Accompanied by the gradual arrival of the guests, the atmosphere on the deck became increasingly lively.
As upper-class gentlemen and Ojou-sama, every guest here engaged in polite conversations and greetings, emanating a gracious ambiance. The impeccable smiles and impeccable manners created an air of nobility on the entire deck.
Although Fang Li was among them, he was merely infiltrating in disguise. He didn’t possess the qualities to seamlessly blend into high society.
Hence, except for a few people who initially tried to converse with Fang Li and were brushed off, no one really came to approach him again.
Aria experienced the same treatment.
It seemed the people here had somehow gotten word that Aria was a noble of the United Kingdom, leading many to engage her in conversation. However, Aria, visibly annoyed by this, quickly dismissed those who tried to engage with her.
Therefore, gradually, there were almost no people left to converse with Fang Li and Aria.
However, this was precisely the scene that Fang Li and Aria were content with.
Leaning against the railing on the deck, Aria watched the bustling scene ahead, and without drawing attention, she quietly asked Fang Li, “Should we take the opportunity to sneak away now and inspect the ship?”
Considering the methods of Butei assassins, it was very likely that the oil tanker had been rigged with explosives.
“It’s a pity that the oil tanker isn’t a public bus,” Fang Li said, taking a sip of champagne from his glass and nonchalantly remarking to Aria, “This place is vast, and there are too many potential spots for explosives. Before the Butei assassins start their move, it’s unlikely that we’ll find any bombs.”
“True,” Aria sighed, placing a hand on the earphones hidden in her hairline. She spoke in a hushed voice, “Reki, can you spot anything suspicious from your end?”
“Nothing,” Reki’s emotionless voice resonated through the earphones. “However, there seems to be an unusual fluctuation in the oil tanker’s buoyancy.”
“The oil tanker’s buoyancy?” Fang Li, also wearing earphones, heard Reki’s words, and his expression became subtly intrigued as he voiced, “You can even observe that?”
“Yes,” Reki’s voice remained devoid of emotion. “While it could be attributed to the waves, the buoyancy’s frequency has changed from a few minutes ago. I can tell.”
This went beyond just having keen observational abilities.
After all, the building Reki was in was several hundred meters away from the oil tanker.
From this distance, being able to observe fluctuations in the buoyancy of the oil tanker was remarkable. Even with a sniper scope, Reki’s eyesight was not to be underestimated.
Fang Li did know that Reki’s vision was rated at 6.0, a level that she had demonstrated innumerable times during their mission and every time, Fang Li couldn’t help but marvel at her extraordinary vision.
“Impressive as always, Reki,” Aria said in a manner that indicated she found it ordinary. “If you notice anything suspicious, remember to inform me.”
Reki didn’t reply, but it was likely she received the message.
Right at that moment, something unexpected happened that both Fang Li and Aria hadn’t anticipated.
“Oh, my? Isn’t that Fang Li, the student?”
When a voice tinged with surprise echoed from the deck and reached Fang Li’s ears, his eyebrows arched forcefully. He turned his head to look towards the crowd ahead.
There, dressed in a black tailcoat similar to Fang Li’s, a handsome young man was approaching leisurely.
Seeing this person, Aria exclaimed, “Sayonaki Sensei?”
The newcomer was none other than Sayonaki, the instructor from Ambulace Department.
“Is Miss Kanzaki also here?” Sayonaki’s attractive face bore a nearly perfect smile as he spoke, “I never thought I’d run into both of you here.”
Aria, taken aback by the appearance of Butei High’s Sensei, was momentarily at a loss.
Fang Li, equally surprised by Sayonaki’s presence, maintained a calm expression and smiled, “Is Sensei also attending this oil tanker’s opening dance party?”
“I was invited by the organizers,” Sayonaki explained, “I know quite a few people here, so it’s not my first time attending such a dance party.”
If the girls from Butei High were to understand this, wouldn’t they become even more love-struck fools for Sayonaki?
After all, Sayonaki, who had always been regarded by himself and others as a prince, was indeed a member of high society. This revelation would surely make many of the girls who were infatuated with him scream in excitement.
“On the other hand, seeing Student Fang Li here did surprise me a bit,” Sayonaki chuckled and said, “Kanzaki San being a noble from the United Kingdom and appearing here isn’t unusual, but Fang Li, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to have any remarkable background. I nearly thought I had mistaken someone else just now.”
At first glance, the statement seemed harmless, yet one could detect the underlying intent.
Sayonaki’s implication, bluntly put, was that this kind of place wasn’t suited for someone like Fang Li.
“However, I did hear that Student Fang Li and Student Kanzaki seem to have formed a team,” Sayonaki’s smile remained as he spoke, but his words took on a different tone.
Addressing Fang Li, he said, “Being able to partner with Kanzaki San, a noble, Fang Li, you are lucky. If things go smoothly, you might not need to undertake dangerous missions for rewards in the future.”
The implication of this statement became even more obvious.
Becoming Aria’s partner, and if things went smoothly, not needing to undertake dangerous missions for rewards anymore?
Wasn’t this insinuating that Fang Li was climbing up the social ladder, harboring ulterior motives towards Aria?
“Kanzaki San, this isn’t acceptable, is it?” Sayonaki said as if instructing Aria, adding, “Fang Li is a highly precious talent in the Butei world. Growth only happens through challenges; you mustn’t spoil him too much.”
Even Aria was finding this a bit hard to bear.
Just as Aria was about to say something, a hand gently rested on her shoulder.
Fang Li stared at Sayonaki, his face still incredibly calm as he replied with an indifferent attitude, “Thank you for your guidance, Sensei.”
“Its all for the sake of my cute students,” Sayonaki smiled faintly as he spoke, “Well then, I won’t disturb the two of you enjoying the dance party. If you need anything, feel free to find me anytime.”
With that, Sayonaki turned around, stepped away with graceful strides, and gradually departed.
Observing Sayonaki’s departing figure, Fang Li’s eyebrows finally started to furrow.
He was completely unfazed by Sayonaki’s prickly provocations.
Because it only deepened Fang Li’s sense of confusion.
“Why does this person keep targeting me?”