Chapter 6: Chapter6-Marry Who?


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    "What??"


    Looking at the task given by the system, Owen was full of questions.


    Leslie, Madelyn''s sister, was currently known as the infamous delinquent of House Ravenwood.


    To escape an arranged marriage, she once set fire to the Third Prince''s palace.


    To avoid going to the academy, she spiked her magic tutor''s tea with a potent aphrodisiac.


    She raised numerous beasts with hellhound bloodlines, parading them around the streets and injuring countless civilians.


    She even kidnapped the daughter of Earl March, a fellow student, and played a ransom prank that shocked the capital.


    Leslie had committed various outrageous acts, becoming a notorious scourge of the capital. Just hearing her name gave people headaches.


    However, to Owen, these delinquent actions alone did not qualify Leslie as a demon queen.


    Knowing the original anime well, he understood that these exaggerated deeds were merely a facade to cover her true intentions.


    In the future, Leslie, who had evaded all discipline, would, after years of dormancy, decapitate the king of the Nether Kingdom with a single sword strike and massacre a million people from the opposing Duskara to set up a formation and advance her tier.


    She would become the Hell Queen, a figure so terrifying that even the Dark Emperor would shudder at her name.


    Marrying such a deeply scheming and ruthless villainess?


    That''s like courting death!


    However, if he didn''t complete this task, the system would deduct 100% of his HP, and his death would undoubtedly be gruesome.


    Owen rubbed his aching temples and quickly made a decision.


    He had to find a way to marry Leslie!


    After all, in the early and mid-stages, Leslie was still lying low, and her power wasn''t yet overwhelming.


    If he could win her over during this period, he might have a chance to survive!


    But to marry her, he first needed Madelyn to let go. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have any chance with Leslie at all.


    After quickly thinking it over, Owen looked at the resolute Madelyn, shrugged, and said: "If you don''t want to marry me, that''s fine. I was just looking to make a name for myself through you. I''ve been training long enough, and it''s time the world knew who I am. Defeating you is all I need."


    Madelyn was stunned.


    She had been considering negotiating with Owen, offering some compensation to gradually dissuade him.


    She never expected that Owen had used the martial competition as a stepping stone to fame! For a moment, anger surged in Madelyn''s heart again.


    She felt played by Owen. Despite not wanting to marry, she was well aware of her allure; suitors would line up from the city gates to the royal palace.


    Owen''s decisive rejection felt like a slight to her charms.


    Instantly enraged, Madelyn prepared to rush at Owen to give him a good lesson and vent her anger.


    However, just as she began to summon elemental forces, a commanding voice echoed through the air.UppTodated from adelyn, stand down. A momentary defeat means nothing, and your performance today was excellent. The Azure Kingdom needs talents like you!"


    King Aldric''s figure seemed to appear out of thin air on the stage.


    Having just transmigrated not long ago, Owen found himself entangled with a key female character from the anime, who was also the destined woman for the protagonist in the early


    stages.


    Owen''s mouth twitched imperceptibly; it seemed he was already courting disaster...


    He could not agree to this engagement.


    After all, even someone with cheats would fear the protagonist''s destined one!


    Besides, he had a crucial task at hand.


    As Owen was pondering how to tactfully decline, Duke Charles, seeing the king personally recruiting Owen and recognizing his talent, did not want to lose such a genius.


    He bowed slightly to King Aldric and said:


    "Your Majesty, this martial competition has spread across many nations and concerns the reputation and prestige of House Ravenwood. I must insist on keeping Owen."


    King Aldric, seeing this, did not press the matter further but looked curiously at Duke Charles.


    He knew Madelyn well; she was a very opinionated and proud person.


    Having already refused Owen, she would not agree to marry him.


    Even if Duke Charles was her father, he doubted it would make a difference.


    Sure enough, Madelyn was glaring intensely at Duke Charles, ready to counter anything he


    said that didn''t satisfy her.


    Duke Charles, however, paid her no mind. After a brief contemplation, he smiled slightly at


    Owen and said:


    "You participated in the martial competition for marriage and won. House Ravenwood must give you an answer and provide an explanation to the nations.


    Since Madelyn doesn''t want to marry you and you don''t want to marry her either, let it be.


    But I have another precious daughter, Leslie. Although she is a bit mischievous, it is harmless.


    I hereby betroth her to you. What do you think?"


    Owen''s heart pounded hard.


    He had been at a loss on how to marry Leslie, and now the solution was handed to him on a


    silver platter.


    Duke Charles was truly a great father-in-law.


    Owen nodded earnestly and said, "A gift from an elder cannot be declined. I gratefully


    accept."


    Hearing Owen''s prompt acceptance, Duke Charles, Madelyn, King Aldric, and others who


    knew Leslie well were all a bit stunned.


    Leslie''s notorious reputation for delinquency was well known, even in neighboring countries, where her name alone could make children stop crying.


    Owen should be aware of this; could it be that he actually liked this type?


    Owen, unaware of their thoughts, only felt their gazes were somewhat odd. He didn''t dwell on it, merely letting out a deep breath. The task had finally begun.