The Multitalented Group Member

"Um?"

The moment their eyes met, Duke Kraes felt a chill run down his spine, as if he had been completely seen through and exposed to a wild beast.

This feeling comes quickly and goes quickly.

By the time Duke Kraes came to his senses, the feeling had disappeared, but his soaked back reminded him that it wasn't an illusion.

Suppressing his shock, Duke Kraes stepped forward and smiled slightly, "Katarina, won't you introduce her to us?"

"Everyone, we are Katarina's parents."

"Greetings, Your Grace. We are Katarina's friends, Ling Yuan," Ling Yuan said with a smile.

"Father, Mother, they are not suspicious people, they are my very good friends," Katarina hurriedly explained.

"My Heavenly Dragon-Slaying Magic was taught to me by Brother Ling Yuan."

The Duke Kraes were taken aback.

"It's just a minor magic spell, you two don't need to worry about it," Ling Yuan smiled slightly.

Upon hearing this, Duke Kraes smiled meaningfully and said, "If all of these are considered minor magic, then all other magic in the world is probably child's play."

As he spoke, he picked up the wine glass on the table and handed it to Ling Yuan.

At the same time, the attendants around them handed each member of the group a glass of wine.

"Mr. Ling Yuan, I am very grateful that you are willing to be Katarina's friend." Duke Kraes raised his glass.

"Katarina is adorable, we all like her very much." Ling Yuan also raised his hand.

"Haha, I know my child. He must have caused you all a lot of trouble. I hope you will take good care of him in the future."

Ling Yuan chuckled softly.

Bang

The two clinked their glasses together.

However, Ling Yuan only took a small sip, while Duke Kraes drank the entire glass of wine.

"Then I won't bother you any longer. Have a great evening, everyone."

After finishing his drink, Duke Kraes smiled at everyone and left with his wife.

"Please take care, Duke."

"That duke is no ordinary man."

Black Pupil watched Duke Kraes's retreating figure and murmured.

"He is a duke, after all. How can he maintain his family and reputation without some strength?" Welt said.

"Take good care of him. It seems he noticed our gaze earlier."

Ling Yuan touched his chin.

"Phew, that scared me to death." Katarina let out a heavy sigh of relief.

"What do you have to be scared of?"

Katarina: "Of course, I'm worried that Father will see you as suspicious people."

"He considered us suspicious, but after weighing the pros and cons, he chose to let go."

"Why?"

Katarina looked puzzled.

Ling Yuan smiled without saying a word, then clapped his hands to attract the attention of the group members. "Alright, today is Katarina's birthday, let's not think too much about it and just enjoy it."

"Kiana, Maple, Little Lingxi, Lily, watch your table manners."

Archer Artoria Lily blankly at Ling Yuan.

"You don't need to specifically name me!" the Kiana said angrily.

He pulled Raiden Mei along towards the table where the food was laid out.

She really wanted to try the Duke's family's food.

"Auntie, how many times have you worn this dress?"

Looking at Murata Himeko in her bright red evening gown beside him, Ling Yuan asked curiously.

Himeko's face stiffened, and she gently tossed her fiery red hair. "Don't meddle in ladies' business."

"Is this the only one?"

Murata Himeko: "..."

What should I do? I really want to use a Blazing Inferno Strike!

"Evening gowns are so expensive, and my salary is so low, how can I afford one?" she said angrily.

Himeko also walked in Kiana's direction.

She needs to transform her grief and anger into magnanimity.

"I can't afford an evening gown, but I can afford a wedding dress." Ling Yuan chuckled as he watched Himeko's retreating figure.

As he spoke, he walked towards the dining area.

Chapter 498 The Multitalented Group Members

While enjoying the dinner at Ling Yuan's place

Katarina then returned to her room with her two best friends.

Looking at the array of gift boxes before him, a wise light gleamed in his eyes.

The gifts from the nobles were all perfectly acceptable, but these thirty-odd gifts were the real stars of the evening!

"Miss Katarina, it's your birthday today. Is it really okay for us to hide here and open our presents?" Meli asked worriedly.

"Don't worry, Gajeel and Gildarts are enough, and Ann will let me know when it's time for the speech."

Katarina said one sentence, and the blind box journey began.

First, Sophia's

Katarina skillfully unwrapped the packaging and eagerly opened the box.

Immediately, a blue crystal resembling a water droplet appeared in front of Katarina.

"So beautiful."

"It looks like there's an entire ocean inside."

Both Meli and Sophia were drawn to the gemstone.

Katarina picked it up carefully.

I saw the note stuck next to the water droplet and picked it up to read it.

The small mouth opened slightly.

[Mermaid's Tear]: A crystal blessed by the Sea God Manatia. Wearing it allows you to breathe freely in water.

This gift is probably one of the few that the entire merfolk could afford.

"Miss Katarina, what's wrong?"

"Hmm!"

"Sister Sophia is the best!"

Katarina's excited cheers startled the two of them.

At Western banquets, very few people offer genuine blessings; most are there with self-interest in mind.

However, apart from the older generation, all the younger generation's hearts were with Ling Yuan and the others.

Kevin's aloofness made him irresistible to the ladies of the wealthy.

They love this kind of meat that's both frozen and fresh.

Young yet mature.

Although there were quite a few noble ladies gathered at Welt's place, they were all driven away by the irritable Tesla.

A new energy vehicle hitting a person is considered a violation.

The meaning was clear: I haven't even succeeded yet, what are you all doing getting involved?

Veleslan's eyebrows twitched wildly as he looked at the noblewomen surrounding him.

I really want to kill all these old women.

He was the only boy in the entire group.

Ling Yuan's side isn't necessarily better or worse than Welt Kevin's.

He's not annoyed by women, he's annoyed by men!

Cecilia and the others all surrounded him.

A group of noble young men looked at them as if they had never seen women before.

People kept asking him to dance, but he refused them all, so he naturally became their shield.

They couldn't possibly agree, because there was no room for anyone else in their hearts.

Those who weren't invited were basically just sitting around doing nothing, like Maple.

The stack of plates, taller than a person, was so impressive that it deterred people from approaching.

Of course, some of them were not afraid of death.

For example?

"My beautiful lady, I am Earl Carslan, heir to the Kazlan family. Would you do me the honor of dancing with me?"

A richly dressed man approached Cecilia, bowed slightly, and gestured an invitation.

"Thank you, she already has a dance partner." Ling Yuan grasped the man's hand.

When Kaxilan saw Ling Yuan, her expression changed. "It's you again?"

All the girls he had tried to flirt with before were snatched away by Ling Yuan.

Now that they're doing this again, it's hard to say they weren't doing it on purpose.

"Uh-huh?"

Ling Yuan put his arm around Cecilia's shoulder and looked at Kazilan with a 'provocative' expression.

"Boy, don't think that just because you have Duke Elax backing you up, you can offend nobles at will. I am the son of Earl!" Nick said, suppressing his anger.

He had previously restrained himself because of his gentlemanly conduct.

But this was the fourth time already, and my patience was nearing its limit.

"The Earl's son? I'm so scared, I'm about to pee my pants." Upon hearing this, Ling Yuan immediately put on a scared expression.

"I'm sorry, I already have a boyfriend."

Cecilia wrapped her arms around Ling Yuan's waist and refused.

Feeling the curious gazes of the onlookers around him, Nick gritted his teeth.

He had already conjured up a whole host of mocking remarks about him in his mind. (As he felt)

"Did you hear that? If you understand, then leave," Ling Yuan said calmly.

"Who do you think you are, talking to me like that?"

"Don't want to leave? Do you want to open your mouth to catch (urine)?" Ling Yuan said playfully, his arm around Cecilia.

Nick Kazilan's eyes narrowed sharply. "You're humiliating me?!"

"Nick, today is my daughter's birthday party, please don't spoil everyone's fun," Duke Elax said as he walked over.

"But Your Grace, it was clearly this person who..."

"Nick Carslan!"