I Rely on Drawing Cards to Set Up a Persona

Qiao Xingnan told the three people about the script he had written.

Tomorrow’s banquet will be a tough battle.

Whether it’s Uncle Ster, who has to maintain his persona, Zero, who needs to deal with the Wood race at the banquet, or Ruiert, who is likely to be approached by the paladins, each has an important task of their own.

“You will have no problem acting in your true colors, but at the same time, always remember your pride and the powerful Chaos Empire standing behind you.” Qiao Xingnan whispered his advice.

And the three people around him also knew it well in their hearts and nodded.

“Master, just watch. Ruiert will show you a paladin’s pride tomorrow!” Ruiert took a sip of wine and joked with a smile.

Zero slowly clenched his fist, he can do it too.

Qiao Xingnan’s expression relaxed a bit, then he looked at the gentle-looking Ster, “Uncle Ster, let’s choose what to wear for tomorrow night’s banquet while we’re at it.”

As the most elegant gentleman in the Chaos card pool, Ster knew what one should wear and how to dress better for each occasion.

At this gathering in Arilance, they should wear the clothes belonging to the highest etiquette of the Chaos card pool to raise the most awe in people’s hearts.

The clothes that Qiao Xingnan was wearing were actually very gorgeous and self-cleaning to ensure that they were spotless, but Qiao Xingnan was still cautious to change his clothes.

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The last time he removed gems in his closet, only half of it was removed, and there were still many clothes that could be used.

Qiao Xingnan thought, next time, he could ask if the clothes of the Chaos card pool could be purchased with gold coins. The system gave him so many clothes so freely, so he knew it was not too expensive.

Ster is really good at picking out clothes. When Qiao Xingnan put out all the clothes, he quickly picked out a few of the most suitable clothes from them.

Qiao Xingnan brightened up and praised Uncle Ster with a smile. Then, he asked everyone to take the clothes and go back to their rooms to try them on.

“Rest well tonight and refresh yourself, we have a tough battle to fight tomorrow.”

“Okay.”

Ster smiled and nodded, then left the room with Ruiert.

Because of Zero’s slow movements, the need for someone to control him, and taking up the name of a close knight, he stayed with Qiao Xingnan. The rooms of Ruiert and Ster were not far away, just next door to the left and right.

After using his brain excessively this evening, Qiao Xingnan let them go back to rest after the cards changed clothes and made sure there were no problems. He laid down on the bed and fell asleep without having time to feel any emotions.

Qiao Xingnan, who was already asleep, did not know that Ster and Ruiert did not sleep when they returned to the room. The two cards, who have always cared only about themselves, one sipped wine and thought about the script, while the other smoothed the wrinkles on his tuxedo with a teacup filled with hot water, making sure to guarantee the image of an elegant butler tomorrow.

This was the first time they had taken the initiative to do something without orders from their master. In the past, they might have thought it was just a joke.

Zero was equally serious.

Although it was impossible to see this from the surface, Zero liked his gentle and smiling master. He basked in the moonlight and made up his mind that he would help his master play his role well.

The quiet night passed quickly, and all the apprehensions were turned into calm when the banquet started.

Of course, the banquet was by no means peaceful at this time.

The news that His Majesty had brought four strangers back from his summer break had already spread, and it was said that one of the four was the emperor of the Chaos Empire, and even this banquet was held for that person.

What is the Chaos Empire? No one knew.

But it was clear to everyone present that no emperor would dare to come to Arilance with just three people; this man could only be a desperate liar.

When the nobles who came to the banquet heard about this, they curiously approached the ministers and the paladins to inquire about the news, knowing that only they and the Wood race were qualified to welcome His Majesty yesterday.

A sharp-faced viscount muttered unhappily when he was rejected, “What a bunch of saw-mouthed gourds1, not even revealing a single word.”

“If you ask them here, they definitely won’t dare to say anything.” A baron covered his face with his wine glass and lowered his voice, “Besides, do you think His Majesty will really be deceived?”

Meaning His Majesty is doing this on purpose?

The viscount’s face turned pale as if he thought of the horrible and unpleasant incident a long time ago. He hastily took a sip of wine to suppress his shock, “Yes, yes, you are right. His Majesty is wise and powerful. It is absolutely impossible.”

How could a person who could kill the Pope and ascend to the throne at the age of eighteen be deceived, not to mention the fact that the Wood race had not yet submitted at the time?

The baron didn’t say anything more. Of course, there was another possibility that the liar was a real emperor, but how was that possible? He dared to come to Arilance with only three people? If that were the case, how strong should that emperor’s three subordinates be?

He subconsciously denied this answer.

The door opened, and the emperor, dressed in a black and gold robe, slowly walked in. A golden python was wrapped around his right arm, and his soft golden hair seemed to be filled with luster under the light. His green eyes looked gentle, but they sent chills down the spines of those who saw them.

And the most shocking thing is that His Majesty actually let a man stand beside him. You should know that even the ones from the Wood race are not qualified to stand beside him.

This person must be the emperor, who was unclear whether it was real. The nobles who saw this mysterious person for the first time observed the other party subtly.

They saw that the other party’s long black hair was tied in front of his body, and he was wearing a white gold robe with mysterious patterns lingering on his clothes. His fair wrists were decorated with golden red and green gem bangles, and his neck was also hung with a necklace of exquisite shapes. He was obviously dressed in a very flashy way, but it looked extremely luxurious on him.

The black-haired man’s cold golden eyes swept over the crowd. His aura was so outstanding that it made people feel a bit fearful.

Other than that, even the more knowledgeable aristocrats can’t help but secretly admire this temperament in their hearts.

The meeting hall was filled with ice cubes, which made it twice as cool.

Qiao Xingnan noticed that Asrit’s spirit was much better than yesterday.

“Come on, Qiao.”

A deep voice rang out, and Qiao Xingnan looked at the Asrit, who spoke and let out a hmm.

In terms of etiquette, there is really nothing to say about Asrit. Although Qiao Xingnan does not know what he thinks in his heart, he is very respectful to him on the surface.

Whether it was organizing this banquet or deliberately inviting him to accompany him before the opening of the banquet, it was in line with the proper etiquette of one emperor to another.

The two men slowly walked up to the throne, and Qiao Xingnan sat a little to the lower left of Asrit.

His eyelashes trembled slightly, and he swept his eyes beside him without a trace. Since the tyrant came in, no one dared to make a single sound anymore. Some people didn’t even dare to raise their heads for fear that the tyrant would notice them, so you can imagine the tyrant’s intimidating power was great.

“This is the emperor from the Chaos Empire, who has come to our Arilance in search of two missing princes.”

“For the sake of the precious friendship between our two countries, I have decided to issue a royal decree that henceforth, the people of Arilance shall always pay attention to the traces of the two princes of the Chaos Empire.”

Asrit’s voice echoed in everyone’s ears.

There was a moment of absurdity within everyone present.

What kind of reason is this? Liars are now so perfunctory in finding reasons? The prince is lost, and the emperor comes out to look for them? Is their country so brotherly and respectful? You know they’re fake when you think about it!

Then, an impatient earl was ready to advise His Majesty directly that if he was simply teasing a liar, there was no need to go to such lengths. After all, issuing a royal decree for someone unknown to be true or false would make other empires laugh at them, not to mention Biala next door!

Immediately after, this earl met the emperor’s mild eyes with a cold intent and slowly lowered his head. Alas, the ministers and the paladins were at the front, and it was not their turn to open their mouths for the time being.

But who would have thought that the ministers and paladins were more steady than the other, not even half trying to refute?

Until their Majesty said, “The banquet begins.”

The atmosphere at the banquet gradually became active.

However, underneath the lively atmosphere are mixed hearts and minds.

The nobles did not dare to refute His Majesty’s ideas but still secretly paid attention to the actions of those ministers.

The previous emperor’s cabinet ministers were slaughtered, and the current ones were personally chosen by His Majesty. Although they fear His Majesty’s brutal nature, they all know that this group of people respects the emperor. They can’t just stand by and watch the liars damage the empire’s reputation, right?

Even if they don’t talk now, they will definitely say something to the emperor in private.

Qiao Xingnan lowered his eyes. Because of the high position, he was naturally able to see the eyes of the people below.

But what these ministers and nobles were thinking, Qiao Xingnan was not about to pay attention to for the time being. He was clear that these ministers and nobles would not give him a hard time in front of the tyrant. The most urgent task was to let Zero and Ruiert get through the banquet without any problems.

At this moment, the Wood race leader made a move.

Asrit noticed Long Teng’s movement from the corner of his eye, and a faint smile appeared on his mouth.

He loathed deception and betrayal.

This is known to the Wood race.

If Qiao was really an emperor, then they would still be friends, but if not, Asrit took a light sip of water and suddenly inclined his head and smiled at Qiao Xingnan.

Qiao Xingnan nodded politely.

In fact, there were a few moments of alarm in his heart, with how the tyrant’s smile gave him some chills.

Qiao Xingnan’s sixth sense has always been accurate.

The three Wood clan leaders had always thought that Asrit was still a naive and innocent child but did not know that in Asrit’s eyes, they were the most innocent.

Asrit likes a simple character.

Without touching the bottom line, even if the Wood race leaders slightly overstepped the mark, he would not care. It can even be said that his attitude is so good that he does not look like a tyrant.

Qiao Xingnan was alert for a while and found that the tyrant did not have any other moves. He was also gradually relieved, and put his mind on Zero’s side.

Footnotes

Silent / talks little