Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire-Chapter 187 - 141 Ur, Do You Want a Wife or Not?_2

What about the royal family? Are they short on people?

On the surface, they are severely lacking. Most of the royal family in the capital city has been killed, leaving just a few members scattered here and there. The current monarch is cowering on the throne, living in constant fear.

But in reality, the royal family has proliferated for so many years. How many royal bloodlines have been granted lands and titles, becoming so-called branches and collateral lines? Now that the main line has been almost wiped out, there are still collateral branches.

The most important thing is that the old mage is still alive. To him, what difference is there between the main line and the collateral branches? Aren’t they all his descendants?

It’s just a matter of spending some time to support some of them again. What truly hit him hard was the fall of his legendary follower; that was like losing both arms.

Now, this old mage is actually willing to express allegiance to the Augustus family, the instigators. Both Lady Selena and Noah know it is unacceptable.

The royal family’s dependence on the Augustus family is just a facade; who knows who will swallow whom? The disparity in scale is too great, and the Augustus family can’t handle such a windfall. Moreover, they don’t genuinely want you to swallow them.

Therefore, Selena immediately rejected the old mage’s suggestion, stating that the Augustus family has no intention of replacing the royal family, hence cannot allow the royal family to rely on them.

Consequently, the old mage, who brought a group of young and beautiful descendants, compromised and proposed a marriage alliance. The Augustus family is unwilling to give away their daughters, but the royal family is willing to marry off theirs. Not just one; as long as the heir of the Augustus family is willing, he can choose as many as he likes until he is satisfied.

With such deference, Selena could not directly refuse. However, she stated that she respects her grandson’s wishes, as long as Uranos himself is willing, she has no objection.

"I’m not interested in women right now!"

Uranos, almost fifteen years old, bluntly stated after understanding the situation.

"Alright, I understand."

A response completely within Noah’s expectations.

"But if there is a sufficiently noble princess in the royal family, I might consider marrying."

Although appearing like a child, Uranos’ mind is already maturing, giving a response beyond Noah’s expectations.

"A noble princess? All my descendants are such little girls."

A particularly affable voice sounded, and turning to find its source, Noah and Uranos saw an old mage with an oak staff and clad in a verdant magic robe. His beard and hair were white, radiating an ancient aura, evidently a benevolent elder of great knowledge.

"Lady Selena, it seems we are destined to become in-laws."

"A common woman without land and title is unworthy of me!"

Seeing his grandmother accompanying the old mage, Uranos could easily guess who he was, this affable-seeming old mage was the very old rogue Noah uncle mentioned.

"Of course, a child as outstanding as you must be matched with the most exceptional among my descendants."

Although Uranos’ words were rebellious and rude, the old mage did not get angry and continued smiling.

"I don’t believe it."

But Uranos, without giving an inch to the legendary mage, directly shook his head, expressing doubt,

"Do you really have a girl among your descendants who can match me?"

"Urr, mind your manners."

Selena had to remind him as the situation became somewhat embarrassing, glaring at the innocent Golden Dragon beside her.

"No worries, I brought some children this time, and each is an excellent girl."

A flicker of something unusual passed in the old mage’s eyes,

"If you don’t believe it, you can take a look and interact with them, but I believe you will like them."

"Fine."

Uranos promptly agreed.

"..."

Watching her grandson being led by the old mage to choose a wife, Selena walked angrily to Noah’s side and gave him a hard kick,

"Look at what you’ve made my grandson! Like a wild man from the mountains, where is the noble demeanor?"

"It’s not my fault! I arranged for him to take classes on noble etiquette, but he wouldn’t listen! What could I do?"

Noah loudly protested his innocence, claiming he taught the noble heir everything necessary, and even added extra content.

Such as ’A Monarch’s Struggle,’ ’The Rise of the Kingdom,’ ’The Empire’s Revival,’ and so on.

"How is it not your fault? You raised Urr from a young age. Do you think his behavior was appropriate?"

"I think it was quite good."

The Golden Dragon, on the other hand, showed a satisfied look,

"That old guy has ulterior motives, who knows what he’s planning? Let little Urr give him a hard time, isn’t that good?"

"That’s a legendary mage! Can you show some basic respect?"

Seeing Noah’s indifferent demeanor, Selena could not help but remind him,

"Moreover, he came here to humble himself and bring us benefits, with no ill intentions."

"Benefits? Then why talk about allegiance and marriage alliance?"

Noah blew out fiery breath from his nostrils. Although the old man looked decent, he didn’t like someone with so much scheming mind.

"He wants to test whether we have intentions of replacing him. Now, he just wants to stabilize the royal family’s position using Augustus’ power."

Selena shook her head, having seen through the old mage’s intention, which he hadn’t hidden.

"So, it’s fake submission but real exploitation. A clever plan indeed."

Now, the battered royal family wants to preserve its power by first securing support from the Augustus family, then negotiating with other legendary families; otherwise, all will be in vain.

"It’s just a matter of mutual benefit exchange; no need to make it sound so unpleasant. If he offers enough benefits, why not support him?"

"So, are you planning to let Urr marry a princess of the royal family?"

"It’s up to him to choose. If he wants to, he can seize the opportunity. What problem is a mere princess?"

"Indeed, certainly."

The proposal of royal allegiance with dubious intent is undoubtedly unacceptable and directly declined. However, marrying a princess, given the current size of Augustus, can be managed without causing any waves.

"I want them all!"

However, both Noah and Selena evidently underestimated the third-generation heir of the Augustus family. When they went over, they saw a young boy, hardly grown any hair, confidently pointing at a group of beautiful, budding girls and declaring,

"What do you mean you want them all? Did you fancy all of them, and each meets your standards?"

Noah, who originally came over just to watch the excitement, could not help but intervene.

"No, none of them alone are okay; no one alone is worthy of me. But together, with the territories and titles they can inherit in the future, they are barely acceptable."

Looking like a young and exquisitely crafted figurine, the young boy spoke seriously.

Although it sounded like a laughable statement, the girls pointed at by the boy understandably found it hard to laugh, each wearing an extremely unpleasant expression.

Not just because of the humiliation, causing embarrassment, but more importantly, each bore bruises and swelling to some extent, signs of being beaten.

In just a short while, the boy, barely taller than their waists, had taken them all down with no one able to withstand even one move from him.

Unable to fight back, and their legendary mage ancestor who brought them here merely stood aside, smiling without intervening.

"Haha, Lady Selena, since your successor is willing, let’s settle the marriage contract!"

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Noah looked at the old mage, still capable of smiling, feeling some admiration for the old man.