You Have a New Job (Continued)

Tachibana Yuki spoke in a gentle, soothing voice, reaching out to lift Sirin's body and gently holding her in her arms.

Sirin wasn't fully awake yet, but her body instinctively wrapped around Tachibana Yuki's waist, breathing in the air from her chest.

It's sweet and very fragrant.

Anqi wasn't originally a particularly fussy person, because she wasn't from the upper class and didn't have the means. But now that she was, she naturally had the luxury to be particular. Her excellent physical attributes, coupled with the best clothes, cleaning products, and fragrances, allowed her to present herself in the most perfect form, inside and out.

This naturally includes body odor.

Anyway, Sirin really likes this scent; just having it around her nose makes her feel especially at ease.

Tachibana Yuki could feel the hot breath that Sirin was breathing on her chest. Her face flushed slightly, and then she smiled and said:

"Big sister, do you like it?"

"Like..."

Compared to the different delicacies every day, this taste is ten times, or even nine times, better.

Of course, only Sirin herself knows how much of this evaluation is based on the idea that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

"Hey? You're back? Where did you go in the middle of the night?!"

Once she came to her senses, Sirin's first reaction was to push Tachibana Yuki away and, hands on her hips, question her.

Her round, chubby face clearly expressed her dissatisfaction, or perhaps one could say resentment.

Tachibana Yuki smiled at her, took one of her hands, interlaced her fingers, and replied:

"This is just inserting another entity into North America, controlling both power and money. We need to step up our efforts to connect the economies of both sides! Shenzhou has Great Void Mountain, and Europe has Otto, so I can't be too obvious about it. But besides these two regions, I want to bring all the human resources in other lands under my control!"

"Oh..."

Sirin nodded, somewhat confused.

I don't quite understand.

However, for Sirin, there's no need to understand human affairs so thoroughly; she just needs to trust Anqi.

"Ugh... so sleepy... I haven't had enough sleep..."

"Is it because my older sister stayed up all night playing games again? I've already told you, even though my body can handle it, my mind gets tired too."

"I know! You're so long-winded!"

"Sniff sniff! By the way, did Big Sister not even take a bath?"

Lifting Sirin's pointed chin, which resembled white lotus petals, Tachibana Yuki sniffed her face and body, detecting a strange smell from various snack residues.

Sirin's expression froze, her lips twitched slightly, as if time had stopped.

"No... no! I washed it!"

"Lying isn't something a good child does, dear sister~~"

"I wasn't lying!"

"Okay, then, shall we wash it again?"

Tachibana Yuki wasn't bothered by the question of whether she had lied or not.

The weather was just too nice, the sun was shining, and on such a wonderful morning, shouldn't we do something good for our physical and mental health?

With a gentle and beautiful smile, she picked up the soft and cuddly Queen of Void.

"(っ°Д °;)っWait! What do you want to do!?"

Sirin was terrified and quickly grabbed the corner of the blanket, trying to break free from Tachibana Yuki's grasp.

But how could a quilt, like a rootless duckweed, possibly help Sirin?

Tachibana Yuki didn't go overboard with the bath; she only took a little over an hour.

An hour later, Sirin leaned softly against Tachibana Yuki, enjoying her tender feeding.

"Hehe, are you satisfied, my dear sister?"

"...abnormal!"

"Who can resist my adorable older sister? I can't bear to leave!"

"Hmph, I don't believe your words!"

As Sirin chewed on the fine food, she unconsciously said something she didn't mean.

Her Queen of the Void is so proud and aloof; she always has been.

Tachibana Yuki understands. But understanding is one thing, but this kind of prickly and dishonest reaction every time can be frustrating after a while.

Tachibana Yuki continued to feed Sirin the food as usual, satisfying her appetite, but she didn't say anything more.

After a long silence, Sirin felt slightly uneasy and turned her head to say:

Why aren't you saying anything? What are you thinking about?

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about whether I should find another thoughtful little maid for my older sister. After all, I'm sometimes too busy to go home, and I can't always rely on her to make do with snacks, can I?"

The ideal candidate would naturally be the human form of Benales, who is absolutely loyal and would definitely learn to do housework for her Queen of the Void.

Sirin frowned deeply and said unhappily:

"You're lying! I told you not to lie to me!"

"..."

Tachibana Yuki reluctantly curled the corners of her mouth and let out a soft sigh.

Sirin sat up straight, her expression turning serious, a hint of fierceness flashing in her eyes, and said:

"Have you run into some trouble? Tell me who it is!"

"There will always be troubles, but I have the ability to solve them, so you don't need to worry, big sister."

"What's wrong with you?"

"I'm... feeling a little unwell."

When dealing with a sensitive and stubborn girl like Sirin, it's best to be honest with her. This applies to any relationship; the self-deception and attempts to protect the relationship often accumulate into a torrent that overflows the dam.

Tachibana Yuki grasped Sirin's hand, interlacing her fingers, feeling the incredibly soft touch of her skin, and slowly said:

"We've been together for so long, but apart from the times when I deliberately pushed her during the adjustment period, I've never heard my older sister say 'I like you' once."

"Ha?"

"Is it strange? Big sister, I also need a sense of security. If I don't get a response, I'll be sad too."

"You... you... how could you suddenly..."

Since they met, Sirin had never seen Anqi so heartbroken.

This Thousand-Person Ruler, who calls herself the younger sister, has always seemed incredibly powerful, both in terms of intellect and strength, as if she could effortlessly solve any problem.

Does she feel sad? Does she feel uneasy?

Sirin bit her lip, at a loss. Her brain, which had been in energy-saving mode for a long time, struggled but made a decisive adjustment to performance mode.

'According to how it's portrayed in the anime, should I comfort her now? But how do I comfort her? I've never learned how!'

As Sirin's rationality gradually penetrated into the boundless blind spots of knowledge, sweat began to bead on her forehead.

Tachibana Yuki watched as Sirin's reactions shifted from astonishment to anxiety, then to contemplation, and finally to bewilderment. Her extremely amusing and adorable reactions made Yuki laugh, and she gently pecked Sirin's lips.

"Thank you, big sister, it's ready!"

As long as it's not a one-sided effort, there's no problem.

Sirin's upbringing was too unique, so Anqi wouldn't ask for too much; as long as Xilin had the intention, that was enough. As for anything more, there was plenty of time, Anqi believed that Xilin would change someday.

Sirin touched her lips, hesitatingly looking into Tachibana Yuki's smiling eyes:

"You're... alright?"

"Of course, as long as my older sister is by my side, I'm not afraid of anything."

Tachibana Yuki held Sirin's soft little hand and replied with a smile.

But is that really the case? Is it really that simple?

Sirin's eyes were blank, and a sense of unease began to grow in her heart.

Yes, the other person has always been so good to her, but she is always so cold and can't say a kind word. Isn't that a bit too much?

But what should we do?

Sirin couldn't understand it, which made her even more uneasy. Because Anqi was special; unlike Bella, she wasn't someone she created herself. She was also very powerful, far stronger than Sirin herself, the Herrscher of the Void. Even without her, she could live a good life.

Perhaps, they will live a better life.

'What if one day she gets tired of her and doesn't want an older sister who has no power and knows nothing anymore...?'

Sirin shivered, her face turning pale instantly, and she gripped Tachibana Yuki's hand tightly with nervousness.

"You... you are not allowed to leave me! That's an order!"

Then Sirin mentally slapped herself.

That's wrong. She shouldn't have said that, nor should she have used that attitude.

But Sirin really didn't know what to do. All she knew was to grip Tachibana Yuki's hand even tighter, as if grasping the only ray of sunshine in the icy snow.

"Oh dear, why are you crying, big sister?"

Tachibana Yuki was helpless. She could easily see Sirin's constantly changing emotions. After all, the Queen of Void had not learned to pretend or restrain herself.

Tachibana Yuki had to gently wipe away her tears, but even though the timing was wrong, she couldn't help but put the glistening teardrops on her fingertips into her own mouth to taste them.

"It's a little bitter, my dear sister."

"..."

"What are you worried about? Are you worried that I'll leave you? No, my dear sister, I love you so much~~"

"Don't lie to me... Occasionally, if necessary, you can lie a little. But you're not allowed to leave me!"

Sirin hasn't learned how to express her feelings gently; all she knows is this kind of outwardly strong but inwardly weak-willed assertiveness.

Tachibana Yuki laughed, a laugh that was far happier than if her plans had gone smoothly.

Then, she expressed her attitude through her actions.

"It... it just... just now..."

"Doesn't my older sister like it?"

"I... I didn't say that... ah... um..."

"Then leave it to me, my dear sister, you're so sweet~~"

When emotions run deep, one can only gently caress, slowly pluck, and tease; the enchanting beauty's eyes are like flowers glistening with dew, a subtle fragrance wafting across the face, a garden in full bloom.

In the heat of the moment, time slipped by unnoticed. But as everything calmed down, Sirin's anxiety gradually dissipated.

But Tachibana Yuki knew this was only temporary. To put Sirin completely at ease, she lovingly stroked her flushed, soft face, a captivating smile curving her lips, and said from the bottom of her heart:

"My dear sister, you know every one of my identities and every one of my plans. I handed you the hilt of the dagger, while the tip was pointed at my most fatal weakness. This is how I love you, my dear sister. If you were to reveal even the slightest secret, I would be doomed."

Although there was an element of her having complete control over everything about Sirin and not being afraid of her betrayal, if she didn't truly like her, how could Anqi be so honest with her?

"I won't let it slip!"

I won't let you get hurt! Absolutely not!

Sirin hugged Tachibana Yuki tightly and said with utmost seriousness and determination.

Tachibana Yuki's smile deepened, and she sighed contentedly, gently nibbling at Sirin's soft lips, saying:

"Then I'll do the same, I won't leave my older sister."

"Yes, you promised, you can't... you can't lie to me..."

Two loves left Sirin mentally exhausted, and she finally drifted off to sleep peacefully amidst her incoherent words.

Anqi was naturally in a wonderful mood.

For now, Sirin is the only haven where Anqi can shed most of her secrets and pretenses. She's willing to succumb to this place, but she also desperately hopes that Sirin will do the same for her. One-sided giving and possession might be true love, but that's not the kind of love Anqi wants.