BXBX NOVEL Chapter 541
The moment this towering woman caught Sakura in her view, the woman frowned and showed the expression of aggression painted on her face.
She raised a muscular arm from the cloak cover and pointed at Sakura. Her finger trembled for a moment before she stuttered, “D-d-demon!”
Sakura was flustered after forgetting how an ordinary person would treat a demon in a non-demon city. This made Sakura understand those who didn’t mind her presence today, such as the servants of Bobstrider and the humorous Lucas knew about her.
“What is everyone doing? Detain the demon! We are in danger!” The towering woman urged.
Vincent glared at the woman. “Is my beautiful wife about to make you pee in your panties?” He mocked.
“Hahaha. This is a good one, Vincent.” Lucas looked at the woman while laughing and continued, “Hey, Bilka. Are you that afraid of a demon who married a human?”
“Bilka!? Does that mean...” Aceon grabbed his handkerchief and wiped his forehead. He acted as if the towering woman named Bilka was an important person.
*Snap* “Please prepare the comfiest chair post haste for our unexpected important guest.” Bobstrider suddenly ordered.
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“Duke, remove this demon before....”
“Please apologize to the demon and her family.” A cute and pleasant young voice interrupted Bilka. The voice came from the third woman hiding behind the towering Bilka.
“But...”
“Please, Bilka, don’t be rude to the Duke’s guests. Lucas accepted the woman from the demon race, and so should you. There is no danger if Lucas says so.” The pleasant voice kindly requested.
Bilka frowned. She nodded a moment later and listened to the voice’s request. *Tsk* “Sorry.” Bilka forcefully apologized.
[I wonder who the girl with the cute voice is.]
-She might be a kind person since she made the towering woman apologize. Not to mention how the owner of the pleasant voice is neutral toward the demon race instead of against them. –
[Yeah. Bilka looked as if she was humiliated, and she had to accept it. It felt oddly satisfying, to be honest, hehe.]
Vincent moved his head to comprehend how everyone was acting while the butlers brought a comfy chair.
Bobstrider gave the impression of being honored by the presence of the woman behind Bilka.
Tiffi looked interested while whispering in her father’s ear something. On the other hand, Aceon looked nervous. He gave the impression of being unworthy of the woman behind Bilka.
Ester, Lupa, Iris, Sakura, and Plow looked worried about what might happen next while Lilith held Iris and Sakura’s hands. Additionally, Lilith acted as if she understood who the person behind Bilka was.
Less than a minute later, the two butlers brought a chair with cushions. They respectfully bowed, left the dining hall, and closed the doors.
Bilka cautiously placed a small woman with her body covered by a cloak, her head by a hood, and from her nose down by a fabric face mask. One thing caught the most attention. The material was of the same or higher quality than what Bilka and Lucas wore.
Vincent didn’t let this moment slip by. He decided to check the stats of both women and grasp the situation better. A hunch was telling Vincent the clocked woman was a highly important figure.
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[Name] Bilka
[Race] Half-Giant
[Age] 15
[Condition] Healthy
[Traits] Double Strength Growth, Blood Tempered Body Stage Two, High Slave Curse (Owner – Anna Lusterfall)
[Class] Warrior
[Stats] Strength 93 || Agility 19 || Perception 15 || Mana 0
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[Class Warrior]
*Wild blow
*Strong body +16
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[Name] Anna Nevfall
[Race] Human
[Age] 16
[Condition] Healthy
[Traits] Mana Tempered Body Stage One
[Class] Healer
[Stats] Strength 8 || Agility 1 || Perception 27 || Mana 320
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[Class Healer]
*Minor Regen
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Vincent and Kazumi started to realize why Bilka was carrying Anna on her back. Anna’s speed stat was so slow that even a snail might be faster than her, yet Anna’s condition showed up as healthy, which confused them.
Based on what Vincent saw up until now, the speed stat is more about the time taken to move from one place to another, similar to a max speed, instead of how quickly the arms moved, for example.
This could only mean one thing. There was something wrong with Anna, and it was probably something she was born with. Anna might be similar to Plow.
“Stop staring, ant!” Bilka shouted while her hands closed into a fist.
[Ant? Now this one is a very rude half-giant. I suggest you slap her dirty mouth before Lupa becomes more riled up.]
*Bam* Lupa slammed her fist on the table. “What do you say to my mate?” She angrily asked.
“Hahaha. This is getting interesting. I love a good old cat fight.” Joked Lucas without showing any intention of stopping the commotion.
“Didn’t you dislike watching women getting hurt?” Questioned Bobstrider.
“Why worry when I can be the referee and stop the fight when the little kittens have enough fun? Hahaha.”
“Let’s all calm down. Violence isn’t the answer.” Begged Aceon with a wet handkerchief.
Vincent looked around and noticed how Ester was conflicted if she should stop Lupa. Her angered expression gave the impression she wanted a piece of Bilka as well. Plow didn’t look too happy either.
On the other hand, Iris only frowned because she couldn’t reveal her class; Sakura was doing her best to control herself and not look like a vicious demon, while Lilith was almost as nervous as Aceon was.
Vincent placed his hand on Lupa’s shoulder and requested, “Calm down, Lupa. It all started because Sakura, who is my lovely wife and your sister, isn’t welcomed by another unplanned, uninvited, unpleasant, and unfriendly guest.”
Vincent glared at Bilka and continued, “It appears the little girl is trying to act like an adult because she is a half-giant. She feels inferior to the beauty of my wives. That’s all.”
“You pervert! Have you looked at my stats with some kind of hidden gemstone?”
“Gemstone? Hahaha. Vincent’s skill is far superior than Marquis Darwin Griffinheart’s Inspection skill.” Lucas bluntly told her the truth while laughing at her face, causing Bilka to feel more humiliated than before.
“Please, Bilka. Apologize again and take a seat. I do not wish for hostilities with someone Lucas has become interested in.” Anna, who was still covering her face and body, said with a pleasant voice.
Bilka grunted, “Sorry.” She grabbed a chair and placed it beside Anna while constantly glaring at Vincent and his wives.
“My good friend Lucas and his two guests, what is the real reason for the visit? I was going to have a business discussion with Vincent and his family after lunch.” Bobstrider said. Additionally, his tone sounded more respectable while saying, ‘two guests’
“I came for this boy after hearing about the trouble he keeps causing me. Furthermore, the building relocation service Viscount Byron Sunrise requested of Vincent has interested me in booking his services one day.” Lucas scratched his cheek and continued, “I also wanted to see the beauty levels of Vincent’s wives.”
Lucas looked at Ester, Lupa, Iris, Lilith, and Sakura. “Vincent is one lucky guy, hahaha...” Lucas paused for a moment, and his expression gave the impression of recalling a scary memory.
“I shouldn’t laugh at this... my late wife didn’t allow me to have a harem... although she can’t threaten to send me swimming with the fishes, I don’t want to risk meeting her in the afterlife and threaten me with something else. ” Lucas said.
“Don’t worry, Lucas. Everyone knows you are still loyal to your late wife.” Bobstrider symmetrically smirked and teased, “You don’t have to worry about being killed in the afterlife when you meet your very kind wife.”
“...” For the first time, Lucas didn’t laugh. He looked like a person who was afraid of the future.
Bobstrider looked at the covered Anna and said respectfully, “Princess. It is now safe to reveal your identity. As your royal highness saw, everyone in this dining hall is trustworthy.”
Anna nodded. She removed the hood and the mask. Underneath the hood was a face of a cute young and elegant princess. Her light brown hair was long, and her eyes were dark brown. Her friendly smile was as pleasant as her slightly high-pitched, pleasant voice.
If no one knew Anna was a princess, everyone would think Anna was the daughter of a high noble. Her appearance could now explain why Bilka was or always is on edge. Bilka probably had a tough job protecting the Princess.
[Princess!!! I never expected people like us to meet a princess. Not to mention with Lucas. He might know of our secret, and if the Princess would ever find out, it is going to be game over.]
-How about we gamble our lives?-
[Gamble? Don’t be crazy! Don’t...]
-Is it crazy to make the kingdom indebted to the seventh hero summoned to this world and considered an invader?-
[Ahh... now I understand. But what are you going to offer? Don’t tell me you are going to make the Princess your retainer?]
-I will need to confirm something first. But if my theory is correct, then it would be useless and unhelpful.-
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Aceon Stood up and ordered Tiffi also to stand up.
“It’s an honor to be in your presence, princess Anna. I am Viscount Aceon Ponalis, and this is my daughter Tiffi Ponalis.” Aceon respectfully introduced himself and his daughter.
Vincent stood up, yet he didn’t start with his greeting. Instead, he started approaching Bilka and Anna.