Chapter 114

"That..."

Efnir bit her lip, her lips twitching slightly.

"Then... you can't take my clothes off..."

"Huh?"

Yukina was taken aback, clearly stumped by Efnir's request.

"Can't I even flirt a little bit...?"

"Can't."

Efnir answered decisively, her cheeks flushed.

This is outside, and no matter what, Efnir doesn't have the courage to expose her body in this situation. This is her bottom line that she cannot back down from.

"Hmm... then I won't take it off."

Yukina paused slightly, then nodded.

She loves Naoko and wants to possess Naoko all the time, but she will never do anything that Naoko is unwilling to do.

"But as compensation..."

At this moment, Naoko spoke softly again.

As she spoke, a silver light flashed around Efnir, her raven-black hair gradually turned white, spreading out like cascading moonlight. Her dazzling dress suddenly blossomed like blooming petals, and Efnir's figure changed in that instant. Her already boneless wrists became slender once more, and her height, which was similar to that of Yukina, gradually shrank to a head shorter than Yukina.

Yukina stared blankly at the person beneath her who was now in Synchronization.

She heard the person beneath her turn their head away, their face flushed, and let out a soft, childish sound through their nose:

"As compensation... I can do this with you... but... you can't take my clothes off..."

"Why?"

"Yukina, you like this too, right?... If it's like 'Ephnel'..."

By the end, the silver-haired girl was so embarrassed that she fell completely silent, her cheeks flushed red enough to bleed.

Yukina was still lost in thought.

Seeing the little girl she had always admired being pushed down beneath her, Yukina's reason faltered.

Her hands were still gripping Efnir's hands, pinning them behind her back and pressing them down on Efnir's head.

Efnir's silver hair spread out like a clear pool under the moonlight, her right eye was covered by her bangs, only revealing her crimson left eye, which held the moisture of the night rain, and her red lips outlined a captivating curve.

My heartstrings felt like they were being torn apart, and my heart was pounding wildly.

"Hmm... I... I like it..."

At this moment, Efnir stopped speaking, tilted her chin slightly, tilted her head, and breathed softly, already at Yukina's mercy.

Yukina swallowed hard, her throat parched. She leaned down again, but this time there was no tenderness or pity in her. Efnir frowned slightly as her hand gripped Aphrodite's.

"Pain..."

"Then I'll be gentler..."

"It's okay... just do it the way you like..."

"Then... Naoko... would you like it when I do this?"

When asked a shameful question, Efnir bit her lip and turned her face away.

"Like..."

The sound was very soft, even softer than raindrops falling on a leaf.

But Yukina heard it very clearly.

"Naoko..."

Yukina lowered her head.

Fingertips intertwined.

Strands of Yukina's hair gradually fell onto Efnir's neck and cheeks. Efnir squinted, watching Yukina's figure slowly enveloping her, her body tensing slightly.

The two figures and the swaying wind chimes disappeared into the drizzling night rain.

162. Hidden Relationship

The next day--

It wasn't until the afternoon that Efnir arrived at headquarters, together with Yukina.

Efnir had originally planned to come early in the morning to discuss with Masaki Hina what they had talked about on the phone the day before yesterday. In addition, one of the things Efnir needed to do upon arriving at headquarters was to have Yukina log into the Combat Identification System as an official agent and to conduct a post-operative check-up.

However, it was a long time since Efnir had ever experienced something like waking up in bed at noon when she had originally planned to come over in the morning—undoubtedly all thanks to Yukina.

Unlike the listless Efnir, Yukina looked very energetic.

The rain last night didn't stop until midnight, and naturally, Efnir and Yukina's "homework" continued until very late before they got home.

After that, Efnir was not simply let off the hook.

While taking a shower, she was in the bathroom; while preparing a late-night snack, she was in the kitchen; while sleeping, she was in the bedroom... In short, Efnir was tormented by Yukina for several hours in a row.

The blessing of the Order Force has a beneficial effect on all aspects of the body. Thanks to this, Yukina did not feel tired due to this level of physical exertion. However, Efnir was different. Because of her passive state of being suppressed at the beginning, Efnir was in a weak position throughout the night's "homework". She had to endure the dazed state that almost overwhelmed her reason while also catering to Yukina's pranks. She was used carefully but wantonly until Yukina felt satisfied and she was freed from Yukina's clutches. By then, she was already exhausted.

It must be said that Yukina's aptitude for the Order Force is indeed very strong, which gives Yukina great strength and endurance.

But this caused great suffering for Efnir.

After all, she was the one being "used," while Yukina only needed to play with and enjoy her. Compared to the physical exhaustion, Efnir's long-strained mental state was the first to give out.

Fortunately, thanks to the Order Force, Efnir was able to avoid completely losing her authority as an older sister and losing consciousness in front of Yukina.

Of course, a period of retaliatory sleep was inevitable, so Efnir didn't bring Yukina to headquarters until the afternoon.

"Don't do that again. I'm your older sister."

As Efnir pressed the elevator button, she didn't forget to Yukina a piece of her mind.

Yukina stuck out her tongue and smiled mischievously.

"Listen to your sister!"

"Did you really listen!?" -- Efnir wanted to ask, but seeing Yukina's smile, she suddenly couldn't bring herself to say it.

After all, it was her own request in the first place, so there's no reason to blame Yukina for it. Ultimately, Efnir wouldn't feel repulsed if Yukina liked her so much.

After the last incident, and now last night's, her authority as the older sister has been completely destroyed.

"Ah, never mind..."

Efnir sighed and didn't dwell on the topic.

"I will have Chufei register your name in the official agent roster shortly. From now on, you will follow me as a formal combatant, facing the Erosion Entity as a true warrior..."

She paused, looked earnestly at Yukina, and asked softly, "From today onwards, it's time to say goodbye to my old life completely."

"Um."

What I received in return was a smile from Yukina.

"As long as I'm with Naoko, I'm not afraid of anything."

Looking at the determined look in Yukina's eyes, Efnir pursed her lips and said nothing more.

"I will train you."

"Yes! I will work even harder to stand by Naoko's side!"

Yukina gently hooked her intertwined fingers together and lightly touched Efnir's lips.

Efnir first went for a post-operative check-up and had her dressing changed, then went straight to the command post to find Shinomiyami Nami.

Today, Shinomiyami Nami was dressed in her usual flamboyant girl style again. When she saw Efnir and Yukina, she took the initiative to greet them.

However, Shinomiyami Nami noticed that Efnir seemed a little strange today.

"Efnir, you look a little pale... Are you alright?"

Shinomiyami Nami asked with concern.

In Shinomiyami Nami's memory, Efnir rarely showed a helpless expression.

Now, Efnir not only gives the impression of being so fragile that she would fall over with the slightest push, but also exudes a delicate and fragile aura.

Shinomiyami Nami didn't know how to describe this feeling—was it that her aura as a weak woman suddenly increased? Or was it because the gauze covering her eyes made people associate the current Efnir with words like "sickly"?

While Efnir was hospitalized, Shinomiyami Nami learned from the Commander that Efnir had lost sight in her right eye. She had been very worried about Efnir's condition. Today, she finally managed to see her and saw that Efnir's right eye was bandaged and she looked listless. Naturally, she was even more worried.

"Don't worry about it, it's nothing..."

Efnir answered like this.

Are the aches and pains in my body really that noticeable?

Under the sincere and caring gaze of Shinomiyami Nami, Efnir instinctively looked away, her face flushing slightly with embarrassment.

But this immediately led Shinomiyami Nami to misunderstand the situation from another angle.

"Efnir, you're not... on your 'period,' are you? How about I get you some brown sugar ginger tea? We happen to have some in the office..."

"..."

Efnir didn't say anything, but just glared at Shinomiyami Nami.

Her period was indeed approaching, but her slight discomfort wasn't due to menstruation, but rather a soreness left over from overexertion during last night's "homework."

This was something that Efnir had always found difficult to get used to, and when Shinomiyami Nami suddenly brought it up, Efnir felt extremely embarrassed.

She really wanted to Shinomiyami Nami.

However, she couldn't ignore the kindness shown to her by Shinomiyami Nami.

"I'm fine..."

Efnir waved her hand, then turned her gaze and gave Yukina beside her a resentful look.

Yukina raised the corner of her eye mischievously, covered her mouth and chuckled, avoiding Efnir's pointed and accusatory gaze.

"I just didn't sleep well last night, I'm a little tired..."

This is not a lie; it is indeed just due to fatigue. Although I feel a little uncomfortable, it is not a problem that will affect my activities.

Shinomiyami Nami clearly had no idea what had happened between the two close sisters, and simply tilted her head in surprise.

163. She is my sister.

"Are you really alright?"

"Um."

As she was pressed for answers, Efnir recalled the memory of being pinned down by Yukina the night before, and her cheeks quickly became burning hot, as if they had been steamed.

"But I see you..."

"Don't worry, I won't force myself to do anything."

Continuing to discuss this issue would only lead to an endless discussion, and Efnir didn't want to lose her dignity as an older sister in front of Yukina and then lose it again in front of her subordinate. She immediately Shinomiyami Nami and asked:

"More importantly, is the commander here?"

"Huh? The commander isn't here..."

Shinomiyami Nami answered.