Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start? - Chapter 96

Chapter 96: Chapter96-Owen and Leslie’s First Date
Owen rushed back to the Imperial Capital from Thousand Peaks.

At this time, the Imperial Capital was heavily guarded.

The figures of Black Rose and Eagle Guard were seen everywhere in the streets and alleys.

Clearly, the Imperial Capital was now completely under Leslie’s control.

As Owen traveled from the city gate to the Duke’s mansion, everyone he encountered, whether Black Rose or Eagle Guard, saluted him solemnly and shouted in unison, “Greetings to the King’s Consort!”

Because of this, the entire Imperial Capital knew that Owen had returned.

Upon hearing the news, many ministers who had already pledged allegiance to Leslie came with their treasured rare items, hoping to pay their respects to Owen.

However, without exception, they were all stopped at the door by Leslie’s personal guards.

As for Owen, as soon as he arrived at the Duke’s mansion, he was taken by Charlotte, who had been waiting for him, to Leslie’s private courtyard.

Crossing the wooden bridge and flowing water, Owen arrived under the giant tree in the courtyard.

At this moment, the giant tree was in full bloom, the fragrance of flowers filling the air, permeating the atmosphere with the beauty of summer.

Under the giant tree, there was a table set for a banquet.

Leslie was sitting alone at the table, drinking by herself.

It was a beautiful scene, with petals falling everywhere, and a stunning beauty sitting alone, drinking wine.

Scratching his head, Owen walked up to Leslie and asked, “What’s all this?”

Hearing this, Leslie looked up at Owen, a slight smile on her lips. “Sit down and talk.”

Owen shrugged and took a seat, sitting opposite Leslie, looking at her with a somewhat peculiar expression. Today, she seemed a bit different!

“Aren’t you going to eat?” Leslie asked, her beautiful eyes fixed on Owen without blinking.

Well!

Owen raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself that she was acting strange today…

Shouldn’t she have asked him first about how things went?

Clearing his throat, Owen coughed lightly and said, “It seems the situation is settled for now, but in reality, we are standing on the edge of a cliff!”

He didn’t need any intelligence to know that although the situation seemed excellent, with Leslie having stabilized the Imperial Capital with Black Rose and Eagle Guard and the major families pledging their loyalty, the reality was that as long as two forces remained inactive, her golden era was as fragile as a castle in the air.

“I know,” Leslie nodded and took a sip of her wine, completely unconcerned, and asked again, “Aren’t you going to eat?”

Hearing this, Owen slapped his forehead, then reiterated to her, “I’m talking about the Elder Council and General Stanley. Their silence is too concerning. Very soon, something big will happen!”

This time, Leslie put down her wine glass. “You’re right, but now it’s time to eat. My father always said, ‘Be quiet while eating.'”

Owen was taken aback, looking at Leslie in surprise.

From what he knew about Leslie, she would never bring up anything related to her family, as it was a taboo subject for her.

But now, she had mentioned her father on her own.

Although it was just a simple sentence, it was a rare occurrence in Owen’s eyes.

Since she had spoken up to this point, Owen didn’t say anything more and simply said,

“Indeed!”

With that, he picked up his knife and fork and began devouring the delicious food on the table.

He was indeed hungry.

Seeing Owen finally start eating, Leslie smiled slightly and also picked up her knife and fork to start her meal.

Compared to Owen, however, her dining manner was much more elegant.

The atmosphere in the courtyard was somewhat unusual.

Outside the courtyard, Charlotte watched the two with a peculiar expression on her face.

Not a word about the major issues, and they had started dining?

The fire was almost at their eyebrows!

How could they be so calm?

No wonder they were her lady and the holder of the Godslayer Staff.

Surely, they must have already thought of a way to handle it!

Deeper in the courtyard, Owen and Leslie had finished their meal and had another glass of fine wine.

Owen spoke first, “The Council of Elders and the frontier army will send people.”

Leslie nodded, a beautiful smile curving her lips. “In fact, they’ve already sent people.”

Owen frowned and asked, “Who have they sent?”

Leslie thought for a moment and then said, “The current Chief Elder of the Council of Elders, Otto, left for the Imperial Capital this morning. As for the frontier army, it’s General Stanley.”

Upon hearing this, Owen fell silent, his brows furrowing into a W shape.

If he remembered correctly, Otto had been a diamond-tier master for many years.

Was he coming in person?

What worried him most was that General Stanley of the frontier army, despite Kyrik’s pressure, was also coming to the Imperial Capital.

Two diamond-tier masters were descending upon the capital!

Owen looked at Leslie and asked, “So, have you thought of a way to handle it?”

Leslie chuckled and shook her head.

“Not at all!” Leslie said, her beautiful eyes looking at Owen with interest before she countered, “What about you?”

Owen shook his head. “Nope!”

Hahaha! They looked at each other for three seconds, then burst into laughter simultaneously.

“You have such an ugly laugh!” Leslie teased.

“No, I don’t!”

“I saw you that day when you slaughtered the Fallen Angel.”

“How did it feel?”

“Not bad.”

“Want to use mine next time?”

“Sure!”

…

Owen and Leslie sat side by side, enjoying the long-awaited summer coolness in the courtyard.

Both of them appeared very calm, showing no signs of worry about the imminent arrival of the two diamond-tier powerhouses.

Owen didn’t tell Leslie that he indeed had a plan to deal with the two diamond-tier masters.

As long as they followed the original plan and detonated the small nuclear bomb, his tier could undergo a qualitative change.

At that time, facing diamond-tier masters wouldn’t be an issue.

Leslie, on the other hand, also kept something from Owen…

She didn’t tell him that the situation was actually more severe than she had described.

Owen’s slaughter of the Fallen Angel was already well-known across the continent.

She had received news that nine Fallen Angels were flying from the western peaks towards their location, and their target was Owen.

The two diamond-tier powerhouses were equally troublesome for her, but not beyond her capability to handle.

In fact, to outsiders, the solution seemed simple: if Owen left the Imperial Capital, all problems would be resolved, as the nine Fallen Angels were targeting Owen, not Leslie.

In reality, her subordinates had suggested that Owen leave the Imperial Capital, but Leslie outright rejected their proposal.

As for the reason…

Leslie didn’t want to say, and we didn’t dare ask!

One thing was certain:

Today’s meal… this villainous couple enjoyed it immensely,

More than ever before.