Chapter 178: Why bother with so much?

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Chapter 178: Why bother with so much? Watching the deeply regretful expression on Luoqi’s face, Shane actually wanted to say something. “I don’t think there’s much of a difference with you either, Princess.” Isn’t that true? Although not to the extent of Tielle, Luoqi seems to be the type who completely lets her guard down after opening up to someone, right? Otherwise, why would her attitude towards Shane be so unguarded? Strictly speaking, Shane had only met Luoqi once before, but during that one time, she had already been dragging and pulling on him and even jumped on him to snatch something away. Would any other princess act so casually? Certainly not. Let alone Luoqi, the top princess of the world. So, compared to Tielle, Luoqi wasn’t much different. (Maybe, in a little while, this girl will come running to scrub my back.) Shane silently snickered to himself. Then, Shane’s thoughts turned to Merica. (That girl probably isn’t much better.) She used to be so wary of Shane, not wanting to come anywhere near him, but recently she seems to be letting her guard down more and more, almost to the point of becoming a stalker. Could this be what they call slowly turning into the very thing you once despised? (Are the women of the Otherworld too easy to handle?) This was Shane’s sentiment. Of course, Shane was just griping, and it wasn’t what he actually believed. He knew that this situation had arisen largely because these girls had been too distant from the opposite sex, or rather, they had hardly interacted with the opposite sex at all. Like sheltered ladies, they simply couldn’t grasp the appropriate distance and propriety with men. If it was with any other member of the opposite sex, of course, it wouldn’t be like this. Modesty, shyness, and proper upbringing would all ensure that these girls knew how to protect themselves and maintain an appropriate distance from men. But once an intimate male figure appeared who could make them let down their guard and enter their world, they would lose their sense of distance and consequently do some things without any defenses that they wouldn’t normally do. Added to that, with Shane’s personality being such that it easily provoked others into impulsivity or recklessness, various reasons brought about their rather intimate behaviors. Perhaps they were simply interacting with Shane in the same defenseless manner they were accustomed to with friends, without promptly realizing that behaviors permissible amongst girls were not acceptable with boys. (That being said, the behaviors of Luoqi and Merica are still within the bounds of common sense, just a bit more intimate perhaps...) But Tielle was different. Bathing together with Shane every day— even if one couldn’t grasp proper boundaries, this wasn’t something one should do carelessly, right? (Is it like this princess said: on the surface, Tielle appears cold but deep down she’s actually quite laissez-faire?) But isn’t that a bit too laid-back? (Never mind.) In the end, it’s me who benefits, so why worry about it? Just consider it a perk of being a transmigrator. “Anyway, you don’t need to worry about Tielle, I’m looking after her. You can inquire a little and find out how she’s been doing recently.” Shane steered the conversation back. “I just mean to say, now I also understand what kind of relationship exists between you all.” Put plainly, Luoqi and Tielle are both Descendants of the Brave, with families that have known each other for generations, intimately connected; it’s only natural that both would have had dealings with each other since childhood. Riley too is a descendant of the Lazahad family, where in the past, civil servants of the Hero Mitra established the adventurer’s guild in the Royal Capital at the behest of Hero Mitra, after he proposed the concept of adventurers. Her ancestors had close ties to the Royal Family and the Elbein family that protected them, which was also quite normal. Shane had also heard from Vivian that in this country, civil matters were controlled by the Lazahad family, while military affairs were governed by the Elbein family. Although both were of Marquis-level nobility, they were the dual blades at the sides of the Royal Family. These two families, one commanding the greatest influence in the Human Realm, capable of mobilizing countless adventurers; the other overseeing the Kingdom’s Top-Level Knight Order, revered as the final bastion of the Kingdom. Their status was incomparable to ordinary Nobles, even the Dukes who were relatives of the Imperial Family dared not treat these two families with any disrespect. It would be more accurate to say that if it were not for the fact that Duke-level nobility titles could only be conferred to collateral branches of the Royal Family, and only those with Royal blood could hold these titles, that the Lazahad family and the Elbein family would absolutely be more than just Marquis families. These two families were indeed favorites close to the Royal Family, so the connections between Luoqi, Tielle, and Riley could only be closer than Shane had imagined. It was only later when some issues arose with Tielle, causing her to fall out with her family, that Luoqi could only watch helplessly as Tielle grew distant, yet she and Riley still secretly supported her. As for Vivian, her relationship with Luoqi was not that close, but she grew up with Riley, and through Riley, she got to know Luoqi and also Tielle, eventually developing the relationship she now had with Tielle. Thinking this, Shane suddenly realized an issue he had previously overlooked. (If it’s quite normal for Luoqi, Riley, and Tielle to be connected, why then would Vivian become childhood friends with Riley?) Indeed. What was Vivian’s identity? Shane discovered that he actually did not know. (Being childhood friends with Riley, Vivian’s background should also be quite extraordinary, right?) But having come to the Royal Capital for several days now, Shane had not once heard Vivian mention her family matters, instead always acting as though the Lazahad family were her own. Migis even looked at Vivian with an indulgent gaze from time to time, as if he were looking at his own daughter. (Could it be that Vivian is actually an adopted child of the Lazahad family? An orphan they took in?) Shane fell into deep thought. Unaware of what Shane was pondering, Luoqi, still frustrated, sighed. “Just as you think, I used to be very close to Tielle and Riley, and if it weren’t for my increasingly busy affairs and some issues that arose with Tielle, perhaps the three of us would have been childhood friends who grew up together, right?” Luoqi looked at Shane. “Since you’ve come to know a little about Tielle’s situation, just give her a hand when she needs it. In the Royal Capital, there are very few who would help her; most of the Nobles see her nearly as an enemy.” “So she’s really quite lonely.” Hearing this, Shane fell silent. Luoqi continued to speak. “Now, it’s good that there’s at least one person who can make her let her guard down a bit,” while saying this, Luoqi’s gaze sharpened as he warned Shane, “But don’t get any wrong ideas because of this, and don’t say I didn’t warn you. While she might seem magnanimous, she also has an unforgiving side deep within her. If you plan on attacking her, you’d better be prepared to get stabbed.” This was something Shane had already known. Otherwise, how could he have waited until now? “Additionally, I have something I need to tell you.” Luoqi suddenly looked serious. “I’ve already been on a journey to the Divine World.” At that, Shane’s spirits were completely revitalized.

Chapter 178: Why bother with so much?

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