Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 468 Shura Field?
Bai Shi opened his eyes and looked at the unfamiliar ceiling, yet it felt strangely familiar.

After staring blankly for a while, Bai Shi finally remembered that this was indeed his room, and that he hadn't slept in a long time.

Bai Shi sat up from the chaotic battlefield, still slightly dazed.

For most of his past, he had never enjoyed anything.

Bearing the immense responsibility of saving the border region, Bai Shi didn't even have much time to rest.

Now, after a long-awaited sound sleep, he felt quite uncomfortable.

Bai Shi turned his head and looked around him, taking in the entire scene in the room.

At this moment, the entire room can be described as a scene of devastation, making it hard to imagine how intense the battle last night must have been.

Bai Shi turned his gaze to his side and looked at Lani beside him.

As Bai Shi sat up, Lani beside him woke up and opened her eyes to stare at him.

Lani turned to the side, propped her head up with her arm, and wore a sly smile.

A thin blanket was casually draped over his body, not caring whether it actually covered anything or not, like a jade statue veiled in gauze.

Looking at this enchanting scene, Bai Shi realized that there were even more 'naked' and erotic scenes beyond the nakedness.

Their eyes met again, the silence filled with the lingering warmth of love.

Lani gently lifted her hair, rubbing the ends with her fingertips, her provocative gaze exuding charm.

Seeing a certain emotion ripple in Lani's eyes, Bai Shi silently looked away.

When eyes meet, it can sometimes cause overstimulation, leading the seeker, who should be alone, to fall into depravity.

This is the philosophy of the Fallen Leaves School, which Bai Shi didn't understand much about in the past, but now he inexplicably empathizes with it.

Bai Shi stood up, got out of bed, and opened the wardrobe.

This room, which was not frequently occupied, was crammed with various clothes that Burke had sewn for Bai Shi.

As the king's tailor, Burke always diligently improved his skills and never slacked off.

This wardrobe contains all kinds of clothing.

From everyday clothes to formal attire, hunting outfits, and even the most magnificent royal robes, everything had already been prepared for Bai Shi.

Looking at the wardrobe full of clothes, Bai Shi could clearly see Burke's hard work. His tailoring skills were also constantly improving, reaching a level that was extremely rare on the borderlands.

It could even be said that, on this broken borderland, Burke could already be considered the best tailor, having fulfilled his own wish.

Bai Shi chuckled twice, picked out the one that looked best from the pile, and started putting it on.

Lani raised her long eyebrows slightly, somewhat displeased with Bai Shi's disregard.

Lani sat up, pressing herself against Bai Shi's back, and he immediately felt a soft touch from behind.

Lani rested her chin on Bai Shi's shoulder, her fingers restlessly stroking his body, feeling his powerful physique.

Ignoring Lani's fingertips gently brushing against his back, Bai Shi kept his eyes straight ahead, focusing solely on dressing.

Bai Shi couldn't help but ponder: what exactly are the mysteries of the universe, and where should they go from here...?

The ethics shaped by society can never match the pleasures inherent in nature; this is the tragedy of humanity…

Ahem, the post-coital period is over, and Bai Shi has already dressed himself under Lani's watchful eye.

It's not that he lacks physical strength or doesn't have worldly desires.

This body is already powerful enough; it's impossible for it to become exhausted from this.

Moreover, if needed, the sun in the starry sky could provide energy, which would be no different from having unlimited stamina.

However... this physical contact should be one way to convey love, a way to deepen mutual understanding and communication.

If this is taken as the entirety of love, then it degenerates into lust and goes against the natural order.

I love you, I love you.

Bai Shi believes that it is still necessary to exercise certain self-restraint, moderation, and self-control, and not to purely indulge in the pleasure one is born with.

After taking this step, the two can be said to have completely merged and become one.

So Bai Shi didn't care about this short period of time.

If there's a chance, we can develop feelings for each other later; for now, business is more important.

Once Bai Shi has defeated all the remaining enemies and the dynasty's territory has completely covered the border areas, there will be no more worries or concerns.

When both parties can completely let go of all their worries, they will likely enjoy the experience even more.

Bai Shi turned around, looked at Lani whose cheeks were puffed up with anger, and said:
"Alright, you should get dressed quickly too."

After saying that, Bai Shi even turned around to take a look, to see that Lani's robes had not been destroyed in yesterday's battle.

Bai Shi was relieved to see that her clothes were intact.

After all, he didn't have any suitable clothes for Lani to wear in case of emergency, and even if he did, Bai Shi might not know where they were.

A king who can live in his palace as if it were a strange room is probably unique in the border region.

After Bai Shi left, Lani lazily lay down on the edge of the bed, simply stretching her leg to hook up her rumpled robes.

Looking at Bai Shi, Lani, while elegantly dressing, couldn't help but ask:
"Are you leaving again?"

Bai Shi nodded, his smile filled with anticipation for the future.

"Yes."

"The border region is still waiting for me to save it."

Lani laughed and teased Bai Shi:
"Aren't the girls on the border still waiting for you to save them?"

Faced with Lani's teasing, Bai Shi chuckled softly and responded playfully:

"If you were really going to save those girls, what would you be thinking?"

"Don't you feel... like some love has been taken away from you?"

Lani shook her head, gazed at Bai Shi, and softly replied:

"I'm wholeheartedly devoted to you, so how could I possibly have any objections?"

"Of course, I'll do exactly what you want."

"If you can truly open up and love openly, I'll be overjoyed."

Bai Shi coughed lightly twice; he needed some time to find the most suitable way to express his love.

"That's a story for another time..."

"Let's talk about this later."

Lani smiled, not at all surprised by Bai Shi's reaction.

"Of course I know you are that kind of person, but what I said is what I truly believe."

"On the borderlands, beauties are only meant for the strong; it's that simple and clear."

"Melina was able to tolerate my existence before, so of course I won't have any thoughts about those who come later."

Lani paused, then spoke again:

"After all, I'm a latecomer."

"However, I think that although there may be a difference in the time when I fell in love with you, love itself does not have a first-come-first-served principle."

"And my love for you is not something that can be determined by the order of time."

Bai Shi nodded, no longer continuing the topic, and as if remembering something, asked Lani:
"By the way, what are your plans next?"

"To rebuild the Kalia royal family, or to try and heal your mother?"

“Although Lelana has been dealing with the reconstruction, you are still the rightful princess.”

Lani touched her rosy, full lips with her fingers and gently bit her lower lip.

"Sigh... these two things can't be rushed..."

“Now that I’m back in this body, I am the princess of the Kalia royal family.”

"All the obstacles that previously hindered the reconstruction have now disappeared, so I naturally keep the reconstruction in mind."

"The basic infrastructure hasn't been fully restored yet, so we don't need me."

"As for Mother's matter..." "It seems we still need to find out the truth about Father's departure back then, maybe then we'll get some clues."

Lani finished dressing and stared at Bai Shi with blinking eyes.

"If you don't mind me holding you back..."

"Then naturally I want to go with you and stay by your side."

Bai Shi thought for a moment, and since it seemed there wouldn't be any strong enemies coming up, he nodded in agreement and then left the room first.

Looking at Bai Shi, who was about to embark on his journey again, Lani's loving eyes revealed a hint of inexplicable worry.

Lani wasn't worried about the power aspect; she simply couldn't imagine anything that Bai Shi was struggling to solve.

Lani was worried that Bai Shi's heart might be hurt by his demands on himself.

Just as Bai Shi had worried, the road ahead was uncertain, and no one could say for sure what the future held.

Although in Lani's opinion, such worries were not worth his concern.

How long has it been since the devastating war?
Lani herself couldn't count them all.

But she knew that even after such a long time, her will had not been swayed by time, and a burning love could still be ignited in her heart.

However, Bai Shi was still too young, so young that it was hard to imagine that he would become king so quickly.

Lani didn't try to reassure Bai Shi with grand pronouncements.

Since he would worry, she would naturally share his burden.

Bai Shi worried that his heart would be lost in the long years, so he let himself, who was truly walking through lonely years, accompany him.

Lani watched Bai Shi's retreating figure until he left the room before letting out a long sigh.

The coquettish demeanor she only showed in front of Bai Shi was nowhere to be seen, and the calm and composed Moon Princess reappeared.
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Bai Shi wasn't trying to leave the room for anything; he simply felt he couldn't stay inside any longer.

Just as he was pondering what to do next, a familiar figure appeared in the distance in the corridor.

Wearing a simple travel outfit, looking travel-worn and exhausted from her journey, who else could it be but Melina?

Melina was pleasantly surprised to see Bai Shi outside the room; she hadn't expected to reunite with him so soon after returning to Stoneville.

Melina's face immediately lit up with a smile, and she quickly ran to his side.

Melina rushed into Bai Shi's arms and was caught safely. The two embraced tightly.

Melina buried her head in Bai Shi's chest, and Bai Shi could smell the natural, woody fragrance as soon as he lowered his head.

Upon seeing Melina, Bai Shi was initially pleasantly surprised.

She travels to the royal city of Rodel to search for her lost memories and fully embrace her past.

As a result, Bai Shi and Melina have been separated for a long time.

Now that she has returned, Melina must have successfully fulfilled her wish.

Bai Shi was naturally happy for her and overjoyed at their reunion.

But... Bai Shi suddenly remembered something, and his smile froze on his face.

Fortunately, Melina was simply looking down, lost in her joy, and didn't notice anything unusual about him.

Leaning against Bai Shi's body, Melina whispered:

"I'm back……"

"I rushed back as soon as I realized you had successfully transformed."

Upon hearing Melina's words, Bai Shi felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and a sense of immorality arose in his heart.

Bai Shi had one arm around Melina's waist and the other hand affectionately stroking her head, as he softly asked:
"Well, how did it go? Did you achieve your goal of going to the royal city?"

Melina raised her head, a sweet, honey-like smile on her face, and said:

"It's done. Now there's no more mystery or secret about me."

"Finally, I can truly love you as my whole self..."

Upon hearing Melina's words, Bai Shi felt a bitter smile creep down his face.

The sense of immorality seems to have deepened...

The aggrieved family members, who were working hard outside, were completely unaware that a huge change had taken place at home.

Melina looked at Bai Shi and felt a little strange.

She was perfectly aware of it and immediately noticed the anomaly.

Just as Melina was about to ask a question, the door behind the two of them was pushed open, and Lani's figure appeared.

Melina blinked and silently watched Lani.

Lani, who had just pushed open the door, stared wide-eyed and froze on the spot.

Bai Shi swallowed hard, a sense of unease rising in his heart.

Melina's gaze shifted back and forth between Bai Shi and Lani, and she immediately understood what had happened last night.

Ranie felt a strange sense of unease as Melina's gaze swept over her.

But thinking of her consistent beliefs about love, Lani gritted her teeth, straightened her back, and refused to be outdone.

Seeing the petite Melina leaning against Bai Shi's chest, Lani simply took his arm from the side.

Although they fell in love with Bai Shi at different times, love knows no order of arrival.

Moreover, in Lani's opinion, it was difficult to compare the degree of 'love' between the two of them.

Caught in the middle, Bai Shi keenly sensed something ominous.

The atmosphere, though not quite at the point of imminent conflict, was already suffocating him.

Bai Shi's throat bobbed, and he managed to squeeze out two sentences.

"How about we go have breakfast first?"

"It's a rare treat to be back in Stoneville, so I should enjoy some good food..."

Before the words had even finished, the two of them turned and glared at Bai Shi.

Bai Shi suddenly realized that although he was deeply caught in the vortex of 'love,' he seemed to have no chance to speak, so he could only silently shut his mouth.

Melina looked at Lani, and after a while, she sighed almost imperceptibly.

Their love was indeed different.

If Lani's love was fiery and direct, then hers was calm and restrained.

Melina was naturally aware of Bai Shi and Lani's relationship long ago.

In fact, she had witnessed the change in their attitudes all along, so her reaction at this moment was naturally not that great.

Moreover, in some respects, Melina and Lani share the same views.

—If Bai Shi could be more proactive and frank, they wouldn't have any objections.

However, Melina's heart was not entirely unmoved.

Running away while she was away—that's a bit too cunning!
But Melina thought again, it seemed that doing so in front of her would only make her seem even less respectful...

Thinking about it that way, it seems better to do it secretly behind the scenes.

Melina shook her head, putting the matter out of her mind for the time being.

She knew that Bai Shi's love for her had not diminished because of this, and that was enough.

“This time, I’ve brought you something from Rodel that you might like.”

After saying that, Melina reached behind her, and a uniquely designed weapon slowly appeared before Bai Shi's eyes amidst the golden light.

Pure gold is wrapped around the sturdy spear shaft, spiraling backward from the very tip, as if lightning streaking across the sky has been frozen in time.

Beneath this peculiar shape lies an immense power of crimson lightning.

The lightning of Gransanx, one of the 'legendary weapons'.

Lani looked at the gleaming golden weapon and suddenly remembered that she seemed to have given something to Bai Shi as well.

However... she was too preoccupied with these trivial details last night to take them out.

(End of this chapter)