Steampunk Era: Mad Abield
Chapter 743 - 509: Crime and Punishment (Part One)

Chapter 743: Chapter 509: Crime and Punishment (Part One)

Niergen, the kid, was sitting in a wheelchair aboard the ship. Although Malin wanted to open a teleportation channel for him, who would have thought that this kid actually had an allergy to teleportation – the kind that makes his whole body uncomfortable for half a year each time he uses the portal.

Malin’s departure was a relief to everyone in Sim Port – the nobles who got plastered by Malin last night suddenly realized that although the Frost Giant was small and a half-blood, he was still legendary, and a Chosen Champion, at that. How did they even survive drinking with him last night?

Was it because Fate gave them a break? Or did the Chosen Champion simply close his eyes?

No one knew, and ignorance was bliss. No one wanted an answer to that question, so Malin’s departure meant they wouldn’t have to risk their lives drinking with a gentleman tonight. That was good news for everyone.

Yes, it was good news for Malin too. At least the would-be maid with an exceptionally rugged appearance wouldn’t be coming along to serve Mr. Malin anymore.

Please, a noble lady with arms thicker than Malin’s legs – just don’t appear in each other’s lives ever again.

After a half day’s journey by ship, Malin and his party returned to Copenhagen. Niergen was knocked out by a Sleep Spell from Malin, which proved to be very effective. There was no way Niergen could resist Malin’s spell formation, and he slept all the way until they arrived, leaving old Jack no choice but to wheel the boy back to their home.

Malin, along with Eleven and Old Gaett, returned to the Northern Kingdom’s royal Little Palace that had just been prepared for him – news of the Chosen Champion’s duel had already spread across the world last night. Malin didn’t know how many people would be shocked, but the two-story garden villa seemed to have been cleaned overnight, even the maids were carefully chosen, and the one leading them was said to be a side-branch princess of the royal household. She looked to be in her twenties, tall like the Northerners and delicately beautiful like the High Elves, but most importantly, she was very voluptuous.

And her Elvish was incredibly standard, even carrying a bit of a High Elf accent.

"Mr. Malin, would you prefer to take a bath first, or would you like dinner? I personally suggest you take a bath. After half a day on the ship, some hot water with fragrance added to it will certainly make for a perfect bath. What do you say, a bathhouse just for you, sir?" The woman dressed as the Head Maid smiled and asked Malin.

"Of course, I’ll take a bath." Malin was very happy – he had never soaked in a huge bathhouse all to himself in so many years.

Do you know how I’ve survived all these long days? You don’t know, and neither do I. I just heard that taking a bath is a very refreshing experience.

Then Lulu dragged Malin into the bathroom, and the Night Watcher girl glared at him: "What are you thinking, you pervert?!"

"Huh?" Malin was utterly confused.

"Just look at you eyeballing Elisa like some standard smelly man!" The girl said, half irritated, half laughing.

"But I am a smelly man." Malin smelled his collar and felt that the girl definitely had an issue – what was she talking about? He was clearly a man.

Then Malin got kicked by the girl into the pool: "You can wash yourself, you rascal!"

Tsk, a grumpy girl who can’t take a joke.

Malin lay by the pool’s edge, watching the girl stand outside the bathroom... well, even though she was upset, she looked very pretty. It was evident that she had taken great care to dress up before meeting him.

As the saying goes, women dress for those who please them – that must be the principle here. In the end, Malin forgave the girl in his heart – she must have misinterpreted his expression. That princess was even taller than Malin, definitely not his type.

If we’re talking about preferences, Lulu, you are the type I like... Of course, long black hair is also a bonus point, just like Faye.

With this thought, Malin turned around and relaxed in the water.

The week in Copenhagen would be busy with many tasks, starting with selling weapons to the North. The Hagelberrys should be able to help with that. If Lulu rejected him, it wouldn’t matter – Malin never believed a forced melon was sweet. The Hagelberrys would still be his best partner in business, although "best" might need a discount – because the market is like the battlefield, as the Hagelberry patriarch said. If the two families couldn’t be bound by marriage and offspring, the Hagelberrys wouldn’t think the deal was reliable – that’s why the old man was so set on marrying off his granddaughter.

For Malin, if the Hagelberrys truly needed marriage and children as a bond, then Lulu was indeed the best choice.

First off, the girl was average in height among her peers, so she would not attract hostility from her sisters.

Second, she and Faye got along well, so Malin wouldn’t worry about them getting into fights.

Third... a girl like Lulu, with black stockings wrapping her legs, plump yet not greasy, was exactly Malin’s preference.

Fourth, don’t take "plump yet not greasy" too seriously – it’s an adjective, meant to be a bit exaggerated.

So, for this matter, both the Hagelberrys and Malin only had one choice: Lulu.

Besides, the Northern Kingdom’s royal family seemed to have their own intentions, and they were probably aware of the Hagelberry patriarch’s plans. When Lulu was pulling Malin away, Malin could see the displeasure in the princess’s eyes.

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