Chapter 11: Perception
Yuehai looked at the incredibly handsome blond man in front of her, cursing inwardly. Bastard! You cut me and robbed me, and now you expect me to thank you as my savior?
Disgusting!
“You’re the knight who saved me from the villain’s hands at that time, right? Once again, I am extremely grateful to you, sir.”
“No… It’s nothing significant.” Claude appeared very nervous, biting his tongue twice in succession.
Yuehai sneered inwardly at the strange guy and then shifted her gaze to Laogeri. She had been feeling uncomfortable all along since earlier, and it seemed like this guy had triggered something.
Seeing Yuehai shift his gaze towards Laogeri, Leia immediately introduced.
“This is Lord Laogeri, the chief steward of the Duke’s Mansion, the chief mage, and the swordmaster instructor.”
Just from the weighty title of the elder, Yuehai could sense his profound depth. Although she didn’t know how powerful a strong person could be in this world, it should be comparable to the kind of behemoth she encountered previously as Tyr.
It might seem like a fairy tale, but Yuehai’s intuition told her that this old man named Laogeri, if he wanted to kill her, could probably crush her into powder as easily as being stepped on by that monstrous beast.
Moreover, this feeling was becoming increasingly real, not just an illusion. Yuehai felt that if she continued to look at this old man, her own sanity might collapse.
Seeing Yuehai trembling and unable to speak, Claude furrowed his brow slightly and whispered to Laogeri.
“Grandpa Laogeri, why did you initiate perception? This is not something a delicate woman can endure.”
“I’m truly sorry, I inadvertently unleashed it.” Laogeri quickly retracted the invisible pressure and bowed slightly to Yuehai.
“As a steward, it’s my duty to thoroughly understand the strength of everyone in the mansion, to prevent any suspicious individuals from sneaking in. That’s why I went beyond and used perception to probe your mental strength. Please forgive my impudence, Miss Yuehai.”
“No, it’s understandable.” Yuehai managed a weak smile, but her forehead was beaded with sweat. It was obvious that her current state was already pushing her physical limits. If she were still Tyr, it might have been easier, as their basic physical constitutions differed. Leia couldn’t just stand by and watch. She helped Yuehai back onto the bed and wiped away her sweat with a handkerchief.
“Well… uh, Miss Yuehai, it’s best that you’re unharmed. It’s getting late today, so Laogeri and I will take our leave now. We’ll see you tomorrow. Leia, please take good care of Miss Yuehai, and if anything happens, let us know immediately.”
Claude awkwardly tugged on Laogeri’s sleeve, then hastily left with Laogeri as if fleeing. They didn’t even wait for Yuehai’s response. If his subordinates saw him in such a panicked state, they might be utterly shocked.
Naturally, Leia had never seen the young master leave in such a dejected manner. For a moment, only the empty space remained, and the atmosphere between the two became somewhat awkward.
Yuehai patted her chest, still reeling from the scare earlier. She had thought she was going to be crushed, but she ended up being tightly squeezed by Laogeri’s whatever-it-was sense without even realizing it.
Seeing Yuehai’s lingering fear, even though she felt a bit irritated for some reason, Leia couldn’t bring herself to leave like that and could only say.
“Um, Yuehai, it’s already dark outside. Why don’t we rest first? Mr. Laogeri is also considering the Duke’s mansion’s interests. Please don’t take it to heart. We can discuss the details later when you’re feeling better. How does that sound?”
“It’s okay. You’re my lifesavers. Mr. Laogeri was just doing his job. I won’t take it to heart. So, Miss Leia, see you tomorrow.”
Yuehai was truly tired. After all, having to multitask had drained much of her energy, and she had little left to deal with this beautiful lady. However, Leia blinked her watery eyes gently and softly said.
“Yuehai, who said I’m going to rest elsewhere?”
“Huh?”
“What do you mean?”
Before Yuehai could react, Leia had already taken a swift step forward and pushed the girl sitting on the bed. Clothes quickly came off, startling Yuehai, who hastily covered her flushed face with a blanket. However, her blushing wasn’t due to shyness but rather the unexpected stimulation from the other party’s unexpectedly large jade peaks.
“Haha, Yuehai, you’re so cute! Alright, today, let your big sister Leia spoil you.”
“No, wait, Miss Leia…”
“Don’t wait. Watch this move of mine.”
“Ah… no, that’s… ah…”
“Wow, Yuehai, how do you take care of your skin? It’s so good. I can hardly bear to exert any force.”
This… this is downright shameless! Yuehai felt a surge of energy, as if waves were about to gush out from her nostrils at any moment. Right now, all she could think was that this feeling of being flirted with wasn’t too bad… In fact, she could even say that she had taken advantage of the situation. Haha, just thinking about it softened Yuehai’s entire face. However, just as the girl was basking in her own satisfaction, suddenly, a tingling sensation spread throughout her body.
“Wait, wait a moment, Miss Leia, where are you touching!”
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“I must say, Tyr, although I was indeed extraordinary when demonstrating my martial arts skills, my charisma was unmatched,” Kaming said, with his pincers crossed in front of him in a somewhat self-admiring manner.
“But you don’t need to look so flushed and excited, panting like a bull. Look at you, even your nose is bleeding. Just calm down a bit.”
Indeed, Tyr’s face was flushed red, and anyone who saw him would think he had irreversibly overdosed on stimulants.
“Wait, do you mean to say you’re interested in me?” Kaming took two steps forward, looking frightened and apprehensive, which only served to exacerbate Tyr’s embarrassment.
“Pah! Mr. Kaming, please don’t mind my reaction. Please continue teaching me martial arts.”
“It’s over.”
“What? What do you mean it’s over?”
“The demonstration is over,” Kaming said, waving his pincers in a dissatisfied manner as he looked at Tyr.
“How thorough do you want an explanation from a deity to be? Ponder it yourself.”
