The Tsundere Aura

"What an adorable little girl."

Xiao Wu and Xiao Xue's eyes lit up as they looked at Fern and praised him from time to time. They would support any decision their young master made.

Seeing that it was just a little girl, Frieren felt a sense of peace for no reason.

Solitär also wore a smile, her delicate hands clasped together as she curiously examined Fern.

Being watched by everyone, Fern felt a little scared for no reason. She tugged at Li Yan 'Li Yan sleeve and hid behind her, peeking at the women through a small gap.

"Alright, alright, everyone stop crowding around Fern. From now on, she's family."

Li Yan waved to signal everyone not to huddle together and stare at Fern, since it was the first time they had met and Fern was a shy girl.

At dinner time, Xiao Wu and Xiao Xue placed plates of delicious food on the table. Looking at the dazzling array of food, Fern opened her mouth slightly. She had never eaten such a luxurious dinner before.

"Don't worry, Fern, your Godfather will protect you from now on."

Li Yan picked up a chicken leg and put it in Fern's bowl. His gaze towards Fern was exceptionally gentle. When he saw Fern, he thought of his former daughter, who was just as obedient, well-behaved, and adorable as Fern.

Seeing Li Yan staring intently at Fern and occasionally putting food on Fern's plate, Solitär and Frieren exchanged a glance, already understanding Li Yan's intentions.

A thousand years have passed since Li Yan lost his daughter. Although he still has descendants, Li Yan seems indifferent to them. He either scolds or beats them on a daily basis. Compared to love, Li Yan seems to prefer beating them.

Dinner was exceptionally enjoyable. Li Yan happily served food to Philon, Fern ate happily, and Frieren and Solitär watched with great pleasure. Aura was a little annoyed, however, as all her favorite dishes had been put into Fern's bowl by Li Yan. The worst part was that she didn't dare to make a sound. If she spoke, Li Yan might remember what happened before, and she didn't want to get beaten up.

After dinner, Li Yan showed Fern her room, which was 150 square meters and contained dozens of adorable plush toys, including puppies, kittens, and dolphins, all prepared by Mechanical Maid at Li Yan's request.

Looking at the large pink room, Fern was somewhat incredulous. She was just an ordinary orphan who had lost her parents, so why was the other person being so kind to her?

The room is like a dreamlike fairy tale, with every detail exuding nobility and exquisiteness. The walls are painted a light pink and decorated with various cute cats and dogs.

The pink princess room is spacious and comfortable, with embroidered sheets and soft down pillows. A beautiful bedside table sits beside the bed, with a delicate lamp and an open fairy tale book on it.

In one corner of the room stood an exquisite piano, its body inlaid with pearls and gemstones, its keys gleaming. In addition, there was a spacious dressing room filled with gorgeous princess gowns and delicate accessories. The dressing room also had a dressing table with various cosmetics and jewelry, allowing one to carefully dress up and show off their most beautiful self.

The entire room was filled with the atmosphere and personality of a princess, with every detail showcasing nobility and elegance.

"The room was prepared in a hurry, Fern, you don't mind, do you?"

Li Yan rubbed his nose. He didn't know what color Fern liked, so he could only arrange it in his own favorite colors. The cat and dog dolls inside were all placed according to his own preferences. Actually, he planned to put in a cute girl doll, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized that those things weren't things Fern's age would like.

"I love so much."

A radiant glow appeared on Fern's face. For the first time, she had a large room of her own. The princess bed and the room full of plush toys were things she had always dreamed of. But after a moment of joy, Fern bit her lower lip with a touch of disappointment. If the price for these things was losing her parents, she would rather not have them.

Noticing that Fern was in a bad mood, Li Yan's face showed a hint of concern. "What's wrong, Fern? Is there something you don't like? I'll have someone throw it away right away."

Li Yan's anxious question warmed Fern's heart. She gently shook her head, her eyes unconsciously welling up with tears. "It's not that I don't like it, it's just that I like it too much."

Seeing that Fern's bad mood wasn't due to dislike, Li Yan breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want Fern to dislike him from the very first impression.

"Rest assured, little Fern. There's a bathroom in your room, with pajamas and towels prepared for you by a maid. Go to bed early after you shower. Don't be afraid if you have nightmares; I'll protect you even in your dreams."

Li Yan gently patted Fern's head. There was a private bathroom in the room, and since it was Fern's first time staying at the Castle, it was better to use the one in the room first.

"Um."

Fern nodded gently. She felt a growing fondness for the gentle Li Yan. The man before her had become like a father to her, possessing not only the gentleness of a mother but also the security of a father.

Li Yan gently closed the door to Fern's room. Gazing at the pink door, she casually cast a Dream-Protection Spell. This was an essential spell for nightmares; whenever danger arose in a dream, it could summon the person you trusted most to come and help you. Of course, if the enemy in the dream was too strong, the Dream Protector would also be beaten up.

After settling Fern in, Li Yan breathed a sigh of relief and hummed a little tune as he headed to Aura's room. He hadn't forgotten how arrogant Aura had been tonight. He gently pushed Aura's door, but it was locked. From inside came the sounds of Aura frantically trying to make a move, and the sound of her bare feet hitting the floor.

"Who... who is it, meow? I'm already asleep, meow."

Li Yan remained expressionless, her tone indifferent, "Open the door, it's the community outreach program."

"No, no, I won't open it, meow! You just want to come in and beat me up, meow!"

Aura responded arrogantly from inside the room. On the other side, Line, who heard the noise, opened the door and glanced at Aura's location. After thinking for two and a half seconds, she resolutely decided to pretend to be asleep.

"I'm sorry, Lord Aura, but I feel that Lord Aura truly deserves some punishment."

Line remained silent, Li Yan couldn't enter the room. Inside, Aura's tone became even more arrogant.

"Come in, come in, meow! Come in and I'll let you spank my little bottom!"

Aura lay on the soft bed, her restless bare feet swinging slightly, her face full of smugness. Seeing that there was no movement outside the door, Aura breathed a sigh of relief. The next second, her head was gently stroked by a large hand, and a chill ran down her back.