Do These Two Really Think They're Inconspicuous?

Getting your hands on someone else's leader is a form of diplomacy!

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Chapter 421 Do these two people think they are insignificant?

"Is this outfit okay?"

Liu Bai looked at the clothes that Rita and Yelan had prepared for him.

Well, few people might think of Yelan in this regard, but without a doubt, as a special agent skilled in disguise, Yelan has excellent taste in clothing.

"Actually, as long as you don't wear a hood, any clothes you wear are fine."

Yelan admired her masterpiece.

The black crane cloak with gold trim was originally one of the disguises she always carried with her.

It's surprisingly suitable for Liu Bai to wear now.

Surprisingly, he has a kind of domineering aura.

... and he gives off the feeling of being a very large man.

... This must be a feeling from her lover's perspective, right?

"Actually, I feel that our styles might not match..."

Rita smiled.

An Eastern monarch has been lured into a Western-style tea party.

It looks really strange, doesn't it?

"You're making me less confident."

Liu Bai pursed his lips at Rita's joke.

"Although it's not me who really needs confidence."

It was Furina who begged him for help.

"I'll leave the tea party Rita you, Rita."

"Leave the etiquette to me. You just need to win over La Signora. Furina's heart in a normal way."

"Hey! Don't make it sound like a social gathering!"

"Even if you speak righteously now, when La Signora. Furina actually offers herself to you, you'll still 'reluctantly' accept it in the end, won't you?"

"..."

Speechless.

"Sigh, men."

Rita sighed with a mocking sadness.

How should I put it? This kind of condemnation is really quite damaging.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"No, no, no, no... Liu Bai, your presence here is truly an honor!"

Oh no... I messed up!

As soon as Furina said those words, she realized she had made a mistake.

(Oh no... Will this make Liu Bai think I'm dissatisfied with the room's amenities?)

"Lord Liu Bai, please have a seat."

Clorinde seemed to have noticed Furina's misuse of words and took the initiative to continue the conversation.

"Navia, make tea for Lord Liu Bai."

"Um."

Navia's answer was also somewhat stiff.

This was probably the first time she had attended a tea party as a "The Knave".

However, as a young lady of high birth, Navia wouldn't make a mistake when it comes to making tea.

"Forehead..."

Looking at Liu Bai in his black crane-feather cloak, Furina felt her lips tremble slightly.

Such a strong sense of oppression... Ugh, isn't this like facing a super big boss head-on?

The tea party setting was chosen intentionally to avoid making the atmosphere too formal, but was this entirely anticipated?

Liu Bai: "..."

Liu Bai remained silent, watching Furina.

Then the pressure on Furina's shoulders increased.

We're doomed!

Let's just tear off our clothes and do a striptease to lighten the mood!

Furina was a little devastated.

As for the culprit, Liu Bai... he simply didn't know what to say.

This was Liu Bai's first time participating in such an event, and he had no idea what the process was like.

Furthermore, since Rita was in charge of the etiquette and formalities, Liu Bai had even less to say.

"La Signora. Furina, this is my master's first time attending a tea party, and he may have been slightly impolite. Please forgive him."

Rita also noticed the tense atmosphere and took the initiative to ease it.

After all, Clorinde... she seems like the kind of old-fashioned person who doesn't know how to ease the atmosphere.

(Is this a disclaimer? Does that mean Liu Bai can use the excuse that it was his first time attending a tea party and he knew nothing about it as a reason for whatever he does to me?)

Under pressure, Furina has developed paranoia.

(What if Liu Bai suddenly wants to take me by force? What if he wants to take Clorinde and Navia with him? What if he's ruthless after taking me by force?)

"Furina, you don't need to be so nervous."

Liu Bai looked at Furina.

He didn't have mind-reading abilities, but his observations and the clues from Illusion Moon told him that Furina seemed very nervous...

"If you have something to say, just say it... Although saying this might spoil the atmosphere of the tea party, isn't this a political tea party after all?"

"Ah... um... well, that's true."

Furina was still stiff.

"Um... Liu Bai, if you're going to make a move, just make it on me!"

(Wait! That's not what I meant!)

I blurted out the jumbled thoughts that had been running through my mind!

Furina's pressure spiked again.

"...ha?"

Clorinde and Navia voiced their doubts before Liu Bai did.

"No! What I mean is, if you touch those two, you can't touch me—"

Snap!

Furina slapped herself.

Why can't I control my mouth?!

Liu Bai watched as Furina began scratching her head.

Is this tea party really normal? Why does Furina seem more nervous than I am?

—Furina was indeed more nervous than Liu Bai.

Now, Furina felt like a courtier serving a tyrant.

"Lord Furina..."

Clorinde and Navia are now looking at Furina strangely.

Liu Bai thought for a moment, and then immediately began to take off his clothes.

(Is it really going to start forcibly taking over?) Furina's heart skipped a beat.

"Does this make you feel any better?"

Liu Bai handed the cloak he had taken off to Clorinde.

Clorinde accepted it respectfully, shook it twice, and hung it on the coat rack.

As for the Flying Weave Cape that had been draped over it, Liu Bai simply draped it back over his own shoulders.

"... It's much better now."

Wearing only a wool lining, Liu Bai didn't feel as oppressed.

It felt like he went from being a tyrant to the friendly older brother next door.

... Is this the power of clothing?

"My apologies for just now..."

Furina adjusted her mindset and nodded slightly to Liu Bai in apology.

Navia then brought over the tea she had just brewed.

"Please, gentlemen."

After serving tea to the two of them, Navia stood with Clorinde.

Then, Navia whispered something.

"Hey, what did Furina mean by what she just said?"

Clorinde remained silent, clearly having no intention of whispering with Navia.

But his gaze still briefly swept over Furina.

She was also curious about what Furina meant by that sentence.

"Ah... finally, finally it's over..."

After Liu Bai left, Furina collapsed backward.

"Can't you be this nervous even when having afternoon tea with a gentleman? Can't you, Furina, show a little more of the composure befitting a deity?"

Navia began to tease.

Although they act like servants in public, in their private room, the three of them are more like best friends.

"What do you know! This is politics!"

Furina spoke with a wronged expression.

"And sometimes, Liu Bai would scrutinize me with his merciless eyes, as if he were judging my worth!"

"Is there?"

Navia looked at Clorinde.

"Nothing was found."

Clorinde shook her head.

Navia looked at Furina again.

Are you experiencing hallucinations due to excessive stress?