The Useless Prince Is A Gangster
Chapter 132. Unexpected Guest

Chapter 132: 132. Unexpected Guest

Erin frowned looking at the Goddess Celeste, crossing the room.

"First," she said, pointing at Celestia, tone firm, "I’m Erin Dranemount right now, not your niece. And second, you know deities can’t just waltz into the mortal world like it’s a picnic."

Celestia leaned back, silver robes flowing like liquid light, waving a hand casually. "Believe me, I had no plans to visit before Judgment Day, but I manifested this temporary avatar after your... recent mishap." Her eyes twinkled as Erin’s face turned red.

Erin looked away, muttering, "It’s not my fault. That idiot pushed me too far."

Celestia’s laugh was bright, filling the room, making Erin spin back, shouting, "Stop laughing, you old hag!"

Unfazed, Celestia raised her hands, grinning. "It’s the first time I’ve seen you so flustered, my dear. Not even as a child did you pout like this."

Erin’s eyes narrowed, voice sharp. "It’s your fault for not describing him properly. He’s an insufferable jerk, obsessed with her."

Celestia’s sly grin grew as she shows a research paper she took from Erin’s desk earlier. "Really?" she teased, holding it up.

Erin’s face burned, and she lunged, grabbing the paper back with a scowl. "Don’t touch my things without permission, old hag!"

Celestia leaned forward, playful but sharp. "You say you hate him, yet here you are, crafting something perfectly suited to him."

Erin clutched the paper, folding it fast and hiding it behind her back, voice defensive. "It’s for the Ruler’s future. I have to ensure everything aligns with the plan." Her gaze softened, looking at the paper, voice a near-whisper. "You said this is his signature weapon. I... I want to see how he’ll wield it. How... cool he’ll be."

She shook her head, snapping out, and glared at Celestia. "Don’t distract me. Tell me why you’re really here."

The goddess’s smile faded, tone serious, the air growing still. "I came to warn you, Erin. Your recklessness nearly exposed you as the Light. If Reo discovers your true identity, the prophecy could be shattered entirely."

Erin shrugged, a smirk forming, though her eyes showed unease. "Nothing happened, did it? He’s the one who kept pestering me."

Celestia flicked Erin’s forehead with a quick tap, making her yelp and step back. "Your carelessness put everything at risk," the goddess said, voice soft but firm. "If Reo learns who you’re, it’s over. Everything."

Erin rubbed her forehead, smirk fading into a frown. "Sorry," she muttered.

Celestia sighed, expression softening, eyes still sharp. "What’s your next step?"

Erin’s smirk returned, violet eyes glinting with mischief and resolve. "The hunting event. It’s the next important moment, not only for Ruler, but for people who’s with him."

The next day, Leo stood before a huge mirror. He adjusted his new banquet outfit, the old one destroyed in the fierce fights at the Pillar of Treachery.

His long, high-collared midnight black coat and crisp gray undershirt fit his battle-tough body perfectly, the sharp cut showing off his broad shoulders and lean strength. The dark, stylish clothes made him strikingly handsome.

Looking in the mirror, his eyes narrowed slightly. Leonhardt’s face... it’s like seeing myself young, he thought, the red hair the only difference.

Nearby, Nimbus lounged on a soft, velvet-cushioned chair, relaxed and graceful, waiting for Leo.

Liana clapped her hands with joy, her warm smile lighting the room as she stepped back to admire him. "Young Master Leo, you’re perfect now," she said, voice full of motherly pride, eyes sparkling like warm amber. She murmured softly, almost to herself, "You’re gonna be the star of this party."

Leo’s reflection showed a faint scowl, jaw tightening as he muttered, "I hate heavy attention." He glanced at the mirror, voice dropping to a sharp whisper. "I don’t want those bastards’ attention on me."

In his mind, he sent a silent command: Elynn, you have skills to spy without drawing eyes?

[There’s one!]

What is it?

[Skill: Symphonic Link.]

[Cost: 300 Mana Shards]

[Will allow the host to link with a summon temporarily.]

[Can hear and see through the summon.]

Buy, he ordered.

[Skill purchased!] [Mana Shards Left: 2502]

A sharp knock broke his thoughts. "I’m coming," Leo called, voice steady, full of quiet confidence. He gave his reflection one last look, adjusting the coat’s high collar with a sly grin.

Meanwhile, on the winding road to Caulem Manor, a sleek carriage rolled forward, its polished surface gleaming in the moonlight, marked with the Valarune crest.

Inside, Rin sat by the window, eyes lost in the green forest passing by. She wore a stunning sapphire gown, the dress more beautiful than anything she’d worn for her own birthday, fit her slim frame with quiet elegance.

She hadn’t admitted—not even to herself—why she chose it for this banquet. Her violet hair fell in soft, glossy waves, carefully styled, and her pink eyes glowed with excitement, heart racing at the thought of seeing him after weeks apart.

A soft giggle slipped out, and her mother, Johana Valarune, glanced over with a knowing smile. "What are you giggling about, Rin?" she asked, voice gentle, teasing.

Rin blinked, caught off guard, then realized her mistake, face flushing bright red. "Nothing," she stammered, voice tripping, "it’s just, I was thinking funny, that’s all. Promise."

Johana’s laugh was light, eyes twinkling as she turned to her husband, Elgar, beside her. "Look, dear," she said, voice playful, "how your daughter is acting strangely for someone."

Elgar’s deep chuckle filled the carriage.

Rin groaned, face burning hotter. "Geez, you guys are the worst," she muttered, turning back to the window as the manor came to the view. Under her breath, she said, "I’m just concerned about the recent missing incident of his sister."

Johana’s teasing smile stayed. "No one giggles while concerned about someone," she said, her words making Rin’s cheeks flush deeper, her embarrassment growing.

Rin’s eyes were searching eagerly for something as the carriage came to a stop in front of the grand entrance of Caulem Manor. Johana’s voice was soft and full of gentle mischief as the Valarune family got ready to leave. "You seem to want your partner to pick you."

With a casual yet agitated tone, Rin shrugged and pushed open the carriage door. "I am aware of him. That moron doesn’t give any consideration about me.

Her sapphire gown is glistening in a wave of blue moonlight as she prepares to leave, but she freezes, gasping. Leo was standing by the carriage door, his red eyes meeting hers with a mixture of bewilderment and slight laughter.

"What? Idiot?" he asked, voice low, a curious lift to the word, one eyebrow raised in a way that sent her heart racing.

Rin was taken aback by his unexpected arrival, her face burning bright red and her pink eyes wide as saucers. His steady, piercing gaze left her frozen, her pulse pounding as the sharp, handsome lines of his face, framed by that exquisite coat, took the air from her lungs.

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