Free Web NovelChapter 76: Chapter 76: "Can You, Pet Me?
Luther hesitated for a long time, but still decided to tell her beforehand.
"Ms. Zhi Zhi, quite a few females have come for the Mermaid this time, and they’ve all made thorough preparations."
"What kind of preparations?"
"Gold."
Luther gave a slight smile.
It wasn’t that he thought this young female had no money...
It was that she had appeared in a desolate place, and her clothes weren’t quite right for the season.
In the afternoon, his commander had sent someone to buy her a light-colored long dress, worn under a very warm, white, plush cape.
The Rabbit Clan female was lovely. Her fair cheeks were flushed from the wind, and her sparkling eyes were clear and pure, as bright as the stars. The plush collar framed her small face, making her look sweet and tempting.
Luther turned slightly aside, looking away. He didn’t dare to keep staring.
’She had the kind of looks that males from any race would find appealing.’
’She was like a lost little rabbit that couldn’t find its way home.’
’Under these circumstances, could she really have prepared enough gold, silver, and jewels to ensure she could buy the one and only Mermaid?’
Hearing the word "gold," Yu Zhizhi froze for a moment. She hugged the red backpack to her chest. "I brought some."
Before leaving on this "long trip," Yu Zhizhi had packed her things before using the Teleportation Array.
In addition to her personal belongings, she had made sure to pack some of the jewels the Duke had given her.
Back at the Duke Mansion, she had never needed money for anything.
The most beautiful gems were just decorations she’d admire in the sunlight on idle days.
’Now they can finally be put to use...’
Luther smiled. "Alright, let’s go inside."
’It seems Ms. Zhi Zhi really did come for the Mermaid.’
’I wonder how she managed to get to Imperial Park all by herself.’
’Where was she staying before this?’
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「The Lost Tower.」
The eyes of the males welcoming guests at the entrance lit up when they saw Yu Zhizhi.
’So cute!’
’It’s been so long since we’ve seen such a beautiful young female from the Rabbit Clan!’
When they saw Luther from the Guard Team following her, they knew her status must be incredibly noble.
Yu Zhizhi entered the Lost Tower.
Outside Paradise, snow was falling heavily, and it grew colder as night fell.
The Lost Tower, however, was exceptionally warm. Fires roared in the fireplaces on either side, and a red carpet stretched all the way to a wide staircase. Females were gathered in small groups; some were waiting for people, some were choosing companions for the night, and others quietly waited, holding their entry numbers for the auction.
Yu Zhizhi saw glass rooms lining the corridor. Inside, handsome males sat like merchandise on display for the passing females to choose from.
She slowed her pace. Luther looked back, saw her staring at the males in the glass rooms, and explained,
"They are Artists of the Lost Tower, specially selected to entertain guests. If you see one you like, you can make your selection and take him home for the night."
...Huh?
Yu Zhizhi quickly shook her head. "N-No, that’s alright..."
’Her only purpose in coming here was for the Mermaid! She wasn’t interested in any other males.’
As they walked, Luther took a call.
He glanced at the time and said, "Ms. Zhi Zhi, I’ve just been given an urgent task. I need to step out for about half an hour. Can you wait for me here?"
Yu Zhizhi replied, "Of course."
Luther continued, "The Lost Tower is very secure, so you don’t have to worry. There’s a lounge area on the second floor with a wide selection of food and drinks. I’ll be back soon."
"Okay, you go on ahead~"
Luther seemed to be in a hurry.
Yu Zhizhi smiled and waved at him.
Luther’s expression faltered for a moment.
’He hadn’t expected an S-Class female to be so agreeable. Any other S-Class female would probably be scoffing disdainfully and looking for a reason to punish him by now.’
’Come to think of it...’
’Ms. Zhi Zhi seemed to treat everyone with such politeness.’
’Perhaps her origins were even more noble than he could have imagined.’
After Luther left, Yu Zhizhi went to the second floor alone.
Just as the young man from the Guard Team had said, the second floor was a lounge area where quite a few females were enjoying refreshments.
Yu Zhizhi wanted to go to the restroom and wash her hands.
Following the signs, she crossed the main hall and turned into a remote corridor. As she passed a half-open door, a hand shot out from inside and yanked her through—
"!!!" Yu Zhizhi’s eyes flew wide. Before she could scream, a hand clamped firmly over her mouth.
BANG—
The door slammed shut.
She was plunged into darkness.
The space was incredibly cramped, making it difficult to even turn. The person behind her held his hand firmly over her mouth, his powerful arm trapping her in his embrace.
’He...’
’Is he... trembling?’
Yu Zhizhi’s entire body went stiff. Her back was pressed against the male’s chest, and she could feel him trembling all over, as if he were desperately trying to suppress something.
’Who is this?’
She tried to speak, but with her mouth covered, she could only make small, muffled sounds.
A ragged gasp sounded from behind her.
He sounded like he’s in a lot of pain.
Yu Zhizhi thought of the reward items from her Postpartum Care Gift Bag.
She thought to herself—
’Can I use a Male Identification Card?’
[System: Ding! The host has used an Identity Information Card. Details are as follows—]
A transparent information panel, visible only to Yu Zhizhi, materialized before her eyes.
[Name: Louis]
[Race: Unknown (Adult)]
[Gender: Male]
[Spiritual Power: Unknown]
[Super Talent: Unknown]
[Physique: Town Star Level]
[Comprehensive Rating: SSS+]
Yu Zhizhi stared blankly. ’I used a precious card, and it couldn’t even measure most of his stats?’
’Did they max out the reading...?’
’But one thing was certain: he was a top-tier male!’
’SSS+!’
’But what does Town Star Level even mean?’
’In her memory, wasn’t the highest Level for Physique supposed to be Martial God?’
"Mmph— Mmph—" She tried to speak.
The palm of the man behind her was slick with warm sweat. His entire body was scorching hot, as if he’d just been pulled from a furnace.
"S-Sorry..."
Yu Zhizhi heard the young man’s hoarse, low voice by her ear. "I’ve... run into a little trouble..."
He had to take several gasping breaths between every few words.
Loosening his grip slightly, he held her shoulders and slowly turned her to face him. In the darkness, his eyes were clouded with a haze, and his face was twisted in agony, as if his heart were being devoured by a million ants.
"Please... help me..."
Yu Zhizhi stared at him, stunned.
’His name is Louis?’
He looked like he was being tormented by something. Beneath stray locks of hair, his deep eyes glistened with moisture, like mist rising from a lake on a spring night.
He braced one hand against the door behind Yu Zhizhi, looking down at the young female before him, effectively pinning her in the tiny space.
"Are... are you okay?"
Yu Zhizhi asked softly.
"Are you sick? Do you need me to get you some medicine?"
’The young female pressed against him smelled so good...’
’He was going to lose his mind!’
Louis’s voice trembled as he clung to his last shred of sanity. The corners of his eyes were flushed red, and his voice was raw. "...Can you... touch me?"
