Chapter 112: Let's Dance

Chapter 112: Let's Dance

Upon hearing these words, Diana calmly surveyed the people around her without showing any emotion.

As Roland had said, the attendees of today's ball were undoubtedly wealthy and powerful, judging by their attire and strength.

There were even several humanoid dragons present, with power levels estimated to be at least Level 7, at which Diana couldn't discern their true capabilities.

Such strong individuals were not commonly seen at the guild-hosted balls in the past.

"I heard there will be a small auction during tonight's ball, featuring some valuable items that have attracted many strong individuals," Roland smiled faintly, looking at Diana. "I suppose you're also here for one of those items?"

Diana nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, I heard there is a thousand-year-old ginseng available. This rare medicinal herb from the East has piqued my interest."

Before Roland could respond, a young elven girl dressed in a purple evening gown approached him directly and stood before him, wearing a gentle smile on her face. She softly spoke, "Hello, Mr. Roland. Would you like to dance with me?"

"It would be an honor to accept Miss Jenny's invitation," Roland gallantly extended his hand.

Jenny took Roland's hand and looked at Diana with a smile, saying, "Miss Diana, do you not have a dance partner accompanying you?"

"I don't enjoy dancing, nor do I need a partner," Diana smiled faintly, unsure of the animosity the Kroll family's young miss was showing. Could it be because of Roland?

After a song had finished, Roland casually said, "Miss Jenny, you may enter the dance floor."

"Goodbye, Miss Diana," Jenny said to Diana and then walked into the dance floor, dancing with Roland to the music, attracting the attention of many.

Diana watched Roland embracing Jenny as they danced elegantly on the dance floor, drawing the gaze of onlookers. She couldn't help but find it amusing.

On the other hand, as the Abyss's foremost social butterfly, Diana had no interest in social dances and lacked any talent for them.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

"Miss Diana, would I have the pleasure of dancing a song with you?" a somewhat soft and eerie voice sounded from beside her.

Diana glanced at the person, a slender young man with sparse golden short hair. His oversized and luxurious tailcoat couldn't hide his emaciated figure. He wore numerous gemstone rings on his bony fingers, his eye sockets were sunken, and his somewhat murky eyes were bloodshot. Yet, his overall demeanor seemed unusually excited.

Grover, the only son of Marcus Barlf, the fifth elder of the Calva Elder Council, was renowned as a notorious playboy and well-known addict.

Jenny's next step happened to land on the arch of his foot. Her high heels lost balance for a moment, causing her to fall into his arms.

Fortunately, Roland snapped back to his senses and reached out to support her, but his expression still showed a hint of surprise.

Jenny steadied herself with Roland's help and looked at him, unable to hold back her laughter.

"While you are Abyss City's most famous social butterfly, how is it that you can't move an inch when a girl confesses to you? Could it be... you've had intentions toward me for a long time?" Jenny teased, continuing to dance with him, leading him along.

She added, "Hmm... you're not as suave as they say."

"Well... I just found it a bit sudden, and your joke caught me off guard," Roland was still a bit dazed, completely unaware that he had made mistakes in his dance steps while being led by Jenny.

Jenny looked at Roland, her eyes narrowing into slits as she smiled. She had never encountered such an innocent and adorable man before, completely different from the spoiled playboys in Calva City.

Therefore, she decided to play with him a bit more.

"I'm serious. Let's start dating today. Tonight, come to my house and stay with me," Jenny leaned in again, almost biting his ear as she spoke.

Roland released his embrace around Jenny as if he had been electrocuted, even taking a step back in shock, staring at her.

The music happened to stop at that moment, and the people on the dance floor dispersed.

"The second part was a joke," Jenny said with a smile, then she placed a purple sachet in his hand.

"Tomorrow, I'll be waiting for you under the giant lantern in the eastern part of the city. If you don't come, I'll come to the Abyss to find you."

After saying that, she turned and walked away.

"This..." Roland looked at the sachet in his hand, with his eyebrows furrowing.

Are the girls in this city always so direct?

What about the first part of her statement?