"Hmm… You said Kaido… hmm… *chew chew*… isn't here?"
Nero, dressed in a kimono to fit in with local customs, struggled to swallow the food in her mouth, her eyes cast down at Queen, who was kneeling before her: "He hasn't returned after all this time?"
Queen, whose body resembled a giant ball, immediately broke out in a cold sweat, dripping and forming a wet patch beneath him.
'I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die!!!' Queen swallowed, roaring internally.
'Big Brother Kaido flew off to who knows where after drinking two days ago, and now Nero shows up.'
'King or Jack, anyone, please switch places with me!'
Perhaps Queen's prayer had an effect, as King pushed open the door and walked in, answering for him: "Please wait a little longer. According to Big Brother's habits, he should be back in two days."
"You mean, after I've waited for three hours, I still have to wait another two days?"
A quick-witted maid nearby saw His Majesty Nero's wine glass was empty and immediately refilled it. There were three other beauties serving as escorts, some picking food, others feeding her.
Behind King, people continuously brought forth all sorts of delicacies.
Nero tilted her head, took a sip of wine, and slapped her thigh in dissatisfaction.
"Ah, His Majesty, you're so naughty!" The beauty whose thigh was slapped gave His Majesty Nero a coquettish, charming look.
"Hmm, is that your leg? Why does the feel seem a little off?"
Nero hooked her chin, her tone light and teasing, making the beauty, who had just been performing, blush and her heart pound.
She became flushed, as if drunk, and half-leaned on His Majesty Nero, speechless.
King's eye twitched, then he looked at Kuina on His Majesty Nero's other side.
Like a starving ghost reincarnated, more than half of the food on the table went into her mouth.
She was gorging herself as if it were her last meal, completely without manners. Is His Majesty Nero's disciple's standard of living really that low?
That's one thing, but what's with eating and crying at the same time? Isn't that a bit too exaggerated?
Not to mention their own big-brained Queen, lying on the ground cosplaying a human fountain? Is your sweating really that excessive?
Looking at this room, which could be described as a chaotic dance of demons, King had a mouthful of complaints stuck in his throat.
The expression beneath his mask could no longer be maintained. On the surface, he was silent, but his heart had quietly broken down.
'Big Brother Kaido, please come back quickly!'
Kuina, however, only felt lucky. When she heard Kaido wasn't here, heaven knew how happy she was.
Of course, she didn't hope to escape it, but when the food was served, she remembered that she could still have such a full meal before getting beaten.
And what if? What if Kaido was really busy... Forget it, by then, Teacher Nero would probably step in personally.
She could completely imagine His Majesty Nero holding the Primal Fire and shouting.
"What Kaido can do, I can do too. If he's not here, then this can't be done?"
"Today, let me show you my power!"
She probably would even add a 'warm' reminder at the end: "My dear disciple, if you accidentally die, don't blame me!"
This kind of thing... would absolutely happen!
Kaido might still show consideration for Master Nero, but His Majesty Nero's actions were truly unpredictable.
Kuina shoveled down her food with all her might. She also noticed King's disdainful gaze, but what of it?
She didn't know how long she'd be on a liquid diet after this. If Kaido was a reckless fellow, this might be her last meal!
His Majesty Nero said this might be her hometown. Is it wrong to miss the taste of home?
Kuina's heart was filled with grief and indignation, her tears mixing with her rice as her movements became more aggressive.
"...I'll go urge him again," King said after a moment of silence, stepping out to pick up a den den mushi.
"Um… I'll… I'll go help too." Using the strength of his fingers, Queen dragged his obese body, maintaining a kneeling posture as he retreated backward.
Help? Help with what? Queen didn't know what nonsense he was spouting, but! He would just take the opportunity to retreat!
Almost, almost out!
Queen's small eyes behind his sunglasses flashed with excitement.
"Wait!"
The voice seemed to come from hell. Queen looked up at His Majesty Nero in despair.
"Just eating and drinking is a bit monotonous. Dance for me. To be a 'big door board' under Kaido, you must have some skill, right?"
Nero leaned back, resting perfectly on the 'front armor' of a rich and generous young lady.
"I want to see how this body moves."
Queen's face turned red. It was too humiliating. What did she take him for? And I'm a 'big signboard'! Not a 'big door board'! Refuse! Must refuse!!!
"Um… I'm a researcher…"
Nero looked at him, closing one eye, her crimson beast-like pupil making Queen shiver.
"But my hobby just happens to be dancing. It's truly an honor to perform before His Majesty Nero. So, I'll make a fool of myself!"
Queen did a somersault and stood at attention, speaking at an extremely fast pace.
"Hmm, then begin. Remember not to fling your sweat over here, or I'll kick you like a ball."
Nero said idly, as if it were just a little pastime.
"I… I'll be careful!"
Queen pulled a microphone from behind his butt, turned it on, and tested the sound: "Then… I shall make a fool of myself."
The lights, long absent, came on, and music began to play. Queen's hands hung loosely, his body swaying slowly to the beat.
"If I get thin, I'll be too popular! ♪"
"I'm the type who deliberately doesn't get thin, that's right! ♪"
"Although I look round and plump. ♪"
"My whole body is muscle! ♪"
"I'm the type who can sing and dance, that's right! ♪"
"…"
It wasn't bad, actually.
Nero watched with great interest. This rap and disco atmosphere really made people get hyped up.
"Hmm! Good! One more! One more!"
Nero clapped, giving plenty of emotional encouragement.
The others, seeing His Majesty Nero lead, also clapped and cheered, shouting for one more!
Queen's cold sweat stopped, his body stopped shaking, and his confidence returned. He sang with more and more confidence, getting more and more hyped!
Like a superstar, he spun and jumped with his eyes closed, oblivious to the clamor, completely immersed… "Everybody, let's go! Let's all get hyped! Oh yeah!"
Queen held the microphone, his finger sweeping across the crowd.
King, who had just returned from making a den den mushi call at the door, was a bit bewildered. Was this… a party?
Big Brother Kaido was estimated to return in three days, so let Queen entertain His Majesty Nero here. Getting along well with His Majesty Nero was a blessing that couldn't be sought.
Calling over a nearby Headliner, King instructed: "When they have a moment, tell Queen to hold out for three days. Big Brother Kaido still needs three days to return."
"Yes!" The Headliner girl answered spiritedly.
Because His Majesty Nero was a lesbian, everyone responsible for entertaining His Majesty Nero in this area, except for Queen and King, were women.
With everything arranged, King, seeing no other matters, left.
From the crack in the door, only colorful flashing lights and explosive music penetrated the doorway.
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