If Only I'd Said Yes to Otto's Matchmaking Offer Earlier.

Eden smiled and nodded, then asked about Gwen experience of being taken away by Mobius.

"Dr. Mobius..."

When Gwen asked Eden about this, he couldn't help but smile and briefly recounted his past experiences.

"That's about it. After undergoing a complete transformation from the inside out, Dr. Mobius is now considered..."

"Bring your own food and work for me?"

"This isn't about bringing your own food; you've already given the doctor a generous reward."

Eden, hearing Gwen's joke, simply smiled and shook his head.

"For Dr. Mobius, the name given to him by Elysia was perfectly fitting—"

Unlimited...

You have brought her new hope and injected new possibilities into her limitless potential; this reward is more than enough.

"You can't count it that way, after all, I'm still counting on her to work for me long-term..."

Gwen smiled upon hearing this, making no attempt to conceal his purpose.

"Oh...

If that's really the case, then it might not be a bad thing for the doctor..."

Eden smiled, refilled both glasses, and raised them high—

"After all, that might mean true infinity—"

My era has come to an end; may your era sing its praises forever!

Accompanied by words that sounded like chanting, Eden downed the entire cup of wine, her face flushed crimson, but her smile was even more radiant than the Crystal Flower that shone like gold...

After the pot of wine was finished, Eden was completely drunk and unconscious, lying on the sofa breathing evenly. The faint smell of alcohol mixed with her unknown fragrance did not give people the feeling of an alcoholic, but instead added a unique charm.

"Gwen..."

Gwen covered Eden with his cloak when Sakura's voice came from behind him.

Looking back, Sakura, holding Ling's hand, had already arrived at the bar.

"Um?

"Aren't you going to chat a little longer?"

Seeing this, Gwen asked out of curiosity.

"If possible, I would certainly like to stay with Ling forever."

Sakura gently patted Ling's head, which showed a puzzled expression, sighed softly, and looked at Gwen—

"But I can sense that you are... in a great hurry right now."

If you are in a hurry to leave Elysian Realm, please take this child with you...

"Elder sister!"

Upon hearing this, Ling immediately objected and forcefully pulled on Ying's hand.

However, this time Sakura displayed her elder sisterly authority and did not go along with Rei—

"Ling, be a good girl."

Looking down at her younger sister, Sakura said in a low voice.

I also really want to be with you forever.

But... the Elysian Realm... is ultimately just the Elysian Realm.

Your sister doesn't want you to dwell on the past, but rather to move towards your own future.

"But I only want my sister..."

Despite Sakura's advice, Ling persisted, holding onto Sakura's hand tightly.

"You child..."

Feeling the strength in her hand, Sakura was moved, but she still shook her head and gave Gwen an apologetic smile, just like... a single mother facing a teacher with a child who doesn't want to go to school.

"This point... isn't entirely unsolvable."

Gwen shook off his nonsensical thoughts and said thoughtfully, which drew a glance from the two sisters.

"Perhaps, later on, just like your sister and the others, we can help your sister truly return to this world."

Gwen looked at Ling and said meaningfully.

"Brother Ge, you mean..."

Ling instantly understood what Gwen meant and was overjoyed.

"That's possible."

Gwen nodded.

"However, we still need to look for things related to your sister."

"Things related to my sister..."

That knife?

Ling's little brain worked at 120% efficiency, and she instantly gave the answer—

"The sword enshrined in Yae Village is the one my sister used to use, but it was corrupted by its power back then. If we find it and bring it here to repair it, maybe we can try using it."

"Um?"

Upon hearing Ling's words, Gwen raised an eyebrow, as if thinking of something—

"If I remember correctly, the description of the Ice Blade after it exceeded its limit mentioned that it was the weapon of a certain warrior of the Flame-Chasing Moth. Only the director of Research Institute 1504, Changguang, is still investigating its origin..."

So, does that mean it's actually in the Schicksal Armory?

Thinking of the information he'd seen while flipping through the Pokédex, Gwen couldn't help but pat Ling's head gently.

"Now that you mention it, I do remember. It seems that your sister used a weapon in the Schicksal's armory. Bring it over next time you come to take a look."

"Uh-huh..."

Although Ling doesn't really like being patted on the head by anyone other than her sister, if it were Gwen... for her sister's sake, it wouldn't be so bad...

Having persuaded Ling, Gwen retrieved it into his Stigmata Space. He chatted with Sakura for a while, and seeing that Kiana and the others hadn't come out yet, he didn't wait any longer and left Elysian Realm directly.

With Aponia and Eden looking after them, Kiana and the others should be safe unless Erosion leaves the mountain ahead of schedule.

Since that was the case, Gwen did not linger any longer.

There are still many things that need his attention and follow-up...

Back at Destiny Headquarters, Gwen went straight to the St. 1504 Research Institute, where he found Changguang slacking off (?).

"Is it really okay for you to be a pay thief all the time?"

Looking at Changguang, who was lazily sprawled on his desk and almost Changguang, Gwen chuckled and teased him.

"You're the one who stole my salary! I've been working overtime for over half a month, can't I even take a break?"

Upon hearing Gwen's voice, Changguang opened his sleepy eyes, yawned, and complained.

"Shouldn't you be the one who stole my salary?"

He's not usually on duty; Bianca handles almost all the tasks, big and small.

"What do you mean by 'not on duty'? I was working hard to collect valuable experimental data from the director of our great St. 1504 Research Institute."

Seeing how exhausted Changguang looked, Gwen immediately realized that Changguang had probably been working overtime to analyze the data on the Gneisenau she had brought back, so he quickly came up behind Changguang and massaged her shoulders.

Hmph~

At least you have some conscience.

Changguang hummed twice, then closed his eyes again, and soon after, he tilted his head and fell asleep in Gwen's arms.

"..."

With the beauty in his arms Gwen blinked and could only stop what he was doing, gently picking up the exhausted Changguang...

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Chapter 458 I should have agreed to Otto's pimping deal earlier.

"Hmm..."

After an unknown amount of time, Changguang's consciousness slowly awoke from the chaos. The beauty, who had enjoyed a good sleep, yawned and subconsciously reached for the pillow beside her, wanting to go back to sleep.

That was such a good night's sleep! I haven't slept this soundly in ages...

A hazy train of thought drifted slowly, gradually making Changguang realize that something was amiss—

"Wait, I was..."

Realizing that his Remembrance seemed to be a bit fragmented, Changguang became a little more awake and quickly tried to recall how he had fallen asleep.

At the same time, the pillow in his hand felt completely different from his own.

Trying to open his sleepy eyes, Changguang wanted to see what his current situation was.

Before Changguang could even focus his gaze, he heard a male voice with a hint of teasing laughter—

"Woke up?"

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Changguang's eyes snapped open, and what met his gaze was Gwen's handsome face with a faint smile.

At the same time, Changguang finally broke through the fog, remembered what had happened before he fell asleep, and became completely awake.

As he regained full consciousness, Changguang felt the strong hand around his waist and realized his current predicament.

Instantly, a blush Phoebe on her face, which usually possessed the intellectual air of a scholar yet was also lively and playful. She subconsciously wanted to push Gwen away, but this instinctive movement almost caused her to fall to the ground. It was only thanks to Gwen's support that she was saved from injury.

"Don't do any strenuous activity right after waking up, be careful not to fall."

With a Changguang, Gwen lifted Changguang up, weighing her slender yet voluptuous body in his hands. He felt the smooth texture of the silk fabric and its soft, plump feel, before placing the just-awakened beauty beside him.

"So, after sleeping while holding me, didn't you feel tired?"

After tidying his somewhat messy long hair, Changguang, with a slightly unfocused gaze, blurted out something he shouldn't have.

Although she's a seasoned veteran in online communities, she's ultimately just a theoretical master.

Feeling the warmth left by Gwen's hand, Changguang, who had just woken up and had not yet fully recovered, was completely flustered.

"How could I be tired holding such a beauty as our Director Changguang?"

Besides, you should know that my S-class rating is the real deal. Changguang, what are you even worth?

Seeing the rare sight of the beautiful woman's panic, Gwen felt a surge of amusement and chuckled in response.

"Besides...

It's not that I insist on holding you while we sleep, but as soon as I let go, you grab me and won't let go.

Left with no other choice, I had to offer my body as a human cushion...

"Oh?"

Upon hearing Gwen's words, Changguang instantly remembered that he had indeed... in his dream.

However, despite believing it, Changguang, having regained his composure, revealed a teasing smile:

"So, our little brother Gwen needs a little reward from his big sister?"

"If you put it that way, then I won't hold back."

Seeing that Changguang had recovered, Gwen felt a slight pang of regret.

Having known each other for so long, this was the first time Gwen Changguang so flustered.

However, despite his regret, Gwen did not stop his actions—

As he spoke, Gwen leaned forward and, as Changguang unconsciously widened his eyes, touched her luscious lips, seizing the sweetness that no one had ever tasted before.

Realizing he had been forcibly kissed, Changguang, his eyes wide and still wearing silk gloves, instinctively punched Gwen with his small fist, but it was only a token resistance before he was immersed in this unprecedented experience.

After a long while, when the crystalline silk thread quietly broke, Changguang, whose jade-like face was flushed, stared at Gwen with a slight pant.