Disguise and Happiness

"..."

Moyan stared blankly at her, at those cool, distant eyes, at the faint curve of her lips.

For some reason, a familiar feeling suddenly welled up inside her.

This feeling... was so familiar.

It was like... like when her sister usually lectured her, with a hint of sternness yet hidden gentleness.

Clearly, the person before her was an unfamiliar magical girl, yet she saw the shadow of her sister Molly in her.

And...

Being threatened and coerced by her like this, Moyan did not feel the slightest resentment. Instead, a trace of... joy quietly rose within her?

She even... enjoyed it a little?

The moment that strange thought surfaced, Moyan forcibly suppressed it.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she did not dare let her thoughts wander any further.

She looked at Molly and nodded firmly, her voice carrying a hint of determination.

"Alright, I promise you! I'll listen to whatever you say!"

As long as she could stay alive, as long as she could remain by her sister's side, she was willing even if she had to be ordered around like a servant.

Molly looked at how obedient she was and nodded in satisfaction.

Good. She was pretty obedient!

Molly asked again,

"About how often do you need to absorb vital essence? What happens if you go too long without it?"

Moyan answered,

"About... once a day."

"If I go more than a day without absorbing any, I get really hungry and weak all over. If it goes on any longer... I'll pass out from hunger like I did just now."

Once a day?

Molly sighed in relief.

Thankfully, that was not too frequent.

While Moyan had been unconscious earlier, Molly had secretly used the Warrior's Breathing Technique to refine a little vital essence and transfer it to her.

At the time, she had specifically checked the proficiency panel and found that it had only cost her 1% of her health.

That tiny amount of consumption was practically nothing to her now.

Her Warrior's Breathing Technique had already reached Tier Two, and her recovery speed was astonishingly fast.

As long as she spent a few minutes taking several deep breaths, she could restore the health she had used.

There was no problem at all.

Molly nodded.

"Alright, then let's make an agreement."

"Under normal circumstances, I'll come to your room every night at eleven and transfer vital essence to you once."

"Remember, you're not allowed to tell anyone about this, including... your sister."

She deliberately emphasized the words "your sister."

Moyan hurriedly agreed.

"Mhm! I understand! I absolutely won't tell anyone!"

"Very good."

Molly smiled in satisfaction, put away the broken sword, and turned toward the window.

"I'll be leaving first."

"Remember our agreement. Don't try anything funny."

"Otherwise, I can cut you down with a single stroke anytime!"

"Mhm, mhm!"

Watching her retreating figure, Moyan felt a deep surge of gratitude and silently made up her mind.

She would definitely repay Pale properly in the future! She absolutely would not disappoint her!

Molly walked to the window and looked back at her younger sister. Seeing her gaze at her with such gratitude, the corner of her lips could not help but curl up.

"Heh... I didn't expect her to be this easy to fool."

She raised a hand and pushed open the window, and a fresh breeze rushed in.

She waved to Moyan, then leaped out the window.

Her white skirt traced a graceful arc through the air before quickly disappearing into the alley below.

"That's great."

"I don't have to die."

"I can keep living with my sister."

Moyan's mood instantly brightened.

She returned to her bed, curled into a ball while hugging her pillow, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

Meanwhile, after Molly jumped out the window, she did not go far.

She quickly circled around to the stairwell, then ran back up the stairs to her front door.

She took out her key, opened the door, and quietly slipped inside.

The moment she entered, she quickly dispelled her transformation.

Her white magical outfit vanished in an instant, replaced by the ordinary white T-shirt and pants she had been wearing earlier.

She leaned against the door and let out a soft breath, a smug smile appearing on her face.

That disguise just now had been perfect!

Her little sister had not noticed a single flaw!

Thinking of how her younger sister had trembled in fear earlier, Molly could not help but laugh.

Molly walked to the entryway, then quickly headed into the living room.

On the dining table were sweet-and-sour pork, shredded potatoes with green peppers, and seaweed egg-drop soup.

Molly walked over to Moyan's bedroom door.

She gently knocked, her voice so tender it could have dripped with water as she pretended she had just finished cooking.

"Little sis, are you awake? Come out and eat."

Inside the room, Moyan was hugging her pillow, happily thinking about the future.

The moment she heard Molly's voice, her body stiffened.

Sis!

She had almost forgotten!

Her sister was still home!

Moyan scrambled out of bed in a panic.

She quickly felt her back to make sure her wings had completely retracted, then checked her fingertips. Her nails had returned to normal as well.

She sighed in relief, then hurried to the door and opened it.

The moment the door opened, the rich aroma of food drifted inside.

Moyan looked up and saw Molly standing at the door with a gentle smile on her face.

Sunlight fell over her, coating her in a warm halo that made her look especially kind.

A deep warmth surged through Moyan's heart.

Looking at Molly, she could no longer maintain her cold facade, and the corner of her lips lifted slightly.

"Sis!"

Seeing the smile on her face and those sparkling eyes, Molly's heart softened once more.

She reached out and patted Moyan's head, speaking gently.

"You're awake? Your complexion looks much better. Are you hungry? Come on, let's eat."

"Mhm!"

Moyan nodded vigorously and followed Molly to the dining table.

Molly ladled out a bowl of soup and placed it in front of her.

"Drink up. Warm yourself up."

"Mhm, mhm."

Moyan took the bowl eagerly and drank a mouthful.

The warm soup slid down her throat, spreading heat through her body and instantly dispelling the chill.

Moyan looked up at Molly, her heart filled with warmth.

She felt that she was truly so happy right now.

Her sister loved her, and that magical girl had helped her too.

From now on, she would definitely behave herself and never disappoint either her sister or that magical girl!

Seeing how content she looked, Molly's lips curved into a smile as well.

She picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of sweet-and-sour pork, and put it into her mouth.

But inwardly, she was calculating.

I still have to come transfer vital essence to my sister at eleven tonight.

And Basic Swordsmanship's proficiency is about to break through to Tier Four.

I need to work harder.

A determined glint flashed in Molly's eyes.

Become stronger.

Become even stronger.

Only then could she protect the people she wanted to protect.

The sunlight outside the window grew brighter and brighter.

Meanwhile, in Moyan's mind, Lilith wore the expression of someone watching juicy drama and secretly snickered.

"Oh ho ho, I think I just discovered quite an incredible secret... The older sister is a magical girl, but the younger sister is a Monster Demon?"

"Mhm, I'd better not tell her..."