Chapter 402: "I Want to Be With You Forever.

The Lord of Paradise gazed at the little rabbit beside him. Although the Valoran Empire had brought a Contract Book, it only secured them the position of "First Beast Husband." They couldn’t forcibly take her back.

The United Law Enforcement Teams of the Three Great Empires and the Divine Hall Alliance were all present today, and with recording devices monitoring everything, the little rabbit’s own choice was paramount.

Spider, taking advantage of his proximity, was the first to make his move. He asked her directly.

If she didn’t want to return to the Valoran Imperial City, she could go back to Paradise with him first.

And they could get married while they were at it.

...Eh?

Yu Zhizhi froze for a moment.

’The contract the Lord of Paradise mentioned must be a marriage contract, too.’

The elderly councilor from the Moon Rising Empire looked pleasantly surprised. He hadn’t expected the Lord of Paradise to propose right after Ms. Rabbit’s marriage announcement!

Shen He sheathed the long blade he had just finished wiping clean. He said darkly, "She won’t go with you."

’To hell with any Contract Book. The Deep Sea Empire’s mission came here today to bring her back to the Deep Sea.’

’First Beast Husband?’

’I’ll just have to find a chance to make the little rabbit divorce that wolf cub!’

Shen He continued, "The Deep Sea has always intended to marry Ms. Zhi Zhi; there were just some misunderstandings along the way. Now that those have been cleared up, Ms. Zhi Zhi, you will return with us to the Deep Sea Empire, won’t you?"

Shen He’s tone was no different from usual, but to Yu Zhizhi’s ears, it carried an undertone of a "threat."

Her rabbit ears trembled, and she unconsciously leaned closer to Spider.

She almost hid directly behind him.

Buli cleared his throat lightly.

’Lord Shen He, if you really want Ms. Zhi Zhi to return to the Deep Sea with us, you should talk less...’

’This is a job for Prince Yusen.’

Among the Deep Sea Mission, a servant lifted the carriage curtain, and a white figure slowly stepped out.

Yu Zhizhi’s evasive expression faltered. She stared, unblinking, at the figure.

’Sensen!’

’My Soul Resonance with Sensen wasn’t wrong after all! Sensen came too!’

After the commotion subsided, Yusen looked toward the little rabbit at the palace entrance. A hint of a smile rippled in his ice-blue eyes. "Zhi Zhi, I’ve come for you."

Yu Zhizhi pursed her lips slightly. "Prince Yusen..."

Her voice was soft, laced with a hint of joy. Anyone could tell the Rabbit Clan girl seemed very happy to see him.

The councilor from the Valoran Empire observed the scene expressionlessly.

He had finally figured it out—

Valoran’s greatest rivals were the Paradise Leader from the Moon Rising Empire and the Prince Merfolk from the Deep Sea Empire.

It had been a long time, but Yusen looked just as she remembered.

Back then, he had personally sent Yu Zhizhi away from the Deep Sea.

And now, he had come to bring her home himself.

The Mermaid Youth lowered his head slightly. A thin layer of ice condensed in the air. Yu Zhizhi felt a chill on the back of her hand. Looking down, she saw it was the Glacier mark.

Thinking about how intimately she was connected to Sensen, she couldn’t help but stroke the back of her hand.

Yusen walked toward her.

The closer he got, the more distinct her Perception became.

All eyes were on Prince Merfolk’s every move. He walked slowly until he was in front of the Rabbit Clan Lady and gently extended his right hand.

"Do you remember? We said we would go back to the undersea together to visit Sui Sui. The Deep Sea now is much more suitable for you than before."

"Form a contract with me, Zhi Zhi."

"I want to be with you forever."

The Little Octopus’s eyes went wide. ’A proposal! And it sounds way better than the one from that Spider over there!’

’Both of them made their move even though Tutu already has a First Beast Husband. They totally don’t mind being the Second Beast Husband!’

Spider glared at the interfering merman, his eyes turning grim. He opened his mouth, but then, realizing that whatever he might say could scare the little rabbit and push her into the merman’s arms, he shut his eyes.

Yu Zhizhi looked at Yusen’s outstretched hand.

His words stirred something in her heart.

’I ran away from the Deep Sea Empire before...’

’...because I was afraid about the whole smuggler incident.’

’But! I don’t have to worry about that at all anymore!’

’Even though the Deep Sea Empire has the Big Shark, it also has Sensen. I’ve thought about it before—going undersea, to the Glacier, to visit Mermaid Baby Sui Sui.’

Everyone watched the scene unfold.

The Little Golden Ball was especially close, not missing a single frame.

The elderly councilor from the Moon Rising Empire was growing anxious.

’What’s going on? The relationship between the Deep Sea’s Prince Merfolk and this Rabbit Clan Lady seems so harmonious. And what’s more, Ms. Rabbit is obviously hesitating.’

’It looks like she’s about to be persuaded.’

Yusen continued, "Once we’re back in the Deep Sea, no one will bother us, no matter where we go. Things have been turbulent lately. As you know, the Imperial Marshal needs to go on campaigns frequently."

After saying this, Yusen couldn’t help but smile.

But upon hearing it, Shen He’s face instantly darkened.

’What’s that supposed to mean?’

’That *I’m* the little rabbit’s only concern???’

Merfolk were already stunningly beautiful, and their smiles were something Beast Clan females found hard to resist. What’s more, Yusen’s eyes were filled with love and tenderness. Under his intense gaze, Yu Zhizhi felt her cheeks grow warm.

"I... I..." She was a little tempted.

’If the Big Shark is often away on campaigns, then the Deep Sea Empire really is more suitable for me than Valoran or Moonrise.’

’Moonrise and Valoran are allies.’

’If I stay here...’

’...will the Duke drag me back?’

Spider’s eyes grew darker. Forcing down his anger, he took a step back. "...Louis, you take over."

’I can’t deal with this damn fish. I have to call for backup.’

’If Louis doesn’t come out now, the little rabbit is going to be snatched away!’

With that, the Lord of Paradise closed his eyes.

It was the first time he had voluntarily given up control of his body.

Yu Zhizhi looked at Yusen’s proffered hand. She took a slow breath, about to place her own hand upon it.

Just as she raised her arm, she was suddenly pulled into an embrace from behind.

Louis held the little rabbit, resting his chin lightly on her head. His voice was gentle, yet tinged with a hint of sorrow. "Are you going to leave with him?"

"Lou-Louis..."

’It was Spider just a moment ago!’

’How did his personality suddenly change?’

Surprised, Yu Zhizhi turned her head, only to see Louis’s jet-black eyes. He had no intention of letting go, and her movement only brought their cheeks closer together.

Louis murmured in her ear. To onlookers, their whispering posture looked incredibly intimate.

"Didn’t you tell me to wait for you? This time, how long do you want me to wait?"

Louis rarely used such a forceful posture to encircle the little rabbit in his arms. "If you go with him, will you still come back?"

"Are you planning to abandon me?"

"Hmm?"

The series of questions left Yu Zhizhi completely stunned.

The Little Octopus was dumbfounded.

’As someone with a front-row seat to the drama, I can see everything more clearly than anyone else.’

Shen He’s eyes were sinister.

He couldn’t stand seeing the merman being lovey-dovey with the little rabbit, but he could stand seeing this Spider being all clingy with her even less!

’I really want to just cleave him in two—’

Beside him, Buli clung desperately to the hilt of Shen He’s sword.

’Lord Shen He, please, don’t be a liability...’

’This is a showdown between Prince Yusen and the Paradise Leader...’