Edge of the Apocalypse
Chapter 1276: Political Marriage

Lucy stood at the entrance of the white arch bridge to the Royal Library, from which she could see that the upper floors of the spire-shaped main building of the library were hidden in the clouds and mist. The library was built on the western edge of the City of Gold. There was no foundation for the whole library. Its lower convenience was endless void. The main tower is 100 meters tall and is divided into 13 floors. It contains most of Adahua Planet's scholarly theories, historical documents, art and technology and other books. It could be said that this was the source of knowledge for Adahua Planet, and the academicians of the Academy would visit the library from time to time and bury themselves in the sea of books.

Apart from the main building of the minaret, the library also has six wing tower auxiliary buildings. They are centered around the main building and are arranged to the left and right, forming the shape of a new moon with the main building. In front of the building was a plaza. The fountains on the plaza spat out endlessly all year round. They pushed a huge stone ball in the center of the fountain, causing it to roll continuously. The stone ball had mottled patterns, and it looked very old.

This stone ball symbolizes the entire universe. It was designed by the first curator of the Royal Library back then. The first curator named "Gosna" believed that the universe was constantly changing, and that there was some sort of law in the seemingly irregular mouth of change. By comparing a large number of historical events, Gothner put forward the "theory of reincarnation of the universe" and designed the theory into this stone ball.

Therefore, this stone ball was also called the Ball of Samsara.

Lucy crossed the white arch, and the whistling wind on it disrupted her hairstyle, and strands of hair fluttered mischievously in the wind. She pulled her hair back and looked through the railings on the bridge. There were many black dots in the bright sunny sky. Below Golden City, there were thin clouds in the sky. Through the cracks in the clouds, one could see the fertile green fields below. In a trance, she seemed to see a prominent figure running on the ground with a tense posture.

Are you OK?

Now, are you free?

Lucy suddenly felt a pain in her heart. She pursed her lips and tried to breathe. After a while, she regained her calm. Then, without looking at the thin clouds and green fields, she took a few steps forward. After crossing the white arch bridge and bypassing the fountain, she walked up the grey stone steps leading to the library gate. At this moment, the door suddenly opened and several figures came out of the library. Lucy thought she was a member of the Academy of Truth, but she saw a shadow in a neon dress. There was even a "hmph" among them, but it was the voice of a young girl.

"Isn't this Sister Lucy?"

Lucy raised her head, and the one speaking was a teenage girl two or three years younger than her. She had some cute freckles on her face, and her pale golden hair was tied with a gem net. The girl looked a little like Lucy, but her expression was hostile. She said, "I heard that Sister Lucy locked herself up in the palace when she came back, and even her father disappeared. What a big airs."

Another girl next to him said, "There's no way our Lucy can act pitiful. Oh, I forgot how pitiful she is. She lost her mother when she was young, and she was separated from her boyfriend not long ago. If it were me, I would have cried so hard, right?"

Then the girls all laughed.

Lucy looked coldly at them and said, "Have you said enough? Get out of my way if you've said enough!"

"Aiyo, how impressive, how terrifying." The freckled girl stroked her chest exaggeratedly, pretending to be pitiful. She shook the eldest girl in the crowd and said, "Sister Lucy scared me. Sister Alissa better be gentle."

Lucy's gaze fell on the girl.

Alissa, the girl a year older than her, had inherited her mother's pink hair, and even her pupils were pink. She was as steady as any other girl, which made her look dignified and beautiful. She nodded to Lucy and said, "Don't blame the children. They are used to speaking without restraint. I'll teach them a lesson when I get back."

The surrounding four or five girls, plus Alissa, all of them were noble daughters of the royal court. Alissa and the other two were the Lucy sisters, and the rest were the daughters of the Duke and Marquis. Either of them was a noble person. Otherwise, they would not be able to enter and leave the Royal Library at will.

Lucy looked at the girls and said, "They really have to watch their mouths. It's fine in Golden City. If they go out and talk like this, they'll regret it sooner or later."

When the girls heard this, they were so angry that their chests rose and fell, but they stopped Alice with their eyes. As Lucy walked past them, she whispered to one of them, "Next time you hear something about taking my mother, I'll put the rose in your mouth!"

The girl's expression immediately changed. She was both angry and afraid, and her entire body trembled non-stop. After Lucy disappeared from the door, she said to Eliza, "Look at her. She doesn't put us in her eyes at all. Eliza, why don't you say a word? Are you afraid of her?"

'"Lucy is a wild cat," she smiled gently. "You can step on her tail as you please, and be careful that she catches flowers in your faces. I'm not going to waste my time dealing with a wild cat, dealing with a wild cat, throwing a wild dog at her."

The girls had confused expressions and were completely unable to guess what she was thinking.

By the time Lucy came out of the library, it was already sunset. After soaking in the library for a day today, even she was a little dizzy. After reading the documents for a day and looking through the information about the Twilight Son, she wanted to find a way to resolve the conflict between Alan and her father. But this matter was simple, how could it really be so easy to do? Even with Adahua Planet's vast collection, the records of the Twilight Sons were still limited, let alone finding clues that triggered inspiration.

Lucy didn't give up and planned to come back tomorrow. She walked up the white arch bridge and suddenly stopped. Right in the middle of the arch bridge, a figure was standing in the middle of the road. The dusk sun fell on his handsome young face, but it was somewhat sinister because of his unbridled eyes.

"I heard that you came to the Royal Library, so I rushed over immediately. Lucy, I missed you so much!" He said loudly, his overly loud voice sounding so out of place in the solemn library area.

Lucy frowned. "Did Alicia tell you that, Sir Franco, son of the Marquis of Mercia?"

Like Link, Franco was one of her suitors. However, Franco was a completely different pole from Link, who had a decent character and was just a little stiff. He was a famous playboy in Golden City, and he didn't respect principles. As long as it was his target, he would go all out to get him. He was an unscrupulous person, and he even seduced the wife of a junior official. He was notorious in Golden City.

In the sunset, Franco bowed and said, "Who told me what's important? What's important is that I would be honored if His Highness Lucy could promise me dinner."

"Is that so? I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. I've been reading all day and now I just want to take a good bath and go to bed." Lucy walked over to the arch bridge as if she hadn't seen Franco.

Franco maintained his bow, and the smile on his face did not change at all, but he suddenly said, "I'm good at bathing and sleeping. Otherwise, would it be good for me to serve His Highness Lucy?"

Lucy suddenly stopped and said coldly, "Pay attention to your words, Monsieur Franco!"

The young man straightened his body, stretched out his hand and pulled his long black hair, closed his eyes and smiled, "Allow me to remind you, Your Highness Lucy." Although you are a princess, His Majesty has countless princes and daughters. How long do you think he will look at you? Your mother died a long time ago, and your maternal family is not a noble one. If His Majesty ignores you in this palace, who else do you think can back you up? "

"Oh, what do you mean?"

"Marry me!" Franco opened his arms and smiled happily, "It is no secret in the City of Gold that you left Adahua Planet and wandered outside for a tiny Earth human for years." Honestly speaking, as a noble daughter of the royal court, what you have done is beneath your dignity. People even doubt whether you are as pure as before. But I don't mind, Your Highness. Even after we get married, I won't care if you continue to look for that earthling as your lover. As long as you give birth to a son for me, yes, one is enough. As long as you do this, my father and even my clan will become your strongest backing! "

"So, this is the so-called political marriage?"

"You can also understand this." Franco smiled.

Lucy looked at him coldly and smiled, "Sir Franco, I am not pitiful enough to beg you or your family for protection. Besides, do you think I would lack suitors if I wanted to? Believe me, those well-dressed men don't mind my past either. And any one of them is better than a mere son of a Marquis!"

She turned around and didn't want to look at this man anymore.

All of a sudden, her eyes went blurry. There was no longer a smile on her face. Franco's twisted face flashed and blocked her path.

"Get lost!" Lucy whispered.

Franco laughed sinisterly, "When I came, I asked the family guards to make sure that no one would disturb us nearby. Your Highness Lucy, I appreciate your stubbornness. But don't you think it's time for something to happen to us? Even if it's not what you want, His Majesty will reluctantly marry you to me for reasons of reputation, right?"

"You really are an extremely filthy fellow." Lucy narrowed her eyes. "But do you really think that with your little ability, something can happen?"

Origin Energy soared into the sky!

Lucy raised her arm. At some unknown time, the golden rose was already in her hands. The muzzle of the gun was aimed at Franco, and the overflowing Origin Energy constantly transformed into golden roses around Lucy. A silver bracelet fell off her hand and turned into a silver hound at Lucy's feet. However, this hound did not have the slightest aura of life. It was cold and inorganic, just like an accurate but cruel killing machine.

A drop of sweat fell from Franco's forehead when he saw Golden Rose and the Silver Winged Runner's hound. The force Lucy possessed was somewhat different from the information he had received.