I'm in Mota, and they all want me to confess my feelings!

Lupa replied in a low voice, "It seems to be some kind of evil organization."

Duanmu Yan nodded as if he understood, then said to Isidora, "I need to think about this matter some more, and besides... this isn't a decision I can make alone. The disappearance of the Black Tide is indeed related to me, but it's not just about me. I'll give you an answer when we meet again."

After saying that, he took Lupa's hand and left.

Isidora watched their departing figures and couldn't help but sigh softly.

Although she had prepared herself mentally, the feeling of being rejected was still very unpleasant.

"But at least for now, we can be certain that he is not our enemy."

"but……"

"A powerful being capable of defeating the Black Tide."

Isidora murmured to herself, a fleeting image of a blooming flower flashing through her mind.

"Perhaps, Tsubaki would be interested in someone like that?"

"Should we let her give it a try?"

"Okay, that's settled then."

Volume 1: Chapter 86 Yuno Doesn't Want to Sleep on the Street

Sun-Drenched Tavern.

The most famous tavern in the entire Seven Hills.

"Boss, two set meals, large ones, and two bottles of Yinxin!"

Lupa called out familiarly toward the counter, then led Duanmu Yan to a quiet corner to sit down.

As a renowned gladiator from the Seven Hills, Lupa's appearance naturally caused a stir in the tavern.

Many eyes turned to him, and some even tried to strike up a conversation.

Fortunately, the boss was quite respected in the area, and with a few words he persuaded the crowd to disperse, thus preserving a rare moment of peace for the two of them.

"Hehe, Fulvia, your words carry more weight." Lupa rested her chin on her hands, smiling as she looked at the tavern owner, Fulvia.

A woman who seemed very reliable.

Fulvia placed two bottles of her favorite drink in front of them and joked, "Who told you to cause such a sensation every time you come? My little tavern can't handle the enthusiasm of so many of your fans."

As she spoke, she turned her gaze to Duanmu Yan beside her, scrutinizing him for a moment: "This young man doesn't seem to be a local. And... he seems to have a good relationship with Lupa?"

Suddenly, as if she understood something, she gave a meaningful smile, leaned close to Lupa's ear and whispered, "You have a boyfriend? You have good taste, he's quite handsome."

This sudden teasing made the usually straightforward Lupa blush.

Regardless of her identity, Lupa is still a young girl.

When discussing such a relationship, it's inevitable that a girlish side will be revealed.

She quickly coughed lightly and said seriously, "Don't talk nonsense! This is my friend."

"Oh, so that means... we're still in the adjustment period?"

"I...you...sigh, I'm too lazy to explain to you. Anyway, hurry up and prepare some food, I haven't eaten all day!"

Blushing, Lupa shoved Fulvia away from there.

Duanmu Yan had no idea what they were talking about, but he could tell that Lupa seemed to have a good relationship with the owner of the tavern.

"It seems you two have a good relationship." Duanmu Yan unscrewed the cap of the drink bottle, took a small sip, and said, "What kind of drink is this? It tastes good."

"Right?" When Lupa heard Duanmu Yan praise Yinxin, she couldn't help but smile confidently. "This is the best-tasting drink I endorse! Although, some others are passable. Anyway, let's not talk about this anymore. You must be hungry after walking for so long, right?"

"Let's eat and chat. By the way, tell me about what's happening in Laguna."

……

……

Nighttime has always been Yuno's favorite time of day, ever since she was a child.

As a child, she always loved to climb over the towering walls of the Sifang Hall, gaze at the night sky alone, and watch the moon quietly travel through the boundless sea of ​​stars.

At this moment, she stood within the city of Qiqiu, gazing up at the familiar sky. Her azure eyes tried to find the silver moon, but only saw a hazy halo in the depths of the night.

She left without saying goodbye, departing from the Four Directions Palace and arriving at the bustling Seven Hills City.

Again.

one more time.

Yuno was born with a dislike for constraints, and even becoming a royal consort did not erase her innate nature.

She herself couldn't remember how many times she had secretly run away from Grandma Lilybe without her knowledge.

Over time, the other ladies-in-waiting in the palace gradually got used to her disappearance.

The initial panic and worry had long since turned into a helpless calm with each disappearance.

They knew that in a few days, this willful genius would reappear at the end of the Four Directions Hall with that nonchalant expression.

The young girl wrapped her cloak tightly around herself and strolled through the streets of Seven Hills. Her gaze wandered among the bustling crowds and the dazzling array of stalls, her eyes widening with childlike curiosity at the sight of something new and interesting.

"While I was away, so many new and interesting things have appeared in the city..."

She stopped in front of a stall.

Those exquisite items from the New Federation were styles she had never seen in Seven Hills before.

The girl reached into her bosom with great interest, only to find nothing.

Then he realized that he had been in such a hurry when he slipped out of the Four Directions Hall that he had forgotten to bring his money bag and terminal.

"...This is terrible."

Although money is not everything, but without money is absolutely impossible.

In fact, in Seven Hills City, given Yuno's status, she could easily have the stall owner give her the goods on credit.

But she never stooped to using her position for personal gain—that wasn't her style.

It was a pity, but since I didn't bring any money, I had no choice but to give up.

She sighed softly and left the stall reluctantly.

"Speaking of which..." she suddenly realized another problem, "Where should we stay tonight?"

Should we go find Augusta?

She shook her head as soon as the thought crossed her mind.

I can't keep bothering her, and besides, she's been nagging me for a while about me leaving the Four Directions Palace without permission.

Moreover, if someone were to trespass into the Governor's Palace without the Senate's permission, those old fellows would surely seize the opportunity to make trouble.

Yuno wasn't afraid of them.

She simply didn't want to cause Augusta any trouble because of her own willfulness.

Even the most willful person should know their limits.

Am I going to have to sleep on the street?

I am a genius diviner, how could I possibly sleep on the streets!

"Really? The Hidden Sea Cult... is it really that despicable?"

“The religious order itself does have problems, but we can’t generalize and condemn all religious orders. I know a kind and lovely priestess, and I can introduce you to her if you have the chance.”

Just then, two figures brushed past Yuno.

The girl suddenly paused, looked up, and her gaze quickly locked onto the familiar figure with a red wolf tail.

"that is……"

"Lupa?"

They had met several times before in the Four Directions Hall.

Before becoming a Lady of the Palace, Yuno was also a gladiator, so she particularly admired Lupa's performance in the arena—that pure, passionate, and unadulterated love.

Although it's a little embarrassing to ask for help now, given Lupa's personality, she probably won't refuse to help, right?

With that in mind, Yuno made up her mind.

She quickened her pace to catch up with the two and gently patted Lupa on the shoulder.

"Huh? Who is it?" Lupa turned around in confusion and saw a girl wearing a cloak standing behind her.

Duanmu Yan also turned around: "Your friend?"

"I—" Lupa was about to answer when the cloaked girl raised her face to the light.

When she saw the face clearly, Lupa's eyes widened in surprise: "Yuno?"

Yuno lightly touched his index finger to his lips, making a "shh" gesture: "Don't make a sound, come with me."

Erjiu? Qiliu” Yichan qun “Ah? Okay.”

Although they didn't understand why, Lupa and Duanmu Yan followed Yuno and walked into the deserted alley.

Volume 1: Chapter 87 Okay, let's put them on the market.

The soft light of the silver moon gently caressed the streets and alleys of Qiqiu City, and the branches and leaves along the roadside swayed in the night breeze, as if shimmering fragments of light were scattered at the boundary between reality and dreams.

Yuno sat in the dessert shop on the street corner, while Lupa, as if she knew her stuff, ordered a few desserts.

The freshly baked cookies were quickly served.

Yuno picked up a piece and took a gentle bite—the aroma of cream and honey fruit instantly burst forth between her lips and teeth.

"It tastes like pickled olives. I love this the most."

Duanmu Yan sat beside Lupa, but his gaze involuntarily fell on the girl opposite him.

The girl was slender with fair skin, and at first glance, there was almost no flaw in her appearance. She was like the silver moon hanging high in the starry sky, pure and untouched by any dust.

And that face was beautiful—a beauty that needed no embellishment or embellishment.

Of all the girls Duanmu Yan had ever met, this face was enough for his memory to filter and leave a clear place for her in his heart.

—Yunno.

Is she the so-called "Imperial Maiden"?

They can glimpse the future of others, but cannot change their predetermined fate.

"Why are you staring at me?"

Perhaps it was Duanmu Yan's overly unrestrained gaze that caught the girl's attention.

Yuno tilted his head slightly, a hint of doubt in his gaze.

"I'm sorry," Duanmu Yan said. "I only heard the Second Miss mention Yu Nu and you. That's why I was a little curious."

"Second Miss?" Yuno repeated softly, a hint of confusion flashing across her face. She hesitated for a moment, her long eyelashes trembling slightly. "You don't mean...the one from the Motari family?"

"Besides her, who else is the second young lady?"

"It's her?" Yuno looked slightly surprised after Duanmu Yan didn't deny it. "It's been a long time since I last saw Koleta. Where is she? Didn't she come with you?"

Yuno and Coleta were old acquaintances.

Because the Motari family needed to expand their banking business in Seven Hills, they visited almost all the prominent figures in the area, and family members naturally had to meet with the top executives of Seven Hills.

This includes the court ladies of the Four Directions Palace—though they live a secluded life, they wield absolute power in the city.

However, most of the ladies-in-waiting in the Four Directions Palace are detached from worldly desires and have almost no interest in politics or commerce.

But Yuno is different.

She detests those rules the most, and even as a royal consort, she would never choose to compromise herself.

That's why Yuno always showed great interest when Koleta appeared with all sorts of novel gadgets.

After a while, they became quite familiar with each other.