Wow, You Boys' Minds Are So Dark

... Thunder, are you referring to the sea of lightning unleashed by Ying?

However, this is indeed very much Kirara.

Liu Bai glanced around. The thunder had stopped, and Kujou and the others had arrived.

Firefly: "..."

Firefly silently reached into her pocket.

Then, as if he had made up his mind, he took a deep breath and walked up to Liu Bai.

"Liu Bai—!"

Firefly's loud shout drew everyone's attention.

Then, Firefly bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle with utmost sincerity, took something out of her pocket, and handed it over.

This scene made even the shadowy figure who had just beaten Kitsune Saiguu black and blue stop, and Kujou Sara's steps became heavy.

Masaka—!

This momentum...

Could it be Firefly...?

"Please! Please let me hypnotize you once—!"

Chapter 204 Wow, you boys have such dark hearts!

"Firefly, I..."

After a brief moment of thought, Liu Bai, who was about to respond to Firefly, suddenly got stuck.

Wait a minute, what does "Please let me hypnotize you once" mean?

The answer that was still being prepared was immediately abandoned.

Wait a minute, shouldn't the line at this point be something like, "Please go out with me!"?

The shadowy figure beside him and the newly arrived Kujou Sara clearly showed expressions of relief.

"Firefly?"

"I'm here." Firefly carefully raised her head.

"What did you just say?"

"... Please let me hypnotize you once," Firefly repeated cautiously. "Is this request... is it really a bit unreasonable?"

"..."

It's more accurate to say they were too humble.

Firefly opened her arms, and Liu Bai saw what Firefly was holding.

A Disposable Hypnosis Pocket Watch.

When did the Firefly take them?

Liu Bai tried to recall, but had no recollection whatsoever—well, he generally didn't pay much attention to things that were more about fun than practicality.

What's more, he had previously cleared out his inventory to make time-stop watches.

"Hypnosis..." Kitsune Saiguu, with dark circles under her eyes, showed a curious expression—then the shadow riding on her punched her again.

You stinky fox, don't even think about causing trouble!

In fact, only Acheron, Firefly, and Guinaifen had ever seen the hypnotic pocket watch. The people present were all curious about the so-called "hypnosis" and the pocket watch in Firefly's hand.

As for Firefly... well, although she took the pocket watch intending to do something bad, she didn't have the chance.

As for truly dangerous items, only the Elixir of Love was kept by Liu Bai in the Deathless Ranch, Time-Stop Pocket Watch was practically always with him.

Hypnotic pocket watches are far less dangerous than real dangerous items. Firefly impulsively picked one up, and then never found a chance to use it.

This time, when Firefly saw Ying's performance, she couldn't hold back any longer.

Since my identity has already been revealed, I don't mind being even more direct!

"... Okay, sure."

Anyway, this thing normally only lasts for ten minutes, and Firefly doesn't have the Void Blessing that amplifies negative effects like I do.

Firefly showed a surprised expression after receiving Liu Bai's permission.

"Is it really okay?" Kamisato Ayaka tugged at Kujou Sara's sleeve.

After the two got to know each other under the same roof, they were no longer as distant as before.

"I have a bad feeling."

"It's alright, a group of us are here keeping watch."

Kujou Sara glanced around and answered softly.

Now, Inazuma surrounds Liu Bai!

If Firefly were to do anything too outrageous, they could stop them.

"Then, Liu Bai, please keep an eye on this pocket watch."

Firefly took a deep breath, revealing a sacred expression as if participating in a ceremony, and slowly shook the pocket watch in her hand.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5...

[Entered...]

The system's voice had barely sounded when Liu Bai's consciousness was already in a state of chaos.

As the pocket watch shattered, Firefly looked at Liu Bai, whose eyes were lifeless, and cautiously reached out her hand and waved.

"Liu Bai... Liu Bai?"

There was absolutely no response.

"Lord Liu Bai, what's wrong..." Sara approached Liu Bai, who was clearly acting strangely.

So-called hypnosis... does it really refer to the kind of hypnosis that has been demonized?

Clearly, as a member of the younger generation, Kujou Sara immediately grasped the meaning of hypnosis.

"Liu Bai, extend your hand." Firefly gave Liu Bai the order very carefully.

Liu Bai obediently extended his hand, and Firefly reached out and grasped it.

There were no calluses left from using the knife, and it was as warm as she had imagined.

"... Liu Bai, stay close to me."

Firefly looked around and felt deeply uncomfortable.

There are just too many "outsiders" here.

Kujou Sara Kamisato Ayaka Sura Chiyo: "..."

For a moment, the women were unsure whether they should stop it.

They should stop it. Liu Bai-qin agreed to this, and they all heard it. They can't just try to sabotage it.

But if we don't stop it... we can't let the current Firefly run rampant against Liu Bai either.

Firefly didn't care about the inner turmoil of Inazuma and the others, and ran home with Liu Bai.

It has to be said that the fact that Firefly was holding Liu Bai was quite eye-catching—undoubtedly a rare event.

As for whether Liu Bai himself was acting strangely, few people noticed.

Guinaifen: "... Sister Acheron, that?"

Guinaifen, who was fishing with Acheron and preparing dinner, glanced sideways at the two people who entered the house.

Those two seem a bit odd, don't they?

"Fine."

Acheron seemed indifferent.

Acheron could tell at a glance that Liu Bai was under hypnosis, but... that hypnosis was too easy to break free from.

The only thing that helped him break free from hypnosis was when Liu Bai asked him, "Are you directionally challenged?"

What should one care about in this kind of hypnosis?

However, Guinaifen could not understand Acheron's indifference at all.

"..."

If you can fight, of course you'll be fine! You could even snatch Liu Bai back if you forcibly abducted an innocent young man!

Guinaifen couldn't care less about fishing anymore. She threw down her fishing rod, turned her head, and just then saw Inazuma's group following behind her.

Kujou Sara and Guinaifen exchanged glances, and the best friends instantly reached a consensus.

"Weren't you guys sparring? How did it turn out like this?"

Guinaifen didn't realize she was being hypnotized, but that didn't stop her from realizing something was very wrong.

If Firefly can hold Liu Bai's hand, won't she end up sleeping with him?

"Hmm... it's a bit complicated, let's talk as we walk." Sara waved her hand.

Guinaifen also joined the Inazuma army, and then listened to Kujou Sara explain the situation.

After hearing Firefly confess her feelings about hypnosis, Guinaifen breathed a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness.

She sensed it when Liu Bai played with her hair last night; Liu Bai was actually quite serious in some ways, and genuinely prepared to take responsibility.

She was really not prepared, so she avoided the fight last night, but if she hadn't run away, Liu Bai probably wouldn't have either.

If Firefly had hit the ball straight at him, Liu Bai might have actually answered.

Fortunately, no matter how infamous Sam the Stellaron Hunters is, he's a coward when it comes to love.

Well, she ran away because she had a girlish heart, Firefly ran away because Firefly was a coward.

That's it!

"In short, we cannot let Firefly lay hands on Lord Liu Bai like that."

Kujou Sara and even the Inazuma Group have a very clear goal: not to obstruct, but not to cross the line—this is not a difficult question to consider.

After being confused at first, they chose this compromise.

As for Firefly... Firefly leading Liu Bai must be heading back to their room.

Just like a puppy that has found something fun, it is definitely afraid that someone will take it away, so it will take it back to its room to protect it.

—In fact, a simp is indeed a type of dog.

—And if it were outside, although no one would forcibly take it from her, there would definitely be someone watching Firefly to prevent her from crossing the line in the slightest.

They're not in the right to eavesdrop now, but at least they're allowed to slightly overstep their Firefly.

Guinaifen quickly understood Kujou Sara's idea and nodded repeatedly.

That's an absolutely brilliant idea, what more can I say, let's get on board!

"Mr. Liu, Liu Bai, please sit down."

Sharing a room with Liu Bai... or rather, my own room.

Firefly now wants to pounce on Liu Bai.

With more and more people in the family, Firefly now hardly has any chance to change the blankets, not to mention that neither side of Liu Bai's room is easy to deal with.

Kafka goes without saying, she's a bad woman.

Pellervy's words... the identity of "daughter" is somewhat delicate, and Firefly doesn't know whether she should take it seriously.

No, I must be patient... I must be patient.