Anne After Growing Up

After putting on her undergarments, the maids came forward carrying Anne's little dress. Lu Xing glanced at it a few times, then flipped through it with his hands. Helplessly rubbing his forehead, he asked, "Do you have anything that isn't a dress? Something more like men's clothing."

"You... you're a man?!"

Catherine's expression finally changed. She looked as though she had been frightened, utterly shocked.

Why would a man's soul choose to invade Anne?

The surrounding maids secretly glanced up, then lowered their heads again, not daring to say anything.

Lu Xing sighed. "How many times do I have to say it? I'm Anne! Is Anne a man?"

Catherine's lips trembled a few times. "I-I'm going to tell Madam! I'll invite the Holy Maiden to the Northern Territory and have her drive out you evil demon!"

Lu Xing shot her a glance and declared righteously with Anne's adorable little face, "The Goddess's radiance shines upon the Northern Territory!"

"..."

Catherine finally conceded.

The "evil demon" occupying Anne's body before her was someone who had once been watched over by the Holy Light Goddess. Not only was it impossible for the Holy Maiden to come to the Northern Territory, but even if she truly came, she would have to take the initiative to befriend Anne again.

"Honored Miss Anne." Catherine took a step back and curtsied to her. "The Goddess watches over you."

The maids curtsied as well, repeating the same words as Catherine.

Lu Xing could not help laughing. Anne had not written nonsense; that phrase really worked!

"So, are there any other clothes?"

If possible, he did not want to wear a dress, especially the sparkling little dresses that noble girls like Anne loved to wear. Beneath the dress were white stockings with magical patterns, pure and immaculate yet carrying a hint of temptation, while the little shoes were glittering crystal slippers.

Making a male college student like Lu Xing wear that was truly difficult for him. Not everyone liked being a femboy.

Though after Lu Xing put them on, he would be... a girl?

Catherine fell silent for a while before saying, "Anne is going to Ancient Elven Language Class later, so this formal outfit was prepared for her. If you are not going to class, then I can change you into something else."

"But you have to promise me something." She stated her condition. "When changing clothes, you are not allowed to open your eyes and look at Miss Anne!"

Lu Xing was not a pervert who insisted on looking at Anne's fair, slender body, but Anne had said in her letter that she did not care much if he looked. How could a head maid dare to bargain with him?

"I refuse."

Lu Xing said leisurely, "I'm Anne. I can look however I want!"

"Then wear the dress!" Catherine immediately retorted. She had clearly rehearsed Lu Xing's answer in her mind.

"Dear Catherine."

Lu Xing smiled. It was not Anne's usual adorable, happy smile, but like a little demon from hell who had forsaken the gods. "You wouldn't want Anne to embarrass herself because she isn't familiar with dresses, would you?"

The surroundings fell silent. The maids secretly looked at Catherine, then secretly looked at Miss Anne.

Anne was very adorable. Even while threatening Catherine like this, she still gave off the cute, mischievous air of a little demon.

Though everyone knew that the person before them was not Anne, but a man.

After a moment of silence, Catherine seemed to find a way to deal with him. With a blank expression, she said, "Are you sure Miss Anne would allow you to do this?"

"Why wouldn't she?" Lu Xing asked in return.

"Ancient Elves were among the first living beings created in the world and symbols of nobility and elegance. Even the elves of today imitate them. For Ancient Elven Language Class, Anne always wore formal clothes. If you do not want to wear them, then I suggest you do not attend class!"

"To avoid embarrassing yourself in class!"

Catherine added coldly.

Lu Xing thought for a while. He remembered that his beginner experience mission required him to fully experience a day as a Noble Lady in Anne's identity and receive a score of sixty.

If he avoided Ancient Elven Language Class, then the other classes—magic, alchemy, etiquette, horseback riding, and so on—probably would not be much easier.

"Fine, I'll wear it."

Lu Xing compromised, then added, "But you have to tell me what classes I have today. Also, what is the etiquette for class?"

Each side took a step back. If Catherine did not want the Anne before her to embarrass herself, she had no choice but to help him.

"Miss Anne does not have Ancient Elven Language Class every day. Mr. Noi traveled to the Northern Territory, and only then did Madam invite him to give Anne several lessons."

Catherine explained, "As for etiquette, I'll explain it after you are dressed."

"Fine."

Lu Xing cooperated with them.

One beautiful, gorgeous garment after another was put onto him. Perhaps because she knew his taste was different, Catherine did not let Lu Xing choose his jewelry this time and selected it herself.

Once the clothes and jewelry were all on, and his hair had been braided, Lu Xing stood before the mirror and admired Anne's beauty once more.

Anne's formal dress was pale gold, with three layers of skirt. It was made from something similar to chiffon from Earth, paired with crystal ornaments, metallic threads, gauze, cotton, fabric, and other decorations. More than a dozen materials interwove together to create this beautiful, dazzling dress.

"Gloves." Catherine's tone softened considerably, perhaps because Lu Xing now resembled the Anne in her memories.

Though only in appearance.

The maids brought out two white gloves patterned with designs, lifted Miss Anne's slender hands, and carefully put them on her.

Lu Xing looked into the mirror again, and his heart nearly melted.

Though they came from different worlds and were of different genders, beauty was universal. At that moment, Miss Anne was like a noble little princess. Her golden dress complemented her long hair, while the white patterned gloves made her appear elegant and exquisite. She was incomparably beautiful and adorable.

What made Lu Xing's imagination run even wilder was that he had seen Anne without any clothes...

"The clothes are on. What about the etiquette?"

Lu Xing calmed down. Looking at Anne in the mirror, he asked Catherine, "Tell me the etiquette for class and greetings. How did Anne usually do things?"

Catherine also looked at Anne in the mirror and said blandly, "If it were Miss Anne, she would lift her skirt and spin around, admire herself in the mirror, praise the maids for their excellent work, then go happily to see Madam and show off how beautiful her outfit was."

Very Anne. Lively and adorable Anne.

Lu Xing took a deep breath and asked again, "How do I lift the skirt?"

"..."

The many maids did not dare speak. They lowered their heads and held back their laughter.

Catherine's expression seemed to twitch as well. After a long while, she finally maintained her calm expression, reached out, took Lu Xing's hand, guided him to the edge of the second layer of the skirt, and personally instructed him:

"You do not need to actually lift the skirt. Just pinch it slightly and assume an elegant posture. Only a long dress that covers the feet needs to have its skirt lifted. Also, remember not to run quickly when going downstairs. Even if you are wearing a short skirt or trousers..."

Lu Xing adopted the same seriousness he used when studying at school. With Anne's slender little hand, he pinched the golden skirt, turned once, then looked into the mirror and revealed a smile.

The smile on Anne's little face was very adorable.

"How was that?" he asked Catherine.

"You resemble her by thirty percent."

Catherine said coldly, "After all, you are using Miss Anne's body."

Lu Xing smiled. "Anne has grown up. Right, I'm Anne after growing up!"

With that, he stepped away from the dressing table. "Let's go have breakfast and get to class early!"

"Even Anne after growing up would not forget to thank the maids who served her."

Catherine's voice came from behind him.

Lu Xing stopped, turned around, pinched his skirt, and bowed to them. "Anne thanks everyone."

The young maids were frightened and hurriedly returned the gesture, saying there was no need for that.

"A noble young lady must not bow to maids! You only need to praise their work."

Catherine corrected him again.

Lu Xing pretended not to hear her and walked out of the bedroom in his crystal slippers, once again admiring the decor within Duke's Castle in this Magic World.