I'll even show you crossdressing men.

"Xiuyu, this day will eventually come. Don't be sad. Death is just a new beginning. One day, we will meet again."

"Perhaps you don't quite understand the meaning of this sentence, but that's okay, you'll understand in the future."

"Do you know? Mom had an unfulfilled dream, and now that dream has fallen on you."

"My mother's dream is..."

"Xiuyu, this is a difficult thing, don't blame your mother. Many choices are beyond our control. But, once you do this, you will definitely understand why things are the way they are."

"If one day you accomplish this, then everything will start anew..."

"Go to Tenjouin. Alicia is there and will protect you."

Finally, never trust men, never...

Her last words lingered in her mind for a long time, so long that she almost forgot where she was.

"Hmm, don't trust men..." Muttering these words, Ji Xiuyu slowly drifted into a deep sleep.

When she woke up the next day, she saw that she hadn't even changed her clothes before going to sleep. She shook her head helplessly, realizing that she had thought about too many things last night.

"But it's okay to wear this out, right?" Standing in front of the mirror, she looked at the hem of the cheongsam. It wasn't very low, just halfway down her thighs, creating a "definite territory" area with the stockings clinging to her thighs. Her snow-white skin was incredibly alluring, making one's heart itch just looking at it.

"Hmm? Lipstick, something brighter, pink isn't very good." She leaned closer to the mirror and looked at herself. Her lips were pink, but pink didn't seem quite right today.

So she wiped off the pink she had applied the night before, and then took out a bright red one and applied it to her lips.

She pursed her lips, tilted her head to look, and thought, "Hmm, still a little short."

She took out a pair of fiery red gemstone earrings, gently placed them on the earrings, and then turned her face to look at herself inside. She had a different feeling now.

"It's still a little bit lacking..." Think about it, what is it that's lacking?

She started fiddling with it according to her own ideas, and only stopped after seeing the radiant beauty in the mirror.

She wore light makeup with delicate red lips, red earrings, a white rose hair clip, and long white lace gloves that reached past her elbows.

Beneath the blue and white porcelain cheongsam, her waist appeared excessively slender, her figure curvaceous, and her long, shapely legs, clad in white stockings and high heels, making her look like the person standing at the very center of a stage.

"If you treat me like an object, then let more people join the fray. Surely, the more people there are, the more satisfaction and accomplishment you'll get, won't you?" She smiled faintly, the gentleness in her eyes gone, replaced by a coldness like moonlight.

She will never trust anyone again; it will only hurt her again and again.

"But it doesn't matter. I think it would drive people crazy as a prize, right?" Her eyes were like misty waves, hazy and indistinct, seemingly keeping people at a distance, yet also seemingly containing countless emotions.

Despite her icy demeanor, she exuded a captivating allure, inspiring a desire to conquer. At this moment, she was about to transform into a seductive enchantress, driving all men mad with desire.

"My mother told me a long time ago that men shouldn't be trusted. Now I remember, and I should listen to her. Men shouldn't be trusted." After fixing her makeup, she opened the door and went out at Nia's prompting.

Her swaying figure was like a willow in the wind, and her cat-like steps fully displayed her feminine charm. Even if she told others that she was a man, no one would believe her.

However, some people would probably be even more excited, right? She shook her head. That kind of pervert should be trampled underfoot and made into something to be abused.

"Hmm? Xiuyu..." Andrei came out of the room not far behind her, and when he saw the figure in front of him, he didn't dare to take a step forward.

He wasn't a fool. Last night's bet with Bai Ke, and Ji Xiuyu's attitude afterwards, made him realize that something was wrong.

After thinking about it for a long time, he finally realized that he had been tricked by Bai Ke and had unintentionally hurt Ji Xiuyu. Moreover, this kind of damage was irreparable; regardless of winning or losing, he would lose her heart.

This discovery made him unable to muster the courage to approach her again. Perhaps she was heartbroken.

Is she sad? Maybe she is, maybe she isn't, who knows...

PS1: Happy Children's Day everyone! And now, I'm going to wear a maid outfit and sell fan service again _(:з」∠)_

PS2: Don't ask me why I'm so familiar with women's clothing and makeup; I know nothing about it.

PS3: Could you please give me a small tip or a monthly pass as a Children's Day gift? I'm a little girl, you know~

Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Duel That Sets the Stage~

"Hideyu, do you know? I heard today that someone dueled for you. It was Bai Ke, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, and Andre from the Green family. Tsk tsk, I didn't expect what happened last night..." Riko leaned closer to Hime Hideyu and told her about the interesting things that happened today.

Seeing the girl's expression change when she heard her mention "last night's events," he knew he had said the wrong thing. He stuck out his tongue and didn't dare to continue, instead shifting the topic back to the duel.

"They've been shouting since morning that whoever wins will get you. You're so charming that two such outstanding men are fighting over you, and now they're even coming to blows. This is the first time in the school's history, and it's definitely something we'll remember." Riko's tone wasn't envious, but rather full of energy to watch the show.

For a young girl, witnessing such a wonderful spectacle so soon after starting school is truly a rare treat, isn't it? Moreover, the girl the two are vying for is right beside her; this feeling of pride is far better than being the one being fought over.

"This feeling is really not good," Ji Xiuyu murmured softly, but no one could hear her true thoughts. After all, for those people, being fought over by two such outstanding men should be an exciting and happy thing. Unexpectedly, the girl was not happy at all, but rather very angry.

"No one is happy to be treated like an object. Xiuyu is already very good-tempered. If it were a girl with a more fiery temper, she would have broken up with them long ago, or even ruined the whole thing. She just watched things unfold without interfering and let them resolve it themselves, which is already a very good thing."

"I just don't want to see them. After all, these people aren't worth my attention." She turned her gaze from the blackboard to Bu Qingqing and said quietly.

"Hey, Hideyu, you should cheer up. That way, people will look at you with more energy. Think about it, there's such a heavyweight duel to watch right at the start of the semester. As the female lead, you should act like one." Riko was a lively person, perhaps a bit gossipy. Seeing Hideyu's sullen expression, she kept trying to cheer her up.

"I think Xiuyu is genuinely unhappy. Perhaps those two don't even know what she wants." Although she felt a little uncomfortable, Bu Qingqing still voiced her thoughts. She didn't want either side to win, because that would mean that Ji Xiuyu, in the academy, would officially belong to that person.

This would make it very difficult for her to get close to her. She didn't want this outcome, not at all. However, her strength was relatively weak, and she was no match for Andrei and Bai Ke. So even though she was unhappy, she would still speak up for Ji Xiuyu's sake.

"Relax, relax, I think things will definitely get chaotic. Think about last night..." Riko brought up last night again, which upset not only Ji Xiuyu but also Bu Qingqing. The person she liked had his first kiss stolen right in front of her, on that stage!

Looking at Ji Xiuyu's beautiful, rosy lips, she felt a surge of anger. Couldn't these bastards do something good? They just kept ruining other people's dreams; they were truly disgusting.

"I'm not saying anything more!" Seeing that both of them were downcast, Riko didn't dare to dwell on the topic any longer. When she saw the teacher arrive, she immediately returned to her seat, secretly glancing at Hime Hideyuki, but remained silent.

"Today we'll talk about the various cities and tribes along the main road, their famous heroes, and the noble descendants whose lineages continue to this day..." The white-haired old man stood on the platform, carefully explaining what he knew. But the young girl, who had suppressed all her emotions, probably didn't want to hear what he was saying.

"Bai Ke, Andrei, Ishikawa Yuya, and Yun Qing, hehe, so many people in just a few days, I really am a terrible person."

"But it doesn't matter, I will definitely settle these grudges. Sure enough, my mother's words are the truth. I shouldn't have subconsciously ignored her last words of advice back then."

"Mom, I'll show you how great and charming I am. I'm your child, and I will never, ever let you down."

Resting her chin on her hand, Ji Xiuyu's gaze was distant and ethereal. The flowers outside the window were in full bloom, seemingly exuding a charm that no one could rival.

However, that's only because no one compares them to others. Some people are born to be the center of attention, and no matter how beautiful the flower, it can hardly steal their spotlight.

In the past, under most circumstances, she didn't want to be that person. But today, she's going to become that person and drive everyone crazy.

"You treat me like an object, then I'll make you clowns." Ji Xiuyu was, after all, influenced by her mother, and although she was exceptionally gentle in nature, once she decided to take revenge on those who dared to hurt her, she would never let them go.

Regardless of whether the retaliation is minor or severe, subtle or obvious, she will not stop it.

"Legends are always written by the victors. I really want to write a story about this event that people can't help but yearn for, yet also laugh at. Are you going to be the protagonists? Andrei, Bai Ke, Ishikawa Yuya, and Yun Qing..." The girl's mind was filled with a thousand thoughts, as if she were possessed by the Valkyrie who once roamed the world.

Unfortunately, apart from Alicia, no one knows her origins or who her mother is. Otherwise, perhaps none of this would have happened?

"Hmm, what should I write first?" She twirled the pen in her hand, thought for a moment, and then wrote on the paper: "Some people are born to be protagonists, some are born to be supporting characters, and some are unknowingly pawns for their entire lives. What I'm going to write now is about the story of this third type of person who thinks they are the first type but lives like the second type..."

"It's a bit complicated, but it's okay, it's okay, I'll get it done soon." She thought for a moment and added some more things. The more she described it, the rosier her face became, as if she had thought of something happy.

"What's wrong with Xiuyu?" She had been observing her closely, noticing something strange about the girl's change. Of course, she was even more curious about what Xiuyu was writing. She figured that if someone could see what she was writing, they would surely learn many of her secrets.

"Xiuyu, Xiuyu, you won't give in so easily, will you? I don't want you to belong to someone else, and I don't want to see you unhappy..." Bu Qingqing's mood was absolutely terrible. She thought that if she had the strength, she might as well go and challenge the dojo.

Time passed slowly as the girls pondered their own thoughts. During this time, news of the duel had spread like wildfire, and everyone eagerly awaited the opening of the dueling arena that afternoon so they could feast their eyes on the spectacle.

One is Encyclopedia, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Tenjouin. The other is Andrei of the Grin family, one of the strongest newcomers with the potential to become a Heavenly King in the future. How could anyone miss such a grand event—the duel between these two prominent figures, one old and one new, for a girl?

Of course, many people are curious about just how charming that girl was to have attracted such attention.

Well, not everyone goes to watch the gala, not to mention that when Ji Xiuyu appeared, it was already near the end, and most of the performances had already finished, so she didn't receive much attention.

However, many people have already vividly described the beauty and charm of the "female lead," making those who hear it even more longing.

And so, in this atmosphere, the duel slowly began...

P.S.: Only after trying women's clothing will you realize how inhumane men's clothing designs can exist in this world?

Chapter 40: Only the strongest can possess me.

"Welcome everyone to the dueling arena. The two people who will be dueling today are..." A tall woman wearing a cheongsam stood in the center of the dueling arena, holding a microphone and looking at the growing crowd of spectators around her, and began to introduce them.

"One is Andrei Leninstó Green, the eldest son of the Green family, a renowned nobleman of Rohr City and a descendant of the legendary hero Leninstó from three hundred years ago. He is a fifth-tier powerhouse, not far from breaking through to the seventh-tier peak of humanity and becoming a legend. And he is only sixteen years old this year. Today, he comes out to face the challenge of our other opponent for the sake of those he protects, and that opponent is..."

"One of the four Heavenly Kings of our Heavenly Academy, Encyclopedia Bai Ke, challenged her guardian knight to let everyone know that the girl who captivated everyone who saw her with her stunning beauty upon entering the academy was his goal. His strength is at the peak of the fifth rank, and he is only one year older than Andrei. He is destined to become a legendary genius in the future."

"They've clashed over the same person, over that girl with irresistible beauty. How exciting will this duel be? Let's wait and see!" After saying this, the host left the stage with a sweet smile.

She'd completed half her mission; it was time to hand the stage over to the two main characters. Of course, she was also very curious about who would win and who would lose.

Deep down, she wanted Bai Ke to win. After all, he was one of the academy's four kings; if he lost, the freshmen would definitely have ulterior motives. She didn't deny that she felt a slight attraction to the tall and handsome Andrei. At least compared to the effeminate Bai Ke, she preferred someone more masculine.

"Yawn, I think we shouldn't fight anymore. It's pointless to continue; Bai Ke has been one of the Four Heavenly Kings since he entered the school. The person he replaced graduated this year, but judging from his lack of improvement, his future is probably bleak. He's no match for Bai Ke." Someone in the know commented on the match; they were all upperclassmen and very familiar with the current Four Heavenly Kings. Because they knew this, they didn't believe Andre could win.

“It’s hard to say. The Green family, especially those with Leninst in their names, have all made a name for themselves in history. Even the weakest of them is a legendary hero. Who knows if he has some family secret technique that can help him turn the tide? There are plenty of examples like that, so it’s best not to jump to conclusions so quickly.” Another companion had a different opinion, probably because he had a deep understanding of what it meant to be turned around.

"Compared to the two of them, I'm more curious about the girl they snatched away. What kind of beauty could make them fight so fiercely, even to the point of physical violence? You know, Bai Ke is usually very composed. It's not uncommon for him to confront someone in public, especially if he's the one who started the fight, but it's never been because of feelings. This girl has already driven him so crazy since she just entered school. How can anyone not want to see her beauty?"

Many people share his sentiment; they all regret not going to the gala last night, thus missing an opportunity.

"Oh, she's here." The host, who was resting on the sidelines, was immediately drawn to the blue figure at the entrance. She couldn't help but bring the microphone to her lips and introduce her: "Ji Xiuyu, a first-year student at Tensho Academy, was voted the most beautiful girl in the school's history upon entering with her stunning beauty. And she is also the heroine of our duel today..."

As if to cooperate with her, the camera that was projecting the situation in the dueling arena onto the big screen immediately turned towards the graceful girl.

The blue cheongsam with its floral pattern, the hemline reaching just halfway down the thigh, completely concealed the most beautiful part of her figure.

The glimpse of her absolute territory between the skirt and white stockings was so snow-white and alluring. Wearing high heels, her 1.7-meter figure appeared delicate and graceful, like a willow swaying in the breeze, walking with an air of mist.

Her long, moon-white hair reached her hips, swaying gently with the movement of her waist and fluttering slightly in the wind.

A fiery red gemstone earring dangled from her delicate earlobes, complementing the red of her exquisite cherry lips; the two colors shone brightly, drawing the eye in irresistibly.

Of course, compared to all that, her celestial beauty was the most astonishing.

No wonder, no wonder, no wonder, the two of them would fight like this over her.

If it were me, and I had the ability, I would also fight for it. After all, no normal man would want to see such a beautiful woman fall into someone else's arms, because that would be a kind of harm to himself.

Looking at her, her eyes were like autumn water, her face like a peach blossom, her steps like lotus blossoms, and the slight pursing of her lips seemed to indicate displeasure, or perhaps she was deep in thought.

This caused everyone to fall into the dreamlike beauty she had created, to worry about her and to grieve for her.

This was the first time that Ji Xiuyu had used an identity other than those two to fully unleash her charm, and the effect was astonishing.

Even if this beauty is only visible to most people after being transformed by the camera, it shouldn't be affected in the slightest.

As she walked step by step, the entire arena grew quieter and quieter. In the end, everyone's eyes were fixed on her as she walked to the center of the arena and stood silently between the two people who should have been the protagonists.

The host followed nervously, and seeing her like this, for some reason, he couldn't help but hand her the microphone.

"Thank you." Taking the microphone, the light and melodious voice made the female host immediately forget about the duel, the hosting, and Andrei; all she could see was this person.