Chapter 172


    "Does that make a difference?"


    Lylian gestured to her developing figure. "Isn''t the difference obvious?"


    "You little brat." The older girls yfully pushed her into a room and closed the door behind them,


    erupting in giggles.


    "Quite a crowd today;. After thepetition was over, everyone''s here to rx," Balder said with a


    grin, watching them disappear into the room.


    "Hurry, lead the way," vin urged, somewhat embarrassed.


    "We''re nearly there." The guard led them through turns and twists until they reached the so-called


    VIP area and entered a room filled with steam. Inside was arge pool, lined with smooth stones.


    "Fine wine, fine food, bring it quickly," Balder said as he slipped a few gold coins to the guard.


    "Make sure the ale''s good."


    "Just a moment, the dishes will be served shortly," the guard replied with a smile before gently


    closing the door behind him.


    Soon enough, the three of them were lounging in their bathrobes, soaking contentedly in the pool


    while beautiful serving maidens brought them food and drink, setting them around the pool''s edge.


    The young maidens were vibrant and cheery, d in thin gowns. Their lithe and tantalizing figures


    were slightly veiled, adding to the allure.


    "My lord, would you require any other services?" one of the fetching maidens asked. Kneeling by


    the pool, her cheeks flushed, and her voice sounded soft and gentle.


    "Hm?" vin was startled but caught the implication in the maiden''s doe-eyed gaze and became


    even more flustered. "No, that won''t be necessary."


    "My lords, do you need any services?" The other two maidens also knelt by the pool, gently pouring


    fine wine for Cedrick and Balder.


    "No need, you may all leave." Balder waved them off quickly, aware that hispanions were as


    romantic as anvils.


    "We''re just outside the door. Should you need anything, you can pull this bell’s rope. The owner has


    specifically instructed that any request shall be met," the young maids said, their hips swaying as


    they retreated.


    The maid beside vin bashfully whispered, "I am quite clean, sir."


    vin couldn''t help butugh and gave Balder a look. Was this ce offering some kind of special


    service?


    "It''s business, my friend, just how things are. Services are avable, whether you partake is up to


    you. Come now, let''s drink and forget the rest," Balder, his rotund figure nearly floating in the pool,


    said.


    The steam was misty, and the fragrance delightful. Undisturbed, they stretched out their limbs,


    enjoying afortable soak.


    vin leaned against the pool''s edge, inhaling the intoxicating scent of flowers in the air, sipping


    wine from a tray floating on the water, and feeling his whole body rx. It was truly a pleasure.


    The spring water was specially treated, and the wine was medicinal, refreshing, and healing.


    "What''s the story behind the family of Doramon?" vin mused, his eyes half-closed in enjoyment.


    Balder, patting his plump belly, creating ripples of energy, said, "The ancient founder of the family of


    Doramon was once a great figure known throughout the Royal Realm, but he lived peacefully,


    keeping to himself, and fond of making friends. Before he passed, he established the Warriors'' Vale


    in the Nortnds, cementing the status of the Doramon family. The family has never declined,


    producing many remarkable individuals over the generations, all quite discreet. They traveled far


    and wide and made friends. The foothold of the family of Doramon in the Nortnds is also due to


    their excellent rtions with the Eight Orders. They have close ties with every organization. With


    the backing of the Eight Orders, who would dare to provoke them in the Nortnds?"


    "He gifted me a set of Master Combat Magic, and I must say, it''s quite powerful." vin had already


    perused it. It was more than good—it was like magical armor, with astonishingly lethal power that


    set his heart aze.


    "They always give gifts to the Top 5 Protégés each year; they’re never stingy. Think about it, the Top


    5 Protégés are all brimming with potential. Giving a gift is like making a friend. It''s all benefit and no


    harm."


    "What are your ns upon returning to Cobalt Strike?" Cedrick asked, savoring the fine wine.


    "First, I need to resolve the issue with Azure Mountain."


    "That will be troublesome."


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    "Indeed, some won''t let me seed easily. We''ll have to take it step by step," vin said, taking


    this rare chance to rx, every pore in his body opening, feeling thoroughly at ease.