novelzi Chapter 134 Interesting...
Chapter 134 Interesting...
"Luis? Why are you here?"
"I..." Luis hesitated, momentarily caught off guard. Then he blurted out something nonsensical, "I came to see the half-elf slave girl."
"Is that so?" Prince William's face lit up with sudden understanding, followed by a sly, knowing smile. "Then you should have come to me! The best half-elf slave girls in Silvermoon City are all under my care!"
Luis blinked, finding the prince's words somewhat...ridiculous.
"It's fine. I'm just browsing, really. I don't intend to buy anything," Luis said quickly, steering the conversation away. "Why are you here, Your Highness?"
"I'm investigating the Hyacinth Chamber of Commerce," Prince William said candidly. "We received a report that they've been evading taxes!"
"That's absurd! Your Highness!" Sith, the chamber's representative, exclaimed in protest. "You checked us not long ago! We're law-abiding citizens—we would never evade taxes!"
"Whether it's true or not, we'll find out soon enough." Prince William dismissed Sith's plea with a wave of his hand.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Moments later, a team of half-elf guards, as fierce as wolves and tigers, stormed forward. They grabbed Sith and carried him off into the chamber.
"My apologies, Luis. Duty calls, and I must see this through. I'm afraid I can't accompany you further."
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"It's fine, Your Highness. Go ahead and take care of your business. I'll just wander around on my own."
"Luis, I'll definitely catch up with you another time! Oh, and about the half-elf slave girl—you don't need to worry. I'll personally gift you the finest one when I'm done here!"
"No, no, that's far too kind," Luis replied, forcing a polite smile.
After bidding farewell to the overly enthusiastic prince, Luis returned to the palace on his own.
With Vera's wedding half a month away, he had little pressing to do in the meantime.
Luis decided to explore the palace grounds leisurely.
As he wandered, a familiar fragrance caught his attention.
Following the scent, Luis entered an open-air garden.
There, a sea of blood roses bloomed vividly, their fiery red petals swaying gently in the breeze.
Luis approached one of the flowers, inspecting it closely as though comparing it to the blood roses he'd seen at the Hyacinth Chamber of Commerce.
At this moment, sound of footsteps could be heard and Luis decided to hide himself.
He opened the vortex and looked at the fantasy world through the cultivation world.
It was Asmon who walked towards this garden. After arriving here he began gazing at the Blood Rose.
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A few moments later, another figure walked into the garden.
"Asmon?"
An elegant, slightly magnetic voice suddenly sounded.
Asmon smiled and turned to look at Queen Elsa, who had just arrived.
"Your Majesty!"
Queen Elsa waved her hand, signaling that Asmon need not be formal.
She walked slowly toward him, a charming smile gracing her beautiful face. "Asmon, do you also like Blood Roses?"
Asmon stood straighter but lowered his head slightly to avoid her gaze. "Yes. After all, everyone appreciates beautiful things."
"Did you know?" Queen Elsa continued, her tone soft yet intriguing. "The most beautiful Blood Roses need to be watered with blood."
By now, she was standing right beside Asmon.
After entering the room, Luis sat down in a chair. Cathy quickly poured a glass of water and offered it to him.
"My Lord, please drink some water," she said timidly.
Luis smiled at her anxious expression and waved his hand. "You don't have to be so nervous."
He pointed to the seat opposite him. "Take a seat."
Cathy obeyed, sitting down carefully. Her back remained straight, and she seemed unable to fully relax.
"How did you become a slave?" Luis asked, observing her demeanor. From her appearance and temperament, she didn't seem like the child of a slave.
"My father used to be a businessman," Cathy explained, her voice trembling. "But he went bankrupt and sold me to pay off his debts." Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke.
'A cliché story,' Luis thought. 'How much of it is true or false, I wonder?'
Still, he couldn't ignore the pitiful sight before him.
"How long have you been with Prince William?" Luis continued.
"I was sold to him today," Cathy replied softly.
Luis leaned back, considering her words, then said, "Come here."
Cathy immediately stood and approached him.
"Closer," he instructed.
She took another hesitant step forward.
Suddenly, Luis stood up, startling her.
They were now very close, and Luis deliberately leaned in, his face mere inches from hers.
Cathy seemed to realize something, and her delicate face turned bright red.
Luis' masculine presence unsettled her, leaving her mind completely blank.
At that moment, Luis suddenly asked, "What's your last name?"
"My last name..." Cathy snapped back to her senses, her eyes widening. Quickly, she corrected herself. "Sir, I am just a slave. How could I have a last name?"
"Not even before you became a slave?"
Cathy shook her head. "My Lord, I was just a commoner before."
Luis smiled coldly, clearly unconvinced.
Her instinctive reaction moments ago had betrayed her.
In this world, only nobles were allowed to have surnames. If Cathy had truly been a commoner, she wouldn't have naturally mentioned having a last name.
Luis' mind raced. Could Cathy belong to the Miller family? Or perhaps the Rutte family?
It wouldn't be unheard of for families to sell one of their own into slavery to infiltrate their enemies as a spy.
But another possibility struck Luis—Cathy might not be tied to the Millers or Ruttes at all. She could be from a Hidden Family.
Luis leaned back and gave a dismissive wave. "You can go now."
"Yes, My Lord." Cathy looked at Luis with a pitiful expression before turning and running out, as skittish as a frightened deer.
Luis watched her retreating figure, a thoughtful smirk playing on his lips.
His plan could definitely be improved.
Cathy, Queen Elsa, Millers, Asmon...
This place was becoming far more interesting.