Chapter 79
If you're still scared, you can... hold my hand.
The man beside him said in a deep voice.
Losweiser paused for a moment, then closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled.
"Bring it here."
Leon was taken aback. "What?"
"Hands."
"Okay, okay."
There was a commotion under the blanket, and Leon reached his hand over.
Losweiser also brought her hand over.
But something seems... off?
Leon threw back the covers, raised his hand, and complained, "Where do you get a sense of security from holding just your little finger?"
Losweiser blushed. "Then how do I hold it—"
"Duh, hold it like that."
Having said that, Leon inserted five fingers between Losweiser's fingers.
Holding hands, a sense of security instantly surges.
Huh? I feel like you guys haven't been putting in enough effort these past few days, so I'll stop here.
Chapter 74 I (Part 1) Qi Ba Ling Qi Lu ①: 74 Hand in hand, forever (5k words)
Hand in hand, forever.
Losweiser's feelings were somewhat complicated at this moment.
On one hand, there was the lingering fear of being frightened by the spider;
On one hand, Leon suddenly grabbed her hand, leaving her somewhat at a loss.
However, if we were to describe this so-called "feeling lost" in more detail, it would probably be... shyness?
Although I'm reluctant to admit it, my flushed and hot face is the strongest proof of my feelings.
So... should I continue to enjoy this innocent shyness, or... let go of Leon's hand and pretend nothing happened?
Losweiser took a deep breath unconsciously as she pondered.
But this action made Leon mistakenly think that she was still afraid, so he gripped her hand even tighter.
Like an electric current, it spread from Losweiser's palm to her fingertips, a tingling sensation that made her unconsciously respond to Leon with more force.
From interlocking fingers to holding hands tightly, it doesn't seem so... awkward, does it?
Losweiser thought.
After a brief hesitation, she completely dismissed the idea of "letting go and pretending nothing happened."
What happened?
She, the Silver Dragon Queen, is decisive and responsible, and has never pretended that nothing has ever happened.
What's so embarrassing about holding hands?
Let's take each other's hands.
This reason was absolutely perfect, Losweiser thought to herself, giving herself a silent thumbs up.
"Thinking back to the last time we held hands—"
Leon, who was standing to the side, gazed at the ceiling and said slowly.
Losweiser turned her head to look at him, her silver eyes filled with expectation.
"It was the same as last time."
The expectant look in their eyes instantly turned into silence.
Hearing your words is like hearing a profound truth.
"It was the first time I went for a walk with you," Losweiser added.
"I know, I just want you to say it yourself." Phosphorus
Losweiser sighed. "Yeah, I said it, and then what?"
Leon shook his head and asked again, "Why are your hands always so cold?"
"I'm naturally prone to feeling cold." (Sigh)
"He's lived for over two hundred years and still hasn't been cured?" (Neighbor)
"It's incurable; I've already said it's congenital." Jiu
"Oh." (3)
"Mmm." Liu
Leon: "Your hands are sweaty." (9)
Losweiser: "It's you."
Leon: "No, it must be you. Holding your hand is such a small thing that it doesn't make me so nervous that I sweat."
Losweiser: "Hmph, you must be sweating buckets by now, don't be so stubborn."
Leon glanced at Losweiser's chest. "Your Dragon Mark didn't even light up, which proves I didn't take it seriously at all."
"Oh, no one would think that way just because someone holds hands with another child, right? What innocent little boy? Besides, your Dragon Mark hasn't even lit up—"
Before he finished speaking, a faint purple light began to flicker under the blanket on Leon's side.
Losweiser panicked, "No, impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"Oh my, Your Majesty, are you flustered? Holding my hand is something that can easily make your heart flutter, isn't it?" Leon said smugly.
Losweiser's eyes flickered slightly, and after a brief moment of panic, she immediately noticed something amiss.
Losweiser kicked off the blankets, revealing Leon's chest.
In his other hand, he was holding the purple ambient light she had just used to scare him, which he was using to imitate the light of Dragon Mark.
Losweiser narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing Leon.
Leon's smile turned from smug to embarrassed.
He sheepishly tossed the ambient light onto the floor. "Would you believe me if I said it just came to me by itself?"
Losweiser said sarcastically, "I believe you, I believe whatever you say."
"My wife, you're so good to me~"
"Stop being a jerk, you idiot!"
But no matter how clever they were or how much they bickered, their hands never separated.
They held each other tightly.
Gradually, the pulse in Losweiser's palm, which had been throbbing noticeably from being frightened by the spider, calmed down.
The two people no longer deliberately used a lot of force when they held hands; it became much more natural.
This natural, relaxed state is the most comfortable.
Otherwise, the Dragon Queen's strength is really too great. If she keeps gripping him like that, Leon might have to wear a cast tomorrow.
But the night is still very long.
Neither of them felt sleepy.
After exchanging a few jokes, I started to get a little bored.
"Hey." Leon's tone became more serious.
"What."
"Your criteria for choosing a partner..."
"It's fake, it's been over a hundred years, don't take it seriously."
"Oh, so what are your current standards?"
"I don't have a standard right now."
As she said this, Leon could clearly feel her fingers twitch slightly.
Leon didn't know what this subtle gesture meant.
But based on his understanding of this Dragon Queen... her words just now probably weren't entirely sincere, were they?
Hmm, that's strange. What does truth or falsehood have to do with Leon?
Why does he care about Losweiser's criteria for choosing a partner?
They must have been so bored tonight, unable to fall asleep, and had run out of things to talk about that they started talking about this.
Yes, it must be.
This excuse was perfect, Leon silently gave himself a thumbs up in his mind.
The couple were remarkably similar in their ability to deceive themselves.
They all love to give themselves a thumbs up for the 'perfect reasons' they come up with.
When can you two share your inner thoughts? And maybe the other person can like or comment?
Leon let out a long sigh and tried to relax.
Losweiser glanced at him and asked, "Why are you sighing?"
"Huh? No, I just want to relax and fall asleep early."
"Um..."
Their hands were still clasped together in bed, but maintaining the same position for so long inevitably caused their fingers to go numb.
Leon tried to move his thumb, but this unintentional action inadvertently created the illusion that he was gently stroking the back of Losweiser's hand.
Losweiser unconsciously gripped the hem of her skirt with her other hand.
This guy... if you're going to hold hands, just hold hands... but stop touching me like that!
You, a prisoner, dare to touch your master?
Then I'll touch you too!
Losweiser also moved her fingers, her warm and smooth fingertips brushing against the old wound on the back of Leon's hand, creating a unique sensation.
The saying goes that the ten fingers are connected to the heart, and the feeling they bring is even more wonderful, especially in this secluded and ambiguous environment.
Even the slightest touch can stir each other's hearts.
It's tingly and itchy—
I want to do something more...
Glug—
Losweiser suddenly heard Leon swallow hard.
It seems... this guy is feeling the same way I am right now.
As night deepens, people's hearts seem to be veiled in a secretive cover.
I always want to take advantage of the present moment to do things that I would normally find difficult to talk about.
Once such an idea arises, it will intensify, much like the resonance of the Dragon Mark.
Losweiser licked her dry lips, wanting to say something, but swallowed the words back.
It's really strange. "Ambiguity" is like water; it seeps into everything and always sneaks in when they least expect it.