Chapter 237 - She Has Nothing Except Money and
Chapter 237 of "Exploring Technology in a Wizard World" opens revealing the plot: Chapter 237: Chapter 236: She Has Nothing Except Money and Fiancé Chapter 237: Chapter 236:... Discover what happens!
Chapter 237: Chapter 236: She Has Nothing Except Money and FiancĂ© Chapter 237: Chapter 236: She Has Nothing Except Money and FiancĂ© After hesitating for a while, Baki spoke up and admitted honestly, âIt was Rose who asked me to come.ââRose?â Richardâs eyes flickered with a hint of confusion. Hearing the name Rose, it was clearly a womanâs name, but since his arrival at White Stone Tower Academy, he hadnât meddled with any women, had he? If he really thought about it, it seemed the only interaction he had was with that girl⊠in the hallwayâŠ
However, any contact he had with her had been more than ten days ago. If she really was getting back at him as she had viciously stated then, wasnât it a bit too late now?
As Richard pondered, Baki started to explain, âRose lives with you on the second floor of the dormitory building.â
Alright, his guess was confirmed. Richard thought to himself.
âI am Roseâs fiancĂ©, and I reside on the floor below,â Baki continued.
âHmm?â At this point, Richard looked directly at Baki, his eyes flashing, âSince youâre Roseâs fiancĂ© and also live just one floor below, why did you wait until today to trouble me? Speaking of which, you live on the first floor, so why have I never seen you before?â Given Bakiâs physique, Richard believed he would have easily recognized him whenever he appeared.
Baki explained, âWell⊠I had gone home, and I only returned to the academy yesterday, so we hadnât seen each other before, and naturally, I wouldnât have troubled you.â
Richardâs eyes shimmered as he grasped something, saying, âSo, you mean, as soon as you returned, your fiancĂ©eâRoseâapproached you and then asked you to find a way to teach me a lesson?â
âActuallyâŠâ Baki hesitated before saying, âItâs not really about teaching a lesson. Rose just wanted me to show some strength, to let you know how formidable she is, thatâs allâŠâ
âBut you didnât complete the task,â Richard pointed out sharply.
Bakiâs expression stiffened, and his lips parted momentarily as he argued stiffly, âAlthough⊠I didnât complete the task, I did my best. So⊠that should be enough.â
âThatâs enough? Are you sure?â Richard couldnât help but be taken aback.
âYes, sure. Iâve said all I needed to say, and thereâs nothing else. Iâll be leaving now.â Baki said, and turned to leave, without any hint of hesitation.
Richard watched Bakiâs retreating figure and couldnât help but think: This fiancĂ© of hers seems a bit of a letdown. Could he possibly just be some random guy picked up from the streets?
While thinking this, Richard saw Baki suddenly turn back and walk towards him, a fervent look in his eyes.
Was this a sudden realization of conscience, feeling the need to defend his dignity as a fiancé and prepared to go all out to really teach him a lesson?
As Richard thought about it, he saw Baki, who had turned around and come back, lean in close with a mix of mystery and seriousness in his voice, and ask, âBy the way, does Rose like you?â
âHmm?â Richard raised an eyebrow and asked incredulously, unable to help himself, âYou think thatâs possible?â
âYes!â Baki nodded emphatically, then began analytically, âYou might not understand Rose, but I know her very well. She has a spoiled, princess-like temperament, brought up to have everyone cater to her. And since she asked me to demonstrate some strength to you, it must mean youâve gotten on her nerves somehow. Perhaps itâs your particular way of treating her thatâs stirred something within her, turning dislike into fondnessâŠâ
Listening to Baki, Richard found the conversation increasingly off, and he looked directly at him to confirm, âYou are her fiancĂ©, right?â
âRight.â Baki nodded, then continued to analyze, âI think, she might really have fallen for you without realizing it herself, and you havenât noticed either. So, I think it would be good for both of you to find an opportunity to have a proper chat and try to develop this further, and thenâŠâ
Richard reconfirmed, asking, âAre you really her fiancĂ©?â
âOf course,â Baki said, âbut donât mind my identity, just consider me a nobody. After all, true love should overcome all obstacles, no matter how many fiancĂ©s Lucy has, she should bravely move forward.â
Richard: ââŠâ Why do I feel like thereâs a hidden meaning in these words?
âAlright, alright, Iâll tell you the truth,â Baki said, looking at Richardâs expression, âI am indeed Roseâs fiancĂ©, but that really doesnât mean much. As a fiancĂ© like me, she has a whole dozen â yep, twelve, not counting the ones she picks up at school.â
Richard glanced at Bakiâs muscular body, and his eyes twinkled. The image of Rose surrounded by strong men flashed through his mind: Rose appeared frail, could her needs be far beyond ordinaryâŠ
Baki interrupted Richardâs thoughts, continuing with a bit of sorrow, âActually, being called her fiancĂ© is just like being her servant. Many are here because they borrowed too much money from her and couldnât repay it, so they had to pledge their bodies instead.
As for me, itâs even worse. When I was a child, because my father â a penniless king, wanted to borrow money from Roseâs father â a wealthy king and couldnât find any suitable collateral, he pledged me on the spot, and I havenât been redeemed since.
So, like the rest of us, we are all nominally Roseâs fiancĂ©s. The reason for this title is because Roseâs father â the wealthy king, felt that she has been extremely difficult since childhood and would be hard to marry off. If that were the case, and if Rose wanted to get married, then all of her fiancĂ©s would have to line up for her to choose â whoever she picks is the unlucky one.â
Richard: ââŠâ
After a pause, Richard exhaled lightly and looked at Baki, asking, âWhat exactly is her status? How is she so rich?â
âYes,â Baki nodded, âright, sheâs rich, her fatherâs rich, her relatives are rich â her whole family is rich! The country she belongs to is near the White Stone Tower on the East Coast, in Wizard Country. It may not be very powerful, but it has a profound heritage. According to the legends, her country was a part of a powerful empire a long time ago.
Back then, the empire had unified the entire East Coast and collected many treasures, all buried underground. Therefore, in her countryâs territory, just dig a bit, and you can unearth several chests filled with treasures. Thatâs why, in her country, they may lack everything, but they certainly donât lack money.â
Baki sighed, âAll in all, Rose is really rich. Even if she spends all her money, just going home, digging a few chests, sheâll have money again. So, if you can, make her really fall for you, see you as a lover, or a true fiancĂ©, then youâre really in luck.â
âSo, why donât you do that yourself?â Richard looked at Baki, âYou could try to please her too, right? If you get her to fall for you, the debt could be cleared, right?â
âUh, this⊠thatâŠâ Baki suddenly stammered, his face slightly reddening and a bit bashful, âThis⊠thereâs a reason for that. Although I know making Rose fall for me has many benefits, the problem is I donât like her at all, sheâs too haughty and proud. And⊠I already have someone I like, so Iâm leaving this task to you.â
Richard: ââŠâ Couldnât help but think: Isnât this whole situation just a bit too nonsensical?
âAlright, Iâve said all I needed to say. Rose asked me to show my strength to you, and Iâve tried my best. The rest is not my concern anymore, Iâm leaving. As for you â good luck!â
Having said that, Baki swung his fist towards Richard and walked away without looking back.
âDong!â
The crisp sound of the Copper Bell marking the end of class timely rang out.