Chapter 997: Chapter 997: Weakened Divinities vs. Despicable Believers (Part 23)
Although knowing that this subordinate and that Oracle had no time to meet, much less be together without his knowledge.
Nonetheless, Royd still felt a bit displeased.
He had reminded Louis Wise more than once not to get too close to Gu Shengyin.
But he actually knew in his heart that if Louis Wise, as his subordinate, could have a closer relationship with that Oracle, the other party might cooperate more diligently.
Yet he just didn’t want the two of them to get together.
Just thinking about the day when Louis Wise might become a lover with that Oracle filled his heart with boundless violence and irritation.
He himself didn’t know why he felt this way.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." The door to the private room was pushed open, and a figure walked in.
Louis Wise’s eyes lit up: To avoid being discovered, Gu Shengyin had changed out of her Oracle attire today. She was now wearing a tight waist-cincture gown with a wide skirt that was very popular this time, a design that perfectly showcased her tall and elegant figure.
She wore a large brimmed hat with ruffles of the same color that covered most of her face and held a delicate pink folding fan in her hand.
In this ensemble, she was every bit the noble young lady; no one would connect her with the Shrine’s Oracle, as if with a halo of spring breeze.
Louis went up and extended a hand: "Welcome, Lord Bis."
"Thank you, Louis Wise."
Gu Shengyin closed her fan, smilingly placed her hand into Louis Wise’s palm.
Louis kissed her hand lightly with a warm gaze.
Royd suddenly coughed heavily, interrupting the harmonious atmosphere between the two.
Louis Wise looked somewhat puzzled at the unusual behavior of His Grace the Duke.
Royd’s gaze unnoticed slipped to Gu Shengyin’s hand, which she had already withdrawn, and he suddenly stood up, his expression cold, as he walked over to Gu Shengyin.
Louis Wise, somewhat nervous, stood in front of Gu Shengyin: He couldn’t be blamed; Royd’s gaze was intimidating enough that anyone unaware would think he intended to harm Gu Shengyin.
Royd gave Louis Wise a faint look: "Move aside."
Facing those emotionless eyes, Louis Wise’s fist clenched secretly, his body remained unmoved.
Royd’s voice dropped a degree: "Louis Wise, move aside!"
Having a formidable reputation among his subordinates, Louis Wise, confronted with those dark blue eyes, his Adam’s apple bobbed nervously twice, finally unwillingly taking a step aside.
His gaze still fixed unblinkingly on Royd, secretly vowing that if His Grace tried to harm Lord Bis, he definitely wouldn’t stand by.
Contrarily, looking at Gu Shengyin, she hadn’t changed her expression at all from the beginning, calmly watching Royd, seemingly not worried about herself in the least.
What happened next was somewhat unexpected for both.
Royd walked quickly to Gu Shengyin’s side, a slightly stiff smile tugging at his lips.
He extended his right hand towards Gu Shengyin: "Welcome to you, Miss Bis."
Louis Wise: ...
He was currently feeling quite confounded.
Just a welcome, yet you made such a terrible fierce appearance for what!
Sigh, the tenth post. Finally managed to get the update out before midnight. No update at midnight. There’s still one Chapter owed from before, and Zhizhi will make it up soon, good night everyone. As usual, requesting monthly tickets, recommendation tickets, and tips, appreciate it ╭(╯3╰)╮