Chapter 70: The Despair Between Mortals and Geniuses
“Damn it, are we too late again?”
“Don’t worry, they haven’t left yet, let’s ask first…” Calsas looked at the Rotten Wood Carpet floating in the sky, waving and shouting, “Vanessa!”
“…”
Vanessa seemed reluctant, but she slowly descended, landing before them.
Calsas extended his hand as if greeting an old friend. “It’s been a while, Vanessa. Uh… where’s Miss Hero?”
“She had some matters to attend to and couldn’t make it. She said she’ll arrive in a week and asked me to come to the academy first to smooth things over for her enrollment…”
Vanessa explained slowly, sighing. “Calsas, it’s over. Even if you want to rejoin the hero’s party, you need everyone’s approval. I can’t make that decision alone.”
“No, you misunderstand, we’re here for the Imperial Princess.”
Calsas didn’t seem annoyed or avoidant of the past. His magnanimous demeanor was surprising. “Have you seen Her Highness? She seems to have encountered some trouble, and we’re looking for her.”
Vanessa’s expression remained unchanged, staring at the talented young man for a few seconds before replying, “No.”
“Thank you for your answer. Give my regards to Miss Hero.”
“Mm, I will. She always blames herself for your departure. I’ve tried to persuade her countless times, but she’s like a block of ice, completely unmoved…”
Hearing this, Calsas loosened the button on his wrist. “Those who shoulder heavy responsibilities work tirelessly. True strength isn’t achieved overnight… Miss Hero’s will is the strongest I’ve ever seen, and it’s my goal to emulate her.”
“I’ll convey your praise to her.”
“Hehehe, it’s not praise, it’s the truth.”
“Goodbye.”
“Farewell.”
Calsas waved slightly, watching the trail of magic smoke from Vanessa’s carpet disappear into the night sky.
Caramy finally had a chance to breathe after the important conversation between the two “big shots.” “Hey, did she lie? I feel like something’s not right…”
Calsas’s sharp eyes, like a hawk’s, narrowed slightly. “She did.”
“Damn it! Why didn’t you expose her?!”
Caramy cursed. The plan hadn’t even begun, and now the princess was missing, and Lena was nowhere to be found. Who would bear the empire’s wrath…?
Thinking of his role in this, Caramy felt a wave of panic.
Stunned by the dog owner.jpg
Had Lena sold him out?
This wasn’t how it was supposed to go!
“Exposing her wouldn’t be helpful. If everyone lied, the world would be silent. Exposing a lie only leads to awkwardness and distance, not what I desire.”
Calsas put one hand in his pocket, his handsome face carrying a hint of world-weariness, like an old sailor who had weathered countless storms.
Caramy thought Calsas’s cool demeanor was annoying, but he couldn’t retort, feeling like an ignorant, uneducated playboy.
Which he was…
After a moment of silence, Calsas continued, “…Besides, with lies piling upon lies, even the most energetic person will eventually tire. Why not try to believe? What do you think, Caramy?”
Calsas met Caramy’s gaze, then looked away.
In that brief moment, Caramy felt like he had lost.
Completely seen through, utterly defeated…
Did he know everything?
Caramy stared blankly.
Calsas patted Caramy’s shoulder, his voice light and airy. “Don’t worry, as long as others don’t harm me, I’ll treat them with kindness. Peace is always the best option, Caramy, you should understand this. Just pretend I wasn’t here, that I never came.”
The mature young genius from the elite class left.
Caramy felt the gap between them once more.
Was there truly such a vast difference between mortals and geniuses…?
He murmured to the starlit sky, standing there for a long time before turning and leaving the rooftop.
…
At the same time,
Diana struggled to drag the “corpse” into the hotel. She approached the front desk, intending to ask for the most luxurious couple’s suite, but her pockets were empty, just like her heart.
“I don’t have any money…”
Diana lowered her head dejectedly. No money, no room, she understood this principle.
“Perhaps I can reveal my royal identity. These weaklings should recognize the Imperial Flower of Almeria. Hmm, let’s try it!”
The receptionist had been watching Diana for a while, giggling secretly. This little girl, struggling to carry a heavy load, her expression determined, was simply too cute…
“Weakling adults! Um… I want a room, for two people, weakling, weakling~ hmph~”
Her small hand reached for the desk, barely able to reach, forming a “V” sign.
Diana tapped the desk haughtily. “Hmph, do you know who I am? I am Princess Diana von Tepes, the renowned Imperial Flower of Almeria! Listen up, commoners, I’m giving you a chance to show your loyalty. I don’t even need your best room, just the second or third best will do. I’ll just stay for one night, and someone will pay tomorrow!”
She didn’t use her Word Spirit Magic.
After all, she was the famous Imperial Princess; how could they not recognize her?
Diana was confident in her fame, not to mention her lolita dress alone was worth a month’s income for this hotel.
“Such a cute little girl, let me give you a hug.”
“Ahhh, I’m dying from cuteness overload!!!”
“Whose child is this?”
The receptionists, their ample bosoms on full display, rushed out from behind the counter, surrounding Diana like tourists at a zoo.
A rare animal on parade.
They pinched her chubby cheeks, stroked her smooth skin, some examining the fabric of her dress, others taking the opportunity to cop a feel, hugging and kissing her.
Overwhelmed by the attention, Diana lost her bearings.
“Stop it! Stop it! I want a room!!”
“Alright, little sister,” the receptionist said with a professional smile. “A standard room is twenty silver coins, a deluxe single room is one gold coin, and a deluxe couple’s suite with a giant slow-play slime waterbed is ten gold coins. One gold coin deposit will be refunded upon checkout with no damages. Please pay the deposit first, little sister.”
“Ah… it’s so expensive…” Diana froze, her small hand clutching her empty pocket. “C-can you give me a discount? Just a little, please, weakling sisters?~ Pretty please?~”
Leave a Reply