Ark Simulator, Aren't I Supposed to Have No Physical Form?

"No!" Enya immediately objected, her tone resolute. "Su Rui has just materialized, and his consciousness is still unstable. He needs my spiritual power to continuously nurture and guide him! What if he loses control of his energy or his consciousness dissipates if he lives alone? He must stay by my side!" She paused, a barely perceptible blush rising on her face, but her tone remained firm. "Besides... look at him (she pointed to Su Rui's furry ears and tail), doesn't he look like... a cub that needs his mother's care? How can I leave him alone in a cold room?" Her maternal instincts were completely aroused by Su Rui's slightly fragile and helpless state at that moment. In her eyes, Su Rui was a "snow leopard cub" who had accidentally wandered into her world and needed careful protection.

A cub?! Yela's eye twitched slightly. Looking at the boy, whose height was almost that of an adult male but whose face was still somewhat childlike, she simply couldn't reconcile him with the word "cub." Although... those ears and tail did add a touch of... eerily cuteness?

Su Rui (Snow Leopard version), the focus of the two women's argument, appeared unusually... calm? Or perhaps resigned? He seemed to understand their quarrel over his "dwelling," but he didn't seem particularly concerned. Having just gained physical form, he was filled with curiosity about this cold and unfamiliar world, but also felt a deep weariness and... discomfort. His naked body beneath his robe was uncomfortable; the chill in the air gave his exposed skin goosebumps; and Yela's hostile gaze made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.

He silently walked to the corner of the Meditation Room, where a thick, soft snow wolf fur rug was laid out. He first carefully tested the softness of the rug with his toes (he wasn't wearing shoes), and then... he did something that instantly stunned Enya and Yela, who were arguing—

He curled up like a real feline, lying on his side on the carpet! Then, he reached out (claw?) and grabbed his long, bushy tail, opened his mouth, and gently... caught the tip of the tail with his teeth?!

Yes, he caught it! Just like many cats or leopard cubs do! He seemed to feel safer that way? Or maybe it was just that his tail was wagging in front of him, and he subconsciously wanted to bite something? Holding the tip of his tail in his mouth, his obsidian-like eyes were half-closed, his gaze somewhat vacant as he looked at Enya and Yela, who were arguing endlessly about his "ownership," with a helpless expression on his face that said, "You two argue all you want, I'm tired, I'm going to rest for a bit," a look of utter despair...

Enya: "!!!"

Yela: "!!!"

The two women instantly stopped arguing, their gazes fixed on the "snow leopard boy" curled up in the corner, clutching his own tail. Enya's eyes lit up instantly, an irresistible urge to rush over and hug him tightly! He was so... so adorable! He was exactly like a large, loving snow leopard cub! Her "cub theory" was perfectly proven!

Volume 18, Chapter 1101: This was just a subconscious action.

Yela's lips twitched violently, and a vein seemed to throb on her forehead. Looking at Su Rui's behavior, so completely contrary to human etiquette and brimming with "wildness," her vigilance didn't lessen; instead, it intensified! This wasn't a cub; this was clearly... an animal whose wild instincts hadn't faded! The danger was even greater!

"Look! Yela!" Enya pointed at Su Rui, her tone tinged with pride and even more determined defense. "How can he live alone in this condition? He needs warmth and companionship! I've decided, he can live in the outer room of my bedchamber! There's a fireplace and a soft couch there, and I can take care of him anytime!" She practically announced her final decision.

"Your Holiness! This is too dangerous! It's against the rules!" Yela exclaimed anxiously, stepping forward with an unprecedentedly firm tone, "Your bedchamber is a sacred place. How can you allow some unknown... male... creature to enter at will?! This tarnishes your reputation! I absolutely refuse to allow it!"

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible! Su Rui isn't a 'living being,' he's my...guest! A destiny bestowed upon him by Kjeragandr!" Enya retorted without backing down, radiating the aura of a saint. "Besides, with you guarding the door, what danger could there be? Or perhaps, Yela, you lack confidence in your own abilities?" She even resorted to provocation.

"This isn't a matter of strength! This is a matter of principle!" Yela refused to budge.

The two were once again engrossed in a heated argument, their voices unconsciously rising considerably.

Meanwhile, the central figure in the incident— Su Rui —remained curled up in the corner, listlessly chewing on the tip of his tail. He listened to the increasingly loud arguments of the two women beside him, sighed almost imperceptibly, and a fleeting, remarkably human-like... helplessness and frustration flashed in his dark eyes. He released his mouth, letting his tail slip down, then hugged his large tail with both hands (claws?), burying his face in his fluffy fur, as if this could shut out the noise from the outside world.

What kind of place did he end up in? These two women... are so noisy. Lemuen is much quieter. Thinking of Lemuen, his eyes dimmed for a moment, but were quickly replaced by the troubles at hand.

Ultimately, the outcome of this "dispute over accommodation" seemed predetermined. Under Enya Enya's insistence and... her powerful theoretical offensive of "divine will" and "the cub's needs," Yela, despite her extreme reluctance, could only grit her teeth and... compromise.

Thus, the Kjerag Holy Mountain Monastery welcomed its first-ever male "guest"... a man with snow leopard ears and a tail, living under the same roof as the saint. Yela was forced to become this "guest's"... chief (and sole) monitor and... nanny? The future seemed destined to be anything but peaceful. Su Rui watched as Enya finally stopped arguing and walked towards him, and Yela, her face frosty, silently put her tail back in her mouth. The future... was fraught with uncertainty.

The argument in the Meditation Room finally subsided. An awkward silence, like the aftermath of a heated argument, filled the air. Enya was slightly out of breath, her lake-blue eyes gleaming with victory and a hint of barely perceptible fatigue. Yela, on the other hand, had her lips tightly pressed together, her dark eyes flashing with cold light, her face so gloomy it could drip water. She was clearly extremely dissatisfied with the final decision that "Su Rui should move into the outer room of the Saintess's Chamber," yet she was helpless to change it.

The two faced off for a moment, their gazes simultaneously turning to the "culprit" who had instigated this "storm" in the corner.

Su Rui (the snow leopard version) remained curled up on the thick snow wolf fur rug, his posture almost unchanged. He seemed oblivious to the heated debate about his "ownership" and "right of residence," or rather... completely unconcerned? He released the tip of his tail from his mouth, now cradling his long, bushy tail with both hands (or rather, his hands covered in a thin layer of fur with distinct knuckles?), his chin resting on the soft fur, his obsidian eyes half-closed, his gaze vacant, displaying a lazy, "none of my business" attitude. Only his fluffy snow leopard ears twitched almost imperceptibly as they sensed two focused gazes.

Seeing his nonchalant (or perhaps indifferent?) demeanor, as if it were none of their business, Enya and Yela felt a strange sensation. They were arguing heatedly, while he remained in the corner, seemingly unaffected... playing with his tail?

Enya's initial smugness at "winning" was quickly replaced by a mixture of amusement and affection. Looking at Su Rui's curled-up, vulnerable, and helpless posture, especially his slightly trembling ears and the large, soft-feeling tail he held in his arms, the urge to be close and comfort him surged again. She softened her steps, a gentle smile on her face, and walked towards Su Rui.

"Su Rui?" she called softly, crouching down to meet Su Rui's gaze as she curled up. "Don't be afraid, it's alright now. From now on... you'll live here with me, okay?" She reached out, wanting to gently stroke Su Rui's head, or... those unusually soft ears, as if to soothe a frightened animal.

However, just before her fingertips were about to touch the top of Su Rui's head, a figure moved even faster, bringing a gust of cold wind, and pierced between her and Su Rui!

It's Yela!

Yela moved with lightning speed; she was clearly still seething with anger over her earlier "debate defeat." Seeing Enya about to touch the "danger," she acted almost instinctively! She wasn't attacking Su Rui, but rather... an act of possessiveness bordering on petulance and a declaration of dominance!

Yela strode up to Su Rui, and amidst Enya's surprised gaze and Su Rui's sudden alertness, she bent down, stretched out her arms, and with an irresistible, almost "scooping up" motion, lifted Su Rui was curled up on the carpet, into her arms!

"Ah!" Caught off guard, Su Rui let out a short, startled gasp! He hadn't expected Yela to pull such a stunt! His body was suddenly suspended in mid-air, causing him to instinctively struggle, and his large tail bristled and stood on end!

But Yela's arm strength was astonishing, and she held him very steadily. She hugged Su Rui like a large doll, face to face. Su Rui was slightly taller than her, and this position forced him to lower his head slightly. His dark eyes were filled with astonishment, embarrassment, and a hint of offended anger as he stared at Yela's icy face, which was so close to his.

Volume 18, page 1102 (Check this page)

"You... let go!" Su Rui spat out the words through gritted teeth, his voice filled with suppressed anger. He hated this humiliating position of being completely controlled!

Yela completely ignored his protests. A triumphant, wicked glint flashed in her dark eyes, as if to say, "Hmph! You won't let us stay together? Then I'll 'inspect' you first!" She gripped Su Rui's waist tightly with one hand (through the ill-fitting robe), while her other hand... very unceremoniously reached directly for Su Rui's pair of furry snow leopard ears, which were completely erect in fright!

"!" Su Rui's whole body stiffened abruptly! Her pupils contracted sharply!

Yela's fingers, slightly cool, precisely pinched the tip of Su Rui's ear, and then... began to knead it! The movement wasn't exactly gentle; it even carried a hint of... venting frustration, or curious inquiry? As if examining a novel toy.

"!!!" Su Rui's ears were an extremely sensitive area! When Yela pinched them, an indescribable current, a mixture of tingling, itching, and intense shame, instantly coursed through his entire body! His fair cheeks flushed bright red, all the way to his ears! He struggled violently, trying to push Yela away with his hands and feet. "Bastard! Let go! Don't touch me!"

However, Yela's strength far exceeded his expectations; her arms remained motionless like iron hoops. Moreover, Yela seemed to have discovered something even more interesting. Her fingers slid down the contours of her ears, gently scratching the softer downy hair behind them. At the same time, her gaze fell on the huge tail behind Su Rui, which looked even more fluffy due to its ruffled fur.

"The tail... looks pretty good too." Yela spoke harshly in a cold tone, and with her free hand, she actually... grabbed the base of Su Rui's tail!

"Ugh--!" Su Rui let out a muffled groan, almost a sob, filled with extreme shame and indignation, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on! The base of the tail is a more sensitive area than the ears! His whole body went limp, his struggles weakened instantly, and even his dark eyes welled up with tears! It was too... too shameful!

Enya, standing to the side, was completely stunned by this sudden scene! She watched as Yela hugged Su Rui like a doll, shamelessly kneading his ears and tail, while Su Rui struggled, his face flushed, both ashamed and angry... The image was too impactful! Her cheeks couldn't help but burn; she felt a mix of envy for Yela's "directness" and pity for Su Rui being "bullied" like this.

"Yela! Let him go!" Enya finally reacted, shouting anxiously and angrily, "You'll scare him!"

Yela glanced at Enya, but her hands didn't stop; instead, she intensified her actions, gently combing the long fur on Su Rui's tail with her fingertips. Her tone was calm yet provocative. "Didn't the Saintess say he looked like a 'cub that needs care'? I'm checking if the 'cub' is healthy. His ears are quite flexible, and his tail has plenty of fur; it seems he's being 'fed' well." Her words were clearly a taunt to Enya's earlier "cub theory."

Su Rui was absolutely furious! He'd never suffered such humiliation in his entire life (though his memories were hazy)! To be held like a child by a woman, and to have his ears and tail played with in public! An utter disgrace! He glared fiercely at Yela; if looks could kill, Yela would have been torn to pieces! But his strength hadn't returned, and his body was weak from being touched on sensitive spots, making it impossible for him to break free!

In this chaotic and eerily tense moment, Su Rui, who was held captive in Yela's arms, suddenly stopped his futile struggles. He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger and shame churning in his chest, and the emotions in his dark eyes quickly cooled, returning to an almost indifferent calm. He gave Yela a deep look, his gaze icy and piercing, causing Yela's fingers, which were kneading his ear, to pause involuntarily.

Then, to the astonishment of Yela and Enya, Su Rui did something that surprised both of them—

He very... naturally, reached his hand into... the pocket of that large nightgown...? Hmm? Nightgowns have pockets? It seems... they do, though they're very shallow.

Then, with Yela still holding him and Enya staring in astonishment, Su Rui pulled out... his portable terminal?! from that inconspicuous little pocket.

That black, sleek terminal seemed to be a part of his body, following him strangely whether in the form of a fragment of consciousness or a physical projection.

Ignoring Yela's cold face so close to his, and the awkwardness of being held in her arms, Su Rui skillfully unlocked the screen, his fingers gliding rapidly across the virtual keyboard. His gaze was fixed intently on the screen, as if he had instantly entered another world, completely shielding himself from external distractions. His expression was calm and undisturbed, except for the still flushed tips of his ears and his slightly rapid breathing, which still bore traces of his earlier struggle.

Yela: "???"

Enya: "???"

Both of them were stunned. Yela unconsciously loosened her grip on Su Rui's arm. She looked down at the "Snow Leopard Boy" in her arms, who had been filled with shame and indignation just a second ago, and was now calmly playing on his phone. For a moment, she couldn't react. What... what was this all about? Ignoring me? Pretending I don't exist?

Enya was also dumbfounded. Su Rui's emotional shifts were... way too fast! She was already... playing on her phone? While being held and having her ears and tail touched?!

An eerily quiet silence fell over the Meditation Room. Yela held Su Rui stiffly; Su Rui, being held, focused intently on the terminal; Enya stood to the side, watching this unbelievable scene.

Looking at Su Rui, who was completely absorbed in her own world, Yela felt a sense of defeat at being utterly ignored and... a strange irritation welled up inside her. The fingers pinching Su Rui's ear unconsciously tightened their grip.

Su Rui's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, but his gaze remained fixed on the screen. He simply reached out with his other free hand and very casually... swatted away Yela's hand that was bothering his ear! The movement was as natural as swatting a fly!

Yela: "!!!" She simply couldn't believe it! This kid!

Enya watched this scene and couldn't help but chuckle. She suddenly felt that Su Rui's strategy of "remaining unchanged in the face of all changes" and using "ignoring" to counter "harassment" was simply... brilliant! It had Yela both furious and helpless!

Volume 18, Chapter 1103: It's just a heater.

Yela's face darkened as she looked at Su Rui, who was using her as a "human chair" and "heater" while engrossed in her phone, and then glanced at Enya, who was laughing hysterically beside her. A surge of anger welled up inside her! She abruptly released her arms!

"Bang!" Caught off guard, Su Rui fell hard on the soft carpet. It didn't hurt, but he looked quite embarrassed. He almost dropped the terminal in his hand.

Su Rui raised his head, his dark eyes coldly sweeping over Yela. He didn't speak, but silently brushed non-existent dust off his robe, then adjusted his posture and continued... looking at his terminal. It was as if the fall he had just experienced was merely a change of seating position.

Yela, seeing his unyielding attitude, was so angry her chest heaved. In the end, she could only glare at him fiercely, turn around, walk to the window, and sulk with her arms crossed. She realized that arguing with this kid was just asking for trouble!

Enya suppressed a laugh, walked over and sat down next to Su Rui, and asked softly, "Su Rui, what are you looking at?"

Without looking up, Su Rui swiped her fingers across the screen and mumbled a reply, "... Data."

Enya leaned closer for a look and saw that the screen displayed complex charts and data about Originium energy conduction efficiency and weapon structure optimization. She blinked, understanding dawning on her. Sure enough, this was what Su Rui was truly interested in. It seemed that even in this... adorable form, his core remained that of a calm, pragmatic, and power-focused executor.

She looked at Su Rui's focused profile, his fluffy ears tilted slightly forward in concentration, his tail unconsciously swaying gently on the carpet... Her heart softened again. Perhaps Yela's worries were unnecessary? Su Rui... he was actually just a slightly awkward, slightly arrogant, but not complicated... big boy? Well, at most... a big boy with ears and a tail.

Enya smiled and didn't disturb him further, simply sitting quietly beside him, savoring the somewhat comical tranquility of surviving a catastrophe. Yela, on the other hand, stood by the window, her cold back conveying her dissatisfaction. The Saintess of Kjerag's bedchamber, their future "cohabitation," seemed destined to be anything but boring. As for Su Rui, he used his terminal to create a temporary, quiet "refuge" for himself. As for the debt of having his ears and tail touched... he made a note of it.

Meditation Room, a delicate tension settled in. Yela stood by the window, her back to the room, radiating a chilling aura that warned others to stay away. She was clearly still brooding over her earlier defeat and Su Rui's "ignore the Great Law." Enya sat beside Su Rui, watching his profile as he intently stared at the terminal screen, and his snow leopard ears twitching slightly with his thoughts. A soft smile and an irresistible urge to be close filled her heart. Su Rui, sandwiched between the two, was completely absorbed in his own world, his fingers swiping rapidly across the terminal screen, as if everything around him was irrelevant.

Time passed slowly. The firewood in the fireplace crackled softly, and the sound of the wind and snow outside the window seemed to lessen.

Finally, Enya couldn't contain herself any longer. Looking at Su Rui's aloof and cold demeanor, and recalling his shameful yet helpless, pitiful "little cub" look when Yela had "bullied" him, her mischievous thoughts and maternal instincts stirred again. She quietly raised her head, her gaze passing over Su Rui's shoulder, and met Yela's eyes as she stood by the window.

Yela seemed to sense her gaze, turning her head slightly. Her dark eyes still held a chill, but deep within them flashed a... barely perceptible... desire? The unusually soft and warm touch when she had kneaded Su Rui's ears and tail, and Su Rui's embarrassed and annoyed reaction, seemed to... have left her with a peculiar urge to experience it again? After all, the feeling of completely controlling and freely "playing" with a powerful (potential) being carried a secret, almost sacrilegious pleasure.

Their eyes met briefly in the air, instantly understanding the unspoken "malicious intent" in each other's gazes. The minor "conflict" from before vanished in the face of their shared goal! A silent "alliance" was swiftly formed!

Enya winked at Yela, a sly smile playing on her lips, and gestured with her eyes. "Together?"

Yela's dark eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of her mouth curved upwards almost imperceptibly, which could be considered acquiescence. She turned around and quietly walked back in the direction of Su Rui and Enya.

Immersed in the world of the terminal, Su Rui seemed oblivious to the approaching danger. He was focused on analyzing data on the rifling wear of high-explosive guns, his brow slightly furrowed, his fingers tapping on the virtual keyboard. His furry ears tilted slightly forward in concentration, occasionally twitching as he thought; his bushy tail swept unconsciously across the carpet, the tip sometimes curling into a small circle.

This unguarded, even somewhat "inviting" gesture was practically a test of the two women's self-control!

Enya and Yela sat down slowly on either side of Su Rui, forming a small circle. Their movements were subtle, but Su Rui noticed them immediately! His fingers, which were tapping on the screen, paused. He looked up warily, his dark eyes quickly scanning the two menacing figures on either side. When he saw Yela return, both wearing that... malicious, "Enya -like" smile on their faces, his alarm bells rang!

"What... what do you want?" Su Rui's body tensed instantly, instinctively trying to shrink back, but there was a wall behind him, nowhere to retreat! A hint of panic and... a hint of resigned helplessness flashed in his dark eyes? Not again?!

"It's nothing~" Enya smiled like a cat that had just stolen some cream, her voice so sweet it could drip honey, "You've been staring at the terminal for so long, it's bad for your eyes, so we'll help you... relax a bit~" As she spoke, she had already reached out her "claws," her target being Su Rui's cheek, which looked incredibly soft to the touch!

Almost simultaneously, Yela made her move! Her target was clear and direct—the large tail behind Su Rui, its fur slightly ruffled from nervousness!

"Hey! Wait! Don't..." Before Su Rui could finish speaking, two hands (claws?) landed on him simultaneously!

Enya's warm, soft fingers gently pinched Su Rui's cheek. The touch was delicate and smooth, with the elasticity unique to young people. She carefully controlled the pressure, gently kneading it with her fingertips, as if handling a fragile treasure. Her movements were gentle and full of affection, her eyes filled with a gentle smile.

Volume 18, Chapter 1104: A Brutal Attack

"Mmm..." Su Rui was forced to pout as his cheek was pinched, letting out a muffled protest. He tried to turn his head away, but Enya's fingers seemed to have magic, carrying a gentle yet irresistible force that made it impossible for him to break free. And... to be honest, Enya's massage technique... was quite comfortable? The warm touch and gentle pressure on his cheek did relieve some of the fatigue he felt from staring at the screen for so long.

On the other side, Yela's "attack" was much more "brutal"! She grabbed the base of Su Rui's tail! That was an extremely sensitive area! Su Rui shuddered violently, and the fur on his tail stood on end instantly! He gasped, his dark eyes instantly welling up with tears, and he glared at Yela with shame and indignation!

"Let... let go!" He squeezed out the two words through clenched teeth, his voice trembling.

Yela, however, paid no heed. Her fingers applied moderate pressure, yet carried an undeniable sense of control. First, she gently stroked the tail along its bone structure, smoothing the unruly fur, and then... she began to meticulously comb the thick, soft fur on the tail with her fingertips! Her movements possessed a peculiar, almost professional, skill, as if she were tending to an expensive fur coat? Her fingertips brushed against the roots of the fur, bringing waves of indescribable stimulation, a mixture of slight itching and strange comfort!

"Mmm..." Su Rui couldn't help but let out a very soft, suppressed whimper from deep in his throat. The tail is a more sensitive part than the ears, and Yela's "professional" grooming brought a stimulation far greater than the simple kneading just now! A tingling sensation shot from his tailbone straight to the top of his head, making his limbs weak and almost collapsing! He subconsciously wanted to curl up to protect his tail, but Yela's hands held him firmly like iron clamps, making him unable to move.

"You... that's enough..." Su Rui tried to struggle, but faced with the "attack" of two people, his strength seemed so insignificant. Enya gently pinched his cheeks, Yela "professionally" combed his tail. He was like Tang Sanzang who had fallen into the Spider Cave, completely surrounded by the "gentle embrace" and powerless to resist.

After the initial shame and resistance, a strange... sense of comfort... began to quietly spread.

Enya's fingertips were gentle, and the pressure of her massage on his cheeks was just right, effectively relieving his fatigue; while Yela... although her movements were forceful, the meticulous combing of his hair eliminated some of the discomfort from tangled fur that he hadn't noticed before, and the subtle stimulation from her fingertips... didn't seem... entirely torment?

Under the relentless "onslaught" of the two, Su Rui's tense body gradually... relaxed. He stopped struggling violently, only twisting his body symbolically and letting out a few muffled murmurs filled with deep dissatisfaction:

"... Hate..."

"... Go away..."

"... Don't touch there..."

"... So annoying..."

But his protests grew softer and weaker, becoming more and more like... a kind of coquettish pleading?

His dark eyes narrowed slightly, his long silver eyelashes trembled slightly, and the blush on his cheeks from embarrassment and annoyance had not yet faded, but was now tinged with a lazy rosy hue from being "served" comfortably. His snow leopard ears, which had been alert and erect at the beginning, were now slightly tilted back and in a semi-relaxed state, occasionally twitching uncontrollably when Yela combed a particularly comfortable spot at the base of his tail.

Enya and Yela took in his changes, exchanged a glance, and smiled knowingly. Enya's movements became even gentler, as if she were soothing a sulking cat; Yela, though still with a stern face, unconsciously slowed down her tail grooming, her fingertips more precisely targeting areas that would make Su Rui feel comfortable.

Su Rui completely gave up resisting. He slumped against the wall like a puddle of melting snow, letting the two "female demons" do as they pleased. He even unconsciously tilted his head back slightly, making it easier for Enya to knead his cheeks; his tail also loosened its grip, letting Yela do as she pleased. A very faint purring sound began to come from his throat, similar to that of a feline being petted comfortably... Although very soft, it was clearly audible in the quiet room!

Enya and Yela both heard the voice! Enya's eyes instantly lit up dramatically, filled with the joy of "victory" and an overflowing maternal glow! Yela, though still expressionless, seemed to soften the lines of her lips by a millimeter? A very faint, almost imperceptible, smile flickered in her dark eyes...

"See? It's still very comfortable, isn't it?" Enya smiled and gently stroked Su Rui's nose with her fingertip.

Su Rui let out a muffled hum, tacitly acquiescing. He didn't even bother to open his eyes, completely immersed in the comfort of being "served" in every way. Shame, manly dignity... none of that seemed important at this moment. Comfort... was the only thing that mattered.

Thus, an extremely... harmonious (?) yet eerie scene unfolded in the Meditation Room: the saintess of Kjerag and her personal maid (a deity), one on each side, "surrounded" a handsome young man with snow leopard ears and a tail; one gently rubbing his face, the other professionally grooming his fur. The object of their "service" looked languid and content, his eyes half-closed, emitting satisfied purrs, like a large... snow leopard pet being stroked to the extreme?

If an outsider were to walk in right now, they would be absolutely shocked!

This "collective leopard petting" operation lasted for quite some time. It wasn't until Su Rui seemed to be really drowsy from the "massage," her head nodding and almost resting on Enya's shoulder, that the two reluctantly stopped.

Enya gently withdrew her hand, looking at Su Rui's unguarded sleeping face, her heart filled with a soft sense of satisfaction. Yela also released Su Rui's tail, which now hung smoothly on the carpet, its fur combed smooth and fluffy.

Su Rui felt the "service" stop, wrinkled his nose in dissatisfaction, and let out a muffled murmur, as if complaining about why it had stopped. But he was too comfortable to move, so he leaned against the wall and drifted into a half-asleep state.

Enya and Yela exchanged a smile, a strange sense of accomplishment and tacit understanding, as if they had jointly "raised" some rare creature, quietly growing between them. The previous minor unpleasantness and arguments seemed insignificant at this moment.

Looking at Su Rui's languid demeanor, Yela's wariness, though not completely gone, had subtly diminished considerably. Perhaps... keeping this "little guy" wasn't all bad? At least... it was quite stress-relieving?

Volume 18, page 1105: Just a minor contradiction.

Enya gently smoothed the slightly messy silver hair from Su Rui's forehead, thinking to herself: It seems I'll have to give Su Rui "relaxation massages" more often. This seems... to be a good way to strengthen the "bond" and speed up the materialization process (her inner calculation)!