Chapter 61: Gazing Across the Void
“Let’s go, Lianbing.”
“Okay, where would you like to go first?”
“It’s…
There are two branching paths available now. One is to check on that Xu Jiaojiao in the forest. All students in the forest are required to attend evening study sessions, so by sneaking in now, I should be able to see Xu Jiaojiao. The other route is to use this horn Qin Jiu gave me to find the Master of Life who injured Lou Ling.
However, contact with that person will definitely lead to conflict, and it might even be dangerous. Lianbing is not a Witch of Calamity right now, and I can’t fully guarantee her safety. Therefore, I’ve decided to postpone this for now. Once I’m prepared, I’ll get everything I’m owed back.
So, I’ll put Li Nai’s matter aside for now… although I’m not exactly confident I can persuade her.
“Let’s go see Xu Jiaojiao first. It’s best if we can get some useful information.”
Normally, evening study sessions at school start at 6:30 PM, right? The forest is about two bus stops away from here. It’s not particularly far, but walking there would take considerable time… Ah, I’ve got it.
“Right, I’ll go get the bicycle.”
“Master, you ride a bicycle?”
“Ah, I left it at school last time.”
I was too excited when I heard Xuan’er recovered, so I ran straight over, leaving the bicycle at school. Since I need to go elsewhere today, I can use the bicycle.
The bicycle Shirley gave me actually has a teleportation function, though I’ve never used it before. If anything unexpected happens later, I can use the bicycle to make a quick escape.
Arriving at the bicycle shed and taking out the bicycle, I got on first and then said to Lianbing, looking back.
“Get on. It might not be very comfortable, but bear with it for a bit. It won’t take too long.”
“Huh? Oh…”
It’s truly not suitable, because Lianbing’s skirt is too short and puffy. The area between her skirt and her stockings, the absolute territory with garters, is visible. You can imagine how short it is.
Although Lianbing usually maintains a wide defensive perimeter and never exposes herself, even when I walk behind her on the stairs, I can’t see anything.
But if she sits sideways on the back of the bicycle, the wind generated during riding will inevitably make her short skirt flutter. No amount of skill can prevent this. This isn’t a VR game; there won’t be a mysterious dark area under her skirt, right?
Neither sitting sideways nor straddling is suitable. In the end, wearing a skirt just isn’t suited for riding or being on a bicycle.
So, with that thought, I decisively abandoned the bicycle as a means of transportation and said instead.
“Never mind, let’s just take the bus.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll just stand at the back.”
“Stand? Where will you stand… Ah, there’s a foldable footrest! I didn’t even notice.”
This way, Lianbing can stand behind me. The risk of exposure is greatly reduced.
“So you can just ride, don’t worry about me. I’ll adjust myself accordingly.”
“Got it. Let’s go then.”
I stepped on the pedals and rode the bicycle forward slowly for a few meters. Suddenly, I felt some weight behind me, but it didn’t affect my balance. two hands rested on my shoulders.
When I hugged her before, I noticed how light Lianbing is. But she doesn’t look particularly thin, and her figure and weight are completely…
I remember Shirley was just like this. Is this also one of the maids’ mysterious hidden skills?
“You’re so light, Lianbing.”
“Heh heh heh, I didn’t actually lose weight, Master. I just used some tricks so you wouldn’t have to exert too much effort.”
“Did Miss Shirley teach you this too?”
“Yes, how did you know?”
“Because when Miss Shirley rode with me, she was just as light as you are.”
“Miss Shirley? You’ve carried her too?”
“Yes, or rather, this bicycle was a gift from Miss Shirley.”
Speaking of which, since I got this bicycle, I’ve only carried maids on it. You could say it’s a maid-exclusive vehicle, hehe.
“Is that so, Miss Shirley gave it to you… Does she like you?”
“Cough, cough, cough!”
I coughed several times, and the bicycle wobbled precariously. Fortunately, Lianbing behind me helped keep me balanced, otherwise, we would have crashed.
“What are you suddenly saying… How could Miss Shirley… Ugh, anyway, it’s not like that. Miss Shirley and I aren’t that kind of relationship.”
“Forgive me. Since childhood, I’ve never seen Miss Shirley get close to any man. She always maintained a certain distance. Yet, she not only takes good care of you but also gives you gifts. It’s truly…”
“Well, Miss Shirley does look out for me, but I think it’s because of you.”
My initial contact with Miss Shirley was because of Lianbing. Perhaps she saw from the beginning that I was Lianbing’s Master of Life.
“Are you saying Miss Shirley considers you my future husband, and that’s why she’s so friendly towards you?”
“Yes, I think that’s the case.”
“I see…”
Lianbing fell silent, and I didn’t say anything further. I pedaled harder and sped towards the Forestry High School.
After a while, I suddenly felt something pressing against my back. Surprised, I looked up and asked.
“Lianbing?”
“The wind is a bit strong, and my skirt might fly up, so I’m pressing against you like this… It’s not bothering you, is it? Heh heh heh.”
“N-no, not at all.”
I couldn’t help but straighten my back, my body stiffening. The part pressed against my back felt soft and warm, contrary to my stiff body, and gave me a strange sense of excitement upon contact. As the bicycle moved forward, there was friction and pressure.
Ugh, don’t overthink it. My self-control is getting weaker.
I silently counted in my mind, clearing my thoughts, and sped up. It took fifteen minutes to reach our destination.
After stopping the bicycle, Lianbing moved away from my back. I let out a sigh of relief, then felt a sense of regret. I then noticed that my own mindset might be heading towards that of a fanatical fan.
“Okay, I’ll go park the bicycle first. Lianbing, could you find out which class Xu Jiaojiao is in?”
The school gate wasn’t closed, and there was no one in the guard room. This situation was unusual, but it was a good opportunity for outsiders like Lianbing and me; we didn’t have to rack our brains to figure out how to sneak in.
Even stranger was that the schoolyard was empty. At this time, there should be many students out for lunch or just taking a break.
After parking the bike, I returned to Lianbing’s side. She glanced at me and then pointed towards the gymnasium not far away, saying.
“I don’t think we need to look for her specifically.”
“This is quite obvious.”
The gymnasium doors were half-open, but I could still see students inside. They were all men, from ordinary students to security guards and cleaning staff, regardless of age or status, all gathered here.
Originally, I thought it might be troublesome to find out which class Xu Jiaojiao was in, but I didn’t expect it to be so conspicuous.
What is going on? Has it really gotten this serious?
“Let’s go take a look.”
Sneaking into the gymnasium with Lianbing, I discovered that everyone was cheering and waving their hands, like… well, like a concert venue?
I casually found a guy at the back, patted his shoulder, and asked.
“Hey, buddy… What are you guys doing?”
“Everything is for our Jiao Jiao!”
“Uh, buddy?”
“We offer everything to Goddess Jiao Jiao!”
They’ve lost the ability to converse. They’re just like NPCs who can only say fixed lines, their eyes are empty.
My… Is it this scary…
I thought for a moment, grabbed the guy’s arm, and forced him to turn and look at Lianbing.
He impatiently grumbled, “What?” and then returned to the crowd, showing no interest in Lianbing at all.
“Now I’m sure. They have no interest in you, Lianbing, even in a maid outfit. There’s definitely something wrong.”
“Heh, you’re quite confident in your appearance.”
“Of course. It’s not strange for nine out of ten men who see you to fall in love at first sight. The remaining one is gay.”
“Are you the remaining gay one?”
“Hey, what are you saying?”
How could I be gay!
As I said that, someone’s image suddenly flashed in my mind… Why would I suddenly think of Ji… When I think of it, it should be Angel Phil!
No, I’m not gay!
“Because you rejected my confession at first.”
“Are you still bothered by that? Didn’t I just say I love you?”
“Do you really know what those words mean?”
“I know perfectly well. It means I love you to the extent that even if you kill me and turn me into a corpse, I will still love you. Does that make it clear?”
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2.Light Novel
Lianbing was silent, her head bowed, covering her face. I think she might have been charmed by me again.
Black, in a sense,
I’m the same as these guys.
“You really are…”
“Little piggies! Are you ready!”
“Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh!”
A sweet voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Lianbing’s words, followed by a burst of cheers.
“Heh heh heh~ That’s right! You shallow men should just be my little piggies! Then, the next song is coming!”
Although she laughed the same way as Lianbing, her laughter was sharper and more artificial. However, her voice was truly beautiful.
And these men, as if possessed, cheered while waving their phones with the flashlights on.
It’s actually a concert, a concert in the school gymnasium. That’s amazing.
Moreover, that voice sounds… quite good.
Unlike her manufactured cuteness, this voice is genuine.
Is it a form of brainwashing through sound? I remember reading in some manga about a woman who could turn others into her captives just with her voice. No one could resist that temptation, not even a deaf person.
“…What do you think, Lianbing?”
“Her voice is very pleasant, but since we don’t have any problems listening to it, it’s just pleasant.”
“Yeah, is there some other reason then?… Let’s go a bit further ahead and see. Hmm? Lianbing?”
Lianbing squatted down and hugged my thigh. Of course, she wasn’t begging for a handout. I immediately understood that she was hiding herself.
“Shh, please don’t move, and don’t look at me. She’s looking in Master’s direction.”
I’ve been noticed?
What should I do now? If this Xu Jiaojiao orders us to be captured, these crazy fans will surely swarm us, and I’ll have to use Calamity from the Mouth, revealing my identity as Master of Life. Then the situation will spiral out of control.
At this point, the best plan would be to pretend I’m also her fan and cover for Lianbing first, allowing her to retreat safely.
Thinking this, I turned back while imitating the frantic fans next to me, waving my phone.
However, the moment I turned my head to look at the center of the stage, Xu Jiaojiao, she also looked in my direction.
Eye contact!
Terrible, I’m doomed!
