I'm in Mota, and they all want me to confess my feelings!

"That's perfect!" Lupa's eyes lit up. "There's a gladiator tournament in Cliff Harbor tomorrow afternoon. Would you be interested in coming?"

"A ring match?"

“Yes, it’s a kind of exhibition match,” Lupa explained patiently. “Unlike professional gladiatorial matches, ordinary tourists can also sign up to participate. The organizer’s intention is to allow tourists to experience the customs of the Seven Hills firsthand, so the rules are lenient and the intensity is not high. Everyone is mainly here for entertainment.”

She paused briefly, then her tone became lighter: "But the reward is no small feat! The winner this time will receive a ten-day complimentary stay in a luxury suite at the Leonidas Hotel—the most luxurious hotel in Seven Hills, with exorbitant daily costs that most people wouldn't even dare to dream of."

Duanmu Yan asked curiously, "You participated for that prize?"

“Of course not,” Lupa quickly shook her head. “Professional gladiators can’t participate in these kinds of amateur matches, otherwise the prizes would have been snapped up by local fighters long ago. I was invited by the organizers to be a guest.” She turned to the two of them and enthusiastically suggested, “Since you’re here to have fun, why not take this opportunity to experience it?”

Participate in the gladiatorial tournament?

Although Duanmu Yan was interested in gladiatorial matches, he wasn't that interested in participating in them.

He's not a war maniac; if we can sit down and talk, there's no need to resort to violence.

—Unless Duanmu Yan is too lazy to reason with them, they are not worthy of listening.

Meanwhile, Koleta, standing to the side, was gently stroking her chin, pursing her lips, and her eyes were filled with contemplation.

Winning the tournament will grant you a ten-day stay in Leonidas's luxurious suite.

Although with her financial resources, she could easily stay there for a lifetime, let alone ten days.

Moreover, Everard Bank had already arranged exclusive accommodations for them.

But then, what reason could she possibly have to continue living under the same roof as Duanmu Yan?

If she could win this championship, with the prize suite, she could naturally spend ten days and nights with Cat's Eye Stone!

Umbrella 4 Bell (7) 248 罒 And in these ten days, even the most dull block of wood should understand my intentions!

Koleta knew she had to act quickly.

Otherwise, this nominal boyfriend might actually become someone else's partner.

For example, Cantrella, that cunning woman from Fesari, acted intimately with Duanmu Yan on their very first meeting;

And the woman from Huanglong beside him, on the surface reserved and demure, but there was clearly an indescribable emotion hidden in her eyes when she looked at him.

Phoebe needs no introduction; she practically has "I love you" written all over her face.

As for Floro?

It was just a roadside path, and nobody paid any attention to it.

After the concert, Duanmu Yan and she should never have any further contact, right?

How many is that already?

Although, at present, the only real threat is Phoebe.

Fortunately, those troublesome women are all in Raguna and cannot interfere with her for the time being.

So, right now, I'm the only one left on the stage!

So, the female lead...

It has to be me!

"Okay, we'll participate."

Finally, Koleta's clear voice fell silent.

This left Duanmu Yan, who was about to politely decline, stunned, looking at her with a somewhat bewildered expression.

No, what is going on?

Why did the Second Miss participate in this "Cornered by the Ninth" competition?

Given her personality, she would never easily take action unless absolutely necessary. Why did she suddenly change her mind today?

I don't understand.

Duanmu Yan couldn't understand it.

His mind was full of questions, but he saw that Koleta looked calm and composed, as if her decision was perfectly natural.

"Really?" Lupa's eyes lit up with excitement. "The second young lady of the Motari family is participating in the competition herself! If this news gets out, the entire Cliff Harbor will probably be packed with people!"

“About this,” Coleta chimed in at the opportune moment, “I was just about to ask you a favor. Lupa, could you please keep my identity a secret for now? I… prefer a more discreet setting.”

“Understood!” Lupa understood and confidently patted her chest. “Don’t worry, Miss Koleta, since you don’t want to make a fuss, I will never tell anyone.”

"Thank you."

“It’s no big deal!” Lupa said, then suddenly patted her head as if she remembered something. “Oh right! There’s less than an hour left before the registration deadline. If you want to participate, you’d better hurry.”

"Register?" Koleta brought up the holographic interface on her terminal. "Can I use this?"

Lupa nodded, took out her own terminal, added him as a friend, and quickly sent him a link: "Just use this website and fill out the form according to the instructions."

Koleta clicked the link and carefully filled in the information. When she saw the "Team Name" section, she hesitated for a moment, then turned to Duanmu Yan: "What do you think would be a good name?"

Duanmu Yan shrugged lightly: "I'm fine with either way, it's up to you, Miss."

“Then let’s call it Brilliant.” Koleta tapped her finger and typed the name. “Our codenames will be ‘Opal’ and ‘Cat’s Eye.’ As for the other information…”

Looking at Koleta, who was unusually enthusiastic, Duanmu Yan was still a little puzzled as to why she was suddenly so eager to participate in the competition.

He turned to Lupa and asked curiously, "Speaking of which, are gladiatorial matches two against two?"

“Yes.” Lupa nodded. “Since the current governor reformed the competition format, two-person battles have become the mainstream. Of course, our Sound Skeleton partners will also be on the field together! Sound Skeletons are not only companions of the Seven Hills, but also proof of our mastery of power. Hunting it, conquering it, and coexisting with it is the first lesson for the Seven Hills.”

"Speaking of which, you two should also have a voice-over partner, right?"

A pair of voice actors?

As the second young lady of the Motari family, Koleta naturally had a collection of various audio recordings stored in her terminal.

As for Duanmu Yanyi: [This appears to be a nonsensical string of characters and words, possibly a corrupted or incomplete text.]

He lowered his head and looked at the sound marks on the back of his hand.

—It's time for Hakib to show his skills.

"Yes, I do."

"That's good."

A moment later, the elevator reached the top floor, where Lupa lived on the same floor as them, and their rooms were even next to each other.

"I never expected such a coincidence. There are so many vacant rooms in the hotel, and we've actually become neighbors." Lupa was a little surprised. "But it's good this way, it'll be much easier to keep in touch."

"Many rooms available?" Duanmu Yan keenly caught the word, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "But didn't the front desk say... the hotel is already full?"

Upon hearing this, Lupa instinctively covered her mouth with her hand and exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? It's already full? When I came this morning, there were still many empty rooms."

Koleta's cheeks flushed instantly, and she quickly interjected, "Um, it's probably because the peak tourist season has suddenly arrived! Anyway, it's getting late, let's rest first!"

She quickly swiped open the door and shoved Duanmu Yan into the room, leaving Lupa alone in the hallway, lost in thought.

"The tourist season? Isn't there still half a month left...?"

PS:

If you want to watch iKe TV, type 1.

If you want to see the Second Miss, type 2.

By the way, I still owe 15 more chapters.

Volume 1: Chapter 80 Miss Kolaita Wants Me to Confess!

The suite was more spacious and elegant than I had imagined, but for some reason, there was only one large bed in the bedroom.

Although Lupa's words had stirred a hint of doubt in Duanmu Yan's mind, he didn't delve into it. After placing his luggage in the corner, he went straight to the large sofa in the living room and sat down to try it out.

Yes, it feels soft to the touch and has moderate elasticity.

I shouldn't feel too uncomfortable sleeping here tonight.

As for why I chose the sofa—the reason is obvious.

First: The second young lady is the boss.

Second: The second young lady paid for the accommodation.

Both morally and logically, that bed should belong to her.

Although they were outwardly lovers, Duanmu Yan always clearly remembered the true nature of their relationship.

Since it was just a disguise, he would never allow himself to overstep his bounds in the slightest.

This is a question about the principle of easy zero one four cover nine nine I.

Of course, if the second young lady takes the initiative to invite you, then the issue of principle is not an issue.

but……

That kind of development shouldn't happen, right?

After all, as a proper Motari, family always occupied Koleta's entire life.

Nowadays, young girls probably don't have time to talk about love.

Meanwhile, standing in the suite's bedroom, Koleta looked at the soft, large double bed in front of her, but felt no desire to enjoy it. Instead, she was caught in a strange dilemma.

"So here's the question: how can I subtly get that blockhead cat's eye stone to willingly sleep next to me?"

Her initial goal was to get closer to Duanmu Yan, until she could change their fake relationship into a real one.

Now, the first step of the plan has been achieved.

So what's the second step?

Koleta rubbed her cool fingertips, her eyes reflecting the room's light like a clear, flowing pool of gemstones.

The sparse moonlight outside the window shone through the curtains, casting a hazy outline on her, making her appear even more graceful and serene.

Of course, she couldn't just ask Duanmu Yan to share a bed with her.

Whether it stemmed from her inner reserve or from a proactive stance that was completely out of character for her.

She simply couldn't bring herself to say those words.

not to mention……

Shouldn't Duanmu Yan be the one to say such things?

"Second miss."

A soft call came from outside the door, followed by a few knocks.

Koleta paused for a moment, then turned and walked towards the door. She gently placed her hand on the doorknob, took a deep breath, and waited until she calmed down before slowly opening the door.

Duanmu Yan stood outside the door and looked down at her: "Second Miss, I'll sleep on the sofa in the living room tonight."

The sudden announcement left the girl speechless for a moment. She subconsciously pressed her hand lightly to her chest, her eyes flickered, and the "courage" that had just gathered in her heart was ultimately suppressed by "reason".

This was ultimately not a simple dinner together, or a stroll hand in hand.

The former can be explained as a work requirement, while the latter can be attributed to a necessary performance to maintain a superficial relationship.

But if they actually share a bed, then the nature of the relationship changes.

Although, that was exactly what she wanted.

"Speaking of which, this guy just mentioned that he and Phoebe lived together back in the Rijoli Islands."

"Is it possible that they slept in the same bed?"

So, to dispel her doubts, Koleta feigned nonchalance and asked, "I thought you wanted to sleep with me. It seems you know the rules quite well. When you were with Phoebe in the Rijoli Islands, did you also sleep on the sofa?"

Duanmu Yan shook his head: "No."

Coleta: "?"

Just as her fingertips tightened slightly, Duanmuran slowly finished the sentence: "I slept on the floor."

"..."

Koleta quietly loosened the hem of her dress that she had been clutching without realizing it, and gently exhaled.

"very good."