Chapter 1406

"Liar, you were still full of spirit when you came back from the Bath Palace. Let me guess, are you worrying about someone's affairs, Haiseyin? Or Xiao Sai Feier?" Tibao put her hands on her hips, "You're just too conscientious; if you keep this up, you'll have a hard time later."

"Master, I'm afraid you're the least qualified to say that about me."

"Suddenly, seeing Xing and Xilian walk toward them, Tibao also hurried forward: 'Ya, you two, are you coming to find *us*? I mean, are you looking for Tibao or Ya?'"

"... Ah, no. I just wanted to ask, have you two seen Kaisa?"

"That monarch has always done as she pleases. Though she granted us titles, she never shares her whereabouts with anyone." Aglaea said lightly, "Perhaps her eyes can only hold pawns, and the heavens reflected on her crown."

"Xilian's expression fell a little: 'Oh...'"

"Why the long faces, you two? This expression doesn't suit a 'savior'." Aglaea raised her cup of mead, "Such a chance is rare—let's clink glasses while we still have time to enjoy this joy—to the fate and sacrifice of the next millennium."

"Tibao also raised her cup of mead: 'Then *we* shall toast—to freeing fate and tomorrow!'"

"To the new world."

"Cheers——"

"After downing a cup of mead, Tibao and Aglaea immediately began to sway, like white clouds fading after the sunset glow, and two unnatural flushes quickly rose on their faces."

"Indeed, compared to mead, oat porridge is more suitable for *us*."

"Mm... remember to serve me a bowl too, Master."

"——"

"The dragon maid of the Xiaolin household."

"Hahaha, they actually got drunk after just one cup!"

"What the heck, it seems even Aglaea isn't good at this, huh huh huh..."

"Just thinking that he at least had the advantage in drinking capacity, Xiaolin couldn't help puffing out his chest proudly, and even the drunkenness on his face faded a bit."

"Ugh... Xiaolin really gets his competitive spirit going in the strangest places..." Ailuma laughed helplessly, turning her gaze back to the sky, "But why didn't Kaisa come to his own banquet? And why isn't Laigushi here either—is he afraid that if he meets Xing it'll cause a conflict?"

"Would it dare show up? If it dared say something like 'command the iron tomb' in front of Xing... then Xing's bat would have to give it a good knock on the head!" Tuoer snorted dismissively, "Even if we can't kill that guy, we can still vent our anger, so he doesn't keep bewitching people's hearts here."

"But Laigushi and Kaisa are both absent, and I'm worried they're having a secret talk that would be unfavorable to Xing..."

"In Ailuma's view, Laigushi's greatest danger lies in its 'trump card,' especially after learning that this guy was a genius before #22, Ailuma feels the threat level in her heart is rising exponentially."

"How many bizarre invention devices could a genius club member who's lived who-knows-how-long possibly have in hand?"

"——"

"Xing and Xilian likewise went to ask Marquis Yin Feng and Marquis Yishi, but unfortunately they also couldn't get any news of Kaisa's whereabouts from them."

"Suddenly, a voice came from afar—it was Haiseyin, inviting them to share the undersea marvels."

"You two have been wandering about, as if harboring some worries. Could it be that the attendants' hospitality has been lacking?"

"Xilian shook her head repeatedly: 'No, no. We're enjoying ourselves! It's just... seeing Kaisa hasn't shown up yet, I can't help feeling a bit uneasy.'"

"Don't rush, I know what you two are waiting for." Haiseyin gestured with a "please" pose, "Come, sit with me for a moment? I have a private secret I'd like to share with you."

"Xing and Xilian exchanged a glance and nodded in unison."

"Please look..."

"Haiseyin lifted a cup of honey dew fragrant with fruit from the table and offered it to the two of them: 'This is Fajina's divine blood honey dew, the sweetest of the twelve treasure bottles. On the eve of this historical transformation, such a rarity—I wish to invite the "savior" to share a drink.'"

"Gazing at the treasure placed before her, Xilian's focus shifted: 'Xing, does this count as bringing our own drink? Indeed, the security check is aimed at us.'"

"What's wrong, you two?"

"Xilian tucked the strands of hair at her cheeks and smiled: 'I feel a little... overwhelmed by the favor.'"

"Are you worried I've poisoned the honey dew? Then please let me prove my innocence."

"Haiseyin raised her cup and drank the honey dew, deliberately exposing her neck so you could see the liquid flow down her throat."

"See? It's perfectly safe."

"Xilian seemed to sense something, murmuring softly: 'I get the feeling Miss Haiseyin wants to talk to us about something... let's go along with her for now.'"

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

"Don't worry. The honey dew isn't brewed, so it won't intoxicate you." Haiseyin smiled faintly, "On the contrary, it makes you more clear-headed."

"In the blink of an eye, the ceramic cup touched Xing's lips. No wonder it's Kaisa's personal blade—the most agile swordsman of Wengfalusi."

"——"

"Chainsaw Man"

"If a pretty girl like that personally fed me a drink... I'd be willing to vomit from drinking this divine blood honey dew!"

"Dianci was really eye-red, almost tearing his ears and cheeks in frustration. He wished he could dive into the canopy, plop down and shove Xing off his seat, even if it meant risking two slashes from Haiseyin just to drink that cup she personally handed over."

"Especially after seeing her back as she bathed..."

"His heart had already been taken by Haiseyin; perhaps in this life he will never again know joy or sorrow."

"If you really want to drink, I, the great one, can feed you—of course, Dianci, you gotta accept it gratefully." Pawa raised a hand and handed him a cup of orange juice she'd half-finished.

"Looking at Pawa's playful expression, who knows if she's spiked the drink? Dianci bluntly turned his head away: 'I don't want it. I only drink what Miss Makima feeds me.'"

"Makima? That woman will sure feed you, but she doesn't give mead or drinks—she gives blood." Pawa looked disgusted, raised her hand and gulped down the juice in her hand, "She'll only keep giving you more and more blood! Then she'll send you, Dianci, to fight demons, watching you bleed out! Just like... like... uh, that Kaisa!"

"No, Miss Makima isn't a tyrant." Upon hearing that, Hayakawa Shu beside him furrowed his brows. He dislikes people criticizing Makima to his face; at least in his view, Makima and Kaisa are two people with nothing in common."

"No... upon further thought, it seems not entirely without similarity either."