Trafford Buyers Club

Chapter 4018 The Song of Purple Moon (69) — Rimbaud, gossiping online!

An audience with the emperor was out of the question; she had her pride. As long as Rimbaud didn't say those words in front of everyone, everything would be fine.

Therefore, Testarossa chose to remain on the sidelines... She wanted to see if this shopkeeper would also acknowledge her status as "Your Highness".

...Does everyone who enters the "Sea of ​​Flowers" possess an identity?
Testarossa was more inclined to this hypothesis because in her time, there had been artifacts that could absorb people into them, give them different identities, or confuse or hypnotize them, until they were completely immersed in them and completely forgot themselves.

Ultimately, the Golden Nightmare Labyrinth operates on the same principle, except that it ensnares people with fear.

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"Your name is Rimbaud?"

Ignoring Testarossa's attitude, Captain Luo calmly examined the ball of light... This wasn't the first time Luo Qiu had encountered someone recognizing him upon first meeting him.

For example, the owner of the Void Arena.

However, they would all be very reluctant to mention him... or "his" past.

“Yes, Your Highness!” [Rimbaud] seemed to be pressed even lower to the ground. “I am the manager of the guesthouse in the noble district. I have entered the royal district because…”

Upon hearing this, Testarossa's eyes narrowed—it was obvious that this [Rambo] had betrayed her, revealing the whole story without any reservations.

Well, he seemed panicked when Angie was mentioned, but now that he's met Manager Luo, this "Your Highness," he's betrayed both Angie and himself... So Manager Luo's "Your Highness" status is more valuable?
While she was deep in thought, Testarosa suddenly felt the gaze of Manager Lo.

She calmly said, "Judging from the situation, it seems that Manager Luo knows the person who arranged for me to come here?"

But before she could even reply, she immediately shook her head slightly and said with a self-deprecating tone, "It was presumptuous of me to ask that question. After all, it's not difficult for you to know someone."

After saying that, Testarossa gently lifted her skirt, a very standard ladylike manner, the kind that even a picky maid couldn't find fault with for a moment.

An audience with the emperor is impossible, but it's just a matter of social etiquette, okay!
Testarosa is a person with strict principles and standards, but she is also willing to adjust those standards more flexibly for the sake of Manager Los.

“Then, shall I now address you as Your Highness?” Testarossa smiled slightly. “After all, here, my identity is that of a marquis’s daughter.”

If Rimbaud had a face, he'd probably be completely bewildered right now, wouldn't he?
Hearing Testarossa's words, Captain [Lo] knew what she was thinking—that she saw the [Sea of ​​Flowers] as a place where anyone who entered would automatically or randomly acquire a certain identity.

It's probably based on a kind of ideological self-protection mechanism.

“Whatever Miss Testarossa likes, that’s fine.” Boss Luo chuckled. “I feel that in such a pleasant place, we can be a little more casual.”

—Only you would feel refreshed and relaxed, right?

Testarossa felt that this place was eerie in every way.

Testarossa nodded, then thought for a moment and said, "It seems that Manager Luo has lost contact with that Miss Long?"

“She must have had her own experiences,” Boss Luo smiled slightly. “No need to worry.”

Testarossa gave a soft "hmm." Even though she had arrived at the so-called royal area and the things Angie had told her to retrieve should be within easy reach, she still did not let her guard down.

In particular, Zhang Bolu's sudden action of jumping into the abyss aroused her suspicion.

The main problem is that this "Pirate King" has also disappeared.

Although Zhang Bolu posed no threat to her in terms of individual strength, this [sea of ​​flowers]...

“Manager Luo, what I’m looking for should be nearby.” Testarossa stared into the other woman’s eyes. “Perhaps, would you be interested in accompanying me?”

As the newly appointed ruler of the Holy Land, Testarossa had absolutely no belief that the other party would do something as low-level as interfering midway.

Perhaps those Soul Envoys would do it, but the Lord of the Holy Land wouldn't—after all, he has a sense of shame, doesn't he?
Store Manager Luo thought for a moment and said, "Since we have nothing else to do, Miss Testarosa, if you don't mind..."

Testarossa covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes alluring, "How could that be... After all, whether it's the shop manager or 'Your Highness,' being by your side always makes one feel at ease."

A sharp gaze fell silently on Testarossa, then vanished in an instant.

【Rambo】watched the conversation between the Crown Prince and Lady Testarossa with a strange look... and trembled with fear—he recalled some things that had been gossiped about in the chat group of the courtyard managers.

It seems that Miss Testarossa was once selected as a candidate for Crown Princess, but for some reason she gave up the qualification and became the deputy commander of the First Princess's Bloodwing Legion.
I have a strange feeling... it's so subtle!

Unfortunately, the chat group for the courtyard administrators has been silent for too long... Even I myself only recently woke up, and then I received two imperial nobles in succession.

One was Viscount Kim Bell, who also brought his princely credentials.

And then... there's Lady Testarossa.

—Ah! I actually had the honor of meeting the Crown Prince?!
—[Rimbaud] I've finally made something of myself!

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At this moment, Manager Luo remained quite composed in the face of Testarosa's slightly frivolous words.

"Miss Testarossa seems quite willing to stay by my side?"

Boss Luo looked at the other person with a half-smile.

Testarossa's heart skipped a beat. The preconceived notions of the Lord of the Holy Land from the past instantly struck her soul... Although it was not yet clear whether this new Lord had the habit of opening a Crystal Palace, what if he was also a guy who liked to collect beauties?
The position that countless immortal goddesses once envied does not mean that she wants it—she is not willing to depend on anyone…especially a man.

Testarossa smiled slightly, having already prepared her explanation, "After all, we're always used to staying in safe zones... based on biological instincts."

That's a very standard answer.

Boss Luo chuckled softly, "Let's go... Also, [Rambo], you can be more casual about it."

"Yes, Your Highness!" [Rambo] quickly floated up, but only dared to float to about waist height of Boss Luo. "Lady Testarossa, the [Cecilia] flower of the variety you requested is not far ahead. Please follow me!"

"Thank you for your trouble," Testarossa said calmly.

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"Did Manager Luo become the master of the [Holy Land] during this divine era?"

"Yes," Boss Luo said casually, "What was the [Holy Land] like in the last Divine Era?"

They weren't exactly side by side, but rather colleagues, chatting casually... but Bai Zhi always felt that Testarossa seemed to be pushing herself to the limit.

This stemmed from her impression of some prime-time dramas she often watched, which were great for passing the time—they seemed like bad women!
"Hmm... Supreme? Omnipotent? Some kind of taboo?" Testarossa elegantly smoothed a strand of hair behind her ear. "If I had to say what impressed me the most, it would probably be domineering."

The maid frowned slightly. She had served two different "shop managers"... Her current master was very good, but the previous "shop manager" didn't necessarily have this domineering trait.

Upon taking office, there was more indifference than anything else.

Boss Luo said calmly, "Actually, after I gained this ability, I did think about whether I should do whatever I wanted."

Testarossa paused subconsciously, then regained her composure. "Just thought about it?"

“Perhaps I should give it a try too.” Boss Luo glanced at Testarossa casually. “Would Miss Testarossa like to see a shop that continues the domineering style?”

Testarossa chuckled softly, covering her red lips as if startled, "Oh dear, then I'll become a sinner in this divine era."

—New Gods' treasures, blame this new Lord of the Holy Land, he seems a bit special, doesn't he?
Just then, the sky suddenly tore open, and a huge purple moon appeared before them. One by one, figures emerged under the purple moonlight.

They wore uniform, special armor, black with numerous gold patterns, and draped in bright red cloaks.

A total of twenty-four people.

powerful!

Testarossa was startled. Each of these black-armored warriors gave her the feeling that they were at least at the peak of the [Radiant Moon] level in terms of pure strength.

I just don't know how good these guys' divine magic is.

"It's the Imperial Guards of the Royal Quarter!" [Rambo] exclaimed subconsciously... with a hint of fear in his voice.

But the next moment, the imposing Imperial Guard regiment landed in perfect unison.

I request an audience!

"Schneider, Commander of the Royal Guard in the Courtyard, greets Your Highness!"

The leading guard removed his helmet, revealing blond hair and an extremely handsome face... As for the guards behind him, they simply lowered their heads and remained motionless.

Boss Luo glanced at Schneizel with a slight tilt of his head... as if he were looking at an empty shell.

He thought for a moment and said, "Is there something you need?"

Schneizel said in a deep voice, "I apologize for disturbing your enjoyment of the garden, but there has been an unauthorized intruder outside the courtyard, and I am about to go and intercept him."

"Intruder..." Boss Luo's eyes flickered slightly, and he knew who it was.

"Your Highness, please rest assured, I will handle this as soon as possible," Schneizel said firmly.

Boss Luo thought for a moment and said, "Then, please be careful."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness!" Schneizel said solemnly, "Our existence is to protect the order of the Royal Court!"

With that, Schneizel waved his hand and left with the guards behind him.

“These guards…” Testarossa frowned at this moment.

Boss Luo said calmly, "It seems that Testarossa has figured it out."

Testarossa pondered, "They seem to be... dead?"

Boss Luo said, "It's just that time has been frozen, or rather, it's just a shadow of a certain period of time."

“I see.” Testarossa nodded. “Similar to the concept of fragments of small world history.”

“That’s one way to understand it,” Boss Luo smiled slightly. “Of course, it’s different from your situation.”

Testarossa's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. She quickly composed herself. "Manager Luo, you don't seem curious about who the intruder is? What if it's Miss Long...?"

Boss Luo simply smiled calmly, without answering, and then walked straight ahead.

Testarossa couldn't help but smile bitterly to herself.

It is said that the mind of an emperor is unfathomable.

But she had seen emperors before, yet this shopkeeper Luo's thoughts were even harder to fathom than those of an emperor—so she had to figure everything out herself.
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[Sea of ​​Flowers], somewhere.

Even the most beautiful scenery can become tiresome after a while—especially for Ah Xi Ruo, who is already burdened with worries.

"Hey, aren't we there yet? I've already walked quite a distance."

She couldn't help but ask that voice rising from within her again.

"Soon...very soon..."

Ah Xiruo frowned slightly and gave the same answer.

"You're also from the Empire?"

"We are the same kind of people."

“Us?” Ah Xi Ruo sneered, “I don’t consider myself to be the same as you… or any of you.”

This time, the voice within my heart did not respond.

Ah Xiruo felt irritated and simply stopped moving—she flew away, unleashing her "dragon energy" and instantly blowing away countless flower petals!

The golden dragon swam freely through the sea of ​​flowers, instantly lifting the spirits of the true dragon of the land—indeed, only speed can bring passion!
"Can't you be a little more ladylike...?"

The voice sounded somewhat helpless.

"I lacked proper upbringing from a young age. I was raised in a laissez-faire manner, and that's how I am. I can't change it!"

Ah Xiruo rolled her eyes. She wasn't that heartless maid, so why was she torturing herself like this... Who was she trying to impress with her ladylike demeanor?

The voice suddenly fell silent.

Ah Xiruo ignored it and continued swimming in the sea of ​​flowers, her mood gradually calming down—suddenly, on a bustling hillside not far ahead, there seemed to be a figure.

She frowned subconsciously as the "dragon aura" dissipated and landed on the hillside.

The figure in front of me instantly became clear.

Ah Xi Ruo couldn't help but reveal a strange look—because this wasn't a person, but a... puppet?
That puppet from the "Caesar" divine magic?!
In an instant, Ah Xiruo warily looked around!

Wasn't that guy chased away by the dead...? Why is he back again? He's like a persistent ghost.
However, even with her inspiration scattered and the [Stigmata] activated, Ah Xi Ruo still couldn't sense the presence of [Caesar]—which made her frown and stare intently at the puppet in front of her.

As she looked at it, Ah Xi Ruo suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Why does it look a bit like... Boros?"

She walked up to the puppet with a puzzled look in her eyes and tentatively called out, "Boros?"

But the puppet just stood there motionless—standing in front of a simple-looking white tomb.

This must be the tomb that Zhang Bolu mentioned before, the one that exists in the "sea of ​​flowers"?

Just then, the puppet that looked exactly like Boros suddenly moved.

Ah Xiruo casually conjured a light sword, only to see the puppet simply hand her a box with both hands.

Long Xiruo frowned. "For me?"

The puppet nodded.

The true dragon of Shenzhou pondered for a moment before carefully using the "Dragon Qi" lightsaber to slowly pry open the box—inside the box was a uniquely shaped sword hilt.

Yes, it's just a sword hilt, with the tip carved into the shape of a dragon's head.

“This seems to be…” Ah Xi Ruo couldn’t help but be taken aback.

This looks like the sword used by Gazef, the knight who served by Testarossa.

"What does this mean?" Ah Xiruo frowned and subconsciously picked up the [Sword of Light], only to find a note underneath.

She couldn't understand the words, but the moment they entered her eyes, she automatically grasped their meaning.

—【Miss Gamma, this meeting was rather rushed, so I could only prepare this gift at the last minute. Please forgive me.】

—Wishing you happiness and joy forever.

— [Kim Bell]

"Kim Bell?"

Why pull this stunt?
Ah Xiruo's cheek twitched slightly—good heavens, stealing someone else's things to give away, what kind of underworld operation is this?
This "Caesar"... no, this Kim Bell, is he out of his mind? She shook her head, her gaze unconsciously drifting to the white tomb behind the puppet.

The grass on the grave mound... or rather, the flower on the grave mound, is not tall; it's a small white flower similar to a daisy, but there's no name on the tombstone.

She asked curiously, "Whose grave is this?"

That voice in my heart suddenly rang out.

"Kalisorp."

Upon hearing this, the true dragon of Shenzhou opened his mouth, then hesitated and said, "No, you just said whose grave this is? [Kalisorp]? [Poseidon]?!"

“Not the one you know,” the voice said slowly, “but the one from the past, 'she'…”