Moon World Girlfriend Comes Knocking
This indirectly suggests that he is an LSP (Life Force Specialist), and therefore not afraid of Tiamat.
I didn't expect Sister Shi to have such high emotional intelligence.
"What about the Goddess of the Underworld?" Ryougi Shiki continued.
Lan Ze composed himself and said, "When I first arrived in Uruk, I inexplicably entered the Underworld, and then I signed a contract with her, becoming her Divine Messenger."
Ryougi Shiki's eyes flickered slightly. "So, Tiamat also intercepted and abducted the Divine Messenger had already signed a contract with her daughter?"
Hearing this, she felt a little relieved.
She was initially hesitant, wondering if it was inappropriate for her to suddenly step in, but now that she knew Tiamat had also been poached midway through the process, she felt much more at ease.
"And what about the Princess of the Root?" Ryougi Shiki then asked.
"She's the landlady here," Lan Ze explained.
Ryougi Shiki paused slightly, "So, you're a guest here...?"
Lan Ze nodded and said, "I met her when I was looking for a place to live. To be honest, I had no idea she was Magecraft at first... After Aika, judging from her appearance, there was no way I could associate her with Magecraft..."
Ryougi Shiki Lan Ze listened thoughtfully as Aizawa began to recount the various experiences he had had.
When she heard about how she had come to Tiamat on her own initiative and even damaged the door, she smiled faintly.
Upon hearing about Tiamat's ordeal in Mesopotamia and her long period of loneliness in the Imaginary Space, Ryougi Shiki also expressed a touch of emotion.
"It's so good that she was able to leave the imaginary space," Ryougi Shiki said softly.
"Yes." Lan Ze nodded.
Even now, when he thinks about it occasionally, he still feels a sense of unreality.
He never imagined that he would one day live with the Creation Mother Goddess, and even have a close relationship with her... Thinking of this, Tiamat's image suddenly appeared in Lan Ze's mind, and a strong feeling of missing his mother rose in his heart.
It's a pity that Ryougi Shiki is in her room right now, otherwise I could sneak over to find Mother of All... Lan Ze felt a little regretful.
Just then, he suddenly heard Ryougi Shiki, after pondering for a while, say, "I understand."
Lanze calmed down his thoughts slightly, looked at the kimono girl, and asked doubtfully, "What do you know?"
"From now on, I will be just as filial to her as you are," she said earnestly.
"Our concept of filial piety might not be the same..." Lan Ze thought to himself.
At this moment, Ryougi Shiki sniffed the surrounding scents slightly, her brows furrowing slightly.
She vaguely smelled a strange odor in the air.
No... it's not strange, it's strange precisely because it's colorless and odorless.
Because every time she breathed, it seemed to be accompanied by some kind of impulsive emotion welling up inside her.
There's something in the air affecting her emotions!
Ryougi Shiki raised her eyelids, glanced at Lan Ze a few times, and then her eyes flickered slightly.
She actually had a way to counteract the effects of the Magic Potion, but she didn't want to.
Magic Potion that can evoke one's inner emotions... such a precious thing is quite rare.
Although it's unclear who secretly sprinkled this stuff in Lan Ze's room, it's kind of interesting to just let it happen naturally, isn't it?
While Ryougi Shiki was still thinking about this, Lan Ze had already stood up and walked to the door, turning his head to say, "It's getting late, let me take you to the next room to rest, Shiki-nee."
After sending her home, I'll try to find a way to sneak over and see where Mother of All is... It's not that I want to do anything, I'm just worried that Mother of All might be too lonely by herself.
Ryougi Shiki remained silent, sitting quietly at the head of the bed, looking around the room as if observing something.
"Has anyone been in this room before?" Ryougi Shiki asked.
Lan Ze paused slightly. "Aika seemed to be looking for something just now... Why are you suddenly asking this?"
"Aika...?"
Ryougi Shiki repeated herself, and after a brief hesitation, she couldn't help but narrow her eyes.
Then, she pursed her supple lips, suppressing the smile that was about to burst from her face.
This was a rare occurrence for Ryougi Shiki; she rarely experienced such intense emotional fluctuations, yet tonight she felt a spontaneous sense of joy.
Why did the Princess of the Root sprinkle Magic Potion in Lan Ze's room? It's not hard to guess the answer with just a little imagination.
It's unclear why the other person left the room after sprinkling the Magic Potion.
But given the current situation, it's quite interesting to let things take their natural course...
"Sister Shi?" Lan Ze called out again.
He sensed that something was off about the atmosphere in the room, Ryougi Shiki seemed to be acting differently than before.
This girl shouldn't be showing such an emotional side, but the smile that just appeared on her face clearly made her seem like a cunning and scheming girl.
Seeing that Ryougi Shiki did not speak, Lan Ze's gaze fell directly on Ryougi Shiki.
Under the lamplight, the woman with long, flowing hair had a faint blush on her face, and her originally aloof temperament now had a touch of allure. This stark contrast made Lan Ze's heart beat faster involuntarily.
He had never realized that Ryougi Shiki possessed such great charm; the aura she exuded at that moment made it impossible for him to take his eyes off her.
Perhaps feeling a bit hot, Ryougi Shiki casually tugged at her kimono, causing the fabric to slip down slightly, revealing glimpses of her fair skin, which shone with a translucent beauty under the light.
Noticing Lan Ze's gaze, she slightly raised her head and looked at Lan Ze.
Lan Ze snapped out of his daze, instinctively avoiding her gaze, and changed the subject, asking, "Did Aika do something in my room?"
Ryougi Shiki's lips curved into a faint smile. She swung her toes, raised her eyes, and said softly, "Haven't you noticed yet?"
Her beautiful eyes now shone with an alluring pink luster, drawing everyone's gaze involuntarily.
Lan Ze's eyes flickered slightly. "You mean, Aika did something to my room?"
He tilted his head slightly, avoiding Ryougi Shiki's gaze. Not long ago, he could still look her in the eye without flinching, but now, faced with her more aggressive gaze, Lan Ze felt somewhat at a loss.
No, that would be too embarrassing. How could I not even have the courage to look someone in the eye...? As Lan Ze thought this, he took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.
After calming himself down, he rallied, raised his head again, and prepared to meet Ryougi Shiki.
However, just as he raised his head, a hand suddenly pressed gently against the door behind him, and a girl in a kimono leaned forward slightly, gently pressing her soft lips against Lan Ze's lips.
Lan Ze's eyes widened suddenly, and he felt his mind go blank.
What's going on...?
Weren't we just chatting normally? Why did it suddenly turn into this...?
Lan Ze felt his mind go blank. After a brief moment of stunned silence, he quickly became immersed in the girl's soft and sweet kiss.
After an unknown amount of time, Ryougi Shiki slowly released her lips and took half a step back.
Her face still held a calm smile, yet even this calm smile possessed an indescribable allure at this moment, and the blush on her face instantly enhanced her charm.
Lan Ze stared at her flushed face, momentarily lost in thought.
"You just said that dating needs to be done gradually, right?"
Ryougi Shiki gently brushed aside the strands of hair that had fallen across her forehead, and slowly wrapped her hands around his neck, her soft, cool voice echoing gently in the room.
"Then tonight... let's take this as the first step, one step at a time."
Lan Ze felt that Ryougi Shiki might have some misunderstanding about "gradual progress".
When you're dating, who takes a gradual approach like this?
This isn't a gradual process; it's clearly a one-step solution!
The night wind outside rattled against the window. Ryougi Shiki, dressed in Ryougi Shiki plain-colored kimono and barefoot, had her arms wrapped around Lan Ze's neck, her beautiful eyes gazing into Lan Ze's eyes.
Her demeanor was aloof, but the gradually rising ambiguous atmosphere in the room added a touch of alluring charm to her otherwise cool and aloof aura.
When Ryougi Shiki gazed at Lan Ze was also looking at her.
He looked at her closely and suddenly realized that this girl didn't seem very mature... Although she always gave off a mature and sophisticated vibe, there was a hint of naivety in her eyes.
Noticing Lan Ze's gaze, Ryougi Shiki suddenly asked:
"You don't seem to have fully recovered?"
Lan Ze, who was struggling with whether to go along with the atmosphere and act like a beast or act even worse than a beast, paused for a moment upon hearing this, and then nodded slightly. "Hmm... it seems that even the Holy Grail cannot completely eliminate the corrosive power of the Holy Lance."
"But that's enough. At least now when I go out with you, people won't mistake us for siblings."
As Lan Ze spoke, he glanced at Ryougi Shiki again, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Shiki-nee... do you really know what 'step by step' means?"
Ryougi Shiki took another small Ryougi Shiki forward, Lan Ze's back was pressed tightly against the door, leaving him with no way to avoid it.
Under Lan Ze's gaze, she suddenly smiled sweetly.
That gentle smile, as if breaking through ice, seemed to possess a myriad of charms in an instant.
Coupled with her naturally aloof demeanor, the allure she exuded ignited a burning passion within Lan Ze.
"After a couple's feelings have been nurtured to a certain point, their relationship will gradually become closer, and then they will engage in very intimate behaviors. Isn't that what gradual progress is all about?"
At this point, she raised her eyelids and continued, "Don't you hate it?"
I don't hate her, but I'm a little worried that the big loli might come to check on me tonight... Lan Ze shook his head.
He gazed at Ryougi Shiki, lingering for a moment on her flushed face, before saying, "But I have a feeling... something's not quite right about you today?"
Ryougi Shiki gathered her long, smooth hair, a few strands slightly obscuring her beautiful and charming face. She untied the ribbon of her kimono, the hem of which gently covered her chest, making the young girl's figure appear curvaceous and sexy.
Under Lan Ze's gaze, she parted her lips slightly and whispered, "This room contains some kind of Magic Potion that can arouse the desires of others."
"If only Princess of the Root entered your room today, then it means that she must have left this Magic Potion there."
Lan Ze was stunned.
"Aika put Magic Potion in my room...?"
No wonder Aika was acting so suspiciously earlier. He thought she was looking for something in the room, but it turns out she secretly put some kind of Magic Potion in there?
Just as Lan Ze thought of this, he felt something was amiss. "If you used Magic Potion, why didn't it work on me?"
Ryougi Shiki raised an eyebrow slightly and said softly, "Perhaps it's Magic Potion that only works on women, or perhaps your blessing makes you immune to the Magic Potion's effects."
"As for the reasons why Princess of the Root did this..."
Ryougi Shiki paused, a faint smile appearing in her eyes, "Perhaps she knew I would come looking for you, so she left the Magic Potion beforehand to help us deepen our relationship."
"I've known for a long time that Princess of the Root is a kind and helpful girl," Ryougi Shiki continued.
You guys were fighting like mad not long ago, and now you're showing off your Aika for helping others... Lan Ze was at a loss for words.
But soon, he no longer had time to think.
Ryougi Shiki wrapped her arms around his neck again, one arm around his neck, and gently kissed his sweet, soft lips once more.
The soft, delicate fragrance momentarily disoriented Lan Ze's mind. For a moment, his vision was completely taken away by Ryougi Shiki, and he didn't even realize when he had wrapped his arms around Ryougi Shiki's waist.
After a long and passionate kiss, their lips parted.
Ryougi Shiki suddenly said softly, "Close your eyes."
When Lan Ze closed his eyes, he vaguely heard the soft sound of skin rubbing against clothes. It was just an ordinary thing, but at this moment the sound seemed exceptionally pleasant, constantly stirring his heartstrings.
At the same time, he felt a cool, soft hand gently pull him to the bedside.
"You can open your eyes now." When he heard that soft yet slightly cold voice in his ear, Lan Ze slowly opened his eyes.
Ryougi Shiki seemed completely unaffected by the Magic Potion's effects in the room; her usually cool and aloof eyes were now slightly moist, possessing a captivating charm that made hearts race.
Before Lan Ze speak, she straddled him, placed one hand on the bed behind him, and slowly brought her cheek closer.
Strands of hair gently brushed against Lan Ze's face. Inhaling the delicate fragrance, he tasted Ryougi Shiki's lips once more. They were sweet, slightly cool, and soft, just like her appearance—a cold exterior concealing a tender heart.
It is indeed very soft... Lan Ze can guarantee that, because he has already confirmed it at this point.
Although her heart wasn't as tender as Mother of All's, it was certainly quite soft.
At this moment, Ryougi Shiki gently parted her lips and gazed down at the tall boy. They could both feel each other's breath.
Lan Ze gently brushed aside the strands of hair from Ryougi Shiki's forehead. Their eyes met for a moment, and then Lan Ze could no longer hold back.
Now that the opportunity to get to the Root is right in front of him, he must consider whether this is the only chance he may have in his life.