Chapter 2: The Untold Story Between The Gamer and the Grand Princess

  Lucas was still wearing the clothes from before he transmigrated. In the world of "Epoch," the setting blends steam, magic, maery, alchemy, araordinary powers, with attire inspired by modern European styles in a two-dimensional game aesthetic.

  Standing before him was Shelley, amed "Bck Mamba." In the Seawall District of Storm City, she had a "100% case-solving rate," making her quite popur among pyers.

  It's no exaggeration to say that the Seawall District became the most chaotic area in Storm City, partly because it was home to the city's lower-css residents, and partly due to Shelley's unique crime-solving teiques.

  The Shelley before him looked no different from her in-game terpart.

  She wore a bck, midriff-baring top, a browher jacket left unbuttoned due to her ample bust, and tight leather shorts. A bck leg band ed around her left thigh, with a holster attached.

  Further down, the bde extending from her boot heel glinted coldly, refleg into Lucas's eyes.

  Lucas asked Shelley, "What's today's date?"

  "Era dar 2647, April 24."

  The day the game "Epoch" begins. Looks like some strategies might e in handy.

  "I am the neointed detective of your Seawall Distritelligence Bureau."

  "Are you joking!" Shelley pushed her foot forward slightly. "Kid! If yoing to lie, at least make it believable. Even Zane wouldn't believe what you're saying."

  Surprisingly, Zaerjected, "Boss! Our detective died st month, and the headquarters said they would send us a new one. He might really be our new detective, given how much he knows about us."

  "Shut up, Zane." Shelley stopped her subordinate. "I know the headquarters will send us a new detective, but it definitely wouldn't be someone so... weak. I bet he wouldn't survive three days in the Seawall District."

  Shelley turo Lucas, "This is your st ce. Who exactly are you?"

  "I am your new detective."

  Shelley's eyes fshed with murderous i, and the bde from her boot pressed closer.

  "My patience is limited... You don't have any appoi letter on you."

  Lucas stared at Shelley, "Of course I have an appoi letter, but you don't know where to look. Release me."

  Lucas's response made Shelley doubt herself.

  "Where is the appoi letter? I'll get it."

  "Release me first... You're not afraid a weak man like me will escape, are you?"

  Shelley thought for a moment, withdrew her leg, and signaled Zane.

  Zane immediately untied Lucas's ropes and handcuffs.

  Lucas flexed his wrists and said, "Give me my things."

  After Shelley nodded, Zahe room aurned with an evidence bag, handing it to Lucas.

  Lucas opehe evidence bag. Inside were keys, a phone, and a few cards.

  Lucas took out the phone.

  Shelley warily asked, "What is that? It seems like a magical item. I tried to open it, but it requires some sort of password."

  "This is an experimental alchemy tool developed by the Imperial Alchemy Researd Development Bureau. No o me open it, and you wouldn't uand even if I expined."

  Lucas unlocked the phoh his fingerprint and searched through the video colle.

  "Here it is, take a look for yourselves."

  Shelley and Zane peered at the phone s.

  When a peared on the s, Shelley instantly jumped up from her chair.

  She stood at attention with a perfect military posture.

  "Greetings, Yhness, the Grand Princess!"

  Agatha, the Grand Princess of the Argent Empire, was a legendary woman known for her beauty, valor, and wisdom. She was ruthless, decisive, strong-willed, and possessed the aura of a sn.

  Her exceptional abilities allowed Agatha to hold multiple positions, one of which was overseeing the Imperial Intelligence Bureau, making her Shelley's direct superior.

  Therefore, when the Grand Princess appeared on the s, Shelley dared not show any disrespect.

  Standing respectfully, she awaited the Grand Princess's instrus.

  Although Zane had never seen the Grand Princess before, seeing Shelley's rea, he also stood at attention.

  "Greetings, Yhness, the Grand Princess!"

  However, what shocked Shelley and Zane even more was...

  On the s, Grand Princess Agatha spoke with deep emotion, "Are you… leaving tomorrow? That pce must be very dangerous… I, I am worried about you, but I believe in you. With your abilities, there is nothing in this world you ot aplish. I will miss you, I will think of you every day. Tonight… could you stay? I want to see you… because I don't know when we'll meet again..."

  Lucas put the phone away and said to the two stunned individuals, "What happe is not for you to see."

  The game "Epoch" masterfully catered to the fantasy enthusiasts, iing numerous high-quality iive imations into the storyliig pyers to delve deeper into the plot.

  As the affinity levels increased, the tent would edge closer to the boundaries of acceptable limits.

  As a "Epoch" tent creator, Lucas had stored a vast amount of d guides on his phone for video produ purposes.

  Not just spending the night with yrand Princess; I have CGs of spending the night with your Empress as well.

  Seeing Shelley and Zane's expressions, Lucas knew he had successfully fooled these two top agents from the Seawall Distritelligence Bureau.

  Their mouths hung open, speechless. Judging by their expressions, their minds must be buzzing.

  At this moment, Lucas received a prompt in his sciousness.

  [Would you like to charge your phone?]

  Lucas g his phone's battery level… 57%.

  It was time to charge.

  But how should he do it?

  Lucas hesitantly answered in his mind, "Charge."

  The phone instantly disappeared from Lucas's hand, and the phone's interface appeared in his sciousness.

  The i dispyed [Charging]

  The phone's disappearance finally snapped Shelley out of her daze.

  "That… that really was the Grand Princess."

  Lucas crossed his legs nontly.

  "Shelley, you've met the Grand Princess. You should know if it's real."

  Of course, Shelley knew.

  She had indeed just seen Grand Princess Agatha, and the setting was within the Grand Princess's private quarters.

  But the usually stern and disciplined Grand Princess would never… say such words, or show su expression.

  Her image was shattered!

  The important question was, to whom was the Grand Princess speaking such affeate words?

  Shelley couldn't help but scrutihe man before her. He… he had slept with the Grand Princess.

  ?? Unlock Exclusive Early Access on Patreon! ??

  Hello, beloved readers!

  Join my Patreon unity to enjoy:

  ?? Daily Updates: Never wait for neters—get your story fix every day!?? 20 Chapters Ahead: Access neters far in advance of Scribblehub/RoyalRoad/Webnovel releases.

  Support the creation of the stories you love and dive deeper into my world!

  Patreon./Alex_Cruise

  https://ko-fi./anish_44