The Best Outcome Was to Get Along...

"I'm sorry! I can't agree!"

It was as though a typhoon had swept into everyone's hearts, throwing them all into disarray. Quite a few people inwardly cried out that things were going badly, then cautiously studied Kate's expression.

In such a public setting, and at a ball of this nature, Wu Yan's refusal was no different from slapping the Ai Lu Empire's royal family—and Kate—across the face, utterly humiliating them. Many had already prepared themselves for Kate's fury and for the consequences that might follow, ready to step forward and mediate.

They did not think Kate would openly fall out with Wu Yan. After all, no matter how powerful the Ai Lu Empire's royal family was, Wu Yan had Ikaros and Little Flandre, two Rank Nine powerhouses, on his side!

With the Ai Lu Empire's foundations, they might not easily offend two Rank Nine powerhouses, but they certainly would not fear them either. However, Wu Yan also had Yakumo Yukari, a Demigod Rank powerhouse whose relationship with him was unclear...

If two Rank Nine powerhouses could make the Ai Lu Empire's royal family wary, then one Demigod Rank powerhouse could make them afraid! Still, if these two sides came to blows, they would very likely be caught in the crossfire. Thus, everyone present had prepared to offer some persuasion, lest these two colossal forces truly tear off all pretense.

Unexpectedly, Kate's expression did not change much. Though his smile had faded, there was no sign that he intended to get angry. Only Princess Sylph, after hearing Wu Yan's words, fixed her icy blue eyes on him. Her gaze flickered, and no one knew what she was thinking.

"I know my decision was somewhat abrupt and difficult to accept. That is perfectly understandable..." Kate said calmly, easing the frozen atmosphere. Only