Chapter 565: SSS-Level Female Mage Annie

Chapter 565 SSS-Level Mage Annie

Annie's eyes flashed with annoyance, her tone aggressive, "Are you trying to monopolize the entire water area's monster resources right now?

Have you even considered how others might feel?! Such a vast body of water, and you're just claiming it for yourselves?"

Chun Ya snorted, "Where did you get the idea that we're monopolizing the entire water area's monster resources? Did we draw a boundary with a pen or rope it off?"

Annie, "You're placing your skills at this crucial water outlet—isn't that just trying to hog all the monsters?"

Wu Xiuli found it strange and completely ridiculous, "So what if we hog them? Is there a problem?

As long as we're strong enough to handle this wave of monsters, first come, first served—we're taking them all."

Annie looked at Wu Yue, "Your behavior is just too selfish!"

Everyone could tell—this Annie was directing this whole outburst at Wu Yue.

Selfish? Wu Yue, selfish?

If she were selfish, then there wouldn't be a single generous person left in the world!

She's been so generous she's almost gotten herself eliminated!

Chun Ya immediately snarled, "You looking for trouble? If you want trouble, just make a move. How amusing—if I didn't know better, I’d think you were here to play saint.

If you want the ores, just say so. Don’t act so high and mighty—no one’s buying it."

Shen Que and Richard had just arrived and, seeing the tense standoff, immediately went to Wu Yue's side.

Richard asked, puzzled, "What's going on?"

Chun Ya said, her face tight, "This woman came over and accused us of monopolizing the entire river's resources. Every word she said was loaded and all aimed squarely at Wu Yue. Who knows what she's really scheming."

Shen Que walked over to Wu Yue, but she was still angry with him and turned her head away, ignoring him.

A mocking smile curled Annie's lips, "Miss Wu Yue is really something else. I merely said one thing, and a hundred retorts come my way.

Even Prince Noah, ranked first in the alliance and a special guest for the individual competition, is just here to buff up Miss Wu Yue's reputation.

Ignoring the competition rules, tagging along the whole time as her bodyguard—if the alliance is going to be this blatant about playing favorites, why even bother letting regular competitors like us participate?"

Her words, the tone... something about it felt off.

Everyone's eyes immediately shifted between Wu Yue, Shen Que, and Annie. Even Wu Yue, who had been sitting there bored, glanced at Annie.

Throughout, Shen Que could only look on pleadingly at Wu Yue. When she turned to look at him, he immediately moved in to sweet-talk her,

"Don't be angry anymore. Richard was just talking out of his ass.

Back then, we were discussing angels, and he asked whether God and angels really exist. I told him there are no angels in this world, only birdpeople.

Instead of banking on pipe dreams, it's better to be down-to-earth and focus on yourself.

He insisted that there must be angels in this world. He said that when he was in despair, I pulled him back—that it must've been divine intervention."

Seeing that Wu Yue still hadn't spoken, Shen Que moved closer and whispered:

"But now I believe it. There really are angels in this world—you are the angel who was sent just to save me."

Wu Yue was being doted on so sweetly by Shen Que that she lifted her head and smiled at him.

Watching their intimate interaction, Annie’s eyes gradually reddened. "The individual competition is a sacred opportunity for ordinary people—it's our only chance to change our destiny!

It’s not for you Celestials to come here and flirt!"

Wu Yue suddenly turned her head. "Miss Annie."

Annie sneered, "I don't deserve such polite address from Miss Wu Yue."

Wu Yue said, "You're being loud."

Annie’s face flushed red. "What did you say?! Just because you’re of high status, you think you can trample on the dignity of ordinary people like us?"

Wu Yue replied, "Miss Annie, where are your teammates?"

Annie snapped, "None of your business!"

Wu Yue said calmly, "I don’t want to interfere either. I just think it would sound bad if people heard we all ganged up on one person."

Annie’s eyes widened slowly. "What do you mean? You actually want to hit me?!

Do you think just because you’re a Celestial, you can do whatever you want?!

How could someone like you be worthy of Prince Noah, who has been blessed by the Holy Angel and the Dragon God since childhood?!

Prince Noah should be with someone kinder and purer, untainted by greed and materialism—not a descendant of a chaebol like you!!"

Shen Que had been watching Wu Yue the entire time, but as Annie’s words grew increasingly outrageous, he shot her a cold look.

Noticing Shen Que’s gaze, Annie’s face flushed. "Prince Noah, hello, I’m—"

Before she could finish, Shen Que had already turned away. His indifference and disregard made Annie’s face burn with humiliation, and she glared at Wu Yue with even more resentment.

At this point... Chun Ya and Wu Xiuli exchanged a look, pretty much confirmed their suspicion.

Chun Ya remarked, "Unbelievable. I thought girl-on-girl hate was a thing of the past."

Wu Xiuli shrugged, "Tell me about it. Guess we just haven’t had enough exposure to different kinds of people."

Annie looked up sharply, furious and embarrassed. "What are you talking about?! How dare you gossip about and humiliate me like this!"

Chun Ya sighed, "...Girl, you're so dramatic."

She then turned to Wu Yue. "I can’t take it anymore. Let’s just settle this.

What kind of nonsense is this? She comes in here getting all up in our faces. You’re too tolerant—you keep letting women like this walk all over you!"

Wu Xiuli cracked her knuckles. "Perfect timing. This rain has been annoying me—time to work off some frustration."

Shen Que stepped forward, his expression cold. "No need for any of you to get involved. I’ll take care of this myself."

Li Yiran was shocked. "Wait... Bro... You’re going to hit a woman? That’s bad for your reputation..." This completely blew his mind!

Shen Que tilted his head. "To me, there are no men or women—only Wu Yue matters, not gender.

I have no gentlemanly manners. If anyone dares to provoke my wife, I’ll pummel them.

If we let any woman freely criticize Wu Yue just because she’s female, then am I just supposed to take that?"

Besides, if he hadn't made a move on any woman all these years, he would have long been dragged into the royal court's schemes.

Compared to protecting his wife, reputation is fucking worthless.

Wu Xiuli chimed in, "When it comes to fighting, strength matters, not gender."

Annie listened to Shen Que’s words with growing embarrassment, her eyes reddening. "Prince Noah, I mean, you’re clearly a gentle person. I’ve seen how kind you are in your dungeon livestreams. How could you say such things?"

Shen Que thought this livestream nonsense was utterly ridiculous and such a bad influence. Since when did "gentle" or "kind" have anything to do with him?

Gentle and kind? Did they even notice who he hung out with? If they only watched when he was with Wu Yue, that was just him humoring his wife!

His icy expression couldn't even be bothered to look her way. Without responding, he drew Longyuan, ready to cut Annie down.

Jiang Mubai, seeing Shen Que’s murderous aura and noticing that none of the men present, including Li Yiran, were moving, gritted his teeth and stepped in front of him.

"...Brother-in-law, how about letting it go?"

The upbringing he received since childhood made it impossible for him to stand by and watch a girl get beaten.

Besides, with Shen Que’s current stance, it looked like he meant to kill!

Shen Que glanced sideways. "Step aside. How can you tolerate someone talking about your sister like that?"

Jiang Mubai stood his ground. "I’m angry too, but look at this tense situation. There are so many of us, and she’s alone—and a mage at that.

If you attack her, it’s a totally unfair fight.

Plus, if you really take action, it’ll make both you and Baby Sis look bad. People will say we’re bullying others and handling things poorly."

Shen Que sneered, "So after all her yapping, we just let it slide?"

Jiang Mubai replied, "Let me take care of this, okay? Don’t do it yourself."

Shen Que turned to look at Wu Yue. Wu Yue waved at him. "Come back."

Shen Que immediately sheathed his weapon and rushed over to Wu Yue. He carefully searched her face. "I’ve never met her before."

Wu Yue chuckled softly. "Hmm."

Shen Que murmured, "Don’t ignore me."

Wu Yue replied, "I’m not ignoring you."

Shen Que asked, "Are you angry?"

Just as Wu Yue shook her head, Shen Que grumbled, "Why aren’t you angry? Aren't you even a little jealous?"

Wu Yue let out a snort of laughter, lowering her head and her shoulders shaking with laughter.

Shen Que looked down at her flushed ears and slender neck, his Adam’s apple bobbing.

...

It had been two days. He was getting kinda antsy.