The Subtle Feeling of "Something Missing"

Guh...

Ying can call Liu Bai "brother-in-law," but what does he call Liu Bai?

Godfather? Stepfather? Uncle?

Damn it... the little fox's swearing is so foul—but unfortunately, I can't swear now.

Looking at it this way, her best option is actually to call Liu Bai "husband"?

... Although she was very reluctant to admit it, the play between Liu Bai and Kitsune Saiguu early in the morning did indeed arouse her.

It's decided!

One day I'll make Kitsune Saiguu kneel on the ground and call me "Imperial Consort"!

Achoo!

"Kitsune Saiguu, have you caught a cold?"

"I feel like someone's talking about me behind my back..." Kitsune Saiguu rubbed his nose.

"You've offended quite a few people, haven't you?"

When Kitsune Saiguu said that, Miyuki Chiyo rolled her eyes.

How many times have you kept quiet all these years? It would be strange if no one was talking about you behind your back!

Afterwards, Zhen chatted with the other people present for a while.

However... apart from Kitsune Saiguu, Miyuki Chiyo, and Kage, who were all quite relaxed, the others were somewhat reserved.

Furthermore, it's clear that those two bastards, Kitsune Saiguu and Miyuki Chiyo, really wanted to tell dirty jokes, but they refrained from doing so because there were no unprepared juniors present.

I really don't want to get into that kind of stuff with those two.

After checking on everyone, Zhen was helped back to her room by Ying. However, some people couldn't be so carefree and followed her eagerly.

Well, there are actually some issues that are inconvenient to discuss in front of Liu Bai; I need to ask them in a private space.

"Boss Liu, you're so popular~~" Guinaifen slumped on the table, her voice weak and listless.

Are you jealous?

"Dang—Eh?!"

The sudden, direct question almost caught Guinaifen off guard.

"Pah, pah, pah! Little Gui, I... no, that's not true at all!" Guinaifen perked up immediately, slammed her hand on the table, and decisively denied it.

"Oh, then it seems I was just being presumptuous."

Liu Bai nodded sarcastically.

Having already prepared himself to embark on the path of "savior" and already shouldered the fate of Inazuma, Liu Bai didn't mind shouldering the burden of one more... or several more people.

"Hmm..."

Liu Bai's attitude made Guinaifen choke for a moment, and she leaned back on the table, turning her head to the side.

"Boss Liu, you're just joking with me, Little Gui."

"Don't always treat things that make you embarrassed as jokes."

Liu Bai sat next to Guinaifen, playing with Guinaifen's ponytail.

"Hiss—! Boss Liu, are you a child?!"

"Ah... I sometimes feel Little Gui you're a bit like the 'girl in front of me', so I subconsciously made a tug."

"Tch, isn't this just a kid?" Guinaifen scoffed, turning her head away from Liu Bai.

As for Liu Bai continuing to play with her ponytail... well, let her play.

Despite the commotion, Guinaifen was actually not ready yet.

It might sound a bit sentimental, but the word "like" isn't something she can easily say.

Liu Bai also noticed that Shan Guinaifen seemed a little conflicted. After playing with Guinaifen's ponytail, which felt very nice to the touch, for a while, he got up and left.

Goodnight, Little Gui.

Goodnight, Boss Liu.

Once upstairs, the room was noticeably noisy.

Liu Bai paused briefly before leaving, knowing without a doubt what they were most likely discussing inside.

It's simply a matter of when he will inherit the position of general.

... Based on the current situation, it should be a matter of when I go to Inazuma and when I inherit the position of shogun.

I just don't know if this matter will be widely publicized.

Liu Bai prepared to return to his room and then locked the door.

After dinner, Acheron had already returned to his room— Liu Bai suspected that if there hadn't been a dinner break, Acheron would have stayed in his room the whole time.

In short, we still need to lock the door.

Furthermore, I don't really support doing loud things at night these days— Kafka is right next door.

"Father, could you please give me a spare key to your room?"

Pellervy seemed to have been waiting for a long time before stopping Liu Bai.

"I will come to wake you up at six o'clock tomorrow morning."

"... Isn't that unnecessary?"

"It's necessary," Pellervy said coldly. "Besides, I'm right next door. If you need anything, you can come to me—of course, I won't help you with your physical needs."

"..."

What impression do you have of me as your "father"?

Chapter 197 The Subtle Feelings Brought About by "Lack"

"Peru, remember to keep the key safe."

Although Liu Bai didn't know if this counted as a case of reputation being unfairly maligned, he felt that Pellervy was a fairly reliable person.

At the very least, Pellervy's goodwill was primarily based on "gratitude."

Entrusting the Pellervy... that should be considered reliable, right?

Pellervy showed a slightly surprised expression when she saw the key Liu Bai handed her.

"You were the one who asked me for it, so why are you looking surprised after I gave it to you?" Bai looked at Pellervy's expression.

"..."

Of course, it's because Pellervy never really intended to get it!

Pellervy is quite clear about her own position.

Having just joined, although she has the identity of a "daughter," everyone knows that the relationship between a father in his twenties and his eighteen-year-old daughter is clearly not very serious.

Liu Bai is now a local leader, and he has the key to the local leader's dormitory...

Well, not to mention anything far away, just take that secretary of Mioka V, who is also in Liu Bai (nine neighbors), as an example. She is definitely more suitable to hold the key than I am.

"... I understand, I will keep it safe."

After a brief silence, Pellervy put the key in her pocket.

Having gotten used to being with Kuzkavina, I found myself feeling a bit out of place being with Liu Bai, this "nice guy."

I'm pretty shameless myself.

"Remember to go to bed early. I won't let you sleep a little longer just because I'm sleep-deprived."

[Pellervy's favorability: 6063]

Pellervy and went back into the house with a cold face.

... Is he a hypocrite?

They're quite cute.

Liu Bai glanced at Pellervy figure and then went back to his room to rest.

The next day

"Father, could you please pay attention to your attire?"

Pellervy pulled Liu Bai to the changing room of the logistics department of the Northernmost Branch.

"You should dress appropriately for diplomatic occasions."

"... Speaking of suits, I have some too."

"Are you sure you want to wear a suit in this temperature?" Pellervy.

"..."

That seems to be true.

"Please change into this outfit."

Pellervy picked out an elegant fur coat and cape for Liu Bai.

Judging from the feel alone, it is a very high-grade fur.

The effect is a terrifying +3 to Charm, but unfortunately Liu Bai's Charm has already reached its limit, so this outfit cannot break through the Charm limit.

Pellervy scrutinized Liu Bai, who had changed into a coat. The black main color, coupled with the luxurious gold ornaments, gave him an aura of unapproachable majesty.

That's what a true leader should be like.

"Speaking of which, Father, do you know why Anti-Entropy suddenly wanted to find you?"

"Hmm... I have some guesses, but I'm not sure."

Liu Bai tilted his head. Based on his guess, it was highly likely that Himeko had asked Cocoilia to talk to him about the Herrscher.

After all, things were handled too hastily in the Sky Dome Zone. Yelan and Rita had already made arrangements, but they hadn't discussed Anti-Entropy yet.

"In any case, it won't be a trap."

"Who can arrange a trap for you?"

Pellervy expressionless.

"Since the preparations are complete, let's set off. I and Lady Luo Long Shalinni will accompany you this time."

"... Rosalind? Oh, she knows Cocoilia too, right?"

Liu Bai rubbed his temples. "I always feel like your Northernmost Branch is also riddled with problems."

Pellervy nor denied this.

The freezing weather isn't the problem, and no one becomes Valkyries just to enjoy life. The biggest issue here is actually a legacy of the Second Honkai Eruption.

Rosalind's decision not to become the team's leader is already a testament to her loyalty.

"Let's go."

Liu Bai patted Pellervy on the shoulder.

There weren't many people going this time. Rita, due to her identity, chose to avoid suspicion and stayed here to handle various matters with Kuzkavina Domination.

Kafka, as a secretary, could accompany them.

Kiana and Mobius need to use the medical equipment here, while the others wait in the jar.

After all, it's not a trap like the Feast at Hongmen, so there's no need to bring a whole bunch of people there—and we can also take them by surprise from inside the pot.

However, on the other hand, I feel like I'm starting to fall into Kafka's trap—so far, Kafka accompanies me most of the time as her secretary.

Upon exiting the door, the dark, heavy transport plane from Anti-Entropy- Entropy was already parked outside.

Liu Bai, Kafka, Pellervy, and Rosalind entered the cabin.

"Is this really appropriate, La Signora. Rosalind?" Isn't it a bit too blatant for Anti-Entropy's transport plane to land directly in your Northernmost Branch?