“Are you Lord Mo Li? As they say, when you’re away from home, you rely on friends.
More friends mean more paths… May I have the honor of becoming friends with you?” The noble blocked Mo Li’s path with a meaningful look.
“If it’s just making friends, of course.” Mo Li knew that the other party had ulterior motives, likely looking for trouble.
Ha, making friends? Without even introducing himself, is that how you make friends? Clearly, he’s here to show dominance.
“Alright, then Lord Mo Li, from now on, we are friends… As a friend, I must advise you: it’s important to know your own worth and not overstep your bounds by doing things you shouldn’t.
That would be overestimating yourself.” The noble smiled without warmth.
“Uh-huh, so?”
“There are too many fools in this world who lack self-awareness.
Lord Mo Li, I believe you are not one of them.”
“Thank you for the compliment.”
“… Do you think it’s possible for a bastard son of an earl, without status or upbringing, born of a concubine, to ever replace the noble princess who embodies all that is prestigious?” The nobleman crossed his arms, looking down on Mo Li as if he were an insect.
Judging by the followers behind him, this guy must have a significant background, likely with a father holding at least a marquis title.
“Of course, I am still very willing to get along with you.
Although in the near future, you might be replaced by a legitimate heir from your father’s wife, but… who knows what the future holds.” The young man smiled.
“Of course, our friendly relationship has conditions, like not touching things you shouldn’t.”
From his tone, it seems he’s already decided Emilia is his betrothed? Mo Li raised an eyebrow.
“Is this a threat, my lord?” Mo Li hated being threatened more than anything.
“Threat? Oh no, this isn’t a threat, Lord Mo Li, but a piece of advice.” The young man smiled.
“Advice for your own good, my friend.”
With that, the young man left with his followers.
“Such a show-off.” Mo Li rolled his eyes, letting the intimidation go in one ear and out the other.
He just wanted to avoid trouble, not that he was truly afraid of these nobles.
Those with nothing to lose don’t fear those with everything to lose.
If it came to a fight, who knows who would suffer more.
“Speaking of which, where is the mentor?” After eating and drinking his fill at the banquet, Mo Li noticed it was already afternoon.
The attendant at the door mentioned that the third and fourth floors were residential, so the mentor was likely there.
Mo Li intended to ask someone, but remembering his current standing in the class, he dismissed the idea.
He planned to search room by room, but when he reached the fourth floor, he was stumped.
Wow, this inn is huge, with no less than a hundred rooms on one floor.
How long would it take to find someone?
“Is Mr. Mo Li looking for the mentor~?” Just as he was at a loss, a familiar and awkward voice rang out.
“… What does the princess want?” Ignoring her wasn’t an option, so Mo Li reluctantly turned his head to face Emilia, who was smiling with her hands behind her back.
“Mr. Mo Li seems troubled about not finding the mentor.” Emilia leaned against the wall, tilting her head, her cherry-like hair cascading over her shoulders.
“…”
“Why not try communicating? Or is Mr. Mo Li socially awkward?”
“Isn’t it you, Princess, who makes it hard for me to communicate with others?” Mo Li felt a bit resentful about this topic.
“Pfft… Mr. Mo Li is such an interesting person.” Emilia giggled.
Mo Li felt like he was just a fun toy in the princess’s eyes.
“… Thank you, Princess, for sparing me, but if possible, please stop bothering me, okay?” Mo Li felt some things needed to be made clear.
“I really have no interest in you, Your Highness.”
“But I’m quite interested in you right now.” Emilia licked her lips, like a predator eyeing its prey.
“… Can you tell me what exactly attracts you to me, so I can change it?”
“Bang!” At that moment, Emilia placed her hand on the wall, blocking Mo Li’s path.
“?!”
Mo Li shrank back, genuinely surprised that his first time being cornered against a wall was by a girl two heads shorter than him.
As Emilia’s stunning face drew closer, her enticing fragrance filled the air, a mix of innocence and allure that nearly broke Mo Li’s defenses, reminding him of their first meeting and her snow-white…
This was just the young Emilia.
If she were in her adult form, with her full curves, even someone like Mo Li, who had some immunity to beautiful girls, would be completely captivated.
Phew, almost lost control and went into heavy industry…
“Please, Princess, have some self-respect…” Mo Li swallowed, averting his gaze, unable to meet Emilia’s captivating eyes.
“Huh? Self-respect? But you look like you want more.” Emilia teased Mo Li, even though she was two heads shorter, her presence completely overshadowed him.
“Such a tsundere~”
“Please don’t do this…” Mo Li was eager to push Emilia away, fearing what might happen if the temptation continued.
However, his hand stopped midway.
He had no idea where to push.
Nowhere seemed appropriate…
Ah, making such sounds like a girl, so cute~~
Emilia was already lost in the moment.
This girl…! What does she want?? He’s not a woman, why is she always around him??
Your elf princess, go find her if you want to be with a girl!
“Please, Princess, don’t do this.
I’m not a girl, and I probably don’t meet your criteria for a partner.
If someone happens to pass by, I don’t mind, but your reputation would be ruined!”
“Oh~ is that so.” Emilia seemed to suddenly remember something, her slender fingers lifting Mo Li’s chin.
“Got so caught up, I almost forgot… Mr. Mo Li, you seem to know a lot about me.
Can you tell me where you heard all this from?~”
