I'm in Morioh, just joined a chat group for cute girls.

Ilya, like a cannonball, pounced on Gu Ye's bed, scrambling to his side and shaking his arm vigorously. "The weather's so nice today, let's go out and play! Let's go shopping! Let's buy the newest plush toys! Let's eat strawberry ice cream!"

She tilted her delicate, doll-like face up, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, and spoke in a sweet, soft, coquettish voice.

"Not today, I'm a little tired."

Gu Ye tried to refuse, but his mind was filled with thoughts of the mine and goblins, and he really had no desire to go out.

"No! We have to go!"

Ilya immediately puffed out her cheeks and clung to Gu Ye's arm like a koala, refusing to let go. "You haven't played with Ilya for days! Don't you love me anymore? Do you have another cute little girl outside?"

As she spoke, she rubbed her little head against his arm, making pitiful "woo-woo" sounds, her acting skills were top-notch.

"Alright, alright, I'm scared of you."

Seeing her like this, Gu Ye sighed helplessly and could only surrender, "Go, I'll take you there, okay? Get off me now."

"Yay! I love big brother the most!"

Ilya immediately stopped crying and started laughing. She jumped off him, grabbed his hand, and started walking outside. "Hurry, hurry! Mom must have already prepared my clothes for going out!"

When Gu Ye was pulled into the living room by Ilya, he discovered that there were far more than just the two of them preparing to leave.

Medea had changed into a well-tailored long black trench coat, with a burgundy turtleneck sweater underneath.

She was standing gracefully in front of the dressing mirror, tidying her long, smooth blue hair. When she saw Gu Ye come out, a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face.

"Honey, are you going out?"

She walked over and naturally took Gu Ye's other arm, pressing her body against him as if asserting her ownership. "Perfect timing. I've just arrived in this world and I'm curious about everything. As your woman, it's only natural for me to accompany you out and learn about your living environment, isn't it?"

"You pointy-eared woman! Let go of my brother!"

Ilya immediately bristled and tried to push Medea away with her small body, but was easily suppressed by Medea's aura.

"Oh, is everyone going out? That's perfect, I'd like to check out the shopping street too."

Irisviel also came out of the room with a smile. She was wearing a pure white dress with a beige cashmere cardigan over it, and she had a gentle and noble temperament. "Ilya, you can't be so rude to Miss Medea."

Although she was educating her daughter, the way she held onto Gu Ye's arm was exactly the same as Medea's, creating a pincer movement.

In the midst of this awkward standoff, a soft sound came from the entrance hall.

Medusa, who had been relatively unknown until now, had changed into a black tight leather outfit and pants, put on sunglasses that covered most of her face, and was leaning against the door, quietly putting on her black boots.

Noticing the gazes of the crowd, she raised her head and said in a calm and even tone, "I just went for a walk."

The implication is self-evident.

Ultimately, this pre-departure contest ended with Gu Ye being swept along by four stunningly beautiful women of vastly different styles, marching in a grand procession towards the commercial street.

The shopping streets of Morioh were particularly lively on a Sunday afternoon.

"Honey, what do you think of this one?"

Medea pulled Gu Ye into an elegantly decorated women's clothing store. She picked up a sky-blue silk dress, held it up in front of herself, and asked with a questioning smile, "Won't this color make me look too young?"

"No, it looks great."

Gu Ye said sincerely that the color really suited her skin tone and temperament.

"Really? Then I'll give it a try."

As Medea spoke, her gaze inadvertently drifted toward Irisviel, who was choosing a shawl not far away.

Irisviel seemed oblivious to her gaze, simply picking up a soft white cashmere shawl and smiling at Gu Ye, saying, "Lord Gu Ye, do you think this shawl might look a bit plain with my dress today?"

"How could that be? You look like you stepped out of a painting no matter what you wear."

Gu Ye answered politely.

"This one! This one is perfect for you!"

Just then, Ilya ran over carrying a pink tutu with a giant doll's head printed on it, insisting on putting it on Medea. "Auntie with pointy ears, you'll definitely look the best in this!"

Medea's smile cracked slightly. She took a deep breath to maintain her elegant posture and said softly to Ilya, "What a lovely child. But Auntie is too old to wear this. This dress is more suitable for a little princess like you."

A war without gunfire is being waged fiercely in the small clothing store.

In order to escape the "battlefield" of the clothing store and to appease the sulking Ilya, Gu Ye finally suggested going to the arcade.

As soon as they stepped into the brightly lit and noisy space, Ilya felt as if she had returned to her home turf, and she dragged Gu Ye around to various game consoles.

"Big brother, I want to play this! The dance machine!"

"And that! The claw machine! I want the biggest Homura!"

"Ha! Claw machines? Leave that to me!"

Kitagawa Kaimu, who had somehow followed along, excitedly patted his chest, inserted a game coin, and skillfully manipulated the joystick, shouting, "Watch my ultimate grab!"

As a result, with a cry of "Ouch!", the claws released their grip at the last moment.

"Damn it! Again!"

Meanwhile, Medusa, who had been silent all along, was drawn to a motorcycle racing game.

She looked at the racing cars speeding across the screen, a hint of longing in her eyes.

After hesitating for a moment, she sat down and awkwardly inserted game coins.

The moment she gripped the handlebars as the game began, her entire demeanor changed, as if she had transformed back into the Rider riding the Pegasus, displaying astonishing talent on the virtual track.

Medea kept her distance from the noisy machines. She simply stood not far behind Gu Ye with her arms crossed, like a dutiful guardian, but her gaze never left Gu Ye, who was sandwiched between Ilya and Kitagawa Kaimu.

Hmph, a bunch of immature brats.

However, his helpless expression was quite amusing.

As the sun began to set, the group finally emerged from the arcade.

Everyone's face showed varying degrees of fatigue and satisfaction.

"Phew...I'm so tired."

Kitagawa Kaimu, clutching a prized Houmu doll, slumped on a bench in the square.

Gu Ye bought several ice creams and distributed them to everyone.

Wow! Strawberry flavor!

Ilya happily took it and immediately started licking it greedily, quickly turning into a little kitten.

"Eat slowly, you're getting food all over your face."

Irisviel took out a tissue and gently wiped her mouth, her eyes full of affection.

Medea also took a vanilla-flavored one. She looked at Gu Ye and, imitating him, carefully licked it.

The cool and sweet taste melted on her tongue, a novel flavor she had never experienced before.

Her eyes widened slightly, and a childlike expression of pure surprise appeared on her face.

"Sweet."

She whispered, then licked it again.

Medusa held the ice cream but didn't eat it; she just looked at the distant sky.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her sunglasses, reflecting an orange light.

……

The villa at night, devoid of the daytime hustle and bustle, appeared exceptionally tranquil.

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The motion-sensor lights in the corridor turn on with each step and then slowly turn off behind you, creating an interplay of light and shadow.

Gu Ye rubbed his throbbing temples, pushed open the door to his room, and was about to go in for a good rest when a slender but strong hand reached out from the side and gently pressed on the door, stopping him.

He turned around and saw Medea standing behind him, having been waiting for who knows how long.

She had taken off her black trench coat and was only wearing a tight-fitting burgundy turtleneck sweater.

She no longer styled her long hair up; her smooth blue hair cascaded over her shoulders, gleaming softly in the dim light.

She just stared at him quietly, her eyes devoid of the pretense and probing of the day, filled only with the most primal, direct desire, like a dark blue flame that threatened to devour him.

"Let's do it."

Her voice was soft, yet every word struck Gu Ye's eardrums clearly.

Seeing that Gu Ye did not answer immediately, a hint of panic flashed in her eyes, and her fingers gripping the door frame tightened slightly.

Will he... refuse?

Men are all like that; once they get something, they don't know how to cherish it.

"I……"

She bit her lip, her voice lowering, carrying a hint of humility she herself didn't realize, "I won't cause you any trouble. I just... just want to make sure you really accept me. I don't want to be treated like a tool to be used and discarded again, like before..."

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Seeing the desperate vulnerability in her eyes, Gu Ye's somewhat weary heart was instantly filled with a tender emotion.

He didn't speak, but simply reached out and gently enveloped her hand, which was pressed against the door, in his palm.

Then he laughed.

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"I thought you used magic to tie me up that day."

Gu Ye's voice carried a hint of mocking laughter, "I didn't expect you could actually endure it for a whole week."

Medea was stunned.

She didn't expect to receive a rejection, but rather a sarcastic remark.

A tempting blush instantly spread across her face, which had been pale with nervousness.

"You...you bastard!"

She was both ashamed and angry, and lightly punched Gu Ye's chest with her other hand. "I was... I was just observing the situation! There are so many women living in this house, who knows which one is the wife and which one is the mistress! I have to figure out the situation first, so I don't accidentally become the third party that everyone hates!"

She felt increasingly aggrieved as she spoke, and her voice rose: "I don't want to go through that scene of being blamed by everyone again! It's all your fault! You're too much of a flirt!"

"Yes, yes, it's all my fault."

Gu Ye smiled, took her hand that was pounding her fist, and pulled her closer. "So, now you understand the situation?"

"...So be it."

Medea turned her head away, not daring to look him in the eye, and muttered softly, "It's still complicated, but at least you didn't lie to me."

She paused, then, as if remembering something, said with annoyance, "If I had known you would think this way, I should have acted on day one! Honestly, I've become so hesitant!"

"So,"

Medea raised her head again, the dark blue flames rekindling in her eyes. She tiptoed and leaned close to Gu Ye's ear, her warm breath brushing against his earlobe. "Now, is it alright, my Master?"

She grabbed his hand, turned around, and tried to push him into the room, her eagerness like that of a long-starved beast finally seeing its long-awaited prey.

However, Gu Ye grabbed her wrist and stopped in his tracks.

"Not yet."

His expression suddenly turned serious, and the smile on his face disappeared.

Medea froze.

The blush on her face quickly faded, replaced by a look of confusion and wariness.

"why?"

Her voice turned cold. "Are you playing me?"

"No."

Gu Ye shook his head. He saw the wariness rising again in Medea's eyes and knew that if he didn't explain clearly, this woman who had just opened her heart to him might immediately retreat back into her hard shell.

He sighed, didn't explain much, just briefly mentioned the chat group, and then quickly typed a message into the chat group.

[Weather Forecast]: @Sword Saintess, has your mission ended?