'Magecraft Dress'

'Magecraft Dress'

"Senpai...?"

When that murmur reached Luo Zhen's ears—and even his heart—he finally raised his head and looked toward Mashu.

At that moment, the young man's and the girl's gazes met in midair.

As they gazed at each other and confirmed the identity of the person before them, the girl and the girl seemed to glimpse countless scenes in a daze.

In those scenes was the first time the two had met.

In those scenes was the comfort they had given each other.

In those scenes, the girl was waking the boy, who was sleeping soundly after staying up all night.

In those scenes, the boy was holding the dying girl in his arms and forming a contract amid the sea of flames.

Now, the boy and the girl had reunited once more.

One had been separated for several decades.

The other had been separated for half a year.

Although the lengths of time were vastly unequal, the longing and attachment revealed in the boy's and girl's eyes were equally intense and equally etched into their hearts.

But all of that was already in the past.

"I'm back."

Holding Fou, Luo Zhen gave Mashu a broad smile.

At his words, Mashu's eyes trembled faintly. Then a tranquil, peaceful, and gentle expression appeared on her face.

"Welcome back, Senpai."

Mashu smiled with her eyes closed.

That smile, just like when the two had made their promise to each other and parted, was filled with warmth.

Only then did the others finally react.

"You brat! When did you get back?"

Roman was the first to rush over, his face filled with overwhelming surprise and delight.

"Big brother."

Seeing his own biological brother rushing toward him, Luo Zhen was not as delighted as Roman, but a trace of excitement still showed in