The Married Life of Crow and Alpaca (Part One)

... What kind of weird slang is "red-eyed spider's leg hair" from the dungeon? I'm completely baffled.

"Teacher, have you done it yet?" Anna asked me earnestly.

Um?

I asked instinctively, "What are you doing?"

Anna looked at me with a disappointed expression and said with great distress, "Teacher, of course it's sex! Don't you know that those who only flirt but don't sleep with their partners are just frivolous people who only talk the talk?"

Is that so? I looked at Anna skeptically. The dark-skinned elf seemed very sincere, if it weren't for her eyes being as red as little devils'...

I said sternly, "Anna, although I, your teacher, have never had any romantic experience, based on common sense, what you're describing is probably just a custom of your dark elves."

Anna responded, "That's because you humans aren't sincere!"

My benevolent god, a dark elf, you say humans are dishonest? Which race again is it that considers lying a virtue?

However... Anna has a point. If I keep emphasizing how much I like something but don't actually do anything about it, it does seem... insincere.

Um...

I'll go arrange the bed. I think Xipei will like a soft, big bed. I love the kind of bed where you sink into it, soft and fluffy like a big cloud. It's so comfortable to lie on. Our monks have been working hard on experiments all day, and their whole bodies are sore. They deserve to enjoy good material comforts.

Yes, especially dark mages. Many of their spells are very physically and mentally taxing. In the history of Diana, the dark mage I admire most is Hailianna. To ensure he could enjoy himself better, he kept a whole troop of banshees to take care of his daily needs. A mage can only concentrate on his studies if he is in good physical condition. Otherwise, if he has frequent arm pain, stomach pain, or back cramps, he won't be able to do serious research.

Oh right, I also need to contact my friends in the Dark Elves and ask them for some... um... experience. I totally agree with the Dark Elves on this point. For two people to become partners, not only must their souls resonate, but they also need to be satisfied in bed. Otherwise, every night will become a nightmare. I must make Xipei fully accept me, without the slightest compromise or dissatisfaction. My Xipei is just too outstanding, so I should work even harder to be worthy of walking together with Xipei!

--And, I didn't ask, but I suspect, Xipei... Xipei must be "Flame of Fury," right?

That mysterious dark mage, who once made a fleeting appearance, shattered the long-dormant Goddess of Annihilation Cult, causing their evil scheme to become the top trending topic on social media before it even began. Reporters arrived at the scene immediately afterward, capturing the last moments before the Flame of Fury departed—black flames burning across the sky, the wails of the dead echoing across the land. The massive battle, which caused absolutely no unnecessary destruction, was already over by the time the reporters and the army arrived. An underground castle was discovered, and the dark mage inside was nowhere to be found.

Shadow Moon later confirmed that the ability to perfectly extinguish such a large-scale Hellfire without causing any damage to the surrounding environment—such terrifying power and control—was practically a legendary dark mage transported to the present day!

So, I've been curious about it all these years, but the Flame of Fury silently disappeared after that, until... I saw Xipei.

I remember him facing the enemy high in the sky. His expression remained calm, without excessive joy, anger, or excitement. But his eyes were bright, with a sharp, silvery-gray light, as if they concealed sharp blades. With a casual wave of his hand, large Hellfire danced and burned around him, black flames climbing up the tips of his light-colored hair. That stark contrast made Xipei look...

Both noble and powerful.

Such Xipei almost dazzled me.

I stared at him, unable to look away, my eyes trembling. His soft hand held that most dangerous flame, Magic Power dancing at his fingertips. He could take countless lives with a flick of his wrist, yet he was willing to conceal his power, to be an ordinary, unassuming mage in the research institute, dutiful and responsible. In times of crisis, he would use his power to protect me, to protect others, even those politicians who usually bullied him...

Xipei doesn't get angry when faced with mockery and provocation, but I soon realized that it was because Xipei had already reached a higher level, and those guys yelling at his feet wouldn't really listen to Xipei.

Xipei...

I really want to hug Xipei. His body is so supple, yet he has hidden such terrifying power all these years. My teacher has taught me more than once that once you have power, you're just an ordinary strong person. In modern society, with such advanced mechanical technology, once you have power, you're no different from a magic cannon brimming with energy. But what makes you stronger and nobler than a magic cannon?

Although this may sound cheesy and childish, the caster's mind is indeed the key factor that truly determines the level of a spell.

Moreover, Xipei is only two years older than me, and he became famous for his Flame of Fury much earlier than I did, which means that Xipei already possessed this power when he was a teenager... I... This is a peaceful era, a modern era where life is comfortable and teenagers spend their days watching dramas and playing games, not the perilous legendary era. Therefore, I can hardly imagine what Xipei went through in his early years to become a dark mage in his teens, a dark mage who has taken the lives of hundreds of people.

I don't think I'm as good as Xipei. I wouldn't dare say that after I gained powerful Black Magic, I could tolerate ignorant guys making jokes in front of me, calmly break up with my ex-boyfriend, and even appreciate his good points. Unlike me, I'm so angry when I know my ex-boyfriend is a jerk that I wish I could turn him into a sheep, slice him up, and use him in hot pot!

Xipei...

I must love Xipei well, so that from now on he will always be a happy and cheerful dark mage!

Then came the happiest moment: my tower gained a second master. A force that didn't belong to me entered my Magic Power veins, flowing smoothly through every part of it, and finally connecting with my spiritual power... I love the feeling of Mental Link with Xipei. Despite his past, his spiritual world is peaceful and serene, like a golden coastline caressed by a sea breeze. Looking at him, I also become more composed.

The Butler started acting strangely after Xipei arrived, Anna acted strangely too. But I could guess why Anna was acting strangely. Who would have thought that our two apprentices knew each other all along? Anna told me that they were good "best friends." I couldn't help but smile as I watched the two children hugging and screaming. Xipei next to me sighed, seemingly quite helpless, but I could see that there was no anger in his eyes, only love.

That's great, I think. Life is getting better and better, that's wonderful.

Chapter 125 The Married Life of Crow and an Alpaca (Part 1)

My name is Pine Mist Angela. We druids put our surnames first, so that whenever we introduce ourselves, the kind-hearted housewife behind the door will know that we are the ones who can help her cows produce milk.

But this raises a question—after we get married, what should Reynold be called?

Traditionally, Reynold could be called Reynold Mist, but the problem is that our Druid names and surnames follow a special format, so he should be called Mist Reynold. However, Reynold protests this.

"That sounds awful! And you have to understand, compared to the simple, hardworking farm women who need to milk and deliver calves, there are far more ordinary people in this world who are glued to their phones every day! When I go out to give a speech, am I supposed to introduce myself to a completely clueless public as, 'Hello everyone, I am the Speaker of the Magic Council, Matsutake Reynold' —the public will think I've changed my name to Matsutake!"

He glared at me—well, that was kind of cute.

This problem had been the biggest source of trouble in our married life, and it was Ciprins finally solved my dilemma.

When I went to find him, he was at the top of the tower, mending a torn banshee. While threading his needle, Ciprins answered me, "Why must we change our names? That's strange. Neither Mel nor I want to use the other's surname, because we're perfectly happy with ours."