These words made Sicali's expression stagnate. He looked at Alice and then at Chen Rui, "Sir Chen Rui, is this the case?"
"Little Princess Royal Highness must be joking," Chen Rui secretly gave Alice a thumbs up and shrugged, "The original words are, I'd rather break my hands and feet than run naked."
Sicali's eyes narrowed slightly, "So … Sir Chen Rui refused?"
Chen Rui directly ignored the chill in Sicali's eyes and smiled slightly, "I'm just a mere financial officer of the Dark Moon. Sir lord has a noble status and is a royal family. Why bother with me?"
Although the tone was more euphemistic, this was already a very obvious refusal.
Even if it was the peak stage of the Demon Emperor, Chen Rui was not afraid. He had already defeated 2 peak stage of the Demon Emperor in his hands, and they were all actual combat type. None of them was weaker than Sicali.
There was only 1 word for those who dared to mess with his woman, kill!
Chen Rui's obvious disregard made Sicali's eyes twitch. As he was about to speak, an indifferent voice sounded, "Stop talking nonsense. Kia is my good sister. If anyone dares to mess with her, I will directly destroy his whole family!"
There was no one else but Emerald Miss Long who called herself an old lady on this occasion. Today, Miss Betty was pulled over by Chen Rui to "welcome guests" with the original intention of playing a deterrent role at some time. When she heard that Sicali actually wanted to mess with her "Governance Association" good sister and chief costume designer, Kia, she immediately shouted impolitely.
Palando yelled, "How dare you! Who are you? How dare you … "
Before she finished speaking, a terrifying pressure came over. Palando felt like she had fallen into an ice cellar, and she couldn't say anything. The mutated hellhound that was originally baring its teeth in her hand was trembling on the ground as if it saw something terrifying.
Demon Overlord-level power breath! Sicali's face changed suddenly, and he said quickly, "Princess Jía, Palando has always been insensible. You know it. It was just a misunderstanding just now. Please show mercy to sir."
Krobelus retracted her breath under Chen Rui's secret gesture. She sneered at Palando disdainfully, and she started to talk and laugh with Alice as if there was no one around.
Palando's whole body was soaked in cold sweat. She didn't dare to say a word. The hellhound had long lost its previous prestige, and it hid behind her with its tail between its legs. Krobelus' breath had a terrifying dragon demeanor. If she didn't show mercy, this dog would have already peed its pants.
"This is my Dark Moon's guest, Madam Krobelus." Jía introduced calmly, "It was just a misunderstanding just now. Sir Sicali doesn't have to take it to heart."
Sicali nodded and never mentioned Kia again. Countless thoughts turned in his mind: It turns out that this woman is Krobelus who betrayed the capital and switched to the Dark Moon. She is indeed a Demon Overlord-level powerhouse, and the Dark Moon seems to be hiding a more powerful Demon Overlord-level powerhouse …
This episode soon subsided. Shortly after the dinner, the palace held a welcome ball.
Although Chen Rui disliked this kind of social interaction the most, as the most important financial officer of the Dark Moon, he couldn't be absent from banquets or balls. He had to bring Athena to attend. As for Kia, she definitely wouldn't show up to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Sicali's coveting of Kia had caused Chen Rui to have a strong hostility in his heart. If he accepted Krobelus' warning and retreated in the face of difficulties, it would be fine. If he still didn't give up and had any ideas, Chen Rui would kill him without hesitation.
Athena was wearing a pink-orange dress and a set of ruby gem-themed jewelry. It was made by Kia. She was beautiful and generous with confidence and heroic spirit. She attracted many people's attention as soon as she appeared.
Sicali looked at Chen Rui, who was held intimately by Athena, and a strange expression flashed in his eyes. It was more of a kind of jealousy. However, Athena was not Kia. Not only was she one of the 3 legion commanders and sheriff of the Dark Moon, but her father, George. Wales, was the first general of the empire. The Warlock Fortress was strong. It was located in the north of the White Feather Estate. It was also the strongest barrier against the Bloody Empire in the north. He could provoke Kia, but he would never dare to provoke Athena. If there was any dispute, the entire White Feather Estate would not be able to bear the anger of General George.
Compared with Athena's grace, Jía in a white dress looked cold and aloof. She was like a snow lotus on the ice peak. Her appearance was so beautiful that people couldn't get close to her. It was only when she stood with her delicate and lovely sister, Alice, that she seemed to have a little more warmth.
There was also an equally beautiful woman who sat in front of a large table full of food unapproachable to strangers. She quickly devoured plates of delicious food at an amazing speed without any manners, as if this was the only meaningful thing at the ball, and as if the previous dinner was not full at all. In fact, she happened to be the person who ate the most at that time. Needless to say, there was no one else but Ms. Betty.
In fact, Palando's appearance was also good, but she was much inferior in terms of temperament. She looked proud and self-confident as if she was the most beautiful and noble woman in the world.
The banquet began. Out of etiquette, Jía accepted Sicali's invitation for the first dance, but Jía was already prepared. She chose the original Demon Realm's court dance, and she danced a very formal court dance. After a short song, the task was completed.
Sicali was about to invite again, but he was surrounded by some ladies of the Dark Moon. To be honest, Sicali's appearance was quite good. He was also a royal family and a great lord. There were many noble ladies who wanted to take the opportunity to cling onto him.
Chen Rui's first dance was with Athena, but soon, Athena took the initiative to give the opportunity for the second waltz to her best friend, Alice. Since the Isabella's ball incident last time, it was the first time the little loli danced with Chen Rui at a public ball. It could be said that her long-cherished wish was fulfilled. Her little face was flushed with excitement.
However, Alice was not very tall. It looked a bit weird when they danced the waltz together. Coupled with Alice's excitement, there was still a lack of cooperation. Even so, Alice was quite satisfied.
Jía watched her sister and Chen Rui dance hand in hand intimately, and there was suddenly an indescribable feeling in her heart. However, when she saw Alice waving at her happily, her gaze softened again.
After 2 dances, Chen Rui finally got rid of the clingy little loli. He came to Jía and gently extended his hand.
"May I have the honor to ask Your Highness for a dance?"
Chen Rui was not the first person to invite Jía to dance. After the first dance with Sicali, many nobles and royal families from the White Feather Estate came to invite him, including Sicali. Without exception, he was declined. As for the people on the Dark Moon's side, they all knew the temperament of the sir lord, so no one was willing to be rebuffed. Until the appearance of sir financial officer.
In Jía's eyes, Chen Rui's movements were too skillful. In the secret underground room of the palace and even in the council hall, the 2 had danced countless times. Just as she was about to refuse with a cold face, her hand involuntarily touched in everyone's surprised eyes.
In the dance music, the princess in a white dress and the man in a black dress began to dance, and they immediately became the focus of the audience. Whether it was the elegant and moving dance posture or the degree of tacit cooperation, it was enough to overshadow others. Many people stopped their movements and watched the movements of the 2.
"Sister danced so well!" The little loli's big eyes were full of stars. She said with a look of admiration, "I will learn from sister another day."
Athena snorted. She had to admit that Jía's dance was indeed much better than her – Hmph! Don't tell me she practices with this guy every day!
However, except for Athena, most people did not think that this was the result of frequent practice between the 2. They only thought that Jía's talent was superior. As a matter of fact, this Princess Royal was a famous iceberg beauty. She never showed mercy to any man. Anyone who dared to offend her would only end up with a dead end.
The jealousy in Sicali's eyes was even stronger. He secretly thought that this Chen Rui must also be one of Jía's suitors, and Jía was aware of this. She used the means of beauty to firmly control this talented human. From his previous attitude toward Kia, it could be seen that humans had a strong possessive desire for women. This might be a very important breakthrough.
Sicali walked to his sister and whispered a few words. Palando snorted coldly with dissatisfaction, but she finally nodded.
The dance was finally over. Jía ignored Chen Rui's request to dance a second time and went straight back to her seat. Someone immediately surrounded her to imitate someone's invitation, but it continued to be a nail …
Chen Rui was about to walk toward Athena and Alice when a figure suddenly blocked in front of him. It was Ms. Palando, the sister of the White Feather Lord.
"Chen Rui, aren't you going to invite me for a dance?" Palando showed a smile, but it seemed a bit artificial no matter how one looked at it.
Chen Rui frowned, "I'm sorry, Ms. Palando. I'm very tired. I need to rest for a while."
"Okay, I'll rest with you." It seemed that Palando was really attached to him.
"Ms. Palando, I'm sorry. I want to be alone for a while … You don't want to disappoint those men who are eagerly looking forward to dancing with you right?" Chen Rui tilted his head toward the males who were "staring" not far away.
"Them?" Palando showed disdain. When she turned to Chen Rui, she became amiable again, "It's just a bunch of incompetent people who flatter the powerful. I don't like the weak!"
"I'm also a weak person. Any Higher Demon can knock me down now." Chen Rui said faintly. He turned to leave, but he was stopped by Palando again.
"You are indeed not good at fighting, but you are a well-deserved powerhouse in some fields. Without you, the Dark Moon's economy will never have today's development and qualitative change. The Demon Realm's top internal affairs minister is definitely not an undeserved reputation. No matter where you are, you will be the most valued talent!" Palando seemed arrogant, but she was also a bit eloquent. "However, the Dark Moon's current state is already the limit. Don't you think maybe you can change to a better environment to exert your talents? What Jía can give you, we can give you. What Jía can't give you, we can also give you … "
As Palando's body began to get closer, Chen Rui took 2 steps back, "I think you misunderstood, Ms. Palando. Thank you very much for your attention and kindness, but I don't want to change the environment."
Palando still didn't give up. She leaned over slightly, and the cleavage of her chest was suddenly revealed. She said in an ambiguous tone, "With your brain, don't you know that Jía is just whetting your appetite and squeezing your value step by step? I'm different. I will give you something substantial, or … I can even give you an advance payment … "
Chen Rui sneered in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface, "Just pretend that I have never heard these words. Please make way, I'm going to rest for a while."
"You don't know how to appreciate favors!" Palando's face turned gloomy, "You must have been smitten by the bitch named Kia! Hmph, let me tell you, I am going to marry the Iron Fist Lord of the Bloody Empire. At that time, I will propose to the capital to let that little bitch be my dowry and go to the Iron Fist Estate with me. I will make her the plaything of countless men and make her wish she was dead! This is an important diplomatic marriage between empires. Even Jía doesn't dare to object! "
Chen Rui didn't expect Palando to be so insidious. His heart was full of murderous intention. In the confrontation of strategy and planning, he could accept it even if he failed, but attacking his woman had touched some kind of reverse scale. No matter what Palando's purpose was, she had been included in the kill list.
Looking at Palando's resentful gaze, Chen Rui took a deep breath, calmed down, and said faintly, "Really? Then, I can't stay in the Dark Moon anymore. I can only go to the capital to serve the regent or go to the Bloody Empire to serve Raizen the Great. As a bargaining chip for allegiance, I will propose a condition which is to send you to the most dangerous border or mining area to be the most inferior camp prostitute. Most of the border residents there are exiled prisoners. They won't take a bath for almost 2 to 3 months. The smell alone is enough for you to enjoy. Then, you will drink sewage with sediment and eat dry, hard, moldy bread. They haven't touched a woman for a long time, so I believe you will definitely get the most 'superior' treatment. But you can rest assured that a beauty like you is the most popular. They won't kill you at once like usual. They will keep you to enjoy slowly … "
Palando's face was pale. Chen Rui smiled more calmly. He approached Palando intimately, "Don't doubt my ability and determination. You marrying to the Iron Fist Estate is just a self-righteous bitch who sells her body for politics. To put it bluntly, you are just a chess piece that can be abandoned at any time. I'm different. You said it yourself. I'm the Demon Realm's top internal affairs minister. I'm the most valued talent no matter where I go! If you want to be a bitch to many people, you might as well give it a try. "
Palando's body trembled. Her eyes looking at Chen Rui were full of fear, "You … you demon!"
"I'm just a weak human with no power. It's better to give the word 'demon' to a self-righteous vicious woman like you." Chen Rui smiled kindly, "If you are mentally prepared to live a life worse than death, then just come and provoke me. I can guarantee that I won't kill you at once. I will let you slowly, slowly 'comfortable'."
In Palando's eyes, this smile was like seeing a devil in the abyss of hell. She suddenly shuddered and didn't dare to say another word.
Chen Rui adjusted his collar. He glanced at the little loli who kept waving at him in the distance from the corner of his eyes, signaling him to "come here quickly". He strode over. This time, Palando didn't dare to stop him at all. She just stood in place silently. She didn't even dare to look at the "demon" again.
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