He turned his head to the bartender: "That sounded just like you rejecting me earlier."
The bartender blinked: "That just means I have the same discerning eye as the Sword Maiden."
"Also, haven't you investigated the Sword Maiden's personality?" The Golden Mask continued, "She is obsessed with swordsmanship cultivation. Apart from acting and recording work, she doesn't participate in any other social activities. It's said that many noble banquets have invited her to attend, but she refused them all. How could she possibly appear at a time-wasting social event like a masquerade ball? She might already be exploring the Void Realm by now."
"I haven't investigated," The young man dressed as a wolf scratched his head, "I thought if I were sincere enough, I could move others."
"Just like the rumors suggest," The Golden Mask laughed, "Lan Shile, you are indeed the Son of Sincerity."
