After using cameras and a studio to talk the Rainbow Troupe group into leaving, Fang Zheng finally got some peace and quiet. He took Illya to Almori Village, located in eastern Crossbell.
It was already dusk. Under the crimson glow of the setting sun, the flower fields outside Almori Village presented an incomparably beautiful scene. Multicolored blossoms swayed in the wind, and the endless fields looked especially eye-catching beneath the sunset.
"Wow..."
Illya rested both hands on the railing and gazed at the flower fields before her, sighing in admiration.
"It's so beautiful, MASTER. This sea of flowers is really beautiful!"
"So? Did you have fun today?"
"Mm!!"
In response to Fang Zheng's question, Illya nodded vigorously.
"I had so much fun. Being able to go out with MASTER and play everywhere... I was really, really happy!"
"Hehe, actually, I still have a gift for you."
"A gift?!"
At those words, Illya's eyes immediately shone with pure, innocent anticipation.
"Really, MASTER?"
"Of course. It's a gift that suits you perfectly. Let's head back to the inn first."
"Okay!"
Illya nodded happily and looked at Fang Zheng with a radiant smile.
"I'm really looking forward to MASTER's gift! No matter what MASTER gives me, I'll be happy!"
Her words still rang in the air.
Yet when Illya followed Fang Zheng back to their room at the inn and eagerly opened the gift box on the table, her smile immediately froze.
"Um... MASTER? What is this?"
"Clothes. They suit you very well, Illya. They're very cute."
"Uh... yes, they are cute..."
Staring at the clothes in the gift box, Illya's expression became somewhat complicated.
"If that's the case, why not put them on and let me see? I'm sure Illya would look cute in anything!"
"Ugh... okay..."
Faced with Fang Zheng's request,