Chapter 95 Something's Wrong with You!

Xu Ruo’s body jolted, and he gave Ella a deep look.

He hadn't expected that the seemingly serious red-robed Cardinal could say such incredibly ambiguous words to him.

Ella looked up, her gaze meeting Xu Ruo’s directly, as if trying to see everything within his eyes...

Ultimately, within Xu Ruo’s deep eyes, she found the answer she was looking for.

With a slight smile, she said no more and quietly changed the subject:

"Never mind, I won't tease you anymore..."

"Now that I know your strength, I believe you... are qualified to stop that madman."

Xu Ruo also withdrew his gaze, his expression gradually calming as he said in a low voice:

"Rest assured, I will do my utmost."

Ella nodded, gave Xu Ruo a look, and finally stood up slowly.

She put some distance between them again and remained silent for a moment, as if sorting through her complex emotions.

After a long while, she regained her elegance and poise as a Cardinal and smiled slightly:

"Then... I'll leave everything to you."

After giving these final instructions, Ella didn't stay any longer and turned to walk out of the room.

Xu Ruo didn't try to make her stay either, simply watching Ella's figure depart in silence.

That aloof and proud silhouette was still as beautiful as he remembered...

And just as always...

Not quite right.

Especially in front of him.

She had none of the dignity a Cardinal should possess.

Thinking back to the past...

Xu Ruo felt quite emotional as he recalled Lilia's final request to him before she died.

"Little Xu Ruo, bury me in the Holy Kingdom after I die."

"I can't win an argument against her, so I'll disgust her to death..."

"I'll make her feel guilty for the rest of her life..."

Although Lilia's decision was a bit in bad taste, Xu Ruo ultimately followed her instructions and buried her in the Holy Kingdom.

This counts as fulfilling his promise to her, right?

However...

Did he seem to have forgotten something?

Meanwhile, outside the door—

After closing the door, Ella didn't leave for a long time.

Instead, she leaned against the door, tilting her head back slightly, in a rare and prolonged silence.

It was unclear whether she was reminiscing about what had just happened or calming her heart.

Placing her delicate, jade-like hand against her slightly heaving chest, Ella could feel...

Her heartbeat was still somewhat erratic.

She hadn't expected her heart to be thrown into such turmoil by a mere brat...

She had even said things that didn't sound like her at all just now (her true feelings).

If Lilia knew, she would probably mock her again.

After a long while, her red lips parted slightly, as if whispering to herself:

"I didn't expect that while I could always stay a step ahead of you, I would lose to your disciple..."

"Forget it... losing to him isn't a loss."

After murmuring to herself, Ella's mind finally regained its calm.

At this thought, a smile reappeared on the corners of Ella's mouth.

Taking a deep breath, she turned and walked away with elegant, light steps.

Once Ella's figure had completely disappeared around the corner, a certain ajar door slowly opened—

Two small heads, one green and one white, popped out.

"How is it, Sister Luna... has that 'Aiya' or whatever she's called left yet?"

"What 'Aiya'? Her name is Ella..."

After a quick retort, Luna nodded with certainty:

"It looks like she's gone."

"It should be fine now."

"Phew~"

After confirming that Ella was far away, the two little ones finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Exchanging a glance, the two legal lolis instantly understood each other. They shut the door in a flash and darted into Xia Xier’s room at lightning speed.

On the other side.

Xu Ruo, still pondering what he had forgotten, was distracted by a sudden burst of hurried footsteps.

Looking toward the sound, he saw two little girls dart in and close the door, looking as guilty as thieves.

One white and one green figure ran to Xu Ruo’s side as soon as they entered—

"Xu Ruo, are you okay?" Mira’s eyes were filled with unconcealable worry, as if she were afraid Xu Ruo might be missing a piece of flesh.

On the other hand, although Luna was also worried about Xu Ruo’s safety, she bit her lip and tried to look calm despite her wavering gaze.

Since everything that needed to be said had been said by Mira.

She felt that even if she didn't speak, Xu Ruo would understand her feelings.

Seeing the two legal lolis who barely reached his waist, Xu Ruo reached out and patted each of their small heads:

"I'm standing here perfectly fine, what could possibly be wrong?"

Mira was still a bit shaken, clinging to Xu Ruo’s arm and refusing to let go:

"But... she's a Cardinal..."

"An old hag on the same level as our Academy Dean, would she..."

At this point, Mira belatedly covered her mouth with her small hand.

Phew, she almost exposed Xu Ruo’s identity in front of Luna.

She quickly changed her tune:

"I mean... did she bully you?"

Xu Ruo rubbed Mira’s head again and chuckled:

"Don't worry, she didn't."

"It would be more accurate to say I bullied her rather than the other way around..."

Xu Ruo only liked to tell the truth.

After all, he wasn't the one who had just been spanked.

Mira wasn't entirely reassured; she tilted her head and looked at Xu Ruo worriedly a few more times.

Once she was sure he was fine, she regained her lively demeanor, her eyes darting around as she said:

"So, what did that old hag say?"

"She didn't take a liking to you and try to use her position to sleep with you, did she?"

This time, before Mira could continue her train of thought, Luna, who couldn't stand it anymore, finally interrupted her—

"What are you talking about?"

"Don't talk nonsense!"

After glaring fiercely at Mira, Luna looked back at Xu Ruo and asked in a slightly awkward, low voice:

"Xu Ruo, she... didn't make things difficult for you, did she?"

"I said no, so don't worry..."

Xu Ruo didn't feel like going back and forth with these two little legal lolis anymore. He waved his hand at Mira and Luna, comforted them once more, and then said seriously:

"Don't worry, Ella just had some things she wanted to confirm, and I promised to help her to the best of my ability."

Mira and Luna exchanged a look. Though still somewhat skeptical, they saw Xu Ruo’s solemn expression and had no choice but to stop dwelling on the matter of Ella for now.

"That's fine then..."

Mira nodded, changing the topic:

"As long as you're okay..."

As she spoke, Mira took advantage of Luna not paying attention to secretly reach out and feel Xu Ruo’s abs, looking very satisfied.

Mira’s shameless little action left Xu Ruo between laughter and tears.

He could only reach out and give her a light, punitive tap on the head.

Mira giggled and stuck out her tongue, quietly withdrawing her hand and not daring to cause any more trouble.

But...

It wasn't until now that Luna noticed something slightly off.

This Mira...

Isn't she a bit too close to Xu Ruo?

The distance between them was almost zero.

If she got any closer, it would probably be negative distance...

These two...

Since when did they become so intimate?

At the very moment Luna’s gaze turned strange, Mira also felt it and shivered—

"Eeeek~~~"

"Strange..."

"Why do I suddenly feel like someone is staring at me with ill intent?"

As she spoke, Mira turned to the side, only to unfortunately meet Luna’s scrutinizing gaze.

Sensing Luna’s look, Mira finally realized...

Oh no!

Was I being too forward just now? Did she notice something was wrong?

With a sheepish smile, Mira quickly let go of Xu Ruo’s arm, leaving only one small hand clutching the corner of his clothes.

"W-what's wrong?"

"You're asking me what's wrong..."

Luna gradually approached, her porcelain doll-like face full of seriousness.

"I remember... you and Xu Ruo weren't supposed to be this close, were you?"