Chapter 212

Beneath the pitch-black moonlit night, a ma.s.sive oil tanker docked at a port on Academy Island. Resembling towering skysc.r.a.pers, its lights illuminated the area, every window aglow. It exuded an air of grandeur and luxury.

At the entrance of this oil tanker, elegantly dressed men and women walked in pairs, orderly boarding the s.h.i.+p.

Every one of these individuals carried an air of n.o.bility on them.

Whether male or female, they all wore impeccable smiles on their faces. As they handed invitations to the staff on the side, they made their way to the deck.

At this moment, the deck was covered with crimson carpets, and tables covered in white cloth were arranged around.

Upon these tables, champagne and delectable cuisine nearly overflowed, their aroma even neutralizing the slightly salty sea breeze.

Pairs of elite socialites gathered on the deck. Some engaged in conversation, while others raised toasts, creating a lively scene.

Not long after, an extended limousine arrived from one direction of Academy Island, stopping in front of the oil tanker.

As the limousines door opened, two people emerged.

Who else could it be other than Fang Li and Aria?

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The brisk sea breeze swept by, lifting the tails of their formal wear.

Fang Li wore a jet-black tailcoat, looking akin to the heir of some prominent enterprise. His demeanor seemed to mature a bit under the circ.u.mstances.

Aria, on the other hand, donned a dress that resembled a pristine princess gown. Her delicate shoulders were exposed to the air, draped with a thin veil, transforming the already incredibly cute Ojou-Sama image into a true aristocrat.

Its not that I have transformed into a real aristocrat, but I was already one!

Aria seemed to be explaining to someone, revealing her cute little fangs and directing her crimson gaze straight at Fang Li, looking like a lioness ready to devour.

To this, Fang Li raised his hands in surrender and said, Alright, alright. I know youre a n.o.ble. Otherwise, how else could you have obtained the invitation so quickly?

I only made a call to someone in the Ministry of External Affairs, saying that Ive been feeling a bit bored at Butei High lately, so I wanted to relax at the Dance Party held at sea, Aria said nonchalantly. As a result, the next day, the invitation arrived at my doorstep.

Indeed, as befitting a n.o.ble-born Ojou-sama, even the Ministry of External Affairs offered such things at a moments notice. Its no wonder she could commission an S-Rank Butei without batting an eye.

Then, I just prepared the gown. You, on the other hand, have even arranged for a limousine, Fang Li cast a glance at the extended limousine behind him and chuckled. Could it be that the Ministry of External Affairs provided that too?

You dont need to go begging for things of this level from others, right? Aria looked at Fang Li with a puzzled expression and said, Youre also an S-Rank Butei. Your usual compensation must be quite substantial, and youre a workaholic. Achieving something like this should be simple for you, right?

True but I wont waste money where its not necessary, Fang Li said. For Butei, money is almost equivalent to their life. Its a principle mentioned in any field.

Firearms, Ammunition, and Equipment are indispensable combat factors for Butei.

Even within the Main G.o.ds Dimension, Equipment is an integral part of a Divine Envoys strength.

In the Main G.o.ds Dimension, Equipment requires Exchange Points, so naturally firearms and ammunition are not free.

Butei arent policemen; the Equipment they use cant be reimbursed by the government. Regardless of the type of Equipment, they need to arrange for it themselves.

Thus, Butei is a cla.s.s driven by money.

Even in the world of Butei, the saying Money is equivalent to strength holds true.

Though not entirely accurate, its mostly correct.

At least, having Equipment is definitely better than not having any.

So, Id rather keep the money to buy Equipment than waste it, Fang Li said calmly. Of course, I wont live frugally because of this. At most, Ill just avoid extravagance.

I didnt expect you to hold onto such traditional Butei values, Aria said, half amazed and half impressed. Perhaps thats why youre so reliable.

Fang Li suddenly smiled, nudging Aria with his elbow, and said, Does that mean you should give such a reliable person like me a chance to be your dance partner?

Seeing Fang Li extend his elbow towards her, as a n.o.ble-born Ojou-sama, Aria naturally did grasp Fang Lis intention. Her charming face took on a slightly rosy hue, she cleared her throat, and with a somewhat pretentious tone, she said, This is only a one-time thing. Treasure this opportunity.

After saying that, Aria placed her hand on Fang Lis elbow and held onto his hand.

And so, United Kingdoms most famous Holmes descendant and partner walked with purposeful steps towards the oil tanker.

In front of the oil tanker, the staff bowed politely to Fang Li and Aria.

Esteemed guests, please show your invitations for us to inspect briefly.

Fang Li and Aria exchanged a glance before Aria retrieved the invitation and handed it to Fang Li, who then handed it to the nearby staff.

After inspecting the invitation, the staff immediately bowed again.

Mr. Fang Li, Miss Kanzaki, welcome to Martya Maritime.

Both Fang Li and Aria politely nodded with smiles, behaving like genuine members of high society. Amidst the respectful att.i.tude of the staff, they made their way to the deck.

For students of the a.s.sault Department, infiltrating and investigating werent uncommon tasks.

Thus, for this level of disguise, Fang Li was already adept.

As for Aria, despite being a bit straightforward, her n.o.ble background suited her well to this kind of occasion and wouldnt result in any missteps.

In this scenario, Fang Li subtly observed the surroundings without leaving a trace, then discreetly glanced at the top of a building near the harbor.

There, faint reflections were s.h.i.+mmering.

Beside him, Aria seemed to notice Fang Lis gaze and whispered, Reki is over there.

Fang Li nodded gently, retracting his gaze, and followed Aria onto the oil tanker.

At the very top of the oil tanker, inside a room, a young girl looked through the gla.s.s window, observing Fang Li and Aria making their way to the deck and a seductive smile gradually appeared on her delicate face.

Although that smile was enchanting, it resembled a thorn-covered rose, akin to poisonous wine, radiating a sense of danger.