Reborn After Betrayal: The Frail True Princess Decides to Give Up

Chapter 249 : Treasure Legend

Shanie and Benita had never seen Celitia act so childishly before. They couldn't help but open their mouths slightly, staring at her in surprise.Celitia's face reddened, and she quickly closed her mouth, not daring to speak anymore.

"Alright, alright," Erwin surrendered. "I won't smoke anymore. I swear to the goddess, if I smoke again I'll—"

"Shut up!"

Celitia's body reacted faster than her brain, shouting without thinking: "You stinking old man, don't say such things!!"

What was he doing? She hadn't even forced him to swear an oath!

Could such words be spoken casually? What if they really came true??

Celitia felt even more frustrated now.

"I won't say it, really won't say it."

Seeing Celitia this angry, Erwin completely behaved himself and shut his mouth.

This child carried too many burdens, which was why she lived so exhaustingly.

Shanie sat beside them, propping her face with both hands, smiling: "Teacher and Lily have such a good relationship."

"Did something happen when I wasn't here this morning?" Benita was a bit confused.

"Nothing much," Shanie showed her a big smile. "It's just that teacher and Lily really hit it off."

Ariel finally couldn't hold back anymore. She gently tugged at Celitia, lowered her head, leaned close to her ear, and asked in a low voice:

"What's the relationship between you and Senior Erwin?"

She was truly curious.

As far as Ariel knew, before going to the academy, due to her health, Celitia had hardly ever left home and completely avoided various social banquets and activities.

Ariel couldn't imagine how Celitia and Erwin had met.

Because the two were sitting quite close, and Ariel's attention was on Erwin.

Unconsciously, Ariel's lips lightly brushed against Celitia's ear.

Feeling that cool touch and catching a whiff of the fragrance from her hair, Ariel was startled, her body suddenly springing up as she sat bolt upright in fright.

Oh my, this was too forward!

What to do, what should she do!!

Ariel was spinning in circles with anxiety.

Celitia completely didn't notice Ariel's movements.

Her attention was entirely on Ariel's question.

Indeed, whether it was Erwin or herself, they had both been acting too obviously.

With so many people watching, they must restrain themselves!

Celitia kept warning herself, forcing a smile:

"This morning, I just met Mr. Erwin and felt he was very kind, like my grandfather, so..."

"I—I see."

Ariel's mind was in chaos. She didn't really pay attention to what Celitia answered, only hoping she hadn't noticed her earlier action.

Both fell silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Erwin's gaze moved back and forth between the two, looking thoughtful.

"Ah, that's right, that's right."

Shanie remembered why they came, taking out the golden cup and placing it on the table.

"Teacher, look at this. I found it at home. Lily said this might be some treasure and asked me to bring it for you to see!"

Erwin's attention was immediately drawn over.

He enthusiastically took the cup from Shanie: "Oh? What is this? It does look quite interesting."

"It's like this..."

Shanie told Erwin about finding the cup and Celitia's authentication results.

"I see. The girl thinks this might be a relic treasure? Her eye has always been accurate. I also think there's a good chance this is a treasure."

Erwin stroked his chin, caressing the patterns on the cup as he examined it carefully.

"Three hundred years of history? This reminds me of a legend."

"What legend?" Now Celitia was also getting interested.

Erwin slowly said:

"Legend has it that over three hundred years ago, the royal family of Lansca—the ancestors of the Clarence family—once received divine revelation from the goddess.

"The content of the revelation was to have them choose a suitable place near Cassia to build a treasure vault.

"As for whether this treasure vault was built and where exactly it was built, that's unknown.

"In any case, this legend attracted many adventurers who came here to explore."

"Now that you mention it, I seem to have some impression." Celitia thought for a moment. "But isn't that just one of Cassia's urban legends? Hardly anyone takes it seriously."

"Because for over two hundred years, no one has found the entrance to the treasure."

Erwin smiled. "Even the Clarence family themselves didn't take it seriously and never put effort into searching. Gradually, adventurers just treated it as an urban legend."

Celitia said disdainfully: "Then isn't it fake?"

"If the treasure hasn't appeared after all this time, it's probably fake." Erwin laughed heartily. "But as adventurers, we should be romantic—what's wrong with treating it as real?"

Shanie thought for a long time: "You mean there might be royal treasure hidden in the old village site?"

"I didn't say that—I just suddenly remembered the legend I heard back then."

Erwin smiled. "Of course, if you want to go exploring, that would be quite nice. Young people should try more things and take more risks!"

"Then let's go exploring!" Shanie's eyes lit up after hearing this. "I happen to have a winter homework assignment asking us to write about practical experiences!"

"But according to Mr. Erwin, that place might be a royal treasure vault..." Benita was very hesitant.

Shanie countered:

"We're just going to explore and find the location of the treasure, not empty it out. Besides, if we really find the royal treasure and present it to Her Majesty Marianne and Princess Sophia, they'll definitely be very happy!"

Benita thought about it: "And whether we find anything or not, this experience can be used for our practical assignment!"

Seeing both were interested, Celitia had no objections:

"If you want to look, then go. In a few days, Sophia should arrive too. With her here, no one can criticize us."

"Great!" Shanie cheered. "Then it's decided—tomorrow morning, we'll set off exploring!"

Watching their enthusiastic appearance, Erwin leisurely sipped his black tea:

"Not bad, not bad. You children are starting to look like our old adventure party."

Ariel looked at Erwin, thinking of her teacher, thinking of herself as a disciple.

Then she thought of that person she had once considered her lifelong enemy, who was no longer in this world.

"Shanie," Ariel finally made up her mind. "May I ask for your guidance?"

"Huh??"

Shanie was extremely shocked, staring wide-eyed, pointing at herself, even stammering:

"Me, me, me... Lady Saintess, asking me for guidance?!"

Fight with Ariel? Was this real?!

Ariel nodded seriously: "Just a brief exchange of martial skills, stopping at the first touch."