Chapter 111: The Three of Us

At a time like this, who would be best to call?

Master Xing Yue was unreachable, and Manjusaka was an option, but would she really show up?

After all, hadn’t she been summoned by Manjusaka to attend this banquet?

Was meeting Ellera also part of Manjusaka’s plan?

【Damn! She’s coming, just a few steps away… I can’t think of a counter!】

Broken-Winged Butterfly’s usual cold demeanor was on the verge of cracking.

Any-anyway, she had to seize the initiative in the conversation.

She couldn’t let this bitch spout nonsense in front of so many people!

“Ellera, you—”

Just as Broken-Winged Butterfly began to speak, Luoyou passed by her side as if she didn’t see her at all.

Huh?

Turning back, Broken-Winged Butterfly saw that Ellera had already broken through the mistress’s last barrier and entered the most private area.

“Wha—!”

Her mouth dropped in shock.

【Passing deliberately right beside me and ignoring me? Is she mocking me?】

Sure enough, whispers spread around again, saying things like “She’s been abandoned by Ellera,” or “Ellera must be tired of her tricks by now,” and even, “Looks like Ellera’s interested in that mistress—who would’ve thought the Aurora Witch had such tastes!”

Behind the curtain.

“Long time no see. Was it ten years ago when we last met?”

Luoyou greeted the mistress with the familiarity of an old acquaintance.

“You still look exactly the same as ten years ago.”

“Where? Taking care of myself every day is quite troublesome… You’re the one with Shen Xing Li Zi particles; does everyone with those particles look as youthful as you?”

The mistress said enviously.

“Who knows~ Maybe it’s just natural beauty.”

Although they knew each other, their relationship wasn’t very close.

To Luoyou, any woman she hadn’t slept with wasn’t really a close acquaintance.

The mistress in front of her was beautiful and a widow, but she had an aura that no one else possessed.

Back when Luoyou was part of the Irregular Organization, she had already heard of this “real power” behind the Smuggling Faction.

The official head—the groom’s father at this wedding—had little real authority.

But this mistress had previously had a predecessor who died early, leaving her a widow.

She was not to be underestimated just because she was a woman.

For instance, the Irregular Organization’s status was extraordinary because of Herrera.

Similarly, the Smuggling Faction’s prominence in the Realm Sea was inseparable from this mistress.

“Ellera, thank you for your help last time. We managed to get some very good things,” the mistress said with a gleam in her beautiful eyes, leaning in slightly to reveal her enormous… generosity.

She didn’t beat around the bush: “If you want, I can thank you with my body.”

Uh… that came out of nowhere. Luoyou was momentarily caught off guard.

“Well… if it’s just a thank you for last time, I won’t be polite,” Luoyou chose to follow her own desires.

A widow was just a widow.

She wasn’t the Prime Minister but didn’t mind enjoying the Prime Minister’s favors.

“That’s possible,” the mistress smiled seductively.

“If you want something exciting, even now through this curtain, I can make you feel like you’re in heaven.”

Whoa, is this woman really that fun?

Luoyou was taken aback.

“Really? I won’t hold back, you know.”

“Sorry, just joking. This isn’t the place for such things,” the mistress smiled gently.

Even the leader of a big organization had some restraint.

“But I really can make you feel incredible. Even if the rumors are true, I’m confident I can give you the ultimate experience.”

“Rumors…?”

Luoyou’s expression immediately tightened.

Rumors?

The ones where she was slandered as someone who didn’t even spare her daughter and liked to be trained by Magical Girls into a mother… that rumor?

“No need, just the usual is fine.”

Luoyou said darkly.

“So, will you stay tonight?”

“Not tonight. Maybe tomorrow.”

***

The mistress was momentarily stunned, not expecting to be rejected.

She quickly recovered, saying, “Then I’ll wait for you at this hotel tomorrow night. Tonight, just enjoy yourself as usual. We’ll provide the best service.”

No more talk than what interested Ellera.

【Very smart choice.】

Luoyou secretly gave her credit.

If they’d talked about cooperation or alliances at their first meeting, Luoyou would have left after a few words—boring.

Any fool knew that if you wanted someone to do something, you had to offer something tempting.

The mistress’s approach was perfect—straight to a body trade!

Those who only talked about business deals should come watch how it’s done!

“Oh, by the way.”

As Luoyou got off her chair, she asked, “You… don’t mind if three of us come together, do you?”

“Huh?”

The mistress was a little flustered by the question.

Even she was a bit thrown off.

Three? Who else?

When her eyes inadvertently glanced at Broken-Winged Butterfly below, she nodded knowingly and became even more flirtatious.

“Of course~ As long as you’re happy.”

“Well, it depends. Maybe it’ll be tonight.”

Luoyou was only being polite.

If she really brought a few more people, the mistress could only endure it.

“Alright, I’ll be going now~”

“Wait… Ellera, what will you choose regarding that matter?”

“That matter?”

Luoyou tilted her head.

The mistress looked surprised but pleased.

After a moment of hesitation, she said, “Nothing, it’s up to you. If necessary, I can also dance with you later.”

Such an important matter, and Ellera didn’t even know?

That meant the Irregular Organization hadn’t told her, which also implied Ellera wasn’t very connected to them anymore.

Even if she was, it was just a little care, like when she sent a peak Dragon-level Dimensional Beast after returning from the Realm Sea.

She didn’t want much—just wanted Ellera to watch out for the Smuggling Faction when it counted.

Ellera went in and came out again!

That was fast!

The crowd watching her every move burst into chatter.

What did they talk about?

Did it fall through?

Broken-Winged Butterfly also wanted to know.

She was sitting in a corner of the venue, holding a tall glass of sparkling wine, slightly tipsy.

Dun—dun, dun-dun~ dun—dun, dun-dun!

Dun~ dun-dun-dun!

Dun-dun-dun-dun!

Finally, the wedding march started playing grandly and loudly in the banquet hall.

Only then did people remember—it was a wedding.

The groom and bride entered, the lights shining on them, yet for some reason, the glow seemed dim.

The true source of light was already in front of a certain jealous woman drinking nearby.

“Big sister, coming alone?”

The little female imp drank big sister’s glass in one gulp.

“You really dare to jump around in front of me.”

Broken-Winged Butterfly’s killing intent was sharp.

“Hoho, big sister, how about a night where the three of us come together?”