Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
“Hmm, not bad, you’re teachable!”
Xi Wei patted the cat-eared girl’s head. The texture was quite pleasant.
To help You Ye understand effective and proper communication, he specifically gave a hint: “Bai Yao and Connie have rich experience in communication. Just ask them what to do to build a good relationship with Master, and they will teach you.”
You Ye had already resumed her emotionless cat-girl state. She gently rubbed Xi Wei’s hand to show she understood. Unknowingly, they had walked to the warehouse. Then, You Ye saw Xi Wei take out two whips from the warehouse and hang them on his shoulders.
“Master, what are you…”
“I’m going to find Loli and Ruo Yi.”
Xi Wei smiled nonchalantly.
“Everyone must take responsibility for their own actions!”
“But you don’t need to bring whips…”
“Sigh~” Xi Wei pressed down on You Ye’s cat head and taught her, “You don’t understand this, do you? If I swaggered over and said, ‘I slept with You Ye,’ what do you think would happen?”
You Ye seriously considered that scenario.
She thought Xi Wei would be punished by Loli and Ruo Yi’s ‘sisterly discipline’ and would at least not sleep with Xi Wei for three days, giving Xi Wei time to calm down.
Thinking this, You Ye couldn’t help but look at Xi Wei with sympathy.
“Master, if Loli and Ruo Yi sisters don’t want to sleep with you, you can come to me. I’ll bring Connie and Bai Yao along then!”
If this were said in modern times, it would definitely be considered manipulative.
But Xi Wei knew You Ye was genuinely kind-hearted; she was just naive and hadn’t considered the consequences.
“No big problem.”
Xi Wei added two more swords to his body and asked, “Now, as you can see, I’m going to apologize to Loli and Ruo Yi carrying two whips. What do you think will happen?”
You Ye tilted her head and thought.
Firstly, Loli and Ruo Yi sisters would absolutely not punish Master with whips.
Secondly, bringing whips could also demonstrate Master’s determination to admit his mistakes, so Loli and Ruo Yi sisters definitely wouldn’t have the heart to be angry with Master.
Either way, Master would win.
This move was brilliant.
After understanding, You Ye’s eyes lit up, and her admiration for Xi Wei flowed like an endlessly rushing river.
Seeing You Ye’s expression, Xi Wei knew she had figured it out. He chuckled smugly:
“This is human nature, You Ye. Learn more from Connie when you have time. Don’t let Connie’s silly demeanor fool you; actually, in the entire Winter Fort, she’s the most cunning.”
“Master, to be safe, why don’t I go apologize first?”
“No need. You go after me.”
Xi Wei shook his head.
He already felt very guilty about Bai Yao taking the blame for him last time.
From then on, he vowed that he would never evade such situations again.
He would just face it head-on.
At worst, he would spend more time playing with Loli and Ruo Yi in the time illusion.
After all, he, the King of Winter, would never be at a disadvantage.
Xi Wei left, carrying a body full of whips and greatswords. His unsteady, trudging figure exuded a noble and righteous aura, deeply moving You Ye.
She looked at the Dark Night divine artifact and Dark Night divine sword that Xi Wei had left for her in the Space Ring, vowing to awaken properly so she could stay by Xi Wei’s side and help him more.
As for the Dark Night Goddess’s Godhead, Xi Wei kept it temporarily for safety.
He would give it to You Ye to absorb when she entered the third stage of High Elf awakening.
…
When Xi Wei, carrying his guilt, arrived at Loli’s room.
He was surprised to find Ruo Yi there, and Connie as well.
At that moment, Loli and Ruo Yi were sitting by a small round table on the balcony, each holding a cup of coffee. Connie, with a distressed expression, lowered her head, her wings and tail drooping. She stood in front of Loli and Ruo Yi like a primary school student who had made a mistake.
Seeing Xi Wei enter, Connie sheepishly stuck out her tongue at him.
“What are you guys doing?”
Xi Wei was a little confused. Loli and Ruo Yi were also bewildered by the multitude of weapons Xi Wei was carrying. After a while, Ruo Yi spoke:
“As you can see, we’re having a critique session!”
“Critique session?” Xi Wei was taken aback. “Who are you critiquing?”
Loli gestured towards Connie.
“Connie took it upon herself to tie up You Ye and send her to your room without You Ye’s consent. This is a very serious matter!”
“That’s right,” Ruo Yi added, putting down her coffee. “Every maid in Winter Fort has the right to receive the Master’s favor, but the prerequisite is that the maid must be favored by the Master and like the Master, not be forced. What would the other maids think if this got out? For example, Xing Hai, one of Winter Fort’s powerful combat forces, would she develop a sense of caution and resistance towards the Master?”
“I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry >人<, it's all my fault. Please don't scold Master..." Connie hurried to plead, bowing and apologizing repeatedly. Xi Wei finally understood. Connie had proactively come to take the blame for him... He had to admit, he was quite touched. However, this move probably had Connie's own calculation involved. Once the situation reversed, Connie could gain favor with four people simultaneously. And the reversal was too easy. You Ye already liked him, so what was there to say. Xi Wei looked closely at Connie. As expected, the little dragon's expression was regretful, but there was no actual regret in her eyes. She was foxy and cunning. The tip of her drooping dragon tail occasionally twitched left and right; these small actions all revealed Connie's true feelings. She was actually feeling smug inside. Xi Wei did not expose Connie's thoughts. Connie wanting to gain favor with Loli and Ruo Yi was understandable. This would promote harmony in the harem and also perfectly resolve today's trouble. So, he directly knelt on one knee. To Loli and Ruo Yi's astonished gazes, he said: "I have already discussed this with You Ye. She actually likes me very much, but due to her personality, she's been reluctant to say it. She is currently absorbing the Dark Night divine artifact, and before that, we..." Xi Wei recounted the divine selection ritual that had just happened, word for word, to Loli and Ruo Yi. The two maids' eyes couldn't help but flash with a hint of fear. It was fortunate that Xi Wei was with You Ye at the time; otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable. You Ye would have been unknowingly possessed by the Dark Night Goddess. "So, Connie actually accidentally did a good deed this time?" Ruo Yi looked at Connie with a strange expression. "To be precise, two good deeds," Loli said, counting on her fingers. "Completing the Master and You Ye is one, and helping You Ye through the divine selection is another. Although tying up You Ye and sending her to Master's bed was wrong, her merits and demerits now cancel each other out. She's acquitted!" "And let's reward her with sleeping with Master tonight," Ruo Yi suggested. "I think that's acceptable." Loli dotingly pinched Connie's soft cheek. Besides Xi Wei, no one noticed Connie's upturned dragon tail swaying proudly left and right. As expected, when she, Little Dragon, was the smartest.
