Liszt closed the book and placed the Junlin Sword's Sword Box by the window, fearing it might injure anyone entering; this thing was no less a threat than nuclear weapons—it would be deadly with just a scrape.

He set his feet down from the desk and looked at the visitor with a hint of incredulity, wondering if it was his own illusion, but couldn't pinpoint what was wrong.

It seemed unlikely for Goria to visit at this hour, it was almost midnight.

Moreover, Goria seemed hotter than before, as if she was oozing hormones.

This crafty little seductress, after entering, actually locked the door, put on the chain, and bolted it, using a triple lock. What on earth was she planning to do?

Goria … had finally figured it out.

Since that mine in Wind Breath Canyon, Liszt had known that someday he would fall for this little vixen, having tasted such a potent artifact, he finally wanted to experience it more deeply, right?

All work and no play makes even a smart Goria dull.

Even Kai Deng felt his nerves straining due to Liszt's overly intense gaze, but it was just as well; tonight's assassination had found its place.

"I thought you wouldn't have any cups here, so I brought two, both clean."

Kai Deng placed the best wine from the ship and two wine glasses on the desk.

He had intended to leave a lipstick mark on the rim of one glass for added allure, but considering Goria's character, she wouldn't do such a thing. Better not to gild the lily.

From what Kai Deng observed, she was relatively the more innocent type.

Kai Deng sat in the guest chair, one hand cradling his face, elbow resting on the desk.

At this moment, Liszt felt that Goria was glowing; was this woman seducing him? Her methods were a bit immature, not enough to burn with desire, but considering she was a beginner, she deserved a B+.

"Aren't you going to invite Meredith as well? Good sisters should know how to share."

Liszt hoped for a double hit; Goria was great, indeed a paragon of confident, sunny beauty, but adding a reserved and decisive ice queen like Meredith would be unbeatable.

Kai Deng had prepared many persuasive lines to bamboozle Liszt, but he hadn't expected him to say something like this.

It left Kai Deng somewhat dumbfounded, Does someone like him even deserve a wife?

Seeing that Goria gave no reaction, Liszt also paused for a moment then changed his choice of words.

"Of course, I mean the wine—what were you thinking?"

Liszt offered a tactful embarrassed laugh, pulled out his dagger, adroitly inserted it into the cork, and with a popping sound, uncorked the wine to relieve the awkwardness, pouring a bit into both glasses.

"Do you still remember how to play the drinking game I taught you?"

He knew the bottle wasn't enough given Goria's tolerance and if he wanted to get her drunk, he'd need more bottles and play the VAN game.

The assassination's difficulty level instantly rose to master.

Liszt had once taught Goria a drinking game called Fifteen-Twenty, popular in the southwest of his hometown.

"I'm not here to play drinking games with you," Goria unchanged against his ploys.

Liszt was greatly disappointed, so it was down to business, truly dull.

"Tell me, what's the matter … do you need my help? Wind Breath Canyon, secret port, we've fought together. Just say it, as long as it's within my capabilities."

Liszt also felt something wasn't quite right. Sharon was still waiting for him in Aran Imperial City; messing around wasn't quite appropriate, perhaps in her view, he was just a roving old bachelor who lived life slaying and plundering.

"Do you still remember at Heaven Port, in your office, when Tani mentioned that she … got the access card?"

Now, close enough to touch, Kai Deng was confident he could sever his throat before he could even see it, but that wouldn't be safe. There are many enigmas in the world, and just like Doringger, who dominated a region, Liszt surely had his extraordinary strengths.

It was imperative that every precaution was taken, for this poison attacked not only the nerves but could also induce brain death and cardiac arrest, even going as far as to dissolve organs. After administering the poison, a beheading would ensure a foolproof execution.

At the mention of the words "access card," Liszt was instantly ignited with anticipation. He didn't care for the black card; he only wanted the access card.

"What next?"

Liszt scrutinized Goria from up close. A close observation revealed why she was the annual goddess—heaven-sent eyes, a perfectly shaped nose, breathtakingly luminous; those who chose her had impeccable taste. If it were up to him, he would fervently support their choice too.

"Dreya, I'm not comfortable with you being out there among those unclean people. It's really troublesome, so now you have my... access, card,"

Kai Deng feigned a feverish look, pressing the back of his hand against his cheek in an attempt to cool himself.

Unexpected yet reasonable.

But then Liszt dropped a bombshell.

"I see, does Celeste have one too?"

Liszt pondered, considering his options, including having Goria and another woman guide him to the Junlin Sword Master Sword; there was an ulterior motive of surveillance entwined.

"There's no helping it."

Kai Deng, pretending to let go, stood up, ready to leave.

Liszt sensed something ominous and promptly executed the He Transmutes Freedom Method.

"Hold on, don't leave yet. I have something to say, I'm truly grateful for all you've done in the past six months. You looked after Fafna at Heaven Port. Without you... she wouldn't be so obedient. If Dreya forced you to do this, you don't have to. Never mention it again. She's a mad woman, often speaks without thinking, and that could make things weird between us. Just follow your own will."

Liszt too was playing a game, little did he know it would bring about his demise.

Seeing the timing was right.

Kai Deng had to utter some words that were revolting even to herself, but it was necessary; such was the art of speech.

"It's not like that. We both have partners... in every sense of the word. You have to adapt to this life. Your, what was that therapy..." Kai Deng chuckled, "It's quite effective. Sometimes, it makes one consider, perhaps trying to be a real... you know what I mean."

In truth, Kai Deng felt this relationship was intellectually exhausting, had taken a long time to completely understand Liszt's relationships with these various women, even secretly made a list to straighten it out.

"I don't dislike you, especially after you shaved, from a vagabond to a superstar,"

Kai Deng was actually just repeating what she had overheard from Goria over the past few days; that was the truth.

"I'm so moved, I can hardly hold back my tears."

Goria was one of the few women who followed a traditional flirting process, deeply moving Liszt. Seventy percent of the women he had encountered were wildly straightforward, their flirtations rough and quick, lacking that soul-touching quality.

Liszt clenched his fist hard.

He must provide Goria with a sublime first experience, oh yes!

North American Li Xunhuan, limited time return!

His Mastery of Transformation exuded boldness, a blade as sharp as autumn water hung at his waist. Crossing oceans stirred mountains and rivers, traversing North America where the sun soared high.

A mythical qilin indeed exists in the heavens, how can a Californian girl escape? Upon my triumphant return from the decree, alone I stand with my beauty to unfurl my war robe.

A defining poem for Getto Daze.

A Rotten Tomatoes freshness rate of 101%—out of a hundred women, a hundred endorsed with approval, and one more, because she was already over the moon with joy.

Netherworld Envoy.

Playing the perfect Goria, she left no room for fault, the original still engulfed in sweet dreams, killing imperceptibly.

"Goria, I will surely make you happy."

Liszt placed his hands on Kai Deng's shoulders, now operating as if he were in Heaven.

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