Chapter 110 - YUE MEANS MOON (1/2)

THE king walked slowly towards the only high platform.  His every steps were elegant and effortless.  As if he was gliding instead of walking.  Then he faced the players and spread both arms as if in welcome.

”My dear friends, I welcome you all to my palace,” the King said with a gentle smile on his captivating face.

Luo Yan saw almost all the players bowing and saying almost at the same time.  ”We're honored to be here, Your Majesty.”

”Do we really need to act like he's a real king or something?” Luo Jin whispered, quite reluctant to play the obedient subject.

Bai Ze put his hand on top of Luo Jin's head and made him bow.  ”Just play along.  That NPC is programmed in a way that he could coerce anyone, players and other NPC alike, to show respect to him.  So instead of being forced, it's better to just play along.”

Luo Yan raised one his brows when he heard that.  ”Isn't that a bit overkill?”

”Well, he's the King of Arcadia.  He's like the boss of all the bosses.  He's literally the most powerful being here,” Bai Ze said, shrugging.

”Now, before this year's entertainment begin, let's all enjoy tonight's feast,” the King said.  Then he sat gracefully on the throne behind him.

”We still need to eat?” Luo Yan asked, a bit unbelieving.

As he asked, tables suddenly appeared in the ballroom.  The five of them sat down on the nearest one.  Then maids and waiters brought plates of food on each tables.

When all the tables were filled with different dishes, the King said, ”Let the feast begin.”

Luo Yan picked the nearest dessert – a custard pudding.  Since nothing would begin without them eating, then he might as well eat to his heart's content.

Shen Ji Yun, of course, noticed the rabbit's little action.  He remembered when they first had a meal, the rabbit ate more dessert than the main dish.  ”Do you like sweets?” he couldn't help asking.

”Yes.  But it's probably more because I couldn't eat that much sweets in real life.  If I do, a certain someone would definitely scold me,” Luo Yan answered, digging into the pudding.

”Of course I would,” Luo Jin said, not hesitating to admit that he was this 'certain someone'.  ”You know you have to follow a strict diet.  If I'm not strict with you, I'm pretty sure Dad and Older Brother would just let you have your way.”

”Strict diet?  Is Xiao Yan's body still not okay?” Bai Ze asked worriedly.

Shen Ji Yun also had the same thought.  Seven years of coma, there's no way it wouldn't have any sequelae.  As evidence of Luo Yan's petite body that was much smaller compared to other 17-year-olds.  He was filled again with the same kind of worry that he first felt when he found out about Luo Yan's accident.

”Hey, don't look at me like that,” Luo Yan said helplessly, noticing Bai Ze and Shen Ji Yun's worried gazes.  ”I'm totally fine.  If not, then I wouldn't be able to play Arcadia, wouldn't I?  My body is just a bit too weak and short to my liking.  But I'm sure I'll be taller in no time.  After all, both Dad and my brothers are all tall.”

Shen Ji Yun nodded.  Whatever the rabbit wanted, he's sure that he would achieve it.

On the other hand, Bai Ze could only look at his little cousin with pity.  It's a known fact that Luo Yan looked strikingly similar to Aunt Mei Hua.  His aunt was a very petite lady.  If we took into account the fact that Luo Yan was a boy, then at most, he'd probably grow 170 cm at most.  But certainly, he wouldn't reach the height of his father and brothers.  No, maybe if Luo Yan worked hard, he could at least achieve 175 cm.

[I'll be praying for your success, Xiao Yan.] – Bai Ze thought.