It can be said that Rure no longer has any doubts and hostility towards Xue Ren. However, the vampire prince still has some wariness, albeit, not many compared to other acquaintances of his.
As they both were leaving the slums area, neither Rure or Xue Ren hadn't noticed that someone was watching their fight. The eyes in the dark shone with bright light as the center of those attention was Xue Ren...
As the friends duo left the area, the darkness descended onto the slums as the bright eyes disappeared as well hiding the traits of the battle in its embrace.
While Xue Ren and Rure were coming back to the main district, Zhi Shendra was patting one of his books with affectionate eyes. If he would show those eyes to woman, then he definitely would make her fall! At least, that's what Xue Ren had said...
However, his usual, quiet time has been under disturbtion created by annoying kids! They were kids from poor families and they barely could even read. Even so, he had to let them stay here. All because of Duan Qiu.
Xue Ren thought that she has gone to Seven Slashes fraction, but the truth was different. After Xue Ren had voiced out his ambition, the young sword maniac didn't feel like training. Instead, all she wanted was a quiet place.
But the sight of kids peeking through the windows and door made her to unknowingly smile. As she invited them, Duan Qiu turned into teacher as she began teaching them. She was even holding one little baby who couldn't even speak in one of her hands!
Duan Qiu Mama?!
Sho Yue was also with her and in her cat form, she was like pet as kids were fighting to have her in their little hands.
Sho Yue... pet?
As both ladies were enjoying their free times without thinking too much about their situations, Zhi Shendra was looking at them with discontent. He had to accept those kids as it was Duan Qiu request. She had helped him a lot with this library in the beginnings, thus, it's natural to accept of one her requests...
Also, she is Xue Ren's woman and she herself is nice and cheerful lady!
However, it was still annoying and when Zhi Shendra noticed that little baby farted in her hands, he sneered. It was not only fart! But, Duan Qiu only smiled brighly...
"Alright, alright."
She stood up and went to the bathroom unconsciously face smacking the librarian!
"..."
SLAP!
He, adult man was laughing at the baby farting and young woman taking care of such kid... Zhi Shendra turned to the side as if he really got face slapped and the red color crept onto his face. Blushing deeply, he hid his face with the book.
Then, after a several minutes, Duan Qiu came back. Feeling as if it's his chance to get revenge, the librarian stood up and approached red beauty. She was cradling the little baby looking especially charming. Xue Ren would definitely choke at such sight!
"I-if you like babies that much, then how about you ask Xue Ren for one? Heh!"
"..."
Duan Qiu lightly blushed as she felt that Zhi Shendra is too childish. She actually thought that he was too angry and somehow had to vent his feelings. Anyway, she still got a little red and quickly answered him...
"It's not time yet, but if such time comes, then you are going to be an uncle. So... look forward to that, Uncle Shendra."
"..."
SLAP!
Duan Qiu frankly answered and such answer made Zhi Shendra to experience face slap once more. The young miss didn't wait for his reply as she went past him.
Tap! Zhi Shendra fell lifelessly, but soon, began to smile brightly. It was all because Duan Qiu called him uncle. He, who had just experienced two defeats in a row was now grinning like a kid. It has to be said, but this man has lost his family in early age...
Thus, in this moment, the relationship between him and Xue Ren advanced a little. While he was laughing like idiot, the kids got scared and Duan Qiu shot small sword slash towards him!
"Blurgh!"
Sending him to the entrance to the library. The moment he landed, the very same doors opened exposing three silhouettes... quite robust silhouettes...
As he saw them, the stupid smile of his disappeared. Of course, before it disappeared, the person in the door already spoke.
"Why are you laughing on the floor, hmm?"
The fat woman noticed Duan Qiu and the kids. Both women gazes met and they just nodded to themselves. Then, she turned to Zhi Shendra who already stood up. With light bow, he spoke quietly only to her and her guards...
"What brings you, Her Majesty The Beautiful Empress, to this lowly place?"
It was Cursus Burie! The fat woman scoofed at such words as she told her guards to protect the kids and Duan Qiu. The two bull men mouths twitched yet the complied and went to the sides of teaching table.
"Ohh, what is this armor, sister?!"
"It's not the armor, it's abs!"
The kids played cheerfuly while Zhi Shendra led the fat woman to the quiet room. As they both sat down in the chairs, Zhi Shendra hopelessly spoke...
"How about you change that fat form of yours?"
Burie mischeviously smiled as she began changing...
While Zhi Shendra had meeting with one of the empresses, Xue Ren and Rure arrived at their destination...
The brothel!
It all began with simple question 'What do you know about Salamandra Princess?'. It didn't take long for Rure to smirk as he led Xue Ren here. Standing before entrance was enough to be able to smell strong perfume of women...
"I know that Snow Princess has dispute with Salamandra, thus, it's perfect chance to learn more about your enemy. Ah, yeah. Don't be racist."
"..."
Learn more about enemy in brothel... Xue Ren felt like he is getting pranked! Or maybe Rure just wants to relieve himself here before meeting with Cursus Burie?!