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Liu Tianyu, who had been seen through by the Duke of Zijin, apologized verbally, but his curiosity was obvious on his face.
"Hehe, everyone who enters the palace for the first time will be curious about Chief Attendant Narsis. I believe he must be used to it by now."
Well, that's a characteristic of the royal palace: attendants. These attendants are responsible for the daily lives of the king and nobles within the palace.
They were all eunuchs. Well, speaking of eunuchs, you probably don't know what that means. It means someone who...
"That's enough, Your Grace, Duke of Purple Gold. Thank you for your explanation, but I'm worried that if you continue, it won't pass the censorship."
Duke Zijin didn't mind introducing the palace's features to Liu Tianyu at all. However, when he mentioned the meaning of "eunuch," Liu Tianyu quickly stopped him.
"Wow, Viscount Storm actually knows about eunuchs? Young man, you should read less of those inappropriate books about palace secrets!"
Upon hearing Liu Tianyu's advice, the Duke of Zijin gave him a meaningful look, then stopped talking and pointed to the eunuch at the front to introduce him.
"That is Narcissus, whose official position is Chief Attendant, his rank is Second Rank, and his title is Marquis Ryan."
Don't underestimate his status as a eunuch; his official position and title place him among the top in the entire kingdom.
Furthermore, he grew up with His Majesty and is His Majesty's most trusted person. He's also incredibly powerful, in no way inferior to a Gold-rank adventurer. Therefore, you should show him respect, understand?
The Duke of Zijin began to teach Liu Tianyu earnestly, much to Liu Tianyu's bewilderment.
He was certain that this was his first meeting with the Duke of Purple Gold, so why was he being so enthusiastic towards him?
[Duke of Purple and Gold, Hessian Roosevelt, Favorability: 20.]
Compared to the numerous nobles in the Holy Heaven Gate with negative favor ratings, the 20 points of favorability from the Purple Gold Duke seem extremely precious.
After failing to understand why the Duke of Purple Gold was so enthusiastic, Liu Tianyu couldn't help but turn his attention to Narsis, the chief attendant.
You know what, although this eunuch had no beard or Adam's apple and lacked a bit of masculinity, he was full of androgynous beauty. If you didn't know, people would probably think he was a handsome young man!
Moreover, this guy not only had a high official position, but also a high noble title. In that instant, Liu Tianyu thought of Zhang Rang of the Han Dynasty, Gao Lishi of the Tang Dynasty, Tong Guan of the Song Dynasty... these famous powerful eunuchs.
"Your Grace, Duke of Purple Gold, Viscount Storm, His Majesty summons you for an audience. This is Viscount Storm's first audience. Please follow me, remove your weapons and equipment, then bathe and change before meeting His Majesty!"
Narsis, the chief attendant, walked up to the two of them, allowing the Duke of Purple Gold to pass while blocking Liu Tianyu.
Hearing the words "bathing and changing clothes," Liu Tianyu had a strong sense of déjà vu. However, since the head eunuch in front of him had said so, he would naturally listen to him.
"Thank you for your help, sir."
Liu Tianyu mimicked the gestures from period dramas in his previous life, bowed to Narcissus, and then spoke.
"Hmm? Your Excellency, may I ask Viscount Storm, what does this mean?"
Narciss looked completely bewildered when he heard Liu Tianyu mention his father-in-law.
"Ah! That's the respectful title for an attendant like you!"
Liu Tianyu had almost forgotten that there was no such thing as "eunuch" in this other world, so he explained it to him.
"..."
Narciss did not respond to Liu Tianyu's explanation, but simply nodded, and then led him to a bathroom.
"Hot water has been prepared for you, and three dresses have also been prepared for you. You can choose according to your preference. After you finish washing, you can call a maid to help you change."
"Then I will not disturb you any longer. After you have bathed and changed, I will come and teach you some etiquette for meeting His Majesty."
After a brief introduction, Narcissus coldly walked out of the room, not giving Liu Tianyu a chance to speak.
"This is really..."
Narciss's attitude made Liu Tianyu's eyes narrow slightly, but given that the man was disabled, there was no need to be harsh on him.
Therefore, Liu Tianyu quickly turned his attention to the bathroom. This palace was truly built to the extreme, even an ordinary bathroom was so luxurious.
The bathroom alone occupies 120 square meters, and the huge bathtub that can accommodate four people is still bubbling away.
Even a bathtub is filled with magical artifacts; the royal palace is truly nouveau riche.
Liu Tianyu casually stripped off his armor and put it in his inventory, then rushed into the bathtub.
"Cool!"
As soon as he entered, Liu Tianyu felt that the water temperature was perfectly suitable, and as soon as he came in, he felt as if his body was being gently caressed by his lover's small hands, which was incredibly stimulating.
He lay in the magical bathtub, relaxing completely, when suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"Viscount Storm, may we come in?"
A soft, tingling female voice suddenly came from outside the door.
Fortunately, Liu Tianyu, who had already had several female confidantes, was no longer a naive young man and said nonchalantly:
"Please come in!"
Soon, the door was opened.
Two maids dressed in maid outfits walked in. The two were dressed in black and white maid outfits, which made a visually striking impression.
The maid with a pure and innocent appearance was dressed in a pure white maid outfit, with a white maid apron on top and a white maid skirt on the bottom. Her slender legs were covered with a pair of white stockings, and her small, delicate feet were wearing a pair of pure white high heels.
The pure-looking maid is dressed almost entirely in white, except for her long, black hair, which creates a charming contrast. However, her most striking feature is her incredibly long, 1.1-meter-long legs.
The other maid, who looked mature, was the complete opposite of the innocent maid; she had neatly trimmed short white hair.
She wore a black maid apron on top and a black maid skirt on the bottom, her full, beautiful legs were encased in black pantyhose, and her delicate feet were clad in a pair of pure black high heels.
Most notably, although this mature maid is shorter than the innocent maid, her pair of black slimes on her chest quickly made up for it.
Not to mention that her maid outfit was a low-cut, open-back style, which made Liu Tianyu's gaze constantly drift towards her jade-like back.
"Sir, have you finished bathing? Shall I help you dry off?"
Upon seeing Liu Tianyu still in the bathtub, the innocent-looking white maid immediately volunteered.
"If you've finished showering, I'll get you a towel and help you dry off."
The mature black maid blushed slightly, not daring to look at Liu Tianyu's perfectly sculpted body in the bathtub.
"Okay, thank you for drying me off. Could you also please get me a towel? I'll be out soon."
He didn't refuse either the white maid's or the black maid's offer.
"Wow, sir, how greedy! Well then, let me give you a good wipe. I'm very confident in my skills!"
The maid looked sullen, but she still walked up to Liu Tianyu, took a towel, and began to wipe his body without any hesitation.
The black-clad maid quickly bowed, then picked up a bath towel and waited outside for Liu Tianyu to come out.
"Sir, your body is so perfect. May I touch it?"
As the maid wiped Liu Tianyu's body, her gaze couldn't help but be drawn to his sharply defined physique.
Seeing that his body had actually attracted the infatuation of a beautiful woman who could be rated 85 points, Liu Tianyu was also a little proud. He simply nodded and told her to do as she pleased.
"Wow, that's amazing! That chest, those arms, and that black phoenix... You must be the best of the best among men!"
Unlike those so-called nobles, who all boast of their superior bloodlines and powerful virility, in reality, they're all spineless cowards!
The white-clad maid scrubbed Liu Tianyu's back while complaining.
"Vivian, is that alright? If it takes too long, Chief Attendant Narcissus will be upset!"
Seeing that a lot of time had been wasted, the black-clad maid outside called out.
"Well, really, Alice, it's all done, sir. Please come out with me!"
Vivian pouted her cherry lips and replied to Alice outside with dissatisfaction, then gently pulled Liu Tianyu out of the bathtub.
Alice glanced at Liu Tianyu's strong, virile body, blushed, and quickly grabbed a bath towel to wrap around Liu Tianyu's entire body, then began to dry him off.
Liu Tianyu found it quite interesting. Vivian, who had an innocent-looking face, had a passionate and unrestrained demeanor, making her seem like a seasoned lover.
Alice, who has a mature appearance, has a reserved and shy demeanor, and looks like she has little experience with men and women.
It's safe to say that these two maids are not only cute in terms of their outfits, but also in their personalities! They're a great addition to the show.
"My lord, please look, these are three formal suits prepared for you. Which one do you prefer?"
Vivian pointed to three outfits hanging on the wall. The one on the far left was a pure black dress that looked quite simple, but the sewing skills were definitely those of a master craftsman.
The middle outfit, however, was a colorful dress that looked overly flamboyant, yet somehow quite suitable.
The last outfit on the right is more like a military uniform than a formal dress. Although it has some colorful accents, it would be too formal to wear.
"Please choose the leftmost set for me!"
Rather than being the center of attention when he went to the palace hall, Liu Tianyu felt it would be better to be more low-key and reserved.
The two maids nodded and began to help Liu Tianyu change his clothes. Before long, a noble young man dressed in a pure black suit and with an elegant demeanor appeared in front of the two maids.
"Your hair is as black as night, your eyes as bright as stars, and your laughter as sweet as a nightingale's. My lord, you are absolutely the most perfect man I have ever seen! My lord, I wonder if I should wait until after your audience with the king to have dinner with you?"
Vivian looked at Liu Tianyu with shining eyes and extended a warm invitation.
"Sorry, I don't think I have the time!"
Liu Tianyu was quite pleased with the compliment from such a beautiful woman, but he still chose to reject her directly, given her skill in love.
Vivian looked a little disappointed, but quickly recovered. Alice, standing to the side, covered her forehead, looking like she'd had enough of Vivian.
"Ah! You're all ready? Vivian, Alice, please leave! I need to teach Viscount Storm some court etiquette."
Soon, the door was pushed open again, and Narcissus coldly chased Vivian and Alice out, leaving Liu Tianyu alone in a room.
"Click!"
Once the door lock was engaged, it meant that only Liu Tianyu and Narcissus remained in the bathroom.
"Yes, Viscount Storm, you must pay your respects to His Majesty immediately upon seeing him."
Extend your left leg forward, place your right hand flat, lower your head, and bring your chin to your chest.
As he spoke, Narcissus demonstrated to Liu Tianyu.
Looking at the greeting Narcissus was giving, Liu Tianyu had a strong sense of déjà vu, as if he had seen it in some game before.
Fortunately, he could barely accept it if it was just bowing deeply.
If it were a one-knee or even a double-knee salute, he would probably have to explain the seriousness of the situation to His Majesty the King!
"Now, would you like to demonstrate once, or would you like me to teach you again?"
Seeing Liu Tianyu remain unmoved, Narcissus asked.
Liu Tianyu didn't speak, but instead stiffly performed the same etiquette as Narcissus.
"It's neither smooth nor elegant, but for people outside the capital, it's quite good."
Narciss gave his evaluation based on Liu Tianyu's actions.
"..."
Liu Tianyu did not respond, but simply withdrew his hand.
"Please follow me, Viscount Storm. You are a very influential figure in the capital now. Whether it's His Majesty or the nobles, everyone is quite curious about your existence!"
Narcissus didn't say anything, but simply opened the door and led the way, saying a few words in passing.
Chapter 111 Mission to the Kingdom of Gioral [Two Chapters Combined]
Soon, Narsis brought Liu Tianyu to the main hall of the palace.
On both sides of the palace hall stood many nobles. Judging from their attire, the left side should be civil officials and nobles, while the right side should be military officers and nobles.
When Narcissus brought Liu Tianyu to the main hall of the palace, the nobles on both sides all turned their attention to him, or more precisely, to Liu Tianyu.
Among these gazes were contempt, disdain, and curiosity; in any case, very few looked at him with goodwill.
At the very top of the main hall of the palace is a throne made of gold, adorned with precious gemstones, and polished to resemble a unicorn.
A blond young man in his early twenties sat upright on it. His clothes were not fancy; he wore a gold dress that looked like a military uniform, black leggings, and boots.
It's not so much magnificent as it is simple; if you insist on finding anything magnificent about it, it's probably the crown on its head that's even more dazzling than a magic lamp.
The crown is made primarily of gold, adorned with hundreds of colorful gemstones and hundreds of flawless pearls—it's dazzling!
"Your Majesty, the guardian of the entire kingdom, the protector of the people, the defender of the faith, the great Holy King, His Majesty Louis Roosevelt!"
Your subject, Narcissus, leading Liu Tianyu, pays his respects to you! May you live a long life!