Chapter 2833 - 1342: Awakening and Aesthetics (Part 2)

And in fact, it was indeed so. The transaction proceeded smoothly. The other party seemed to have no intention of making a move. Everything was developing in the right direction, everything within Cole’s expectation.

But...

Could I really accept bringing myself along like this, as if ’undefended’?

As for Miss Lizi, let’s not mention her. Although the maid does have the duty to protect the master, in most cases, her responsibility is to serve tea, water, do laundry, and fold bedding, to take care of the master’s daily life, rather than being the first to pull out a weapon in critical situations.

Then, what about myself?

What am I? What have I always been doing? Do I have any irreplaceable qualities? Can I really provide peace of mind for the gentleman? I’ve always considered myself a follower, but is there any follower as useless as I am? Sure, the gentleman trusts me, but isn’t that because he never seriously considered the things I’m unable to do?

Cole knew very well that Little Ai, whose position is similar to his, is a genius in terms of overall perspective. Although she was just an inexperienced girl before, the way she now views things and her realms are beyond his imagination. In fact, when dealing with the Blood Wing Clan for the Cavos Family in the City of Freedom before, and even in many specific matters after the annexation of the latter, Little Ai handled a large proportion of it.

She is truly a rare talent. She certainly qualifies as a follower of the gentleman.

But do I?

Perhaps I did in the past, but as time goes by and as the gentleman’s vision expands, power strengthens, and influence grows, I’m gradually falling behind, slowly unable to keep up with the pace.

Of course, as long as I keep doing what I can, as long as I continue to ’strive’ steadfastly, the gentleman will eventually help me fulfill my wish of reviving Rona, but can I really feel at peace with that?

Lady Spider, Foster, Lady Lian, Mr. Cholera, Lady Teresa, Boss Jun Wu, Lady Mu Xuejian... As they become the gentleman’s helpers one by one, what about me?

Is enjoying a leisurely life under the gentleman’s care how I repay my benefactor?

Cole Shuren, is this really the kind of person you are?

Complaining about your own powerlessness is something only those who have given their all have the right to do. But at this moment, do I qualify?

Swoosh——

As the cold gleam flickered, just when Ying thought the man opposite was planning to suddenly make a move, preparing to shoot through his legs with the gunblade, she found that the man was actually only hurting himself. In other words, he made a cut on his own wrist, and although it was merely a superficial wound, it was one deep enough to see the bone.

"Lackey?"

Liz, supporting Motan’s body, furrowed her eyebrows, then seriously turned to Cole and asked, "Have you finally been driven mad by the master?"

"No... Lady Lizi..."

Cole smiled, his face slightly pale: "Rather, I finally truly woke up."

Lizi raised her eyebrows slightly and asked again: "Although I don’t know what madness you’re throwing, if you’ve awakened, do you need treatment?"

Cole, who calmed down a bit by letting some blood from his hand, nodded slightly without affectation: "Then I’ll trouble you, Lady Lizi."

"Hmm, it is indeed troublesome, but since you’re not annoying, it’s fine."

Lizi faintly replied, then bit the fingertip of her left index finger, flung two blood drops that sparkled with a crystal luster towards Cole.

"Blood Seeker..."

The man under the cloak muttered in some surprise, then found that Cole’s wound, deep enough to see bone, immediately erupted with a plume of blood mist upon contact with those two blood drops, then began healing at a speed visible to the naked eye. He couldn’t help but turn to the girl beside him and ask, "How does this recovery speed compare to yours?"

Ying narrowed her eyes expressionlessly, watched Cole’s wrist wound for a while, then said blandly: "No comparison, Ying’s just got slightly better physical fitness, there’s no special ability like a Blood Seeker."

"Heh..."

The man couldn’t help but laugh silently, gently stroking Ying’s shoulder as he said: "Do you really think you’re just slightly better in physical fitness?"

Ying tilted her head, rubbing against the back of the man’s hand, softly saying: "It doesn’t matter, Ying wouldn’t be foolish enough to harm herself for no reason."

Cole: "..."

"Do you have any other business?"

Lizi, however, looked at the two with a usual expression, saying emotionlessly: "If there’s nothing else, leave. Lizi feels a lot of pressure with you here."

Ying showed no reaction at all, just continued to lock onto Lizi and Cole’s auras, clutching the gunblades in her hands tightly.

"There’s no need to be nervous, you two. Didn’t I say before, I’m not interacting with you in the capacity of an executive from the Viper Chamber of Commerce now."

The man gave a gentle smile, calmly said: "In fact, I’m very interested in the gentleman you serve, which is why I wanted to wait for a while, planning to have a little chat. If this offends you, please forgive me."

Lizi furrowed her brows, nodded: "Lizi definitely feels somewhat offen—"

"He’s already awake."

At this moment, Ying suddenly interrupted Lizi, raising the gunblade in her right hand towards Motan: "And he’s about to touch your leg."

BANG!!!

Accompanied by a visually impactful shoulder throw, Motan’s body was slammed to the ground by Lizi, losing about thirty percent of his health points and was subjected to a whole five seconds of dizziness.

"Sir!"

Cole anxiously fell to one knee, scrambling to help Motan up: "Are you okay?"

Lizi also pressed her hands on her knees, bent over slightly, curiously tilted her head and asked: "Yeah, are you okay?"

"The answer is no, because I kind of feel you mean ’if you’re okay, I can hit you again’."

Motan first grinned at Lizi, then turned to look at Cole: "Don’t make a fuss, I... Hmm? You have quite the look in your eyes, did something good happen?"

Cole shook his head silently, discreetly hiding the almost completely healed wound, speaking somberly: "It’s just belatedly realizing my own negligence, sir."

"Heh, I see, so you were struck by it, huh? Not bad, not bad."

Motan stood up, dusting the debris off his robe while casting a glance at Ying, who had just exposed his despicable thoughts, then... made a huge grimace at her: "RUA!!"

Ying: "..."

"Sorry, this child doesn’t mean any harm, she’s just a bit too naive."

The man behind the girl laughed, then gestured towards the depths of the alley with his chin: "Mind if I have a word with you?"

Motan chuckled lightly, walked inside without looking back: "No problem, but it’s best if it’s just the two of us."

"Of course."

The man nodded without hesitation, then fished out a small bag of gold coins and tossed it to Ying, saying in a gentle yet irrefutable tone: "Go take your brothers and sisters for a drink. We’ll be back shortly."

"Yes."

Ying sensibly nodded in agreement, then whispered: "Um... Actually, Ying has allowance... there’s no need for you to again..."

"Then it’s on me for all three of you."

The man smiled, then followed Motan into the depths of the alley.

...

A moment later

"Honestly, since the transaction is already over, I’m not too keen on chatting more with you."

Motan glanced back at the man, saying absent-mindedly: "But for the sake of that lawful loli, speak whatever you want to talk about."

The other party fell silent for a while, then said slowly: "So, like most people, you scorn our Viper Chamber of Commerce’s style?"

"There’s nothing to scorn."

Motan yawned, lazily said: "Although I have had dealings with you before, frankly speaking, I find... well, to be honest, your style is a bit too low."

"Style?"

"Put simply, as an Evil Party, you don’t possess your own aesthetics. Despite having a decent foundation, you’re like filthy hyenas, truly nauseating."

"I see."

"Do you have any objections?"

"On the contrary, I wholeheartedly agree~"

Chapter 1342: End