Chapter 645

Everywhere it carried a simple, neat air.

Very clean,

and also very spacious, open.

There weren't many decorative items arranged about.

Therefore.

The environment inside Wang Gong didn't appear overly luxurious, only a little larger than an ordinary person's house, and a little cleaner and tidier — that was all.

From this one could tell.

That this King, 093 Koubra, was truly a good king who empathized with his people.

Even his own residence wasn't decorated with any great luxury.

Just this one point was enough to reveal Koubra's character.

"Please excuse the display, Mr. Lu En."

Standing beside Lu En, Koubra gave a bitter smile.

"King Koubra is a good king."

"To hold a high position and yet always keep good habits — this is something I truly admire."

Lu En smiled, not minding it.

Being in the spacious Wang Gong gave him a sense of comfort.

In fact, compared to those Jin Bihuihuang palaces, it was far more soothing.

"Wang Gong is too plain — it really doesn't deserve to be called presentable."

Koubra was helpless.

Gradually.

Under Koubra's lead.

Lu En walked a full circuit of Wang Gong.

Wang Gong was indeed very large, with complete facilities — basically all practical decorations, with no superfluous luxurious ornaments used to flaunt the Qi Sect of the palace.

Soon.

Lu En arrived at the great hall.

The main hall of Wang Gong was equally spacious and tidy.

Just as he was surveying the surrounding environment.

Suddenly—

A burst of hurried footsteps drifted over from afar.

Thud thud thud!

The footsteps seemed very urgent.

Following the direction the footsteps drifted in…

Lu En followed with his gaze.

Then,

he saw.

A three-year-old little loli with a head of soft sky-blue long hair, delicate features, skin like jade, like a porcelain doll, was bouncing along as she ran over swiftly.

"This is…"

"My foolish little brother's future crewmate? Nefertari Vivi? The Princess of the Alabasta Kingdom?"

Lu En's eyes narrowed slightly.

He watched the bouncing little loli running over, his thoughts stirring.

At this moment,

Vivi ran up to Koubra, leapt up excitedly, hugged Koubra's thigh, and her clear, pleasant voice rang out: "Father."

"Vivi, we have an honored guest — you mustn't be rude."

Koubra's face stiffened.

"Yes."

Vivi hurriedly let go, became very well-mannered, and stood beside Koubra, her face full of curiosity as she sized up the five-year-old Lu En beside her.

"Is big brother Daddy's guest?"

She asked.

Her big eyes blinked on and off, like stars twinkling at night.

A big brother about her own age…

could actually be an honored guest in Daddy's eyes.

This made her very curious.

"Your name is Vivi?"

Lu En asked with a smile.

"Mm, what's big brother's name?"

Vivi nodded lightly.

"My name is Lu En."

Lu En smiled and gently brushed Vivi's blue hair, feeling the silky smoothness transmitted through his touch.

"Please excuse the display, Mr. Lu En — this is my daughter Vivi."

"She's so young; if she's offended you in any way, please don't take it amiss."

Koubra spoke up hurriedly.

"No harm done."

"It's perfectly normal for a child to be a little lively."

Lu En paid it no mind.

As Lu En gently smoothed her soft, glossy hair, Vivi couldn't help squinting her eyes, looking just like an obedient little kitten—gentle and quiet.

Next.

Under Koubra's lead.

Lu En brought the little loli Vivi to the living room and smoothly took their seats.

Vivi seemed to like Lu En very much; she wasn't shy with strangers at all, and chose to sit right beside Lu En.

The moment she sat down, she appeared exceedingly poised and elegant.

Although the Kingdom of Alabasta had fallen on hard times, no longer as glorious as it had been eight hundred years ago.

Still, as a member of the royal nobility, Vivi's aristocratic etiquette was quite properly in place.

Before Lu En,

She showed her lively side, and also revealed her poised and elegant side, giving people a sense of liveliness that was not at all unpleasant.

Very soon.

The kitchen sent out the dishes.

Stack after stack of delicious fare, their aroma rushing to the nose,

Were presented one after another on the table.

Servant after servant paced back and forth through the living room, delivering the dishes in their hands.

The banquet had only a handful of people.

Koubra kept deliberately trying to please Lu En, using words to draw closer the distance between them.

To prevent the Kingdom of Alabasta from encountering变故 in the future, he, this king, had no choice but to lower himself.

Seeing this,

The young and clever Vivi also faintly perceived the hidden meaning.

Her beautiful eyes flickered with a sharp glint; gazing at Lu En beside her, her pretty and exquisite face was full of curiosity.

She was very curious.

About this big brother who was clearly about the same age as herself.