Four Split Personalities

"Hehe~ you really do have a soft spot for women, don’t you? Are you not planning to trick Miss Mora into bed after all?"

"Of course I’m not, because I no longer see the need to continue playing this game, right?"

"That’s true. Then please allow me to take my leave first, Your Highness."

"Go ahead."

...

Game Time PM18:14

Sālāmù’ēn, Red Court

"Hey, Mr. Leven, I’m here to bother you again."

Dressed in a white robe, Motan appeared at the entrance of the courtyard with a beaming smile, waving at the fox head housekeeper who was chatting with several Fire Claw warriors: "Where’s the little one?"

Leven cleared his throat and then showed a polite smile to the ’wandering Bard’: "Hello, Mr. Anthony, Lady Double Leaf is in the study. Would you like me to take you there?"

"No need, it’s too much hassle."

Motan shook his head slightly and confidently walked in the opposite direction of the study, patting Leven on the shoulder as he passed by: "You really have more and more of a housekeeper’s demeanor these days."

"Uh?"

The latter was stunned for a moment before remembering that he was indeed the Minister of Internal Affairs for the Fire Claw Territory.

Since when had he, who had once been wholeheartedly dedicated to contributing to his domain, become like this?

Talking and chatting with warriors every day, going to the Mages’ Guild to find Double Leaf, having tea and playing chess with Kasi every day, going to the streets to buy pastries for Double Leaf, dealing with various minor matters as instructed every day, directly consulting Double Leaf when encountering trouble, sneaking off to fish in the canal when finding time to slack off, being precisely caught and brought back by someone sent by Double Leaf, discussing the next day’s menu with the cook every day, delivering late-night snacks to Double Leaf at night...

What the hell is this all about?!

Had he completely fallen into the role of a housekeeper?!

Where had the Leven gone who used to strategize and fully manage all the internal affairs of the Fire Claw Territory?

Whenever there was a matter that required a bit of thought, he handed it directly to Lady Shuangye, whenever he was uncertain about something, he went to ask Lady Shuangye, whenever he received any news, he reported it to Lady Shuangye without thinking, even if a brick in the yard cracked, he instinctively sought Lady Shuangye’s advice on what to do!

Had his promising young self prematurely devolved into a pig?!

No, that’s not right! Even if I did devolve, it should be into a fox, right?

Not just me, even Kasi has gotten chubbier by two sizes in this period!

What have we all been through?!

...

As Leven stood rooted to the spot as if struck by lightning, Motan had already been pointed in the right direction by a Fire Claw warrior who couldn’t stand to watch anymore and made his way smoothly to the front of the study.

"Roll in."

The languid voice of the girl came from inside.

And then Motan rolled into the room with a stylish somersault.

"I don’t remember ever training you to be so obedient."

Double Leaf gave Motan a sideways glance from the lounge chair, conjured a breeze that closed the study door, and then struggled to sit up: "I thought you’d become addicted to flirting with that Vampire, forgetting all about the serious stuff."

Motan sat down on the round table in front of the girl, blew her a seductive wink, and spoke tenderly, "It’s the same when I flirt with you~"

"So by that logic, I should feel honored, huh?"

Double Leaf lay back down, lifted her little foot and heavily ’thudded’ it onto Motan’s leg, asking listlessly, "How do you plan to deal with the daughter of Sak • Frith?"

Motan grinned and responded without a second thought, "Brainwash + Light Genji Project, turn her into a drooling tool that only knows how to follow orders."

"Honestly, I’ve already become very clear on just how much of a scumbag you are."

Double Leaf hummed disdainfully, then took off her glasses and wiped them gently with the corner of her garment, "So, what exactly do you plan to do?"

Motan yawned, carefully pinching the girl’s slender ankle within the system’s red lines, "Probably find a friend to take her away from the Violet Empire. Considering that snake does have some ability, I’m planning to send the little miss to Sky Pillar Mountain. They should be fine with an extra mouth to feed."

Double Leaf raised her eyebrows, chuckling, "Oh, I never expected that beyond the Cloud Traveler Inn, you had connections even in a place like Sky Pillar Mountain."

"You flatter me, you flatter me."

Motan immediately waved his hand, shaking his head shyly, "I am much more influential in this game than you imagine."

To his surprise, Double Leaf didn’t counter as usual, but after a few seconds of silence, she nodded in agreement, "It seems to be the case, I have to admit that now you have the bigger advantage."

"How so?"

Motan whistled, casually slapping the girl’s feet off his knees, "You are a renowned individual, and if you wished, you could squash me as easily as you would squash a flea. How can you not have the advantage?"

Double Leaf sat up from the oversized lounge chair, hugging her knees and said, "You appeared before me at the best time with the most valuable bargaining chip. All this can’t just be explained by coincidence or by that provocation of mine. And my primary goal at this moment is not to kill you, but something much more difficult. Plus, I made a few foolish mistakes at the start. This has led to an inevitable outcome..."

"Oh? And what might that outcome be?"

Motan, sitting on the table, crossed his legs and looked at her with a smile.

"Because I know how formidable you are, based on the premise mentioned, I would inevitably agree to the ’cooperation’ you proposed."

Double Leaf stared unblinkingly into Motan’s eyes, speaking solemnly, "Moreover, I would make numerous concessions on that premise, such as using the Fire Claw’s position and stance to lay the groundwork for communication with other families on your behalf, and because of concerns about the power behind you... Ah, it’s that second prince who keeps a low profile. Out of consideration for him, I would play along with most of your acts, giving you as much, if not more, stage time. Before that prince ascends, I not only can’t kill you, I even have to ensure your safety, and offer you all conveniences through the resources at my disposal. That is the inevitable outcome."

Clap clap clap~

Motan applauded, grinning slyly, "Exactly, to put it simply, I’ve been using you from the start. And for some widely known reasons, even if you guessed my intentions right from the beginning, you would have to brace yourself and go along with it, because you can’t risk what this unstable element might provoke."

"Although I really don’t want to admit it, the fact is the fact..."

Double Leaf sighed, shaking her head slightly in helplessness, "You have been on invincible ground from the beginning."

"Perhaps, but..."

Motan shrugged noncommittally, speaking leisurely, "What interests me more now is why you would break the unspoken rules and speak out. Even if that prince has already come into the limelight, there’s no conflict of interest among us. Having agreed on a game pause, I also have no plans to unilaterally tear off the facade, so what reason prompted you to clarify things?"

Double Leaf suddenly smiled, "Because I’ve seen enough, and it’s time to probe your depths. Simply put, I want to ask...what exactly is your ultimate goal?"

"Why don’t you guess?"

Motan, of course, did not give a straight answer.

"I can’t guess."

Double Leaf spread her small hands frankly, stating, "But I can pretty much confirm that you did not come for me. Perhaps there was a little element of observing me up close, but like me, you probably set your sights on the Marshall Family, right?"

Motan neither confirmed nor denied but merely asked indifferently, "What makes you think so?"

"Apart from the parts already mentioned, something suddenly comes to mind..."

Double Leaf looked intently at Motan, asking word by word, "Do you still remember the first ’game’ we played not long after the game was launched?"

"The one where we chatted about underwear, right~"

Motan nodded with a chuckle, exclaiming, "As fresh as if it were yesterday."

"The last ’question’ you sent that day was: ’In your area, there is the selling of slaves,’ no doubt, it was a declarative sentence, not a question at all."

"Oh~"

"Give me a clear answer, Tan Mo!"

Double Leaf stood up, looking coldly at the old acquaintance in front of her...

"Did you have anything to do with the Fenrir Team accident?"

Chapter 475: End