Damn peasants, how dare you take my gem?

"Master, are you starting to miss your wives?"

"I didn't! I've only been gone a short time, how could I... Anqi! Who are your mistresses!?"

Fu Hua smiled politely, a thin vein throbbing on his forehead, and then chopped down with a hand chop.

'I've never seen you reject someone when you kiss them, you're such a hypocrite!'

Anqi muttered to herself, while simultaneously covering her head with her hands, blinking blankly with an innocent expression.

Fu Hua felt guilty about this.

"She's still a child. I've set a bad example. Not only did she have an affair with her best female friend, but she also had two of them—two sisters... No, I need to correct this. Anqi is still a naive and innocent child; I can't let her be corrupted!"

Having left Great Void Mountain and the alluring embrace of the Ji Lin sisters, Fu Hua finally began to realize the negative impact she had on Anqi. She took a deep breath, struggling to organize her thoughts, wanting to say something to Anqi before arriving, trying to win back her little apprentice's favor.

Unexpectedly, before she could speak, Anqi pointed out the window, her soft, childlike voice filled with a hint of excitement:

"Ah, it's Himeko!"

Fu Hua was momentarily speechless. Looking up, she saw that St. Freya's five-pointed star-shaped sea base was indeed right in front of her.

Seeing her little apprentice peering intently through the glass window, his crystal-clear purple eyes sparkling with excitement and joy, Fu Hua knew that her little apprentice wouldn't listen to anything she said now.

Sigh, let's talk about it next time.

"Himeko, Himeko!"

Anqi ran towards the beauty standing in the wind, eagerly opening her arms.

Himeko's wine-red hair fluttered in the wind, her perfectly proportioned body swaying naturally and elegantly, her pretty face bearing a faint smile, and her beautiful eyes radiating warmth.

Anqi noticed that Himeko had applied lipstick, a light red, glossy, and alluring color. She wondered if Himeko had dressed up specially to greet her.

Then, Anqi threw herself into Himeko's arms.

What came into Anqi's view was a huge snowball about to burst out, crowding together to form a ravine that made one want to fall into it, and the most eye-catching thing was undoubtedly the perfectly placed black mole next to the ravine, making one want to savor its flavor.

Unfortunately, while Himeko was completely open with Anqi, she was very sensitive to any further contact, especially after gradually realizing Anqi's feelings for her, she became even more careful about these boundaries.

Therefore, before Himeko lowered her guard, Anqi could only look on longingly at the little chocolates at the foot of the snow mountain, but could never reach them.

"Hiss!"

With a touch of regret, Anqi took a deep breath of the milky aroma and felt her life complete once again.

"Welcome back, Fu Hua. Thank you for taking good care of Anqi these past few days. And how long do you want to hold her, little one?"

Himeko naturally thanked Fu Hua with the attitude of a hostess, while pinching Anqi's cheek in her arms and saying with a smile.

Anqi then released Himeko's smooth and soft waist, raised her head, and revealed a clean and lovely happy smile.

Himeko carefully examined the girl in front of her. Hmm, she hadn't gained or lost weight; her fair and delicate face had a healthy blush, so she didn't seem hungry or tired. However, she wondered if it was just her imagination, but the girl seemed to have grown a little taller.

Himeko couldn't help but reach out and touch Anqi's head, looking at her with a mixture of relief and affection.

'They're growing up slowly.'

Perhaps it won't be long before we see the buds truly bloom, and it will surely be a breathtaking sight!

"Himeko, I miss you so much. Do you miss me too?"

Anqi hugged Himeko's waist again, greedily savoring the wonderful elasticity and inclusiveness of her broad bosom, and asked Himeko in a coquettish tone.

Himeko nodded helplessly.

"I miss you, I miss you so much, are you relieved now?"

"Um!"

"Those are just words to comfort you. In reality, I've been very busy lately and haven't had time to think about anything outside of work."

"Himeko!"

Anqi puffed out her cheeks, glared at Himeko with her almond-shaped eyes, and swayed and rubbed against her in a huff, expressing her dissatisfaction, but it sounded more like she was being coquettish.

Himeko fed him milk candy.

It has some effect, but only a little.

Himeko continued to feed him chocolate.

The results were remarkable; the Pokémon Anqi was completely captured!

So, when the three of them walked back, only Himeko and Fu Hua were chatting about their recent experiences, while Anqi was clinging to Himeko, happily enjoying the candy and the sweetness emanating from Himeko.

When the group's darling and class monitor returned home, the girls, who had been waiting for a long time, naturally welcomed them back in their own lively and enthusiastic ways.

After a sumptuous and exquisite dinner, in the long-awaited large bathroom, Anqi finally saw the familiar and ever-popular floating fat spheres.

"Ah, life~~" ×2

In the bath, Anqi, having enjoyed the view, leaned against Kiana's round body, while Anqi, holding Kiana in her arms, leaned against the edge of the pool. The two of them lay back at the same time, contentedly squinting and sighing.

Raiden Mei, supporting the increasingly large treasure chest with one hand and covering her mouth with the other, chuckled softly, oblivious to Bronya and Fu Hua's simultaneously darkening expressions. She simply smiled at the satisfied Kiana and Anqi:

"Are you two imitating Delta?"

"Huh?" ×2

The cat tilts its head, multiplied by two.

Raiden Mei couldn't help but chuckle, her delicate shoulders trembling slightly, her eyes shimmering.

So both cats stared wide-eyed—but Kiana was clearly drooling, while Anqi hid her feelings behind a blank, innocent expression, which no one could see through.

After bathing together amidst the fragrant flowers, Anqi originally intended to sleep with Himeko.

However, Kiana forcibly carried him out of the room.

"I'll borrow Anqi for one night. Himeko!"

Himeko, which had been reaching out to hold the door back, froze in mid-air as the door slammed shut. It trembled slightly.

What the hell? I finally get a good night's sleep!

Besides,

"I told you not to call me auntie!"

The sound of Himeko stomping her feet in frustration could be heard from inside the room.

She had become increasingly concerned about age, especially with titles that emphasized seniority, which made Himeko unable to tolerate and prone to outbursts of anger.

"Oh no! I blurted it out without thinking. Will Himeko come after me and beat me up?"

Kiana held Anqi with one hand and slammed her bedroom door shut with the other, then locked it again, just to be safe.

But this doesn't bring any sense of security.

For Valkyrie, the difference between a sturdy and soundproof wooden door and a piece of paper is not much. Even Kiana would sometimes accidentally tear it apart when she got excited, let alone an elite S-rank Valkyrie like Himeko.

Kiana pressed her ear against the door, and only after a long while, when she heard no sound from outside, did her fear of death slowly subside.

Then, I saw Anqi's resentful, dead fish eyes.

"Hahaha! I know you must miss Himeko terribly, but for the sake of our friendship, please forgive me. Besides, although I'm not as big as Himeko, all things considered, I'm definitely no worse than her!"

Kiana patted her chest confidently.

Anqi's resentment remained undiminished.

That's true; judging solely from its external features, Kiana is a perfect body pillow. However, can a mere Cabbage Worm like you match Himeko's adorable, slightly shy, conflicted yet alluring reaction?

Bah! You're a slug, a real shrimp head!

Kiana's voice lowered in pitch amidst Anqi's resentment, and she said weakly:

"At worst, I'll help you create an opportunity with Himeko next time?"

"Snort!"

Anqi let out a soft humming sound from her nose.

Kiana, experienced in handling people's hair, knew that Anqi had barely forgiven her, so she chuckled and said:

"Thank you for your magnanimity, Lady Anqi!"

"No need, I know what you're trying to do. I've basically gathered all the information, but are you sure you want to see it now?"

"... Actually, I was a little uneasy. My intuition told me it was bad news, and to be honest, I was a little scared."

Kiana lay down on the bed, hugged Anqi, and her voice became low.

Anqi arched her body upwards, moving to the same height as Kiana, then turned around and touched forehead to forehead and nose to nose with Kiana, gazing into Kiana's clear yet fragile blue eyes so close to hers.

"Well!"

Anqi sighed wearily, her eyes softening with tenderness and affection as she advised the still innocent and adorable white furball:

"You can think about it slowly. Right now, the situation is far more complicated than we initially imagined. Perhaps, once we get closer to the truth, you'll see that everything has changed. You'll find that the world is no longer beautiful, and those ordinary daily routines will be gone forever..."

"That sounds terrifying."

Kiana hugged Anqi tightly, trying to show her usual optimistic smile, but tears welled up in her eyes, and she sniffled.

She had a premonition that once she took this step, just as Anqi had said, everything would change.

"Hey, no matter what happens, I'm still here for you. So don't worry too much, I'm here for you!"

"Anqi, you're so kind. Why are you so good to me?"

"... I don't want to talk about it."

"Eh? Tell me! You really like me, don't you? Well, it's not surprising that someone as charming as me would attract you without you even realizing it! But unfortunately, I've already given my heart to Mei, Anqi, you can only be second!"

Kiana said with a narcissistic and confident air, as if she had suddenly regained her spirits.

Anqi's expression suddenly turned blank. She raised her head and bumped it against Kiana's forehead.

"It hurts!"

"I'm going to sleep, I'm sleepy."

"Oh."

Kiana nodded, looking aggrieved.

They lifted the covers, got into bed, and embraced each other again, their soft and warm bodies pressed tightly together.

Anqi didn't think much of it and quickly fell asleep.

Kiana kept her eyes open, her mind filled with a jumble of thoughts. After a long while, she gradually calmed down, listening to Anqi's breathing and smelling Anqi sweet scent.

Now, they share a secret and have made a promise to face it together.

That feeling of having to keep it a secret from the whole world, groping alone in the dark, is finally gone.

Just by confirming that she wasn't alone, Kiana felt much better, and she was able to regain the courage she had lost.

"If I take this step, everything will change. What about you, Anqi?"

After her chaotic thoughts settled down, Kiana remembered everything that Anqi had carried, and the truths that they had concealed. For Anqi, weren't those things enough to change everything?

Anqi wholeheartedly helped her and unhesitatingly chose to face the truth with her, yet she conspired with everyone else to deceive Anqi. Does this person deserve to be called a friend? Does she deserve Anqi's sincere treatment?

"Well..."

In the darkness, Kiana let out a confused and sorrowful sigh, and it was a long, long time before she finally fell asleep.

Chapter 183 Damn it, you scoundrel, how dare you take my gems?

As a pure Cabbage Worm, Kiana never considers any practical matters when both her head housekeeper Raiden Mei and her little housekeeper Anqi are around.

For example, on this rare sunny weekend, she ate until her belly was round and full early in the morning, then lay flat on the sofa, massaging her belly and burping.

"Hiccup! I feel like there's nothing left to strive for in life. I'll just stay like this until I die of old age."

Kiana, with a blissful expression, uttered a decadent declaration that made her friends and elders feel like they were having a stroke.

Anqi had just finished washing the dishes and came out carrying a fresh fruit platter. After setting the platter down, she put her hands on her hips, leaned forward, and stared blankly into Kiana's eyes.