"A request?"
Sylvia froze on the spot.
"A request?"
Fang Li narrowed his eyes slightly as well.
Meanwhile, Tsuchimikado Motoharu silently left the private room, stepping outside and closing the door behind him.
Leaving only Fang Li, Sylvia, and Chibune Misono in the entire room.
"Please, have a seat first."
Chibune Misono spoke kindly to the two of them.
"Whatever it is we wish to discuss, we cannot stay standing forever."
With that, Chibune Misono gestured for Fang Li and Sylvia to sit.
Though somewhat puzzled, Fang Li and Sylvia did not refuse and sat down directly.
Perhaps wanting to ease the atmosphere, Chibune Misono had already ordered a table full of dishes.
As the three ate, they discussed nothing serious, only ordinary household matters.
Because they had met at a concert before, Sylvia and Chibune Misono chatted freely without any reservations. From time to time, they even turned the topic toward Fang Li, creating an exceptionally harmonious atmosphere.
It had to be said that in such an atmosphere, even Fang Li, who had intended to maintain at least a minimal degree of vigilance, could not help but completely relax.
Perhaps that was also because of Chibune Misono's excellent reputation.
Of course, Chibune Misono's eloquence was no small part of it as well.
As someone who advocated resolving problems through negotiation, Chibune Misono's speaking skills were naturally not lacking.
It was said that this old lady's negotiating skills were of a caliber fit for international conferences. In the past, she possessed exceptionally sharp techniques, specializing in negotiations without force. Some even called it a peaceful form of invasion, leaving diplomats from every nation deeply wary of her.
Fang Li and Sylvia were no ordinary students either. One had traveled through countless worlds and possessed keen judgment and decisiveness, while the