Mei: Ahem... I Have a Bad Memory, So Please Forgive Me.
He pulled her into his arms.
Before Lin Shuang could speak, Gepard tilted her head and whispered:
"Alright, let's speed things up and get to the problem quickly."
After saying that, Gepard tightened her grip on Lin Shuang's waist, and with a flash, she disappeared at a speed imperceptible to ordinary people, instantly disappearing at the end of the street and rushing towards the area where the flames were surging.
"..."
Lin Shuang, who was suddenly carried away by Gepard, felt the hurricane rushing towards her and really wanted to pinch Gepard's face hard.
Why didn't you tell me to hurry up when you were taking such a leisurely stroll earlier?
Now that we're halfway there, they're saying we need to hurry up and get there.
You're satisfied with holding hands and taking a walk, so you think you can just go anywhere on a whim?
What a fickle woman.
Thinking this way.
Lin Shuang did just that.
She sheathed her Greatsword, then raised her hand and pinched Gepard's soft cheek.
And I pinched it hard twice.
Hmm...?
Gepard, whose face was suddenly pinched, did not stop walking, but turned her head to look at Lin Shuang in confusion.
The wind-blown bangs revealed Lin Shuang's entire face, leaving it completely exposed.
Those eyes were filled with confusion.
Clearly, they didn't know why they were suddenly being choked.
But soon...
Gepard had already brought Lin Shuang to a stop in front of the wall of flames.
The gust of wind they stirred up almost topped the high wall in front of them, and generated waves of heat.
Seeing this, Lin Shuang didn't bother to explain further.
He stepped out of Gepard's embrace, released flames that surrounded the two of them, and then stepped straight into the vast expanse of flames.
At the same time--
Inside the magnificent mansion.
Great Void, seated on the high-end, fire-resistant sofa, paused.
The cane made a dull thud on the thick carpet.
"Someone has invaded my territory?"
At this point, although Ypela had not yet been completely conquered, no one would dare to sneak into such a place.
"Constance."
"Father."
A tall woman dressed in white, with devilish horns and Tail, appeared silently behind Afrit.
The pale blue flame flickered and dissipated at its tail.
Thump--
The cane made a dull thud again.
Afrit's voice echoed in the room:
"Someone has invaded our territory. They may have ill intentions. My daughter, go and investigate their background."
Upon hearing this, Constance revealed a chilling smile.
He left only the words "I know" before quietly disappearing from the mansion once again.
After she left, Afrit got up from the sofa.
He straightened his sharp, well-tailored suit and walked out.
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Chapter 375 Gepard: Cough... I have a bad memory, please forgive me.
The flames that engulfed the entire city were not merely to demonstrate the power of the Ever-Flame Mansion.
Each flame was an eye of Afrit.
Wherever the firelight shines, no one can escape the watchful eye of the Ever-Flame Mansion.
So Afrit saw it.
One of them entered the flames.
It was the Female Swordswoman he had encountered not long ago on his way to the Herta Space Station.
Even if he only had a wisp of flame left at the time, Afrit, who had tasted the pain of being struck by the other's blade, knew all too well.
That woman possessed terrifying strength.
Moreover, after mentioning a name, he learned that the Female Swordswoman was originally acting out of kindness to protect the passengers on the Spaceship.
A murderous intent instantly arose within him.
And the object that name represents—
A woman with White-Haired Form and blue eyes, wielding a large, bright Greatsword and manipulating flames.
The woman who met all the criteria was standing next to the Female Swordswoman.
"Is that so? That woman is Lin Shuang? Then today... must be a celebration of [Destruction]."
Afrit, cane in hand, strode gracefully into the hall and summoned all his subordinates.
The enemy is powerful, but the Ever-Flame Mansion is never weak.
Constance was his proudest child, and her abilities were better suited for exploration.
Afrit's other three children soon arrived at the main hall and gathered together.
"Children, get ready to welcome our guests."
Thump--
Accompanied by the tapping of a cane on the carpet.
Flames surged and leaped outside the window.
That was because Great Void was already itching with anticipation, eagerly awaiting the war that would bring [Destruction].
Even if it means stepping into the flames.
Gepard remained in the posture of sheathing her sword, holding Lin Shuang's hand.
It was as if the Ever-Flame Mansion was no different from the collapsed Ypela Palace outside.
Boom--
The surrounding flames suddenly became active, cheering and unleashing Destruction power without restraint.
The atmosphere surrounding the flames changed dramatically.
Lin Shuang, who was fighting against these flames, naturally felt the effects even more acutely.
"The atmosphere around the flames has changed... they must have spotted us."
As she said this, Lin Shuang turned to look at Gepard, glancing occasionally at the hand being held tightly in her hand.
The meaning is self-evident.
But Gepard pretended not to see it, and even said in a pretentious manner:
"Hmm, if they couldn't even spot us, they wouldn't have become the Great Void."
"... So you're not letting go? The enemy is coming."
"Cough--"
Gepard's cheeks flushed slightly, and she coughed lightly, turning her head to the side.
He reluctantly loosened his grip, then awkwardly clenched his fist in mid-air before finally taking the scabbard from his left hand.
"I forgot by accident; after all, my memory has always been bad."
That's blatant lying.
Lin Shuang was too tired to even complain anymore.
She's just thinking that from now on, it won't be a time for the two of them to be alone together anymore.
Will Gepard end up like this?
It shouldn't be that bad, right?
Lin Shuang pursed her lips, unsure.
But when March 7th and Hoshi were still around, Gepard's behavior was quite normal.
Aside from sitting closer together, they didn't exhibit anything particularly outrageous.
Just then...
Gepard suddenly stopped, her scabbard positioned diagonally in front of Lin Shuang.
His previously smiling expression suddenly turned serious and sharp.
"Someone's here."
Snap--Snap--
The sound of high heels clicking on the ground grew louder as they approached.
The sound was exceptionally clear amidst the howling wind and flames.
A ghostly blue flame separated from it.
Along with her appeared a tall woman dressed in a white dress and wearing a white top hat.
"Ahem~ Uninvited guests, please allow me to introduce myself to the two ladies. My Constance, and I am a member of the Ever-Flame Mansion."
Constance embodies elegance and intellectual grace.
If one ignores the murderous, dark blue flames surging towards Lin Shuang and Gepard...
The eerie blue flames seemed to possess a strange power.
It's more like a flame that affects the spirit; the body can't feel the temperature, but the spirit feels an unbearable heat.
Moreover, this subtle psychological attack made Lin Shuang feel as if she were facing the Memokeeper.
The atmosphere that the Black Swan created for Lin Shuang was very similar to that of the woman in front of her.
The moment Lin Shuang realized this, the Mystic Markings in her eyes flickered.
The scorching, dark blue flames faded, leaving only the dissipated embers.
Lin Shuang, on the other hand, glanced at Constance a few more times.
The white coat appears to be tightly fastened by a belt, outlining a slender waist.
But there was no lining visible inside the wide collar.
The strange black patterns clung directly to the somewhat pale skin, then boldly revealed themselves.
The coat's hem features a high slit and a relatively short front.
She didn't seem to mind revealing her long, beautiful legs and the tight Thigh Strap.
Her elegant attire, yet undeniably exudes allure in countless subtle details.