Talulah, I'm still a child.

"Yes."

"I knew it would be like this."

Lin Qingyan covered his face helplessly, deciding in his heart that he must have a good talk with the Doctor when he got back. How many places did that woman take her brother to back then, and how many men did she provoke? The number was just too big.

“I still find it unbelievable. You know, Viviana is… no, it’s not entirely incomprehensible.”

The Grand Knight suddenly remembered Mei Xue's ability to appear in the room silently, which seemed to explain why Mei Xue knew Viviana but she hadn't heard any news from her.

But actually, Ioleta was overthinking it. Even if Meixue just swaggered in through the main gate, no one would notice. The little fox's luck is just unreasonable.

"I see. I knew it. No matter what, Miss Viviana is the one who was crowned the Flower of Kazimierz. It's impossible for her to be plucked so quickly. Hehe, Mei Xue is really amazing."

"Who are you, big sister?"

The little fox wagged his tail. He had been curious about who this pink-haired older sister was. She looked a bit like Lin Yuxia, but their temperament and personality seemed to be opposite.

"Me? You can just call me Li, but of course, I'd love to hear you call me 'older sister' even more."

(What a frivolous guy, tsk, but he didn't mean any harm.)

Lin Qingyan glanced at Li with slight displeasure, then looked at the Grand Knight Commander, intending to hear her explanation.

“Li is my attendant. For the time being, let her be responsible for protecting Mei Xue. After all, the Wuzhou Alliance is a member of the Business Federation, and now they wish that Mei Xue would disappear from the face of the earth.”

"Then the Great Flame will make Casimir disappear from Terra."

Lin Qingyan's words brought the atmosphere to a peak. The Grand Knight and Gravel's eyes became somewhat profound. Only Mei Xue hugged her tail and ate an apple, wondering why Da Yan wanted Kazimierz to disappear from Terra. Mei Xue felt that she could do the same thing. Well, it was just a matter of throwing a few more Doom Mushrooms.

However, Mei Xue would never do that. There are still so many people in Kazimierz, and they haven't harmed her.

“You should know that the Great Yan doesn’t have such thoughts, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have such capabilities.”

Lin Qingyan's tone was very calm, as if making Kazimierz disappear was no more difficult than wiping away the stains on the table.

Actually, this matter is quite simple. All we need to do is send out the group of seemingly panicked Siren Lolis under Mei Xue's command. Their combat strength has already been tested by Da Yan, and there's only one conclusion: conservatively speaking, their average combat strength is probably a bit stronger than that of the Old Celestial Master.

With three hundred Celestial Master-level combatants, they could roam freely anywhere in Terra. If it weren't for the fact that the Northern Frontier where Yumen is located is unsuitable for Sirens to live in, they would have already set off to be stationed there permanently.

Even so, the Sirens would still occasionally send some to Yumen to assist the local army in guarding the borders of the Great Yan and resisting the invasion of evil spirits. As for the Sea Heirs, that was no problem at all. Since the Sirens came into existence, not a single Sea Heir had been seen within fifty nautical miles of the Great Yan.

(Right now, the most important thing for the Great Yan is still the east, that thing...)

“Miss Lin Qingyan, I think you have misunderstood. The Business Federation does not represent the entire Kazimierz, at least not the Supervisory Council.”

“I understand, and I am confident that Mei Xue will not be harmed in any way, but those who attempt to harm my brother will not get away with it.”

There was no doubt that Lin Qingyan was serious. Although Ioleta didn't know what gave her confidence, her intuition told her that this was not a simple threat. She actually felt an unimaginable sense of pressure from this junior who was decades younger than her.

"Phew... Please forgive my rudeness. After all, Mei Xue is the younger brother I finally found, and I don't want anything to happen to him."

“I can understand. If someone threatened my daughter, I would do the same.”

Since Lin Qingyan offered her a way out, Ioleta accepted it. However, she was now certain that the Business Federation's usual methods would not work on Mei Xue.

In fact, the Business Federation had considered the possibility of Great Yan launching an attack, but it was too low. After all, there were two great powers, Ursus and Letania, between Great Yan and Kazimir, and they would not allow Great Yan's army to pass through their territory.

Of course, Viviana would agree if she knew about their idea, since it was logically sound. However, putting aside Ursus, Letania might directly send troops to Kazimierz because of this, without even needing the Great Yan to take action.

You should know that those two empresses and several electors all had some connection with Mei Xue.

"Mr. Mei Xue is still free during this period, and the Supervisory Council can guarantee his safety. Furthermore, I can also discuss his marriage with Viviana..."

"There's no need for Your Excellency Ioleta to trouble yourself with that!"

Lin Qingyan interrupted Ioleta without hesitation. What a joke! Even if Mei Xue and Viviana knew each other in the past, they are just friends now. How can they make such a hasty decision about marriage? Besides, Lin Qingyan has no intention of giving Mei Xue away. Her little fox, she won't let the good stuff go to outsiders!

Mei Xue didn't say a word from beginning to end, nor did she care what they were talking about. For the little fox, the apple in her mouth was more important.

Li remained silent; she didn't have the right to. So she simply looked at Mei Xue. To be honest, she was filled with curiosity about this little cutie, especially his tail and ears. She really wanted to touch them.

Mei Xue's cuteness is undeniable and doesn't need any verification. The little fox can make anyone who sees him smile and feel from the bottom of their heart, "So there are such cute creatures in this world."

My first impression is that Gravel really likes Mei Xue, and I'm very curious about why he can take food out of his tail, why he can suddenly appear, and why he can ignore the sweat-inducing content in this conversation.

While the Grand Knight Commander and Lin Qingyan were talking, the Commercial Federation also finalized their plan. They had a brilliant idea: kidnap Mei Xue as a threat to Viviana, at least to get through the Knights' Tournament. If the Great Yan held them accountable, they would push the blame onto the Supervisory Council and the National Assembly, ready to throw out a scapegoat at any time.

If it is discovered that they were the ones who did it, they can shift the blame to the Wuzhou Alliance. Xuan Tie will not mind replacing the Platinum or even Azure Gold Grandmasters, as there are too many replacements.

Cahill, the chairman of the Marigold Group and one of the main figures who had just suggested kidnapping or assassinating Mei Xue, saw a swarm of reporters as soon as he stepped out of the company.

"This way, sir."

Bodyguards in black suits blocked the reporters' way. Viviana was a contracted knight of the Marigold Group, and the reporters had been waiting at the door for an interview.

"Sir, what is your opinion on the Candle Knight's words?"

Will the Candle Knight retire at this crucial juncture?

"Did you already know about the Candle Knight's secret romance?"

Cahill was overwhelmed by various problems. His interests had been the most severely affected by this incident. His business had been hit hard, and the stock market had plummeted. If it weren't for the fact that this was a critical moment and the directors of each company were focused on reaping the benefits of the Knights' Tournament, they would have immediately been thinking about how to divide up their own shares.

The weather is still terrible today. Although the sun came out for a while this morning, the weather is as gloomy as Cahill's mood. It looks like it's going to rain or snow.

He ignored the reporters who wanted to interview him and then got into his car, vowing to make the guy who caused his stock to drop by eight percentage points pay the price!

Then, Mei Xue, who was about to take a nap, heard several claps of thunder and saw lightning strike the ground. After that, a torrential downpour began.

"Hmm~ This kind of weather is perfect for an afternoon nap."

The little fox hugged its tail and yawned. Mei Xue didn't want to disturb Lin Qingyan and the old lady who were talking earlier. Now that they had left, the little fox could finally go to sleep. Oh wait, there was still one person who hadn't left.

"Sister Li, aren't you going back?"

“My mission is to protect you. Besides, the Grand Knight Commander said it would be close protection, which means I might have to live with you from now on.”

"Close-fitting... My sister said I shouldn't get too close to girls I don't know."

Mei Xue is a very principled little fox. She can only do things like sticking things together with her older sister or friends she knows. She and Li have only known each other for a short time.

Seeing Mei Xue shaking his head vigorously, Li knew he must have misunderstood something. She couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. Sure enough, this little fox was even cuter than she had imagined. Hmm, she couldn't resist teasing him.

"But that's what makes it close-fitting."

Gravel gently leaned forward, and then, to the little fox's bewildered look, suddenly opened his arms and hugged him tightly, refusing to let go.

"Goo!"

Mei Xue made a strange sound. The little fox didn't expect that the other party would hug her without saying a word. Speaking of which, this older sister seems to be more proactive than the other older sisters. They haven't known each other for very long.

Seeing the little fox's tail bristle with fright, Li didn't pay much attention. She just smiled and let go, pretending that she was just teasing the little fox. She liked cute things, and this was the first time she had seen such an adorable little boy. She couldn't resist. She had never done this before, as it would seem frivolous.

However, Li also realized that this was not in line with her usual style. Although she always acted like a bad woman, she also had her own modesty. Why was she unable to control herself when facing this little fox?

If Gravel had any special abilities, she could probably see some buffs above Mei Xue's head, such as maximum luck or maximum charm. However, she couldn't see them. She only vaguely sensed that her feelings for this little fox were a bit strange, but Mei Xue didn't do anything about it.

"Sister, what are you thinking about?"

"It's nothing, it just feels quite comfortable to hold you."

Mei Xue has a light floral fragrance that you can't detect unless you get close. The little fox is also very soft and sweet, and it's really comfortable to hold.

"Of course!"

The little fox stood proudly with her hands on her hips, which drew a burst of laughter from Li. She quite enjoyed chatting with Mei Xue. This little fox didn't have many complicated schemes, nor did she have any unpleasant thoughts.

"Alright, didn't you want to sleep? Then go to sleep. But the thunderstorm is a bit heavy. Do you need me to give you a lap pillow?"

Gravel's smile always reminded Mei Xue of Specter, who was still lying next door. Although the Deep Sea Hunter had high physical fitness and strength, even Specter couldn't withstand being relentlessly worked on by the little fox for almost ten hours. After all, it was the first time at this intensity, and it was indeed quite difficult without a break-in period.

"No need, I still prefer to sleep with my tail against me, and I sleep even better on rainy days."

Thunderstorms are a good day for Mei Xue to sleep. The little fox quickly crawled into bed, hugged his tail, and fell asleep. The sound of raindrops hitting the glass was like a lullaby to him.

Li watched, and then had the same feeling as everyone else, as if Mei Xue would disappear from his sight in the next second, as if the little fox in front of him was just a projection, unable to distinguish between reality and illusion.

Admiring Mei Xue's sleeping face, Li also felt sleepy, yawned, and lay down on the bed.

Amidst rumbling thunder, a heavy rain began to fall in Kazimierz. Maria complained about how strange the weather had been lately, while drying her hair and turning on the television.

Zofia's training was very effective, and Maria was also making rapid progress. She imitated the moves of her father, uncle, and sister from her childhood. Although she could not become as strong as them, she at least qualified to participate in the competition.

"I wonder how my brother-in-law is doing. I never imagined that Viviana and my brother-in-law had that kind of relationship. Does my sister know?"

Maria didn't call Viviana the Candle Knight because she had seen her several times when she was a child. She just didn't expect that the little fox and Viviana had such a relationship. In other words, this could be considered coming out of the closet!

"Should I tell my sister? But my sister's wife is really nice. Maybe I should talk to my brother-in-law alone another day?"

After much deliberation, Maria decided it would be best to talk to Mei Xue. She believed there must be some other hidden story behind this matter. Aunt Zofia had also said that Viviana was not the type to reveal this matter so easily; it would be self-destructive and a recipe for disaster.

"Urgent news: Heavy rain has struck Kavaleria today. Please be aware that some citizens have died due to lightning strikes. Among those identified are the chairman of the Marigold Group and the president of the Source Cloud Group..."

The thunder and rain poured down, but Mei Xue was alone and safe in her room. About an hour later, the little fox opened its eyes and saw Li sleeping.

He immediately realized that he had actually fallen asleep. He had originally planned to use his nap as an excuse to go find Viviana, but now it was fine, since Gravel was asleep and probably wouldn't notice that he had left.

Chapter 306 Mei Xue's Marriage Certificate

"What is Mei Xue doing at this time... I'm really curious."

Viviana picked up her tea and took a sip. Looking at the torrential rain outside, she knew that if her boyfriend hadn't changed his mood again, he must be sleeping.

She knew Mei Xue's personality. The little fox was always sentimental and would make the weather change according to her mood. For example, when she missed someone, she wanted it to snow or rain. When she was happy, she liked sunny days, and when she was unhappy, she liked cloudy days. If it was a thunderstorm, it meant she was sleepy. At these times, Mei Xue would run over and crawl into her bed, and then they would... cough cough, sleep together.

In reality, Viviana was well aware that her actions were ruining her future, but she was very open-minded. From the moment she saw Mei Xue, she had already decided to leave with the little fox. After all, she had already missed one opportunity and waited for so many years, she didn't want to lose this chance again.

Of course, this action will inevitably have some negative impact on Mei Xue, Viviana knows, but she cannot accept that the person she loves will hear such rumors. In the past, it was fine, since they were all unfounded rumors and people always liked to make up their own ideas. Now, she needs to consider Mei Xue's feelings.

Although the little fox hadn't yet considered her one of her own, that didn't stop Viviana from making her stance clear, especially since she didn't like the Left-Handed Knight anyway.

"Miss, what you did was really too bold. It really startled us."

The maidservant beside her, Volper, had a lively glint in her eyes. She was a slave bought by Viviana, but Viviana treated her very well. She even received a salary for working here, and she could even have holidays to go back and visit her parents, who had been terrified before.

She had always known that Viviana the Candle Knight was not as bad as the rumors suggested. On the contrary, she already had someone she loved, and even Mr. McKee, who was in charge of liaising with the Scattered Knights, had rejected her advances several times.

"If you have someone you like, you should just say it directly. I probably won't be staying in Kazimierz anymore. I'll arrange new jobs for you all before I leave."

"Can't I come with you?"

"No."

Viviana smiled and shook her head, putting down her teacup and looking at the maid. She had only kept the maid by her side because she was interested in her tail.

"There's nothing in his place that needs servants, and besides, I'm afraid you'll try to take it from me."