Damn it!
I'd just tossed out a flippant remark. Who would've thought I'd actually called it?
Looking at the Hualan Empire's Empress before him, who matched every detail of his teasing description, Xu Shi suddenly wondered whether he had been born with some hidden Dual Ability called Word is Law.
No wonder the girls were looking at him like that. Even the clothes had been described down to the last detail. Could he really claim he'd never been here?
I'm innocent! If I really had that ability, I'd wish for everyone from the Heavenly Principle to turn into plush balls the moment they stepped outside... Xu Shi grumbled inwardly, but he couldn't let it show. He still gave a polite, slight bow.
"Xu Shi, Envoy of Night Sin City, pays respects to Her Imperial Majesty on behalf of my nation."
His etiquette was impeccable—he had specifically sought Pan Cheng's advice before coming. Seeing this, the others followed suit and offered their greetings as well.
When meeting for the first time, it was always best to be friendly.
Of course, judging by the entire royal family chewing through candy apples with loud crunches when they had entered, it was hard to feel much friendliness...
"Night Sin City...?"
The Empress on the throne blinked and revealed a sweet, adorable smile. "Grand Duke Gu Jian told me about it before!"
"The Hualan Empire has never received outsiders before. You are the first group."
The vitality of youth around the Empress diluted the heavy lifelessness of the surrounding ministers. She looked them over back and forth like a curious child. "I've been looking forward to this for days. But now that I see you, you don't look much different from us. Your clothes are a little strange, though..."
"Your Majesty."
The resolute middle-aged man