480: Dick's Routine Checkup

Chapter 479: Dick's Routine Check-up

It wasn't until dawn that Dick and Luca III's conversation finally concluded.

The "Seven Stars United Defense Great Formation" covering the Royal Capital's seventeen districts had been fully agreed upon, with construction set to begin no later than the day after tomorrow. Dick would serve as a technical consultant, responsible for providing suggestions.

Although this was merely a nominal position with no specific work required, Dick would receive a substantial amount of bonus money.

Not only that, but Dick would also gain a permanent share of the formation's revenue. As long as the "Seven Stars United Defense Great Formation" existed, Dick would receive money every month.

Adding in other miscellaneous rewards such as estates, land, and businesses… Luca III was finding various ways to bestow benefits, fully intending to tie Dick to Superville!

After their talk tonight, Luca III became even more certain of Dick's value as a talent, even experiencing the illusion of a second Isurna.

From alchemy to forging, from governing a nation to civil affairs, from political administration to commanding armies… In almost every field, Dick was slightly knowledgeable, able to discuss everything fluently.

Luca III had never seen such a versatile person. His heart, as an emperor who cherished talent, was unprecedentedly restless.

No matter what, such a talent could not be allowed to return to the Northern region, much less be given to other countries in the Central Region.

Dick understood Luca III's intentions, but he played hard to get all night, neither explicitly agreeing nor explicitly refusing.

One moment Dick would say Superville was a livable city, the next he would say he wanted to travel to other countries in the Central Region, constantly pulling back and forth.

Such an ambiguous attitude was the most vexing.

Luca III knew that attracting talent could not be rushed; his sincerity had to be sufficient, and he could not resort to coercion.

Furthermore, the empire still needed to rely on Dick for the matter of capturing Apricot Lilli.

As it was already very late, Dick did not return to the military camp. Instead, at Luca III's earnest invitation, he stayed in a guest hall within the Royal Palace.

On the large bed, Dick, who had just finished showering, was performing Soul Control for a routine check-up on the girls.

Closing his eyes, Dick's consciousness switched instantly, and the next second he saw a vast expanse of white, surging waves.

This was Cecilia's first-person perspective. She had just finished showering and was currently washing her chest binder.

"It's torn again. This is the third binder I've changed this month. Tomorrow I'll have to go to the market and buy a larger size…"

Cecilia looked melancholic, gazing down at her heavy burden, and sighed softly, "Why is it still growing? Maybe I should get a breast reduction surgery…"

After a brief check of Cecilia's physical condition, magic strength, and identity information, Dick said nothing and quickly withdrew his consciousness.

Under normal circumstances, unless forcefully controlled, the girls were generally unable to detect Dick's consciousness descending.

The next second, Dick's vision changed again, and his consciousness arrived at Xiao Nai.

"Damn it, that despicable Senior Bunny! To win using such cunning tactics, I will never acknowledge you…"

Xiao Nai was completely soaked, lying on the grass by the shore in a 'big' shape, panting heavily.

Splash…

A massive whirlpool appeared in the center of Manbo Lake. Beyonce, holding a deep blue water sword, slowly rose on a giant wave.

"I don't need your acknowledgment," Beyonce dispersed the water sword and crossed her arms, saying, "I just need you to admit that I won the duel just now!"

"Ugh mmm mmm…"

Xiao Nai made strange, unintelligible noises, glaring angrily at Beyonce. But thinking back to the despair she felt at the bottom of the lake just now, she became dejected again.

Dueling Beyonce at the bottom of the lake was simply too torturous!

In the vast Manbo Lake, every drop of water was an enemy. Beyonce's entire body could merge with the water, leaving Xiao Nai completely unable to exert her strength.

Even if her fist struck Beyonce, she could instantly turn into a splash of water and burst open, reappearing moments later in another location in perfect condition.

In a sense, Beyonce was invincible underwater. The soft, formless water was a perfect counter to the Berserker's fists and kicks.

Seeing this, Beyonce's lips curled into a smile. She had long been annoyed by Xiao Nai's arrogant demeanor.

"Another round!"

Suddenly, Xiao Nai stood up abruptly, hands on her hips, her previous dejection gone. She looked at Beyonce with fighting spirit.

"Any number of rounds will be the same," Beyonce shook her head gently, smiling confidently, "As long as we're underwater, I cannot lose…"

Beyonce even felt that perhaps even Isurna would not be able to defeat her underwater.

"This time is different!"

Plop.

Before Beyonce could finish speaking, Xiao Nai jumped into Manbo Lake, looking quite impatient.

Arrogance must not be encouraged. The naive idea of being invincible underwater must be removed from Beyonce's mind as early as possible.

Dick had once seen a Swordsman Hero who practiced the Water God Stream. He established a dynasty in the sea, attempting to dominate under the name of the Sea God.

Then, Isurna promptly punished him.

Dick intended to teach Beyonce a lesson, one called humility.

At the bottom of the lake, looking at Beyonce, whose body had once again merged with the water, Xiao Nai remembered the previous torment and couldn't help but transmit a message, "Dick, even if you control my body, can I really win?"

"Watch and learn carefully."

In terms of raw strength, Xiao Nai was already stronger than Beyonce; she just didn't know how to fight her.

There is no perfect sword skill style in the world. The Thunder God Style is like this, and the Water God Stream is also like this.

Underwater, Beyonce seemed invincible, but in reality, as long as the method was right, Xiao Nai could win easily.

In less than five minutes, as a giant wave crashed onto the grass by the shore, Beyonce rolled out in a dishevelled state, and moments later, she vomited a mouthful of blood.

She lost. She was actually driven out of the lake by Xiao Nai.

"Th-This… how is this possible…"

Beyonce was still stunned. Xiao Nai's performance just now was as if she had become a completely different person.

Every punch and kick, every move and stance, was flawless, and she had used a completely new combat style.

By rapidly swinging her fists, Xiao Nai briefly created localized vacuum environments at the bottom of the lake, and then attacked with air bursts, making it impossible for Beyonce to dodge.

"Hahaha…"

Xiao Nai jumped out of Manbo Lake, laughing wildly towards the sky. With Dick's step-by-step guidance, she now fully understood how to deal with Beyonce.

"Senior Bunny, you said there were originally ten lotus flowers in the pond, why are there only nine now?"

"?"

"Picking nine lotus flowers, hahaha…"

"Again!"

Beyonce was not convinced; she didn't want to become the second Jack.