The Secret of Secrets

The snow shrimp completely won over Serie's taste buds. Serie originally wanted to spit all the food on Celie and mock her for how bad the food was, but now she was eating it obediently like a prisoner.

"Damn it! There's not nearly enough to eat! Are you doing this on purpose?"

Serie licked the grease from her lips. She hadn't enjoyed such delicious food in a long time. She used to think that eating was just about filling her stomach, but now she truly understood that delicious food was much more than just stuffing her belly.

"Are you full? I'm leaving if you are, I haven't even eaten yet."

Li Yan frowned and patted Serie's head. He didn't have time to chat with his Grandmaster anymore; his Godmother would worry if it got too late.

"Okay, you can go now. I'll call you over later."

Serie snorted and waved her hand, deciding to let the other person off this time for the sake of the food.

I'm leaving!

Li Yan opened the Spatial Gate with a blank expression, preparing to return to Flamme's side for dinner. It had taken him quite a while just to feed Serie.

"Etc!"

Serie looked somewhat embarrassed towards the second floor of the Castle residence.

"Hmm? Need a restroom?"

Li Yan followed Serie's gaze and saw that it was in the direction of Serie's room.

"I can't sleep if I don't sleep in my room tonight."

Serie spoke earnestly, then added, "Of course, I also need Magic Tome. I can't fall asleep without reading a few pages before bed."

Li Yan's lips twitched slightly. This request didn't feel like that of a prisoner at all; it felt more like that of Noble lady.

Okay! I'll move the bed down for you.

Li Yan could only go to Serie's room, bringing the large bed Serie usually slept in to the location where Serie was sealed and restrained, and also taking down all the Magic Tome from her bookshelf.

Is it better now?

Li Yan stared expressionlessly at his master, Seria, who was now lying contentedly on the large bed.

"Okay, you can go now. Tomorrow for breakfast, I want pine nut and pickled fish from the North Sea. I haven't had it in ages."

Serie waved her hand and began reading the Magic Tome.

"Tsk!"

Looking at his master, Serie, who was enjoying herself, Li Yan couldn't help but ponder. It seemed that he was being treated like a slave by his master, Serie, when he was clearly the victor.

The Spatial Gate opened, and Li Yan stepped inside, returning to the front of Flamme's house. She gently pushed open the door, and there stood her Godmother Flamme, wearing an apron and holding a plate of hot food.

"A Yan, you're back! I thought the food had gotten cold after all this time, so I warmed it up for you. Come and eat!"

Flamme spoke with concern, he placed the hot food on the table.

"Um."

Overwhelmed with warmth, Li Yan nodded gently, his eyes slightly moist. He hadn't felt any care from his Godmother in a very long time.

"Oh dear~ what's wrong with A Yan again? It's just a meal, why are you crying again?"

Flamme gently approached Li Yan and lightly stroked Li Yan back.

"No... it just brought back memories."

Li Yan wiped the moisture from the corner of her eyes, leaned against Flamme's body, and began to eat dinner. She enjoyed being personally fed by Flamme, making dinner feel like heaven.

"A Yan is such a child."

Flamme smiled and patted Li Yan's head.

As usual, Li Yan was held and fell asleep in her Godmother Flamme's arms, like a pillow. Just as Li Yan was curled up and enjoying the beauty of the night, Flamme 'Li Yan words startled her.

"A Yan, you smell a little different. It reminds me of someone I know."

Flamme's confused whisper sent a chill down Li Yan's spine.

"Cough cough, Godmother, what's that smell? It's probably just my sweat. Don't overthink it. I'm going to the restroom."

Li Yan hurriedly got up, her eyes darting around.

"Okay, I guess I've been too obsessed with magic lately, and my head's a little foggy."

Flamme didn't think much of it, slowly closing her beautiful eyes and enjoying the tranquility of the night.

Hiding in the bathroom, Li Yan continuously cast Cleaning Magic on himself. Just in case, he also Spatial Movement to a perfume shop and bought a bottle of light men's cologne for free. After spraying it a few times, he returned to his original spot.

After leaving the restroom, Li Yan stretched her body and returned to Flamme's side with some unease.

"Oh my~ A Yan, why do you suddenly smell so nice?"

Flamme looked at Li Yan with a sly smile in his eyes and a teasing whisper in his voice.

"This... this is because the smell from the toilet was too strong, so... so I sprayed on perfume."

Li Yan explained with her head down, not letting Flamme see the expression on her face.

Looking at Li Yan, who was burying his head in the sand like an ostrich, Flamme couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. She didn't care about the smell, but it was clear that her godson seemed quite flustered by it.

"Oh dear~ I thought it smelled like your little girlfriend, A Yan."

Flamme moved closer to Li Yan, their eyes met, and she clearly saw the astonishment in Li Yan's eyes.

"Ah?"

"No, Godmother, it really is just an old acquaintance."

Li Yan explained helplessly.

"Okay, let's go to sleep. Our little A Yan has a little secret."

Flamme seemed lost in thought, and without paying attention to the twists and turns, picked up Li Yan and went back to sleep.