Four Split Personalities

Ten minutes later,

"So here’s the thing..."

Double Leaf, who had shifted her position at some point, was now sitting diagonally behind Motan with her legs crossed. Her tiny body seemed to have shock absorbers as there wasn’t a single bump affecting her. She rested one hand on Motan’s shoulder and while turning her head towards the direction of Sālāmù’ēn, she absent-mindedly asked, "I just realized, you didn’t actually say goodbye to that Vampire, did you?"

"Blood Seeker."

Motan casually corrected her and then shrugged, "No need for that, I already told Laisa in advance that I’d return to Sālāmù’ēn after a while to join her, and head back to her old home in the City of Freedom. If I unfortunately die out there, the Gold Coin Commerce Association’s certificate will be enough to keep her well provided for, for a hundred years or so."

Double Leaf snorted with laughter and hummed, "You’re quite responsible, huh? Giving away a huge amount of money that could put you on the leaderboard just like that."

"Not exactly, Laisa can’t really get rid of me."

Motan flicked the reins and said lightly, "Don’t forget I’m a player. Even if I die accidentally, I can still find her again by creating a new character. Just by sharing a few secrets only the two of us know, I’ll have both her and the money back under my control in no time."

Double Leaf didn’t doubt his words but asked inquisitively, "I’ve always been curious why you value her so much. If it’s just for a bodyguard, Miss Laisa’s strength is not that impressive. With your capabilities, you could become stronger than her in no time. Or is it that you want to exploit the system, see if there’s a way to have some R-rated fun with her?"

"It’s not as complicated as you think."

Motan shook his head, and said earnestly, "It’s just because she has large breasts."

"I flick!"

Double Leaf flicked the back of Motan’s head vigorously with her middle finger and then leaned back against him, pouting unhappily: "Being small has its advantages too..."

It had to be said, this scene was really quite charming.

"No, think about it..."

Motan tilted his head in thought, and assertively said, "Assuming we had a child someday, wouldn’t they suffer from malnutrition?"

Double Leaf rolled her eyes and huffed, "Breasts get bigger during breastfeeding, you know."

Motan unconsciously visualized it and then shivered, chuckling awkwardly, "I just pictured a very bad scenario, let’s change the topic."

"If you can’t handle the conversation, just say it."

The girl scoffed coldly and leisurely said, "Then let’s continue discussing what inappropriate ideas you might have about that Vampire. Speak the truth or shut up, stop beating around the bush."

Motan was silent for a while before he finally spoke, "There’s nothing serious, I just hope to verify some thoughts through her."

"That sounds somewhat unethical."

"That’s why my conscience has been in torment lately."

"Heh heh, is that so..."

"Ha ha, yes indeed..."

"So, what about that Priest from the Sun Sect?"

Double Leaf didn’t pursue further but casually brought up Little Ai whom she had seen a few times, "Why did you let her move with the main forces?"

"You said it yourself, she’s a Priest, naturally she’s there to save lives."

Motan replied nonchalantly.

Double Leaf completely ignored him.

After another bout of silence, Motan was the first to break it, "When does our cooperation officially end?"

Double Leaf paused briefly, then cheerily asked, "Scared?"

"Hell yeah, if there’s no preparation, and if Bafi Marshal dies suddenly, you turning against me on the spot and blasting me to ashes would be troublesome." Motan admitted sheepishly, shaking his head, "You probably have the same concerns, so it’s better to make it clear first."

The girl replied offhandedly without hesitation, "Then, let’s wait until you leave Sālāmù’ēn the next time. It’s impossible to wait for His Highness’s coronation anyway."

"Yeah, he really is a bit too naive..."

"Uh... wait! Where do you think you’re going?!"

"Checking out the scenery."

"Check your mom, hurry up and chase to the west!"

"Fine fine, west it is."

"You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you?"

"Just kidding~"

"The hell are you walking back again!"

"You don’t understand anything."

...

Game Time PM23:19

Shaven Empire, Capital Telon, Sin Duke’s Manor

The lavish banquet had just concluded, and one by one, influential nobles bid farewell to their host in a refined manner. They left the brightly lit main hall, boarded their carriages one after another, and departed. Although many wished the pleasant moments could last longer, since Sin Duke was still injured, everyone considerately left after he evidently showed signs of fatigue.

Having rather firmly escorted the companion, who had wanted to personally see off the guests, back to their room, the lady in a black evening gown named Silent Prayer hurried back. She stood at the door and bid farewell to each guest who had not yet managed to leave.

"Dao En."

Double Leaf slightly adjusted her dazzling silver hair and softly said to the middle-aged man standing beside her, "Cassana came alone, please see her out."

He immediately nodded and bowed to the young lady in a snow-white dress, saying, "It would be my pleasure to assist you."

"Ah... um, that’s not necessary, Sister Silent Prayer."

The only daughter of the Earl, who had come alone to the banquet, hurriedly waved her hand and said in a low voice, "I can go back by myself."

"Safety first, my dear sister, especially since you are so beautiful."

Double Leaf gently took her hand and smilingly said, "This was specifically requested by someone who likes to act tough, insisting that someone see you safely home."

The girl with soft black hair immediately blushed, lowered her face, and stammered, "Lord Sin Duke, he... I... I understand. Please, then, trouble this... this Mr. Housekeeper."

"It’s my honor."

The newly promoted Housekeeper Dao En smiled warmly, walked behind Cassana, and slightly nodded at Double Leaf, "Rest assured, as long as old Dao En is alive, no one can harm the beautiful Lady Cassana."

Double Leaf burst into soft laughter and blinked, "Don’t be so serious, Dao En. We all know how safe Telon is. Sending Cassana home is just because your master and I are too worrisome."

"You are also my master."

Dao En shrugged his shoulders.

Cassana’s face darkened imperceptibly beside him.

"What...what are you saying..."

Double Leaf’s cheeks reddened slightly as she glared at Dao En and then gently squeezed Cassana’s hand, "Take care on your way."

"Sister Silent Prayer, I..."

The young lady stared blankly at the beautiful Dark Elf standing before her under the moonlight, which was suffocatingly stunning. Under those gentle red eyes, she shyly lowered her head, "May I come back again?"

Double Leaf smiled lightly and cheerfully replied, "Of course, I will definitely inform you the moment that fellow recovers."

"Ah, thank... thank you, Sister Silent Prayer."

The noble girl exclaimed in delight, her smile widening, "I trust you will take good care of Lord Sin Duke. Well, I must be going now."

"Take care on your way."

"Mhm!"

...

Not until Cassana and Dao En’s figures disappeared into the night did Double Leaf silently sigh and turn around to enter the mansion.

Two minutes later, in the study.

"He’s gone."

Double Leaf casually shut the door and quietly spoke to Mo, who was reclining quietly by the window. "The final payment for The Fangs of the North Wind is settled. Their several officers will stay in Trun for the coming four days."

"Mhm."

Mo nodded, asking nonchalantly, "What’s the reaction from Konda Territory?"

"The martial law is still not lifted."

"Neither Galahad nor Galos have received any news, right?"

"Mhm, the Emperor and Duke Fossai, who secretly returned to the capital, have locked down the information."

"I see. Then, the plan remains unchanged."

"Alright, it won’t be too long of a wait."

"Let’s hope so."

"By the way, Cassana asked me to take good..."

"I still have some things to handle, let’s leave it at that."

"Care for some coffee?"

"..."

"Silence means consent. How about trying the Black Snow beans today?"

"As you wish."

Chapter 512: The End