The relay race: Seele and Bronya's fiery passion

Amidst the jubilant crowds, the Sparkle disappeared silently, like ink drops merging into water.

This separation carried an unspoken understanding.

Lin Hai didn't search intentionally; he simply strolled along and turned a street corner decorated with colorful lights.

From the shadows, Seele's figure appeared silently as promised, standing there as if she had been waiting for a long time.

She didn't say much, but simply raised her eyes and met Lin Hai's gaze briefly.

Without a word, it was as if a thousand words had been exchanged.

Then, she walked to a position half a step to his side.

The two walked side by side through the city that never sleeps.

The celebrations in the city continued, though the noise had subsided slightly, revealing a languid feeling after the revelry.

The fireworks in the sky were no longer so frequent; only occasionally would one or two large clusters burst open, casting a brief, dazzling glow upon the two of them.

Seele seemed to be enjoying the atmosphere.

Unlike the flamboyance of Sparkle, she prefers silence and shadows.

At this moment, the sense of security and joy that permeated the entire city allowed her tense nerves to relax.

A barely perceptible hint of tenderness appeared on her usually cold face.

Lin Hai reached out and put his arm around Seele's slender waist, pulling her slightly closer to him.

He said in a low voice, his tone knowing and with a hint of admiration, "You two have quite a good understanding."

Seele tilted her head slightly, leaned against his arm, and softly replied, "Yes."

She admitted it readily.

Lin Hai had long seen through this silent cycle.

Sparkle, in its fiery way, boosted morale before gracefully retiring.

The gentle night was reserved for Seele, who was accustomed to quiet.

These four women, each with their own distinct personality, seemed to have formed a unique, tacit understanding around him.

They know each other, do not interfere with each other, yet together they weave a complete picture.

"Belobog..." Lin Hai said, gazing at the flickering campfire in the distance, "Things will get better."

Seele nodded vigorously.

"I believe you can do it, sir."

This trust stemmed from the miracles she had witnessed firsthand.

"However..." Lin Hai's tone shifted slightly, his gaze fixed on the deep starry sky, "Although we repelled the company this time, they will never let this go easily. A light-year's worth of influence is like cutting flesh off their body; they won't agree to that so readily."

Seele said, "That's right, this touches on their fundamental interests. Next time, it probably won't be a test, but a real wrath."

Lin Hai tightened his grip on her arm slightly, "It's alright, we'll deal with them as they come. When they gather more strength and come back, we..."

He paused, his tone brimming with powerful confidence, "We will become even stronger than we are now!"

"Sir, then let me... become stronger too. I need power, the power to stand shoulder to shoulder with you and protect this place."

"Okay, then... let's find a suitable place?"

Seele's cheeks flushed slightly as her gaze swept around before finally pointing to a meticulously maintained garden in the distance, its outline still discernible even on a winter night.

There seemed to be hardy plants in the garden, casting dappled shadows under the sparse lights and the occasional burst of fireworks.

"Over there..." she whispered, "There are lots of flower shadows... it should be a nice place."

Lin Hai looked in the direction she pointed. The garden was quiet and secluded, far from the hustle and bustle of the main street. It was indeed a suitable place to impart power in private.

He withdrew his gaze and looked deeply into Seele's eyes. "So, Seele, are you ready... to accept my affection?"

A blush rose on Seele's face, spreading all the way to her ears, but she did not avoid Lin Hai's gaze; instead, she bravely went to meet it.

"I've been prepared for this for a long time... I've dreamed of it."

Lin Hai and Seele emerged from the depths of the quiet garden, one after the other.

Seele's originally somewhat aloof face was now radiant, her eyes seemingly sparkling with starlight.

Their steps were light yet powerful.

She was like a flower on a snowfield, refreshed by sweet rain, radiating amazing vitality.

Lin Hai was also radiant, his aura becoming increasingly profound and restrained, reflecting the deep fusion between him and Seele.

It not only amplified the power of his Path of Elation, but also nourished his own very essence.

May our strength reach new heights!

The benefits Seele received were more direct, stemming from the feedback power of the Contract Lucky Star, which cleansed her entire body.

It dispelled her fatigue and allowed her to reach a new level in her understanding and application of Path!

Just as the two figures disappeared at the end of the path leading to the South City, a bewitching figure appeared silently like a ghost.

At the entrance to the garden where they had just stopped.

Phantylia took a light sniff; the subtle scent in the air had not yet completely dissipated.

A flicker of surprise crossed those eyes that had seen through the ways of the world, which quickly transformed into a complex and incomprehensible astonishment.

"What... crazy young people."

She muttered to herself and shook her head.

His tone carried a hint of disbelief, yet also a subtle trace of envy.

"To think that in this cold night garden... one could so perfectly enjoy life, so extravagantly squander the very essence of life..."

Lin Hai possessed a seemingly endless vitality.

And the way the women around him willingly, even tacitly, took turns accompanying him.

This fueled Phantylia's interest in the mysterious man, which grew wildly, and her desire to investigate intensified.

Lin Hai walked alone on the snow-covered path.

The boisterous celebrations have been left behind.

All around were the faint light reflected from the snow and the sound of my own footsteps.

However, this time alone did not last long.

At the fork in the road leading from the garden to the South City part of the city, a familiar figure stood quietly at the edge of the streetlight's glow.

It was as if they had been waiting for a long time.

It's Bronya.

Upon seeing Lin Hai, she didn't hesitate at all. Like a fledgling returning to its nest, she ran quickly, carrying with her the scent of wind and snow.

Then, with a light leap, she flew straight into Lin Hai's arms.

Lin Hai seemed to have anticipated this, smiling as he opened his arms and steadily caught the warm, soft body, holding her tightly in his embrace.

He lowered his head, his chin gently stroking the top of her cool hair, his tone filled with a doting smile.

"What? You weren't full after you ate in the bedroom?"

Bronya buried her burning cheeks in his firm chest, breathing in his reassuring scent.

"Mmm... I can't get enough of it, I can never get enough."

Lin Hai chuckled softly, tightening his grip on Lin Hai's arm.

"You greedy little thing... tonight, I'll have to feed you properly."

"Where... is it?"

Bronya tilted her head back.

Lin Hai looked around.

This is a secluded road.

In the stillness of the night, the clamor of the celebrations faded into the distance, leaving only the vast expanse of white snow covering the fields and paths.

Under the cool moonlight, it gleamed with a faint blue luster.

There was no one around, and all was quiet.

"Let's do it here."

Lin Hai's deep voice was exceptionally clear in the silent snowy night.

Before he could finish speaking, he lowered his head and captured Bronya's cool lips.

Bronya let out a soft moan, and instead of resisting, she warmly embraced him, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck.

The silence on the empty snowfield was broken.

The frigid air was ignited by this sudden burst of heat.

Temperatures are rising rapidly.

The moonlight elongated their tightly embracing shadows, casting them onto the pristine white snow.