The world doesn't need succubi to save it.

She was indeed beautiful, but she just didn't understand.

She couldn't understand it, nor could she comprehend that feeling.

The angel kept watching, never looking away, and continued to ponder.

However, while observing calmly, some inexplicable emotions did indeed begin to grow within me.

"This feeling..."

She had to admit that there was indeed a strange restlessness in her otherwise calm heart.

Silently observing and pondering, Cecilia kept asking herself questions:

"Why is this happening? What is the cause of this phenomenon? And what does it mean?"

Lost in thought, Cecilia didn't notice the change in her surroundings. Ariana, who had been admiring the angel with great interest, stopped and was now looking at the angel with a maternal smile.

"Hehehe, look, you're finally growing up!"

He shook his head slightly with a sigh, thinking to himself, "A heartless demon."

……

……

Ning Feng didn't know if Cecilia had grown up, but the two ladies beside him had definitely grown up.

Under the watchful eyes of angels and demons, the long-lasting battle has finally come to an end.

In the atrium of Xilin's laboratory, Jiang Wan and Xilin sat side by side on the large sofa, both with their heads down.

After washing up in the bathroom, the two changed into brand new clothes and sat in the courtyard enjoying the quiet time, seemingly as if everything was normal.

But in reality, both of them were quite confused.

who am I?

where am I?

What did I just do?

Just recalling fragments of the past makes their cheeks feel slightly flushed.

At a serendipitous moment, the barriers in my heart shattered, and I entered another stage of my life.

Jiang Wan and Xilin, they've grown up.

It was during this intense and exciting period of growth that they experienced feelings that were even more impactful.

There are always people who like to break taboos, and there are reasons for that.

The shift in mindset before and after a breakthrough, the process of gradually moving from resistance with some expectation to acceptance, is truly captivating.

At first, they were still somewhat conscious and understood what they were doing, and they were somewhat restrained.

But after the middle period, everything had already changed.

Jiang Wan and Xilin have been unable to remember anything since then.

They were like two small boats tossed about in the wind and waves, swept up by a storm called sinking.

Swept up, swallowed, and overturned by giant waves... and just as it was about to be crushed, it was gently carried to the shore.

Everything returned to calm, as if nothing had happened, but they knew better than anyone that it had indeed occurred.

No one spoke in the quiet room; the two of them just stood there with their heads down, seemingly lost in thought.

Time passed slowly, and the awkward feeling didn't last; it gradually dissipated.

What's done is done, and neither of them are weak women who can't even kill a chicken.

Before it happened, both of them knew exactly what was going to happen.

While not always accurate, not refusing can, in some situations, constitute consent.

After all, they were never victims, but accomplices.

"...So, are we just going to stay silent like this forever?"

Finally, Jiang Wan broke the silence and spoke first:

"Your current behavior is not like it was back then... not as easy as you said back then."

Jiang Wan still remembered what Xilin had said to her before, that shocking statement: "I will give you the right to have the first child!"

To be honest, Jiang Wan was really shocked at the time, and her values ​​underwent a huge restructuring.

In Jiang Wan's mind, Xilin's level of danger was immediately raised several levels.

He is a formidable rival!

Although I could still vaguely sense that the other party was just a master of empty talk, I didn't expect them to be this fragile.

You were so fierce back then, how come you're acting all shy and timid now?

Your silence is making me a little embarrassed...

"Uh……"

Startled by the sudden question, Xilin's shoulders, which had been tense, trembled slightly before she regained her composure and her lips moved as she said:

"After all... some things are completely different from what you see in books."

In Miss Elf's vast knowledge of reading, in those biographical novels, things like what the three of them had just experienced were actually very common, and not something unacceptable.

But when the reality hit her, she realized she was wrong.

They're completely different, okay?

These feelings and experiences are completely different from those described in the book!

Shirin now seriously suspects that the authors of those novels never actually experienced what they were writing about, and that they were just making things up out of thin air based on their imagination!

unacceptable!

Hearing Xilin's complaints, Jiang Wan nodded in deep agreement:

"really!"

They say two fists can't beat four hands, so why did we still lose?

"He's a monster! How come he never gets tired?!"

"That's it!"

They shared a deep sense of empathy, then suddenly snapped out of their daze and stared blankly at each other.

"puff!"

They exchanged a smile, and Jiang Wan and Xilin couldn't help but chuckle.

"Hahahaha... What are you talking about, really?"

"You're the one who's criticizing me? What was so good about what you just said?"

There's a reason why they became friends.

Their personalities are somewhat similar in how they handle certain situations.

Complementary people may experience different feelings when they are together, but similar people are more likely to be attracted to each other.

Although Jiang Wan and Xilin differ in details, they both have a carefree personality, which can be seen in their previous interactions.

If you really care about details, it's impossible for a legend to become friends with a newly awakened girl, and the girl can't get along with a legend without any reservations.

The hearty laughter completely shattered the atmosphere in the room, and Jiang Wan and Xilin returned to their usual selves.

Shirin raised her arms and stretched, then leaned back wearily in the chair.

So, what are your particular thoughts now?

After saying that, Xilin herself laughed.

Why am I asking such a strange question?

It felt like the two of them were having some kind of weird sharing session.

It's strange, but it's also quite interesting.

I've never had any friends to share these kinds of topics with before, so this gossipy experience seems quite interesting.

Blinking, Jiang Wan thought for a moment, then followed Xilin's example and lay back, staring at the ceiling, and lazily said:

"Me? My current thought is... life is truly amazing!"

It's incredibly amazing.

Jiang Wan had always held a very special feeling towards Xilin.

Although the two can treat each other as friends, in many ways their status, position, and strength are unequal.

Even if you can choose not to care, those things themselves won't change.

The most direct difference is strength; the gap in strength between the two is a huge chasm that stands between them.

Moreover, in the world of Awakened Ones, strength almost represents everything.

In fact, Jiang Wan could vaguely understand that Xilin's initial feelings towards her were not friendship, but rather something akin to pity.

I felt sorry for the homeless dog on the street, so I wanted to lend a helping hand. It was that simple.

Jiang Wan could understand it herself, but when she herself became that little dog, it wasn't a pleasant feeling.

At the beginning, their friendship was unequal.

Later, as they spent more time together, their relationship continued to develop.

As Jiang Wan continued to grow, she gradually revealed her talent and gained more confidence from the encouragement of her teammates and the gaze of those around her.

The gap between the two was narrowing, though it still existed, but at least it didn't feel completely out of reach to her.

But not only in terms of ability, Jiang Wan also believed that Xilin was more outstanding than herself in other aspects.

For Jiang Wan, who had just gained power at that time, the other party was not only mysterious and powerful, but also kind and elegant, a perfect older sister figure that was very desirable.

Xilin was once Jiang Wan's idol, someone she wanted to follow and someone she needed to look up to.

Although these feelings faded as she gradually learned about Shirin's laid-back nature, that ultimate admiration wasn't so easily dispelled.