Far out at sea, where the water met the sky, a pale strip of dawn appeared. The sky gradually brightened, and the stars vanished.
At some point, an orange ribbon appeared on the horizon, thin and long, like a colorful river stretching between sky and sea.
Slowly, the clouds overhead began to burn as well, like fiery red kapok blossoms.
When Elysia woke up, she felt something tightly wrapped around her, leaving her completely unable to move. Opening her beautiful eyes, she saw a familiar face resting against her chest.
The Third Primogenitor, Giada.
Despite being a renowned Primogenitor, Giada looked terribly insecure at that moment, clinging tightly to her like an octopus!
Though Elysia herself had not exactly fared any better.
Looking over the rumpled sheets, yesterday had truly been wild. And she had been the passive one...
Perhaps because she had told Elysia every secret in her heart, or perhaps because she had not been in the best mood, Giada had been especially vigorous that night.
In fighting and close combat, Giada could be considered one of the strongest beings in the world. Even without using her familiars, she moved like a cheetah.
She looked petite and delicate, but her body was actually packed with explosive strength.
The key was that she was incredibly aggressive!
So Elysia realized that she had somehow become the prey instead. Yet Giada now looked like she lacked any sense of security.
"Elysia... stay with me a little longer."
Elysia's movements had probably woken Giada, but she could not bear to get up. She merely hugged Elysia around the waist and continued sleepily.
"Alright..."
Helplessly, Elysia could only continue lying in bed with her.
Outside the door, Giada's subordinates had stood there all night.
They had originally intended to rest their eyes for