable level of loyalty.

Above all else, they got a firm stature and equanimity ready to fight tomorrow's battle without a bit sense of fear and shame.

「 Well... 」

The two stands up, solidly fixed in their center as they moved forwards like mafia bosses.

Patting in their vulnerable heads, they treated like a kid that was when- their hearts moved as clearly looked in their changed expressions.

「 Let's protect this town 」

All agreed and then that was happening.

Quinna accidentally dropped the glass from the side table...

「 No way... Margarita-chan, Hanaka-chan!... Prince Namon?! They're way heading here! 」

Sophia feels agitated after learning the situation of her probe ability by accident.

「 Our daughters... Ascon... 」

The worried mother buried her face to her husband's chest.

「 They're really caught by this Prince!!!... Wait... something's off... 」

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11:41 PM

The cold breeze had come to an end but the thick lustfulness still shriveled the plains

「 Prince-sam, may you give us that hot woman? 」

Captain of the regimen asked, clearly shown the obscenity in his vulgar face while drunk.

「 Do whatever you want, this silver girl's mine, heard me?! 」

All while their conversation, a pressing sense of unease weighed on Margarita's chests. Causing her mind to become more panicked and blank.

Even so, she couldn't grasp her sister's intention even didn't flinch a bit after hearing those exchanges.

「 Then shall I recite the game's rules? Prince-sama? 」

「 Hmm hmmm how lovely, yes haha! Of course! 」

「 We know you're highly intelligent, Prince-sama. Arriving at the hardest question to find is quite easy for a task. And I, holder of books' wisdom shall answer your question in accordance with fact and reality 」

「 Cut it out already urghh... 」

「 Then Rule 1- No interference from the outside;

Rule 2- Prince Namon can only ask one question to me

Rule 3- If my answer is correct then I'm the winner and if not, Prince Namon is the winner... 」

He on the other side nods repeatedly and happily as if this puny game is a piece of cake for him.

And suddenly burst out of laughing, mocking the idiocy of his soon-to-be 39th wife.

「 Hahahahahaha!!! No matter what you say or anything nonsense, you will be mine for sure! Hahahaha... 」

Acting as she panicked slightly.

「 Then I'll continue

Rule 4- The winner of this game will be the Master and the loser will be the Slave. The two shall sign the Master-Slave Contract;

Rule 5- The slave shall offer anything for the well-being of its Master;

Rule 6- Any of the two, violated one of the Rules, will be considered the loser.

Rule 7- The loser will be forced to sign the lifetime contract 」

「 The rules are clearly stated, right? Prince-sama?」

The spellbound within, the glimmering golden light patterns and symbols in place of their shadows, glowed seven times- satisfying the fairness of the rules set by Hanaka.

This makes her sighed in relief.

The game started as the platform rectangular window signals them.

「 Hmm hmmm, hardest question huh, let's see

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How many beautiful girls do I intend to take as my wives? 」

He smirked as if he sure he'll be the winner.

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Under the eminence of blue moon's light in comparison to its partner. Hanaka Von Griego's waist-length hair fluttered as they were brushed again by the wind. Her adventurer clothes albeit her robe and knee-length skirt swayed gently as though they were the only pure colors in this nightmarish night.

Her face looked icy yet serene from the side.

Ignoring all else in her surroundings, Hanaka looks at the greatness and beauty of moons- arriving at the final point.

「 Correct 」

Without looking straight to him, she answered with a smile.

「 My answer is Correct 」

A meter length panel pop above their heads, declaring the game's victor.

Faces of spectators look shocked and stiffened, innocent from the truth.

「 What the hell happened? 」

They asked in unison without voicing out, including her companions even the smart-looking guys couldn't comprehend why she won.

Who would have thought, a Rank S adventurer- an individual one step closer to being legendary is a slave to such a lowly adventurer girl! And more to that, a crown prince in the title!

Such unbelievable and unbearable humiliation!

Prince Namon was even more shocked. He knows clearly that the first time he sees her, this silvery-haired girl is nothing more than an ant.

No matter what happens, he will get what he wants- his life motto!

Unacceptable! He wanted to kill himself from such unbearable shame but he didn't want to be written as the first slave prince and rank s in history!

There wasn't too much animosity between Prince Namon and Hanaka, to begin with. He naturally wouldn't let her slave him for the rest of his life.

However, he could feel his merry and status life being threatened at this moment. Spellbound by an unbroken vow, he didn't want to anger Hanaka even more for the worst possible treatment such as torturing himself with his own hands.

Setting aside his pride, he would someday kill this girl by any means even he knows it's impossible.

「 So much....! Urgghhhh!!! I don't know how you tricked me. Listen! Miss, what is it you want? Let's just talk it out if you have something in your mind. Money, fame? Girls? Ah no no... as my future primary queen? 」

Namon and his regimen also exuding cold sweat.

They are also under lifetime contract with his Prince as Slaves, therefore even they didn't want to spit it out- these hundred men knights are under Hanaka's authority as her slaves! Terminating the Master position of the prince, replacing him.

Fortunately, according to her strategy- they can't threaten her or her sister as they are unrestrained by something from doing so affecting their master's well-being and authority.

Well, that's the power of Vow of the Divine Providence.

「 Arrogance will kill you after all... 」

Seeing that Hanaka didn't pay him any mind and continued looking at the moons with cold eyes yet smiling with elegance.

「 Be silent, in your hands please sign the contract now 」

She turned around in front of him without a change of her beauty and elegance.

「 From now on, be a good slave to me 」

Unbeknownst to her, the regimen also are her slaves.

Her sisters and the abused girl look refreshed, taking a glance at their heroine brighter than the moons. And then a burst of tears flows after been saved in this hellish situation.