Talon stood there processing what Gwen had said. A faint memory stirred in his mind, though he tried to deny it. "It can't be," he thought. Yet as Gwen cried on the ground, something inside told him it was true. Despite his doubts, Talon continued walking away. But Gwen's voice stopped him in his tracks. "It's me...I'm the red-haired girl you saved five years ago in the forest, from the SS-Class Rank Demonic beast. I'm the one who gave you this ring, I told you it was given to me by my father."Talon turned slowly, disbelief and hope warring on his face. "Gwen?" he breathed. Then recognition dawned and he ran to her, lifting her in a tight embrace. "I never thought I'd see you again!" Gwen laughed through her tears as they clung to each other. But Talon quickly released her, embarrassed. "Sorry about that."Gwen smiled, shyly brushing her hair back. "No, I apologize for earlier. You had every right to be upset.""We were both at fault," Talon said gently. "Let's put it behind us.
Talon found himself at the Training Fair, ready to exchange the beasts he had killed for money. The venue was vast, with a suspended dragon at its center. As Talon observed the bustling crowd, he could distinguish the Low-borns struggling to carry beasts on their shoulders due to not having a Quantum space device. There were five different counters at the Trade Fair, each attended by people engaged in exchanging beasts for money. These beasts were often sold to companies for research or medicinal purposes. However, one counter stood out, drawing a significant amount of attention. The man behind it had impressive arms and wore a corporate outfit, his physique hinting at considerable strength. He evaluated the beasts submitted through Quantum space rings and the corresponding value before transferring the appropriate payment to the sellers."I suppose he must be in charge," Talon murmured to himself, making his way toward the counter. Luck was on his side, as he was next in line, wit
As Talon and Pergon conferred near the exit, curious observers watched the newcomers intently. Pergon forwent inspecting the Quantum ring, much to Talon's surprise. "My sincerest apologies, but how many demonic beast do have you?" "Three hundred E-Rank beasts," Talon replied."Very well then." Pergon began typing calculations into his trade watch. "For E-Rank demons of unknown type, we normally offer..." He hesitated, gazing earnestly at Talon. "Due to your trust in me, allow me to make an exceptional offer - 10,000 star credits per beast. That's 3 million credits total for your outstanding catch! But I will love you to do business exclusively with me.""Hmmmmh!" Talon contemplated [10,000 credits per E-Rank is generous. You likely won't find a better deal. Take it, Talon.] In the demonic beast trading market, creatures are assigned rankings from F to SSS based on their power levels. Within the E-Class ranking, prices vary according to a beast's exact attributes and measurements.
Talon coughed out his food in surprise at Gwen's words. He quickly grabbed a glass of water from the table to stop the choking."Get married?" Talon questioned, seeking confirmation."Yes, I am your betrothed," Gwen blushed.Talon pinched himself and slapped his cheeks, thinking he was dreaming. " What?.....This can't be real," he muttered."I'm sorry, but this is reality," Gwen assured him."What kind of outdated tradition is this?" Talon laughed uncontrollably."I never expected this. I have so much to accomplish, and I'm not ready to marry into any family. I'm not going to settle for something I don't want" Talon said, his tone serious as he stood up from the table."Take your ring and fond someone else to marry," Talon attempted to remove the ring from his finger.Gwen smiled upon hearing his words. She casually ate some fried chicken, crossing her legs on the table without hesitation. She wore shorts, which gave her the freedom to do so. She knew Talon wouldn't be able to remove t
Talon emerged from his room and made his way to the kitchen to prepare his meal. "With her parents being rich, I suppose this place is stocked to the brim," he muttered to himself upon entering the kitchen. Observing the spaciousness of the room, Talon remarked, "Not bad for a kitchen."He noticed the completely black cooker, with a large holographic head at the far end. Suddenly, the head came to life and immediately addressed Talon, "Sir, how may I assist you?" Talon, slightly taken aback, responded, "I can prepare all sorts of dishes, even ones that haven't been created yet, limited only by your imagination.""Really?" Talon was surprised, as he had always consumed meticulously crafted meals prepared by his Master. "I'd love to put it to the test," he thought to himself. Just then, Gwen's voice interrupted his thoughts, "I've prepared a delicious dish for you, no need to cook another." Gwen smiled as she spoke to Talon.Talon tilted his head, ignoring her presence, and turned back
Talon was completely shocked that Gwen wasn't injured at all. "So, you made up this when you know that you can heal yourself?" Talon questioned Gwen, his shock evident as she stood up."You have agreed to the deal, so you will have to accept the terms," Gwen said, touching her hair and giving him a playful wink.Talon thought, "This girl really has her ways to get things done.""You still haven't told me about where you intend to take me," Talon said, eager to know their destination."Give me five, I will be right back, and make sure to get dressed too," Gwen said as she walked towards her room.Five minutes later, Gwen came out with a skimpy outfit, and Gwen looked adorable. Talon, upon seeing her, was awestruck."Why are you giving me that look?" Gwen asked, her hands on her waist, eyes wide open."Haven't you seen a beautiful lady before?" Gwen retorted, her eyes still wide."Nothing," Talon replied, trying to hide his surprise."Now we can go. We need to find something suitable fo
"We need to act swiftly before our master arrives," Arion informed his companions, his eyes fixed on Talon. With Neon and Fredo by his side, their hands clenched together, they all wore wicked smiles."Dogshit!" Arion shouted, capturing the attention of everyone in the bustling mall. Talon's gaze was also drawn towards the source of the voice, recognizing it all too well. It belonged to his childhood archenemy."Arion," Talon muttered, his eyes landing on the now overweight figure, his expression contorting with disgust."Oh! I see dogshit is familiar with his master, " Arion laughed as he was now close to Talon."I can see now that you're a slave of an high-borne that must be why you are present in a shopping mall which you will dream in your next life to buy from." Arion laughed as his big belle vibrated in his poorly wore cloth."The look in your eyes shows that you fully remember me" our time at the Safe zone was quite an enjoyable time."I wouldn't want to cause a scene here so I
Gwen purposely called Talon "honey" intending to make Talon angry.However, she was surprised to see Arion, who was badly injured.She asked, "What's happening?" Arion, who was lying on the ground, turned his head to see who was speaking.Despite the pain, he managed to sit up, his ears filled with shock upon hearing Gwen call Talon "honey." Arion wanted to create a rift between them and disgrace Talon, as Talon had defeated him. He started crying,"Your servant... beat me and my friends for no. reason... all because he's a low-born like me." Arion smiled at Talon as he shared this with Gwen.Talon, noticing Arion, gave him a sharp, stare. Gwen understood the tension between them just by observing their gaze.She reprimanded Arion, saying, "You don't speak to my fiancé like that." Arion was shocked to learn that Talon was Gwen's fiancé. "Isn't she the sacred maiden? How is it possible that Talon, of all people is getting married to Talon, of all people?" Arion, still lying on the grou