Talulah, I'm still a child.

Viviana sighed, pinched the little fox's calf, and then counted on her fingers.

"As far as I know, the twin queens of Letania, the current second Sicilian of Syracuse, a certain blood demon of Rusthammer, the daughter of Siesta, the president of a large company in Colombia, the mayor of Dosoles... all of them have a relationship with him, the kind that's romantic."

Mei Xue was somewhat bewildered by what he heard. The words sounded familiar, but upon closer inspection, they seemed quite unfamiliar. He only knew that Dosoles belonged to him, but did Siesta also belong to him?

"Wow, that's a lot."

Shining wiped away non-existent cold sweat from her forehead, glanced at Liz and found that her face was so dark it could drip water. There were already enough troublesome people on Rhodes Island, and now that she knew Mei Xue was outside, there were even more people, more than she could count on two hands!

"Humph!"

Liz snorted coldly, clamped Mei Xue's head between her thighs, and covered it with her skirt. It seemed she wasn't planning to let Mei Xue see the light of day anytime soon.

"I heard that when the Doctor and Mei Xue ran around Terra, I never expected that they would actually get involved with so many forces."

Among these people, the most noble should naturally be the twin queens of Letania and the second Sicilian of Syracuse. Leaving aside the two of them, the current Sicilian has already sent an invitation to Rhodes Island. The forces of Great Yan, Letania, Syracuse, and Columbia, without saying anything, are subtly standing on the side of Rhodes Island. Doctor and Little Fox probably planned this out long ago.

"Huh?"

With its head trapped, Mei Xue helplessly swung its tail. Liz's thighs were more elastic and softer than he had expected, and he could smell a faint rose scent, but he could tell it wasn't perfume.

Forget it, why think so much? Time to sleep.

After cleaning for so long, Mei Xue felt she must be a little tired, so she decided to close her eyes and go to sleep. After all, sleeping is the best way to pass the time when there's nothing to do.

Soon, Liz felt Mei Xue's breathing gradually become steady and deep. Her warm breath gently patted her legs, making her blush slightly. She gently lifted her skirt to let Mei Xue and herself breathe properly.

"She's asleep."

"She's asleep."

"It takes skill to fall asleep even in this situation."

"After all, it's Mei Xue, so she doesn't seem to find it strange at all."

The four of them whispered among themselves. Under those circumstances, Mei Xue was the only one who could still fall asleep. Liz felt a little annoyed. She had changed her clothes carefully today, but Mei Xue not only didn't show any reaction, but also slept so soundly. Did this little fox not have any feelings for her?

"But since you're asleep, doesn't that mean you can do whatever you want?"

Shining discovered a crucial blind spot, and all three of them immediately turned their attention to Mei Xue. They were all knowledgeable and knew that once Mei Xue fell asleep, she wouldn't wake up unless there was a loud noise. During this time, they didn't have to worry about waking the little fox by doing anything to her.

Seemingly sensing something, Mei Xue instinctively curled up into a ball, her six tails wrapping around her, making her look like a large white fur ball, which was rather cute.

"Is this a self-protection mechanism?"

"I've never heard of Mei Xue having this skill before. I have to take a picture to remember it."

"Shining, quickly wipe your nosebleed."

"Viviana, smile normally, I'm scared."

Just as the four of them were groping Mei Xue in her white fluffy form, Maria, lying in the hospital, felt a pang of sadness. Why did she have to get injured at such an inopportune time? At this hour, her house was probably not even lively; her sister was probably living with Mei Xue.

"What's wrong, Maria? Does your wound hurt?"

Seeing Maria's pained expression, Zofia couldn't help but look at her with concern. Maria had been recovering quickly these past few days and would be discharged from the hospital soon.

"It's nothing, Aunt... I just hate myself for being so useless."

If only I had taken the initiative back then, I wouldn't be in this situation now. It hurts, it really hurts. But once I go to Rhodes Island with Mei Xue, everything will definitely be alright!

Meanwhile, on Rhodes Island, after learning that Mei Xue and Rusty Hammer actually had that kind of relationship, the Doctor was naturally surrounded by everyone. However, she herself had amnesia, so she couldn't get any information out of her. The only problem was that Miss Blood Demon wanted to stay on Rhodes Island, which was somewhat troublesome.

The other operators, whether it's Rei or Surtr, all have complicated relationships with Mei Xue. However, the former only claims to be Mei Xue's wife, and the latter has only traveled with Mei Xue for several decades. They are not the biggest threat. But Miss Blood Demon is different. She really did have a wedding with Mei Xue and still has the wedding ring that Mei Xue gave her. Amiya was so envious. No, when she found out about this, she almost fainted.

This woman is terrifying; she must not be allowed to live!

However, the intelligence she provided was very useful. Rusthammer had cooperated with the Doctor and Mei Xue in most of their operations in Victoria and Ursus. Although they were enemies of civilization, they were willing to listen to Mei Xue's arrangements, which was an unexpected extra help. It was because of Rusthammer's covert operations that Rhodes Island's caravan did not encounter any major problems in the wilderness in recent years.

"So, Mei Xue and the Doctor went to Victoria to save those steam knights?"

After reading the intelligence in her hand, Vina felt that it was more like a joke that Kal'tsit had made up to deceive her. How could such a thing be possible? She had wondered why the Steam Knights would ignore the Sarkaz's usurpation of her territory, but she had never thought of such a possibility.

"According to the Steam Knights themselves, the Sarkaz and Victoria's council joined forces to ambush the Kings' Tomb. In order to prevent the sword known as the Breath of the Kings from falling into the enemy's hands, and also to protect Victoria's honor, the Steam Knights stormed in, and after a fierce battle, they all died."

Kal'tsit placed her hands on the table, her eyes flashing with complex emotions, while her mind raced.

"They said they felt like they had died once, but woke up unharmed, and with Mei Xue's help, they successfully escaped from the Tomb of Kings and joined the Rusthammer to recuperate. The steam knight armor that Mei Xue brought out earlier is probably the best proof of that..."

“I know you’re upset, Vina, but you should be able to hear their voices and communicate with them, so why don’t you go and ask them yourself?”

Seeing the struggle on Vina's face, Kal'tsit could understand her feelings. In fact, she herself was just as confused. It was inevitable that the Steam Knights would suffer casualties under the siege of Theresis's elite guards, but they said they woke up unharmed. This was unreasonable, it shouldn't be like this. There must be some other reason behind this, a reason that she, Kal'tsit, did not know.

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Chapter 352 Mei Xue's Memory Resurgence

"Mei Xue, Mei Xue, wake up quickly."

The voice was unfamiliar, yet felt strangely familiar. Mei Xue instinctively curled up and burrowed deeper into the covers, but the next moment, the other person grabbed her ear.

"Waaah..."

The little fox, whose sweet dream had been disturbed, poked its cute little head out from under the covers with a wronged expression. Looking at the blonde Vayvan girl in front of it, it gripped the warm blankets even tighter with its two fair little hands.

"But sister, it's so warm in bed, Meixue doesn't want to get up."

The fluffy fox ears twitched slightly as it broke free from the girl's grasp. As a cute little fox, sleeping was Mei Xue's right, especially since it wasn't lunchtime yet.

"The sleepy little fox will turn into a lazy pig that no one wants."

"Waaah! Will Sister Jenny not want Meixue anymore?"

The little fox suddenly became nervous. Forgetting about sleeping in, she hurriedly threw off the covers and tried to climb out of bed. Because of her many tails, Mei Xue always wore only a long shirt to ensure she wouldn't get too hot while sleeping, leaving many areas uncovered. Although Jenny had seen her many times over the past month, she still blushed and looked away.

She knew that Mei Xue was unintentional. This little fox had no wariness or defensiveness towards people she trusted, and her values ​​were different from ordinary people. However... how should she put it, as an innocent girl, she would still feel shy when she saw those things.

"Don't worry, don't worry, even if you turn into a lazy pig, I will never abandon you."

Jenny ruffled Mei Xue's hair and then tucked the little fox into the blankets. She was just there to tease Mei Xue. For some reason, the little fox had become increasingly sleepy these days. It used to wake up at six o'clock to prepare breakfast for her, but today, after making breakfast, it didn't eat a bite and shrank back into the blankets. It's already eleven o'clock and it still hasn't gotten up.

But becoming a lazy pig is out of the question. Mei Xue is the best right now. Her figure is just right for me to hug and rub. She's obedient, cute, and innocent. She doesn't have a rebellious phase and doesn't need any special care. In fact, Jenny is the one being taken care of by Mei Xue. She's almost gotten fat from Mei Xue's care this month.

"This morning, I went to participate in the formal flag-giving ceremony for the honor guard. From today onwards, I am a proud honor guard soldier!"

"Sister is amazing!"

Mei Xue's deep blue eyes shone with joy and happiness; he was truly delighted by Jenny's success.

"It's alright. You've made me gain a lot of weight this month, but thankfully I've kept exercising."

Jenny, who was being praised, was a little shy. She glanced at the flag on the wall and Mei Xue shook her fox ears and rubbed them against her palm.

"By the way, Meixue, what do you want for lunch? I'll make it for you. My cooking skills aren't bad either."

Jenny prides herself on her cooking skills. Although she can't compare to Mei Xue's exquisite skills, she can certainly handle most everyday dishes. She's gained weight thanks to Mei Xue's efforts over the past month, and she's been full of praise for the dishes from Da Yan.

"Ugh... Mei Xue doesn't want to eat anything, she just wants to sleep, she's so sleepy."

The little fox shrank deeper into the blankets. He was really sleepy. As he became more and more sleepy, Jenny's unease deepened. She had been living alone for so long, and Mei Xue's arrival had made her month exceptionally happy and fulfilling. In just one month, she had truly come to regard Mei Xue as her family. No, she also had another kind of feeling hidden in her heart that she hadn't told the little fox.

"Then Meixue, go to sleep. Tell me if you get hungry."

"Hmm... Sister, would you like to sleep together?"

Mei Xue lifted the covers and patted the empty space next to him, looking expectant. Jenny didn't refuse; she nodded, took off her coat and shoes, put on white stockings, and crawled into bed. She hugged Mei Xue and gently kissed him on the lips.

Her biggest worry was that one day this little fox would fall into a permanent slumber, just like Sleeping Beauty in the fairy tale. Doctors from all over Little Hill County came but couldn't figure out why Mei Xue was so sleepy, and even said that Mei Xue was perfectly healthy.

"Alright, Meixue, go to sleep."

Without any hesitation, Jenny let Mei Xue lean against her chest. She could clearly smell the faint floral fragrance on him. There was a light drizzle outside the window. The weather forecast said that this spring rain would last for about two more days. Early spring was a bit chilly, but inside the quilt, Mei Xue's embrace was warm.

But she didn't know that when she told Mei Xue that she had become a member of the honor guard, Mei Xue had quietly undergone a change, as if a switch had been triggered, and she and Mei Xue simply fell into a deep sleep.

When she woke up again, Jenny carefully left the warm bed, kissed Mei Xue's lips one last time, not wanting to disturb his sleep, tidied herself up and got up to leave to attend her first formal training as a ceremonial guard.

After she left, Mei Xue, who had been asleep, opened his eyes and sat up. He threw off the covers, got out of bed, and stood at the window watching Jenny leave with an umbrella. He seemed to be complaining that his clothes might get dirty. He thought for a moment and then looked up at the sky.

"Today should be a day with light rain turning into sunshine, a gentle breeze, and green willows sprouting new buds."

As the words fell, it seemed as if a gust of wind swept through the entire city, and the continuous rain stopped instantly. Rays of golden sunlight pierced through the clouds and fell down, and the willow trees on the suburban farm were instantly covered with lush green buds. But people did not feel anything was wrong; they just marveled at how wonderful it was that the sun had come out.

After doing all this, Mei Xue's tail swayed slightly. He reached out and gently touched his chest, and the shirt he was wearing appeared on the bed. He had changed into the outfit he wore when he met Jenny. The blankets were also more disheveled, as if Mei Xue had just been sitting on them changing clothes.

He took a pen from his tail and sat down at the table. He then took out a piece of paper and began to write a farewell letter. He had to leave Jenny's side. He knew that if he didn't go back, the Doctor would go crazy. The price of a month of amnesia was too high. Fortunately, the fact that Jenny became a member of the honor guard triggered the anchor point he had set in advance, allowing him to grasp his original destiny in an instant. Otherwise, he would probably have had to wait until everyone came looking for him.

They had no choice but to leave; they couldn't let Jenny go with them because the Tower of Babel was about to collapse. Neither Mei Xue nor the Doctor could change this outcome. All they could do was influence the future as much as they could before it happened, and also leave more options for the soon-to-be-born Rhodes Island.

After that, Mei Xue had to go to Ursus, and he was also very curious whether that method was correct.

Mei Xue felt neither panic nor anger about what he was about to face. He did not tell the doctor that he had already foreseen how miserable he would be when he encountered the red dragon in the future, because that would cause the doctor to miss the opportunity. This path was one he had chosen himself.

"If there's anything to regret, it's that we can only see the future, not the past..."

Mei Xue muttered to herself, seemingly only talking to herself, and wrote this farewell letter while gently wagging her tail. She placed it on the table, then got up and went downstairs to make dinner for Jenny.

Everything was so ordinary and simple. Mei Xue didn't use any strange methods. He arranged everything honestly like an ordinary person. Tonight's meal was exactly the same as the one he made for Jenny at the beginning.

After doing all this, Mei Xue got up and went to the door, opening it before Ahmoni could. He wasn't surprised that she could find this place, because this was the result he wanted.

"My dear Lady Meixue, if you don't go back soon, I'm afraid that hooded woman and that blood demon will tear me apart."

"The doctor wouldn't do that."

"That Blood Demon is definitely coming, right...? Well, I can't do anything with you. Luckily, there's Deep Pool's shadow here. Thanks to your good fortune, I wasn't followed. It seems your memory hasn't been affected. Let's leave now."

Goodbye, sister.

Mei Xue nodded. A month's rest was too extravagant. He should go back and finish the last bit of work. The fairytale castle had already agreed to help. He would leave the rest to fate and let it take its course.

He casually took out a red oil-paper umbrella from his tail and opened it. Mei Xue walked on the slightly damp street. He hummed the little tune that Jenny had taught him for the last time. No passersby noticed him. Not a drop of water on the road touched him. Even the sunlight passed directly through his body without leaving any shadow.

Although she didn't know how Mei Xue had done it, Ahmoni was still curious about him. She glanced at Jenny's door, turned around, and left.

"Actually, I really wanted to finish this meal with Sister Jenny."

"I forgot to pack up the blankets when I left."

"It would be good for her to join the Storm Commando; she'd be there sooner or later anyway."

Mei Xue's voice was not audible to anyone else; he was speaking to himself, but it might not necessarily reflect his current self.

"Mei Xue, wake up, Mei Xue."

The voice of Shining echoed from the sky, and then the whole world began to shake. The little fox smiled, gently wagged its tail, opened its eyes, and then gently kissed the Shining closest to it.