Volume 3, Chapter 62 – A Conversation with Xue Tian’ao

Inside the magnificent greeting hall of the Red Moon Palace, nearly a hundred exquisite dishes and specialty wines from across the Ancheka Continent were being laid out upon a long dining table. Only two figures remained within the vast hall; all other servants and guards had been dismissed by Xue Tian’ao after he brought Miss Yumo inside. He did this so that no one could disturb his private world for two.

At this moment, Xue Tian’ao sat on one side of the table with a confident, handsome smile. Directly opposite him sat the stunning black-haired girl who had occupied his thoughts for days.

The girl was dressed in an exquisite, flowing black gauze gown. Her peerless face was like a work of art personally carved by the Creator, beautiful enough to make all things pale in comparison. The refined attire and subtle touch of makeup were the finishing strokes that made her look like an elf stepped out of a painting, her beauty snatching one’s very soul.

Looking at the black-haired girl quietly illuminated by the candlelight, Xue Tian’ao’s heart was filled with a sense of total infatuation.

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At the same time, on the outskirts of the Red Moon Palace, Lilian and Olivia, two members of Xue Tian’ao’s harem, had managed to pressure Toma into loosening his supervision through a mix of threats and bribes. This gave them the chance to reach a high platform nearby.

Though the two women were not strong, they could clearly see what was happening inside through the palace windows by using a “telescope” gifted to them by Xue Tian’ao. Naturally, the scene of Xue Tian’ao sharing dinner with the eldest daughter of the Blackrose Family fell into their sight.

Watching the incredibly beautiful black-haired girl, the hearts of the two women, which had only just managed to calm down, became restless and uneasy once more. Having spent much time with Xue Tian’ao, they understood part of his nature. They knew very well that although their man spoke sweet words and made spirited promises, he would likely “surrender” to the charms of this Blackrose Family young lady.

Realizing this, the two women couldn’t help but clench their fists tightly.

“That damned woman! How dare she seduce Brother Tian’ao!” Lilian, the younger one who acted like a little sister, couldn’t help but curse.

While Olivia beside her didn’t break out into direct insults, she cast a gaze filled with hostility toward the black-haired girl she had never met. “This… vixen…”

“Sister Olivia, what… what should we do? I don’t want to see another woman appear by Brother Tian’ao’s side!”

“Regarding that, I will tell my father and have him help resolve this… silently…” Olivia’s father’s goal was for her to become the Empress or an Imperial Consort. Now, the existence of Mengxi and this girl would likely drastically affect her status. While her father disliked getting involved in such matters, he would surely take action in the end!

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Hearing this, Lilian’s face instantly lit up with joy, her small eyes flashing with excitement. “If it’s Sister Olivia’s father, Lord Lockephy, he will surely be able to deal with this woman easily! For a lady from an upstart family to dare seduce our Brother Tian’ao! She must be made to pay the price!”

“Indeed…” Olivia nodded slightly without further comment, her deep purple eyes filled with jealousy and spite.

…

Yumo simply chose to ignore the jealous and slightly murderous gazes from the two women outside. After all, their strength posed no threat to her, and she couldn’t be bothered to bicker with little girls. Her attention was primarily focused on the blonde man across the table.

Xue Tian’ao.

Every time she saw this guy, Yumo’s feelings were always complicated. Unlike when she saw Mengxi, the Chosen Maiden, Yumo felt no joy when she looked at his face lately. Instead, for various reasons, she felt an unspeakable sense of disgust.

For instance, the moment she saw Xue Tian’ao this time, Yumo couldn’t help but frown.

‘What the hell is he wearing?!’

‘A rainbow rooster?!’

Looking at Xue Tian’ao’s gaudy, multicolored formal wear and the extravagant decoration behind it that resembled a peacock spreading its tail, Yumo’s azure eyes were filled with speechlessness. Her brow couldn’t help but twitch. What Yumo hated most were these kinds of garish, showy outfits. It was too vibrant… Vibrant to the point of being nauseating. Combined with that sickening, “charming” smile he always wore, it was simply ridiculous.

Furthermore, aside from the clothes, there was the food. Yumo loved good food; she not only liked making it but also enjoying it. After being a building for so long and never tasting food, she had planned to properly explore the cuisine of this different world after taking human form.

However, looking at the diverse and dazzling array of delicacies on the table, Yumo couldn’t muster any interest at all. The reason was simple.

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‘I hate sour food!’

And eighty percent of the food on the table was related to sourness!

It didn’t stop there. The palace decorations, the atmosphere, the strange perfume drifting in the air, the excessive amount of alcohol… In short, Yumo was extremely displeased with everything around her. She wondered if he was doing it on purpose. It felt like this Chosen Son was intentionally trying to irritate her. Was everything he prepared something she detested?

Already irritable, Yumo felt her displeasure rising rapidly before she had even officially started communicating with Xue Tian’ao.

‘This is so annoying…’ Yumo cursed internally.

Nevertheless, she controlled her internal dissatisfaction and put on a polite face with a forced, kind smile. When Xue Tian’ao offered a toast, Yumo gave a symbolic response and downed the wine in her glass.

‘Disgusting…’

After seeing Yumo drink the wine, Xue Tian’ao, who was slowly sipping his own, felt the corners of his mouth curl up. A look of intense expectation appeared in his blue eyes.

‘Hehe, everything is going according to plan.’ Xue Tian’ao whispered satisfied thoughts to himself.

Miss Blackrose’s attire and her behavior after taking her seat were almost identical to what Moxiao had predicted. This made Xue Tian’ao even more convinced of the reliability of Moxiao’s investigation. This candlelight dinner was something Xue Tian’ao had prepared after “thoroughly studying” Miss Yu’s preferences and habits based on the information Moxiao provided.

Whether it was his own clothing, the food on the table, or the perfume sprayed beforehand, everything was specifically prepared! Seeing all this, although she didn’t show it clearly, this lady must be overjoyed in her heart.

More importantly…

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‘She already drank it!’

Looking at the empty glass by Yumo’s small hand, Xue Tian’ao’s confidence began to swell rapidly. With the gradually accumulating favorability plus the assistance of the elixir, tonight was destined to be an unforgettable night.

After briefly fantasizing about the beautiful black-haired girl pleasuring him, Xue Tian’ao looked up at the lovely girl. To turn fantasy into reality, he still needed to put in a bit more effort.

“Miss Yu, I wonder, are you satisfied with the hospitality here?”

“Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am quite ‘satisfied’.” The black-haired girl smiled elegantly at the question. “However, Your Majesty, inviting me to dinner specifically on the eve of the Coronation Ceremony… I wonder, is there something on your mind?”

“Hahaha, it’s nothing, nothing at all. I just wanted to chat with someone from the Blackrose Family. After all, I am very curious about what kind of world the south of the continent is. Additionally, seeing Miss Yu travel from so far away, I was worried you might not be used to the local climate, so I wanted to offer my regards.”

“I see. There is no need for Your Majesty to worry; I am doing very well now.”

“Oh, that’s good. If Miss Yu encounters any problems in Sky Dome or finds anything confusing, just come to me.”

“Understood. Thank you, Your Majesty.” Yumo nodded “respectfully”.

However, just as Xue Tian’ao was about to begin his pursuit plan, the black-haired girl’s expression changed slightly. A trace of imperceptible coldness touched her smile. More importantly, she spoke first.

“Speaking of which, I do have quite a few questions I’d like to understand.”

Miss Yu, who had been quiet, suddenly speaking first caused Xue Tian’ao to blink in surprise. But as a veteran of the romantic battlefield, he quickly regained his composure.

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“Oh? Please, ask your questions.”

“Ummm, first of all, the entire Sky Dome is currently buzzing about the extraordinary relationship between you and the Chosen Maiden. To my knowledge, your harem already contains five confidantes. So, how exactly… do you view Miss Mengxi? Do you like her?”

“Hmm?” Xue Tian’ao couldn’t help but frown upon hearing this. Why was this woman suddenly asking this? And what was with that strange look in her eyes?

However, according to Moxiao’s intel, this eldest daughter was extremely possessive and devoted when it came to feelings; she wouldn’t be willing to share a man with other women. In that case, to increase her favorability, he had to first distance himself from his harem and Mengxi.

Thinking of this, Xue Tian’ao gave a “bitter” smile, as if he had been misunderstood by the world for a long time. He sighed toward the ceiling.

“Alas, Miss Yu, you misunderstand. Those so-called five confidantes are merely rumors among the commoners. My relationship with them is purely based on political marriage; our connection is ordinary, which I’m sure you can understand. As for my relationship with Miss Mengxi? That is also a rumor. According to the prophecy of the Ashurmos Church, she and I may unite in the future, but that is merely to combine our powers to save this world. While Miss Mengxi is very beautiful, I do not have those kinds of feelings for her. As for me… actually…”

Saying this, Xue Tian’ao slowly stood up and walked toward Yumo step by step. Upon reaching her side, he deliberately used a tone filled with deep affection. Following Moxiao’s advice, he imitated an “overbearing president” style, placing his hand on the back of the girl’s chair to perform a “dominant” wall-slam move.

“Miss Yu, do you know? In truth, compared to the Chosen Maiden, I truly like the kind of girl who is slightly wicked yet pure, a dark-style girl… just like you, Miss Yu~”

“…”

The moment she heard this, Yumo fell into a brief silence. Then, her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly as she replied coldly, “…You… you’re actually pretty disgusting…”

“Huh?”