Chapter 564: Chapter 579: The Thick-Skinned Old Acquaintance
The Villiduo Government Office is located at the very core.
The defense here has always been strong, but in the past two days, members of the Anomaly Bureau, City Guard Army, and Armed Department responsible for defense have all disappeared.
Replacing them.
Are the Blood Knights, clad in blood-colored armor with even their faces shielded under metal.
This is one of the Imperial’s most terrifying and elite armies.
During the battle in Zenith City, Baiyu had seen them; all were warriors, chosen from thousands.
These Blood Knights stood motionless on both sides of the road outside the Government Office like statues.
Only when Baiyu approached did two of them stop him to verify his identity.
Entering the interior of the Government Office.
Baiyu then realized that the nobles mentioned by the announcer were mostly present, which represented something.
Behind the front gate of the Government Office is a large plaza.
The proper administrative center is behind the plaza.
But now.
The plaza is almost completely filled with people, all of whom are well-dressed, dignified nobles.
However, at this moment.
Their dignity seemed somewhat ridiculous.
Many had fearful expressions, and even their legs shook while standing.
Moreover, these nobles.
Most had brought their families, clearly here seeking refuge.
"Lord Baiyu."
In the plaza, Baiyu unexpectedly encountered a familiar face.
Chester.
The liaison from the Divine Court in Villiduo, naturally, also an outer low-level member.
Now he was considered Baiyu’s subordinate.
However.
Baiyu dared not trust Chester; he wouldn’t easily use someone with such unclear origins.
So after obtaining the Spiritual Light Gate to enter the Divine Court from Chester.
Baiyu ceased further contact with him.
As far as Chester was concerned, his mission was accomplished; if he encountered a ruthless elder, he might get rid of Chester to ensure his identity wouldn’t be revealed.
After all, in the Divine Court.
Concealing one’s identity is crucial.
The Divine Court’s ability to operate and expand is greatly related
to such identity-concealing models.
This is also the reason all members can trust each other.
It sounds magical, but in the world of martial artists, this model is more reliable.
Nevertheless.
Baiyu couldn’t kill without cause; he couldn’t do it.
Besides, he wasn’t afraid of people knowing his identity, as he had no enemies within the Divine Court.
He should say.
He had few enemies.
Generally, those who did have grudges were already dead.
"What’s going on here?"
Seeing him approach, Baiyu asked.
Chester replied, "The Government told us to take refuge here; the city has been unstable recently with several murder incidents.
It’s rumored that several members of secret organizations have sneaked into the city.
Even the Holy Light Church has been infiltrated.
The Anomaly Bureau didn’t have extra forces to protect us, so they gathered us at the Government Office to arrange refuge uniformly."
Baiyu then understood.
No wonder the nobles in the plaza appeared so fearful; they were frightened.
These nobles.
Most had ancestors who achieved great military accomplishments as commanders and generals.
But in this generation.
Most nobles indulged in pleasure and comfort, long losing their former spirit, living off the inheritance left by their ancestors.
After one or two generations, they would completely decline.
Even mighty families like the Qiong Family and Lin Family couldn’t avoid the fate of decline.
What about other nobles?
"By the way, Lord Baiyu, nobility at the Marquis level and above must enter."
At this moment.
Chester pointed to the gate of the Government Office building and told Baiyu.
"Alright."
Baiyu nodded, no longer concerned with the people in the plaza, and walked towards the Government Office building.
...
Long Shanyun had already been waiting inside.
Besides Baiyu.
There were several familiar people to him in the building.
Such as Count Bene.
And also the Chief of the Anomaly Bureau.
Of course, a larger part were nobles Baiyu didn’t know; only then did he realize there were so many Counts and Marquises in Villiduo.
Usually, these people seemed very low-key.
However.
Among the earls and marquises, Baiyu was the youngest, appearing somewhat out of place.
The closest in age to him was Count Bene, who also dressed more mature today.
And these earls and marquises had their own cliques.
The older the nobility, the more exclusive they were, not caring about new rising nobles, even less Baiyu’s age.
Therefore.
Upon entering the building, no one noticed him at all.
Baiyu also preferred to keep to himself.
He found a corner alone, patiently waiting for Long Shanyun to finish negotiations before discussing Erza’s entry into Mountain City.
However.
Whenever he sought peace, someone inconsiderate always approached.
"Baiyu?"
Count Bene first called out softly from a distance; once she confirmed it was indeed Baiyu, she hurriedly ran over with a look of surprise: "You’re here too?"
Baiyu didn’t have much good impression of her, nodding coldly.
"I remember you were with Roxia capturing pagans, right? I haven’t seen Roxia recently; how is she? I can’t reach her..."
Count Bene opened up and began speaking at length.
She knew nothing about Roxia’s situation.
This matter.
Long Shanyun had issued a gag order, and due to its significant implications, no one dared leak it.
Moreover, Count Bene mainly managed commercial affairs, completely unrelated to the Peace and Anomaly Bureau.
Baiyu wasn’t inclined to explain to her either.
Count Bene talked for quite a while; however, she found Baiyu was still distant as before, indifferent to her, remaining aloof and detached, making her somewhat discouraged.
She had been trying to mend their relationship.
Of course.
She also knew the incident at her Earl’s Mansion was excessive; thus, now she was even more eager to resolve her previous conflicts with Baiyu.
"Have you finished?"
After some time.
Baiyu, unable to endure her chattering and pestering any longer, helplessly moved aside.
Since not everyone had arrived yet.
Long Shanyun and several core figures of Villiduo were still at the center of the building, discussing major matters.
Baiyu, bored waiting.
Decided to take out a book on Mysticism and started reading on the spot, but this woman was disrupting, heavily hindering his study progress.
Being told like that.
Count Bene felt somewhat awkward.
But she wasn’t tactful enough to depart.
Sometimes, when a woman becomes thick-skinned, there’s nothing men can do.
Nonetheless, her silence didn’t mean others hadn’t noticed what was happening here.
In truth.
Count Bene was a famous female noble in Villiduo.
She was from a prominent family, noble in status, immensely wealthy, and also exceptionally beautiful.
With such conditions.
Even in noble circles, she was unrivaled.
Hence, she had numerous pursuers.
Right there in the building, there were several.
They had been lamenting their lost opportunity; who would have thought this unknown young man would actually reject their goddess!
