Book 5: Chapter 92: Lilith, The Troublemaking Expert

Book 5: Chapter 92: Lilith, The Troublemaking Expert

The heavy silence that filled the room was no different than when a gathering among close friends, all single and taking their turns to share their tales of misery, ended with the last person producing a wedding invitation with a golden seal.

Aren’t friends supposed to stick together?

Lilith lazily sipped her black tea, relishing the taste of the rare and precious tea leaves. If it were not for their exquisite taste, Lilith would not have gone through the effort of obtaining them through her “connections” with the tea plantation owners.ViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

“Ahem.” Gurr finally broke the heavy silence and stood up. The frosty expression etched on his weathered face that the passage of time had left for him, commanded the utmost respect from everyone in the room.

“So, Lady Lilith... After all this effort, what exactly do you want us to do?”

The naive little girl, still believing in the power of justice, urged, “Oh? You’re giving in so easily? We must fight, comrade! Otherwise, the forces of evil will only grow more arrogant!”

“We aren’t even capable of fighting back. We’re no match for her. I don’t understand why Lilith is willing to pay such a high price for us,” Gurr replied, shaking his head with a bitter laugh.

“What do you mean?”

Gurr solemnly looked at the young girl who looked perplexed. “The tea Lilith provided is an incredibly precious royal tribute. A single tea leaf can be exchanged for the same volume of gold as the tea itself.”

For the same volume... instead of weight...?

The little girl’s face paled as soon as she realized the true value of the tea she had been drinking.

Her face contorted in shock as she stared at the empty teacup in front of her. She had unknowingly consumed tea that was worth a piece of gold equivalent to the size of half her stomach!

“But...but...” she stammered. There was only a taste of bitterness left in her mouth. “The tea didn’t even taste that good.”

“No matter how good the tea may be, the overpowering taste of excessive meat would spoil it.” Lilith swirled the cup in her hand, then sipped her tea elegantly in front of the young girl. “Don’t you know that tea should be enjoyed this way?”

Lilith gave him a strange look. “No. You think someone like him can steal my wife?”

Is that what really matters to her?

“Well, with Yeager being away for a few days, I’d feel sorry for the dog that’s locked up with him if I don’t put his fame to good use. The poor creature must be having a bad time to be stuck with someone like him.”

The crowd shivered at her statement. They could not help but wonder if Prince Yeager’s playboy streak knew no bounds.

“Don’t worry, I won’t let you work for nothing,” Lilith assured them. The waiters filed into the hall and quickly tidied up the messy table.

Lilith emptied a bag of gold coins onto the table. The round coins made a loud crashing sound as they hit the surface, with some rolling toward the people nearby.

The sound of gulping could be heard throughout the room.

“These are your funds for the event. If you need more, you can get them from me. I must remind you though,” Lilith said, looking at everyone with a smirk. “As mature individuals, character and loyalty are very important. If you face torture or coercion, you must stand strong and show no fear. You can’t be as weak as you were today.”

Lilith paused for a moment before continuing, “And remember, there’s no need to be afraid. You are now under the protection of the eighth prince. What do you have to fear?”

“Hehe...”

The realization hit them all at once. While they were now Prince Yeager’s people, Yeager himself was unaware of their involvement.

“May I know what is the purpose of all this?” Gurr, who had been deep in thought, suddenly turned to Lilith.

“Purpose? There isn’t really a purpose,” Lilith said, pushing open the window.

People bustled about on the street, some looking suspicious, while others exuded a powerful aura. The competition was about to begin, and many were already making their moves. Rumor had it that an aspiring contestant had been assassinated, heightening the tension in the air.

Yet Lilith couldn’t care less about these petty schemes.