A Little Bolder

"Is that so..."

Hearing the resentment in Yuri's tone, Ryan gave an awkward chuckle.

Come to think of it, he really had interacted very little with the Pleiades.

Aside from the fact that he often stayed in the Marvel world, he had also deliberately avoided them to some extent before.

"All right, that was my mistake. From now on, whenever I need something, I definitely won't forget about you!"

Ryan made the promise earnestly. Though Yuri and Narberal repeatedly said they did not deserve it, their moods clearly improved greatly.

After silently committing this to memory, Ryan entered the reception room and said to Dragon, "There have been too many matters lately. I must have made you laugh just now, Mr. Dragon."

Sitting in a mahogany chair, Ryan wore a self-mocking expression.

The villa's original owner had decorated the place in a style somewhat similar to Europe's Victorian era on Earth.

The towering fireplace, elegant murals, finely woven carpets with exquisite patterns, and every ornament in the room gave it an air of taste and history.

Hearing Ryan's words, Dragon withdrew his gaze from the room and nodded understandingly. "When the operation grows large, there will always be more matters to handle. It's perfectly normal to overlook things sometimes."

"But from what I heard between you and your maids earlier, you possess an entire maid corps. You seem to be a noble—or perhaps a king?"

Dragon looked at Ryan curiously, his words carrying a hint of probing.

The dominant social system in this world was still monarchy, so it was only natural for him to harbor such suspicions.

However, no matter what identity Ryan possessed, it would not hinder cooperation between the Revolutionary Army and Ryan. His question was merely born of personal curiosity.

As Ryan continued displaying the power