Vol 4. Chapter 154: Promise

After taking off her white dress, Yumo, now wearing a light-blue nightdress adorned with lace trim, sat down on the soft bed under Mengxi's expectant gaze.

And just as Yumo lay down and pulled the blanket over herself, Mengxi, who had been waiting for this moment for quite some time, excitedly pounced on her without another word, like a hungry wolf that had spotted a little white rabbit.

"Yumo, hehehe~"

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"Huh?!"

Mengxi's sudden movement unsurprisingly startled Yumo, who thought the girl was about to take liberties with her body again.

And so, surrounded by a flash of crimson light, Yumo decisively raised her right hand, preparing to give Mengxi a sharp knock on the head to defend her chastity.

She had to make this naughty girl understand that although they had agreed that Mengxi could rub against her to replenish her Shadow of Silence Power, that absolutely did not mean Yumo was the kind of girl who would let her do whatever she pleased.

If Mengxi dared to touch her without permission, divine punishment would surely follow!

With that thought, a fierce glint flashed through Yumo's eyes.

However,

In the very next moment,

Yumo realized in astonishment that she seemed to have been overthinking things.

At that moment,

Mengxi had merely thrown herself against Yumo and wrapped both arms tightly around her right arm, resting her little head on Yumo's exposed shoulder.

Her hands weren't wandering all over Yumo's body and taking liberties with her like they had back in the tent.

Meanwhile, the silver-haired girl's eyes, illuminated by the moonlight, were peaceful and pure, without the slightest trace of improper desire.

At that moment, Mengxi seemed to have returned to the pure, innocent Child of Destiny Yumo had once known, radiating an almost saintly aura.

Faced with such innocent eyes, Yumo pursed her lips and slowly lowered her raised hand.

After all, this girl seemed rather well-behaved tonight. She probably wouldn't try anything inappropriate...

After slipping her hand back beneath the blanket, Yumo allowed Mengxi to hold tightly onto her arm.

She merely turned her head somewhat helplessly toward the silver-haired girl beside her, whose face was overflowing with happiness.

"Hey, I'm already lying here beside you. Shouldn't you hurry up and get some sleep? Don't you have morning training tomorrow?"

"I do, but... I don't want to sleep yet."

"Why? Aren't you sleepy?"

"I am. But... It's been such a long time since I last slept together with you, Yumo. Moments like this are so rare that I want to enjoy them properly. I don't want to fall asleep too early."

A faint trace of loneliness crept into Mengxi's melodious voice, causing Yumo's heart to tremble slightly.

"Is... Is it really that rare?"

"Of course. You know, the last time I slept with you was back in Wind Facing City. Back then, Yumo... you were still pretending to be Xiaomo."

"Wind Facing City, huh? That does seem... like quite a long time ago."

"Right? That's why I want to cherish the time we have together now~"

As she spoke, Mengxi snuggled even closer to Yumo.

Unsurprisingly, the two generous mounds on the silver-haired girl's chest completely swallowed Yumo's arm between them. Mengxi even rubbed her cheek against Yumo's snow-white neck, rather greedily breathing in her familiar scent.

"If I don't cherish these moments now, who knows how long I'll have to wait before I can sleep with you again..."

"Well... You silly girl... Do you really enjoy sleeping with me that much? Is it because you need to replenish your... your Shadow of Silence Power?"

"No."

"Then why...?"

"Because I like you, Yumo. Sleeping beside you fills me with an incredible sense of happiness. And... not only do you smell wonderful, but your scent also makes me feel safe, allowing me to fall asleep peacefully..."

"Really?"

"Mm."

"Then... if that's the case... Whenever you want to in the future, you can come find me... If we're just going to sleep quietly together like this, then I... I suppose I wouldn't mind sleeping with you."

"Rea—?! Really?!"

Mengxi's eyes immediately sparkled like stars as she excitedly looked toward the black-haired girl beside her.

After all, ever since she and Yumo had revealed their true identities to each other and experienced that series of indescribable events inside the tent, Yumo had been extremely resistant to the idea of sleeping together with her.

It was as though Yumo constantly worried that Mengxi might take advantage of her...

But now?

Yumo had actually agreed?!

"Yumo, you're not tricking me, are you?"

"I'm not... As long as you... behave yourself. If you ever touch me without my permission again, then I'll never... never let you into my bed again! Understand?!"

Yumo put on a stern expression and issued a severe warning.

"Mm-hmm! I understand!"

Mengxi nodded repeatedly.

"That's wonderful! I knew you spoiled me, Yumo!"

After letting out an excited cheer, Mengxi suddenly leaned forward and planted a quick, dragonfly-like kiss on Yumo's soft, fair cheek to express her joy.

Yumo didn't resist. Instead, she simply gazed affectionately at the delighted silver-haired girl beside her.

"You silly girl."

...

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"By the way, Yumo, that little pink-haired girl from earlier... She's an Abyss Demon, isn't she? The same one who fought me back in Wind Facing City?"

"That's right."

"Then why is she staying with you, Yumo? And why does she call you Sister Yu?"

"Well, about that... Didn't I defeat her before? Afterward, seeing that she'd taken on a human form, I decided to keep her by my side and educate her. Since I'm also an Abyss Demon, you could say I'm her senior, so she calls me 'Sister.' Besides... The Xia'er I was pretending to be before happens to be that child's twin sister. Come to think of it, it's quite a coincidence."

"Yes, it really is quite a coincidence."

"But Mengxi, although that girl attacked you back then, it was because she'd only just awakened and had temporarily lost control. Normally, she's a very well-behaved child and would never hurt anyone. So I hope you..."

"You don't need to say anything more, Yumo. I understand. Judging by how that child behaved earlier, I already know she's definitely not some vicious monster. Such a well-behaved child couldn't possibly pose a danger to the human world. So I won't reveal her identity."

"Mm-hmm. Thank you for understanding."

"Hehe, oh, right! What's that child's name? I actually like her quite a lot."

"Yuan'er. Yuan'er-Duke."

"Yuan'er? What a cute name~"

"It really is~"

...

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"You silly girl, haven't you made any friends at the academy? I've noticed that you spend both your theory classes and practical training sessions hanging around me, while everyone else spends time with their friends."

"That's because I want to stay by your side, Yumo, and stop other people from coming over to flirt with you, okay? Having a big sister who attracts so much attention is a real headache~"

"Uh... Attracts attention...? Sigh, forget it."

"As for friends, I really don't have any. At most, there are a few people I'm on reasonably good terms with."

"You... You don't have any friends at all?"

"That's right. At least, not at the academy. Because of my identity, most students don't dare approach me. They're afraid my fan club will retaliate against them. As for those who constantly try to get close to me, most of them are influenced by the Power of the Holy Spirit. I can't tell which of them genuinely want to be my friends. So I haven't really interacted with them much. Anyway... All I do at the academy is train and study. Whether I have friends or not doesn't really matter."

"It doesn't matter...? Why do I suddenly feel like you're a little pitiful?"

"You feel sorry for me, Yumo?"

"Mm."

"Then, since you feel sorry for me, why don't you give me a kiss to comfort me~"

"Tch. Don't push your luck, you naughty girl."

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The two breathtakingly beautiful girls lay together beneath the gentle silver moonlight, nestled against each other and holding hands as they chatted quietly for the first time in what felt like ages.

One spoke, then the other replied. Occasionally, their bell-like laughter rang out, filling the room with an exceptionally warm and comfortable atmosphere.

And as time gradually passed,

While they continued chatting, exhaustion slowly began creeping over Mengxi.

The silver-haired girl's voice grew increasingly weak and listless, and she gradually rested her forehead against Yumo's fragrant, snow-white shoulder.

After all, despite everything, Mengxi was still a mortal at the Sixth Tier. It was only natural for her to feel exhausted after an entire day of strenuous training and studying.

Naturally, Yumo also noticed how sleepy Mengxi had become.

"Go to sleep, little girl."

With an affectionate smile, Yumo gently kissed Mengxi on the forehead, seemingly offering it as a goodnight kiss.

After receiving the kiss, Mengxi revealed a breathtakingly sweet smile, one overflowing with happiness and contentment.

However,

The silver-haired girl apparently had no intention of falling asleep just yet.

As she closed her eyes and nestled into Yumo's embrace, her pink lips parted slightly, and she asked in a quiet voice:

"Yumo..."

"Hmm? Is there something else?"

"Yumo... You've been working so hard to train me... Is it because you hope I'll eventually become strong enough to destroy the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons?"

"Mm."

"But aren't you an Abyss Demon yourself, Yumo...? Why do you want to destroy the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons?"

"It's a little complicated... Anyway, just think of it this way: only by destroying the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons... can the world finally achieve peace."

"I see... Then, Yumo... Didn't you say earlier... that hardworking children deserve rewards? If I manage to destroy the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons someday and complete the Goddess's mission... Will you give me a reward, Yumo?"

"A reward?"

"Yes..."

"If you really succeed... Let me think..."

At this question, a complicated expression involuntarily appeared on Yumo's face.

Feeling rather conflicted, she turned her head toward the window, gazing at the bright moon hanging in the night sky.

"When that time comes, I'll grant you one wish. As long as it's within my power to fulfill it, you can wish for absolutely anything..."

"Really?"

"Mm..."

"Then it's a promise... Yumo..."

"Mm. It's a promise."

...

After receiving Yumo's "promise," the utterly exhausted Mengxi finally found herself unable to resist the overwhelming drowsiness.

Under Yumo's complicated gaze, she slowly drifted off into the land of dreams...