1. Left Embraced, Right Held (New Volume Seeking Votes～)
Regarding the relationship between Ke Fei Er and Ni Lu in the script, after we had to escape to the Rodma Empire with the two women using teleportation spells, I discovered that the intense animosity that characterized Ke Fei Er, the “true protagonist” of the script, and Ni Lu, the “big boss,” had vanished. Though the two still bicker from time to time, it was reduced to a level of sarcastic quarreling.
Was it because the ultimate battle exclusive to the protagonist and the boss had already passed, and without the “you die, I live” mentality, the two women had lost the significance of being enemies? It’s not uncommon in mainstream narratives for protagonists and bosses to coexist peacefully after a major conflict. But…
I couldn’t shake the feeling that Ke Fei Er and Ni Lu’s “reconciliation” stemmed from other reasons. Recently, as we’ve been acting together as a trio, I’ve started to suspect the reason while trying to keep Ke Fei Er and Ni Lu from arguing.
It could be summed up in three words—because of me.
At this moment, it was just another perfectly normal day in the Rodma Empire, but my brief tranquility had barely lasted through the morning before it was shattered by the sound of someone pushing the door open.
“Euglid, the queen said…”
“‘Queen,’ there are things that require your personal attention…”
It was Ni Lu and Ke Fei Er, and today, much like the recent past, they appeared together as inseparable as Yin and Yang, forever side by side.
Soon, they would naturally start arguing, deeming each other’s frequent interruptions as bothersome.
“Miss, this is the Rodma Empire. Could you please refrain from bothering Mr. Euglid with your trivial, inconsequential matters every single moment?”
“It’s not trivial at all! Besides, Ni Lu, so what if it is trivial? Are you saying it’s okay for a certain wildcat to come here with all sorts of excuses every day to stir up trouble?”
Ke Fei Er remained unfazed as she looked at Ni Lu, but the aura of the main consort around her now held a hint of caution. This… might be unavoidable, after all. During that night I spent alone with Ni Lu, I had no idea what had happened; I closed my eyes and opened them to find it was already the next day, and Ni Lu was happily unwilling to share!
I could play dumb, but… Ke Fei Er had indeed grown “cautious”!
Fortunately, their “argument” was merely that—an argument. Even with their sarcastic exchanges, I didn’t need to intervene forcefully in the end.
After giving each other a fierce glare, Ni Lu and Ke Fei Er reluctantly accepted each other’s presence, turning away and storming toward me, each taking their place beside me.
Finally, the new round of “war” began.
“Ni Lu, can a ‘female servant’ be that close to her master!?”
“Oh, I’m so sorry, Miss. Right now, I’m in the position of the ‘king’s’ subordinate, not a servant.”
While smiling in response, Nilu bent down beside me. This might have been directed at Kephir, but it felt… more like it was meant for me.
“Is it really a problem for the master and servant to get a little closer?”
“Don’t start playing with your ridiculous identity at a time like this!”
With beautiful girls on either side, I found myself unable to feel even a hint of joy in being a man. Ugh, I’m so tired, so nervous. Nilu and Kephir’s back-and-forth banter would leave all the pressure on me! However, this pressure might be self-inflicted; after all, until I find out whether “something happened with Nilu that night,” I have to endure the attitudes of these two big shots.
Thinking this, I struggled to muster a smile.
“Come on, let’s not argue, haha~ Harmony is key, so let’s let Kephir go first…”
Only then did Kephir seem somewhat satisfied.
As long as the big shot is happy, what she wants to say to me doesn’t matter.
“Lady Wang has indicated she will help us investigate the situation with those two white-haired elves, so for the time being, it’s fine for us to stay outside. Rushing back to the Great Ying Empire might cause Lady Wang’s investigation to be discovered by them prematurely.”
I see, this is essentially the queen giving us a chance for a “business trip.”
Next, I turned to Nilu.
Nilu spoke up at the right moment.
“Kephir, your queen is overthinking them.”
“Their intentions are quite simple and pure, at least for now… it’s just to kill Mr. Oujilide. However, while their goal is straightforward, their methods are quite complex, as they act fundamentally to achieve their ‘objective’ and won’t be bound by any laws or constraints. After all, they possess the strength to disregard ordinary laws.”
A hint of worry crept into Nilu’s voice.
“When we escaped, we definitely exposed our location. They will absolutely come looking for us in the Rodma Empire at some point. So rather than hunkering down in the Rodma Empire and being on the defensive, I’d prefer if you, Mr. Oujilide, could take the ‘initiative’ to evade. And that’s why I wanted to meet you today; it’s certainly more important than some trivial matters~”
You can’t go three sentences without picking a fight with Kephir, Nilu.
“Alright, alright, it’s not trivial at all. Just get to the point.”
Before the two girls could start arguing again, I hurriedly asked, but Nilu’s answer caught me off guard.
“Well then, ‘King,’ do you remember that Miss Rinko from the Meri United Kingdom, whom you met earlier in the Rodma Empire?”
Memories surged forth all at once; after all, the “Miss Lin Ke” that Nilu spoke of was not an ordinary background character. Whether it was her flamboyant behavior or the “mafia” she brought along, she was indeed someone special that I could not forget.
“Ah, she’s the one who speaks in a mix of broken foreign languages, right?”
“Exactly.” Nilu nodded. “In fact, it’s said that her side has recently discovered something resembling ruins. Since the Merli United Kingdom doesn’t place much importance on such antiquities, they reached out to us, hoping we could go check it out or even acquire it. Originally, I planned to send Claudilus in my stead, but now it seems… perhaps it’s more appropriate for us to go in person. This way, we can also avoid the awkwardness of those two white-haired elves showing up. After all, if we take the initiative to leave first, their chances of discovering us will be delayed a bit.”
Nilu was right.
Whether it was the Elf Sword Saint or the Pure White Nun, either of those “saints” would be enough for us to handle, let alone the fact that this time it was two elves joining forces! Until I could find a way for Kephiel and Nilu to definitely defeat the other side, since their goal was to deal with me, I shouldn’t take such risks. Following Nilu’s suggestion to slip away was the right choice.
A true man knows when to bend and when to stand firm; Kephiel and Nilu would surely understand me.
Moreover, that so-called “ruins” mentioned by Nilu was something I couldn’t overlook. After all, in the script, the appearance of such terms often represented…
【The Merli United Kingdom has fairies.】
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Everyone, a new volume has begun, and it’s clear that this volume features the Merli United Kingdom with a new map. Aside from the previously mentioned Lin Ke with her broken foreign language, new characters will also appear. Additionally, there will be more exploration of the foreshadowing that has already been established. Please look forward to it, and give it a lot of love.