Chapter: 1. You guys can go now!
“Wow… what are you all cleaning up? There’s nothing to take; we’re just going out for a few days. Instead of packing useless luggage, why not bring along the bright morning light and your enthusiasm! Uh… alright, no one’s listening to me.”
“No, Princess Xue Fei, it’s not that they are ignoring you; they are focused on you.”
“Thank you, but unfortunately, since you’re listening to me, I’m not listening to you.”
“But you have already paid attention to us!”
“What a fine Holy Sword, too bad it has a mouth.”
Princess Xue Fei stood at the entrance of the mansion, hands on her hips, shouting into the house.
But sadly, no one responded to her call.
It’s not that everyone didn’t want to pay attention to her.
It was just that this morning, they were set to depart for the Demon King’s Castle. Those with luggage were busy packing, while those without had to prepare mentally.
Not that… you all aren’t prepared.
But you’ve been tidying up for two full hours now! The splendid morning light is about to turn into the sweltering afternoon sun because of your dawdling!
This left Xue Fei lamenting, as expected, no matter which world it is, the longest wait — is waiting for girls to get ready.
“So… Princess Xue Fei, you see, we don’t need preparation; we’ve just been here accompanying you while you wait.”
“Alright, alright… I must say, you are indeed quite useful at times like this, emphasizing companionship.”
“Hehe… right? So… a reward of a head pat… um… that feels nice…”
Xue Fei absentmindedly tousled Xial’s hair like an old feather duster, which was incredibly perfunctory.
But Xial still leaned her head towards Xue Fei for her to rub it, which truly showed her inclination towards perversion.
“I’m so nonchalant with you, and you’re still happy? Sometimes I think you are quite interesting.”
“Because we know Princess Xue Fei is not being perfunctory… um… you’re just not good with words and easily embarrassed.”
“This is the first time someone has said I’m not good with words?! My mouth is famous for being like a machine gun! Do you want to experience how hopeless it is to be insulted by me?!”
“Please do insult us! Step on us and insult us harshly! You can wear shoes or not, thank you, Mother!”
“Get lost…!”
Finally, after two hours of boredom, Xue Fei found something to do.
She started grappling with Xial, who was sprawled out with no resistance, just as she wanted, giving her a hard kick in the butt!
Among the cries more melodious than a nightingale’s song, there was endless joy and anger.
Xue Fei landed one final kick, looking at the Little Holy Sword writhing on the ground, grinning with delight, she wiped the sweat from her forehead and clapped her hands, signaling victory.
Tsk, speaking of which, while preoccupied with beating this rebellious girl, what’s the situation now?!
So it was like this.
To fulfill her promise with Belis, Xue Fei had told Xiya and the others this morning that she would be heading to the Demon King’s Castle for a few days.
Xiya’s expression upon hearing the news was like being struck by lightning, utterly dazed.
So, Xue Fei explained, just like before, she was only going back to visit relatives, not going for good, and she would return soon.
However, Xiya wouldn’t feel reassured by such words; what if?!
Moreover… she had plans to personally visit Princess Xue Fei’s father and mother — not as a hero, but as Xue Fei’s lover.
So taking advantage of Xue Fei’s visit back home was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The longer she waited, the greater the uncertainty, and the visit must happen now.
With Xiya holding Xue Fei tightly in her broad embrace, nearly suffocating her with a “threat”. Xue Fei had no choice but to agree to her request.
Once this precedent is set, there’s no backing down.
With Xiya decided to go, the new resident, Princess Livra of the Royal Family, who had just arrived at the mansion yesterday, naturally wouldn’t be idle.
Letting her stay behind?
Absolutely not…! If she could leap over the high walls of the palace, she wouldn’t be stopped by a wall-less mansion.
Moreover… Miss Shaya had already promised to teach her magic; how could she leave without trying…
A certain princess also feared that Xue Fei would leave and never return, thus finding so many excuses to follow her; that’s something only she knows.
Oh… there’s no helping it.
The duo of Xue Fei and Belis had now morphed into a group of four.
As for Timani, she was still fast asleep in her room, just a lazy dragon.
Xue Fei would definitely kick her awake before leaving.
I can’t nap, and you can’t think about it either.
After waiting a long time, she kicked Xial again to make her twitching more rhythmic.
At this moment…
After a long wait, there was finally a response.
“They’re here…! Sorry, Xue Fei, packing took too long… have you been waiting long? Swapping outfits… after all, is this the one you chose for me? Is it okay? If not… I can change again, though I’ve already changed ten times…”
“Hehe, Queen Sister! Look, I made two sets of identical underwear on the spur of the moment; let’s change into them now! Right now!”
“Ah, I’m so sorry, Miss Shaya! I went back to my room to change, and as soon as I touched the bed, I accidentally fell asleep again!”
“……”
Alright then.
With Xial lying down and not getting up, plus my rapid-fire chatter…
There’s no normal person in this room at all.
………………………….
Now, there’s no rush to leave.
Because facing the dazzling girls rushing to the door, Xue Fei’s only thought was one sentence.
“You… are going on a trip? You thought we were going on a vacation to sightsee? To tour the beautiful mountains and rivers?”
“Xue Fei thinks… it looks bad?”
“It’s because you all look too good that I said that…!”
Can you all just take a look at yourselves in the mirror?
First, you, Xiya. Look at the brown knitted long dress you’re wearing, with a wide-brimmed straw sun hat paired with ruffled short socks and white boots; the youthful and beautiful aura of a young girl is blowing me off balance!
Next is you, Livra. I know you’re a princess, and you have an awareness of being one, but you don’t need to wear this golden-trimmed dress with jade ornaments for a trip, do you? We are not going to a ball now!
Lastly, it’s you, Belis.
What you’re wearing is normal; it’s still that black dress from yesterday since you didn’t bring any other clothes, which is reasonable.
But what’s with those two identical triangle-shaped cotton fabrics you’re holding up with excitement?!
Don’t look under my skirt; if you want to wear, wear your own; I’m definitely not wearing it!
Xue Fei facepalmed and shook her head, throwing Xial onto the sofa so she could keep giggling to herself.
Once the surroundings quieted down, she shook her head and stated her decision.
“Ugh… you all… Xiya, your outfit barely passes; at least it’s suitable to go out. Livra, you’re not qualified! Go change into something normal appropriate for going out. Belis, don’t even start; put away those two pieces of fabric you’ve woven and go reflect on your actions while facing the wall. Uh… By the way, you really do weave clothes quickly, huh? Ahem… Anyway, we’ll discuss that later. For now, listen to my strategic deployment.”
“Strategic deployment… Is the Queen Sister planning to wear identical underwear as Belis?”
“No, that’s not strategic. The strategic deployment has nothing to do with you; just go face the wall and reflect.”
Xue Fei cleared her throat and placed one hand on her hip.
First, she looked at Livra.
“Livra, it’s fine for you to go to the Demon King’s Castle with us. I just formed an alliance with the Aulus Kingdom on behalf of the Demon Race yesterday; you don’t need to hide your identity. Just come with me as part of the royal visit, and it will show Aulus’s sincerity.”
“Alright… okay, I’ll go bring our family’s heirloom jewelry just in case the Demon King tries to kill me… I can be prepared, avoiding financial loss!”
“No need; my father thinks jewels are worthless. You just need to close your mouth then, and it should be fine, got it? Uh… Livra? Why are you not speaking?”
Oh, understood.
She’s already closed her mouth in advance.
Then, Xue Fei’s expression turned serious as she turned her attention to Xiya, who was still fixing her hairstyle.
So… stop dressing up! It’s not like we are going to meet the in-laws, why be so…!
Hmm?
Actually, it seems we are indeed going to meet the in-laws.
“Xiya, as for you…”
“I don’t need to hide my identity, right? I can visit alongside Princess Livra in my capacity as a hero? I’m clear in my thoughts this time.”
“You can think that, but you’re wrong.”
“?!”
“You definitely can’t go as a hero… you have to hide a bit.” Xue Fei considered carefully, pacing back and forth while waving her finger as she explained her reasoning, “What does a hero mean? That’s the strongest power of the Aulus Kingdom and also their hidden weapon. If you swagger into the Demon King’s Castle as a hero… wow, wouldn’t that mean the Demon Race just brought six wings directly to your capital city? How can the populace not panic?”
True, there are no six-winged demons in the capital.
Just one eight-winged demon.
“Isn’t it okay to use the reason of protecting Princess Livra?”
“Yesterday it was fine, but today it isn’t. The old king just said in front of everyone that he’d send Livra to me; cough cough…! Of course, that was just acting! Not really sending her, but at least publicly, I now have the freedom to command Livra. If she’s going with me and also brings a hero, that would just show that Aulus still has many concerns and is full of suspicion towards the Demon Race, making it seem like there’s not enough sincerity, which could ruin the cooperation.”
“Thinking about it this way does seem right… ugh, forget it, Xue Fei, you decide. I can never come up with any good plans anyway, all that matters is… as long as we can go to the Demon King’s Castle.”
Xiya, your obsession today is quite strong, huh…?
At this point, a small smile crept onto Xue Fei’s lips.
She had thought of a solution long ago; what she just said was merely to see if Xiya was clever today.
The outcome was, as usual, daft~
Magical particles began to twinkle in her hand — similar to the spell she used when transforming into Shaya.
I, when operating in Aulus, would need to transform into Shaya. It would be troublesome whether going out for shopping or buying donuts.
Xiya, when you reach the Demon Territory, won’t you experience my pain too?
The wheel of fortune turns.
Before, I had to conceal my identity.
Now, it’s your turn.
