Chapter: 13. Fate (6K)
Xiya’s expression changed in a way that was unprecedented since her birth.
It was originally rosy and radiant.
But at the moment Xial rode on Xue Fei, Xiya’s face turned as pale as snow.
Then when Xial fiercely kissed Xue Fei’s lips and forcefully sucked on them, even making the sleeping Xue Fei let out a “Mmm” sound… Xiya’s face had completely turned green!
“Enough… enough! Xial…! Huh?!”
There was no need for Xiya to drag her away.
Because during the time Xiya was dazed, Xial had already completed the magic construction and slowly lifted her lips—at an angle where Xiya didn’t notice, Xial’s gaze was filled with tenderness for the first time in a thousand years.
The Little Holy Sword didn’t understand what kind of emotion it was for her heart to beat in a strange rhythm, but she thought it must be some kind of filial piety.
Filial piety, huh…!
What kind of filial piety makes one unwilling to part and lick someone’s lips when leaving?!
Xiya could no longer endure it, and she went around to the other side of the bed to grab Xial’s arm and lift her up from Xue Fei.
However, she found that Xial’s expression was completely different now.
Though lifted into the air, the Little Holy Sword’s serious and fierce look was quite determined and charming, a sharpness resembling a sword’s edge.
Surrounding Xial and Xue Fei was a flickering, soft blue fluorescence.
The Little Holy Sword shook her head to signal Xiya to let her down; otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to perform.
This time, Xiya put her back on the ground, but kept a close watch, so she wouldn’t act improperly toward Xue Fei again!
It wouldn’t happen this time.
Because the magic that could relieve Princess Xue Fei’s pain—【Fate】.
It had successfully been activated.
The soft blue fluorescence was gentle, completely different from Xial’s sharp expression, which was aimed at the bloody storms she had seen, while the sharpness’s underlying tenderness was all reserved for the important person who granted her a new life.
“Princess Xue Fei… please get better soon…?”
Fluorescence sparkled like starlight floating around Xue Fei, and Xiya anxiously observed… indeed discovering a pleasant surprise!
Xue Fei’s previously tightly furrowed brows slowly began to relax, the intoxicated flush on her face gradually returning to a healthy snow-white, and her four limbs started to stretch and relax, her hurried breaths becoming steady and normal.
She even squeezed out a naturally enjoyable single note from her throat.
“Ah…”
At this moment, the blue fluorescence didn’t seem like magic; it felt more like a cool spring of refreshing water in the hot summer, soothing to the soul.
“Xue Fei… this is great…!”
“Ah ah, I can’t take it anymore…! Hero, come lend a hand! Princess Xue Fei’s magic is too overwhelming; just building a magic circuit is almost wearing me out! Help me, ahhh!!”
“……”
Oh no.
The Little Holy Sword was cool before, but now she was no longer cool; she started pleading for help.
But Xiya wouldn’t say that Xial was unreliable.
Because when she stood next to Xial, emptying her mind and compressing her magic to join the magic circuit that Xial constructed…
Similarly, she couldn’t help but feel a bead of cold sweat form at her temple, chilled to the bone.
Xial’s magic was already sufficiently grand and heavy, definitely deserving the title of a once-in-a-millennium genius.
But at the other end of the magic circuit…
It felt like eight massive black wings spread out, enveloping an endless, deep, dark ocean, where one could find no way out, only feeling suffocated and facing an almost “infinite” terror.
Fear is instinctive; there’s no way around it.
But when the source of this fear comes from the one you love most—that is the starting point for overcoming fear.
Silent rain fell, landing on the sea surface without ripples, merely seeking a faint response from a pearl in the deep sea.
“Xial, how much longer until you complete this magic?!”
“Still… need to hold on for half a minute!”
“That’s too long… but we have to hold out; otherwise, it would all be for nothing.”
“Do you need me to tell you?! Let’s fight on…!”
Xiya and Xial’s arms trembled violently; before deciding on this plan, they probably didn’t expect the process to be so arduous and tortuous.
No, it should be said that Xial had never mentioned that building the magic circuit needed to withstand Xue Fei’s flood of magic!
This flood wasn’t a grand spectacle but could only be sensed by Xial and Xiya, who communicated with it.
And this was still a degraded version of 【Healing】…
It was even less effective than giving Xue Fei a cup of warm water!
Ugh, to relieve Xue Fei from her drunkenness, somehow it became a desperate struggle!
This was only the uncontrolled magic reserves while Xue Fei was drunk and unconscious.
If Xue Fei consciously unleashed her magic, concentrating the magical pressure, who knows what kind of scene that would be.
Don’t even mention thirty seconds; after just three seconds, it felt like all her bones were about to fall apart!
But…
The deep sea, black wings, fear, infinite.
All vanished in an instant.
And there was also Xue Fei’s very small and intermittent voice.
“You all… wait a moment, I’m trying to open my eyes… I’m dreaming, fighting a big fish… I must catch it… just tap me on the head…”
Xue Fei, who clearly lay there asleep, actually lifted a finger to actively cancel her own magic defense.
Because of this, Xial was able to seize the opportunity to complete the full release of the magic in the shortest time.
Ugh… it was still Princess Xue Fei; she woke up from her drunken state while regaining consciousness and actively cooperating with the completion of the magic, which saved her little life.
Mom… you saved your daughter again!
And Xiya’s focus, released from pressure, was different from Xial.
What Xue Fei said earlier… proved she hadn’t fully woken up, right?
Not fully awake, yet she could force herself to speak in reality while asleep…
Isn’t that even more impressive than having the talent to realize one is dreaming?
She could sense that Xue Fei was trying to wake up, and following her previous words, Xiya quickly walked over to help her.
Tap you on the head?
That won’t do; I definitely can’t bear to do that, but I can repeatedly pinch your little face.
“Xue Fei? Xue Fei?
Wake up… can you wake up?”
“Mm…? The fish… the fish ran away… wake!! Huh, Xiya… I was drunk just now?”
The moment Xue Fei suddenly opened her eyes in a daze, all of Xiya’s feelings of safety and reassurance returned.
Seriously… the sister had always said she was protecting you, but when you were unconscious and sleeping, how come it was me who was so nervous…
Xiya slowly held Xue Fei’s hand, supporting her back to help her sit up straight.
Xue Fei shook her slightly dizzy head and gradually recalled the situation she remembered between half-dream and half-wake.
“I only remember drinking… then something strange happened, trying to pull me up… that feeling… Xiya, was it you and Xial?”
“Yes, you drank too much, looked in pain; Xial used a rather annoying… cough, a special magic to help share half the burden with you.”
“Sorry…”
“It’s fine… we wanted to do this ourselves.”
If they hadn’t achieved a heartfelt connection, this conversation wouldn’t have made sense.
But both Xiya and Xue Fei understood what the other was saying.
Xue Fei’s apology was for the fact that while she was unconscious, she made Xiya and the others face her flood of magic.
Xue Fei’s magic aimed only to protect those she cherished… never did she want to bring them fear.
And Xiya’s gentle motion of holding Xue Fei and patting her back seemed to respond to her.
No need to apologize; fear is a word meant for others; I won’t feel afraid of Xue Fei, so it wasn’t a matter worth worrying about.
Xue Fei was very touched.
But the question she wanted to complain about wasn’t this.
Rather…
You two…
To help me sober up, you made such a huge fuss just now?!
Is there a possibility that you could just leave me alone and let me sleep until dawn? I’d sober up just fine!
That being said… they were willing to go to such lengths for her, and Xue Fei truly felt grateful.
“Huh? Where’s Xial?” Xue Fei suddenly realized that she hadn’t seen that perverted presence.
“Wasn’t she right there… uh? Xial?!”
She was just standing at the edge of the bed; how did she vanish in the blink of an eye?
After getting up, Xiya searched around the big bed, circling to where Xial had just stood, feeling like she kicked something.
Looking down, she gasped!
Just a moment ago, Xial was standing.
But now she was lying flat!
Xial lay on the ground with starry eyes, her expression difficult to describe as either smiling or crying, but her clenched little fist seemed to indicate that she had helped Princess Xue Fei without any regrets!
“I… I can’t take it anymore… the world is spinning… I’m dizzy… I forgot I’ve never drunk before… never… what is this… I’m so high… so high… my head hurts…!”
This was an eye-opener.
Xue Fei can’t drink, and it turns out there’s someone who can’t drink even more than her.
Sharing the burden of half the drunkenness was, of course, why Xial fainted.
But besides that, there should also be the problem of magic consumption being quite large earlier.
Xiya helped her sit up, but Xial’s eyes were still swirling, indicating that she was already exhausted.
Xue Fei, not caring that she was only wearing thin underwear, or rather, still feeling dizzy and hadn’t realized this.
She crawled to the edge of the bed.
Seeing Xial’s state, she had a rather complex feeling in her heart.
This girl… usually so nonsensical, always calling “mama,” which annoyed Xue Fei—she asked her to stop, but she just wouldn’t listen. Yet, when it really came crucially, she was so capable of outputting.
If it were usual, Xue Fei wouldn’t care about her.
But today…
Making a slight exception wouldn’t hurt.
【Advanced Healing·Full Dispersion.】
A warm light green glow that could disperse all negative effects, even lethal toxins, enveloped the Little Holy Sword.
The redness on her face instantly faded.
Not only that, but even the magic she had consumed began to recover rapidly.
Not just her; this green glow also surrounded Xiya, and the fatigue from using magic earlier felt like it had never existed, leaving her feeling extremely refreshed.
“What is this…?”
“I developed an improved version of the healing spell~ It’s quite powerful.
It can even save a big fish grilled for three minutes!”
Big Fish: I’ve committed a crime, huh? Grilling for three minutes and you still want to save me? Then what, grill me again?
In this healing twilight, Xial opened her eyes.
Her blue pupils gradually cleared, reflecting the relaxed face of Xue Fei.
The Little Holy Sword was happy…
She had helped Princess Xue Fei, and now Princess Xue Fei had returned the favor.
This could be considered a kind of mutual pursuit, right?
Xial felt like some soft part in her heart grew even more attached, to the point where upon waking, she directly leaped like a little spring into Xue Fei’s embrace!
Again?!
“Princess Xue Fei! Hug!”
“?!”
Xue Fei was caught off guard, and it was too late to dodge; she could only let Xial crash into her.
But both were petite girls; who could withstand whom?
Xue Fei was knocked down onto the bed by Xial.
Xiya hurriedly held Xial under her arms, trying to pull her away, but unexpectedly this little girl showed quite a strong will, clinging to Xue Fei and rubbing her face against Xue Fei’s unremarkable chest, refusing to leave!
Xial’s hair swept over an inappropriate spot.
This made Xue Fei, who was thinking of pushing Xial away, tremble all over.
How dare you… this little Xial, being so audacious…?!
And at this time, Xue Fei looked at her head and discovered…
She was only wearing underwear?!
Xue Fei’s expression gradually died, and she slowly shifted her gaze to Xiya, who was trying to pull Xial away.
Seeing this, Xiya hurried to explain; she wouldn’t let Xue Fei develop such a terrifying misunderstanding!
“N-no, Xue Fei! I absolutely didn’t do anything to you while you were in a vulnerable state! I promise!”
“We promise too!” Xial pouted a bit, feeling spirited again, and held up her hands for assurance, “That doesn’t count as taking advantage; I was trying to heal Princess Xue Fei! So it was a bit rebellious.”
“Rebellious?! What did you do?!”
“I didn’t do anything… I just kissed you once, to ensure the magic circuit was smooth, I needed to stay on your lips for a few more seconds, and then there’s the tongue…”
“Pervert…! Get out, ahhh!!”
Xue Fei was filled with indignation, picking up a pillow and throwing it at her!
But for Xial, this was the most supreme reward!
“Wow!! Is this Princess Xue Fei’s loving whip? I’m… grateful!! Princess Xue Fei, please throw it here… I beg you, ugh!!”
“Die!”
……………………………………..
After Xiya’s persuasion, Xial jumped back into the Holy Sword to take refuge.
Although she still hoped to continue being punished, Xue Fei had already picked up a chair… Xiya had no choice but to urge Xial to retreat.
Because we must prioritize protecting the furniture.
With no target to attack, Xue Fei sat on the bed, hugging her knees, with her silver hair cascading behind her, wrapping her into an enticing silver-haired bundle. It was just that this bundle now seemed to be lost in many dreams, looking vacant.
“So embarrassing… damn it… how could this happen… drinking harms people… sigh! Drinking messes things up!”
“It’s alright, Xue Fei; don’t take it too hard. Although I’m quite unhappy as well… I was watching the whole time, and Xial genuinely wanted to help you with your drunkenness… she had no ill intentions, and she really tried hard.”
“Xiya, you don’t understand… it’s not a matter of good intentions or bad intentions; that’s not… sigh, ultimately, it’s you who is the main culprit!”
“Me?!”
Otherwise?
Xue Fei had always been used to freedom.
In the past, whenever she was unhappy, she would spread her wings and soar into the sky, in a manner that even the heavens couldn’t hold her down.
But previously, when she was handling serious matters with Xiya…
The snow can’t be held down, yet she was overwhelmed.
Overwhelmed by that softness, rendered immobile; with the slightest movement, her legs would tighten up, resulting in an overnight loss of all dignity.
Throughout that entire time, Xue Fei didn’t manage to make a stylish counterattack, leaving a deep psychological shadow on her tender heart. Because of this, Xue Fei silently decided that next time, she would definitely reclaim all she had lost!
But before the next time began…
Xial was on top of me?!
Although Xial didn’t mean it that way, just imagining being pressed down by someone shorter than herself and kissed led Xue Fei to shiver.
She’s even shorter than me… ugh… how could she!
Shame… and how could it be shame, it was a monumental insult!
Wanting revenge, but certainly couldn’t kiss back?! So the more she thought about it, the angrier she became!
Seeing Xue Fei clenching her teeth, her face flushed with anger…
Xiya estimated that this matter was impossible to mediate.
Thus she could only smile bitterly and change the subject.
Xiya sat at the edge of the bed, draping a small blanket over Xue Fei’s smooth back while gently patting her back as she softly asked.
“Ahahaha… let’s not think about that for now. By the way, I really didn’t know that you can’t drink, Xue Fei? Was it the same when you were in the Demon King’s Castle? But as the Demon Princess, didn’t you have to drink at banquets in the Demon King’s Castle?”
“There’s no alcohol in the Demon King’s Castle.”
“Eh? No alcohol… what does that mean?”
“Just the literal meaning. I remember one year when I was five, the Demon King’s Castle received a batch of fine wine brought by envoys. Father King was very happy, and I was curious what it tasted like, so I secretly snuck into Father’s treasure tower to take a bottle to drink. I remember the taste wasn’t very pleasant… specifically, I don’t recall. But after that incident, Father King ordered that all alcoholic drinks were not allowed in the Demon King’s Castle. A few days later, I heard that the treasure tower was being rebuilt, and I don’t know why it was rebuilt; I heard it was destroyed by a natural disaster. Sigh… such a pity; the treasure tower was rebuilt, and the wines were lost. This time was just an accident, I thought I was invincible after a thousand cups. Who would’ve known I’d end up in this kind of embarrassment… it seems alcohol really can’t be touched.”
Thinking about it, her father really was stingy; was it just a little wine she drank? How could he decree not to allow any wine in the city?!
Xiya’s eyebrows twitched wildly, pointing out the key to this incident.
“Xue Fei, are you sure… that incident wasn’t you getting drunk and destroying the treasure tower?”
“Huh…? Impossible! I might not have a strong tolerance, but it couldn’t be that bad, right?! I definitely drank a lot this time to get so dizzy! At least three big cups!”
“No, um… you only had two or three sips this time.”
“Really? Then did I really destroy the treasure tower when I was little…?”
“It’s fine, at least it’s been rebuilt.”
“Um… actually, this is the third reconstruction… during the second time, Father King had not banned alcohol yet… and then it exploded again…”
“……”
I now truly understand the Demon King’s determination to ban alcohol; to protect the safety of the Demon King’s Castle, he even painfully quit drinking himself—it’s truly admirable!
Thus, Xiya clearly understood, and she immediately decided to make alcohol a forbidden substance at their home from this moment on!
As a result, Xue Fei finally gained some self-awareness regarding her alcohol tolerance.
She shrank her neck, no longer discussing this topic.
Wouldn’t drinking fruit juice be fine in the future… how infuriating.
The room’s temperature wasn’t high, or rather, it was pleasantly cool.
But a drop of fragrant sweat still fell from the gracefully arched neck of Xue Fei, just as Xiya noticed.
She then saw that Xue Fei’s little face was still flushed.
Xue Fei had just used 【Healing】 to help Xial sober up and aid Xiya in recovering magic but seemed to have not helped herself dispel the remaining half of her drunken state.
“Doesn’t that give you a headache? Why not use 【Healing】 on yourself?”
“How should I put it… I feel like I don’t need to; this current state feels a bit wonderful? Light and floaty, not dizzy, a bit warm, and pretty comfortable.”
“Is that so? This feeling is normal; drinking a little and not being drunk feels like this. Um… by the way, Xue Fei, can I say something?”
“What is it?”
Xiya nodded, kicking off her slippers, sitting across from Xue Fei in a duck position, and the spring bed shook a few times.
Looking directly into Xue Fei’s eyes, Xiya placed her palms firmly on her legs, suddenly twirling her right index finger around the golden hair that fell in front of her, glancing aside and speaking these words at a slightly faster pace.
“Just… that, Xial kissed you just now, in front of me… to be honest, I’m a bit jealous… it made me uncomfortable.”
“Pfft…” Xue Fei covered her mouth, chuckling twice, “Xiya, didn’t you say before, who admits to being jealous? That would be too embarrassing!”
“I don’t care what others think; that’s just how I am.”
“Ah… then I can’t help it… I already hit Xial.”
“Xue Fei, didn’t you just say you felt a bit hot?”
Xiya extended her index finger.
Hooking it on Xue Fei’s small upper-body underwear tie.
“I can help cool you down…?”
“That would only make it hotter…”
“I don’t care… When the sister gets jealous, she can be quite willful.”
Perhaps, at this moment, Xue Fei could still escape through the art of language.
But there’s a saying that goes.
—— Alcohol emboldens the coward.
Since she hadn’t completely sobered up, Xue Fei felt no fear in the face of Xiya’s shining, desire-filled beautiful eyes.
She didn’t even notice that her underwear had fallen straight to the bed.
Xue Fei clenched her little fists high.
“Come… come on! Who’s afraid of whom! Just don’t say you didn’t eat dinner tonight! I’ve eaten quite a bit today! This time we must settle it high…! Ugh?!”
Before her words could finish.
As Xiya lunged forward, she snapped her fingers.
Golden and silver hair intertwined, sending down starlight one after another, the warm Light Magic Stone extinguishing with the sound of the snap.
Moonlight spilled in through the window, illuminating Xue Fei’s small face faintly.
Only she didn’t know whether that blush on her face…
Was due to drunkenness or shyness~
