A land of orcs with more men and fewer women

"Lord Kurta, please come this way."

It was different from the last time they attended the banquet at the City Lord's Mansion. They remembered that they were all queuing to enter the banquet hall in the evening. But this time was indeed different. As soon as they got off the camel-bell sheep cart, the servants of the City Lord's Mansion were already waiting beside them.

Although the camel-bell and sheep carts still could not enter the city lord's mansion, there were servants waiting to greet them early, which was considered a good treatment.

Lilith and Rouxi followed Kurta and Diana obediently, holding their hands and shaking them from time to time, and then quickly separated.

Lilith's attention was quickly attracted by the unfamiliar scenery on both sides of the road.

Expensive green plants are planted seemingly randomly on both sides of the path, with their varying heights forming a strange path.

The distance is just right, so even small orcs like Lilith and Rouxi won't feel scared.

In front, Kurta was greeting and chatting with the servants of the City Lord's Mansion.

Lilith learned from their conversation that this orc was also a branch of the City Lord's Mansion. Coincidentally, Grandma Kurta had a good relationship with his mother, and they were talking about the other's mother coming to the banquet today.

Lilith couldn't help but prick up her ears quietly, like a little squirrel, listening to their conversation. Gradually, she learned a lot of small skills in chatting.

Because the level of both parties was so high, when they arrived at the banquet venue, Lilith was surprised to find that they had walked a long way.

The banquet hall of the venue was a semi-open structure. Lilith followed Grandma Kurta along the path and naturally blended into the banquet.

Grandma Kurta greeted the familiar side branches nearby. Lilith and Rousi also greeted the little orcs from the other family, gathered together, and discussed what flavor of ice cream to get while walking.

When the atmosphere was harmonious, Hunter, the butler of the City Lord's Mansion, appeared quietly.

Although it did not cause a big sensation, it still attracted the attention of many orcs in the absence of the city lord.

Butler Hunter's social skills lived up to his position. With just a few words, he temporarily dispelled the curiosity of the orcs and made them no longer focus their attention on this side.

Afterwards, Lilith saw the orc who was chatting happily with Grandma Kurta waving at them. The little orc who had just met said goodbye to Lilith and Rouxi embarrassedly and left with his elders.

There were only three orcs left there: Butler Hunter, Grandma Kurta, and Aunt Diana.

Grandma Kurta cast a soothing look at Lilith and Rouxi, and only after the two little ones nodded did she retract her gaze and start talking to Butler Hunter.

During this time, Grandma Kurta and Aunt Diana looked at Lilith from time to time. As the frequency of their looking at Lilith increased, their brows gradually furrowed.

Because their conversation was so quiet, Lilith, who was not close by, could not hear what they were saying. She could only tell that she was at the center of their conversation from the constant glances directed at her.

And the content of this conversation may not be easy.

Lilith nervously held and rubbed Xi's little hand.

Rouxi also felt the current atmosphere, and he held Lilith's hand tightly with his little hand, expressing with his actions that he stood by Sister Lilith.

The two little orcs were staring nervously at Kurta and Diana who were in the middle of a conversation, as if a frown or a shake of their head at this moment could deeply affect Lilith and Rouxi.

After another shake of the head from Grandma Kurta, they looked at Lilith again.

Lilith, who was being stared at by three adult orcs at the same time, couldn't help but become more nervous.

Fortunately, Grandma Kurta and Aunt Diana were relatives she was familiar with, which made Lilith feel more confident despite her nervousness.

When Grandma Kurta led Butler Hunter to Lilith, Lilith had already adjusted her mindset.

Lilith believed that what they were about to say would most likely be about her.

"Long time no see, Miss Lilith. Nice to meet you, Miss Rouxi." Butler Hunter greeted Lilith and Rouxi cordially. Lilith and Rouxi also returned the greetings and greeted Butler Hunter.

Butler Hunter did not seem to be in a hurry to state his purpose. After a long and cordial social speech, he kindly extended an invitation to Lilith: "On the third floor of this beautiful annex building, there are many lyres, which are the beloved lyres carefully collected by successive city lords. I wonder if I would be honored to invite Miss Lilith to the third floor to enjoy them today?"

Huh? Although Lilith was mentally prepared, this invitation still exceeded her expectations.

While his blue eyes looked at Grandma Kurta and Aunt Diana in confusion, he subconsciously wanted to say something to refuse.

Butler Hunter smiled and said, "I'm sure the city lord will be happy too. Miss Lilith appreciates his love for the piano."

Lilith closed her mouth, which had just opened.

The invitation from the city lord cannot be easily rejected by a little orc like her.

The eyes also got the answer from Grandma Kurta's slight nod.

Since it is not an invitation that can be refused, it would be undignified to find excuses to delay.

It took only a breath or two for Lilith to express her gratitude by performing the junior ceremony again and agreeing to the invitation: "Of course, it's my honor."

As soon as Lilith put her hand back to her side, Rouxi grabbed it tightly. Rouxi held Lilith's hand and said loudly: "...I...I want to go too!"

The beastmen around couldn't help but look over again, and Rouxi realized that her voice was too loud. She bowed to Butler Hunter again, forced a smile, and said stutteringly, "I... I also like the lyre. The lyre originated from the city of Lila. My grandmother and mother often told me... I... practice."

Butler Hunter smiled and said, "So Miss Rouxi is very good at playing the lyre?"

This question made Ruoxi's face stiffen... He nodded vaguely: "It's... It's okay."

"Oh, that's great." Butler Hunter smiled.

Rouxi seemed to find some comfort in Butler Hunter's smile, and asked with a little hope: "Then can I go with Sister Lilith?"

"Ah~ This... is too difficult for me." Butler Hunter seemed to be really embarrassed.

As the hopeful light in Rouxi's eyes grew brighter, Butler Hunter smiled and said, "Wait for the next opportunity, Miss Rouxi."

Rouxishang had no time to glare at Butler Hunter. He only looked back at Sister Lilith beside him, pursed her lips, and her eyes were full of worry.

Lilith smiled and relaxed. She squeezed Rouxi's hand and shook it, then put her face close to Rouxi's: "Wait for me to come back~" Lilith blinked her blue eyes mischievously, "Soon."