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**Chapter 351: Springtime Allure in the Lake**
Damn it, Protagonist didn't expect so much to remain. Protagonist struggled to sit up from Xiao Xue's body and chugged a bottle of Vitality potion. Just as Protagonist was about to Transformation, something surprising happened: these three pairs of ghostly green eyeballs, representing individual spiders, neatly separated in front of us, lining up like soldiers in formation to create two rows of passages flickering with green light.
What exactly is going on? Protagonist was stunned. Xiao Xue, however, was the first to lower her vigilance, striding confidently through the passage formed by over a thousand giant spiders lined up. Looking at the pairs of ghostly green eyes on both sides that no longer held any fighting intent, Protagonist suddenly had a realization—this was recognition for an expert.
An expert? Protagonist is still far from it. With this self-deprecating thought, Protagonist lay down with peace of mind, slowly departing under the gaze of thousands of spiders...
Protagonist didn't know how Protagonist returned to the Small Tent by the Lakeside. In hazy memories, Protagonist only saw the faint outline of the Tent. The strange cries of the Dead Dog Protagonist left in the Tent gradually weakened, then Protagonist felt a dizzy spell, and Protagonist's line of sight went black.
When Protagonist opened Protagonist's eyes, it was already the next morning. Although Protagonist's whole body was still a bit sore, what was more urgent for Protagonist was to take a bath, to completely wash away the traces of yesterday's combat. Subconsciously, Protagonist glanced: Little Ghost should be sleeping on the necklace, and the Dead Dog was also in a Corner, biting a corner of the quilt and sleeping soundly. Where was Three-No Princess? She was probably preparing breakfast.
Thinking this, Protagonist hummed an unknown tune and ran towards the Small Lake, jumping in without even bothering to take off Protagonist's clothes. Feeling the cool lake water slowly permeate Protagonist's body and mind, Protagonist then wiped Protagonist's body while taking off Protagonist's clothes and throwing them onto the shore.
Huh? Huh? There seemed to be a white thing on the shore. What could it be? Never mind, ignore it. Letting the gentle flowing water caress every inch of Protagonist's skin, Protagonist closed Protagonist's eyes, enjoying this rare peaceful time...
"Splash—"
"Oh oh oh, Lake Monster, a Lake Monster appeared..."
As soon as Protagonist heard the sound of splashing water by Protagonist's ear, Protagonist hurriedly and clumsily turned over, choking on several mouthfuls of water before regaining Protagonist's footing. Fortunately, Protagonist was in the shallow water zone by the Lake. Protagonist drew Protagonist's weapon and pointed it in the direction of the sound, secretly feeling fortunate.
However, in the next moment, when Protagonist's gaze fell upon the suddenly appearing "Lake Monster," Protagonist was left dumbfounded—if beauty could also be considered a monster, then what appeared before Protagonist was indeed a Lake Monster.
A young girl, like a mermaid, darted out of the water, appearing in Protagonist's stunned line of sight. Her sexy black waist-length hair, drenched with water, danced wildly within a meter of Protagonist's eyes, emitting an alluring luster. Countless water beads splashed up with her. Under the illumination of the morning light, this stunning scenery before Protagonist was set off like a scroll of poetry and painting, as if the entire world was left with only this flawless young girl's naked body.
Seemingly discovering Protagonist's existence, the young girl turned her head and looked at Protagonist with bright yellow big eyes that usually only appear in cartoons. She was also stunned.
"Ha... haha..., Little Jasmine... Good... good morning."
With an almost devout mindset, engraving the young girl's flawless naked body into Protagonist's heart again and again, Protagonist didn't know how much time passed. Only then did Protagonist reluctantly withdraw Protagonist's eyes, quickly submerging Protagonist's body into the water. A stiff smile pulled at Protagonist's corner of the mouth as Protagonist greeted her.
Morrissa also seemed to have came to her senses, slowly submerging the part of her body below her mouth. Gurgling and blowing bubbles, her bright yellow eyes, devoid of any emotions, kept looking at Protagonist. Unable to read her thoughts from them, Protagonist immediately panicked. Oh no, this is bad. If Protagonist didn't clear up the misunderstanding, Protagonist might have to eat a mud + raw tree bark meal for the rest of Protagonist's life.
"Little Jasmine, when did you come down?" Protagonist tried to use the time difference to prove Protagonist's innocence.
"Earlier than you."
A muffled answer came from the bubbles gurgling up from Morrissa.
Not good. Now, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn't wash Protagonist clean. That white thing Protagonist had just ignored was probably her clothing. Now Protagonist was finished—a beastly master, overcome by bestial urges, jumping naked into the Lake early in the morning, attempting to molest a pure handmaiden. Protagonist could already imagine the scene when this news appeared in the adventurers' weekly.
"Master." Bubbles continued to emerge.
"Yes... yes, do you have any instructions?"
Protagonist subconsciously straightened Protagonist's body and replied, "That's right, give the order. As long as Protagonist could salvage Protagonist's image, even if it meant venturing into a spider cave again, it didn't matter."
"Do you want me to wipe your body?"
"No problem, Protagonist will go right away... Huh? Huh—?"
A loud noise boomed in Protagonist's head, blasting it blank. Auditory hallucination, this must be an auditory hallucination. She must be telling Protagonist to help the Emperor Crocodile wipe its body, that must be it.
However, the next moment, a soft touch interrupted all of Protagonist's wild thoughts. A cold body gently pressed against Protagonist. Even though Protagonist had been through several battles, Protagonist couldn't help but burst with desire.
She kept massaging Protagonist's body with her graceful small hand. Soaked in the cold lake water, her gentle jade fingers seemed to carry magic power; wherever they passed, it instantly became hot, making Protagonist's throat increasingly dry. Protagonist's reason also quickly extinguished in this heat.
"Madam Alice is still sleeping, she doesn't know anything, you know."
She gently leaned close to Protagonist's ear, like a demon's whisper, breathing out warm, moist air like an orchid, instantly throwing out the forbidden fruit that no man could refuse, tearing Protagonist's last shred of reason.
With a low growl, Protagonist suddenly hugged the petite and soft young girl's physique in Protagonist's arms tightly, and at the moment the other party let out a soft moan, Protagonist sealed their lips together.
"Mm... mmm-ah... No—"
Just as Protagonist was about to reach the key point, Morrissa's soft yet firm voice leaked from her lips.
"What's wrong?"
Protagonist regained a shred of reason and couldn't help but feel annoyed by her attitude. "You were clearly the one who seduced Protagonist first, what is this?"
"At least for now, it's impossible."
Shaking her head, seeing Protagonist's furrowed brow, she gently brought her head closer and gave Protagonist a light kiss.
"I am a handmaiden. I cannot be before Madam Sarah."
"So that's what you're concerned about. Protagonist has never regarded you as a handmaiden."
Hearing this explanation, Protagonist couldn't help but laugh wryly. So she was worried about this. Could it be that this Little One truly hadn't realized that Protagonist had never treated her as a handmaiden? It seemed she rarely had the realization of being a handmaiden either.
"It's not that Protagonist is concerned, master doesn't understand girls. Madam Sarah is a delicate girl." Lying quietly in Protagonist's arms, Morrissa gently raised her head and looked at Protagonist with a firm gaze.
"..."
Morrissa's words left Protagonist speechless. Could it really be like this? That innocent Little Angel who had been by Protagonist's side the longest, did she truly have a side Protagonist couldn't see through? Vaguely, Protagonist felt that Morrissa's words were correct.
"Alright, Protagonist knows, Little One, you're always right."
Protagonist sighed. Protagonist helplessly chose to give up. To make Protagonist's beloved Little Sarah sad for a moment of desire, Protagonist couldn't do it.
"It's alright, it's no problem even if it's not like this..."
Morrissa leaned close to Protagonist's ear again. That tempting voice, like a demon's, rang in Protagonist's ear again, "The book says there are many ways to make master happy."
"Next time... those books... will all be confiscated..."
"Hmm... Protagonist always feels like something happened."
Today's breakfast was especially late, so late that even our Little Lazy Pig Saintess caught up. Her stomach, like a bottomless pit, after eating ten fruits and five skewers of roasted meat, plus a large cup of Mind Refreshing Water, seemed to finally quiet down a bit. So, she contentedly patted her stomach, which showed no bulge at all, took out a Cracked Diamond and slowly gnawed on it while holding it in her palm, and moved her sharp gaze back and forth between Protagonist and Three-No Princess, who was tidying the bowls and chopsticks.
Tsk~~, this Little One is unexpectedly sensitive in the places she shouldn't be.
Three-No Princess's acting skill was naturally no problem; anyway, don't expect to see anything on her face. The problem was Protagonist, Wu Fan, you must hold on, you must hold on, don't show any flaws.
"Did something happen? Nothing at all, you're just overthinking it." Protagonist calmly poured the Mind Refreshing Water into Protagonist's nose.
"Really?"
As if finding a flaw in an impenetrable defense, Little Ghost gave up her exploring gaze on Three-No Princess's face and focused it all on Protagonist, swallowing the Cracked Diamond whole in one gulp, and brought her tender little face closer.
"Xiao Fan, is it fun to drink water with your nose?"
"Mmm-hmm—"
Protagonist nodded vaguely in response, and, having no choice but to continue, kept pouring it into Protagonist's nose.
"Isn't it hot?"
Life tip: The hotter the Mind Refreshing Water, the better it tastes.
Protagonist vigorously shook Protagonist's head, tears streaming down Protagonist's tiger-like eyes. "Really, drinking Mind Refreshing Water with your nose is especially fun. Look, Protagonist was even moved to tears."
Not until Protagonist had poured an estimated liter of Mind Refreshing Water all into Protagonist's nose did Protagonist put down the cup and burp.
"Xiao Fan, your ear, water is coming out of your ear." Little Ghost pointed at Protagonist's ear, which had started spraying water, revealing a troubled gaze.
"It's nothing." Protagonist waved Protagonist's hand casually, then covered both Protagonist's ears with Protagonist's hands.
"See? Isn't it fine now?"
"It's spraying from your eyes again."
"..."
"Let's just let it go this time."
Finally, Little Ghost put her hands on her waist, looking cute and annoyed, then sighed, revealing a helpless expression.
That's right, with Protagonist's Oscar-winning level, how could a mere Saintess like you see through it? Protagonist immediately became smug.
"Anyway, Little Jasmine will be eaten by you, the big pervert, sooner or later. Wilasi and the Others and Protagonist had already anticipated it."
(end of chapter)
Damn it, Protagonist didn't expect so much to remain. Protagonist struggled to sit up from Xiao Xue's body and chugged a bottle of Vitality potion. Just as Protagonist was about to Transformation, something surprising happened: these three pairs of ghostly green eyeballs, representing individual spiders, neatly separated in front of us, lining up like soldiers in formation to create two rows of passages flickering with green light.
What exactly is going on? Protagonist was stunned. Xiao Xue, however, was the first to lower her vigilance, striding confidently through the passage formed by over a thousand giant spiders lined up. Looking at the pairs of ghostly green eyes on both sides that no longer held any fighting intent, Protagonist suddenly had a realization—this was recognition for an expert.
An expert? Protagonist is still far from it. With this self-deprecating thought, Protagonist lay down with peace of mind, slowly departing under the gaze of thousands of spiders...
Protagonist didn't know how Protagonist returned to the Small Tent by the Lakeside. In hazy memories, Protagonist only saw the faint outline of the Tent. The strange cries of the Dead Dog Protagonist left in the Tent gradually weakened, then Protagonist felt a dizzy spell, and Protagonist's line of sight went black.
When Protagonist opened Protagonist's eyes, it was already the next morning. Although Protagonist's whole body was still a bit sore, what was more urgent for Protagonist was to take a bath, to completely wash away the traces of yesterday's combat. Subconsciously, Protagonist glanced: Little Ghost should be sleeping on the necklace, and the Dead Dog was also in a Corner, biting a corner of the quilt and sleeping soundly. Where was Three-No Princess? She was probably preparing breakfast.
Thinking this, Protagonist hummed an unknown tune and ran towards the Small Lake, jumping in without even bothering to take off Protagonist's clothes. Feeling the cool lake water slowly permeate Protagonist's body and mind, Protagonist then wiped Protagonist's body while taking off Protagonist's clothes and throwing them onto the shore.
Huh? Huh? There seemed to be a white thing on the shore. What could it be? Never mind, ignore it. Letting the gentle flowing water caress every inch of Protagonist's skin, Protagonist closed Protagonist's eyes, enjoying this rare peaceful time...
"Splash—"
"Oh oh oh, Lake Monster, a Lake Monster appeared..."
As soon as Protagonist heard the sound of splashing water by Protagonist's ear, Protagonist hurriedly and clumsily turned over, choking on several mouthfuls of water before regaining Protagonist's footing. Fortunately, Protagonist was in the shallow water zone by the Lake. Protagonist drew Protagonist's weapon and pointed it in the direction of the sound, secretly feeling fortunate.
However, in the next moment, when Protagonist's gaze fell upon the suddenly appearing "Lake Monster," Protagonist was left dumbfounded—if beauty could also be considered a monster, then what appeared before Protagonist was indeed a Lake Monster.
A young girl, like a mermaid, darted out of the water, appearing in Protagonist's stunned line of sight. Her sexy black waist-length hair, drenched with water, danced wildly within a meter of Protagonist's eyes, emitting an alluring luster. Countless water beads splashed up with her. Under the illumination of the morning light, this stunning scenery before Protagonist was set off like a scroll of poetry and painting, as if the entire world was left with only this flawless young girl's naked body.
Seemingly discovering Protagonist's existence, the young girl turned her head and looked at Protagonist with bright yellow big eyes that usually only appear in cartoons. She was also stunned.
"Ha... haha..., Little Jasmine... Good... good morning."
With an almost devout mindset, engraving the young girl's flawless naked body into Protagonist's heart again and again, Protagonist didn't know how much time passed. Only then did Protagonist reluctantly withdraw Protagonist's eyes, quickly submerging Protagonist's body into the water. A stiff smile pulled at Protagonist's corner of the mouth as Protagonist greeted her.
Morrissa also seemed to have came to her senses, slowly submerging the part of her body below her mouth. Gurgling and blowing bubbles, her bright yellow eyes, devoid of any emotions, kept looking at Protagonist. Unable to read her thoughts from them, Protagonist immediately panicked. Oh no, this is bad. If Protagonist didn't clear up the misunderstanding, Protagonist might have to eat a mud + raw tree bark meal for the rest of Protagonist's life.
"Little Jasmine, when did you come down?" Protagonist tried to use the time difference to prove Protagonist's innocence.
"Earlier than you."
A muffled answer came from the bubbles gurgling up from Morrissa.
Not good. Now, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn't wash Protagonist clean. That white thing Protagonist had just ignored was probably her clothing. Now Protagonist was finished—a beastly master, overcome by bestial urges, jumping naked into the Lake early in the morning, attempting to molest a pure handmaiden. Protagonist could already imagine the scene when this news appeared in the adventurers' weekly.
"Master." Bubbles continued to emerge.
"Yes... yes, do you have any instructions?"
Protagonist subconsciously straightened Protagonist's body and replied, "That's right, give the order. As long as Protagonist could salvage Protagonist's image, even if it meant venturing into a spider cave again, it didn't matter."
"Do you want me to wipe your body?"
"No problem, Protagonist will go right away... Huh? Huh—?"
A loud noise boomed in Protagonist's head, blasting it blank. Auditory hallucination, this must be an auditory hallucination. She must be telling Protagonist to help the Emperor Crocodile wipe its body, that must be it.
However, the next moment, a soft touch interrupted all of Protagonist's wild thoughts. A cold body gently pressed against Protagonist. Even though Protagonist had been through several battles, Protagonist couldn't help but burst with desire.
She kept massaging Protagonist's body with her graceful small hand. Soaked in the cold lake water, her gentle jade fingers seemed to carry magic power; wherever they passed, it instantly became hot, making Protagonist's throat increasingly dry. Protagonist's reason also quickly extinguished in this heat.
"Madam Alice is still sleeping, she doesn't know anything, you know."
She gently leaned close to Protagonist's ear, like a demon's whisper, breathing out warm, moist air like an orchid, instantly throwing out the forbidden fruit that no man could refuse, tearing Protagonist's last shred of reason.
With a low growl, Protagonist suddenly hugged the petite and soft young girl's physique in Protagonist's arms tightly, and at the moment the other party let out a soft moan, Protagonist sealed their lips together.
"Mm... mmm-ah... No—"
Just as Protagonist was about to reach the key point, Morrissa's soft yet firm voice leaked from her lips.
"What's wrong?"
Protagonist regained a shred of reason and couldn't help but feel annoyed by her attitude. "You were clearly the one who seduced Protagonist first, what is this?"
"At least for now, it's impossible."
Shaking her head, seeing Protagonist's furrowed brow, she gently brought her head closer and gave Protagonist a light kiss.
"I am a handmaiden. I cannot be before Madam Sarah."
"So that's what you're concerned about. Protagonist has never regarded you as a handmaiden."
Hearing this explanation, Protagonist couldn't help but laugh wryly. So she was worried about this. Could it be that this Little One truly hadn't realized that Protagonist had never treated her as a handmaiden? It seemed she rarely had the realization of being a handmaiden either.
"It's not that Protagonist is concerned, master doesn't understand girls. Madam Sarah is a delicate girl." Lying quietly in Protagonist's arms, Morrissa gently raised her head and looked at Protagonist with a firm gaze.
"..."
Morrissa's words left Protagonist speechless. Could it really be like this? That innocent Little Angel who had been by Protagonist's side the longest, did she truly have a side Protagonist couldn't see through? Vaguely, Protagonist felt that Morrissa's words were correct.
"Alright, Protagonist knows, Little One, you're always right."
Protagonist sighed. Protagonist helplessly chose to give up. To make Protagonist's beloved Little Sarah sad for a moment of desire, Protagonist couldn't do it.
"It's alright, it's no problem even if it's not like this..."
Morrissa leaned close to Protagonist's ear again. That tempting voice, like a demon's, rang in Protagonist's ear again, "The book says there are many ways to make master happy."
"Next time... those books... will all be confiscated..."
"Hmm... Protagonist always feels like something happened."
Today's breakfast was especially late, so late that even our Little Lazy Pig Saintess caught up. Her stomach, like a bottomless pit, after eating ten fruits and five skewers of roasted meat, plus a large cup of Mind Refreshing Water, seemed to finally quiet down a bit. So, she contentedly patted her stomach, which showed no bulge at all, took out a Cracked Diamond and slowly gnawed on it while holding it in her palm, and moved her sharp gaze back and forth between Protagonist and Three-No Princess, who was tidying the bowls and chopsticks.
Tsk~~, this Little One is unexpectedly sensitive in the places she shouldn't be.
Three-No Princess's acting skill was naturally no problem; anyway, don't expect to see anything on her face. The problem was Protagonist, Wu Fan, you must hold on, you must hold on, don't show any flaws.
"Did something happen? Nothing at all, you're just overthinking it." Protagonist calmly poured the Mind Refreshing Water into Protagonist's nose.
"Really?"
As if finding a flaw in an impenetrable defense, Little Ghost gave up her exploring gaze on Three-No Princess's face and focused it all on Protagonist, swallowing the Cracked Diamond whole in one gulp, and brought her tender little face closer.
"Xiao Fan, is it fun to drink water with your nose?"
"Mmm-hmm—"
Protagonist nodded vaguely in response, and, having no choice but to continue, kept pouring it into Protagonist's nose.
"Isn't it hot?"
Life tip: The hotter the Mind Refreshing Water, the better it tastes.
Protagonist vigorously shook Protagonist's head, tears streaming down Protagonist's tiger-like eyes. "Really, drinking Mind Refreshing Water with your nose is especially fun. Look, Protagonist was even moved to tears."
Not until Protagonist had poured an estimated liter of Mind Refreshing Water all into Protagonist's nose did Protagonist put down the cup and burp.
"Xiao Fan, your ear, water is coming out of your ear." Little Ghost pointed at Protagonist's ear, which had started spraying water, revealing a troubled gaze.
"It's nothing." Protagonist waved Protagonist's hand casually, then covered both Protagonist's ears with Protagonist's hands.
"See? Isn't it fine now?"
"It's spraying from your eyes again."
"..."
"Let's just let it go this time."
Finally, Little Ghost put her hands on her waist, looking cute and annoyed, then sighed, revealing a helpless expression.
That's right, with Protagonist's Oscar-winning level, how could a mere Saintess like you see through it? Protagonist immediately became smug.
"Anyway, Little Jasmine will be eaten by you, the big pervert, sooner or later. Wilasi and the Others and Protagonist had already anticipated it."
(end of chapter)
