No one knew how much time had passed, but the dream finally ended.
"."
The young man opened his sleep-heavy eyes, only to find a bright tuft of pink fur rubbing back and forth across his face.
"Uh..."
Feeling Oko's smooth, practiced licking, Ye Chen fell silent for a moment before laboriously peeling her off himself.
"What are you doing?"
Oko smiled at Ye Chen in reply.
"You looked like you were having a nightmare, so I thought I'd help you blow off some steam~"
Ye Chen covered his face and sighed.
"Mm, good job. Don't do it again next time."
Oko giggled.
"You're rarely this reluctant to get out of bed. What did you dream about?"
Ye Chen answered dismissively:
"Just some unremarkable strange dream. More importantly, you're in charge of breakfast today, right?"
Oko gave a soft snort.
"Hmph, breakfast's been ready for ages. We were just waiting for you, you lazybug~"
Hearing that, Ye Chen nodded slightly and got up to change.
"Oh, right. This is for you."
With that, Oko flicked her hand, sending a black envelope flying straight toward the back of Ye Chen's head.
Whoosh.
Without even turning around, Ye Chen caught the envelope. He glanced at its exquisitely crafted gold-trimmed cover, then at the special seal in the corner marking the captain, before opening it and carefully reading the letter inside.
[Dear Ye Chen, please arrive punctually at 2 PM tomorrow, June 1st, 2025 of the Holy Era, at the Old Clock Tower in the upper level of Hunter's Peak.]
[At that time, we will formally hold a tea gathering with you. Afterward, you will officially become a member of the Apex Hunters, so please do not be absent.]
[Signed: Kuize]
"Congratulations~"
Lying on the bed, Oko watched Ye Chen's back and celebrated