The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 285: Linares

With permission from Olivier, I and Finne transferred to a Singularity located in the northeastern part of the continent.

The Singularity located in the remote outskirts of the Sokal empire is called Shangri-La.

At first glance, it is just a huge mountain but if you approach it, you will notice its tremendous magic power.

So this is Shangri-La..the air is a little stuffy here isnt it.

I am covering you with a barrier. It is good that you only have some trouble breathing. Im sure that if you didnt have any protection, you would collapse by now.

This place has that much magic power..

The dense magic power also affects the plants here.

The area near the summit of this mountain was filled with flowers that gave off a pale green light.

What is this flower..?

Greenglow flower. Its a rare flower that you normally cant find outside Singularities. Depending on how you use it, it can be both medicine or poison. They only bloom in some Singularities so there are usually requests to collect them.

They are very beautiful..

They are. But this is the sight that only a few adventurers can get the chance to see. The dense magic power here has a strong effect on monsters that live in the area. The average rank of monsters that roam this place is around AA.

AA on average..

They dont cause much harm since they dont leave the mountain because they are attracted by magic power but they are quite a nuisance for those who want to climb up here. We just bypassed the trip and skipped right to the summit though.

It would have been quite a trouble to get here without transfer magic.

Monsters do not approach the summit either. They are roaming the lower area of the mountain so breaking through them wont be easy.

Thank you for showing me this precious scenery.

Im glad that you like it but unfortunately the scenery here is just the byproduct.

While shrugging at Finne who suddenly thanked me, I started walking toward the summit.

Then, suddenly a thundering sound echoes. Not just once, but the sound repeated many times.

Wh, What is it!? This sound!?

Dont worry.

H, how cant I!

Probably because the sound was simply too loud, Finne screamed.

I astoundedly answered Finne.

Its just the sound of a straight punch.

.yes?

Linares was called the Divine Fist after all. Even a mere thrust has the power equal to a powerful magic.

Saying so, I continue walking to the summit. If I stop then I might just give up and turn back after all.

Seeing me keep walking, Finne nervously followed me.

Eventually, we could see a figure of a person standing at the mountaintop.

Once that person reverted back to a still posture, the fist was thrust out again at a speed that is impossible for me to follow with my eyes.

Then.

That was quite inelegant of you to enter my garden unannounced, Silver. This is why you are no good.

It was an emergency, Linares.

How many times do I have to tell you? Just call me Lina.

Saying so, a big muscular man with a height of over 2 meters turned around.

Long lilac hair and the same color eyes. His skin is white with light makeup applied to his face.

He appeared to be in his thirties but I dont know his true age.

His gesture is feminine but his appearance is completely that of a male.

Because hes like this, I dont really want to meet him.

Linares is gay.

One could say that his personality is the most intense out of all SS-rank adventurers.

Umm

Allow me to introduce you, Miss Finne. This guy is [the Bipolar Divine Fist], Ronald Linares. His nickname is Lina though.

No, no. dont just casually use my full name like that. Dont you have any delicacy in you?

Linares. This is Miss Finne von Kleinert of the Adracia Empire. You should have heard about her from the rumors right?

Yes, I heard. The most beautiful woman of the Empire, the Blau Mowe. She exceeded the rumors. You truly are beautiful.

It, Its a pleasure to meet you. Linares-sama. Please call me Finne.

Saying so, Finne gracefully bows.

Then Linares looks at her from top to bottom.

So wonderful! Perfect! Not only the appearance, the gestures, the atmosphere, everything is so beautiful! I have never seen such a beautiful girl other than me!!

Thank you very much.

Finne obediently accepted Linaress praise.

As you can see, Linares has a high opinion regarding his own beauty. It is so high that he could compare himself to Finne.

Well, it was because he has such a high standard of aesthetic that he chose to stay inside a Singularity though.

The reason this guy travels from Singularity to Singularity is for his own training and his sense of beauty.

For his training, he wants to push himself to train in a place with strong magic power and for his beauty, he thinks that by staying in a place like this, he can polish his beauty even further.

He is also developing beauty products using Greenglow flower, this guys aesthetic sense is quite thorough.

This is why Bipolar was attached to his nickname. Strength and Beauty, Man and Woman. It is because he is extremely thorough in those things that he is called the Bipolar Divine Fist.

Silver, even though you are still wearing that ugly mask, you managed to bring me such an amazing child! You two are like chalk and cheese though!

My bad for wearing this ugly mask then. I have something to talk about with you today. For the time being, care to invite us into your house?

I dont want a lame guy like you in my house but since Finne is with you I will make an exception. Follow me.

Thank you! Lina-sama!

AHH! You are being so formal! Since we are both beauties, lets just ditch the honorifics okay!

No! I wouldnt want to be so rude!

You dont have to be reserved, you know!

Th, then, Lina-san

My, thats great. I brew my own special tea you know. Its great for beauty too! Silver, you stay a little distance away from us okay.

Yeah, yeah.

I followed Linares while letting out a sigh.

It seems that Linares doesnt like my mask as he complains about it every time we meet. I bought Finne with me this time because he might not listen to what I want to say and it seems that was the right call.

Linares has a twisted sense of aesthetics when it comes to himself but the standard of beauty he has on others is quite normal.

For Linares who is so fussy about beauty, I thought that he would definitely take a liking to Finne.

Now, the first stage is cleared.

After a short walk, a fancy house finally came into sight.

Well, he did great building this kind of house on top of a mountain

Welcome to my house.

Saying so, Linares invites Finne inside. When I tried to follow from behind, Linares repeatedly shakes his head as if he hates the very idea of me stepping into his house. Just how much does this guy hate this mask?

The interior was quite feminine. it seems that he is quite particular about choosing his furniture as there is only light purple stuff, the same color as his hair, inside this house as far as I can see.

This room has a beautiful shade of purple! It suits Lina-sans look really well!

Right! Ahh! So you understand!

One could say that Finne has the natural talent to praise something that others wanted to be praised.

Getting on the good side of her opponent means that she can carry out a negotiation to her advantage.

Being an ambassador might be Finnes calling huh.

Thinking so, Linares pulled out a chair for his guest.

Yes, only for Finne.

What about me?

Just stand. If you touch my furniture then I will punch you all the way back to the Empire alright?

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The words, Then I will just blow this house up almost slipped out of my mouth but I hold it in.

We might have a chance persuading him with Finne, I dont want to ruin it now.

And thus, we start persuading Linares.