572: Weird dinner

Chapter 571: The Strange Dinner

(Listeners, please note, there are pictures in this chapter.)

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An hour later, Yang Tao put down her brush, got up, and hung a calligraphy painting on the wall. This was Yang Tao's only hobby.

Once stimulated by certain things, when her heart was in turmoil and she found it hard to think calmly, she would sit at her desk to write and paint.

As one calligraphy painting after another was completed, Yang Tao's state of mind would gradually calm down, and she would become that expressionless girl again.

Whoosh—

Yang Tao gently blew, drying the ink on the calligraphy painting on the wall, then turned to look at Dick, who was chatting with Alice, and said in a deep voice:

"I'm ready!"

Hearing this, Dick shook his head and sighed softly. He glanced at the dozen or so calligraphy paintings behind Yang Tao, not holding much hope in his heart.

Just touching her thigh before had caused Yang Tao to react like that...

It wasn't hard to imagine what terrifying reaction Yang Tao would have if he took another step further.

She might even display the Moonfiend Witch's ultimate skill on the spot!

Dick had always pursued stability and disliked taking huge, uncontrollable risks, so he immediately rejected Yang Tao's suggestion.

"I won't 'touch' you again," Dick waved his hand and said calmly, "At least not until you're ready."

"I told you, I'm ready!"

Saying this, Yang Tao quickly shed her outer coat and pants, then pulled off her white stockings, finally leaving only a cool, light green nightgown.

Unlike Elizabeth's flatness, Yang Tao, like Xiao Nai, had slight curves, like an unripe peach that hadn't fully developed.

"Now, come and have your way with me immediately!"

Yang Tao's eyes were sharp, and her pretty face was firm as she said, "I promise I won't resist anymore... I promise..."

By the end, even Yang Tao herself was a little unsure. She ultimately couldn't take that step and was just forcing herself.

Dick was experienced and had long seen this point, so he wouldn't make a move no matter what. He didn't want to court death.

But simply refusing wasn't appropriate either. A compromise had to be found to make Yang Tao accept it.

"How about this, let's do an experiment."

Hearing this, Yang Tao's bun tilted, and she blinked, saying: Ex... periment?

"Yes, a simple attempt."

Dick retreated behind Alice, maintaining a safe distance from Yang Tao, and then slowly said, "Under my gaze, try to lift your skirt."

Yang Tao had a strange habit; ever since she was little, she... didn't like wearing underwear!

Therefore, at this moment, Dick knew Yang Tao was empty!

"Lift, lift my skirt?!"

"If you can't even do this, it means you're not ready yet!"

"..."

Yang Tao fell silent, still expressionless, but the flush on her cheeks indicated her inner turmoil.

However, the next second, Yang Tao's hands grabbed the hem of her skirt and slowly and trembling lifted it upwards.

Calves, knees, thighs...

Under Dick's gaze, Yang Tao continued to lift it, but the speed became slower and slower, and the trembling of her hands became greater and greater.

Yang Tao, 18 years old.

An hour later, on the road in the Inner City of the Suweier Imperial Capital, a military Magical Vehicle was driving at a constant speed.

In the back seat, Yang Tao sat silently, sandwiched between Dick and Alice. By now, she was fully dressed.

Clearly, the simple experiment Dick had proposed earlier ended in failure!

Yang Tao hadn't crossed the hurdle in her heart; her skirt had only just been lifted halfway up her thigh before she immediately let it down.

In fact, Yang Tao could have lifted it a few more inches. After all, she had already prepared herself mentally; she just needed to grit her teeth.

However, Dick was truly too cunning. He suddenly squatted down, and his gaze instantly became dangerous.

It was this sudden change that scared Yang Tao into immediately dropping her skirt.

"When does the 'conquest' begin?"

"It has already begun."

Due to the failure of the experiment, Yang Tao reluctantly accepted Dick's suggestion to take things step by step, starting with talking about love.

It's worth mentioning that Yang Tao's Lord body was already outside the Main Time-Space and had formed a contract with Master Mina, officially becoming Dick's subordinate.

Otherwise, Dick would never dare to sit next to Yang Tao.

"Why don't I feel anything? When exactly will I fall in love?"

Hearing this, Dick shook his head and chuckled lightly, saying casually, "Heh heh, when you have feelings for me, you will have already fallen in love."

"Is that so..."

"Of course."

For a novice like Yang Tao with zero experience, conquering her was simply too easy. From the moment she became Dick's target, she was already finished.

Alice on the side was dissatisfied. The schedule for serving in bed was already tight enough. If Yang Tao was added, she probably wouldn't be able to get assigned even once a week...

Dick didn't pay attention to Alice's little thoughts. Instead, while chatting with Yang Tao, he thought about the dinner he was about to attend.

Not long ago, Dick received a voice transmission from Afra. Archbishop Ola had arranged a dinner and solemnly invited him to attend.

As for the reason, Afra was hesitant during the voice transmission and didn't reveal anything, which made Dick even more confused.

Was it another 'Feast at Hong Gate'?

As a board member of the Didalian Family and an Archbishop of the Destiny Divine Sect, Ola wouldn't invite people to dinner casually.

Moreover, everything that needed to be discussed had already been covered at last night's banquet. There was no need for Ola to arrange another dinner today.

Unless... there was something new to discuss!

The more he thought about it, the more Dick felt it was unusual, but he still couldn't analyze Ola's true purpose.

After several thoughts, Dick could only guess that the dinner later must be related to next week's assessment.

After all, Ola had explicitly stated that in order to choose the right fated person for Afra, she would specifically target Dick, making the assessment more difficult.

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Before long, the Magical Vehicle drove to the most prosperous commercial street in the Royal Capital and finally stopped in front of a magnificent building.

This was the headquarters of the Elf Gold Firm in the Suweier Empire.

Ola's dinner wasn't at some large restaurant or tavern, but at the headquarters of the Elf Gold Firm. This choice was truly thought-provoking.

"Lord Dick, it's really been a long time. I remember our last exchange greatly deepened my understanding of the teachings of Fate..."

At the entrance of the Gold Firm, Curridge, dressed in a uniform, had been waiting early. At this moment, he personally opened the door for Dick, his face full of smiles as he tried to get closer.

This behavior made Dick feel instantly confused.

One must know that Curridge's identity wasn't as simple as just the director of the Gold Firm; he was also the regional head of the entire Central Region, holding immense power.

While he was indeed a top talent, Curridge only needed to be polite. There was absolutely no need for him to go to this extent.

And it wasn't just Curridge; there were many people standing at the entrance of the Gold Firm, most of whom were pink-haired Flower Elves.

Seeing Dick approach, they all, like Curridge, had smiles that were even a bit... fawning.

What was going on?

Could it be that he had already gained Ola's approval and officially become Afra's fated person?

If that were the case, the Elves' behavior would be understandable. After all, Afra was a future board member.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, please quickly show me to my seat."

Dick just said a casual polite remark, but Curridge immediately waved his hand and said, "How could that be? It's our honor to wait for your arrival here..."

Hearing this, Dick's expression immediately became strange, but he didn't ask anything further. He would know the answer soon enough anyway.

Alice and Yang Tao looked surprised. Both women knew that Flower Elves were very arrogant, and this was the first time they had seen them being so respectful.

Just as the two women were about to enter the Gold Firm with Dick, they were stopped by Curridge.

"Apologies, Lord Ola only invited Lord Dick. We hope you two can understand..."

Dick's eyes narrowed, and the confusion in his heart deepened, because Curridge's behavior just proved that the dinner later involved confidential matters!

"Alice, take Yang Tao to stroll around the street and help her buy some clothes and daily necessities..."

Dick didn't ask on the spot but cooperated by having the two women leave. He could vaguely sense that something big was happening.

A few minutes later, Dick followed Curridge to the basement of the Gold Firm and finally met Ola in a luxurious room.

"In that case, I will take my leave first."

Curridge bowed, casually closed the door, and left. Only Dick, Ola, and... the sorrowful-faced Afra remained in the room.

Logically speaking, if he had been recognized and officially become Afra's fated person, shouldn't she be happy?

"Dick Grudia," Ola slowly stood up and said respectfully, "I apologize here for my previous rudeness towards you."

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"Please forgive my arrogance and prejudice. You are fully qualified to be Afra's fated person. Rather, I hope you will not abandon Afra."

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"After all, you have already become the fated person of our Sect Leader, Fiona Van Ye Didalian."

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