Negotiation and Probing

"Is this the Erus Empire's imperial palace?"

Watching Black Long Straight Hair stand there dumbfounded, Ogg and Leizhi wore expressions that said, "Just as expected."

"After all, it's a great empire that rules nearly eighty percent of Ishgar's land. Something on this scale is only to be expected!" (Ogg)

To the two men's surprise—though it also made perfect sense—Black Long Straight Hair did not answer. She remained frozen in astonishment, staring at the magnificently extravagant golden structure before her. What they did not know was that beneath her outward calm, Black Long Straight Hair's heart was already churning with monstrous waves.

Little Suo's family is actually this well-off? Looks like I didn't fleece him nearly hard enough before!

Come to think of it... Mom seems to be in there too. I wonder... hehehe!

As she thought this, the chibi version of Ulu in her mind shook her head frantically.

No, no... wouldn't that make Little Suo my bargain-bin dad?!

Absolutely not!!!

This young lady will never allow that to happen! Otherwise... wouldn't I lose my excuse to bully Little Suo in the future?

Hmm... I need to think of something!

Just as Black Long Straight Hair's spiritual form was frowning in distress, repeated calls broke through her hearing.

"Ultear!"

"Ultear!"

Coming back to herself, Black Long Straight Hair realized that, at some point, the two big shots had already left her behind.

"I'm coming!"

With that response, Black Long Straight Hair strode after them on her long legs.

A short while later, the three-person negotiation team officially arrived before the palace gates.

"Stop!"

Looking at the guards who had blocked their way, Ogg smiled. "Please report that Ogg of the Magic Council requests an audience with Her Highness the Empress!"

After learning Ogg's identity, the guard's expression softened considerably.