Chapter 295: The true meaning of the opposite sex Chapter 295: The true meaning of the opposite sex On the other side, Shane also noticed something unusual about Luoqi.

“What’s gotten into this girl?”

Shane slightly furrowed his brows.

In the past, Luoqi would never tirelessly seek to recruit him like this.

Because, if things went awry, Shane could come to believe that Luoqi was only interested in his abilities, and that was why she wanted to form a close relationship with him.

Luoqi’s status goes without saying, it is incredibly lofty, not only is she the Princess of the Kingdom and a descendant of heroes but also a person blessed by the Goddess of Fate, and even the Divine Race wanted to invite her to reside in the Divine World, if someone like her isn’t noble, then who is?

But precisely because of her noble status, Luoqi’s actions could be misinterpreted as having ulterior motives.

Like now, Luoqi was inviting Shane in her capacity as the Princess of the Kingdom, so Shane might suspect that all of her previous friendliness was for this purpose, that she was merely interested in his abilities, wanting to use him rather than genuinely wanting to be his friend.

The actions of people in high positions and of great fame tend to be overinterpreted like this, just like the celebrities of the past life, where behaviours typical for everyone else suddenly become unacceptable when they do it, blown out of proportion by the public, causing psychological discomfort.

Hence, Luoqi had always deliberately avoided such behavior, simply offering one-sided help to Shane, and even if she wanted Shane to do something for her, it was just a personal favor, like asking Shane to bring her desserts, or to sneak out with her to investigate the abnormalities around the Royal Capital, nothing of grave consequence.

That’s why Luoqi was so considerate, not asking much of Shane while unconditionally offering him help, and not pursuing the matter further.

Shane could feel this, which was why he was so comfortable messing around with Luoqi because he saw that Luoqi truly desired to interact with him, not for apparent benefits and interests.

Last time, when Shane did not choose to become a noble, Luoqi didn’t say anything, did she?

But this time, for some reason, Shane felt that Luoqi was somewhat desperate.

Yes, desperate.

But for what reason?

Shane was baffled.

Oblivious to Shane’s confusion, Liya quietly watched Luoqi, seemingly grasping some clue, her eyes revealing slight ripples.

Shanai, who had remained quietly behind Liya, was left only with surprise.

After all, it was not just Shane who had observed Luoqi’s desperation; Shanai saw it too.

This was the first time she had ever seen Luoqi like this.

“Even if this man is indeed talented, there’s no need for Princess Luosilusti to go to such lengths, is there?”

Shanai was astonished.

However, Luoqi did not need others to understand.

She had only one idea in mind.

And that was to make Shane a noble.

Thus…

“If you do not wish to be overly dispatched by the Kingdom because of your noble status, I can guarantee that this will not happen,” Luoqi said to Shane.

“You have my token, and you surely understand my position within the Kingdom. The Kingdom wouldn’t risk angering me by doing something to you, would they?”

Luoqi’s words genuinely surprised Shane.

Not just Shane, Liya and Shanai were also taken aback.

The reason was simple.

This was the first time they had seen Luoqi flaunt her identity like this.

Luoqi had never spoken about her status in this manner, nor had she ever made comments that exerted pressure through her position.

Now, Luoqi had done so.

And she seemed hardly aware of it herself, continuing to speak confidently.

“Actually, even without me, there wouldn’t be many people willing to offend you over minor matters.”

“With Artlu’s Black Dragon as your attendant and being an Adventurer who could even subdue Beddo and Killian of the Old Demon Clan Faction; and with the Galuo Li Family and the part of the Kingdom Knights they led having been destroyed by some means of yours, the Kingdom would not only refrain from dispatching you at random but would also treat you with caution.”

“You can’t ignore the fact that you possess a high-level “Tame” Skill, the Kingdom will definitely be worried that if they anger you, you might defect to another country.”

“A Tamer with a high-level “Tame” Skill is extremely important to a country. It is because of the contributions of a Taming Master that the Kingdom has a Flying Dragon Army, and he is old and will eventually pass away. The Kingdom sees your talent as the absolutely indispensable next Taming Master.”

“That’s why the Kingdom values you so much, why they want you to become a noble. Even the king wants to obtain your consent before giving you a title, not daring to issue a unilateral order directly in the Audience Hall. First, he is afraid you will refuse again, and second, he does not want to offend you.”

Luoqi continued to persuade tirelessly, her earnest effort such that even a layperson coming by would find it surprising.

Shane could only give a wry smile.

“So, you really want me to be a noble that badly?”

Shane let out a sigh and looked straight at Luoqi, asking her this question directly.

“Yes.”

Luoqi was initially startled, but then she immediately nodded without hesitation, meeting Shane’s gaze with a very firm look in her eyes.

Shane fell silent at once.

Luoqi also stopped persuading and simply gazed at Shane like this.

Liya and Shanai glanced at each other and then both chose to remain silent, quietly watching the proceedings.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became somewhat somber yet also subtly charged.

It wasn’t until much later that Shane sighed and then spoke.

“Are you really able to guarantee that not too many troubles will come my way?”

Shane sought confirmation with this question.

Luoqi immediately lit up with joy.

She could tell that Shane was somewhat yielding.

Right away, Luoqi spoke out.

“As long as it isn’t a matter of life and death for the Kingdom, I can guarantee that you will have to give your consent for anything.”

Luoqi made the most extensive promise she could.

This made Liya beside her give a wry smile, wanting to say something but unsure if she should interject, ultimately deciding to give up.

As for Shane, his expression relaxed completely.

What else could he do?

They had laid it all out like that, even Shane, no matter how slow, would understand that there must be some reason Luoqi wanted him to become a noble of this Kingdom.

Otherwise, the promises Luoqi made had no benefits for the Kingdom whatsoever.

It was as if they were only offering Shane benefits without asking for anything in return, not demanding any contribution – how could the Kingdom agree to such unreasonable terms?

They would definitely be eager for Shane to serve them, to work for them; how could they just give unilaterally, allowing Shane to reap without sowing?

Wouldn’t that be like raising a master?

But Luoqi was very determined in providing for Shane, this master.

Under such circumstances, what objections could Shane still have?

“…What title does the Kingdom intend to give me?”

Shane threw out this question with a sense of resignation, finally making Luoqi smile.

That unrestrained, heartfelt smile, so beautiful it was breathtaking, also mesmerizing enough to distract.

Shanai was stunned by it.

Even Liya looked a bit dazed, with ripples of emotion in her eyes.

And Shane had to admit one thing.

That was, he was moved.

It was from this moment on that Shane truly had no way to simply regard Luoqi as a mere friend anymore.

The tiny seed was thus sown, and one day it would surely take root and sprout.