Chapter 664: 106. The Mysteries of Derivative Species (Two-in-One)
Chapter 664: 106. The Mysteries of Derivative Species (Two-in-One)
“An old acquaintance? Just because of this? Has your mind gone bad, actually committing such a rude act in front of others? It’s hard to imagine you are a gentleman from Nali, truly shameless, putting your hands on a lady…”
In the room, as he watched Curion and the others moving further away, Fisher’s expression was anything but relaxed because he understood Elizabeth better than anyone. If she were someone to easily give up, she wouldn’t have orchestrated her plans for so long, playing the entire Nali like puppets. There must be more hurdles ahead for himself…
Elizabeth knew her own strengths, yet she had still sent these Nali agents, whose powers could not possibly surpass the Fifth Rank, and he had not felt any magic fluctuations related to the High Ring on them. They might have other tricks up their sleeves, perhaps those high-grade relics hidden within the treasury of the Golden Palace.
He was unsure which one she had brought, but he had to be cautious in the future… However, he now first had to deal with Miss Valentina Turand, the superior he had just touched on the shoulder in an attempt to provoke Elizabeth.
Fisher heard the girl’s voice behind him; she seemed to have understood his earlier intent, but when Fisher half-heartedly referred to Elizabeth as an “old acquaintance,” Valentina became increasingly agitated, puffy-mouthed in her wheelchair, which almost made Fisher laugh out loud.
However, his actions had indeed been somewhat thoughtless. In fact, he could have directly confronted Elizabeth since he had noticed that Curion’s eyes were equipped with remote synchronized Communication Magic; there was no need to use such a provocative approach to expose Elizabeth’s weaknesses.
As for his own matters, Elizabeth wouldn’t let others get involved—she would handle them personally. They both understood each other deeply, and tragically, Fisher could now only use this mutual understanding to wound her, making her temporarily retreat.
With thoughts constantly moving through Fisher’s mind, he turned around with an expressionless face. He raised his hands as if admitting defeat and said to the huffing Valentina in her wheelchair,
“Though I have already explained the reasons, I do indeed feel I acted improperly, and I am truly sorry… How about this, consider it a debt I owe you. Aside from my official duties, if there’s anything you need me to do, I’ll help you to the best of my ability.”
Upon hearing this, Valentina was about to ask what exactly he had done in Nali to warrant such an elaborate effort to chase him down to the Northern Realm. However, the astute Valentina had clearly felt that this guy seemed to be trying to provoke another woman with his intimate actions towards her, which made her quite upset to be used as a tool, further cementing her impression of Fisher as a complete scoundrel…
Thinking this, Valentina hatefully lowered her fingers from twirling her ring and looked at Fisher with a cold voice,
“Heh, I did want to ask about your messy affairs in Nali, but on second thought, they likely have a lot to do with ladies deceived into fury. Asking would only add another chapter to a story about a man who loves to deceive ladies’ feelings…”
“Although I feel that Miss Valentina has some misunderstandings about me, not asking about the past is indeed a wise choice. Besides that, is there anything else I can do for you?”
For some reason, hearing the smiling Fisher say this made Valentina’s heart feel ticklish as if scratched by a cat’s paw. She suddenly wanted to know about his hidden affairs in Nali, but since she already spoke, going back on her words was not an option. She could only pinch her chin, pondering for a moment before suddenly raising her head and cautiously saying,
“Alcohol and candy…”
“Alcohol and candy… Is this some kind of new riddle for ladies in the Northern Realm?”
After hearing this, Valentina first glared at Fisher, then turned her head towards the room door. After Heidlin had escorted the Nali people downstairs, she likely had other tasks to attend to, so she was probably not here. Valentina slightly relaxed her expression, though her voice lowered significantly,
“Just, help me buy some cold water sugar and alcohol outside Mia, not too much. For the cold water sugar, a bag will do; for the alcohol, red wine, preferably not too intoxicating since I haven’t drunk it before… If you buy it, I’ll not hold grudges against your beast-like rude behavior earlier.”
“Just this?”
Valentina nodded and put her hands back on her thighs, adding,
“But you mustn’t let Heidlin know. If she finds out I’m carelessly eating these things, she is definitely going to be angry… You know I have a genetic disease, which makes my body much frailer than average people; to keep me living longer, my diet has to be very healthy. That’s why I’ve stayed away from the simple sweets that others usually enjoy.”
Fisher glanced at her delicate figure in the wheelchair, then lifted his head towards the door, making Valentina think that Heidlin was right behind, which scared her into quickly turning back, only to find no one there. She turned her head back with a displeased look, facing that bad man…