When he entered the mansion, Kai was very excited, as it was very beautiful inside, with lanterns burning everywhere and red banners with the symbol of Lord Flick's family. This symbol was a fiery fox.
As he walked through the mansion, straight into the banquet hall, Kai kept nodding as if he was assessing his surroundings in his head, and when he liked something, he shook his head slightly. And behind him was the dazed fat man, he still didn't say anything, which wasn't like him.
- Brother Diso, what's wrong with you? I'm the commoner here, why are you swallowing your tongue at this luxury? Haven't you ever seen anything like this before too? I guess I was wrong in assuming that all the nobles live in such conditions... - Kai thoughtfully reasoned.
- I don't give a shit about your luxury! What are you talking about? Ten minutes ago you were making out with the beautiful Taemi, and then you stood her up like nothing happened. And now you're walking around looking at the walls, are you out of your mind?! - With red eyes the fat man shouted, he was furious right now!
- Ahh, that's what you mean. Who cares about her, who cares at all. She's at the Cultivator stage, yet she tripped and didn't keep her balance, what a shame...'' Closing his eyes, Kai shook his head.
- Uh, wh...what did you just say?! Bro, I've never seen anyone as tough as you in my life. I thought I was a thick-skinned person, but you keep letting me explore new horizons! - The fat man didn't know how to react to Kai's words.
- Forget it, there are plenty of girls around, do I have to glow with happiness every time I talk to one of them? - Kai continued to kill the fat man with his words.
- She's not just a girl, don't you get it or what?! She is the Young Mistress of one of the most powerful Clans in the Empire, she is the flower that all the boys of Moonlight Shine want to pick. - Shouted the fat man, trying to explain the situation.
- I don't care, she has the same legs, the same arms, the same breasts as all women, except that her face is prettier than others. - Kai answered Diso indifferently.
During his training with Master Mo, he had already heard so many stories about women that he was sickened. When the old man fell into nostalgia for his youth, Kai had to listen to this nonsense about the adventures of Master Mo. He was a womanizer. Because of all this, he seemed to be more relaxed about matters of the heart. He liked girls, but he wouldn't spend much thought on them.
- Ah...uh... - The fat man's eye began to twitch with anger, and veins appeared on his forehead. He felt like he was talking to a wall.
- Okay, I have more important things to talk about. - Kai interrupted him.
- Brother Diso, listen to me carefully. If there are any unforeseen circumstances today that involve me, you must say that you don't know me and that we just had a drink and came here together because it was on the way. You are not to stand up for me in any way, do you understand me? - Kai said seriously.
- What? - Diso didn't know what he was talking about.
- Brother, I have my own motives why I came here today, to be honest I'm not interested in seeking profit and making acquaintances here. Since I respect you, and really consider you my friend, I warn you in advance. - Kai said with kindness.
- Brother, if you have any problems, I'm with you! I can't leave my friend in trouble! - Diso said proudly.
Kai looked at the fat man very seriously and was even a little touched. This was his first real friend he had made in his independent life. He was grateful to fate for this peculiar fat kid. They had indeed grown very close over the past few days. But Kai realized that the responsibility for what he wanted to do today could not be taken by the heir to the Western Trade Union, for it would have consequences for his entire family.
- Fatty, I really appreciate you. And everything you've done for me. But I'm serious. When the heat's on, ignore it and don't worry about me, it's for the best. Heh-heh. - Laughing with a bit of excitement in his eyes said Kai.
They continued to move towards the banquet hall.
When they entered there, Kai was mesmerized. The hall was in the shape of a circle, above them hung a large dome that was painted in patterns and colors of the sky, it was very beautiful and unusual. On the sides were columns that were made of marble, and it was as if they were holding up that sky. Truly a luxurious design. There were tables with snacks and alcohol everywhere and lots of people socializing with each other. Guys were approaching girls trying to strike up a conversation and girls were huddled in crowds of a few people and gossiping about the other guests. Kai could feel a lot of stares being directed at him.
With his keen sense, he could even recognize how many eyes and with what emotions were looking at him. There were many envious and angry looks that the other guys were using to tear him to pieces, but there were also curious and interested, even slightly in love. It seemed that the rumors had already reached a lot of people.
Kai at this moment was thinking only about how painful it all was... But he was even curious to see how their gazes would change when he slaughtered the beast called Lord Flick, it would be an interesting sight. Smiling he thought. As he thought about it, he emitted a very subtle bloodlust. So subtle that it couldn't affect those around him, but it seemed to add a slight danger to his aura. The people watching him felt as if he was some kind of inscrutable and mysterious person, this slight aura made the hearts of the girls beat faster.
Diso watching all this was already starting to wry his face.
- Bro, what were you saying about black robes and stealth? I don't see your stealth, you're like a fucking lighthouse, standing there shining! You said when the heat's on, I'm supposed to say I'm not with you. But I don't think anybody's gonna notice me. - The fat man continued to grumble like an old grandfather.
At this moment, Kai looked at the table where the rice wine was, and his eyes began to shine.
- Hehehe, it's not for nothing that I pocketed a ticket to this banquet, even from here I can sense the good wine being served here. - Kai drooled.
- Diso, let's drink! - Kai said excitedly.
- Ehhh, let's go... I'll just accept the fact that you're like this... - Exhaling, Diso said.
- Like what? - Teasingly asked Kai again.
- Brother, have mercy! Don't use your verbal techniques against me. Otherwise I'll stop my heart someday from anger. - Laughing together, they went to the drinking table.
"Do they only pour with those little cups? What the hell..." - Kai was saying in his head.
At that moment, he saw a maid walking beside him with just opened bottles of wine. With a deft movement he discreetly snatched one of them.
- Now that's interesting. - Saying this he clinked the glass with the fat man's while saying:
- "To our friendship brother Diso! - And began to drink straight from his throat.
It seemed that he was tired of all this etiquette, and he wanted to scare off the nobles' gazes a little. He thought that such free behavior would help to arouse their disgust and they would be off his back.
Lately, Kai had become addicted to good alcohol, though he was only drunk for moments, but he loved the feeling. His body was incredibly clean and overflowing with energy, it was able to excrete and neutralize the usual poisons inside, the same fate awaited the alcohol, it did not even have time to harm his body. They continued to drink merrily with the fat man, waiting for the main persons of the banquet, namely Lord Flick, and the official from the Capital, who had not shown up yet.