“Alright, whether as a subject or my peerage, you will be my Knight.”
“Yes, my King.”
Looking at Erica, who was so serious, Ye Xiao felt a little embarrassed. After all, hearing her call him ‘King’ repeatedly was a bit awkward.
Ye Xiao preferred Erica to be her original self.
“Alright, Erica, you don’t have to be so reserved. I don’t care for these formalities.”
Hearing Ye Xiao’s words, Erica was truly moved.
After all, no one wants to stay in that state forever.
But Erica respectfully continued, “My King, formalities must not be abandoned.”
Ye Xiao also had a slight headache.
Of course, Ye Xiao knew the reason; she was simply afraid of offending him and making him angry, or perhaps that demeanor was a sign of disrespect to the King.
However, given Erica’s original personality, she might genuinely step on others’ landmines.
“Alright, Erica, I permit you not to care about these formalities. Tolerating one’s subjects is what a King should do.”
Ye Xiao rubbed his temples and said helplessly.
Erica hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded: “Since my King has said so, then I shall respectfully obey.”
As she spoke, her previously restrained expression immediately relaxed, returning to her usual lively and playful demeanor.
After all, making an active girl maintain a rigid appearance would really stifle her.
Erica was in a good mood now.
She then sat beside Ye Xiao, linking her arm through his, smiling cheerfully.
“My King, you said it, you won’t blame me.”
“Yes, I said it.”
Ye Xiao nodded slightly in response.
Erica was completely relaxed now.
However, Erica seemed to have thought of something; she thought of her “childhood friend,” Liliana Kranjcar.
This little silver-haired girl, who she had known since childhood but never got along with.
Should she pull her out of the ‘Bronze Black Cross’ to become the King’s new subject? And Erica also didn’t plan on returning to her own ‘Crimson Black Cross’.
As soon as this thought emerged, it seemed not impossible.
Erica gently shook Ye Xiao’s arm and said, “My King, as a King, you cannot have only me as your subject. As long as you give the word, I will bring her to you in a few days.”
Hearing Erica’s words, Ye Xiao was slightly stunned.
A new subject?
Hiss~
Is this the treatment of being the Seventh King?
If you need someone, they’re just sent over.
However, the only person Erica would care about seemed to be that joyful rival, the little silver-haired girl from the ‘Bronze Black Cross’.
It seemed like taking her in wouldn’t be bad.
“Oh? Since you recommend her, then bring her over that day so I can see her.”
Ye Xiao said with a smile, but then remembered something else.
“Since you have done so much for me, what reward do you desire, my dear?”
Hearing Ye Xiao’s words, Erica couldn’t help but be tempted. However, after thinking for a moment, she teased Ye Xiao, “Then what reward does my King wish to give me~”
Looking at Erica’s charming appearance, Ye Xiao smiled faintly.
“In that case, how about attending to me tonight?”
Upon hearing this, Erica’s face flushed slightly.
Attending to him seemed a bit too soon.
And all things considered, she had only been with the King for a few hours, right?
Even if she already had the thought of dedicating herself, this was truly too fast.
If she really attended to him, would the King think she was too frivolous?
Looking at Erica, who was holding his arm, blushing and somewhat conflicted, Ye Xiao’s lips curved upwards. It was quite interesting.
Alright, no more teasing her.
After all, he still had to go home tonight~
“Alright, I was just joking. How about I give you the King’s blessing as a reward?”
“King’s blessing?”
“Exactly.”
Erica looked up at Ye Xiao with anticipation. The King’s blessing, she was truly looking forward to it.
Ye Xiao looked at Erica.
“I am the New King, and you are my subject. As your King, I shall bestow upon you the King’s blessing. You shall be under my protection for all eternity. Accept this King’s blessing!”
Looking at Ye Xiao, who was radiating light, Erica smiled.
Then, without hesitation, she said, “Your subject, Erica Brantelli, is willing to accept the King’s protection.”
After Erica finished speaking, Ye Xiao leaned down and kissed her lips.
Erica’s eyes widened.
This, this, this… is this a proper King’s blessing?
It wasn’t like something entered her body.
So warm.
The golden light from Ye Xiao spread over Erica’s body. At this moment, the sixth of the War God’s ten incarnations, ‘Youth,’ activated.
This was the King’s blessing.
It possessed the ability to purify and remove all negative effects, and to revive, while also raising the blessed person’s power to the level of a subordinate god.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Erica breathed slightly, the King’s love was truly profound.
She then rested her head on Ye Xiao’s shoulder.
At this moment, gentle breezes blew in through the window, bringing Ye Xiao a different message.
Ye Xiao smiled. It seemed Rias missed him.
“Alright, my dear, come back with me to meet your companions.”
“Since it is my King’s arrangement, Erica will naturally obey.”
Erica naturally obeyed Ye Xiao’s invitation.
Facing Ye Xiao’s outstretched hand, Erica didn’t hesitate for a moment and took it.
“Wind, take me to the one who misses me.”
As Ye Xiao spoke, ‘Strong Wind’ activated, and a wisp of clear breeze blew, and Ye Xiao and Erica had already disappeared from the villa.
...
At the same time, back on the small island where Ye Xiao had been before he left, inside the small wooden house Ye Xiao had conjured, Rias, Kanae, Zhu Nai, and Sona were sitting together, chatting.
As for the others, they had returned to the beach to play.
“Sona, Kanae, where do you think Ye Xiao went?”
“Not sure, but Xiao must have something important to do.”
“Kanae is right, Xiao wouldn’t stand us up.”
“Oh my~ I feel like Xiao might bring us another sister~”
As Zhu Nai said this, the three of them looked at her.
It shouldn’t be, right?
But often, when there’s uncertainty, it tends to happen.
Just as the four of them were discussing this topic, a gentle breeze blew through.
Ye Xiao and Erica appeared fresh and vibrant before the four of them.
“Xiao!”
“I’m sorry, I made you worry.”
Facing Rias’s concern, Ye Xiao felt a bit embarrassed at this moment.
At this point, Zhu Nai spoke, “Oh my~ It seems I wasn’t wrong~ Xiao brought back another girl.”
Zhu Nai said, looking at Erica beside Ye Xiao.
At this moment, Zhu Nai felt a similar aura from Erica.
The same “bad girl” aura.
With Zhu Nai’s reminder, everyone looked at Erica beside Ye Xiao.
They hadn’t expected it, they really hadn’t.
Their man had actually brought back a girl in just a few short hours.
“Hello everyone, my name is Erica Brantelli. I am the King’s subject, and also the King’s peerage.”