Chương 147: The Girl-Next-Door, Luo Hao?!
The news that the Holy Cult of the Five Mountains's leader, Luo Hao, and the Witenagemot Speaker's Princess Alice were heading to Italy to visit the two new Godslayers quickly spread among the various factions. Soon, Erica and Liliana also heard about it.
Compared to Princess Alice, however, everyone's attention was focused on Luo Hao. Even though Alice was the former chairwoman of the Witenagemot and the niece of a British duke, she seemed insignificant in the eyes of a Campione.
When word spread that Luo Hao was also preparing to go to Italy, Alice had no choice but to delay her visit. She didn't want to leave a bad impression on Luo Hao, especially since everyone knew the Martial Arts Queen had a rather bad temper. A single misstep could bring disaster upon the Mage Association or even Britain.
Given the close proximity between London and Milan, where the flight time was only a little over two hours, Alice planned to visit after Luo Hao had finished her meeting.
For Luo Hao, who was a recluse and rarely left Mount Lushan except to slay Heretic Gods, voluntarily stepping out was quite an unbelievable event.
Those who were in the know already had a rough idea of her reason for the trip. Officially, it was to visit a fellow Campione, but it was evident that her primary purpose was to meet Eriri.
Moreover, all factions had heard about the Heretic God Liliana had slain, and they remembered that Luo Hao had stirred up a commotion in Kyoto over a hundred years ago in her attempt to slay the Monkey King.
Now that her prey had been taken, factions began speculating whether Luo Hao would have a confrontation with the new Godslayer over this matter.
Upon receiving the news, the Italian authorities were in a state of panic. If two Campione fought on Italian soil, it would be nothing short of a disaster.
But there was nothing they could do to stop such a conflict. They could only hope for the best.
Eriri naturally knew about Luo Hao's impending arrival. Originally, she had planned to take Shinobu and Athena back to the world of Saekano after dinner.
But now, she didn't mind staying a few extra days in the Campione! world.
To be honest, she was rather curious about this Martial Arts Queen, who was said to be even more beautiful than Erica and Liliana.
…
The next afternoon, a private jet from China landed slowly at Milan's airport. Representatives from various Italian factions had gathered there, preparing to welcome the arrival of the Godslayer.
However, only a young boy around fourteen years old and a group of disciples from the Holy Cult of the Five Mountains disembarked from the plane. Luo Hao herself was nowhere to be seen.
The representatives knew who the young boy was—the direct disciple of the Martial Arts Queen.
Just his identity alone was enough to make them not dare to show any disrespect. They immediately hurried forward to greet him.
"Master Lu, may I ask where the Godslayer is now? We sincerely welcome her arrival."
"My master has already used her divine abilities to head directly to the new Godslayer's residence," Lu Yinghua responded politely, showing no nervousness despite his young age.
"You don't need to go meet her. You all know, my master dislikes being disturbed."
"We understand."
These representatives had certainly heard of Luo Hao's temperament. Most people who caught a glimpse of her would be severely punished. Even the disciples of the Holy Cult of the Five Mountains rarely saw her in person.
If not for the need to avoid offending her, they would have preferred not to face such a terrifying individual.
The representatives, who had come with the resolve that they might lose their lives, breathed a collective sigh of relief upon hearing that they didn't need to meet her after all.
Meanwhile, back at Erica's villa, Eriri, Shinobu, Athena, Erica, and Liliana were all gathered in the living room, clearly waiting for someone.
Just half an hour earlier, they had been out shopping. However, once Eriri locked her consciousness onto Luo Hao's whereabouts, she knew exactly where Luo Hao was at all times.
So, as soon as Luo Hao was about to arrive in Milan, Eriri brought everyone back home to avoid missing her.
"Eriri-sama, where is Luo Hao now?" asked Erica, sitting on a single sofa, her eyes brimming with battle intent. The name of the Martial Arts Queen who had dominated the world for over a century was certainly familiar to her.
If this had been before she joined the chat group, Erica would have felt physically uncomfortable facing such a terrifying figure. But now, she felt eager to spar with her.
Reason, however, told her that she wasn't yet a match for Luo Hao. Moreover, if she issued a challenge, the notoriously bad-tempered Martial Arts Queen might start a fight right in the middle of the city, which was the last thing she wanted.
Hearing this, Eriri, who was lounging on the sofa with her legs crossed, smiled.
"She's here."
As soon as she finished speaking, the space not far from them began to ripple, and a stunning beauty, appearing around seventeen or eighteen, suddenly materialized before them.
The young woman was dressed in a flowing white hanfu, with long sleeves and a hem that trailed behind her. Her silky black hair, as glossy as satin, was styled into three braids that were tied up high. Her delicate face was flawless, without a single blemish, and her beauty far surpassed that of Erica and Liliana. However, there was still a noticeable gap compared to Eriri.
Suddenly, a clear and melodious voice rang out in the living room, "This younger sister is truly beautiful."
The young woman stood there, staring directly at Eriri. It was obvious that Eriri's overwhelming beauty had left her momentarily stunned. Without thinking, she spoke her words in Chinese. But for Eriri and the others, there was no language barrier.
After all, both Erica and Liliana had studied multiple languages since childhood. Shinobu, upon joining the chat group, had gained the ability to understand all languages. And as for Athena, as the goddess of wisdom, it was unthinkable that she could ever be stumped by language.
"Hehe, this big sister is also very beautiful," Eriri chuckled softly, her gaze openly sizing up the young woman.
Hearing Eriri's playful tone, the young woman snapped out of her daze. Even someone as proud as she couldn't help but blush slightly and avert her eyes after being complimented by Eriri.
Realizing her purpose for the visit, she quickly regained her composure.
"So, you are Eriri?"
The woman once again directed her gaze toward Eriri. She had learned about Eriri from her disciple, so she wasn't entirely sure what Eriri looked like.
But from the way everyone else in the room revolved around her, and the fact that she couldn't sense any aura from Eriri, it was easy to confirm her identity.
"Yes, that's right! And you must be the great Luo Hao, right?" Eriri replied with a playful tone.
"That's right, little sister. You can call me Sister Cuilian," Luo Hao replied, smiling sweetly.
"Sister Cuilian? Why not Sister Hao?" Eriri asked curiously.
"Well... my surname is Luo, and my given name is Cuilian, with 'Hao' being my courtesy name. So it's perfectly fine to call me Sister Cuilian," Luo Hao explained patiently.
"Oh, I see… Sister Cuilian, don't just stand there. Come, sit here," Eriri said, patting the empty seat beside her on the sofa.
"Since little sister insists, I won't be shy," Luo Hao giggled, covering her mouth gracefully. She slowly walked over and sat down next to Eriri.
The two sat very close to each other, their arms practically touching, and their soft, fragrant scents mingled in the air.
"Sister Cuilian, why did you come here alone? Didn't you want to meet those people waiting for you at the airport?" Eriri asked as she affectionately wrapped her arms around Luo Hao's left arm. The intimacy of her actions made it hard to tell that they were meeting for the first time.
Surprisingly, Luo Hao didn't resist Eriri's closeness at all. Instead, she giggled coquettishly.
"Well, I don't like meeting with other people, so I just used my divine abilities to come straight here," Luo Hao replied casually.
"Oh? So, does that mean you dislike being with me?" Eriri asked, gently shaking Luo Hao's arm and speaking in a soft, coquettish voice.
"Of course not. For some reason, I feel a strange connection with you, like we're kindred spirits," Luo Hao said with a dazzling smile. In Eriri's presence, the fearsome Martial Arts Queen seemed to transform into a gentle big sister.
"Really? I feel the same way! I like you very much, Sister Cuilian," Eriri said, releasing Luo Hao's arm and playfully snuggling into her embrace, rubbing her head against Luo Hao's ample chest. Sensing the softness, a sly smile crept across Eriri's lips.
"Sister likes you too," Luo Hao replied, her smile growing even brighter as she wrapped her arm around Eriri's shoulders, showing no resistance to the younger girl's advances.
Watching Eriri and Luo Hao's interaction, both Erica and Liliana wore strange expressions.
Wasn't Luo Hao supposed to have a notoriously bad temper? How did they end up calling each other sister and acting all affectionate after just meeting? Did the world change overnight?
"Ahem."
Suddenly, two soft coughs interrupted the scene. Both Eriri and Luo Hao looked up to see Erica covering her mouth with one hand, her gaze fixed on Luo Hao.
"Master Luo Hao, welcome to Milan. May I ask the purpose of your visit?"
"Do Godslayers from other countries have no sense of manners?" Luo Hao's expression instantly changed. Her smile vanished, replaced by an imperious and haughty demeanor. Her gaze toward Erica was now filled with cold severity.
Gone was the gentle big sister from moments ago—this was the fearsome Martial Arts Queen in her true form.
The oppressive aura she emitted caused Erica and Liliana to involuntarily shudder, but at the same time, they felt relieved.
Yes, this unreasonable, arrogant attitude—that was the real Luo Hao. The woman they had seen earlier was clearly just a facade.
"Master Luo Hao, how have I been disrespectful? I believe there was nothing inappropriate in what I said," Erica responded calmly, maintaining her composure.
Although Luo Hao's sudden change in demeanor had startled her, Erica quickly regained her composure. After all, she was now a Campione herself, and her power wasn't far behind Luo Hao's.
"Hmph, interrupting me while I'm talking with my little sister—is that not a breach of manners?" Luo Hao snorted coldly, clearly unbothered by Erica's status as a fellow Campione. Or perhaps it was simply her irritation at being interrupted that made her dismissive.
"Now, now, Sister Cuilian, let's be nice," Eriri interjected, patting and rubbing Luo Hao's chest to grab her attention.
As soon as Eriri spoke, Luo Hao's demeanor shifted again, her expression softening in an instant as she looked down at the girl nestled in her chest. The gentle older sister returned once more.
"Alright, I'll listen to you," Luo Hao smiled warmly before looking back at Erica. This time, her face showed neither the haughty disdain from earlier nor the gentle affection she reserved for Eriri, but rather a neutral, expressionless calm.
"I came here mainly to meet my little sister Eriri and to greet my new comrades. So, which of you is Erica Blandelli, and which of you is Liliana Kranjcar—the foreign Campione?" Luo Hao's gaze shifted between Erica and Liliana, clearly sensing the aura of Campione from both of them. Like Eriri, she had no idea what the two new Campione actually looked like.
Luo Hao's attitude left the others speechless. Erica couldn't help but mentally complain, "Is this woman some kind of multiple personality case?"
Though she was full of complaints on the inside, Erica kept her composure and replied seriously.
"Master Luo Hao, I am Erica Blandelli, from the Bronze-Black Cross."
Next to her, Liliana also spoke up, though her voice was a bit stiff with nervousness, "Greetings, Master Luo Hao. I am Liliana Kranjcar, from the Copper-Black Cross."
Liliana's response was slightly awkward. Facing Luo Hao still made her nervous, as the deep-rooted impression of the Martial Arts Queen was hard to shake off. Moreover, having only become a Campione the day before, the reality of her new status hadn't fully set in.
Additionally, unlike Erica, Liliana hadn't joined the chat group, so her worldview remained more limited. Her mindset hadn't yet fully shifted.
"You're the one who slew that shameless coward?" Luo Hao turned and sized up Liliana. "While that once-great hero has indeed fallen to a wretched state, he was still not someone you could have killed. You must have relied on external help, didn't you?"
She didn't see the same aura of a seasoned Campione in either Liliana or Erica, and she doubted that Liliana alone could have broken through the Monkey King's defenses.
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