The Extra Villain: I Made a Contract With The Dragon Empress! Chapter 140 140: The Big Problem Ahead

Nightti...

In his room, rlin lay staring at the ceiling.

"System, what do you think... Can I save the Kingdom of Avernia?"

"[Of course you can, Master,]" the system replied casually. "[Even Abel in the story was able to do it. Why can't you?]"

That answer gave rlin so relief. However, it wasn't the war that troubled him—it was one man, the key figure behind the Kingdom of Avernia's downfall in history: the Third King, Gabriel Solayne.

That man was terrifyingly powerful. If his guess was right, Gabriel had already reached the Second Spirit Core level—or perhaps even the First.

No wonder the Kingdom of Avernia eventually fell and was completely subdued.

Aside from the military defeat, Gabriel himself was the one who orchestrated and played a major role in that downfall.

"In the upcoming war, Gabriel will definitely intervene. Do you have a solution for that, system?"

"[Solution?]" The system sounded surprised before clearing its throat. "[Ahem! About that... you'll have to figure it out yourself, Master. I can't help you with this one.]"

rlin was silent for a mont, then chuckled softly. He didn't bla the system.

After all, defeating Gabriel was impossible—at least with his current strength.

While rlin was still talking to the system, a knock suddenly ca from the door.

Knock!

"rlin, it's , Luna. Are you still awake? If so, can I co in?"

rlin was taken aback. He imdiately sat up and replied, "Sure, Luna. Co in, the door isn't locked."

The door slowly opened, revealing Luna's graceful yet adorable figure erging from behind it.

She wore a silver nightgown that gently accentuated her developing figure.

Of course, rlin didn't have any improper thoughts. He was just a normal guy who preferred mature won like Linda.

To him, Luna was nothing more than a flower that hadn't fully blood yet.

Unfortunately, Luna didn't see it that way. Feeling his gaze on her, her cheeks instantly flushed with embarrassnt.

In the past, she would never have dared to wear anything even slightly revealing in front of others.

But for so reason, tonight she wanted to—especially in front of her fiancé.

"So, what brings you here?" rlin asked bluntly.

Luna snapped out of her embarrassnt, stepped inside, closed the door, and walked closer.

"I just talked with the queen about a few things," she said softly, sitting down on the edge of the bed. "She's really curious about the future, and I told her a bit about it. I'm just wondering... was that okay?"

rlin raised an eyebrow. "That's it? You ca here just for that?"

Luna puffed her cheeks. "You're underestimating it, humph! I'm just worried that what I said might change history!"

"Pfft!" rlin chuckled. "What are you talking about? Haven't I told you this world is just an illusion? History has already happened, and the real world we live in is the result of it. This world is just a flashback. Even if we change it, it won't affect the real one."

He began to suspect that Luna was either pretending or hiding her true worries about sothing.

Luna fell silent, her expression complicated.

Seeing this, rlin sighed softly and said, "Just tell what's bothering you. We're engaged, right? Shouldn't we share our worries with each other?"

The mont those words left his mouth, rlin froze. He wanted to slap himself.

He was the one who had told Luna that their engagent was just a formality—nothing serious.

Yet what he had just said completely contradicted that.

"[Pfft! Well, I knew you'd be embarrassed, Master. Tsk! Who told you to make a vow like that?]" The system's mocking voice echoed in his head.

The corner of rlin's lips twitched. 'Shut up, damn system.'

anwhile, Luna seed montarily dazed. His words had clearly stirred sothing inside her.

A faint smile appeared on her face as she looked at him softly and whispered, "Yes... we are engaged."

"[Ding! The affection of the hero Luna Tharot has increased by 3 points! Current affection: 88 points (25)]"

rlin: "..."

He wanted to check if the system had made a mistake—but he knew it was pointless.

"All right..." rlin sighed deeply. "Tell —what's your reason for coming here?"

Luna's expression turned serious. "I just spoke with my ancestor about the King of Aldoria, Gabriel Solayne. It's said that he reached the First Spirit Core level two days ago. The upcoming battle will be difficult—even with our knowledge of the future."

Upon hearing that, rlin froze.

"The First Spirit Core, you say?" His heart began to pound.

"Yes." Luna nodded slowly. "Do you think... We can win against him?"

This ti, rlin fell completely silent. A First Spirit Core from the bloodline of King Arthur Solayne was no ordinary opponent.

Even Linda, his master, might struggle if she faced Gabriel head-on.

"This is a serious matter that must be discussed with Her Majesty," rlin said in a calm, steady tone. "For now, I don't have a solution. But don't worry—just trust ."

Luna didn't doubt his words. Since the first day they had arrived in this era, rlin had always shown her things that amazed her.

She had learned much from him, and because of that, she had grown—not only in knowledge but also in heart.

***

Four days passed quickly. During that ti, rlin and Luna gradually grew accustod to life in the royal palace.

At first, the soldiers and ministers were puzzled by Crystal's decision to release the two of them—and even more so by her allowing them to live in the palace as mbers of the royal family.

After all, the two had previously been suspected as spies, and many people still rembered that.

To dispel their doubts, Crystal imdiately clarified that Luna was not a spy but the niece of a distant relative.

anwhile, rlin was her fiancé, whom she also regarded as a nephew.

To prove it, Crystal demonstrated the bloodline synchronization with Luna in front of everyone.

The result shocked everyone, especially the two princes—Altarus Tharot and Dariel Tharot.

They had never imagined having a cousin who wasn't recorded anywhere in their family line.

Still, Crystal's actions were highly effective.

Those who had initially doubted or questioned her decision gradually began to accept rlin and Luna's presence.

anwhile, the war between the armies of Aldoria and Avernia had officially begun.

The battles were brutal, and each day new reports of casualties arrived in the throne room.

Strategy etings were held daily to discuss every possible outco the war might bring.

rlin and Luna always attended, though they never took part in the discussions.

To the ministers and high-ranking officials present, they were rely children.

However, at night, rlin and Luna would visit Crystal's study to offer valuable insights and advice.

Crystal felt deeply supported and grew more confident that they could win the war.

Unfortunately, that sense of hope didn't last long.

Gabriel Solayne, the king himself, finally stepped onto the battlefield—and his arrival completely changed the course of the war.