In the end, Xuan Ye was pressed back onto the bed by the two sisters, who forcibly changed him into a brand-new set of Moon Demon Race clothing.
As if on purpose, Yue Xing added coolly,
"Lady Yueye personally changed your undergarments for you earlier."
Xuan Ye froze instantly.
At least... He thought it over. I'm still a child right now...
It doesn't matter.
Right... It doesn't matter.
Next came the process of changing his clothes.
Some contact was inevitable. He could clearly feel the touch and warmth of the two sisters.
Through the thin fabric, he felt a smooth, silken sensation.
Xuan Ye's heart stirred, but he quickly forced the suggestive thoughts down.
He closed his eyes, sank his consciousness into his Sea of Consciousness, and began taking stock of what he'd gained from surviving this ordeal.
[Host: Xuan Ye] [Rank: Fourth-Step Great Knight (58% of the way to Fifth Step)] [Inner Spiritual Power: 1760] [Innate Inner Spiritual Power: Light 100, Dark 62] [Equipment: Chaos Spirit Furnace, Revenge (Glorious Grade, evolving)] [Revenge Evolution Progress: 42%]
With just a quick glance, Xuan Ye's heart began pounding uncontrollably.
His Innate Dark Inner Spiritual Power had surged by five points in one go!
His Revenge Evolution progress had increased by a full 30%!
As the progress rose, the previously indistinct markings on the blade of the Vengeance Longsword, which lay beside the tent, became slightly clearer. A hint of an aura that mingled holiness and wickedness had appeared as well.
Even more pleasing was the increase in his proficiency with all his skills.
Holy Light Judgment and Holy Healing Technique, both Fifth-Step skills, had jumped straight to Master level!
Every skill from before the Fourth Step, except the secret technique Instantaneous Movement Steps, had reached Perfect level!
The qualitative change in his skills had directly driven his Inner Spiritual Power upward, sending it soaring past 1,700!
It was like being reborn!
No, there was more!
"Demon God Emperor Bloodline, second awakening..."
Xuan Ye focused his thoughts on his newly acquired ability.
[Demon Form: You can condense a demon phantom behind you. The phantom will move and attack alongside the host, and grant the host some demonic abilities. Note: This form can be transformed into a holy phantom through the power of 'Revenge.']
He still needed to find an opportunity to test its specific abilities.
But judging by the description alone, it seemed incredibly powerful.
While Xuan Ye's thoughts raced, the sisters continued dressing him.
He could tell that when his older sister, Yue Chen, was straightening his collar, she deliberately avoided touching his skin. Her movements also had a stiffness that was difficult to detect.
His younger sister, Yue Xing, was even more straightforward.
As she fastened Xuan Ye's belt, she showed no restraint, tightening it enough to hurt him several times.
For Xuan Ye, who had long been tempered by the wilderness, it was less than a tickle, so he couldn't be bothered to complain.
Just then, the tent flap was suddenly thrown open.
Yueye strode inside.
Yue Chen and Yue Xing immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed, their voices full of respect.
"Lady Yueye."
Yueye didn't even glance at them. She rushed straight to Xuan Ye and grabbed his hand.
Her violet eyes brimmed with pure concern, almost overflowing.
"How are you feeling? Are you more comfortable now?"
"Oh, right, you must be hungry. I've prepared some food for you."
As she spoke, she led Xuan Ye to the other side of the tent.
A small table was laden with a generous meal: golden, glistening demon beast leg meat, all kinds of berries with a sweet, fresh fragrance, and a bowl of steaming wheat porridge.
Yueye sat Xuan Ye down and kept piling food into his bowl. She even picked up a spoon, seemingly about to feed him herself.
She made no effort to hide the worry and tenderness in her eyes.
Xuan Ye watched her and paused in surprise.
He thought of Cai'er.
The girl who always wore a stern expression, yet took meticulous care of everything for him.
It had been... so long since he'd seen her.
An indescribable ache welled up inside him, and Xuan Ye's expression darkened.
Seeing this, Yueye immediately comforted him gently.
"Those other demons must have looked down on you before, right? It's all right. From now on, I'm here. No one will dare bully you again."
Nearby, Yue Xing cupped her face in her hands, her lips jutting out in a pout.
How infuriating! Her Princess Royal had never treated her like this!!
Why?!
Why?!
Why?!
I'm so mad!
I'm so mad!
I'm so mad!
Yue Chen, meanwhile, knitted her brows, her mind full of doubts.
These two were so strange.
One was clearly upset for reasons other than physical pain. It was more like... he was missing someone.
And the other's comfort had nothing to do with the situation. She hadn't even mentioned his being a "traitor."
So bizarre.
Wait.
A flash of insight crossed Yue Chen's mind.
What was that traitor's name...?
Lady Yueye cared so much about him, yet hadn't asked him even once, from beginning to end?
Yue Chen's thoughts raced.
Yueye, however, didn't notice a thing.
She took Xuan Ye by the hand and led him straight out of the tent.
"You've only just woken up. Don't stay cooped up inside. I'll take you around to clear your head."
Yueye held Xuan Ye's hand as if she were leading along a priceless treasure.
Xuan Ye let her guide him for the time being. Wherever he looked, he saw buildings unique to the Moon Demon Race.
Most of the buildings were constructed from deep-purple boulders, their lines elegant and flowing. The pointed towers rose toward the sky, engraved with intricate silver Demon Marks that gave off a faint glow in the dim surroundings.
Yueye pointed out a distant watchtower and told him about the Moon Demon Race's history. Then she led him to an open platform, saying she would show him all the scenery nearby.
Her enthusiasm nearly melted Xuan Ye.
Finally, Yueye led him to an exceptionally beautiful tent.
It was even more luxurious than her own main tent, with three layers inside and out. Soft furs from an unknown demon beast covered the floor, and incense that soothed the mind and calmed the spirit burned in a censer in the corner.
"This will be your home from now on."
Yueye straightened his collar, then gestured to the Twin Sisters, who hadn't left his side.
"Yue Chen and Yue Xing are my personal maids and the people I trust most. If you need anything, just go to them."
At that, the pair of twin beauties smiled at Xuan Ye in unison.
Yue Xing's mouth twitched. She forced a smile onto her usually expressionless little face, but the hostility in her violet eyes hadn't diminished in the slightest.
Yue Chen's smile, on the other hand, was flawless—gentle and warm, without a single imperfection.
But standing several steps away, Xuan Ye felt that the smile hadn't reached her eyes. A chill rose in his heart.
Then he thought it over.
They were Yueye's trusted aides. Surely they wouldn't hurt him.
Xuan Ye nodded, accepting her offer.
The next day was exceptionally comfortable.
Food, clothing, lodging, and travel—Yueye, the Moon Demon Race's princess, personally made time to accompany him in every regard, attending to every little detail.
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