Chapter 530: Fox Empress's Request
Chapter 530: Fox Empress’s Request
“Lynn, would you please open the door wide?” Luna blew her long pipe and put it under the table.
“Huh? Mm, okay.” The young bluish-white fox girl nodded in understanding and immediately did as she was told. After that, she returned to her mother’s side and sat in a seiza position.
However, after a few minutes passed, nothing happened. No one came either. Therefore, Lynn decided to ask just to be sure. “Are they really coming soon, mother?”
“Do you doubt your mother, o my daughter?” Luna closed her eyes and smiled faintly.
Seeing that, Lynn gulped her saliva in nervousness. If her mother was being serious or mysterious, she could do nothing but feel nervous.
“I- I’ll just wait.” Lynn turned her head to the side and chose to sit in silence.
“Fufu, it’s good to be a good girl~” Luna opened her eyes and gave her daughter a head pat.
“Now I’m listening to you and not going anywhere, right? I’ve even postponed all my scheduled events for a few days just because of you.” Lynn puckered her lips.
“Hum-mm~” Luna looked at the wide-open door and closed her eyes again.
Her hunch was that something she had been waiting for had come before her. Because of that, she opened her eyes with a welcome smile even though she didn’t see anything there. She then stood up.
“Eh?” Lynn didn’t know what was going on, but she just followed her mother to stand up.
“Welcome to Evroria Palace, esteemed guests. I have been waiting for your arrival. Would you therefore deign to reveal your noble existence to us?” Luna put her hands on her upper chest and greeted with an elegant yet polite attitude.
“…” Silence fell upon the chamber.
Even though a few seconds had passed, there was no response whatsoever. Lynn even thought that her mother just greeted the empty air because her mother mistook it as something else.
“Hmm?” Lynn stared innocently at her mother, who was frozen and motionless.
However, a spatial distortion suddenly appeared near the wide-open door. It expanded and formed a circle with a blue gold colored energy vortex within it.
It was like a portal from another dimension. Luna became a little nervous, even though she could already predict who would come.
*Bam!*
The door was suddenly closed by the unknown force, and the entire corner of the chamber was instantly enveloped in a bluish barrier.
“Wh- what? What happened?” Lynn widened her eyes to realize they were sealed within the chamber in the blink of an eye.
She then felt extremely strong forces from behind the portal. Her foreboding ability was not as great as her mother’s. Still, she could easily know the potential threats and dangers that might come her way.
Lynn took a stance as if she was ready to defend or attack, but her mother gave a hand gesture, so she didn’t do anything. Therefore, she simply complied, although her vigilance did not decrease in the slightest.
“You gave your welcome five seconds earlier than our arrival. Even so, I am still in awe of your abilities, Empress Luna Evroria. We came back as we told you before.” Nell went through the fake energy portal with a lofty expression.
“I am honored to receive your praise, o the Goddess of Blessings. This may sound a bit impolite, but are you the only one who came here to see me?” Luna gave a slight bow.
“We’re all here, though?” Nell looked back. She didn’t know why the others hadn’t come out of the fake portal.
She had come elegantly and stunningly, but she was alone?
“Hum-hum, so you’re a soul fox with pretty impressive divination abilities.” A blue-haired man stepped out from behind the portal gallantly, and a boy who bore a resemblance to him followed closely behind.
After that, Elysia and the others exited the fake portal before Oceanid closed it. It was only used for their entrance, after all.
“Yes, that’s me. I see, your divine group has some new members, hmm?” Luna tilted her head slightly. She didn’t know why there were two additional young girls at the Apprentice level.
‘What took you so long, big sister?’ Nell complained via telepathy.
‘That’s because Yuuki needs some time to put on her robe.’ Rhea replied with a reassuring gaze.
Nell only looked at Yuuki, then at Oceanid. He now used the form of a man like a dashing prince appearance with blue hair and blue eyes. While his avatar was as his son.
“Anyway, I say again, welcome to my Evroria Palace. Please have a seat and allow me to serve you a cup of tea.” Luna just put her thoughts aside and invited everyone to sit on the cushion seats that had been provided on the other side of the table.
“Please have a sit…” Lynn pointed her palm at the empty cushion seats. Even so, her gaze continued to be drawn to the seven-tailed white fox girl. She glanced at her fluffy bluish-white tail, then just sat down.
“Then, I won’t hesitate.” Oceanid sat cross-legged in front of the Fox Empress.
By the time everyone was seated, Luna simply brewed a few pots of tea and served everyone a cup of tea. “Please.”
“Hmm, I appreciate your welcome.” Oceanid received the first cup because he was the closest. He glanced at the tea and could confirm that it was only high-quality tea without any harmful substances in it.
Hence, he looked once more at the two soul foxes in front of him. “Hm, is this pretty girl your daughter?”
“She is indeed my daughter. Are you attracted to her, lord?” Luna smiled mysteriously.
“Eh?” Lynn froze while she was distributing the teas to everyone. She never thought that her mother would literally offer herself to a man.
“I can see that she is a playful little girl. Very much like my little one.” Oceanid opened a small conversation with a random topic, for starters.
“Oh my, that’s a coincidence. They will definitely get along in no time.” Luna covered her mouth with a hint of surprise. She then looked at the little boy with a meaningful gaze.
“Hey, please don’t look at me with that look, auntie. I may look like a child, but I’m much older than your ancestors.” Oceanid’s avatar sipped his tea with an innocent look.
Like a sudden lightning bolt, Luna flinched slightly. She was clearly a beautiful and charming woman, but she was called an auntie by this little boy?
“Ohoho, then, are you an old monster in the form of a boy?” Luna chuckled awkwardly.
“Unfortunately, I’m just a free and virtuous personality.” Oceanid’s avatar shook his head.
“Fufu, interesting self-portrait. If you don’t mind, may I know your identity, lord?” Luna spoke again with the mature blue-haired man.
“I used to be known as the lord of the seven seas from the east.” Oceanid was reminded of his youth and used it as an introduction because he did not want to immediately reveal his true identity.
“It is my honor to meet you, lord of the seven seas. This may sound off-topic, but do you intend to form a harem with all these beautiful maidens? You need to be very brave and determined for that, fufu…” Luna covered her mouth elegantly.
Oceanid widened his eyes in a completely different shock. He subconsciously slammed his hand onto the table. “Shh, what are you saying, Fox Empress Luna Evroria. What you’re saying could put me in a predicament.”
After saying that, Oceanid gulped nervously and glanced at the girls. Cold sweat suddenly seemed to run all over his body to see Rhea, Nell, and Elysia as if staring at him in disdain.
“Fufufu, I knew it. They are extraordinary existences and two of them are divine beings. Are you one of their category?” Luna got another clue from that response. She was curious about this man’s identity because this man was like a deep ocean as she tried to find out more using her divination ability.
“Yeah, he’s a God. Hey, Sea God, stop flirting with every beautiful woman you meet. We’re not here because of your clause.” Nell folded her arms in discontent.
“Oh my, Sea- Sea God?” Luna covered her mouth in for a real shock. She did not expect that this man, who claimed to be the lord of the seven seas, was a Sea God.
“Hmm, that’s me.” Oceanid grumbled inwardly. This fox lady spoiled the fun, and that little Goddess ruined his little plans.
“I- I see… So, four golden lights refer to this, huh…” Luna muttered softly while looking down.
She then looked to the distinguished guests to check something. Someone wasn’t there, and she knew it after checking it one more time. Even so, she decided not to ask about it.
Then, Luna only heaved a subtle sigh and brought the conversation straight to the main topic. “So, what brought you all here? It wasn’t as simple as meeting me, was it? Is there anything I can do for you?”
“I like people who are sensitive and quick to understand. We are coming back like what the Goddess of Light once told you. We want you to go with us for some things. Your abilities can be useful to help us overcome the accursed.” Nell gave a small nod and happily replied to the conversation.
“Ah, so that’s… I expected it. Well, I understand and will help you unconditionally. However, I only want this one request of mine to be granted.” Luna closed her eyes and raised her index finger with a mysterious smile.