Help! The Villainess Trapped in the Beast World's Drama!-Chapter 475 - 458: Don’t Fall in Love with Her

Shen Li turned his head to look at Yu Tong, "Sorry."

"Your Majesty need not apologize." Yu Tong’s voice still carried a hint of youthfulness, yet it was overly cold, "I have known about this matter for a long time. My father calculated that today would be the end of his lifespan. After three days of resting, he will be buried in our clan’s tomb."

"I will forever remember the kindness of my master and will not let his efforts go to waste," Shen Li said. "It’s time for me to leave as well."

Yu Tong seemed to sense something, "Will Your Majesty be gone for a long time?"

"I’m not sure, until I acquire the Earth Core."

"During the time you’re gone, the Empire..." Yu Tong was somewhat worried. It’s her brother who stands in as a substitute at the Imperial Palace, but many important matters need to be told to Shen Li, requiring his decision-making. His departure might make things inconvenient.

However, leaving isn’t entirely a bad thing; the Observatory Pavilion isn’t truly a safe place either. Shen Li staying domestically is always at risk of being discovered. It’s better to temporarily leave the Empire and find another place to lay low.

Shen Li walked to the table, took out a world map, and spread it open, "According to the master’s location, the Earth Abyss Core is most likely hidden in Rosenia, Night Glow Empire, and Prel Country... Among these countries, Night Glow Empire has the most powerful influence. There, commerce is developed, information circulates faster, and investigation is more convenient. I’m planning to go there for further investigation."

Shen Li looked at Yu Tong, "In the days to come, I entrust you and your brother with many things."

Yu Tong bowed down, "Rest assured, Your Majesty, the Priest Clan has been loyal to the Royal Family for generations. We will certainly do our utmost."

Shen Li nodded, put away the map, and turned to leave.

Behind him came an old voice,

"Your Majesty, please stay."

Shen Li turned around, shocked, looking at the girl behind him. Her eyes were closed, but a third eye opened in the center of her brow, radiating gentle and kind light.

"Little Majesty, this is the last time an old minister says goodbye to you, and I hope Your Majesty will remember my last advice!"

The soul of the old Priest had not completely dissipated.

This is a Spirit Communication Technique of the Priest Clan, which can allow souls to possess and communicate spiritually, and can allow people to communicate spiritually from afar.

Yu Tong said, "Father said there is another message that needs to be conveyed through me to you."

Shen Li restrained his surprise and said solemnly, "Please speak, Master!"

The old Priest said, "Your Majesty, do not fall in love with an Outer Clan person, or you will be doomed forever!"

Shen Li’s heart trembled, "What?"

Shen Tang was also dumbstruck upon hearing this sentence.

She hadn’t yet reacted to the secret of the Earth Core when she was suddenly hit with a shocking realization.

"I divined that Your Majesty will be tangled with an Outer Clan female in the future. She will bring calamity to the Empire, the Royal Family will end there, and the Ji family will end with you!" The old Priest’s voice became sharp and authoritative at this point, as if using up the last of his soul’s power.

Shen Li frowned in confusion, "Master is overthinking, I only intend to investigate a mission, and I will never have any entanglement with Outer Clan people."

He received the most traditional Royal Family education from a young age. The Nine-tailed Fox Clan maintains Nine-tailed purity, and the Emperor would never intermarry with Outer Clans.

His future partner will only be a pure-blooded Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox and certainly not marry an Outer Clan female to sully the bloodline. This is really... too absurd, too laughable.

How could Master say such a thing?

Shen Li was puzzled but, out of respect, did not refute. Thinking: Divination is just a prediction, not something that will absolutely happen; perhaps Master is just confused with old age.

Yet the High Priest was very persistent about this matter,

"Your Majesty, I want you to swear!"

Shen Li had no choice but to say, "If that day truly comes, I will personally kill her."

He spoke without hesitation, without any mental burden, not believing he would ever fall in love with an Outer Clan female.

"Very well, in that case, the old minister is relieved." The old Priest said in solace, "Your Majesty is the Monarch of the Empire, the future hope of the Empire, shouldering the grievances of the late Emperor and Empress, and must not act impulsively.

Upon hearing issues related to his parents, Shen Li’s expression showed deep sorrow, his throat moved, saying in a low voice, "The disciple always knew."

Yu Tong also chimed in, "Indeed, Father worried too much, Your Majesty is not likely to be involved with an Outer Clan female, especially since the late Emperor already selected a marriageable Nine-tailed Fox female as a betrothal match for Your Majesty."

Shen Li rubbed his brow but did not find comfort, instead revealing a hint of youthful vexation, "Father is really... That little girl is only five years old, noisy and bratty, always likes to follow me around. How could I ever be with her when she is just a child..."

The High Priest looked at his mature presence, smiling kindly, "Your Majesty is still young, indeed it’s too early to talk about these matters, but you’re only four years older than the precious female you speak of. How can she be the little child you claim?"

"...I only see her as a playful and adorable little sister."

"Haha, you will have plenty of time to interact in the future."

Shen Li opened his mouth and ultimately swallowed his words, accepting the future arrangement.

After his father’s death, he becomes the Monarch of the Yiyuan Empire, everything must prioritize the Empire’s interest.

He will strive to fulfill his duties and become a qualified King.

The master and disciple spoke some more, and the High Priest’s soul completely dissipated.

Shen Li went out but ran into Qiu Yang who was eavesdropping behind the door.

He exclaimed, "Uncle Qiu Yang, why are you here?"

"Ahem, I just wanted to see how Your Majesty is doing here, if there’s anything you need me to do." Qiu Yang was caught red-handed, a little embarrassed. The late Emperor entrusted the young Majesty to him, so he naturally had the privilege of entering and leaving the Observatory Pavilion.

Subsequently, Qiu Yang looked at the youth with concern, evidently having overheard the conversation between the master and disciple.

"Your Majesty, are you really leaving?"

"I’ve made up my mind, no need to persuade me anymore; you keep an eye on things in the Empire, contact me immediately if anything comes up."

"I understand." Qiu Yang replied, "Your Majesty, take care on your journey."

"Hmm."

After disguising his identity, Shen Li boarded a merchant caravan, leaving the Yiyuan Empire overnight.

Upon reaching the Night Glow Empire, Shen Li tried many means to find clues to the Earth Core. Ultimately, those clues pointed to the Imperial Palace.

Thus he disguised himself and got selected as a servant in the palace, hoping to find more clues. But unfortunately, as a servant, his status was too low, actions were restricted everywhere, and he had to change strategies.

Shen Li knew the Empress and the Princess both liked beautiful masculine beast boys. He finally decided to take a risk, removing his disguise and showing his real appearance.

He pretended to be seriously injured, lying at death’s door at the palace gates, "coincidentally" discovered by the Empress, Emperor, and the original master.

The original master was instantly captivated by this handsome Red Fox Clan youth, noisily insisted on bringing him back to the palace.

The Empress also liked Shen Li, so she went along with her daughter’s wishes and adopted Shen Li as a foster son, keeping him as a companion to her daughter.

Shen Li was treated as a foster brother, performing tasks like taking care of the Princess, playing with her, which was more respectable than just being a servant.

Several years passed, and Shen Li grew ever more handsome and upright, along with his intelligence and eloquence. His sweet words and excellent etiquette were unmatched even by the Prince and Princess raised in the palace from birth, giving face to the Emperor and Empress who favored him, eventually granting him a nominal Prince status.

Over the years, Shen Li secretly maintained contact with Qiu Yang and others at the Yiyuan Empire through Spirit Communication Techniques, and he would return once or twice a year to maintain both sides’ disguises.

In the blink of an eye, more than ten years passed.

His memories end here.