Chapter 999: Chapter 999: Weakened Divinity vs. Despicable Believer (Part 25)
Royd finished speaking and paused to look at Gu Shengyin.
Speaking of which, looking at the situation now, he felt that in his collaboration with this Oracle, she didn’t get any unfair advantage.
With her abilities, she could clearly spread the faith of the Goddess of Nature on her own, while he found it a bit difficult to seize that position without causing damage.
When he looked over, she was sitting gracefully in her chair, with her hands crossed over her lap, exuding elegance.
And her gaze was intently focused on him.
It was evident she had been listening very carefully to what he was saying.
Royd was quite satisfied with this; he greatly admired such an attitude.
Of course, if he knew what the elegantly poised Oracle across from him was thinking, he might not feel so heartened.
Gu Shengyin was chatting with the system: "System, do you think he’s very good-looking?"
System: "..."
The system cautiously replied: "According to human aesthetics, His Grace the Duke is a very rare handsome man."
Gu Shengyin nodded with a smile: "I think so too."
When she turned back, the other party had stopped speaking, evidently seeking her opinion.
Flashing quickly through her mind were the contents of their earlier conversation, and with a perfect smile, Gu Shengyin nodded: "Everything is fine, Your Grace. I hope our collaboration can continue."
Royd scrutinized Gu Shengyin carefully, ensuring there wasn’t even a trace of reluctance from her.
Feeling somewhat relieved, he couldn’t help but ask.
"Forgive my bluntness, Miss Bis. With your abilities and the power of the Goddess of Nature, developing a vast following for the faith across the continent isn’t difficult. Why then have you chosen to continue collaborating with me?"
Royd was certain that no force would refuse a partnership with such an Oracle.
Gu Shengyin wasn’t surprised by the question.
She smiled at Royd: "After my reputation spread, many were willing to come and collaborate with me. However, when I was unknown, there were hardly any who had the resolve to trust and work with me, Your Grace."
"Moreover—" A hint of amusement gleamed in her eyes, "I can tell, though His Grace doesn’t have faith, you’re a man of integrity and sincerity. By working with someone like you, there’s no worry of unpleasant events happening in the future, isn’t that right?"
From Royd’s perspective, he was watching her look at him tenderly. For the first time, her exquisite face boldly entered his eyes.
His pupils slightly contracted, but then he quickly returned to normal: "Thank you for your answer."
Gu Shengyin rose with a gentle smile: "It’s no trouble at all. Your Grace, if you have any doubts or plans in the future, feel free to contact me anytime."
Royd saw her desire to leave, stood up, and opened the door ahead of her.
Louis Wise, who had been waiting outside, lit up upon seeing Gu Shengyin: "Lord Bis, have you finished your discussions with His Grace? I wonder if you have any plans next? May I invite you to lunch? I know a place in town..."
"She doesn’t have the time." Royd interrupted him coldly.
Under Louis Wise’s puzzled and frustrated gaze, Royd turned around, his eyes burning as he looked at Gu Shengyin: "Miss Bis, please!"