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β¦In the heart of Universe ISY-18E, the crystal mansion of Queen Izellesmuts shimmered like a cosmic jewel, its walls refracting light into dazzling rainbows. Sun Wukong, back in his base form, lounged casually on a cushioned seat, his Ruyi Jingu Bang propped against his shoulder, tail flicking with mischief. Beside him, King Xorath sat rigid, his massive bat-like wings folded tightly, his dark aura simmering with barely contained irritation. Across from them, Queen Izellesmuts reclined on her throne, her radiant beauty outshining the crystal chandeliers. Her sharp eyes scanned the duo, lingering on Wukong with intrigue but narrowing with disdain at Xorath. The Ultimate Saga Soldiers stood guard, their energy lances lowered but their nerves on edge, caught between awe of Wukong and tension from Xorath's presence.β§
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γπππππ πππππππππππγ β¦ Great Sage Equal to Heaven, your reputation precedes you. But tell me, Wukong, why do you travel with thisβ¦ knucklehead? His kind brings nothing but ruin.β¦
γππππ ππππππγ β¦ Knucklehead? You dare insult me, you foolish queen? Everyone, stand!β¦
β¦Xorath's voice boomed, his aura flaring like a dark storm. The soldiers flinched, instinctively stepping back, their hands tightening on their lances. But with Wukong's presenceβhis carefree grin radiating untouchable confidenceβno one dared move against the bat-king. Xorath's glare swept the room, daring a challenge, but the soldiers stayed frozen, their fear of the Monkey King outweighing their loyalty. Wukong chuckled, leaning back with a theatrical yawn, his eyes twinkling as he sized up the queen.β§
γπππ ππππππγ β¦ Whoa, Bat-Bro, chill! She's just poking fun, right? He's a kid, we're the adults here. Anyway, beautiful lady, what's your name? Gotta say, you're rocking this whole queen vibeβway fancier than the last guy I met!β¦
β¦A murmur rippled through the guards. One soldier, braver or dumber than the rest, whispered loudly enough to be heard, his voice laced with shock.β§
γππππππππ ππππ πππππππγ β¦ What? The Great Sage is *flirting* with our queen?β¦
β¦Izellesmuts raised a hand, silencing the soldier with a glance. Her lips curled into a sly smile, her eyes locking onto Wukong's with a mix of amusement and calculation. She leaned forward, her silken robes shimmering, her voice smooth but edged with a challenge.β§
γπππππ πππππππππππγ β¦ Oh, Wukong, I like this form of yoursβcharming, bold, untamed. But I cannot abide that creature beside you. Xorath's presence taints my court. Here's my offer: kill him, and I am yours. Refuse, and sadly, you'll lose me. Choose, Great Sageβbeauty or thisβ¦ bastard.β¦
γπππ οΏ½{Wπππππγ β¦ Whoa, lady, you don't mess around! Kill Bat-Bro? That's a spicy deal! *Heh, me, picking between a queen and my new sidekick? Tough call, but I'm not big on backstabbing my bros.*β¦
γππππ ππππππγ β¦ You dare propose such treachery, queen? Wukong, do not entertain her whims. She seeks to divide us for her own gain.β¦
β¦Wukong's grin didn't falter, but his eyes flicked between Izellesmuts and Xorath, weighing the queen's ultimatum. The soldiers shifted nervously, their loyalty to Izellesmuts clashing with their fear of Wukong's power. The air grew thick, tension coiling like a spring. Xorath's claws twitched, his aura flaring darker, while Izellesmuts watched Wukong, her smile daring him to choose. The chapter ends with Wukong's tail flicking, his mind racing with mischief and strategy, the choice between beauty and brotherhood hanging in the balance.β§
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