A dull longsword and a heartbroken villager

As if to meet Naruko's needs, an artist with an easel set up on the street came into Naruko's view.

The artist was dressed very plainly, but he was quite good-looking.

He was intently drawing a portrait of a customer.

His eyes seemed to see only the model and the canvas; everything else was nonexistent.

Naruko's eyes lit up, and she pulled Bray towards that direction.

"What?" Bray looked at Naruko, who had suddenly perked up, with a puzzled expression.

"I need someone to draw for me!" Naruko licked her lips, inexplicably excited.

"Looking for someone to draw?"

"Draw a rabbit."

“…” Bray remained silent.

He didn't struggle and let Naruko pull him to wait near the artist.

The artist was completely unaware of Naruko and the others' arrival. He paused as he began to paint, gradually perfecting his work.

About half an hour later, after handing the painting to the satisfied customer, the artist noticed Naruko and the other two while wiping his sweat.

Speed ​​is very important when doing street art, so Naruko and the others didn't have to wait too long.

If they were painting in a studio, Naruko and the others might have to wait until it was completely dark.

"Are you looking for me to paint your portraits?" the artist asked tentatively.

"Yes, yes, yes." Naruko nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

"I'm so sorry, I was so engrossed in painting that I didn't notice you." After confirming that you were guests, the painter quickly apologized.

“It’s alright,” Bray said casually.

If Naruko doesn't care, then Bray won't care either.

When it comes to the word "time," Naruko has more say.

"My name is Diman. I wonder what you would like me to draw?" asked the artist who called himself Diman.

“Rabbit,” Naruko said, holding up a finger in a mysterious manner.

"A rabbit?" Diman froze on the spot, wondering if he had misheard or if the other person had made a slip of the tongue.

“Yes, it’s a rabbit,” Naruko repeated.

"Then, can I tell you my requirements?"

"A rabbit that wears an eyepatch over its left eye, looks like a good-for-nothing with dead fish eyes, and can stand up." Naruko thought she had described it in great detail.

"Wait a minute...can you repeat that again?" Diman doubted his own hearing once more.

How could what this girl with long pink hair is talking about possibly exist?

"This thing doesn't exist, does it?"

“That’s right, it doesn’t exist.” Naruko said seriously.

That's why I need you to draw it.

“I’ll give it my best.” Diman felt this was a challenge, a challenge to his imagination.

Although he needs to imagine, he still needs some reference points.

Thinking this, Diman looked at Bray, who was holding Levy's little hand.

This gentleman meets all the criteria except for the species.

“I think it should be able to meet your requirements,” Diman said, raising an eyebrow.

"Why is this guy always staring at me?" Brey wondered after noticing Diman's gaze.

"That's great! Can you paint two?" Naruko slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "Wonderful!"

“No problem,” Diman said with a smile.

“However, I need some of your cooperation when I paint.” Diman was about to make some requests.

"For example?" Naruko asked.

“I need a reference point. Could the gentleman next to you sit down so I can use him as a reference?” Diman pointed to Bray.

"???" A question mark appeared in Bray's dead fish eyes.

What does it have to do with me, Blakes, that you draw a rabbit?

Bray thought this request was very problematic.

But before he could even begin to speak, Naruko had already forced him into a chair.

"Please use it as you see fit." She made the decision about Bray's fate without her consent.

---

After about two or three hours, Bray slumped into a chair, gradually collapsing into a puddle.

After doing nothing for several hours, he felt terrible.

But seeing the artist working so fast, I didn't dare to make any moves and could only feel dejected.

The sun also set, and the surroundings were shrouded in a thin veil of pale gold.

"Hmm..." Levy had already fallen asleep standing up, clinging to Naruko's arm, and sometimes she would mumble in her sleep.

"How did it go?" Naruko couldn't help but ask after seeing Diman stop painting.

It had been too long; Naruko actually thought the other person had drawn something extremely simple.

I never imagined it would take so much time.

"They're finished, both are complete," Diman said with a sigh of relief.

"Let me see." Naruko perked up as soon as she heard that.

"Take a look," Diman said, making room for Naruko to see the drawing more clearly.

"Hiss..." Naruko gasped.

This rabbit is so damn realistic, but it perfectly matches Naruko's requirements.

If I had to give an analogy, it would be... at the level of a fantasy creature?

It's fluffy, like a priest's doll, but it also looks incredibly like a real rabbit.

"Wow, that's amazing!" Naruko exclaimed sincerely.

Bray glanced at it too, then fell silent.

It was definitely a rabbit, but Bray felt something was off.

Is this the kind of trip Virginia wants? For these college-organized trips, student accommodation is usually taken care of long ago.

At Imperial Academy, the students' living quarters were certainly not shabby.

Clinton's wealth comes entirely from tourism; the hotels and inns there never disappoint.

At this moment, Bray was walking in the hotel booked by the Imperial Academy, a look of shock in his right eye.

It was luxurious, more luxurious than Bray could have imagined.

However, the excessive gold and the overemphasis on "nobility and luxury" made Bray slightly uncomfortable.

It feels like Nick Porras's hometown.

As for Levy, she stood behind Bray, holding up a drawing board with both hands.

To others, it looked like Bray, that vicious guy, was abusing Levy.

Unfortunately, they were all wrong; Levy had volunteered.

The weight of this half-person-high drawing board was no different from that of cardboard to her.

She wanted to help Bray with all sorts of little favors, like what she was doing now.

"Excuse me, are you here to see who you are looking for?" A staff member in a neat suit asked politely, his hand on his chest.

During this period, the hotel is exclusively for Imperial Academy and will not be rented out.

If these people weren't looking for someone, the staff member would have to consider how to get rid of them.

“Yes, they’re looking for someone,” Bray nodded casually.

"Sir, could you please tell us who you're looking for? We can inform them for you." The staff member's lips twitched involuntarily as he looked at Bray's deadpan eyes.

Dead fish eyes are not a desirable trait.

“Princess Virginia,” Bray said after a moment’s thought.

Na Liao was stunned for a long time after hearing the name in the report.

Are you sure?

“Just say that Luxcrass’s brother came to see her,” Bray said after a moment’s thought.

There are many reasons why he didn't give his name directly.

First of all, he is not very famous, so if the staff reports it to them, they might think he is some kind of guy harassing the princess.

Secondly, his sister seems to have a good reputation. If she is said to be her brother, mentioning finding a princess would reduce suspicion.

"Okay, I'll go and report it." Although Bray's words were a bit roundabout, they did reduce the staff member's suspicions.

It wouldn't be good if the other party said they were going to report it, but actually considered Bray a suspicious person and didn't say anything.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome." With that, the staff member withdrew, seemingly to report the matter.

"You're more clever than I thought!" Naruko looked at Bray in astonishment.

"..." Bray didn't speak, but wondered why Naruko had the confidence to think others were idiots.

---

“This is…” Virginia looked at the drawing board that Levy was holding with a puzzled expression.

Levy was also looking at her with a rather happy expression.

When Virginia heard that it was Bray who was looking for her, she hurried downstairs, and Blanche couldn't stop her.

Blanche genuinely wanted the princess to be more reserved.

Fortunately, Virginia hadn't removed her makeup, so rushing downstairs wouldn't affect her image.

Otherwise, either Bray will have to wait for ages, or he'll have to go downstairs looking completely undignified.

Neither of these outcomes is a good one.

“It’s a rabbit!” Levy smiled adorably, revealing the true nature of the object in her hand.

"A rabbit?" Virginia was startled, but she managed to control her expression well.

This looks like a painting; it has nothing to do with rabbits.

“That’s right, it’s a rabbit, something you’ll definitely like.” Naruko strode forward, waved her arm, and said proudly.

"I'm sure I'll like it?" Virginia looked at Naruko, unable to hide the doubt on her face.

“It’s a gift. Lux said it would be impolite not to bring a gift when meeting you,” Bray said.

“You didn’t have to say what you were going to say,” Blanche said coldly from behind Virginia.

Blanche noticed that her princess was first happy, then disappointed, and couldn't help but speak up.

Can't this guy have a little more emotional intelligence? Doesn't he know not to shatter a young girl's fantasies?

Young girls have many feelings and beautiful dreams; don't throw harsh reality at them like cold water.

“…” Virginia blushed slightly upon hearing Blanche’s words.

"Can I take a look?" Giving a painting as a gift when meeting someone is already strange, but giving it in this kind of situation is even stranger.

But Virginia felt relieved knowing that it was Bray who gave her the gift.

There's nothing we can do about it; it was given to us by Bray, and there probably aren't many people who can keep up with Bray's eccentric thought process.