Chapter 124: Testing the Waters

“Little Fox, you’re looking at me like that. Is there something you want to say?”

Liuli had not expected Serveyia to be the first to speak.

It caught her off guard, and her train of thought stalled for a moment.

What did Serveyia mean?

What kind of answer was she hoping to hear?

These were things Liuli had to consider.

“I don’t have anything in particular to say. I just saw how busy you’ve been these past two days and wanted to show some concern.”

“Do you want to show concern, or are you simply lonely?”

Lonely?

Serveyia’s question left Liuli a bit puzzled.

She had never been in a love affair before and knew nothing of so-called relationship psychology.

She wasn’t quite sure what her current emotions signified.

‘Am I really lonely?’

“I don’t know. I just want to stay by your side. Is that feeling loneliness?”

To be fair, Liuli was well aware that in the rhythm of her interactions with Serveyia, Serveyia was undoubtedly the dominant one.

She had grown accustomed to Serveyia arranging everything for her and habitually asking Serveyia first whenever she encountered a problem.

Liuli didn’t know if ordinary couples faced similar situations, but there was no doubt she had subconsciously started to view Serveyia as her backbone.

“Perhaps it is. However, your safety is far too important, Little Fox. I cannot leave this work for anyone else to handle. I hope you can understand…”

“Of course I understand. But I still can’t control my thoughts. I want to be with you…”

Liuli knew her thoughts were a bit immature, perhaps even childish.

However, she and Serveyia had only just become a couple, and this was the time they should be inseparable.

Instead, they were delayed by all sorts of matters.

To be honest, what was the difference between their current relationship and how they had been before the confession?

“I understand as well, Little Fox. So for now, just stay by my side like this, alright? Once the diplomatic visit process is over, we will have plenty of time to be alone.”

To be honest, Serveyia’s words were full of implication.

But even so, it would have to wait until they returned from the Elf Race.

What about before then?

Did she really have to maintain this kind of relationship with Serveyia until they returned?

Right now, Liuli felt it wasn’t the right time to ask.

If she made Serveyia think she was a needy bad child, leading to negative impressions, it would be a real loss.

“Fine…”

Liuli said, feeling a bit helpless.

Since Serveyia had put it that way, there was no need to persist.

Being ordinary like this was also fine.

“So, do I just need to wait for the day of the visit?”

“Yes. You just need to wait peacefully for the day of the visit, Little Fox. Before that, practice your etiquette a bit more. Once I’ve finalized the candidates, you can meet them.”

“Is it really that simple?”

Liuli felt Serveyia made it all sound far too easy, as if the diplomatic visit were no different from going downstairs to buy a bottle of water.

However, Liuli also knew that if the visit were truly that simple, Serveyia wouldn’t be nursing such a headache over it.

“It is that simple for you. After all, you don’t need to worry about so many things. Just focus on your role during the visit, and there won’t be any problems.”

How should she put it?

Although she knew Serveyia’s words were mostly just a small complaint, it sounded as if she were being blamed for being useless — like a decorative vase.

Come to think of it, Liuli realized that during her long time as a Princess, she hadn’t really done anything particularly special.

She basically just followed through with what others expected of her.

The only thing she had truly accomplished on her own was the Maid Café.

But could a Maid Café really be considered a respectable achievement?

Liuli doubted it.

After all, the Academy Festival didn’t even have a popularity poll.

Moreover, Liuli was well aware that the café’s popularity stemmed more from her status as a Princess than from the quality of the service.

“So, does Serveyia need me to give her a massage?”

Liuli was a bit hesitant when she made the suggestion.

After all, she didn’t really know how to massage.

The offer was mostly to show she cared.

If Serveyia actually agreed, she would probably just have to fake it.

“You know how to massage, Little Fox?”

Sure enough, Serveyia asked the question.

But being questioned was much better than being told to start immediately.

At least it gave her a chance to explain.

“Actually, I don’t…”

“If you don’t know how, then why did you offer, Little Fox?”

“I just wanted you to be less tired. If you’re unhappy, I won’t do it.”

“I’m not unhappy. I just thought you had other plans in mind~”

Other plans?

Liuli followed Serveyia’s gaze and found it resting on Serveyia’s legs clad in black stockings.

To be honest, when she first met Serveyia, she had indeed been captivated by those legs.

But that was their first meeting — a normal reaction any man would have.

It was different now.

There was no need for her to keep staring at Serveyia’s legs.

“Serveyia, I’m not always staring at your legs. There’s no need to guard against me like this, is there?”

“I’m not guarding against you. I just think it’s sweet that you’re thinking of me. It makes me happy, so I feel it’s necessary to give you a reward. Even if you don’t know how to massage, you can try if you like.”

Liuli suddenly felt like she had lost out.

If she admitted she liked it now, it would be playing right into Serveyia’s hands.

“Well, Little Fox? Do you like it?”

Seeing the awkward expression on Liuli’s face, Serveyia pressed her advantage.

She patted her thigh seductively, appearing certain that Liuli wouldn’t dare to touch her.

To this, Liuli could only think that Serveyia had read her perfectly.

Liuli truly didn’t have the courage to take the bait.

She was the weaker one here.

If she got pulled into a forceful session by Serveyia just because she touched her, it would be a massive loss.