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"... Would you like me to give you a massage?" Firefly asked Liu Bai with concern.

—Don't make that face!

It would give me both unnecessary guilt and pleasure!

... Although Acheron's methods were really clumsy.

However, Acheron seemed to realize that he had hurt Liu Bai, and since Liu Bai was "fragile," Acheron quickly became gentler.

"... Are you really okay? If you encounter any difficulties, don't try to tough it out."

Firefly felt that something was not quite right.

"I... I can actually help in some way."

"Really, no need. I'll be fine after a nap. I haven't slept all night. By the way, Firefly, when you go downstairs, tell the others that I'm catching up on sleep and that they don't need to call me for breakfast."

—Although Liu Bai actually went to sleep twice tonight.

What help can you offer now? Can you help correct Acheron's skills?

The gentle breaths and soft yet powerful pressure emanating from Acheron on his back were also stimulating Liu Bai.

... as if urging Liu Bai on.

"Okay, Liu Bai, you can sleep peacefully."

Firefly couldn't figure out where this strange feeling came from for a long time, and since Liu Bai had already said so much, Firefly could only close the door from the outside.

Goodnight, Liu Bai ~

As soon as Firefly finished speaking and the door closed, Acheron exerted force from behind and sat directly on Liu Bai's lap.

So all you have to do is bend down...

Seven o'clock.

"Good morning, Miss Acheron."

"Good morning." Acheron, dressed in casual clothes, responded to the greetings from the others in his usual indifferent manner.

"... Miss Acheron is in a particularly good mood today?"

Firefly looked at Acheron with some suspicion.

Hmm... an unfounded hostility stemming from a woman's intuition.

In addition, Acheron always wears pajamas whenever possible, so the sudden change into casual clothes...

"I'm going out with my husband today."

"Oh, is it time to decide on something regarding the Herrscher of Dominion?"

Cocoilia picked up the conversation.

Acheron nodded.

"Then we'll probably go too..." Sara glanced at Acheron indifferently.

I have a feeling that there's something wrong with this person, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

"Lord Shadow should be able to help change the weather... of course, at most it will just be thunderstorms."

Ying, who was eating, looked up with a blank expression.

"There's a saying about magic, and there's a saying about technology," Kitsune Saiguu said calmly from the side. "In short..."

"We have received so much kindness here; it is time for us to repay it."

For a fleeting moment, Miyuki Chiyo revealed a ferocious yet alluring demonic appearance, before returning to normal.

"Now we're just waiting for Lord Liu Bai to wake up. Honestly, Lord Liu Bai didn't sleep a wink last night. As a leader, he's really acting recklessly."

Kujou Sara sent a message in the middle of the night that summoned Liu Bai, so they all assumed that Liu Bai hadn't slept all night.

In fact, Liu Bai didn't lack sleep at all last night—though he might have been a little sleep-deprived this morning.

Acheron calmly ate the rice, as if nothing had anything to do with her.

Ah, the feeling of desire...

Even after calming down, Acheron was still thinking about what had happened before.

That feeling of fullness... it's a terrible drug.

However, for Acheron, suppressing this "addictive" desire under normal circumstances is easy.

Moreover, she was unsure whether continuing her "indulgence" would one day "shatter" Liu Bai.

At least today, she felt the weight of the phrase "insatiable greed" for the first time in a long time.

If we let our desires continue to burn, they will likely consume her and Liu Bai together.

But the only thing that is certain is...

"... Is there something you need, Miss Acheron?"

"Firefly, I think I understand what you're thinking."

"Huh? Why are you suddenly bringing this up?" Firefly looked completely bewildered.

Seeing this, Acheron said nothing more and simply shook his head casually.

The meaning of this kind of life... isn't bad.

The real flames have begun to burn, and Acheron has long felt the meaning of "normal" existence.

Moreover, Liu Bai did not reject her; his final question was, "Acheron, when do you think I will no longer be fragile?"

According to Acheron's opinion... Liu Bai at the Shadow level would not be a fragile item.

(I feel like you'll be able to do it soon, sir...) Acheron smiled slightly.

Acheron's reaction continued to leave Firefly bewildered, and her sense of unease grew even stronger.

No, what do you mean by that? Can you explain it to me more clearly?

Completely unable to understand what the other person means, yet feeling that this matter is very relevant to me... this feeling is truly uncomfortable.

"Little Gui?"

"What?"

Guinaifen, who had been called, turned her head and looked at Firefly with a puzzled expression.

"... No, it's nothing." Firefly shook her head as she looked at Guinaifen.

Guinaifen seemed oblivious to everything, as if her words were futile.

I really envy Guinaifen's carefree life.

Whether it was a warrior's intuition or a young girl's intuition, Firefly felt as if she had overlooked something today.

However, in reality...

(No, something doesn't seem right! There was no one in Acheron's room when I woke up!)

Guinaifen was only trying to appear calm, but her mind was already starting to explode.

Guinaifen got up around five o'clock. When she got up, she made a point of going to Acheron's room to take a look—she didn't go to Liu Bai's room to avoid the awkwardness of facing him.

Seeing Acheron in Acheron's room and seeing Acheron in Liu Bai's room are two different things.

There's really nothing embarrassing about the former.

And then there's the fact that Acheron came down from upstairs—he couldn't have gone into the wrong room again, could he?

The rooms now have room numbers!

In addition, Kujou Sara and the others did not tell Guinaifen about Liu Bai —they didn't need to tell outsiders about their own thoughts on Liu Bai, so they were all quietly cooking.

Guinaifen didn't know Liu Bai had returned until Firefly informed her.

After the Firefly came down to deliver the message, Guinaifen had a very ominous premonition.

She's already incredibly strong that she hasn't suddenly gone black.

(To put it positively, the Boss Liu is a decent person, and with his small frame, he probably wouldn't do anything with Miss Acheron who has taken the drug, right? Besides... there's no rule that says Acheron has to go back to her room.)

Guinaifen was trying to convince herself not to overthink things.

In contrast, Kujou Sara was much calmer—because of the information gap, Kujou Sara genuinely believed that Acheron had returned and Liu Bai was asleep.

Furthermore... even if she knew, Kujou Sara would definitely have a reaction, but it wouldn't be that strong.

As long as it doesn't interfere with important matters, Kujou Sara will at most offer a few words of advice to Liu Bai in private.

As for my wife, I really don't care... I'm so sorry, Sara don't have the idea of meddling in other people's private affairs. This little thing isn't worth discussing on the table.

Moreover, Kujou Sara... no, it could even be said that the entire Narukami Group doesn't care about monogamy, polygamy, or monogamy with concubines.

After all, it comes from feudalism, and even the current "Shogun's Office" is still a monarchy, only the lower levels have been opened up.

Well, if he had multiple concubines, he would still care about the position of "wife," but judging from Liu Bai's observation, he is quite responsible, and the probability of him having multiple concubines is not high—moreover, Liu Bai would not do something like having multiple concubines, which would be unfair to everyone.

Guinaifen was completely unaware that she and her new "best friend" Sara had huge ideological differences.

If Guinaifen knew... well, if she knew, maybe her thinking would just go downhill?

After all, so many people don't care, and Liu Bai's status is by no means low. As long as they share this point, Guinaifen will most likely have a mental breakdown and then discover that there's plenty of room for maneuver.

Chapter 154 This thing also has a favorability rating?

"Hiss... Acheron really isn't good at this."

Liu Bai got off the bed in pain all over and tidied himself up.

Although Acheron took off his clothes, the movements were not rough; he didn't tear or rip them off. Instead, he folded them neatly and placed them at the foot of the bed—though there were some marks from being pressed down.

... Maybe I should change my clothes.

Liu Bai thought it best to wash these clothes.

After changing his clothes, Liu Bai glanced at the time.

10 o'clock.

Good.

After tidying up, Liu Bai went downstairs.

Downstairs, having shed her heavy twelve-layered kimono and donned light military attire, with a sword and a naginata beside her Miyuki Chiyo looked impatient.

"Lord Liu Bai, when shall we set out?"

Miyuki Chiyo seemed rather impatient.

"Although it is a rematch after hundreds of years, Chiyo will definitely not disappoint you."

"... Didn't anyone tell you it was nighttime?" Shiro looked at Miyuki Chiyo with a puzzled expression.

"...What?"

Miyuki Chiyo looked somewhat confused.

"Nighttime? A night raid? Nobody told me that!"

"So you're all that excited?" Bai asked with a puzzled look.

"Didn't anyone even tell you the battle plan? For example... Kitsune Saiguu?"

Miyuki Chiyo's expression stiffened, and she silently nodded.

"... I'll skin Kitsune Saiguu alive in a bit." Miyuki Chiyo revealed a very elegant "sneer." "But since we're on the topic, could you tell me your battle plan?"

"Today, the Sky Dome Zone will conduct artificial snowfall, and then all of us will split into five groups to capture the Herrscher. It's a clear and straightforward battle plan, isn't it?"

"I see..." Miyuki Chiyo nodded. The plan was indeed very simple and clear. "Besides us, who else will participate in the war? Although I think we have enough people."

"The Chamber of Commerce and we are responsible for the arrests, while Schicksal and Gray Serpent are responsible for riot control in the urban area."

Yelan also wanted to capture a Herrscher of Dominion. Although Liu Bai had a relatively safe method for capturing one, if Liu Bai captured one, it would definitely be supplied to World Serpent in a limited way.

Although the two sides have a good relationship, they still want to settle accounts clearly so as not to make things too awkward.