The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

Kage began to solemnly recount the various customs that the Inatsumi people under her rule should follow.

Of course, she didn't expect Kiana to comply.

After all, she was not a subject of the king, so why should she adhere to her proper duties? She only needed to maintain basic politeness.

However, if they leave so generously...

Wasn't this meeting far too brief?

"Did you understand?"

"Ah! Uh... um."

Although she couldn't remember what Ying had just said, Kiana scratched her hair blankly and nodded slowly to indicate that she understood.

And in the blink of an eye...

Ying, completely disregarding all martial ethics, undressed and lay down beside her.

Because I only considered sleeping alone, the bed in the bedroom is a single bed.

Now, someone has managed to squeeze in...

"Hey, Ying, what... what happened to you?!"

"Hey! Don't worry about it, I was just enjoying the scenery."

"Huh? Admiring the scenery? But why are you..." Kiana was about to retort when Shadow suddenly reached out her fair hands and cupped her rosy cheeks. "What do you think?"

Never before had the face of this deity been so close; even simply looking at it was enough to inspire awe.

Gazing into those beautiful purple eyes, Kiana found herself somewhat mesmerized for some reason...

"Hmm... whatever you like."

"That's excellent. Where were we?"

"Ahem, I think we don't need to continue talking about these things... How about we talk about something more meaningful?"

"Hmm? What's meaningful?" Ying asked slowly, turning to the side and resting her head on one hand.

"For example, what's Ying's current situation?"

Kiana slowly voiced the question that had been on her mind.

This was what she had wanted to ask earlier, but Ying's request forced her to keep it to herself.

And now, Ying is actually lowering herself to stay at my house and refusing to leave...

Well, you might as well ask it out of the blue.

"Her? I heard she's been doing well lately. During the last Lunar Festival, she was seen having close ties with the people of Liyue, so she must have given them a lot of help, right?"

"Hehe, of course. Ying is really amazing~ So what about after the Lunar Festival?"

"I don't know about that. Why are you asking these questions?" After answering honestly, Ying asked with a hint of jealousy, "Could it be that you're worried about this amazing girl?"

I can't rest easy... of course I can't rest easy.

After all, she's a good girl who's lived for hundreds of years and is currently looking for her brother...

"Ying, Ying is different from you. She endures hardship every day, and often solves many bizarre and strange cases. If we don't pay attention to her..."

"Heh, favoritism. You might be too confident in my recent situation. These past few days... Kujo Sara has reported some rather strange information. I think there's definitely something fishy about it."

"Is something fishy...? Probably."

Since the Shadow said it himself, Kiana naturally wouldn't doubt anything.

She gently placed her hand on Ying's hand, then said comfortingly:

"Don't worry, everything will be alright. If you ever encounter danger in the future, I'll always be by your side..."

"Kiana... Hmph, she's rejected so many invitations."

Shadow angrily shook off Kiana's hand, then turned around and placed both hands on her abdomen.

"Sleep well, I'm here. No evil spirits will disturb your peaceful dreams."

"Mmm, thank you. Awoo~~~"

After experiencing many things and expending a lot of brain cells.

Kiana's energy was completely depleted.

Actually, she had been dozing off non-stop while I was chatting with Ying earlier.

Now, it's about time to relax a bit.

"This is strange. Herrschers don't usually need much rest, so why do I feel so tired? Could it be because the dimensional travel took too much energy? I really... don't... understand..."

With these random thoughts swirling in her mind, Kiana finally drifted off to sleep.

However, not long after she had completely fallen asleep, Ying suddenly uttered a complaint that sounded like she was talking to herself:

"Aurobas... I didn't expect that even after so many years, his lingering resentment still hasn't dissipated. It seems... He really hates me. Kiana, have you ever experienced what it feels like to be hated? Kiana... Kiana?"

The god, who rarely opens his heart, glanced sideways and saw the other person's adorable sleeping posture.

After a moment of slight surprise, she gave a very gentle smile.

"You..."

Now that she's asleep, what's next...?

Even if I do something outrageous, no one will know, right?

Suddenly seized by a playful impulse, Ying silently reached out and poked that delicate, flawless skin.

After discovering that the other person was indeed sleeping very soundly, she intensified her pinching of that pretty face.

"Whee!"

For the first time, she smiled like an ordinary girl.

However, when Ying saw Kiana's slightly furrowed brows while she was sleeping, she instantly realized that she might have gone too far.

"Oh dear... that seems a bit much. Sigh, I'd love to continue, but so you can get some rest..."

Shadow slowly turned to the side, reached out and buried Kiana's face in his chest, whispering in her ear in an exceptionally gentle tone:

"I command the thunder to cease in all ten directions, may you enjoy a peaceful sleep tonight..."

The two, who both loved each other, nestled together and fell asleep...

...

The next day, Kiana got up on time.

"Huh? Ying's already gone? Seriously, she didn't even let me see her off."

After discovering that Ying had left, Kiana slowly lifted the blanket and began to put on her school uniform.

As soon as she got up, she noticed an unusually sweet scent lingering on her face.

"Huh? What's that... sizzle!"

After reaching out to wipe his face and taking a careful sniff.

Kiana was certain that this was definitely not an ordinary scent.

Feeling a sense of déjà vu, she thought back carefully and finally concluded... it was the aura left behind by Ying.

"Oh dear! It's getting late, I need to hurry to school!"

Just as she was secretly marveling at it, she suddenly remembered that it was already quite late.

In order to make a good impression on the student council members.

Attending school on time and reporting to the student council on time are mandatory.

Without much hesitation, Kiana quickly dressed and then left the Dust Song Pot to return to school.

After the tedious and boring school process ended.

A familiar pink-haired figure appeared at the classroom door.

"Hey! Kiana, over here!"

Kiana, who was tidying her desk, suddenly snapped out of her daze and looked at the girl who had come to the door of her classroom.

"Secretary Fujiwara?"

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At this moment, the girl who had been very enthusiastic since she first joined the student council was smiling and waving into the classroom.

Her arrival surprised all the students in the class.

"Is that Fujiwara-senpai?"

"Wow, no wonder she's the daughter of a provincial minister, she's so cute!"

"Look, look! She's going into the classroom!"

Amidst the gasps of surprise, Secretary Fujiwara gracefully entered the classroom and then extended her hand to Kiana.

Looking at the outstretched hand, Kiana was momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

Just as he was preparing his words, Secretary Fujiwara smiled brightly.

"Let's go."

Good grief, are they not giving themselves a chance to choose?

Kiana looked around and realized that she and Secretary Fujiwara had become the focus of attention in the whole class.

Look at the expectant and curious eyes of my classmates.

If I were to refuse or make excuses at this moment, wouldn't that be tantamount to putting Secretary Fujiwara in an unjust position?

Thinking of this, Kiana had no choice but to slowly extend her hand:

"...Um."

"Hehe!" Secretary Fujiwara also pulled Kiana up without any hesitation.