As he got closer to the villa, he noticed maids in their uniforms diligently cleaning the surroundings. Occasionally, someone would look up at Ho Fei-yu with curiosity, but their hands didn't stop working.
After walking for four or five minutes, he finally arrived at the front of the villa. Ho Fei-yu looked at the magnificent main door, crafted from Phoebe Zhennan wood. It was distinctly different from the modern architecture outside, exuding an antique and elegant charm. Not to mention anything else, just the fountain he had seen earlier must have cost a fortune.
Bang!
"Welcome, honored guest~" Truly the mark of the wealthy! Just as Ho Fei-yu was filled with emotion, the main door was pushed open from the inside, and a flock of beautiful young women poured out. Each was dressed in crisp black-and-white maid attire. They were all in their twenties, young, pretty, and quite attractive. They simultaneously bowed, smiling as they greeted Ho Fei-yu.
"Fei-yu-dono, hello!" After they finished speaking, a coarse, masculine voice came from inside the doorway. Following it, someone else, also in a maid uniform, slowly walked out, smiling. She wasn't as soft and delicate as the other maids. Her eyes were sharp, her body sturdy, and her limbs muscular. Her exposed arms revealed highly developed biceps. Her white hair was tied up like dreadlocks. Most terrifyingly, a brutal scar ran across her face, starting from her right forehead, crossing the space between her eyebrows, and stopping near the corner of her left mouth.
The reason he could tell she was female was, naturally, the two watermelon-sized mountains on her chest that trembled with every step. Ho Fei-yu looked at her, his expression somewhat solemn. Not only was her unusual nature evident from her appearance, but he could also feel a strange, intimidating aura emanating from her.
"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Katsuo Hanyū. I am the head maid of the Nishikiori family, and I am here to welcome you on my young mistress's orders." Katsuo Hanyū stepped back with her right foot, placed her left hand on her chest, bowed slightly, and spoke to Ho Fei-yu.
"Hehe, Head Maid Katsuo, hello. My name is Ho Fei-yu, and I'm visiting today to fulfill the promise I made with Elisa."
"Fei-yu-dono, the young ladies have already informed me. Now, please follow me to see the young mistress." Katsuo Hanyū straightened up and stared at Ho Fei-yu. In that brief moment, she had scrutinized Ho Fei-yu from head to toe. She couldn't understand why her young mistress would know a commoner like him. Although Ho Fei-yu was very handsome, for a prominent family like theirs, matching social status was key.
Although Ho Fei-yu was dressed very neatly, with pure white clothes and pants that gave a refreshing impression, it was obvious that they were cheaply made. He was definitely not a wealthy person.
'Could they have met during that time?' For the past three or four weeks, every time Katsuo Hanyū drove Elisa Nishikiori home from school, she would see the girl looking distressed. She wanted to help, but she knew nothing about ice skating. All she could do was stay by Elisa Nishikiori's side while she trained diligently at home.
However, two weeks ago, Elisa Nishikiori suddenly announced that she would take the train home alone from then on, instructing her not to pick her up, despite Katsuo Hanyū's earnest persuasion. Elisa Nishikiori seemed determined, even saying no one was allowed to follow her and not to tell her father, or she would never speak to them again.
Reluctantly, Katsuo Hanyū had to let Elisa Nishikiori have her way, but she still secretly sent people to keep an eye on her at the train station to prevent any issues. As for on the train, she knew that members of the strictest Dark Star were patrolling recently, so she wasn't too worried about Elisa Nishikiori encountering danger.
Katsuo Hanyū had never seen Ho Fei-yu at the train station. She speculated that Elisa Nishikiori must have met Ho Fei-yu on the train.
"..." Ho Fei-yu followed behind Katsuo Hanyū, looking at her body, which was many times more robust than a man's. He felt a little emotional. Only in the Inner World could people like this exist. Although similar women existed in his past life, they couldn't compare to Katsuo Hanyū. He felt that Katsuo Hanyū must be much stronger than Mike Tyson in his past life.
Ho Fei-yu followed silently. Even though he believed Katsuo Hanyū was stronger than Tyson, she was still too weak for him, and besides, there was no conflict between them. He thought about how he should help Elisa Nishikiori when he saw her.
Slap!
"Head Maid Katsuo, what are you doing?" Suddenly, a sense of danger flashed through his mind. Like an instinct, Ho Fei-yu raised his right hand to block. In a flash, a calloused palm struck his forearm, making his hand shake slightly. Ho Fei-yu frowned, confused.
Ho Fei-yu was surprised that Katsuo Hanyū didn't explain. She simply retracted her hand, turned around, and continued to lead the way as if nothing had happened. A black question mark appeared above Ho Fei-yu's head. He felt baffled, but since he didn't sense any murderous intent and his forearm was only slightly reddened, he let it go.
As for Katsuo Hanyū, her eyes were red, and a flicker of pain crossed her face. She subtly raised her hand, looking at her swollen, red left hand, biting her lip tightly to keep from reacting. The reason for her sudden attack was not to harm Ho Fei-yu. She had grown increasingly angry in her mind, recalling the happy smile on Elisa Nishikiori's face when she was called over. She felt a protective alarm, like an old father whose daughter was about to be snatched by a pig. So, she wanted to test Ho Fei-yu's courage and subtly warn him not to do anything out of line. Even if Ho Fei-yu hadn't blocked, she wouldn't have actually hit him. But she hadn't expected... the pain felt like hitting a diamond.
"Head Maid Katsuo, are you alright?? Your body is trembling, could it be..." Ho Fei-yu quickly walked up beside her, his tone worried, without a hint of mockery.
"I'm... I'm fine, Fei-yu-dono. I apologize for my rudeness just now. Actually, I was..." Katsuo Hanyū's face flushed slightly upon hearing Ho Fei-yu's concerned words.
"Hehe, it's a small matter. You don't need to say more, Head Maid Katsuo. I know you're just worried that Elisa might be misled by me." Ho Fei-yu had read so many novels and watched so much anime in his past life that he was naturally familiar with these kinds of tropes, so he spoke nonchalantly.
"Let me take a look."
"Really... it's nothing... Eh!?... Why? Why has the scar on my face disappeared!!!?" Noticing Katsuo Hanyū's swollen left hand, Ho Fei-yu couldn't help but find it amusing. He forcefully grabbed her hand. Activating the power of Crazy Diamond, the previously red and swollen hand instantly returned to normal.
Katsuo Hanyū felt a warm current flowing through her body, and a comforting sensation spread through her hand. The scar on her face suddenly felt a little itchy. She couldn't resist reaching up to scratch, but when her hand touched the area, there was no bumpy scar, only skin as smooth as milk. She opened her mouth in disbelief.