Tiamat, I'm going to find a girlfriend!

just now……

The situation has reversed!

Melyuchina no longer concealed anything. After slightly shifting her position, she strode up to Ian and Bavanshi.

"Hey, what a coincidence!"

Meiliuqina waved her hand, looking as if she had just arrived.

Are you here for a drink too?

"..."

Looking at Meiliuqina, who had "suddenly" appeared here, Bawanshi's eyes showed at least a hint of wariness, if not resistance.

However, despite this inner thought, Bavanshi did not show it on the surface.

"Yes, what a coincidence!"

"You've come here too."

As Bawanshi said this, she deliberately moved closer to where Ian was, as if she wanted to prove something.

Just thinking about the judgments she had just made, Mei Liuqina suddenly felt that such actions were no longer a burden for her.

After all, who would bother arguing with someone who has a hard time even getting Ian to taste anything?

"Then I'll have one too!"

Ignoring everything Bavanshi was doing, Melyuchina ordered more wine and then spoke as if nothing had happened.

What are you doing here?

The petite swordsman took a sip of wine and then asked a question.

"You wouldn't be here at this time usually, would you?"

"..."

Seeing that Meliuchina seemed completely unconcerned about her actions, Bawanshi felt pressure from her for the first time.

But she knew that at this moment, she couldn't express her true feelings.

just in case……

Was the other person faking it too?

Bavanshi was unaware that her actions had been completely observed by Meliuchina.

She said:

"It's nothing, Ian just asked me to come out, that's all."

"He contacted you?"

Mei Liuqina raised an eyebrow and asked.

"..."

“Yes.” Bawanshi suppressed all her thoughts and asked with “shamelessness,” “Do you have a problem?”

"Or--"

"you do not believe?"

"..."

Mei Liuqina almost laughed at that moment.

However, she held back, since exposing Bavanshi's little tricks in such a place would actually be pointless.

However, not exposing her doesn't mean that Melyuchina has no way to fight back.

You should know that Bavanshi is currently in Ian's eyes, but she doesn't smell at all.

In this case--

Mei Liuqina's lips curled up slightly.

There are many things that can be done.

"I see, it was Ian who contacted you."

"That's great, the King didn't make things difficult for you or him, that's wonderful."

While deliberately emphasizing this point, Melyuchina picked up a glass of wine from the table.

Under Bavansh's watchful gaze, she offered the glass of wine to Ian.

"Perfect timing! It's been a long time since I've had a drink with Lord Ian, and now is the perfect opportunity!"

"Here, have a drink!"

"..."

Ever since——

After cleverly utilizing the "taste," Melyuchina and Ian drank heartily in front of Bavanshi.

That was a scene she could never have experienced when she was alone.

Moreover, compared to the constraints imposed on Bavanshi, Melyuchina, being a fellow Knight of the Round Table with Ian, received considerable "preferential treatment."

For example:

Bawanshi didn't dare sit too close, but Meliuqina could just plop down right next to her.

They're just fellow knights, not father and daughter, so I can sit however I want!

of course.

If we're really going to be honest, Meliuchina knows that her status isn't much better than Bawanshi's, but the problem is that others don't know that.

And Bavanshi...

I can't just self-destruct, can I?

call--

After downing a cup of warm wine, Mei Liuqina felt a rare moment of triumph in front of Bawanshi.

You know, this guy tricked me twice before!

Twice in total!

This time, it's finally my turn to do something exciting in front of her!

Thinking this, Meiliuqina found herself becoming happier and happier as she drank, as if she could drink all the wine in one go, no matter how much it was.

"Um……"

"so good."

"Ian, another one, please."

"..."

Long did not directly answer Mei Liuqina's question, but silently picked up his wine glass.

This confrontation ended in a complete victory for Melyuchina.

but--

The matter did not end there.

"I'll go pay the bill."

Although he still has his own unique set of ideas, Ian has been able to integrate well into Camelot's life.

He can certainly do things like settling the bill.

However, no sooner had Long left than Bawanshi sat down next to him.

Without even thinking, Meliuchina knew that she was definitely expressing her dissatisfaction from earlier.

"You seem to be getting quite close to Ian—"

"It's nothing!"

Having anticipated such remarks, Melyuchina quickly responded.

"It's just having a few drinks, you can't say that's not allowed?"

"Or are you saying, Bavanshi, that your father can't drink in front of you? If that's the case, isn't that a bit too much?"

Being well-prepared makes all the difference.

"..."

Seeing that Bavanshi was speechless because of her words, Meliuchina felt even more victorious.

Is there anything else you'd like to say?

"If not, I'll have to get to work."

"The plan must continue, Bavanshi, you should know that better than anyone else, right?"

"..."

Seeing that Bavanshi didn't seem inclined to answer her, Meliuchina wasn't surprised.

Filled with the joy of victory, she stood up, ready to leave immediately.

but--

Just then, Bavanshi suddenly spoke up.

"stop."

"I have something to ask you."

"What is it?" Mei Liuqina stopped.

"..."

Bawanshi remained silent for a long time before continuing.

"How exactly is the 'flavor' he's talking about cultivated?"

172. Bavanshi's Moment of Regret

"..."

This was something that Melyuchina had not anticipated.

Bawanshi, who usually teases me, is now actually asking me for advice.

"Who are you?!"

"Get off Bavanshi! You're definitely not her!"

"..."

Bawanshi placed her hands on her hips, striking a pose like a little princess.

"What do you mean? What do you mean by 'it's definitely not me'?"

"Tell me quickly, what exactly is taste..."

"That's the right tone!"

"Hey!"

Bavanshi wanted to say a few more words of reproach to Meliuchina.

But she didn't expect Ian to pay for the drinks so quickly and then come back.

Now she's lost her chance to continue speaking.

I'll come find you later.

After saying that, Bavanshi and Ian walked out hand in hand.

Only Meiliuqina remained, pondering what she had just said.

"..."