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

That pure white sphere of light, like a living thing, radiated a gentle yet immense magical energy. It hovered quietly in front of Gu Ye, like a miniature sun within reach.

The air becomes viscous because of its presence, and with each breath, one can feel pure energy particles rushing into the lungs.

Gu Ye's expression changed instantly.

His fingers curled up unconsciously, his nails lightly scratching his palm, bringing a barely perceptible sting.

He sensed a peculiar "will" from that light, a kind of innocent longing and yearning like that of a newborn, and the object of that yearning was none other than himself, who had just received Avalon.

A look of surprise and helplessness flashed across Gu Ye's face. He took a small step back, creating some distance between himself and the ball of light, and then raised his hand to scratch the back of his neck.

"Damn it, why is this thing clinging to me? No way, I'm outta here! Whoever wants it can have it, and if you don't want any trouble, you'd better get out of here!"

Without hesitation, Gu Ye silently activated the chat group's return function.

His figure began to blur, like a painting soaked in water, its edges gradually dissolving into the air.

Before he completely disappeared, the warning was clearly heard by everyone present.

Almost simultaneously, Raiden Mei, W, and Kitagawa Kaimu's figures also turned into specks of light and vanished.

They were temporarily transferred through a chat group, so naturally they chose to return.

Before disappearing, W gave the middle finger in the direction of the ball of light, a signature mocking smile on her lips.

In an instant, the once bustling Ryudouji Temple courtyard was left only with local residents of Fuyuki City.

Irisviel held her daughter Ilya, looking somewhat bewildered at everything that was happening before her.

Hercules remained as silent as a mountain behind the mother and daughter.

Sakura Matou and Medusa were also stunned by this sudden turn of events.

Only the pure white "Greater Grail" remained, like an abandoned child, floating alone in mid-air.

"Quick! Caster! Grab it!"

The first to break the silence was Rin Tohsaka.

The magician's reaction speed was astonishing. Almost the next second after Gu Ye disappeared, she shouted loudly at Medea, her voice filled with an urgent sense that there was no time to lose.

She pointed at the ball of light, and the flames of "research" and "interests" rekindled in her blue eyes.

Medea was awakened by Rin Tohsaka's shout. She glanced at the seemingly "at a loss" ball of light, then at the anxious Rin Tohsaka, sighed helplessly, and adjusted her hood.

"Oh dear, oh dear, I know, I know, you're such an impatient young lady. You can't escape now."

Although Medea complained, her movements were as fast as a purple lightning bolt.

She didn't need to chant any incantations; she simply raised her hand, and the enormous magic circle, which had dimmed, was instantly reactivated.

Countless golden rune chains appeared out of thin air from the ground, like living serpents, wrapping, coiling, and tightening around the pure white sphere of light from all directions, ultimately imprisoning it firmly in the center of the magic array.

[Weather Forecast]: You've all returned, right? Hopefully you haven't been targeted by anything evil.

Gu Ye's figure solidified again in the familiar room. The first thing he did was look around to make sure he had safely returned to his home in Morioh.

Outside the window was a familiar street scene, and the air was filled with the faint scent of the sea breeze.

He breathed a sigh of relief before focusing his attention on the chat group interface and sending his first message.

He could feel that the moment he returned, the feeling of being stuck to a certain "will" completely disappeared.

[Herrscher of Food]: No. But that scene just now was really a bit scary.

Mei replied to the message almost instantly, clearly she had just recovered from the dizziness of that time-space teleportation.

【American Scythe】: Tsk, don't drag us into this. That broken cup was only staring at you the whole time, okay? Disgusting, like a Chinese idiot.

W's message followed closely behind, his words revealing impatience and a sharp tongue, just as always.

【Marin】: Whoaaaaah! Gu Yejun! What just happened? Why did we run? That's the Holy Grail! The legendary Holy Grail that can grant any wish! We just left it there like that? What a waste!

Kitagawa Kaimu's news was like a series of exclamation marks, full of a young girl's curiosity and bewilderment about mysterious things.

[Weather Forecast]: First of all, I don't have any wishes. Secondly, don't think of that thing as something amazing; at best, it's just a large power bank, not a universal charger.

Gu Ye leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping on the virtual keyboard, his tone casual.

[Herrscher of Food]: Huh? A power bank? What kind of metaphor is that? Do you mean its ability to fulfill wishes is limited?

[Weather Forecast]: That's roughly the gist of it. Essentially, that thing is a massive lump of pure magic. The purpose of creating it is to perform a super magic trick called "The Third Magic." So, if you want to use it to make a wish, like winning the lottery jackpot, that's fine. But if you want it to do something beyond its programmed parameters, like making the Earth spin backwards, it will definitely crash.

【The Herrscher of Food】: Does that mean Saber's wish can't be fulfilled either?

Mei's message was tinged with obvious disappointment.

Although she didn't spend much time with Artoria, the earnest and upright knight king left a very good impression on her.

She could sense the weight of the other person's wish and sincerely hoped that her friend's wish would come true.

[Weather Forecast]: Don't even think about it. Her wish is to rewind history thousands of years to the Age of Gods. What a joke! With that little cup buried underground in Fuyuki City? Forget about it, even calling its grandfather couldn't do it. This isn't even in the same league.

Just as the group fell into a brief silence because of Saber's wish, a new name popped up.

[Devil Muscle Rin]: So that's how it is! Gu Ye, why are you running away? Even if that broken cup can't do anything big, you can still make a few small wishes, like winning a billion yen lottery, right? You're not going to take free benefits, are you stupid?

The moment Rin Tohsaka's message came out, the atmosphere in the group chat became much more lively.

[Weather Forecast]: Foolish? My intuition tells me that if I don't run now, I'll be in big trouble.

Upon seeing Gu Ye's reply, Rin Tohsaka seemed to recall the scene of the Holy Grail floating towards him, and remained silent for a moment.

[Devilish Muscle Rin]: Hmph, anyway, I owe you all a favor this time. Thank you everyone, if it weren't for your help, this Holy Grail War might have turned into another tragedy that no one could laugh about.

[Weather Forecast]: Dude, you never know when we might need your help! You can't slack off then!

【Devilish Muscle Rin】: Guaranteed to be available anytime! Absolutely no lag!

[Herrscher of the Rice Bowl]: Hehe, this trip was incredibly fruitful! I feel much more proficient in controlling my power, and... I can even talk to the Queen properly now. Even without her, I can protect everyone with my Herrscher powers from now on!

【American Scythe】: I had a blast blasting them. Ugh, never mind, Ines's old hag is calling again, she's definitely going to nag about how I've been missing these past few days, so annoying, I'm logging off now.

The chat group interface fell silent for a moment as W's gray avatar dimmed. Gu Ye then exited the chat and returned to the living room.

He turned around and his gaze fell on the blonde bombshell who was still standing there, showing no sign of leaving.

The sky outside the French windows had completely darkened, and the streetlights were lit one by one, casting long shadows of the trees in the courtyard.

Gu Ye picked up the remote control and turned up the indoor air conditioner temperature by two degrees. The sound of the airflow from the vent changed slightly. Without looking up, he asked, "It's already dark. Aren't you leaving?"

Upon hearing this, Kitagawa Kaimu showed no intention of leaving. Instead, she threw her handbag onto the sofa, making a dull thud as leather collided with soft fabric.

She walked barefoot on the soft wool carpet, took a few steps closer to Gu Ye, put her hands behind her back, leaned forward slightly, and let her long golden hair fall from her shoulders, the coral color at the ends of her hair appearing particularly vibrant under the warm yellow light.

She blinked her big eyes, her thick, long eyelashes like two small fans, and a playful smile curved her lips: "What's wrong~ Gu Yejun, are you trying to send me away? It's dangerous for me to go home alone, what if I run into bad people? Can you bear to do that?"

Gu Ye shifted his gaze from her face to the brand-new Sony PlayStation 5 game console next to her, and replied in a flat tone, "I have plenty of rooms, make yourself at home."

"Yay! I knew Gu Yejun was the best!"

Kitagawa Kaimu immediately cheered.

"It's settled then! I'll stay here tonight too! Anyway, tomorrow's the weekend, no school!"

She seemed completely at ease being there, expertly pulling a game disc case from her handbag. The case was decorated with a gorgeously drawn Gothic Lolita.

She ran briskly to the television and inserted the disc into the game console. The television screen lit up, and cheerful electronic music began to play.

Kitagawa Kaimu picked up a game controller and shoved another into Gu Ye's arms, her eyes sparkling as she urged, "Come on, come on! Let's continue playing that game we played last time, 'The Miraculous Life of the Slippery Girls' Academy in the Shame Club 2!' I'm telling you, I've been dreaming about the rest of the story these past few days! Hurry up, stop dawdling!"

As she finished speaking, a soft light enveloped her body.

After the light faded, the blonde bombshell was gone, replaced by a girl with long, deep violet hair and wearing an elaborate Gothic Lolita dress.

With her yandere-esque makeup and those big, watery eyes, she is none other than Shizuku Kuroe, a popular character from the game "Saint Slippery Girls' Academy".

She lifted her skirt and gave Gu Ye a flawless ladylike bow, then said in a sickeningly sweet, trembling voice, "Master~? I can't wait any longer~ Come and play with Shizuku~?"

Looking at her like this, Gu Ye felt his temples throbbing.

He extended his index finger and flicked her smooth, full forehead with a light touch, making a soft "thump" sound.

"Alright, alright, stop calling me 'master' all the time."

Gu Ye withdrew his hand, walked to the kitchen door, opened the refrigerator door, and the cold white light illuminated half of his body. "What do you want for dinner?"

"It's alright, not too bad," Kitagawa Kaimu in her Shizuku Kuroe form hadn't finished speaking when a clear "gurgling" sound came from her lower abdomen. Her cheeks instantly flushed crimson, making even her yandere-style makeup seem more vivid.

She clutched her stomach, her voice softening instantly, tinged with a hint of aggrieved sobs.

"Shizuku's stomach has betrayed its master, I'm starving to death!"

Gu Ye sighed helplessly, took a bottle of Coca-Cola from the refrigerator and tossed it to her, then took out eggs and bacon from the freezer.

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"Okay, okay, you're so noisy. There's Coke in the fridge, help yourself. I'll make something simple, you can start making it."

Kitagawa Kaimu caught the cola steadily, her face immediately brightening. She waved vigorously at Gu Ye's back, then plopped back down on the carpet, focusing all her attention on the television screen.

"Mmm! Shizuku will wait patiently for Master to feed her!"

Chapter 63 The Thunder Queen - Kitagawa!

The low rumble of the range hood wafted from the kitchen, mingling with the sizzling sound of bacon being fried in a pan. The rich aroma, like a cat with legs, slipped through the crack in the door into the living room, rushing straight into people's noses.

When Gu Ye came out of the kitchen carrying two plates, "Kuroe Shizuku," who was still immersed in the game world, had already transformed back into Kitagawa Kaimu, who had dazzling blonde hair.

She sat barefoot, cross-legged on the chair in front of the dining table, her hands supporting her chin, her big eyes sparkling as she stared at the plate in Gu Ye's hand, her nose sniffing like a puppy.

Gu Ye's dinner was simple: Japanese soy sauce fried rice with thick-cut bacon and scrambled eggs. The rice grains were distinct, evenly coated with sauce, and had an enticing caramel color.

Golden scrambled eggs and crispy fried bacon are piled on top of rice, then sprinkled with a handful of bright green scallions. Steaming hot, the aroma is so enticing that it makes your mouth water.

"I'm starting!"

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Kitagawa Kaimu clasped her hands together, spoke at three times the speed of her usual speech, and then eagerly picked up a spoon, scooped up a large spoonful of fried rice, and stuffed it into her mouth.

The aroma of the rice, the tenderness of the egg, and the saltiness of the bacon explode on the taste buds.

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The girl's eyes narrowed happily, and her chewing movements exuded a sense of satisfaction.

During her stay at Rin Tohsaka's house, she ate Gu Ye's cooking every day. She thought she had gotten used to it, but when she tasted it again, she was completely overwhelmed by the simple yet exquisite deliciousness.

"Mmm—this is so delicious! Gu Yejun! This is just too good!"

She mumbled the praises indistinctly while stuffing another large mouthful into her mouth, her cheeks bulging like a hamster hoarding food.

"I can't take it anymore, I feel like my stomach has been completely conquered by you, Gu Yejun!"

Kitagawa Kaimu finished half a plate of rice in a few bites. She put down her spoon, picked up the Coca-Cola that Gu Ye had tossed to her, took a big gulp, and let out a satisfied burp.

She looked at the handsome young man across from her, who was engrossed in his phone and completely oblivious to her wolfing down his food, and felt a pang of emotion.

"Honestly,"

She said in an incredibly sincere tone, "My dream for the future is to find a husband who is as handsome as you, Gu Yejun, as kind as you, can cook, and most importantly, doesn't mind that I'm a homebody!"

This sentence was uttered almost without thinking or embellishment.

The air seemed to freeze for a second.

The moment the words left her lips, Kitagawa Kaimu herself froze.

She looked at Gu Ye, then at herself, and the temperature of her cheeks rose rapidly, turning red from the base of her neck all the way to the tips of her ears.

"Ah! No, no, no! That's not what I meant!"

She jumped up from her chair, waving her hands frantically as if trying to explain, but the more she tried, the more confused she became. "What I mean is! That is to say! It's so great to be friends with you, Gu Yejun! Yes! Friends!"

However, her dramatic inner turmoil went completely unnoticed on the other side of the table.

Gu Ye's entire attention was focused on the interface of the "Anime Girl Chat Group," and he didn't notice what Kitagawa Kaimu said at all.

"what happened?"

Gu Ye raised his head.

"Seriously, this guy..."

He stared at the screen, a slight smile playing on his lips, without even glancing up at the girl opposite him who was practically bursting with embarrassment.