Scáthach raised her brows and shot Fu Yuan a coquettish glare, then walked past him.
Leaving behind a fragrant breeze tinged with fresh moisture, Scáthach entered the room. Fu Yuan followed her inside and shut the door.
Scáthach's room had originally been a guest room, with furnishings identical to the other guest rooms, yet a strange fragrance lingered within.
The scent was not overpowering, but light and elegant, making one feel refreshed and at ease.
Having interacted with Scáthach many times, Fu Yuan could say with certainty that it was the subtle fragrance of the Queen of the Land of Shadows.
Sitting on the bed, Scáthach said to Fu Yuan, "Come over. Why are you standing there like an idiot?"
"Mm." Fu Yuan walked over and, at Scáthach's gesture, sat on the bed where she had been resting. Since they were rather close, he could smell her scent, along with the fresh moisture lingering after her bath.
That delicate fragrance mingled with the fresh dampness, making Fu Yuan's heart beat slightly faster.
Though Fu Yuan tried his best to steady his heartbeat, even the slightest change could not escape Scáthach's senses. She glanced at him with a faint smile and said, "Give me your hand. Let me take a look."
"Mm." Fu Yuan extended his right hand, the one bearing the Command Seals, toward Scáthach. To distract himself, he asked, "Scáthach, why did we have to come back to your room to look at the Command Seals? We could have done it outside in the living room."
"There are too many people in the living room, and Irisviel would definitely ask question after question like a curious child. That's why I had you come back to my room with me." As she spoke, Scáthach took hold of Fu Yuan's right