I... I Have Been Rejected By Naiye!

Even the head chef, a man who completely ignores politics, knows the current situation between Nia and Xiya!

The fact that the two of them came to the restaurant together with Young Master Naiye truly made him quake with fear!

He stayed quietly, said little, thought little, and paid little attention to other matters. He personally came down to serve the three of them as waitstaff, lest other young people, at a loss, cause trouble.

He carefully served the three their dinner for the night.

But even so, the atmosphere throughout the restaurant remained heavy and oppressive.

Young Master Naiye seemed to have shut himself off, deliberately adopting a cold aura and a blank expression.

He didn’t want to care as the two of them silently ate their dinner.

And Nia Skywing and Xiya Blackwing…….

Merely by sitting together, the two of them made clear what an awful aura was present.

Their bad moods and impatience, yet forced restraint, were written all over their faces!

Finally, after enduring the agonizing mealtime.

The three of them finally finished dinner.

“Sigh………”

The head chef, in his sixties with over forty years of culinary experience, looked at their faces.

Especially Young Master Naiye’s expression—it was nothing like before when he truly savored his food.

This time it could be said it was just boringly filling his stomach……

Seeing the three of them, the head chef couldn’t help but shake his head.

But as a chef, he didn’t feel he was in a position to say anything.

After leaving the restaurant, Naiye still walked ahead with a blank expression.

Nia and Xiya followed behind.

But the two knight heiresses’ gazes and attention were clearly focused more on each other.

Not a gentle affection, but a cruel hostility.

They and their factions behind them wouldn’t truly become enemies for their families.

But in private, especially in matters of the one thing they could compete over emotionally.

Having torn their masks off, they were no longer willing to yield to each other.

Their intentions were also very straightforward.

Xiya Blackwing hoped Naiye would choose her and join the Blackwing family, but Naiye would not join—he couldn’t possibly be drawn into their family faction disputes.

Nia Skywing had long known this; she did not expect Naiye to actually join, but she still hoped he could help her—even emotional restraint would suffice.

In terms of status, she even preferred that Qingliya Whitewing be with Naiye.

They were very compatible; even if Qingliya was neutral, in her heart she actually leaned toward Nia.

That was enough for her.

“Hm?”

Young Master Naiye suddenly stopped.

His crimson spider lily pupils clearly brightened with joy at this moment!

Because he saw the person he particularly wanted to see right now.

The bombshell gourmet heiress, the glamorous Qingliya Whitewing! She would surely be able to help him!

【Bye-bye~】

However, the clever Qingliya merely gave Naiye a sweet, cute smile.

Then! She turned and walked around, avoiding the three of them entirely!

Not giving Naiye any face or opportunity!

The female guard knight Spring still held a hamburger, but when she saw Naiye, her small eyes immediately shifted away!

Pretending she saw nothing, she followed the gourmet heiress and left!

The personal maid Ming did the same; at best she gave Naiye an apologetic salute, then as if fleeing, hurried after the gourmet heiress!

—So… clever, this Qingliya heiress.

Nia and Xiya even turned their heads as well, pretending not to see Qingliya.

These three women with differently colored wings were astonishingly in sync at this moment!

It left Young Master Naiye with absolutely no chance…….

Young Master Naiye would rather sleep alone tonight than spend time with the two noble knight heiresses together.

The hostile atmosphere between them was just too terrible…….

It was just too heavy…….

Don’t be fooled by Young Master Naiye’s current cold, expressionless demeanor that looks like a commanding, handsome CEO.

But in reality, most people knew that Nia and Xiya were just a facade.

Naiye actually preferred to be with Nia, because Xiya still hadn’t realized that Naiye had already rejected her.

Yet she stubbornly wanted to win Naiye over.

Earlier at the auction when facing Naiye, she finally softened, stopped proudly showing off, and let Naiye accept her.

But the premise was that she would be the only one—Nia would not come over…….

Now neither of them would leave; both had torn off their masks.

Since they’d both stripped down, they’d avoid meeting privately as much as possible! Better not to meet and sour the mood.

What fool would really think it would be pleasant to be with these two noble, stubborn knight heiresses?

The hellscape formed by the two heiresses’ verbal sparring was truly suffocating……

“………”

Naiye continued walking, unable to pay attention to the beautiful scenery along the way.

Those who had originally planned to greet him, upon seeing the two extremely important decision-makers Nia and Xiya following behind.

Were too surprised to speak, and then immediately fled.

They even saw Miss Lucia Eucanit, the heiress who had bought Young Master Naiye’s prosthetic limb at auction for five million.

The blonde with wavy curls stared at the three in surprise, shocked by their heavy aura…….

Then she was quickly pulled away by her close friend.

They clearly knew that people of their status should avoid getting involved.

Along the way, Young Master Naiye was actually surprised that both Xiya and Nia stubbornly followed him.

They continued following without any concern for status or face.

Was it because he would be leaving tomorrow?

It might also be that, because of him, doing so wasn’t actually shameful…..

“No, that’s not right! It is indeed strange.”

Xiya is indeed proud and stubborn; she followed because Nia followed.

Her stubbornness in many areas stems from not wanting to lose to Nia.

If Nia gave up, she would have to give up as well.

Even if she didn’t want to give up, Naiye’s persuasion would force her to.

But Nia? Why is Nia behaving like this too?

Don’t assume Nia Skywing is utterly pure and upright, always acting magnanimously and nobly.

In fact, she is a very calculating person!

Although she is the captain of the Sky Wing Knight Order, she is also the head of the entire Skywing Knight Family!

Someone who sits in that position cannot be so childish.

If she truly wanted to spend this night with Young Master Naiye, there would be no need for all this.

Her relationship with Naiye is already very natural; there is nothing to prove.

“……”

Young Master Naiye finally stopped!

He turned and looked at the two of them.

He looked at the two graceful, noble, and beautiful figures—one in gold and one in black.

The two shared many similarities, in appearance and in actions, yet their personalities were completely opposite.

Especially their choices were utterly different.

Seeing the triumphant smile in Nia’s blue eyes, Naiye understood—it was exactly as he thought.

Beside her, Xiya’s expression was gloomy, her black wings drooping in disappointment, and the look in her eyes toward Naiye, besides surprise, was also proud stubbornness!

Part of each of their thoughts still lingered on the other.

Nia was making Naiye play the villain himself—better to thoroughly shatter Xiya’s unrealistic hopes and stubborn pride.

Naiye drew a slight breath and finally looked at Xiya Blackwing.

“Xiya, go back. Stop following me!”

“…!!”

Xiya’s eyes snapped wide open, looking at Young Master Naiye in disbelief.

Those calm and pure crimson spider lily pupils…….

“Tonight I’m going to stay with Nia. You should go back by yourself!”

【Stay with Nia】【Go back by yourself】

Though the words were mild, they reverberated in Xiya’s mind! She couldn’t forget them for a long time.

—I’ve been rejected…..

—I’ve been… rejected by Naiye…..

—Me……..

In the end her red eyes glared at Nia one last time! Not at Naiye.

In them she saw remorse and pain.

Young Master Naiye even realized something only now.

Xiya had only just realized she had been rejected!

Perhaps Nia had been rejected long ago and hadn’t realized it either.

Now he stayed with Nia simply because it felt comfortable.

Young Master Naiye could in no way join both of them.

【Smile~】

Nia stood at the side with an overly scheming yet kind smile, quietly.

That quiet demeanor was like victory itself!

—This woman shows no mercy to her own people!

“You’re too tired, go back and rest…….”

Naiye hardened his heart, closed his eyes and said.

Then he turned and prepared to leave.

“Wait! Young Master Naiye, I want… to speak with you!”

But Xiya called out and stopped him! To be honest, Naiye didn’t expect her to block him so quickly.

Naiye turned again to look at Xiya Blackwing.

Her black wings spread fully, her expression solemn yet filled with pain and stubbornness!

Part of that anger was directed at the nearby Nia Skywing.

As the head of the family, she had been bullying Xiya like a child.

Now she stood quietly here as well, neither speaking nor dealing with Xiya’s matters.

Treating her with complete indifference!

—Nia has always been suppressing Blackwing! This was something Naiye noticed from the start.

“…………”

“Please, stay with me for a moment………”

Those words even carried a plea… For the proud Xiya, this was a truly reluctant request.

And her expression looked as if she was about to cry…….

Young Master Naiye glanced at Nia and had her leave first.

“Hmph………”

Nia made a dissatisfied sound, but still turned and left.

But after putting some distance, Nia put on an arrogant smile…..

After Nia Skywing finally left, Xiya’s expression at last softened.

Finally she looked toward Young Master Naiye with a mixture of pain and pleading.

“Young Master Naiye… why did you reject me?”

She still wouldn’t admit it; Naiye felt somewhat weary inside.

“Do you know that now you’ve torn things with Nia you should avoid meeting her? Instead of properly reorganizing your forces, you come here acting like a little girl competing for attention with Nia!”

Young Master Naiye bluntly criticized Xiya, causing her to break down completely!

“Hu… Huu! I! I feel so awful, I don’t know what to do, I thought you could comfort me…”

“I know, I can comfort you, but on the condition that you stop letting Nia’s face get to you. I think I’ve told you you’re exhausted already!”

Xiya finally couldn’t hold back; her face broke into a sobbing mess, small tears flowing as she vented, yet trying as much as possible to control herself…..

“Why are you towards Nia… towards me like this…”

“……”

Before Xiya could finish, Naiye’s charming and imposing crimson spider lily pupils suddenly came very close!

Young Master Naiye answered word by word.

“I’ve long since rejected Nia! The same goes for you! I cannot take part in your factional struggles; this isn’t my concern, it’s yours!”

“Nia is very clear on that, and she stopped trying to recruit me, but you—you don’t seem to realize it! At the banquet the other night you seemed to accept everything, didn’t you?!”

The arrow was on the drawstring and had to be released!

Young Master Naiye had understood their factional struggle from the beginning.

The Blackwing faction represented by Xiya could not be stopped, and Nia had never ceased her expansion.

After Naiye laid everything bare, Xiya nearly burst into tears once more.

Naiye couldn’t help but sigh, turning away, appearing as if he were bullying her.

“Alright, you should go rest. Whatever you do afterwards, your matters with Nia are none of mine.

“I’m leaving tomorrow; I hope you’ll see me off.”

Young Master Naiye did not linger and left directly, leaving Xiya Blackwing alone.

But Xiya Blackwing silently stopped crying.

Young Master Naiye would depart tomorrow; tonight was the last chance……

When Naiye arrived at the room Nia Skywing had prepared.

Nia was already prepared, sitting quietly on the soft, warm sofa, her sharp and gorgeous gaze and dreamlike, beautiful body seeming to be placed in a tranquil, elegant painting.

The room’s soft light fell upon her, creating a serene and enchanting atmosphere.

Her clothes were casually strewn on the floor; the splendid skirt and her silvery-white high heels lay there quietly, elegant and composed.

She was also very welcoming of Naiye’s arrival.

Her golden hair cascaded smoothly like a waterfall over the back of the sofa, loose and flowing, each strand shimmering golden in the light.

Her skin was full and smooth, gleaming with healthy radiance, delicate like porcelain. The tight, healthy abdominal line outlined her sexy and powerful figure.

The golden wings behind her reflected a sacred and mysterious glow in the light, as if she were an angel sent from heaven, carrying an untouchable divinity and beauty.

If one could set aside her imperious aura, someone might indeed think at first glance that she was a holy angel!

She wore only elegant, sexy white lace lingerie; the delicate lace patterns faintly showing against her skin, adding mystery and allure.

White garter stockings wrapped her long, proportionate legs, outlining an unparalleled elegance and nobility.

Her feet were crossed and slightly tilted toward Naiye; the white-sheathed, tender feet appeared especially enticing in the light, continuously pointing toward Naiye, beautiful and sexy while also revealing an elegant, generous temperament.

It was as plain as seducing Naiye’s inner self.

Nia Skywing’s gaze was deep and bright, as if it could see through everything, yet with a trace of barely noticeable gentleness.

A noble and beautiful aura naturally emanated from her, like a supremely beautiful queen, seductively and elegantly inviting the other. Every movement and every look brimmed with confidence and charm.

In this tranquil, warm room, Nia was like a dazzling pearl, radiating unparalleled beauty and light.

The entire space seemed more vivid and enchanting simply because of her presence.

“Naiye, you’re here.”

However, her expression was neither soft nor gentle; rather, she sat there coldly and solemnly waiting for Naiye.

Young Master Naiye wanting to be with Xiya on this last night wasn’t entirely for pleasure.

Both sides had serious matters to discuss!

She, Nia Skywing, was also waiting for Young Master Naiye.

Naiye sat beside her, within arm’s reach, separated only by a small table.

On the table were some snacks and a bottle of a delicious liquor Nia had specially prepared.

The liquor was very tasty and not very strong; it even had a honeyed thrill to it!

But being with Naiye wasn’t the primary task; after he sat, Nia couldn’t wait to begin asking.

“Naiye! How are things over with Fire Lina?!”

“You should know; she’s long been prepared. I originally wanted to invite Big Sister Fire Lina to be my partner at the Skywing banquet, but she refused without hesitation.”

Refusing without hesitation was not good news for Skywing.

This meant Fire Lina didn’t care about Skywing’s internal situation; she was ready and confident to continue her offensive!

This was why Young Master Naiye didn’t want to deal with Xiya that night.

While she remained fixated on family internal affairs, she had completely forgotten about the outside, even the Academy’s sphere.

She might even think the war had stopped and could be ignored for the time being.

But the fact was the battles at the Auriel Knight Academy had never stopped!

Fire Lina’s steady, calm preparations gave Nia Skywing, who had always handled family conflicts perfectly and calmly, a hint of fear…….

And the source of that fear was simple: the current Sky Wing Knights were insufficient to confront the Elemental Knights head-on.

The contest over the third sector between the sides had already concluded.

The impact of the third sector taken by the Elemental Knights led by Fire Lina was enormous.

At the same time it dealt a heavy blow to the already weak morale of the Sky Wing Knights.

In fact, Nia had keenly sensed this when Young Master Naiye last returned from the Dragon Knights“!

It wasn’t only the Dragon Knights making moves; the Elemental Knights and the Three Moons Knights never cease fighting!

The Auriel Knight Academy is the eternal battlefield of the Four Great Knight Families!

Nia Skywing invited Young Master Naiye to the Skywing Knight Family simply to understand the situation.

As a neutral party, Naiye Lycoris is someone everyone seeks.

Whether he is willing is another matter; in any case, Young Master Naiye is clever—he deliberately interacts with everyone, gives them a bit of feeling, then leaves.

Nia was the first and the most aware person who made everyone look forward to Naiye’s next meeting.

“So… what will you do?”

“What else can be done? The reorganization of the family factions must be accelerated!”

Those words came out, unbearably cold!