Chapter 340: Bribery

An ominous odor of death pervaded the air around the courier station, as more and more people heard rumors - through various communication channels - that the Dragon King was about to slaughter the other competitors. At the same time, absurd news had begun spreading as well: There were unknown people planning to get rid of the Dragon King.

These conflicting yet potentially bloody rumors had kept those people who were not aware of the situation awake at night due to fear. A few suitors who came from wealthy merchant families were the first to crack under the pressure and consecutively announced their withdrawal from the royal consort selection process - even before it begun.

They came here with the purpose of enjoying the atmosphere and did not wish to die for no reason in a bid to win the Princess's hand in marriage.