6kv Chapter 410 Lyra Fox
Chapter 410 Lyra Fox
Floor 100th of Royal Restaurant...
'Wow!' Eli thought as he glanced around, taking in the opulence of his surroundings. It was a stark contrast to the other floors he had seen so far.
The room exuded extravagance, adorned with numerous medicinal herbs and high-class materials, and most notably... offered a breathtaking view of the entire Nex Academia's layout.
"Hello, Sir," a woman with fox ears greeted Eli as he stood inside the room, her demeanour exuding a sense of professionalism and warmth.
"The manager?" Eli inquired, casting a curious glance at Evelina who silently followed him, despite his assurance that he would manage.
"Yes, Sir... I am the Manager of this Restaurant," the woman confirmed with a warm smile, her eyes conveying a sense of respect.
"Alright, what can I do for you, Ms. Manager?" Eli asked, his brow furrowing slightly.
Sensing a hint of dissatisfaction from Eli, the woman bowed deeply and offered her apologies, "I apologize if I have caused any discomfort, Sir. It is our utmost priority to ensure our guests' satisfaction... Did we do something wrong?."
"Yes, your maid arrived just when I was 'Deeply' attending to my own maid," Eli remarked playfully, winking at Evelina, who couldn't help but snort and turned her head... though a small smile tugged at her lips.
'W-Wait!! Why am I smiling?!!' Evelina wondered inwardly, surprised by her own reaction to Eli's playful banter.
The manager once again apologized profusely, "I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, Sir! Please allow me to make it up to you."
"..." Eli was slightly taken aback by the earnestness of the apology... He just teasing around but it seemed the manager was really serious.. He meant She was a really serious type!! Clearing his throat, he decided to steer the conversation back on track, "No problem.... So, what is it that the Manager requires of me?"
"Could you please show me your VVIP Card, Sir?" the manager requested politely, her gaze attentive yet respectful.
"Hmm..." Eli nodded and retrieved a black card and handed it over to the Manager. The Manager scrutinized the card for a few seconds before swiping it on the wall-mounted card reader-like machine.
'Thud'
The wall suddenly trembled before opening like a door, revealing a hidden chamber beyond.
Eli's eyes widened in surprise as the Manager gestured for him to enter, "Please come inside, Sir."
Eli took a step forward, but Evelina, who was right behind him, was stopped by the Manager. "I'm sorry, Madam, but without a VVIP Card, we cannot permit entry."
Eli paused, ready to intervene, when Evelina swiftly produced her own black card. "Here," she stated curtly, handing it over.
The Manager took Evelina's card and scanned it, granting her access with a nod of respect. "You may enter, Madam," she acknowledged.
"Hmph," Evelina snorted dismissively and followed Eli into the chamber.
As they entered, a seductive voice filled Eli's ears.
"~ara~ara~ I didn't expect you to come here, Ms. Evelina?"
"Young man, my name is Lyra Fox, but I'm also known as—"
"Cunning Fox!" Evelina interjected with a smirk, unable to resist the opportunity for a jab.
"Ms. Evelina, that's rather rude," Lyra chided with a smile, before continuing, "I'm not just called cunning; some refer to me by the name..... Phantom Fox."
"Now you understand who I am, right?" Lyra asked with a smug expression, expecting a compliment from Eli. However...
"Phantom Fox? Who?" Eli thought inwardly, puzzled by the unfamiliar moniker, 'What the heck is that name?'
"You don't know?" Lyra appeared visibly surprised, glancing at Evelina, who was struggling to suppress her laughter.
"pfff----.... Ha..." Evelina took a deep breath, composing herself before explaining, "She's essentially an information broker."
"Those are rather blunt words, Ms. Evelina," Lyra responded, her irritation evident in her tone.
"An information broker... ah, I see. So, you know everything," Eli muttered, piecing together Lyra's role.
Lyra smiled, confirming Eli's deduction. "Yes, although not everything, like your methods in those cultivation fields. I possess information about nearly everything, you could say about 90% of everything, and more importantly... they call me Phantom Fox," she added with a hint of pride.
Though Eli couldn't understand how Phantom and information were related...
"I see..." Eli nodded, realizing that Lyra had likely caught wind of his endeavours. "So, you're interested in my seeds..."
Suddenly, a faint blush coloured Lyra's cheeks as she adopted a seductive tone, "~Ara~Ara~ Young man, you sure have dirty thoughts."
Ignoring her playful banter, Eli pressed on, "I suppose you already know the quality of my yields?"
"Yes, never in my life did I imagine food ingredients could so significantly alter the taste of dishes," Lyra admitted, handing over some documents detailing the products she desired.
"I see..." Eli nodded thoughtfully. "Give me some time to think about it." Enjoy new stories from empire
"Not now?" Lyra's tone turned slightly disappointed as she leaned closer to Eli, her eyes pleading.
"Well... I'm currently occupied with something rather important, so I'll need some time to focus on this," Eli explained gently, "I never anticipated someone as prominent as yourself would seek me out."
"Is that a no...?" Lyra asked with a hint of pity and desperation in her eyes.
Anyone who sees her now would undoubtedly melt their hearts, however,
Eli remained firm. "If you continue like this, I might have to decline your offer, especially considering my wife Adriana wouldn't be pleased."
Lyra flinched at the mention of the Vampire Queen's name, realizing the weight of Eli's words. Reluctantly, she bid farewell as Eli left, his gaze briefly flickering towards a seemingly ordinary wall before he departed.
"!!!" Evelina's expression softened with surprise. 'Perhaps he's not as bad as I thought,' she mused with a smirk, as she also casts a knowing glance at the empty wall, "Looks like you'll need more training..." she remarked before following Eli out of the room.