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Chapter 298: A Woman's Heart is Like a Needle at the Bottom of the Sea
The next day, "a group of people" swaggered towards the Mage Guild. Talen, the old pedant, still thought the other two were just seeing them off. When he saw all three of them standing together in the Waypoint, his Eyes nearly popped out.
"Elder," he said, "why didn't you say earlier that you wanted to teleport three people?" His old face immediately stretched longer than a horse's.
"Is there any difference?"
As soon as he finished speaking, I suddenly felt the surrounding Sorceresses faintly revealing the gaze of looking at a Magic Novice. I said, Little Molly, don't learn from them! Aren't you on my side, your Master?
"Of course there's a difference, my Elder Wu Fan, Your Excellency! The Mana consumption is completely different, oh dear." After speaking, Talen seemed to feel he couldn't explain clearly to me, this Magic Novice. He said a few words into the ear of the Middle-aged Mage next to him. Before long, the Middle-aged Mage brought down five more decrepit Sorceresses, standing in the Pentagram position.
"Fortunately, a few Sorceresses were free just now." Talen wiped a Cold Sweat.
"How about the Rogue Encampment side? Do we need to notify them?" Seeing Talen make such a big fuss, I was also a bit confused and couldn't help myself but regret not having made the number of people clear.
"Hehe, it's fine, it's fine."
Talen chuckled slyly a few times: "The Teacher is there. He alone can stand for a hundred."
Well, it seems this old fellow has quite a bit of resentment towards Fara. But thinking about it, it's not strange. Anyone stuck with an irresponsible Teacher like Fara would probably end up like this.
"Elder," Talen said, still looking at me with a gaze half-doubtful, half-admonishing before the Teleportation Array activated, "are you sure? 3 people require 60 Chipped Gems."
"Where does all this Nonsense come from? Hurry up, hurry up, I have urgent business."
Talen sighed deeply, seeming absolutely certain that I was going to use the Teleportation Array without paying.
A White Light flashed, followed by a dizzying spin of the world with a feeling of weightlessness. I finally managed to get my feet on the Ground, but before I could react, my Head had already been rewarded with a Head Flick.
"You brat, are you intentionally trying to make me look bad?" Fara's utterly enraged appearance suddenly magnified in my Eyes. If not for Kashya holding him back, he would probably have given me a series of Head Flicks.
"Alright, alright, why bother arguing with a Kid?" Kashya said, holding back Fara and "kindly" advising him. But in a blind spot, she secretly gave me a Thumb up—gj.
Only then did I realize Fara's appearance was indescribably disheveled. He probably didn't expect there would be 3 people, catching him off guard.
"Old Man Fara, come, come, don't be angry, this is for you."
Like coaxing a child, I brought a heavy Sack In Front of him. As if he smelled the scent of Money, the Old Man stopped sweating and stopped panting. He actually shook off Kashya's Bind in one go and, with both Eyes shining, snatched the Sack from my hand.
"Consider yourself smart, kid, haha. I still thought you were going to use the Teleportation Array without paying. You made me act for so long." The old fellow laughed strangely, haha, putting on an extremely mercenary Face. It made me, also an Elder, feel utterly ashamed. Wouldn't you say so, Kashya?
Looking over, I discovered Kashya was staring at the cloth bag, drooling, and kept muttering and calculating in her mouth how much Ale this Money could buy.
Forgive my bluntness, but inside Rogue, except for me, there wasn't a single proper Elder.
"Old Drunkard," I said to Kashya, "tell Akara I have something important to talk about with everyone. Ask her to free up some Time these next few days to hold an Elder Meeting."
Before leaving, I said to Kashya. Seeing how even I, who regards meetings like fierce tigers, said this, Kashya seemed to understand the importance of the Matter. She nodded her Head.
"No need to find her," she said. "I know everyone is free tomorrow, so let's make it tomorrow, at the old place. I will greet the others."
The Three-No Princess probably saw the scenery outside the Desert for the first time. Although the Desert also has Oases, the Blue Sky over the Grassland, the Moist and fresh Air, and that lazy Sunlight are things the Desert could never create. Therefore, along the way, her Eyes weren't enough to take it all in. She completely ignored the path ahead and kept bumping and stumbling the whole way. If I hadn't been watching and supporting her from the side, she would have fallen at least a hundred times along this stretch of road.
How do I feel more and more like a 'nanny dad'? Aunt Shali, following behind, saw the way our Master-Servant Relationship was completely reversed and couldn't help but laugh. She gently stroked my Hair and smiled tenderly.
"Fan," she said, "you are like Lars. You will definitely be a good Father in the future."
Thus, because of the double blow brought by this sentence, I was depressed for several months.
At the fork in the road, Aunt Shali and I parted ways. She was eager to go back and see her Home, even though it was already an empty House.
"Look," I said, "this is my Home in Rogue. Isn't it nice?"
I pointed to the white Small Tent In Front of me and said proudly. Velas and Sarah were not inside; they were most likely studying at the Training Camp.
"A warm... Scent."
Slowly fiddling with a bunch of Small Wildflowers, carefully placed inside the Tent, that could be picked anywhere in the Grassland, the Three-No Princess murmured.
I was startled. I didn't expect she could say something like that. Then I laughed with heartfelt pride.
"Yes, the Scent of Home."
Coming back to my senses, the Three-No Princess was already lying on the Chair, having fallen into a cute little daze.
"Hey, don't ignore me, your Master! Don't sleep! In broad daylight, how much do you want to sleep?"
"Last night... couldn't sleep..." the Three-No Princess said vaguely, "read a lot... in Rogue... Books..." Her Eyes were already unable to open.
"..."
Are you still a Kid? So excited about a trip that you couldn't sleep? Are you sure you're really sixteen and not six?
"You Little Squirt."
Looking at the Three-No Princess who had fallen into a deep sleep, I, with Helplessness, lightly tapped her small, delicate nose. Every time I face this Little Squirt, I always soften and can't help myself but indulge her. It's probably because of her appearance of "not lacking Feelings/Emotions, but being unable to express them," which makes people unable to resist cherishing her, generating a desire for Protection, wanting to break that rigid Mask and make her smile.
Hmph hmph, consider yourself lucky, you Kid. Today, I, your Master, will take you to a good place. I chuckled lightly with pride, picked up the Three-No Princess's feather-like Body, and walked out of the Tent. We passed through a Small Grove. Alright, that's enough. Those guys whose Brains flashed with related terms like "sleeping with," "field battle," etc., go do a thousand push-ups on the cement ground with your little jj.
This is the highest point of this Jungle. Looking out, more than half of the Jungle could be seen, including an Azure Lake not far away. Lying on the soft Grassland, squinting my Eyes and enjoying the Sunlight split into countless strands by the gaps in the Tree Leaves, and the Cool Breeze blowing from across the Lake, Life is like this, what more could one ask for?
I put the Little Princess down under the Tree Shade I often occupied and also lay down next to her. I closed my Eyes. If I take a nap, Velas and Sarah should be back just in time.
In my dream, I saw Velas, Sarah, and Sister Sharna gathered under this Tree Shade. The Family was talking and laughing. Not far away, the Figure of a five or six-year-old little girl was running quickly on the Grassland, wearing a beautiful Princess Dress with cute Ribbons decorating her Clothes dancing in the Wind. Her face had a sweet Smile. Carefully distinguishing her Appearance, she was actually somewhat similar to the Three-No Princess. No, I should say she was simply a miniature version of Marissa.
"Damn!!"
Waking up from the dream, I couldn't help but curse. Should I classify that dream I just had as a Nightmare?
When I returned to the Small Tent, the Sky was already approaching dusk. Before I even pulled open the Tent door, I heard the lively noise inside. I opened it and looked. It turned out Sarah and Aunt Shali, mother and daughter, were having a joyful reunion. Velas was quietly standing to the side, smiling and watching this warm scene, but her Eyes couldn't help but keep glancing at the Tent door. Naturally, she was the first to notice me come in.
"Lord!!"
At this moment, Velas forgot the existence of Sarah and her mother and also didn't notice the Three-No Princess behind me at all. Her mind was completely focused on her Beloved. With a sweet cry, she ran forward to greet me.
I passionately embraced Velas who had pounced over, buried my Head in her Hair, smelling the Body scent that I longed for in my Soul and dreams, and muttered excitedly, "One day apart feels like three years." Calculated this way, I haven't seen Velas for a full twenty years.
"And Sarah, my Little Darling."
After letting go of Velas, Sarah also clung to me completely. Truly a Little Clingy Bug. I affectionately kissed her face.
"So the unexpected person Mom mentioned is Sister Marissa?" Her Line of Sight leaped over my shoulder, and Sarah finally discovered Marissa following behind my Buttocks.
Marissa lightly nodded her Head, seeming not fully awake, still somewhat drowsy.
Among everyone, only Velas hadn't met Marissa, but she had already learned of her Existence from me. She was also extremely curious about this Little Princess whom I had described as having a strange personality yet being lovable.
"Cough cough, everyone," I said solemnly after attracting everyone's attention, sitting down casually. "Today I also want to introduce someone to everyone."
"Hey hey, come out quickly, everyone is waiting," I said to the Necklace.
"Wuwu, I don't want to~~"
From inside came the Little Ghost's trembling Wail. I could almost imagine her posture of hugging her Head and shrinking like a Vole.
"Didn't you make up your mind?"
"Making up one's mind or whatever is like Bubbles. If you shake it, it's gone."
"What kind of twisted logic is this? Can you still be considered a Saintess like this? Can you still be considered a Saintess Lord who keeps her word?"
"Wuwu~~, if that's the case, from now until the Time we leave the Rogue Encampment, just consider me as a Wandering Woman Roaming the World, who deceives Evil Forces within her grasp, okay."
Hey hey, what does deceiving "Evil Forces" mean? You're denying it and not forgetting to insult me? Should I retort?
I sighed heavily. No way, in terms of spouting nonsense, I am far from being this Little Ghost's Opponent/Rival. I have to use some violent Methods. The more this Matter is dragged on, the bigger the misunderstanding will become. Now is the best Time.
The four people on the side saw me talking to myself at the Necklace and were long since confused, not knowing what play I was putting on. Under their surprised Gaze, I took off the Necklace.
Hah! Take this move of mine, Wu Fan's Clan's 108 Methods of Taming of -- Six-Hundred Revolutions Per Second * 4, Three-Hundred-Sixty Degree Absolutely Perverted Invincible Rapid Crazy Carousel Attack.
After wildly swinging the Necklace for over ten seconds, I stopped, calmly drank a mouthful of Tea, and like shaking out a cloth bag, gently shook the Necklace a few times. A white, fuzzy thing fell out from inside the Necklace.
Mm, Taming successful.
"Wuwu~~, Stinky Little Fan. You remember this, I want to buy a Cleaver, I want to buy a Saw..."
The Little Ghost, whose Eyes were spinning like Mosquito Coils, swayed and lay prone on the Ground, still muttering some chilling threats.
Looking at the others, their mouths were already wide open, rubbing their Eyes Incredulously. A Living Person actually shook out from inside a Necklace?
"Wow. This Older Sister is so beautiful."
Sarah, who was facing the Little Ghost, got a clear look at the other person and couldn't help but exclaim. That genuine Saintess Temperament, a head of rare and beautiful moon-colored Long Hair, silver Eyes more brilliant and Mysterious than the Milky Way, and that Appearance not inferior to her own in the slightest, her Figure was even better than her own by who knows how much. As she looked, even Sarah felt a sense of defeat, sighing that she was inferior.
"Wuwu~~"
The Little Ghost, who had slightly sobered up, raised her Head and discovered four pairs of shining Eyes looking her up and down from above. She couldn't help but let out a Wail, and reluctantly and unwillingly hid behind me, her "Enemy," revealing a small part of her silver Eyes from over my shoulder, looking timidly at the other four people.
The Little Ghost's Action immediately amused everyone in the House. They all forgot the strange Fact that she ran out from inside the Necklace and instead felt a sense of closeness that made them want to laugh.
"Come, little one, say hello. You know these people, don't you?"
I turned my Head and stroked her Long Hair with pity and affection. Although I didn't understand the reason, I knew that Alice didn't want to interact with anyone other than me. But there was no Method. As my woman, she had to meet Velas and the others. In this regard, I could only make her feel Wronged a little. Even if unwilling, saying hello and letting Velas and the others know of her Existence was also good.
"Sorry, this Little Squirt is a bit shy."
I turned my Head and apologized to everyone's surprised Gaze. The Little Ghost, from beginning to end, kept her face buried in my arms, unwilling to face them.
"You don't mind if I introduce you to everyone, do you?"
Under Helplessness, I could only come up with this compromise Method. After getting the Little Ghost's tacit approval, I began to tell everyone about Alice's experiences.
Women are sentimental Animals, this is true. Before I even finished a tenth of it, the Eyes of the three women besides the Three-No Princess were already teary. After I finished, the entire House was already sobbing uncontrollably, enveloped in a blanket of sorrow.
Looking again at the Three-No Princess, although she wasn't shedding Tears, her eye sockets were a bit more Moist than usual. Her Gaze was blank, wanting to turn the sadness in her Inner Heart into Tears and let them flow, but feeling lost, unable to find the way. Inside that face that seemed to wear a rigid Mask, the true Feelings that couldn't be expressed also made one's Inner Heart ache.
"Good child, you've suffered."
Aunt Shali said while wiping her Tears, wanting to reach out to Alice, but halfway there, withdrew it with Helplessness.
"That's the whole story. So, Velas, Sarah, I hid it from you for so long, you won't blame me, right?"
The two of them desperately shook their Heads. They were already crying so hard they couldn't speak.
"Alright, Alice, if you feel tired, go back and rest for a while," I said softly, hugging the Little Ghost who had shrunk her Body into my arms.
Just then, something that made me Dumbfounded happened. This Restless/Mischievous Little Ghost did not return inside the Necklace, but with a sound of "Wah!!" suddenly pushed me away and actually... actually pounced towards Velas's embrace.
The sudden unexpected event made everyone at a loss. Velas was even more stunned, holding the Little Ghost blankly, not knowing what to do.
"Wuwu~~, it's not at all like Little Fan said, Little Velas, I'm so pitiful! Ever since I was tricked by Little Fan to his side, I've been living a life like a sex slave, wuwuwu~~~"
The Little Ghost's words exploded inside the Tent like a heavy bomb. Sharp Gaze after sharp Gaze scraped over my Body, as if wanting to cut me into a thousand pieces. Even Velas, who trusted me the most, her Gaze also couldn't help but become serious. Who could blame them, the Little Ghost's Past/History had deeply moved them. Under this Emotion, they all chose to believe without hesitation.
Damn it, I've dug my own grave. After spitting out a large mouthful of Blood, I fainted on the Ground. Of course, I was faking it. Explaining now is useless. They will understand after they Calmness down. Don't they understand my upright character yet? Hmm...
When I woke up the next morning, the Little Ghost was already able to Harmonious mingle with everyone. Although she still gave off a sense of deliberate distance, Velas and the others didn't mind. They had confidence in completely opening the Little Ghost's Inner Heart.
"Little Velas, calling you Little Velas feels a bit awkward. How about I call you Little Lulu from now on?"
"Wah wah~~!!" Velas's shy cry, mixed with panic and loud attempts to cover it up, came through.
"Little Sarah, how about I call you Little Sarah from now on?"
"Mm, Sister Alice." This was my precious Sarah's innocent and cute Voice.
"Little Shali... Wah!!"
"Although according to Age, calling you that is indeed correct, but from now on, you still have to call me Aunt Shali," said Aunt Shali in her kind yet imposing Voice.
"Wuwu, yes, Little..., Aunt Shali, wuwu~~"
The Little Ghost covered her forehead and pounced into my arms. It seems she tasted the Power of Aunt Shali's Flick Finger Divine Skill.
Hearing and seeing such a scene, I couldn't help myself but feel greatly comforted. It seems everyone has already accepted Alice's Existence. But while happy, a Question also arose: could it be that they have no aversion at all to Alice becoming my third woman? Not even a single point of aversion? Like Sarah, after knowing about my relationship with Velas back then, although she didn't object, I could clearly feel she was Jealousy for quite some Time.
Much later, I brought up this Question and got the answer from Velas: "Perhaps Alice's pitiable experience is part of the reason, but that's not all. I think it should be because of her Ghost Status, which always makes us unable to feel Jealousy. The most important thing is..."
Speaking of this, Velas's face turned red, and she said somewhat hesitantly: "I know saying this is selfish, but the most important reason I think that makes us unable to feel Jealousy is not just Alice's background and her Ghost Status, but because Alice cannot bear children for Lord. I think Sarah and I have the same view on this...""
Sigh, a Woman's Heart, ah...
After eating Breakfast, I trotted towards Akara's Tent. As expected, after pushing aside the Tent door, the Four Great Elders were already sitting steadily inside waiting for me. Under Kashya's fierce Gaze, I sat down with a sheepish smile, straightened my Gaze, glanced at the four people, and slowly spoke.
The next day, "a group of people" swaggered towards the Mage Guild. Talen, the old pedant, still thought the other two were just seeing them off. When he saw all three of them standing together in the Waypoint, his Eyes nearly popped out.
"Elder," he said, "why didn't you say earlier that you wanted to teleport three people?" His old face immediately stretched longer than a horse's.
"Is there any difference?"
As soon as he finished speaking, I suddenly felt the surrounding Sorceresses faintly revealing the gaze of looking at a Magic Novice. I said, Little Molly, don't learn from them! Aren't you on my side, your Master?
"Of course there's a difference, my Elder Wu Fan, Your Excellency! The Mana consumption is completely different, oh dear." After speaking, Talen seemed to feel he couldn't explain clearly to me, this Magic Novice. He said a few words into the ear of the Middle-aged Mage next to him. Before long, the Middle-aged Mage brought down five more decrepit Sorceresses, standing in the Pentagram position.
"Fortunately, a few Sorceresses were free just now." Talen wiped a Cold Sweat.
"How about the Rogue Encampment side? Do we need to notify them?" Seeing Talen make such a big fuss, I was also a bit confused and couldn't help myself but regret not having made the number of people clear.
"Hehe, it's fine, it's fine."
Talen chuckled slyly a few times: "The Teacher is there. He alone can stand for a hundred."
Well, it seems this old fellow has quite a bit of resentment towards Fara. But thinking about it, it's not strange. Anyone stuck with an irresponsible Teacher like Fara would probably end up like this.
"Elder," Talen said, still looking at me with a gaze half-doubtful, half-admonishing before the Teleportation Array activated, "are you sure? 3 people require 60 Chipped Gems."
"Where does all this Nonsense come from? Hurry up, hurry up, I have urgent business."
Talen sighed deeply, seeming absolutely certain that I was going to use the Teleportation Array without paying.
A White Light flashed, followed by a dizzying spin of the world with a feeling of weightlessness. I finally managed to get my feet on the Ground, but before I could react, my Head had already been rewarded with a Head Flick.
"You brat, are you intentionally trying to make me look bad?" Fara's utterly enraged appearance suddenly magnified in my Eyes. If not for Kashya holding him back, he would probably have given me a series of Head Flicks.
"Alright, alright, why bother arguing with a Kid?" Kashya said, holding back Fara and "kindly" advising him. But in a blind spot, she secretly gave me a Thumb up—gj.
Only then did I realize Fara's appearance was indescribably disheveled. He probably didn't expect there would be 3 people, catching him off guard.
"Old Man Fara, come, come, don't be angry, this is for you."
Like coaxing a child, I brought a heavy Sack In Front of him. As if he smelled the scent of Money, the Old Man stopped sweating and stopped panting. He actually shook off Kashya's Bind in one go and, with both Eyes shining, snatched the Sack from my hand.
"Consider yourself smart, kid, haha. I still thought you were going to use the Teleportation Array without paying. You made me act for so long." The old fellow laughed strangely, haha, putting on an extremely mercenary Face. It made me, also an Elder, feel utterly ashamed. Wouldn't you say so, Kashya?
Looking over, I discovered Kashya was staring at the cloth bag, drooling, and kept muttering and calculating in her mouth how much Ale this Money could buy.
Forgive my bluntness, but inside Rogue, except for me, there wasn't a single proper Elder.
"Old Drunkard," I said to Kashya, "tell Akara I have something important to talk about with everyone. Ask her to free up some Time these next few days to hold an Elder Meeting."
Before leaving, I said to Kashya. Seeing how even I, who regards meetings like fierce tigers, said this, Kashya seemed to understand the importance of the Matter. She nodded her Head.
"No need to find her," she said. "I know everyone is free tomorrow, so let's make it tomorrow, at the old place. I will greet the others."
The Three-No Princess probably saw the scenery outside the Desert for the first time. Although the Desert also has Oases, the Blue Sky over the Grassland, the Moist and fresh Air, and that lazy Sunlight are things the Desert could never create. Therefore, along the way, her Eyes weren't enough to take it all in. She completely ignored the path ahead and kept bumping and stumbling the whole way. If I hadn't been watching and supporting her from the side, she would have fallen at least a hundred times along this stretch of road.
How do I feel more and more like a 'nanny dad'? Aunt Shali, following behind, saw the way our Master-Servant Relationship was completely reversed and couldn't help but laugh. She gently stroked my Hair and smiled tenderly.
"Fan," she said, "you are like Lars. You will definitely be a good Father in the future."
Thus, because of the double blow brought by this sentence, I was depressed for several months.
At the fork in the road, Aunt Shali and I parted ways. She was eager to go back and see her Home, even though it was already an empty House.
"Look," I said, "this is my Home in Rogue. Isn't it nice?"
I pointed to the white Small Tent In Front of me and said proudly. Velas and Sarah were not inside; they were most likely studying at the Training Camp.
"A warm... Scent."
Slowly fiddling with a bunch of Small Wildflowers, carefully placed inside the Tent, that could be picked anywhere in the Grassland, the Three-No Princess murmured.
I was startled. I didn't expect she could say something like that. Then I laughed with heartfelt pride.
"Yes, the Scent of Home."
Coming back to my senses, the Three-No Princess was already lying on the Chair, having fallen into a cute little daze.
"Hey, don't ignore me, your Master! Don't sleep! In broad daylight, how much do you want to sleep?"
"Last night... couldn't sleep..." the Three-No Princess said vaguely, "read a lot... in Rogue... Books..." Her Eyes were already unable to open.
"..."
Are you still a Kid? So excited about a trip that you couldn't sleep? Are you sure you're really sixteen and not six?
"You Little Squirt."
Looking at the Three-No Princess who had fallen into a deep sleep, I, with Helplessness, lightly tapped her small, delicate nose. Every time I face this Little Squirt, I always soften and can't help myself but indulge her. It's probably because of her appearance of "not lacking Feelings/Emotions, but being unable to express them," which makes people unable to resist cherishing her, generating a desire for Protection, wanting to break that rigid Mask and make her smile.
Hmph hmph, consider yourself lucky, you Kid. Today, I, your Master, will take you to a good place. I chuckled lightly with pride, picked up the Three-No Princess's feather-like Body, and walked out of the Tent. We passed through a Small Grove. Alright, that's enough. Those guys whose Brains flashed with related terms like "sleeping with," "field battle," etc., go do a thousand push-ups on the cement ground with your little jj.
This is the highest point of this Jungle. Looking out, more than half of the Jungle could be seen, including an Azure Lake not far away. Lying on the soft Grassland, squinting my Eyes and enjoying the Sunlight split into countless strands by the gaps in the Tree Leaves, and the Cool Breeze blowing from across the Lake, Life is like this, what more could one ask for?
I put the Little Princess down under the Tree Shade I often occupied and also lay down next to her. I closed my Eyes. If I take a nap, Velas and Sarah should be back just in time.
In my dream, I saw Velas, Sarah, and Sister Sharna gathered under this Tree Shade. The Family was talking and laughing. Not far away, the Figure of a five or six-year-old little girl was running quickly on the Grassland, wearing a beautiful Princess Dress with cute Ribbons decorating her Clothes dancing in the Wind. Her face had a sweet Smile. Carefully distinguishing her Appearance, she was actually somewhat similar to the Three-No Princess. No, I should say she was simply a miniature version of Marissa.
"Damn!!"
Waking up from the dream, I couldn't help but curse. Should I classify that dream I just had as a Nightmare?
When I returned to the Small Tent, the Sky was already approaching dusk. Before I even pulled open the Tent door, I heard the lively noise inside. I opened it and looked. It turned out Sarah and Aunt Shali, mother and daughter, were having a joyful reunion. Velas was quietly standing to the side, smiling and watching this warm scene, but her Eyes couldn't help but keep glancing at the Tent door. Naturally, she was the first to notice me come in.
"Lord!!"
At this moment, Velas forgot the existence of Sarah and her mother and also didn't notice the Three-No Princess behind me at all. Her mind was completely focused on her Beloved. With a sweet cry, she ran forward to greet me.
I passionately embraced Velas who had pounced over, buried my Head in her Hair, smelling the Body scent that I longed for in my Soul and dreams, and muttered excitedly, "One day apart feels like three years." Calculated this way, I haven't seen Velas for a full twenty years.
"And Sarah, my Little Darling."
After letting go of Velas, Sarah also clung to me completely. Truly a Little Clingy Bug. I affectionately kissed her face.
"So the unexpected person Mom mentioned is Sister Marissa?" Her Line of Sight leaped over my shoulder, and Sarah finally discovered Marissa following behind my Buttocks.
Marissa lightly nodded her Head, seeming not fully awake, still somewhat drowsy.
Among everyone, only Velas hadn't met Marissa, but she had already learned of her Existence from me. She was also extremely curious about this Little Princess whom I had described as having a strange personality yet being lovable.
"Cough cough, everyone," I said solemnly after attracting everyone's attention, sitting down casually. "Today I also want to introduce someone to everyone."
"Hey hey, come out quickly, everyone is waiting," I said to the Necklace.
"Wuwu, I don't want to~~"
From inside came the Little Ghost's trembling Wail. I could almost imagine her posture of hugging her Head and shrinking like a Vole.
"Didn't you make up your mind?"
"Making up one's mind or whatever is like Bubbles. If you shake it, it's gone."
"What kind of twisted logic is this? Can you still be considered a Saintess like this? Can you still be considered a Saintess Lord who keeps her word?"
"Wuwu~~, if that's the case, from now until the Time we leave the Rogue Encampment, just consider me as a Wandering Woman Roaming the World, who deceives Evil Forces within her grasp, okay."
Hey hey, what does deceiving "Evil Forces" mean? You're denying it and not forgetting to insult me? Should I retort?
I sighed heavily. No way, in terms of spouting nonsense, I am far from being this Little Ghost's Opponent/Rival. I have to use some violent Methods. The more this Matter is dragged on, the bigger the misunderstanding will become. Now is the best Time.
The four people on the side saw me talking to myself at the Necklace and were long since confused, not knowing what play I was putting on. Under their surprised Gaze, I took off the Necklace.
Hah! Take this move of mine, Wu Fan's Clan's 108 Methods of Taming of -- Six-Hundred Revolutions Per Second * 4, Three-Hundred-Sixty Degree Absolutely Perverted Invincible Rapid Crazy Carousel Attack.
After wildly swinging the Necklace for over ten seconds, I stopped, calmly drank a mouthful of Tea, and like shaking out a cloth bag, gently shook the Necklace a few times. A white, fuzzy thing fell out from inside the Necklace.
Mm, Taming successful.
"Wuwu~~, Stinky Little Fan. You remember this, I want to buy a Cleaver, I want to buy a Saw..."
The Little Ghost, whose Eyes were spinning like Mosquito Coils, swayed and lay prone on the Ground, still muttering some chilling threats.
Looking at the others, their mouths were already wide open, rubbing their Eyes Incredulously. A Living Person actually shook out from inside a Necklace?
"Wow. This Older Sister is so beautiful."
Sarah, who was facing the Little Ghost, got a clear look at the other person and couldn't help but exclaim. That genuine Saintess Temperament, a head of rare and beautiful moon-colored Long Hair, silver Eyes more brilliant and Mysterious than the Milky Way, and that Appearance not inferior to her own in the slightest, her Figure was even better than her own by who knows how much. As she looked, even Sarah felt a sense of defeat, sighing that she was inferior.
"Wuwu~~"
The Little Ghost, who had slightly sobered up, raised her Head and discovered four pairs of shining Eyes looking her up and down from above. She couldn't help but let out a Wail, and reluctantly and unwillingly hid behind me, her "Enemy," revealing a small part of her silver Eyes from over my shoulder, looking timidly at the other four people.
The Little Ghost's Action immediately amused everyone in the House. They all forgot the strange Fact that she ran out from inside the Necklace and instead felt a sense of closeness that made them want to laugh.
"Come, little one, say hello. You know these people, don't you?"
I turned my Head and stroked her Long Hair with pity and affection. Although I didn't understand the reason, I knew that Alice didn't want to interact with anyone other than me. But there was no Method. As my woman, she had to meet Velas and the others. In this regard, I could only make her feel Wronged a little. Even if unwilling, saying hello and letting Velas and the others know of her Existence was also good.
"Sorry, this Little Squirt is a bit shy."
I turned my Head and apologized to everyone's surprised Gaze. The Little Ghost, from beginning to end, kept her face buried in my arms, unwilling to face them.
"You don't mind if I introduce you to everyone, do you?"
Under Helplessness, I could only come up with this compromise Method. After getting the Little Ghost's tacit approval, I began to tell everyone about Alice's experiences.
Women are sentimental Animals, this is true. Before I even finished a tenth of it, the Eyes of the three women besides the Three-No Princess were already teary. After I finished, the entire House was already sobbing uncontrollably, enveloped in a blanket of sorrow.
Looking again at the Three-No Princess, although she wasn't shedding Tears, her eye sockets were a bit more Moist than usual. Her Gaze was blank, wanting to turn the sadness in her Inner Heart into Tears and let them flow, but feeling lost, unable to find the way. Inside that face that seemed to wear a rigid Mask, the true Feelings that couldn't be expressed also made one's Inner Heart ache.
"Good child, you've suffered."
Aunt Shali said while wiping her Tears, wanting to reach out to Alice, but halfway there, withdrew it with Helplessness.
"That's the whole story. So, Velas, Sarah, I hid it from you for so long, you won't blame me, right?"
The two of them desperately shook their Heads. They were already crying so hard they couldn't speak.
"Alright, Alice, if you feel tired, go back and rest for a while," I said softly, hugging the Little Ghost who had shrunk her Body into my arms.
Just then, something that made me Dumbfounded happened. This Restless/Mischievous Little Ghost did not return inside the Necklace, but with a sound of "Wah!!" suddenly pushed me away and actually... actually pounced towards Velas's embrace.
The sudden unexpected event made everyone at a loss. Velas was even more stunned, holding the Little Ghost blankly, not knowing what to do.
"Wuwu~~, it's not at all like Little Fan said, Little Velas, I'm so pitiful! Ever since I was tricked by Little Fan to his side, I've been living a life like a sex slave, wuwuwu~~~"
The Little Ghost's words exploded inside the Tent like a heavy bomb. Sharp Gaze after sharp Gaze scraped over my Body, as if wanting to cut me into a thousand pieces. Even Velas, who trusted me the most, her Gaze also couldn't help but become serious. Who could blame them, the Little Ghost's Past/History had deeply moved them. Under this Emotion, they all chose to believe without hesitation.
Damn it, I've dug my own grave. After spitting out a large mouthful of Blood, I fainted on the Ground. Of course, I was faking it. Explaining now is useless. They will understand after they Calmness down. Don't they understand my upright character yet? Hmm...
When I woke up the next morning, the Little Ghost was already able to Harmonious mingle with everyone. Although she still gave off a sense of deliberate distance, Velas and the others didn't mind. They had confidence in completely opening the Little Ghost's Inner Heart.
"Little Velas, calling you Little Velas feels a bit awkward. How about I call you Little Lulu from now on?"
"Wah wah~~!!" Velas's shy cry, mixed with panic and loud attempts to cover it up, came through.
"Little Sarah, how about I call you Little Sarah from now on?"
"Mm, Sister Alice." This was my precious Sarah's innocent and cute Voice.
"Little Shali... Wah!!"
"Although according to Age, calling you that is indeed correct, but from now on, you still have to call me Aunt Shali," said Aunt Shali in her kind yet imposing Voice.
"Wuwu, yes, Little..., Aunt Shali, wuwu~~"
The Little Ghost covered her forehead and pounced into my arms. It seems she tasted the Power of Aunt Shali's Flick Finger Divine Skill.
Hearing and seeing such a scene, I couldn't help myself but feel greatly comforted. It seems everyone has already accepted Alice's Existence. But while happy, a Question also arose: could it be that they have no aversion at all to Alice becoming my third woman? Not even a single point of aversion? Like Sarah, after knowing about my relationship with Velas back then, although she didn't object, I could clearly feel she was Jealousy for quite some Time.
Much later, I brought up this Question and got the answer from Velas: "Perhaps Alice's pitiable experience is part of the reason, but that's not all. I think it should be because of her Ghost Status, which always makes us unable to feel Jealousy. The most important thing is..."
Speaking of this, Velas's face turned red, and she said somewhat hesitantly: "I know saying this is selfish, but the most important reason I think that makes us unable to feel Jealousy is not just Alice's background and her Ghost Status, but because Alice cannot bear children for Lord. I think Sarah and I have the same view on this...""
Sigh, a Woman's Heart, ah...
After eating Breakfast, I trotted towards Akara's Tent. As expected, after pushing aside the Tent door, the Four Great Elders were already sitting steadily inside waiting for me. Under Kashya's fierce Gaze, I sat down with a sheepish smile, straightened my Gaze, glanced at the four people, and slowly spoke.
