After a round of playing around, everyone found a seaside restaurant to have lunch.
Van deliberately chose a seat in the corner, hoping to avoid everyone's gaze.
But things turned out opposite to his wishes, Mobius sat down right at his left, and Elysia instantly occupied the seat to his right.
"Try this, Van~" Elysia picked up a piece of fish and placed it into Van's bowl.
Mobius sneered coldly and directly pushed the entire plate of steak in front of him, "Eat more beef, replenish protein."
Van's bowl was about to pile up into a little mountain.
He looked toward Fu Hua not far away for help, only to see her blushing and lowering her head, still clearly embarrassed about last night's matter.
Seeing this, Van sighed inwardly, "Looks like what happened last night really shook Hua too much, look how it's turned this honest kid."
Since his old comrade couldn't be relied on, Van could only choose self-reliance.
"Um... you guys eat first, I'll go get a drink..."
Van seized the chance to get up, but Mobius immediately pressed down on his thigh.
"Little Mouse, you stay here, I'll get it for you."
Elysia instantly pressed down on his other side, "Better let me go~ I know best what Van likes to drink~"
Their eyes clashed in the air, sparks flying.
"I'll just go myself."
With that, Van forcefully stood up and fled, not leaving either of them a chance.
Reaching the drink area, he finally managed to catch his breath.
He had just picked up a glass of soda when suddenly someone grabbed his wrist and dragged him toward the palm grove behind the restaurant.
"Mobius?!"
"Come with me." Mobius spoke softly, pulling Van toward the palm grove with irresistible force.
"Uh... we're going to..."
"Shut up."
Mobius pinned Van against a thick tree trunk, both hands braced beside his ears, her dark green hair falling over his chest.
"What got interrupted last night should be continued."
Sunlight filtered through the palm leaves, scattering casually over the two of them, while the sea breeze stirred the leaves with a rustling sound.
Mobius's dark green hair was lightly lifted by the wind, the tips brushing against Van's cheek with a faint fragrance.
"Last night's matter isn't over. Vil-V's theory is correct, I can feel your soul weakening..."
Mobius lowered her voice, her warm breath mixed with the salty sea breeze washing over him.
Van sighed, "But using that method is a bit too..."
"Too what?" Mobius narrowed her eyes. "Or is it... you'd rather your soul perish than touch me?"
"That's not the issue..."
"Then what is the issue?" Mobius pressed her knee between Van's legs, pursuing, "Is it Elysia? Fu Hua? Or that bunch of little girls?"
Van was just about to reply when a familiar voice came from the bushes.
"Oh my my~ looks like I've disturbed you two~"
Elysia poked her head out from behind the trees, a mischievous smile on her face.
Mobius's expression instantly darkened, "Elysia, can't you not interfere just once?"
"Interfere? I just don't want to see anyone forcing Van into something he doesn't want~"
Elysia walked over, deliberately squeezing between the two of them. "Besides, if it's with you, Mobius, Van will be exhausted~"
"Force?" Mobius sneered. "How do you know he doesn't want it?"
"Because right now he looks so troubled."
Saying that, Elysia leaned in close to Van on purpose, "Right, Van?"
Wedged between the two of them, Van felt the air temperature drop sharply.
The faint disinfectant smell on Mobius mixed with Elysia's sweet fragrance, making his head spin.
"Uh... I think..."
"See, Mobius? Van can't even get words out." Elysia said smugly.
Mobius suddenly grabbed Van's chin, forcing him to look at her, "Little Mouse, tell me, who do you want more?"
"That question's way too sneaky!" Elysia pouted, turning Van's face the other way.
"Answer me!" Mobius exerted slight force and turned him back again.
Just as Van was caught in this dilemma, a lazy female voice cut through their quarrel.
"Looks like we came at the wrong time?"
All three turned their heads, only to see Himeko leaning against a nearby palm tree, holding a can of beer.
Behind Himeko stood Bianca, Bronya, and Seele.
Bianca crossed her arms, her face full of scrutiny as her eyes swept across the three of them.
Seele lowered her head, her bangs casting shadows that covered most of her face.
But when she slightly lifted her head, one could see a faint unnatural red light flash in her eyes.
Bronya stared at the scene with a blank face, but suddenly felt a strange sensation.
As if everyone present was participating in some secret that only she wasn't in on.
Himeko shook her beer can, her red lips curling into a playful arc, "It's only been a few days, and you've already progressed this far? Van, care to explain?"
Van froze on the spot, feeling like there was no escaping his doom.
And in the distant grove, Ivana was gleefully holding up his phone, "Old man's daily hellish love triangle..."
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