Xilin's mother! The Witch of the Evernight?

Bai Xuan noticed a hint of reproach in Isia's gaze and smiled faintly. "Don't look at me like that, Your Holiness. You'll make me blush."

"?"

Isia couldn't be bothered to respond and merely shot him another fierce glare.

But that single glance actually brought forth a burst of Holy Light!

"Mmph!?"

Isia's eyes flew wide, her cheeks gradually puffing out as disbelief and shock filled her gaze.

You!

"Cough, cough—"

She hastily rose, trying to cough it out, only to find that she couldn't.

Like smooth, tender jelly, the Holy Light slid down her throat into her stomach, even carrying a hint of sweetness—

Cough, cough!

It wasn't sweet at all!

And there was far too much!

Isia glared at Bai Xuan again, her eyes brimming with resentment and blame.

"Sorry, Your Holiness," Bai Xuan said, rubbing the tip of his nose. "I've been rather fond of sweets lately. You... don't mind, do you?"

"!"

"All right, I suppose you do mind..."

Bai Xuan gave an awkward smile.

Just then, several notifications appeared before his eyes:

[Ding!]

[Prerequisites for character (Xilin)'s quest fulfilled!]

[Ding!]

[Xilin's character quest unlocked!]

[Character quest (Xilin): Succubus in the Beginning]

[Quest rating: B]

[Quest location: Aeria World - Ailandia Kingdom, Succubus Nest]

[Quest description: A Succubus Nest exists within the Ailandia Kingdom. It is where Isia and Xilin first met, and certain secrets hidden there await your discovery.]

[Quest hint: ? (Reach the Succubus Nest)]

[Quest rewards: Combat Setup +1, advancement material (Xilin)]

[Teleport to the quest area?] (Only you and Xilin may go)

"Oh? It's unlocked?"

Bai Xuan studied the notifications before him, a satisfied smile curling his lips.

His and Isia's efforts had not been in vain after all.

"We succeeded, Your Holiness." Bai Xuan smiled at Isia.

"Good. If