The Elite Four of every country bore immense responsibilities. Even when they traveled, they simply rode their Pokémon. Who would take an airship? Much less attend an auction like this.
Ordinary people could rarely supply what the Elite Four needed. Most of their trading took place within their own small circles, and those goods seldom made their way outside.
"I... I... My sincerest apologies, madam. I was discourteous. Your beauty simply overwhelmed me, and I couldn't help myself!" Bruce was startled, but quickly regained his composure. Having met plenty of women, he naturally knew how to talk to them.
Usually, admitting fault, bowing his head, and offering a few compliments at a time like this would keep most women from holding it against him. His willingness to own up to his actions might even erase the bad impression he had left.
Besides, as a scion of the British House, he was someone even a member of the Elite Four would have to think twice about confronting.
Unfortunately, he had run into Yun Mengqiu today. As a member of the Elite Four, what sort of unsavory character hadn't she seen? If not for the sake of international relations, she would have sent him around the globe with a Gust already.
"If you know you lack manners, read more. China has an ancient book called the Book of Rites. It's a long journey, so you can copy it out a hundred times or so and learn properly!"
Yun Mengqiu spoke calmly, but her words immediately made quite a few people snicker. Even Xiao Ran nearly failed to hold back his laughter.
That was vicious. Ancient Chinese books were written entirely in classical Chinese. Even Chinese people themselves couldn't understand them, let alone a foreigner like him. All those archaic expressions would leave