The commotion caused by the Sabzeruz Festival quickly subsided under the Akademiya's deliberate suppression. Although many residents of Sumeru City felt that the matter was very strange, since the officials had already spoken, what could ordinary people like them do?
During this period, the diplomatic negotiations between the Akademiya and the Inazuma Delegation remained the same old story. The only change was that the Akademiya had uniformly replaced the negotiating personnel with beautiful female scholars from the Akademiya.
And during the discussions, they hinted at Miyashiro more than once that if he could agree to this outrageous agreement, Sumeru would send a large observation group to Inazuma to 'observe and learn.' As for what to learn, the Regent would have full discretion.
This scene naturally fell into Ayaka's eyes, and her face instantly turned gloomy. The concentration of Cryo element in the entire conference room soared, making the Akademiya's negotiating representatives as silent as cicadas in winter.
Good heavens, before, the relationship between he and Miyashiro was unclear, and he couldn't say anything about the Akademiya's actions. But now, the 'paper window' between them had been broken, and the Akademiya was still pulling this stunt. Wouldn't that be like putting eye drops in front of her? It would be strange if Ayaka tolerated their actions.
Thus, after a righteous and impassioned verbal assault from Ayaka, this diplomatic negotiation finally concluded with the Akademiya representatives leaving in shame.
As expected of Inazuma's famous noble Damselette, when a cultured person curses, they don't use a single dirty word, yet they inflict a mental critical hit on the opponent's dignity.
After the Akademiya reported this matter, Azar furiously scolded the responsible person under him, asking how such a thing could be semi-publicly stated in diplomatic negotiations? It was simply a disgrace to the Akademiya!
Subsequently, Azar's tone shifted, saying that such an unseemly matter should be discussed with him privately, preferably bypassing his two beautiful deputy envoys. With outsiders present, how could that lecherous Regent easily agree to such a matter?
The responsible person immediately understood and tried to find an opportunity to contact the Regent privately. However, after witnessing the Akademiya's ugly behavior, Ayaka became more wary of Miyashiro. To prevent such a situation from happening, she had been inseparable from Miyashiro these past few days.
Hmph! How much effort did he put in to become one of Miyashiro's women? Shenhe, Sara, and even Eula—he couldn't compete with those older sisters, so he accepted it. But if some seductive harlots were to steal his home, wouldn't that lower his own standing?
Just as Ayaka was carefully guarding against the Akademiya, an unexpected Damselette, after making full mental preparations, finally walked through the gates of the Inazuma Delegation's residence, carrying the expectations of everyone at the Zubayr Theater.
Nilou, this pure and kind-hearted Damselette, was not calm at heart at this moment. He had come to fulfill a promise.
Initially, to fulfill Deena Dazed's wish, he sought paid help from Miyashiro. And Miyashiro was very supportive, even contributing the Delegation's residence and helping to build a super-large stage as the performance venue for the Sabzeruz Festival program.
It can be said that without Miyashiro's help, the Sabzeruz Festival performance would not have been a great success, nor would Deena Dazed's wish have been completely fulfilled.
Now that the Sabzeruz Festival had successfully concluded, it was time for him to fulfill his promise. And what he had said at the time was that he would accept any cost.
Although Miyashiro never explicitly stated what the cost Nilou needed to pay was, it was precisely because of the unknown that Nilou's heart had been in turmoil.
Furthermore, some experienced individuals in the Zubayr Theater who were close to Nilou, upon hearing about this matter, changed their expressions dramatically and secretly whispered to Nilou what he might do, filling him with both shyness and fear and unease, which made Nilou hesitate.
However, the thought of breaking the contract made Nilou, who was new to society, feel extremely tormented.
Moreover, the Zubayr Theater had now received sponsorship and support from the Inazuma Delegation. Everyone knew that the Inazuma Delegation sponsored a small, dilapidated theater with no fame or social status mostly out of consideration for Nilou.
If Nilou truly chose to break the contract, the Inazuma Delegation's sponsorship and support for the Zubayr Theater would likely vanish immediately. What would be the future of the Zubayr Theater then? Should he sit by and watch his friends lose their jobs?
Just as Nilou was still lost in thought, Miyashiro and Ayaka happened to come out of the room and immediately saw this Damselette at the entrance, whose worries were almost written all over his face.
Miyashiro felt a bit strange, so he went up and greeted him: "Nilou, what's wrong? Is something the matter?"
Miyashiro's question seemed to startle Nilou, making him appear a bit flustered. In his panic, his fair cheeks had turned crimson, and his eyes seemed to have mosquito-coil patterns; he simply didn't know how to begin.
Seeing this, Miyashiro had Ayaka lead him to a stone table in the courtyard and personally poured him a cup of tea, allowing him to slowly calm down.
To ease Nilou's tension, Miyashiro engaged him in casual conversation, asking about things Nilou was good at, such as why he liked to dance, what was the reason for becoming a dancer, and how he obtained his Vision.
Indeed, in such a relaxed conversational atmosphere, Nilou's tension gradually eased. Miyashiro felt it was about time, so he asked, "How are things? Have you encountered any problems since the Sabzeruz Festival ended?"
Upon hearing this, Nilou's face showed a hint of confusion about the future, and he replied, "Actually, after the Sabzeruz Festival ended, the Grand Bazaar had many more mercenaries from the city standing guard, monitoring our singing and dancing. Because of their presence, the Grand Bazaar no longer felt as relaxed and pleasant as before."
Miyashiro: "Indeed, those people in the Akademiya who don't understand art cannot appreciate the charm of the Dance of the Goddess of Flowers. Such a wonderful performance, I wish I could watch it every day, but it cannot move their pedantic hearts.
So, Nilou, what are your plans for the future?"
Nilou's gaze became firm: "My life is dancing, and dancing is my life. I want to keep dancing, and through my performance, let the beauty of this art be seen by more people.
Since Sumeru City does not allow me to spread the art and beauty of dance, then leaving here and going to Inazuma might be a good choice.
Regent, I have come here, firstly, to thank you for your help to me and the Zubayr Theater. Secondly, it is... it is... I am ready to dedicate myself to you, and I hope... I hope you will be merciful..."
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