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Chapter 386: Am I making a fuss over nothing?

Aize doesn't know who the ultimate victor will be in the duel between Erika and Ena Kiyoshuin.

Logically speaking, considering their respective strengths, Kiyoshuin Ena, who could borrow Susanoo's power, should have been superior and should have been able to win. However, the difference between Erica Blantri and Liliana is that she also uses cunning and strategy in battle.

Why does Liliana always call Erica a mother fox?
Because she's very cunning!

Although their strengths are clearly evenly matched, if they were to fight, Erica would usually have the upper hand, while Liliana would always be manipulated by Erica, and each time the manipulation would be done in a different way, making Liliana grit her teeth in hatred.

While Ena Kiyoshuuin is stronger than Liliana, she is more naive and her style leans more towards martial arts.

Under such circumstances, if Erika can employ some clever tactics during the battle, there is still a possibility that she can turn the tide and win.

Unfortunately, these two were just ordinary humans. While they were certainly superior compared to ordinary strongmen, they were far too insignificant in the eyes of gods or god-slayers. Even if they fought within the Seven Heroes Shrine, the commotion they could cause would be limited. It was certainly impossible for them to cause such a world-shaking event as when Aize fought against the gods. Therefore, Aize only heard some sounds of clashing swords and a few explosions, and then he knew nothing more.

When the two returned to the living room, they acted normally, as if their previous duel had never happened. It was impossible to tell who had won or lost. On the contrary, Liliana, who had witnessed everything, had a complicated look on her face, which made people smile.

Seeing that none of the three intended to explain in detail, Aize was happy to have some peace and quiet and didn't ask any questions.

Anyway, for my sake, neither of them would actually kill each other, so let them play by themselves.

It's worth mentioning that Liliana later privately approached Aze and asked him for a favor.

"My king, may I serve you as a knight?"

This was clearly provoked by Erica's words, "You are not a knight under my king's command, but a captured maid."

Her formidable rival is vying for the position of the first knight, while she can only be a maid?
How could Liliana possibly accept this?

So, she shamelessly approached Aize, hoping he could make an exception for her.

Aize didn't mind, but he still wanted Liliana to take care of the housework.

Just kidding, he punished her by making her a maid precisely because of her all-around housework skills, how could he possibly make her lose that ability?
Liliana wasn't averse to doing housework, but she insisted on doing it as a knight, not as a maid...

And so, a strange being was born, whose name is read as a knight but whose name is written as a maid.

As for the fact that this woman was only detained and punished by Aize, rather than being brought under his command, it had long been forgotten by everyone. Even the Bronze Black Cross didn't dare to utter a word and never inquired about the matter, as if they had tacitly agreed that Liliana was already his.

In short, after Aize agreed to Liliana's request, the woman left happily.

As for Yuri Mariya... well, this woman went home, seemingly to verify something, and then disappeared that very night, not returning to the office to stay overnight, as if she was engaging in some very clumsy attempt to avoid suspicion.

With Erika and Ena Kiyoshuuin nowhere to be found, and who knows what kind of trouble they might have gotten into, Aize found himself in a quiet place that night.

"It's nice to do this once in a while."

In the office bathroom, Aize was lying in the bathtub, enjoying a comfortable bath.

He rarely takes baths, but in this island nation, bathing is always a highly regarded activity, and the bathtubs here are quite large, so Aize rarely felt the urge to take a bath.

But as he soaked in the water, Aize heard a sound that shouldn't have been there.

“Everyone needs to relax sometimes, especially since you’ve just been through a divine war. I understand you, but I’ve come this close and you still haven’t noticed anything unusual… Brother, this kind of complacency is not good.”

A voice so melodious it was like heavenly music suddenly appeared in his ears, causing Aize's body to stiffen involuntarily.

Then, unsurprisingly, Aize discovered that a figure had appeared in mid-air above the bathtub and in the bathroom.

That beauty, like a celestial fairy, that voluptuous figure with skin as smooth as ice and bones as fine as jade, coupled with a voice as melodious as heaven... who else could it be but Luo Hao?
Luo Hao floated in mid-air as if boneless, looking down at Aize soaking in the bathtub, like a king looking down on the world, noble and proud.

"...Sister Cuilian?"

Aize's lips twitched slightly, and he tentatively spoke.

“It’s me.” Luo Hao still looked down at Aize. Seeing Aize’s reaction, he snorted and said, “You can’t even recognize your own sister? Anyone who dares to mistake my figure, Luo Cuilian, doesn’t exist in this world, my good brother.”

“…It’s precisely because I recognized her that I can’t believe it.” Aize was silent for a moment, then said quietly, “After all, who would have thought that their sister, whom they had only recently recognized, would suddenly appear in their bathroom?”

Moreover, he was taking a bath. However, Luo Hao completely misunderstood Aize's meaning.

"There is no place in this world that I, Luo Cuilian, cannot go." Luo Hao raised his head and said proudly, "Under the whole heaven, all land belongs to the king. My good brother, don't you even understand such a simple principle?"

Is it a question of whether or not I can go?

This is a bathroom! And someone's taking a bath here! The worst part is, it's a man!
And you, my sister Cuilian, you are a woman!
Furthermore...

"And what's with this outfit of yours?"

Aize looked at Luo Hao floating in mid-air, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly again.

At this moment, Luo Hao was not wearing the Hanfu he had worn last time, but instead wearing an extremely loose-fitting bathrobe.

The yukata was not only loose, but also made of extremely thin material, revealing almost everything that should and shouldn't be revealed. It could only barely cover some important areas, preserving its dignity as clothing.

This exposed Luo Hao's overly voluptuous and alluring figure, which made Aize quite angry.

Unfortunately, Luo Hao was completely unaware of this.

"What kind of clothing should be worn for what kind of occasion? That's what etiquette is, isn't it?" Luo Hao looked at Aize as if he were looking at an unworthy junior, and said in an lecturing tone, "Our land of China is known as the land of etiquette. My good brother, even if you have been wandering in foreign lands for many years, you should have mastered this most basic knowledge. Otherwise, you will only be laughed at and lose face as a king."

...Why do I feel that she is right even though she is talking nonsense?
Am I the one with the problem? Or is she the one with the problem?

Aize was starting to have doubts about life.

So, I was making a fuss over nothing?

Aize muttered to himself.

"Don't be discouraged. You're still young, and there's still a lot you need to learn." Seeing this, Luo Hao said considerately, "Since I call you my virtuous brother, and you call me your elder sister, I will teach you well and help you become a qualified king."

If Lu Yinghua saw Luo Hao being so considerate, he would definitely think he was going crazy.
That arrogant, self-centered, and domineering leader of the demonic sect who disregards everyone else and is quick to resort to beatings and scoldings, is actually speaking to a man so considerately and kindly—it's like the sun has risen in the west!

Luo Hao himself seemed to find it amusing, and even chuckled.

"It's really amazing to think about it. I've lived for over two hundred years, and all my old friends have passed away one after another, yet I've managed to find a younger brother in this foreign land. Life is indeed unpredictable."

Perhaps even Luo Hao herself didn't realize that her expression and tone were now very gentle, a stark contrast to her usual fierce and ruthless demeanor.

You should know that she is extremely narcissistic. People would gouge out her eyes just by looking at her body and cut off her ears just by hearing her voice. She is extremely cruel.

For some reason, Luo Hao always showed more tolerance towards Aize, a god-slayer who was both from the same hometown and a fellow countryman.

Even more so, looking at Aize soaking comfortably in the bathtub, Luo Hao suddenly had an idea and reached for his sash to untie his bathrobe.

The next second, the thin yukata fell down along her overly smooth skin, making Aize's eyes widen.

The breathtaking scenery suddenly appeared before his eyes, causing Aize to crash on the spot.

Luo Hao, however, did not care at all that her slender and graceful figure was exposed naked in front of Aize. Her beautiful body descended with gravity and, under Aize's watchful eyes, soaked in the bathtub.

“I have no brothers or sisters, and my memories of being king are long gone and I would discard them like worn-out shoes. But I have heard that very close siblings would bathe together like this.”

Luo Hao proudly showed off what he had learned from who-knows-where.

"Now, you have no secrets from me, and I am completely honest with you. Shouldn't this be considered an excellent relationship?"

...This is more than just good!
Siblings?

Is this how older sisters in this world test their younger brothers?
Which younger brother could withstand such a test?
Aize was completely speechless.

However, looking at the smug Luo Hao, Aize thought about it again and again, and after struggling for a long time, he finally decided to ignore the other party's absurd remarks and behavior.

Since we're not losing anything, why bother arguing so much?
With such a huge bargain right in front of us, how could we not take a good look at it and feel bad about this benefit?
Thinking of this, Aize confessed, and intentionally or unintentionally tried to hide his changed appearance...

(End of this chapter)