Chapter 322: "What If My Level Were Higher?

Although everyone knew that Miss Hui Chu of the Sand Cat Clan would be choosing a male she fancied today, no one expected the one she’d set her sights on to be a mere attendant from the Cat Clan?

What’s more, this young man of the Cat Clan was wearing a mask, obscuring his features.

No one could understand why the most distinguished SS Level female of the Sand Cat Clan had taken a liking to him.

From her resolute tone, it was clear she had already made up her mind to take him home.

Panic flashed across the face of an elder from the Land of Prophecy’s Cat Clan branch. He immediately looked toward Duke Bolan, who was standing on the high platform—

’The Land of Prophecy has deep ties with the Snake Clan. He’s the Young Master of the Cat Clan, the only one who might possess the Power of Prophecy! He can’t just be taken into some female’s bedchambers like this.’

What’s more—

’This SS Level female has a terrible reputation.’

’They’d made inquiries before coming.’

’This Sand Cat Clan female tortured all four of her previous Beast Husbands to death. If His Majesty the King really agrees to this, it’s easy to imagine what will happen to this young Cat Clan man.’

No one in the assembly dared to speak.

Yu Zhizhi stared blankly at the young Cat Clan man in the crowd, who was leaning against a sedan chair. His short, black-and-white hair was particularly striking. The only difference was that whenever she saw Zero in the Divine Hall Illusion Realm, he would always have his black cat ears out.

But he didn’t now.

’—It has to be him, right?’

’After all, that hair color is very rare.’

The King of the Valoran Empire still wore a kind and amiable smile. He looked at the Cat Clan delegation from the Land of Prophecy and said slowly, "Since Hui Chu is fond of him, then we shall proceed according to the Empire’s rituals."

The Cat Clan elder’s face turned ashen.

The other Cat Clan members from different territories didn’t dare to raise their heads. The Hughes family, from within the Imperial City, had originally hoped that an S-Class female would choose one of their own, and if it had been Miss Hui Chu, all the better.

But during the intermission, they had heard some rumors...

Now, he too was growing nervous.

The Master of Ceremonies announced in a loud, clear voice, "Please come up."

The young Cat Clan man seemed to understand; he had become the "lucky one." He let out a soft sigh. Inside the sedan chair, the person sitting there was stiff as a board.

’I thought I could escape this disaster,’ he thought. He had specifically switched identities with the Young Master and taken his place in the sedan, but he never expected...

How could the elders possibly allow this?

They rushed to the front, blocking the way in the hopes that Miss Hui Chu would reconsider her choice.

The moment Yu Zhizhi heard the young Cat Clan man sigh, she was certain. He was Zero Messenger of the Divine Hall Alliance!

He was her conquest target...

Thinking of the kitten—Zero’s kitten—in her belly, Yu Zhizhi couldn’t worry about anything else. She took a few steps forward—

"W-Wait...!"

A soft, gentle voice suddenly cut through the crowd, and everyone turned to look.

They saw a petite female slowly emerge from the Rabbit Clan delegation. She was dressed in a light-colored court gown, her cheeks rosy and her eyes like stars—a truly dazzling sight.

"Isn’t that..." someone murmured, "Ms. Zhi Zhi from the Rabbit Clan?"

"No wonder she looked so familiar! It’s her!" Many people’s eyes suddenly lit up—

In the Valoran Empire, when it came to the most famous S-Class female, there was no one but Ms. Zhi Zhi of the Rabbit Clan.

The broadcasting Little Golden Ball immediately flew over to her—

It wasn’t just in the Valoran Empire; thanks to Paradise’s hunting season, this Rabbit Clan Lady had quite a few fans across the entire planet!

Seeing someone speak up and interrupt the proceedings, the Sand Cat Clan female narrowed her eyes. She watched with displeasure as this rabbit suddenly popped up, and the crowd parted to clear a path for her.

Many distinguished S-Class females had gathered around the Crystal Platform for the assessment.

In the presence of Miss Hui Chu of the Sand Cat Clan, none of them dared to be conspicuous, all avoiding her sharp edge. So why had Ms. Zhi Zhi of the Rabbit Clan stepped forward at such a critical moment?

The Master of Ceremonies knew this Rabbit Clan Lady was of high status. Not only was she an S-Class female, but she also had important ties to the K family and the Snake Clan.

Moreover, the Duke was also present.

He smiled and asked, "Ms. Zhi Zhi, what can I do for you?"

Yu Zhizhi had never done anything like this before.

But...

She didn’t want anything to happen to Zero.

She glanced at the young Cat Clan man in the crowd. From the moment Yu Zhizhi had appeared, his gaze had been locked firmly on her.

’...Ah, it’s the Rabbit Clan female he’d spent so much effort coaxing into joining the Divine Hall Alliance.’

’The ceremony was so dull he’d been dozing off, so he hadn’t even noticed she was here.’

Lifting the hem of her gown, Yu Zhizhi slowly walked up to the testing Crystal Platform and stood before the Master of Ceremonies.

She turned, slowly faced His Majesty the King on the opposing platform, and after offering a salute, she said softly, "Your Majesty the King, I... I am in need of someone to help me manage my daily affairs."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present revealed looks of utter astonishment.

They stared in disbelief at the lovely Rabbit Clan Lady. Was she... publicly trying to snatch a man from Miss Hui Chu of the Sand Cat Clan?!

This was a once-in-a-century spectacle at the Empire’s assessment ceremony!

However...

The Rabbit Clan Lady was only S-Class. According to Imperial law, she had no right whatsoever to compete with Miss Hui Chu.

Even with her special status, she likely wouldn’t be able to get her wish.

The Sand Cat Clan female wasn’t about to spare her any dignity. She sneered, "What is the meaning of this? Have you taken a liking to him too? Do you wish to form a bond with him?"

Any male she set her sights on had no right to say "no."

By the same token, as the youngest SS Level female in the Empire, no one else dared to contend with her.

To the right of the crystal, Mumu of the Snake Clan was absolutely stunned.

’Wow! Zhi Zhi actually stepped forward on her own! Has she really taken a liking to that young Cat Clan man?! But she’s up against an SS Level female. There’s no way to win this. She’s probably going to fail.’

Suddenly, the young Snake Clan woman looked toward the Duke—

She noticed that the Duke’s expression hadn’t changed in the slightest; he seemed completely unconcerned with what was happening.

’No way... Is the Duke actually going to let Zhi Zhi keep a Pet?’

’How is that even possible...’

Yu Zhizhi didn’t answer the Sand Cat female directly. Instead, she spoke softly to His Majesty the King, "I wish to compete fairly with Miss Hui Chu."

The words had barely left her mouth when a scornful laugh came from below the platform.

Hui Chu’s personal maid couldn’t hold back any longer. "On what grounds? You think you’re worthy of competing with my lady?"

Do you know who our lady is? She’s the SS Level female with the greatest potential in the entire Empire! Forget a mere male—if she wanted the stars and the moon, the Empire would find a way to hand them to her on a silver platter!

Although the maid’s words were harsh, she wasn’t wrong.

Everyone looked at the Rabbit Clan Lady—

At her current Level, there was indeed no way for her to compete with the Sand Cat Clan female.

The Master of Ceremonies said tactfully, "Ms. Zhi Zhi, according to Imperial law, an SS Level female has absolute priority in choosing a mate. Even if it’s not for bonding, but simply for recruiting talented individuals, you would still have to wait until after she has made her choice. I do apologize, but the ceremony must continue. Please, Ms. Zhi Zhi, if you would step aside for now..."

On the Beast World Planet, the weak were prey for the strong.

Whether male or female, a single rank of superiority was enough to crush those below.

Yu Zhizhi did not leave. She looked at the Master of Ceremonies. "And what if... my Level were higher?"