68. Is that how you lick a lollipop?

Previously, the three major families, including Rinka, had a “negotiation” with the Pigg family, and results came swiftly: with the help I provided, Rinka, who had taken full advantage, wasn’t weak enough to not utilize her advantage. She quickly dispatched her subordinates to seize the opportunity while the Pigg family was in chaos after their sudden demise, and the new head of the Pigg family didn’t even know who was in charge. They took control of the territories held by the Pigg family, as well as the so-called “federations” within the kingdom.

Thus, from the kingdom’s perspective, these past few days were the most chaotic moments for the Meri United Kingdom, and Rinka naturally couldn’t afford to be idle: even if she was merely a nominal head, she was still seen as the “head” by others, and taking over the territory required her personal presence. For me, this was just the right “opportunity.”

I also requested to accompany Rinka as she visited various “federations” within the Meri United Kingdom, while also inquiring and searching for information on the main storyline in the script—the “bloodline left by the white-haired elves.” Rather than waiting foolishly at Rinka’s home, I preferred to take the initiative and seek changes in the script.

A few days later, at this moment.

I was following Rinka’s “negotiation team,” accompanying her to one of the “federations” within the Meri United Kingdom.

“The so-called ‘federation’ is essentially a territory within the kingdom that is under the actual control of a certain family. Hmm~ For you people from the Great Ying Empire, it might be better to call it a noble fief~”

Sitting in the carriage, Rinka was starting to resemble a grand leader.

If she weren’t busy sipping coffee while rambling on about the introduction to me, I think she might have had a bit more presence.

“As long as we deal with the local authority here with a firm attitude, ordinary citizens of the Meri United Kingdom won’t care who the upper management becomes. After all, for them, it’s just a change of the head of the local underworld~”

After finishing her speech, Lin Ke cautiously glanced over at me.

After all, her words just now were not merely a boastful introduction to me; they were also… a report to the true head of the Degula family—Blood Fairy Yaseroth.

This fairy, who had given up her “Queen of the Night” life of hiding during the day, was now nestled on my thigh, treating me like a human chair as she sought to “find her bloodline.”

“Home, the head of the family, so that means the matter of reclaiming territory went smoothly~”

Since it was daytime, upon hearing Lin Ke’s response, Rose’s only reaction was to briefly open her eyes, then shift to a more comfortable position and continue lounging on me. As for whether she actually absorbed Lin Ke’s words in her half-asleep state, I had no idea.

By the way, thanks to my arrangements, Ke Fei Er and Ni Lu were occupied with other tasks, preventing the two big shots from witnessing this scene that would undoubtedly make them jealous.

After staring at her own head of the family for a while, Lin Ke suddenly snapped back to reality and lifted her head.

“Of course, Mr. Oujili De, while reclaiming territory, I also have people searching for any traces of the fairy bloodline. However, um… how should I put it, this is really like looking for a needle in a haystack.”

She clasped her hands together, looking at me with a pleading expression that clearly said “help me.”

“So, could you possibly… ask the head of the family for any clues regarding this? It would make the search much easier. Just asking about it is really a no-way~”

【Lin Ke seeks help from Oujili De.】

The script appeared, and Lin Ke’s reason for seeking help was simple: she didn’t dare to speak casually in front of the head of the family. As for me, I had no such reservations; I directly poked Rose’s face, waking the fairy from her half-dream.

“Rose, did you hear that? If you know any clues about the ‘bloodline,’ hurry up and tell Lin Ke. I’m eager to find it.”

However, Rose’s response was merely an impatient glance in my direction.

“Doesn’t matter~ After all, if something can be found, it will be found; if it can’t, it never will. Lin Ke, don’t let your own inefficiency in completing tasks become a burden on our requests, okay? It makes you look really foolish! If outsiders see this, the family’s dignity and face will be ruined because of you!”

This bear-like midget…

You were the one who insisted on coming along, yet now you’re struggling with jet lag, yawning all day, and treating me like a bed to cling to for sleep, only to complain about not knowing any clues? Did you come along for a vacation? Don’t be a nuisance, you little brat!

Then, as Rose turned inward with Lin Ke’s immediate apology in the background, she rolled over, tugged at my arm, and began to lick the wound I had accidentally cut earlier on my finger, making a prprpr sound. Is this instinctual for a Blood Fairy? This midget’s “tongue skills” were quite impressive, with occasional slurping sounds.

Just as I was about to scold her, the next scene that appeared in my mind made me sigh and give up.

“Then, looking at Lin Ke, who was slightly blushing due to Rose’s actions towards me.”

It seems that from Lin Ke’s perspective, the Rose nestled against me wasn’t just licking my fingers, but rather seemed to be licking…

Cough, cough! No, no, what lewd thoughts am I having so early in the morning?

“Lin Ke, you can go ahead and get busy. You don’t need to worry about us.”

With my reminder, and Rose turning back to give a sharp glare, in the next moment, Lin Ke was already hurriedly preparing to escape with her coffee cup.

“Y-yes, I’m sorry! I’ll go negotiate first! I’ll return to the convoy afterward! Um… is three, three hours enough!?”

I don’t know! I’ve never tried!

As Lin Ke rushed out in a panic, I pulled Rose, who was clinging to me, away a bit. I watched her huff in displeasure.

“Hmph, you can’t even read the room. Even dogs can sense their owner’s mood…”

“Alright, have a little mercy on the servant.”

In the next moment, Lin Ke yawned and straightened up. With her departure, the “Supreme Commander’s vehicle” now became a space for just me and Rose. With the decent soundproofing of this vehicle, I finally had the chance to ask the questions I hadn’t been able to earlier.

“Go on, what is it that you can’t tell me in front of Lin Ke?”

The script indicated: [Rose deliberately drove Lin Ke away]. This meant that regarding the “bloodline matter,” Rose, who surely knew something, wanted to tell me privately.

Since this little fairy insisted on it, I might as well create a suitable occasion to seek more details about the “main storyline” from her. Because…

[Rose knows about the white-haired elf’s bloodline.]

This fairy, who has existed since the era of the white-haired elves, certainly didn’t just serve as the “Queen of the Night” for so many years without reason.