"Ugh… at night? Why at night? I still want to see what Emperor Brother's city is like!" Iri asked, feigning surprise.
According to Iri's persona, the Princess of Nazarick was on the surface for the first time and found everything new and exciting, so she had to act as if she knew nothing.
"My Princess, with your presence, even the night streets of the Bahaus Empire will glow. And… Princess, you can treat the Bahaus Empire like your own backyard; you can look at it anytime!" The Blood Emperor's 'confused' gaze flickered and then he 'revealed' a smile, saying.
Ugh… Goosebumps all over, disgusting as it was, fortunately, I was smart enough! Now that I understood the Blood Emperor's intention, I absolutely couldn't let him succeed.
However, the complacent Iri had always overlooked one point… wasn't it a bit too late for her 'smart' self to only now notice that the Blood Emperor had been flirting with her for so long?
"First impressions are very important, Emperor Brother! This is my first time leaving home, and it was so hard to get out for this trip. Normally, my father basically doesn't let me out. It's rare that he let me out this once… I want to experience the feeling of the common people lining the streets to welcome me. Can you fulfill my wish, Emperor Brother? Please? Please?"
Iri once again used her most shameless trick, clasping her hands together in front of her chest, using the height difference between herself and the Blood Emperor to look up at him, then adding a little watery effect to her eyes. Thus, a classic act of malicious cuteness was complete.
How about that! If I were to do this in front of a mirror and see myself, I'd probably die of disgust. However, this trick was indeed very effective; at least in Nazarick, she could walk sideways with this move.
Since the Blood Emperor wanted to flirt with her! Then now was the time to use that to counterattack him and see how he would react. If he still refused, then it was simple: just throw a tantrum.
With the Blood Emperor's ability to overthink… as long as she threw a tantrum, he would naturally imagine what would happen if he angered the Princess of Nazarick. Wouldn't that be more interesting?
Moreover, in the current situation, the Blood Emperor wouldn't dare to directly anger Nazarick.
"…" Jierunifu was stunned. Such a beautiful, such a cute woman, cute enough to touch his heartstrings, had never appeared before.
He was accustomed to pretty women, and he didn't have any strict requirements for women's appearances, as long as they were useful to his empire.
Now, looking at the pitiful expression of this 'willful' Princess in front of him, it felt as if something was clutching his soul, and he almost blurted out: "Okay! Then we'll go back during the day, and I'll arrange for the people to line the streets to welcome you!"
Fortunately, reason stepped on the brakes in time, and he didn't agree to her. He had repeatedly used the excuse of taking care of the 'willful' Princess to stop and rest, precisely to delay time and enter the city at night.
That way, the two Soul Eaters brought by the 'willful' Princess wouldn't be as conspicuous at night. And to prevent her from noticing, he had started delaying several days in advance. Seeing that she only now raised the question, she probably hadn't discovered his true intentions.
This allowed him to confirm again that this 'willful' Princess was indeed not very smart. Those previous incidents must have just been coincidences, and he had overthought things…
"Hmm? Emperor Brother?" The 'willful' Princess in front of him tilted her head, calling out again with great 'confusion'.
Darn it, I've been thinking for too long… I need to find a reason to refuse her quickly! Jierunifu thought so, and then he looked directly at the 'willful' Princess in front of him. Seeing the delicate appearance of the 'willful' Princess, Jierunifu's heart tightened again.
"Al… All right!" Jierunifu said the exact opposite of what he had intended.
After speaking, Jierunifu himself was shocked.
"Ah… Mm, thank you so much, Emperor Brother." The Blood Emperor agreed too readily, even Iri, who had prepared for a long battle, was caught off guard.
He agreed just like that? Something's not right! The Blood Emperor must have some backup plan, otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed so readily. Although she was surprised, she still had to keep up appearances, so Iri continued to act.
"You're welcome, my Princess… To bring a smile to your face is the greatest reward for me." Jierunifu calculated a way to remedy the situation in his mind, while secretly cursing himself for agreeing against his will so easily!
Could it be that this 'willful' Princess had cast mental control on him? Jierunifu lowered his head and looked at his right hand at the thought.
The ornament that resisted mental magic was still on his hand! There was no such thing as being controlled.
No, no, now is not the time for regret. Since he had agreed to her, he had to do it.
But if he really arranged for the people to line the streets, setting aside the church, who among normal people, seeing those two Soul Eaters, would still be able to maintain their sanity?
Such an arrangement would be tantamount to telling the public that their Emperor was now in a very close relationship with the Great Demon King's daughter, and if they displeased the Emperor in the future, they could be turned into fodder for these two undead monsters at any time. In that case, his reputation would surely plummet! This situation must be avoided…
Hmm! That's right…
"Since that's the case, I have a good idea. How about making it a simple welcome celebration, my Princess?" Jierunifu thought of an idea and said to Iri.
"Celebration?" Iri was even more bewildered. Was this Blood Emperor's brain broken?
A celebration? Making it so lively, was he really not afraid of being scorned by his own people for colluding with a country that possessed undead monsters?
Or did the Blood Emperor have another intention? Iri immediately became alert. Although she knew the Blood Emperor definitely had a backup plan, she couldn't figure out what the Blood Emperor actually wanted to do.
After all, this guy was Xiao Di number two; as long as he didn't overthink things, this guy's intelligence was no joke.
"Yes, a celebration, but there isn't enough time to prepare, so it can only be simple. If Princess you are willing to wait a few more days, and let us prepare more fully, we will surely ensure Princess receives a warm welcome." Jierunifu put on that overly sweet smile again and said to Iri.
"Ah… No, that would be too much trouble for Emperor Brother. Simple is fine." Iri immediately rejected the Blood Emperor's proposal. Wait a few more days to prepare?
How could that be! With the Blood Emperor's current mindset, he should be very opposed to the Soul Eaters swaggering so brazenly through the streets! This was clearly a feint to lure her in! So she couldn't let him succeed.
"Understood, my Princess. I will now have my subordinates return to prepare. In that case, we can only rest here for one night and depart tomorrow morning. We should reach the Capital of the Bahaus Empire by noon. What do you think?" Jierunifu said.
"Mm, let's do as Emperor Brother wishes! I've caused you trouble, Emperor Brother." Iri replied with a "sweet" smile.
After seeing the Blood Emperor off, she saw him talking to his Secretary from a distance, seemingly arranging something.
Although Iri's hearing was excellent, at such a distance, she still couldn't hear what they were saying. It would be too obvious to approach rashly.
Uh… Let me carefully recall the details of the conversation with the Blood Emperor just now, and ponder over them. I might find some clues.
Hmm? You Li Jie?
It was then that Iri noticed You Li Jie beside her.
At this moment, You Li Jie was wide-eyed, looking at her with an expression of surprise mixed with a hint of annoyance, and a feeling of being at a loss? What was wrong?
"Illy-dono, you… no, no, you must have your reasons for doing this! It's just that I can't understand. Hmm! There must be some reason!" You Li Jie said, adjusting her glasses. Rather than questioning Iri, You Li Jie was reassuring herself.
Seeing You Li Jie like this, Iri felt even more strange. Was there something wrong with her conversation with the Blood Emperor just now?
Let me recall, recall… Uh… Ah!!
Her malicious attempt at cuteness and feigned pitifulness had all been seen by You Li Jie.
The Blood Emperor made the Princess plead so pitifully; no wonder You Li Jie was angry at the Blood Emperor.
"You Li Jie, can you… leave me alone for a bit? No matter what happens, don't open the carriage door!" Iri slowly lowered her head and said to You Li Jie.
"Understood!" You Li Jie nodded firmly.
So, Iri smoothly rolled into her carriage compartment, after confirming the door was locked.
Wah! So shameful, so shameful!! Iri buried her head in her hands and rolled around on the floor.
What was that conversation just now?! Why did I act so cute towards the Blood Emperor?!
Goosebumps all over!
Ugh… Remembering her coquettish appearance just now, she felt sick to her stomach.
You! You remember this! Blood Emperor!
I'm definitely going to make your head bald.
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