Help! The system forces me to support a man to become a royal concubine

As he walked, Little Egg looked back from time to time, watching the village and the crowd gradually going away, with mixed feelings in his heart. "We must succeed, for them and for the world." He vowed secretly in his heart.

On the second day of entering the wilderness, the team encountered a group of ferocious shadow beasts. They seemed to have sensed something and attacked from all directions. The battle was about to break out, and the tense atmosphere made everyone tense.

"Everyone, pay attention to your formation and don't panic!" Tan Yue commanded loudly, the sword in his hand flashing a cold light in the sun.

Yun Fu quickly cast a protective spell, and a transparent light shield enveloped everyone, temporarily blocking the attack of the shadow beast. The newly joined former black-robed man used his deep understanding of dark magic to cleverly interfere with the enemy's offensive. His transformation shocked everyone.

"This... is this still the same cold-blooded man in black robe from before?" A soldier in the team muttered to himself, his eyes full of disbelief.

The battle continued in a tense and fierce atmosphere. Whenever someone was in danger, there would always be another person who showed up in time to lend a hand. This tacit understanding of sharing life and death has unprecedentedly enhanced the cohesion of the team.

Finally, with a perfect coordination, Tan Yue and the former black-robed man jointly launched a fatal attack and defeated the leader of the shadow beasts. As the beasts dispersed, the surroundings returned to peace, leaving only the panting and heartbeats of the people echoing in the air.

“I never thought that you could become such an important force for us.” Tan Yue said to the former black-robed man, his tone full of sincere admiration.

"I never expected that the boundary between light and darkness could be so blurred." The black-robed man smiled slightly, and the warmth in his eyes was a tenderness that he had never shown before.

As night fell again, they found a relatively safe place to camp. Sitting around the campfire, they exchanged their battle experiences, shared their stories and dreams, and the warm atmosphere was filled with endless longing for the future.

The princess gently stroked the necklace on her chest, which was a royal inheritance. She looked into the distance, her eyes showing both determination and worry: "How far are we from the Forgotten City? Can I really solve all the mysteries?"

"Princess, you are not fighting alone, we are all here. No matter what the road ahead holds, we will face it together." Tan Yue answered firmly, his eyes flashing with unquestionable trust and determination.

Just as everyone was preparing to rest and prepare for new challenges, a strange wind blew through the camp, bringing a subtle chill. A deep and mysterious voice sounded in everyone's heart, as if it had crossed the boundaries of time and space:

"The real challenge lies not only in the secrets of the Forgotten City, but also in whether the light in your heart can illuminate the endless darkness ahead. Are you ready? The gears of fate have begun to turn..."

The next morning, when the first rays of sunlight penetrated the treetops and sprinkled on the camp, the team had already packed up and set out again. The wind seemed to still carry the echo of the mysterious voice last night, and everyone's eyes became more determined, excited and wary of the unknown journey.

As they walked, they met a ragged old man who stopped in the middle of the road, holding a worn-out map in his hand, his face covered with frost. "Young man, are you going to the Forgotten City?" His voice was hoarse but revealed an inexplicable determination.

Tan Yue nodded in greeting and stepped forward to ask, "Old man, how did you know?"

The old man gave a mysterious smile and said, "In this land, there are some things that cannot be hidden from my eyes. This map may be of help to you." As he spoke, he tremblingly handed the map to Tan Yue.

Little Egg came forward curiously, "Is this map... a maze-like route?"

“That’s right. The Forgotten City is surrounded by fog and illusions. Without proper guidance, we will fall into an endless cycle.” A complex light flashed in the old man’s eyes, as if he recalled something.

The team gratefully accepted the old man's gift and gave him some dry food and water as a thank you. The old man waved his hand to refuse, leaving only one sentence: "Finding the truth is the greatest reward for me."

Continuing forward, they came across a caravan. The people in the caravan were whispering to each other and casting various looks at Tan Yue and his group.

"Look, that's the young man who is said to be going to challenge the Forgotten City, right? He is really a young man who is not afraid of tigers."

"Humph, I think they are ignorant of the immensity of the world. The Forgotten City is a forbidden place that even the Royal Expedition Team has never returned from."

Tan Yue just smiled faintly when he heard this, but his belief became stronger. Yun Fu comforted him softly, "Other people's opinions are not important. We just need to do our best and prove it to them."

Night fell again, and this time they chose a hidden valley to camp. In the flickering firelight, the former black-robed man took the initiative to speak: "I was lost in the darkness, and it was you who made me see a different light. No matter what secrets the Forgotten City hides, I will fight side by side with you until the end."

His words made everyone sitting around nod their heads, and a silent power spread among the team.

At this moment, hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the valley, and then a panicked traveler rushed into the camp. His eyes swept across everyone's faces and finally fixed on Tan Yue: "Warriors, please save us! A huge monster attacked the nearby village, and many people are trapped..."

Tan Yue immediately stood up and looked at his teammates: "We can't just stand by and watch them die, get ready to fight!"

The battle unfolded quickly. Facing the huge monster, the teamwork became more tacit, and everyone exerted their abilities to the fullest. The villagers watching exclaimed in amazement, unable to believe their eyes.

"This...this is simply a miracle! How did they do it?" a young villager exclaimed.

Finally, the monster was defeated through their joint efforts. When Tan Yue and his companions returned to the village exhausted, they were greeted with endless gratitude and respect.

At the celebratory bonfire party, an old witch quietly walked up to Tan Yue and handed him a gem that was shining with a strange light: "Child, this is a lucky stone. It will guide you to the right path. Remember, the real power comes from the inner belief."

Tan Yue held the gem tightly, his eyes deep: "Thank you, we will."

That night, the moon was bright and the team sat around the campfire. Tan Yue looked up at the starry sky and said softly, "No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, as long as we are together, nothing is impossible."

Yun Fu, Xiao Jidan and the former black-robed man nodded one after another, their smiles showing confidence and persistence.

During the conversation, the mysterious power seemed to stir in their hearts again, foreshadowing the coming of greater challenges. But at this moment, everyone was very clear in their hearts that they were ready to face the moment that would decide their fate...

"Then let us set off towards the Forgotten City!"