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This aircraft was his beloved toy, and he couldn't just leave it there to meet the spokesperson.

So, let that guy wait.

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The aircraft flew past the tall buildings and then headed towards the more peripheral outskirts of Kavaleria.

Later, at a manor, Bai Ye had Hanai-2 land the aircraft.

The wind whipped up by the propeller blades sent fallen leaves and weeds flying everywhere, while the roar of the engine shattered the quiet atmosphere.

"Ningguang, are you sure you're not mistaken? This place must be abandoned... The weeds are even more lush than the forest along the lake and riverbank. It doesn't look like a normal garden at all..."

Looking at the desolate surroundings, Bai Ye couldn't help but speak.

The vines have climbed all over the house, and no one is taking care of them. They just let the various plants grow freely, which is quite stylish.

However, the owner of this garden seems to be quite wealthy, otherwise he wouldn't own such a spacious manor in the Great Knight Territory.

"Excuse me, are you Margaret's friend, Bai Ye?" A mature blonde woman yawned as she ran out of the mansion. Although she had changed into formal attire and tidied herself up a bit, she still couldn't hide her fatigue, looking as if she had just been woken up by the roar of Bai Ye's aircraft engine.

Chapter Four: Zofia: Who exactly are you?

"Don't you know this site isn't really suitable as a helipad?"

Laurentina asked quietly from the side.

Bai Ye shook his head:

"Near Light just said that her own house wasn't big enough, but her aunt Zofia was richer and her family's estate was quite large and could be used to park aircraft."

Yes, before Baiye left, Linguang wrote a letter to his family and sent it to Kazimierz in advance through Baiye's messenger company.

Bai Ye was delayed between the core city and Lungmen, which caused the letters to arrive faster than others – the letters arrived before the person even reached Kazimierz.

However, this is inevitable, since players can teleport directly, making things like sending messages very convenient.

The Messenger Logistics Company underwent an upgrade as early as the middle of the second version. They abandoned the so-called "instant messaging" gimmick they initially used and returned to the model of having messengers deliver messages—because the process of translating information, having players deliver it, and then translating it again was simply too troublesome.

Let's just send the letter directly.

Once the mobile base station plan is implemented, the number of orders will likely decrease significantly, so Bai Ye plans to make a quick buck now.

The current "Northern Cross" private courier company has dedicated players who teleport to deliver messages. They don't like fighting and prefer experiences and travel. For them, completing some tasks while wandering around this land and earning some travel expenses is a good job.

Bai Ye was thankful that not all players were combat fanatics; there were at least many non-combat players, otherwise he wouldn't even be able to recruit player employees.

It's more cost-effective to spend the time delivering messages grinding monsters, and Bai Ye isn't going to pay too much for the messenger. Therefore, players who specialize in combat won't even glance at the message-delivery job.

However, when the delivery destination is outside the main city, players specializing in combat will also accept the order, since the last leg of the journey still involves crossing the wilderness, which is too dangerous for non-combat players.

Although the players were not afraid of death, Bai Ye was still unwilling to let his employees risk their lives—he didn't want to provide death compensation.

On the contrary, Bai Ye believes that players should be fined for dying, since they have to be resurrected after death, and there is a period of weakness in between, which delays the delivery of messages.

Ahem, that’s too far off topic.

In short, before Bai Ye arrived, Margaret informed her aunt of the current situation and asked Bai Ye to park the aircraft at her aunt's manor.

"I'm sorry, the garden hasn't been maintained in a long time, it's been neglected..." Zofia was a little embarrassed, she didn't want her guests to think she was a slovenly person.

"You're Lin Guang... um, Margaret's aunt?" Bai Ye blinked, looking at the girl in front of her—well, she should be called a woman. At least, she was a mature woman, unlike Margaret, she was an older sister.

When Margaret first mentioned her aunt Zofia, Bai Ye thought she was an elder, but she didn't expect her to be such a young older sister, which was quite different from her original impression.

Fortunately, Bai Ye wasn't interested in blonde hair, so after glancing at her once, he stopped staring at her intently.

“Although you are my aunt, I am actually from a branch of the Lin Guang family, so I am a distant relative—” Zofia explained, seemingly afraid that Bai Ye might misunderstand something.

Bai Ye nodded. He wasn't very interested in the affairs of the Lin Guang family. He would lend a hand if something happened, but he wouldn't interfere in their family matters.

However, he noticed that there was a spot on the lawn in the garden that looked a little off.

"Someone fought here?" Bai Ye glanced at the traces left on the lawn and surrounding bushes, raising an eyebrow.

"Your swordsmanship is really green... Are you training some junior?"

Zofia was observing what kind of person Margaret's friend, whom she mentioned and repeatedly praised in her letter, was. She was a little taken aback by Bai Ye's sudden question, but she still nodded. "That's right, Margaret's sister Maria is receiving training here with me."

'As expected of someone Margaret values, she can see so much information at a glance?' Zofia was secretly surprised after answering the question.

Many people can see signs of battle, but to discern the strength of the combatants solely from these sword marks is something few can do.

What's more, the moment they met, the handsome young man opposite her looked at her left hand with a sharp gaze that made Zofia feel a little sting.

This guy had clearly realized the injuries he had sustained in the past and had changed his dominant hand.

You can tell at a glance that this is something that ordinary people cannot do.

'A monster's friend is also a monster...' Zofia, who knew Margaret's level well, couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

"Near Light's sister..." Bai Ye still habitually referred to Margaret as Near Light. On Rhodes Island, codenames were used more frequently than real names.

Bai Ye felt that he could send his student Melantha over to play, which would be a good opportunity to test the performance of the power armor and compare it with the power armor from other companies.

Hmm, perhaps we could develop a new tester.

Looking away, Bai Ye temporarily put the thought aside and looked at the blonde woman in front of him, smiling as he extended his hand:

"Let me formally introduce myself. I am Bai Ye, an ordinary researcher."

"We will be troubling you for the next period of time. Thank you for your generosity."

"Don't mention it. I don't have many servants here, and I'm usually too lazy to take care of them. It's really quite impolite of me."

"My name is Zofia. I am the aunt of the Nearl sisters. I used to be a top 16 finisher in the Major, but I have been retired for a long time now."

The two exchanged polite greetings.

Then Bai Ye pointed to the three hunters behind him:

"They are my guards; I need their protection when I go to dangerous places."

"Eh, does a strong person like you need a bodyguard?" Zofia asked, somewhat puzzled.

"On the surface, that's all. After all, in other people's eyes, I'm just an ordinary scholar who can't even kill a chicken," Bai Ye replied with a smile.

As the two were talking, Zofia's terminal suddenly rang.

"Miss, a spokesperson for the Business Federation suddenly appeared at the door and said they want to visit you!"

The servant's anxious voice came through the communication.

No wonder, after all, he was the spokesperson, practically representing the Business Federation itself, and in Kasimir, he was an absolute big shot.

It was absurd enough that such an important figure would appear at the gate of Zofia Manor, which had been in seclusion for many years and lived a life of peace.

"Why would the spokesperson contact me? Wait—could it be..."

Zofia turned her gaze to Bai Ye.

Chapter 5 Playful

Chanel stood at the entrance of Zofia's manor, his face beaming with an incredibly bright and warm smile. Anyone who saw such a smile would assume that he was genuinely happy and joyful.

Therefore, anyone who has met him will naturally develop a certain fondness for him. After all, a person who smiles a lot is probably not too bad—at least, that's the case for most people.

However, the truth was quite the opposite; beneath that bright smile lay an incredibly gloomy face. For an executive who had climbed to the position of spokesperson, wearing a mask was a basic skill, but at this moment, even Chanel was somewhat taken aback.

The day before yesterday at noon, he received a notification from the higher-ups of the Kazimierz Commercial Federation, stating that the president of the Terra Adventurers' Guild, who was also the most authoritative expert on the undead in the land, would be visiting Kazimierz soon. The higher-ups of the Commercial Federation attached great importance to this, and therefore assigned Chanel to personally oversee the reception arrangements.

Although Chanel was the spokesperson for this event and practically represented the Business Federation itself, he dared not disobey the orders of the higher-ups, so he made careful preparations for this reception.

However, the guy named Bai Ye completely ignored him and didn't give the Business Federation any face at all. He actually swaggered away from the port area in his aircraft, leaving Bai Ye, who was in charge of receiving him, standing aside.

Chanel had initially thought that Bai Ye had something important to do, but according to the intelligence provided by the Unarmored Alliance assassin he had contacted who was in charge of surveillance and "security," the guy had actually gone to a dilapidated manor.

If Chanel hadn't specifically looked it up, he wouldn't have known this was the manor of former competitive knight Zofia. Damn it, why is this guy looking for that retired knight from the top sixteen first?

Then, Chanel thought of a possibility.

Maria.

The Lin Guang family.

Chanel gasped.

Damn it!

Yes, actually he wasn't that angry until just now. Even though he was left out, the welcoming ceremony he had spent precious time preparing was wasted, and even though he had traveled such a long distance to personally visit Bai Ye, Chanel wasn't angry at all, really.

If Bai Ye were to specifically come over to meet any other female knight, Chanel would only think that this guy was a wonderful person who knew how to enjoy life, acted on his own whims, and had a unique personality.

Such people are naturally suited to a place like Kazimierz, a place of extravagance and debauchery.

However, the problem now is that Bai Ye has met Zofia and made contact with the Nearl family. Seven years ago, Margaret Nearl caused the Business Federation a lot of headaches. Her reckless victory in the championship not only failed to bring benefits to the Business Federation, but also made them lose face.

If it weren't for the pressure from the Supervisory Council and Old Pegasus, that despicable guy would have really been killed by the Assassins of the Unarmored Alliance. Even so, the final result was still acceptable; the Radiant Knight was expelled.

Then, seven years later, Margaret Nearl's sister reappeared at the Cleveland Cavaliers Major.

And now, Bai Ye, whom the higher-ups value, has become entangled with this troublesome family...

"Why can't you all behave yourselves? Wouldn't it be better to be as well-behaved and obedient as Marna?"

Chanel clenched his fist.

The next moment, his expression instantly changed to his original bright smile, and a few seconds later, Zofia's servants appeared at the door.

"Sir, please come in."

"Thank you."

Chanel thanked the person he wouldn't have otherwise given a second glance, and then followed him inside.

After passing through the dilapidated garden and the old training ground, Chanel arrived at Zofia's mansion.

The fact that a mere sixteen-player Major equestrian could afford such a massive estate speaks volumes about the power of equestrian sports. And through this tournament, the Business Federation will only profit even more.

This is great, isn't it? Why are the other two kids from the Nearl family so stubborn? They're just ungrateful.

Chanel grumbled inwardly as he passed through the dilapidated living room door, where he saw Zofia and Bai Ye sitting in the reception room. Having thoroughly researched Bai Ye's background, Chanel naturally recognized him at a glance.

Meanwhile, three other women sat on the sofa on the other side of the reception room.

Three masters.

Chanel had seen countless people, and although he couldn't sense any aura of strength in Bai Ye—she was probably just a scholar with no real power—the other three women seemed to be formidable opponents. Chanel even believed they all possessed the ability to contend for the Special Championship.

Suddenly, three outrageous guys appeared, and he immediately tensed up again.

However, he maintained a smile on the surface:

“Mr. Bai Ye, the Business Federation has specially prepared accommodation and transportation for you.”

"Please thank the Kazimierz Business Association for their kindness on my behalf." Although Bai Ye spoke respectfully, both his tone and expression remained indifferent.

"Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Chanel. I am one of the rotating heads of the Knights Association competition area this time, the executive of the Knights Competition and Publicity Department of the Meshco Group, and I have been fortunate enough to be selected as the spokesperson of the Business Federation in the competition area."

"There aren't enough seats here, there are too many of you." Bai Ye rolled his eyes.

“You’re quite the comedian…” Chanel choked on his words. “I will fully cooperate with your activities in the Kazimierz Grand Knights’ territory. Please feel free to ask if you have any requests.”

"Then could you please leave now? Ms. Zofia and I have something to discuss," Bai Ye said in a nonchalant tone.

Despite being repeatedly given face, the other party showed no respect whatsoever, which made Chanel lose face. As a spokesperson, he was always treated with utmost respect wherever he went, and he had never been offended like this before.

So Chanel also raised his voice:

"Excuse my bluntness, but please do not have too much contact with the Lin Guang family, otherwise it may displease the Business Federation."

"Chanel, has someone told you that your expression is fake?" Bai Ye suddenly asked.

"Hmm?" Chanel frowned.

"Perhaps you'd love for me to do this?" Bai Ye saw through Chanel's provocation.

Yes, he might be genuinely angry, but his attitude was certainly feigned. Or rather, he was currently quite pleased to see Bai Ye associated with the Lin Guang family.

This gave him a reason to launch an attack.

"..." Chanel remained silent.

Now he truly understood how terrifying this guy was. Don't be fooled by his appearance and age.