After the evening gathering ended, Viscount Leslie went home alone, while Xu Yi accompanied Baron Haines to a secluded courtyard in the eastern district of Anvilmar City.
Before they even reached the courtyard gate, they saw a dozen or so lavishly decorated carriages turn the street corner one after another and stop outside.
A moment later, a group of Beastman girls hopped down from the carriages. They bore various traits of the Orc Tribe, yet were as beautiful as human girls.
At the sight of Xu Yi, the Beastman girls from the New Moon Song and Dance Troupe cried out in delight and crowded toward him.
"Mr. President, you're back!" Leading the charge was Avir, the Fox Tribe girl.
Xu Yi looked over the jewelry glittering on Avir in the lamplight, then at her lavish clothes. The fine workmanship, quality materials, and perfect fit made it obvious that a master tailor had made them especially for her. He frowned almost imperceptibly, then smiled.
"Yes, I'm back. So, ladies of the New Moon Song and Dance Troupe, have you been enjoying yourselves in Anvilmar?"
"We've been having a wonderful time!"
"Yes, it's been amazing!"
"It's so much better here than in the Black Rice Wasteland. I never want to go back!"
"I don't want to go back either. It's so nice here! Mr. President, can we stay in Anvilmar City?"
When a cat-tailed girl asked that question, all the girls immediately stopped chattering and looked at Xu Yi expectantly.
Xu Yi shrugged. "You should ask Stille about that and see what she has planned. She's your president, after all, not me."
"Mr. President, you're President Stille's husband. She's sure to listen to you. Why don't you just decide to let us stay? President Stille will definitely agree," a Rabbit Tribe girl