Chapter 998: Chapter 998: Weakened Divinities vs. Despicable Believers (Part 24)
Gu Shengyin’s demeanor was clearly much calmer compared to Louis Wise.
She seemed oblivious to Royd’s frosty expression and winked with a smile: "Thank you, Your Grace the Duke."
Upon hearing this, Royd’s frown deepened.
She calls him Louis Wise and me Your Grace the Duke; does the difference in treatment have to be so obvious?
He waited for her to extend her hand, but clearly, Gu Shengyin stood there with no intention of doing so.
Royd had to impatiently say, "Hand."
Gu Shengyin paused for a moment, seeing that Royd’s gaze was fixed on her left hand, she lifted it somewhat perplexedly.
Then, Royd quickly took her hand and imprinted a kiss on the back of it.
Gu Shengyin widened her eyes in surprise, and Louis Wise was even more shocked as he looked at his superior.
His Grace the Duke... when did he become so courteous to ladies?
After finishing, Royd swiftly withdrew his hand, looking as if he was very reluctant about what he just did.
I’m just doing this to avoid being impolite. Royd said to himself inwardly.
"All right, Louis Wise, we have some matters to discuss, you may leave now." Royd stood straight, mercilessly issuing an order for his subordinate to leave.
Louis Wise felt a bit reluctant in his heart, but he knew there were some things he shouldn’t know about. He glanced at Gu Shengyin and bowed his head as he walked out.
Gu Shengyin sat quietly on a wide chair, waiting for Royd to speak.
She thought that with this man’s personality, he would certainly get straight to the point once he opened his mouth.
However, after a few minutes of silence, Royd spoke: "Your dress today... is very beautiful."
Gu Shengyin almost dropped the folding fan in her hand.
She gave Royd a puzzled glance, maintaining a perfect smile: "Thank you for your compliment, Your Grace the Duke."
What’s gotten into him suddenly?
Duke Royd is not someone who engages in small talk.
Seeing Gu Shengyin’s strange and conflicted expression, with no sign of joy on her face, Royd lowered his eyes.
Damned book, doesn’t it say that a good conversation should start with a good topic?
In his understanding, complimenting a woman’s beauty or taste is undoubtedly the easiest way to gain her approval.
But Royd dejectedly realized that this tactic had absolutely no effect on this Oracle of the Goddess of Nature.
The other party merely looked a bit puzzled, then her expression returned to normal. As if she didn’t hear his words at all.
Next time, he definitely needed to have a serious discussion with the person who wrote this book.
Gu Shengyin noticed the atmosphere between them falling into a mysteriously awkward state again, sighed internally, and took the initiative to start a conversation.
"Your Grace the Duke, you sent a message asking to see me, is there something you wish to discuss?" she asked.
Seeing her bringing up the matter at hand, Royd imperceptibly breathed a sigh of relief.
With a detached expression, he said, "Saint Veit City has already established several temples of the Nature Goddess, we..."
The man’s rich voice resonated in the room, and when he spoke of business, his handsome face bore an undeniable seriousness.
If it’s true that a serious man is the most handsome, then this man is indeed at his best at all times.