Sein Begs to Join the Party

Sein nearly died of embarrassment. He jumped ten feet into the air, pointed at Frieren, and burst out in a trembling voice,

"Someone, please take this child home!"

Right now, he desperately wanted to make one thing clear: when he said he wanted a big sister, the sister part was the least important!

Stark stared in disbelief, his face slightly red.

Fern was even more shocked by Frieren's boldness with a stranger... She shyly covered her mouth and stole a glance at Dugu Qing.

"Isn't it just a mature big sister?"

Taking in everyone's reactions, Dugu Qing stepped forward and decided to show Sein what a big sister looked like.

After all, Dugu Qing knew Transformation Magic!

Naruto from Naruto had used Transformation Magic to turn the tide and save the day time and again in moments of despair. Its power was boundless.

Now Dugu Qing would use Transformation Magic to turn into a beautiful woman and trick the newcomer into joining the party. There shouldn't be a problem with that, right?

Dugu Qing simply had too many choices and didn't know who to turn into.

The Raiden Shogun, Yae Miko, Xilonen, Zibai from Genshin Impact...

Acheron, Aglaea, Kafka from Honkai: Star Rail...

Augusta, Changli, Jinhsi, Feixue from Wuthering Waves... They were all good choices.

And then there was Tsunade from Naruto...

Right, Tsunade had a simple art style, fair skin, a beautiful face, casual clothes, and a voluptuous figure. He could imitate her transformation without much mental effort.

The other characters in his memory had pupils in many colors, overly complicated accessories, overly elaborate clothes, and all sorts of glowing patterns on their skin... They were hard to transform into. Tsunade was simpler.

"You're Sein, right? Watch closely. This is the legendary big sister."

Dugu Qing pointed a finger at Sein.

Everyone looked over, wondering what Dugu Qing was up to.

Immediately afterward, Dugu Qing activated Transformation Magic. Spiritual energy flowed around him, sending out waves of strange ripples.

As light and shadow flowed, Dugu Qing became a gorgeous, tall blonde with delicate, snow-white skin, a graceful figure, and a valiant air.

"Ah!"

Sein's eyes jumped, and his mouth fell slightly open as he stared in a daze.

Th-this! This was what the big sister of his dreams in heaven looked like!

Such a magnificent bosom, such snow-white, delicate skin, such radiant, captivating beauty. God! Had you truly heard my prayers and sent an angel down to earth?

Sein was so excited that he lost control of his legs and dropped to his knees. He gazed up at Tsunade as though worshipping a goddess, too overwhelmed to speak.

"Amazing! You actually turned into a beautiful woman!"

Stark stared in disbelief, a hot stream gushing from his nose as the beautiful woman who had suddenly appeared captivated him.

"It's been so long since I saw Dugu Qing use Transformation Magic. I thought he could only turn into animals! I didn't expect him to be able to turn into a beautiful woman too! Interesting."

Frieren looked ahead, drawing plenty of inspiration from Transformation Magic.

Since Dugu Qing could use Transformation Magic to turn into a beautiful woman, could he turn into Himmel, or even Flamme?

Oh! Frieren suddenly had a great idea!

"There she is! A mature big sister."

Dugu Qing had turned into all kinds of animals in front of Fern more than once: little birds, eagles, rabbits, dragonflies, fine horses...

Now that Dugu Qing had turned into a beautiful woman, she wasn't surprised at all. Instead, she felt as though a new world had opened up to her.

Perhaps, in the future, when no one else was around, she could have Dugu Qing turn into a beautiful woman just for her and serve as her body pillow...

"That's the big sister of my dreams! Frieren, I'm begging you, let me join your great adventure party."

Sein clenched his fists and roared nervously, terrified that Frieren would refuse.

"All right, I agree."

Frieren fell silent for three seconds, putting some pressure on Sein, before nodding in agreement.

Dugu Qing undid his Transformation Magic, returned to his original appearance, and confidently swept his bangs aside.

Sein the priest, how laughable. Wasn't that easy?

"Dugu Qing, who was that person you turned into just now? She was so beautiful!"

Stark hurried over to Dugu Qing and asked the question he cared about most.

At those words, Fern immediately pricked up her ears nervously.

"She's a character from the manga Naruto. What do you think? Beautiful, right?"

Tsunade's identity was no secret, so Dugu Qing revealed it without a care.

"So she's a character from a manga. I thought she was a close friend of Dugu Qing's mother!"

Fern breathed a sigh of relief.

The adventure party had gained another member, a priest who could provide support, and that was a significant development.

The five of them celebrated at the largest restaurant in the village.

When Sein's older brother heard the news, he hurried to the restaurant. Outside, he watched the happy group and his younger brother, who was no longer tormenting himself. He chose not to appear, instead silently wishing them well before leaving without hesitation.

Three days later.

Sein said goodbye to his family, packed the money and clothes he needed, and set out with Frieren, Dugu Qing, Fern, and Stark to continue their journey to Aureole.

Year 29 of the Xinshi Era, the Ratte Region of the Northern Countries.

The group passed through a busy market.

Fern looked at the stalls lining both sides of the street, then quietly glanced at Dugu Qing, as though reminding him of something.

Dugu Qing blinked in puzzlement, then suddenly remembered that around this time last year, it seemed to have been Fern's birthday.

Could it be? Was it already time for that annual day of heavy spending again?

I hate birthdays!

"Fern, today's your birthday, right?"

"Yes. Miss Frieren, why don't you go on to the inn first? Dugu Qing and I will look around nearby."

Fern beamed, took Dugu Qing's hand, and hurried away.

"Huh? Is today Fern's birthday?"

Stark awkwardly scratched his head. If Dugu Qing hadn't reminded him, he really wouldn't have remembered that it was Fern's birthday.

"Then let's look around the roadside and see if there's a suitable gift."

Sein slowed his pace and examined the stalls around them.

Hand in hand, Fern and Dugu Qing entered another street and began strolling leisurely along it.

Women's perfume, hair clips, socks, boots, clothes...

The two of them shopped for quite a while and bought plenty of useful goods, coming away with a good haul.

Dugu Qing felt good about it. He could buy lots of new trinkets while accompanying Fern. Although he had no use for them, it was still a nice experience.

The two arrived at the inn.

Dugu Qing escorted Fern back to her room and was about to leave when Fern took a blue robe out of her suitcase.

The garment was deep blue throughout, with gold trim along the shoulders, faint rippling water patterns on the fabric, and a soft blue watery glow around the hem.

Its design was noble and elegant, its waistline snug and flowing, its tailoring exquisite and dignified, and its style beautiful.

It embodied months of Fern's hard work. Flawless, it was a dazzling sight.

"Dugu Qing, this is for you."

Fern handed the blue robe to Dugu Qing.

Dugu Qing put it on and looked at himself in the mirror. His bearing was poised, his appearance cool and elegant, as though he held boundless hope. His mood lifted greatly.

"I originally wanted to give it to you for the new year, but then I remembered that you don't know your own birthday, Dugu Qing, so I chose today to give you a present. Dugu Qing, how about we make my birthday your birthday too from now on, and everyone can celebrate together?"

Fern looked eagerly at Dugu Qing, her scheme to spend Valentine's Day with him practically written across her face.

"Okay."

Dugu Qing nodded emphatically. Spending birthdays with Fern? I suppose that's all right! At least I can openly accept presents from now on.