Chapter 177 - 176. Confronting Evergreen
Evergreen, inhabiting Astrid’s body, smirked at Tyler, her eyes glinting with a wicked mix of seduction and power. The way she spun around, flaunting Astrid’s form, showed that she reveled in the control she had.
"Isn’t her body wonderful?" she asked, her voice smooth as silk. "Young, talented, an Angel bloodline, and, let’s not forget, the crown princess-soon to be queen." She paused, twirling gracefully, making Astrid’s beauty and elegance all the more striking.
Tyler’s gaze remained cold, unflinching. "So, you manipulated your own son, the prime minister, the king, and even this entire country... just for Astrid’s body?"
Evergreen laughed, a haunting melody. "Why wouldn’t I? With Astrid’s body, I can live eternally, rule unchallenged, and bathe in the luxury of being both adored and feared."
She stepped closer, her movements sultry, and pressed herself against Tyler. "You’re quite the man, Tyler White. A merchant, adventurer, pirate, warrior, and a mage. You are everything that survived the treacherous seas. How about this? Let’s join forces. You’ll be my consort, and together, we can lead this country to prosperity. You could monopolize every business in the kingdom, command its wealth, and stand beside me."
Her intoxicating scent wafted through the air, a mix of holy purity and sinful temptation. For a brief moment, even Tyler was caught off guard. ’Holy but sinful’... This is kind of new taste for Tyler. But he quickly shook his head.
But Lutz’s voice broke through the haze. "S-Stop... You’ve already taken everything from her! Her country, her father... even me, her childhood friend. Now you steal her body? At least spare her dignity!" Lutz knelt, tears glistening in his eyes, his voice trembling with desperation.
Evergreen rolled her eyes, bored. "Tsk. You’re just like your father, Lutz. Always hopelessly in love with the popular girl." She dismissed him with a flick of her wrist and returned her attention to Tyler, her fingers tracing his chest.
"So, what will it be, Tyler? Will you stand by my side, or must I crush you like all the others who opposed me?" Her voice held both threat and promise, her touch lingering on his chest.
Tyler’s eyes narrowed, and his response came with icy resolve. "Obviously, no."
Evergreen sighed, her demeanor changing in an instant. The playful seductress was gone, replaced by the cruel, calculating master of magic. "Too bad. I would have enjoyed this," she said, her tone laced with disappointment. "Now, I’ll just have to make you regret that decision."