Chapter 175 Chapter 175: 111, Really?
Chapter 175: 111, Really?
"Come on, come on, everyone, take a seat inside. The courtyard is spacious, no need to crowd."
W led the group, doing her best to maintain order.
Fortunately, Kevin's residence in Gouwu had undergone a small-scale expansion during his time living there.
Moreover, everyone who could come here possessed the most basic manners, so things didn't descend into chaos.
"Wow, boss, look! A Wendigo!"
Exusiai had only seen related records in her textbooks back at the Laterano school. She never expected to encounter one here today.
Staring at the tall "giant," her eyes were practically overflowing with curiosity.
"Go on, go on, stop staring. If you offend someone later, I won't clean up your mess."
Emperor distanced himself from his silly girl with disdain. Why so easily startled? As if she'd never seen the world before.
Getting too close would be quite unbecoming.
And, tsk tsk tsk, these "people" attending the banquet were all quite interesting.
"Hehe."
Exusiai scratched her head. She didn't take her boss's words to heart.
He said he wouldn't clean up after his employees, but the one who was most protective of his own was clearly the boss himself.
"A lively young girl is a good thing. You needn't be too harsh."
An elderly man dressed in black and red robes said cheerfully to Emperor.
"It's not you, old thing, who has to deal with the aftermath. Easy for you to talk without having to bear the burden."
Emperor had met the Grand Tutor a few times before. It couldn't be helped; Yan wasn't wilderness, nor was it a tiny country like Siracusa.
For beings like them, even if Yan didn't actively suppress them, necessary records were still essential.
"Girls, aren't you all tired of being constantly invited for tea at the L.G.D.?"
"Well now, the person with the highest official position in all of Yan is standing right before you. With his order, you could even walk sideways through the L.G.D. in the future."
In response to Emperor's words, the Grand Tutor merely shook his head with a faint smile:
"Yan has its own national laws, which cannot be shaken in the slightest. In this regard, even I am no exception."
The biggest official in all of Yan?
Exusiai wasn't familiar with Yan's official positions, but he should be higher-ranked than Officer Ch'en, right?
"Hic~, does the Grand Tutor also have such refined interests?"
A lazy voice interjected into their conversation, every word seemingly permeated with a strong smell of alcohol.
"Though I cannot compare to Miss Ling's carefree ease, I can still spare this bit of time."
The Grand Tutor stood with his hands behind his back. His weathered, turbid eyes looked no different from those of an ordinary old man.
"Vigorous in old age, admirable, admirable."
As if her lapels still carried the dust of Shangshu, Ling cheerfully dangled a wine gourd from her tail. After a simple greeting to the few of them, she headed into the inner courtyard.
Please, she was "family" living here.
She was different from these "guests" outside.
Thinking this, her originally slightly tipsy steps seemed to become a bit lighter.
On such a joyous day, she had to drink her fill.
"Father, this way."
"Yelena, perhaps I shouldn't have come here."
FrostNova supported Patriot. It's worth mentioning that Patriot had changed into a set of light armor today and had restrained his aura considerably.
In truth, if not for Kevin's insistence on inviting him, he hadn't planned to come here.
After all, his presence was truly incompatible with a joyous occasion like a wedding.
"Old stubborn one, don't talk nonsense..."
"FrostNova, Mr. Patriot, please come sit here."
Amiya waved to them. At those two tables were not only the Doctor but also Rhodes Island's elite operators.
The two took their seats.
"I have heard of your deeds in Londinium. Commendable, successor of the Demon King."
Patriot sat very upright. The wooden chair beneath him creaked under the strain.
"Ah? Mr. Patriot."
Amiya was about to say something but was stopped by Patriot raising his hand.
He had already left Kazdel under Her Highness Theresa's witness back then.
In principle, he no longer had any standing to discuss anything further with Amiya. Consider it just an old man's spontaneous thoughts.
"W, why aren't they out yet?"
Anton played boredly with her chopsticks. She was waiting so long the flowers were about to wilt.
"Kazdel profanity—"
Hearing Anton's urging, W's face darkened. She was just about to show this woman what aggression meant.
But remembering what day it was today, she forcefully swallowed the words that came to her lips.
"Hurry hurry hurry, all you know is to hurry. Why don't you go get married instead?"
"111, really? There's such a good thing?"
"Go die somewhere else!"
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Inner courtyard. Unlike the bustle outside, it was quite quiet inside.
"Just wear this?"
Kevin wore a pure black suit with a celebratory flower pinned in his chest pocket.
There were no excessive embellishments; it relied entirely on his demeanor and physique to carry the look.
"Mhm, according to what Eden said, it's fine."
Xi nodded. She frowned slightly; the brush in her hand felt somewhat useless.
Eden had said that if possible, she should help Kevin apply some light makeup.
But no matter from which angle she looked, the man before her was already perfect. Usually, perhaps overshadowed by his aura, it wasn't apparent.
But upon careful observation, Xi only discovered one thing—flawless!
"Forget it."
She sighed and put down the brush in her hand.
It was rare for her to feel a bit of anticipation; just thinking about applying makeup on Kevin was interesting.
As for why the makeup tool was a brush?
Heh, she usually used this herself. Wasn't it more convenient than those ordinary people's stuff?
"Well now, did the sun rise from the west today? Little sister Xi actually has such enthusiasm, personally applying makeup for someone?"
Ling pushed the door open with a smile. In just this short while, the smell of alcohol on her had completely vanished.
Coming to a banquet drunk would be inappropriate after all.
"I lack the ability."
Might as well let Kevin go with his natural face. Xi compromised.
"But you came back from Shangshu; are you running out of wine again?"
She retorted coldly, not holding back just because Ling was her sister.
"The wines of Shangshu, though rich and mellow, ultimately fall short compared to what Kevin gifted."
Ling closed her eyes as if reminiscing.
"Moreover, with today's joyous atmosphere as an accompaniment, I believe it won't disappoint."
"Lovers achieving their union; congratulations, congratulations."
The taste of this celebratory wine is likely quite different. Ling smiled and cupped her hands towards Kevin.
"Thank you. Wine—there's plenty."
Kevin nodded.
"Don't bother with this drunkard. The auspicious hour is almost here; let's go."
Xi said irritably.
...
Outer courtyard,
"They're coming out."
The sharp-eyed Scout was the first to spot the newlyweds.
"Where? Where?"
Anton curiously craned her neck. Not just her; everyone's gaze focused on one point.
Under the watchful eyes of all, a pair whose radiance seemed capable of stealing all the world's light slowly approached.
i wanna cry tears of joy. all of the flamechasers would be proud (including dr mei)