"Actually, the mature you is even more charming!" Lu Jingming, tempting fate, brazenly continued his antics.
"Well, thank you very much!" Veins throbbed on Raiden Mei's forehead. Her hand on the katana unconsciously tightened, and her gaze seemed to want to cut down this seemingly unreliable Master.
This guy really knew how to press her buttons. She was already planning to skip the topic, but he just had to walk straight into the line of fire.
However, Lu Jingming wasn't lying. He genuinely thought the mature Mei from Honkai Impact 3rd's A Post-Honkai Odyssey had a special charm.
The young Miss Raiden Mei was naturally great, but the mature and stable Mei had her own charm as well.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Although I don't really understand the current situation, and many things feel strange, as long as we win this so-called Holy Grail War, that's enough, right? Are you ready?"
Raiden Mei temporarily put her recent unpleasantness behind her. For some reason, a sudden fighting spirit ignited within her.
Lu Jingming looked at Raiden Mei with a strange expression. If he remembered correctly, Raiden Mei did have a chuunibyou side to her.
But she was already in her twenties. Had she not 'graduated' from it yet?
Sensing Lu Jingming's odd gaze, Raiden Mei also instantly realized that she had been a little too excited.
After all, arriving in this new world and learning that she had to participate in a seemingly epic Holy Grail War, the novelty and excitement made her blood boil for the first time in a while. Unconsciously, she had revealed her true nature.
So, Raiden Mei awkwardly coughed a couple of times, trying her best to return to her dignified, virtuous, and gentle demeanor.
However, her slightly reddened ears completely gave away her guilty conscience.
"Actually...!" Lu Jingming frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness appearing on his face.
He was probably going to disappoint Raiden Mei, who was so eager for a battle.
The thrilling and breathtaking Holy Grail War she was anticipating would most likely not happen.
After all, as the Master who summoned her and also the initiator of the Holy Grail War, even the Holy Grail was something he created.
As such, Raiden Mei being summoned meant she had already reached the finish line of victory. There was no need for her to engage in brutal battles with other Servants to get the treatment only a victor would receive.
"Huh!" Upon hearing Lu Jingming's detailed explanation, Raiden Mei was instantly dumbfounded. She widened her eyes, her face filled with disbelief.
She had never expected that the Master who summoned her had such a unique identity.
Being summoned and not having to go through a brutal life-or-death struggle, but instead directly receiving the ultimate victory's rewards, was completely beyond her expectations.
Lu Jingming did not hide these things from Raiden Mei.
After all, he planned to summon the original Raiden Mei later. At that point, they would all be on the same side, and there would be nothing to hide.
"Then what should I do now?"
Raiden Mei was a little speechless. She had been looking forward to showing off her skills in the Holy Grail War, but now she was told that she didn't need to fight. This left her feeling a bit lost, as if she had been summoned without a purpose.
"It's already noon! How about... cooking?" Lu Jingming raised his hand to check the time and saw that it was almost lunchtime.
So, he tentatively looked at Raiden Mei, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
After all, in his impression, Raiden Mei was the quintessential 'wife who cooks,' not just in name.
He had always wanted to try Raiden Mei's cooking. And this was the mature version of Mei, so her culinary skills must have improved even more. The food she made would definitely have a unique flavor.
"Alright!" Raiden Mei smiled helplessly. Cooking was one of her hobbies to begin with.
She was also filled with curiosity and anticipation about what kind of delicious food she could make with ingredients from a different world, so she readily agreed.
At this moment, Meng Hongchen felt as if her world was about to collapse.
Just like every other day, she had meticulously prepared delicious food and happily carried the lunchbox, ready to go to Lu Jingming.
She loved seeing the look on Lu Jingming's face when he ate the love-filled meal she had prepared. That sense of satisfaction made her incredibly happy.
However, this time, when she arrived at Lu Jingming's location, she saw a scene that broke her heart.
A variety of incredibly delicious-looking foods were already laid out in front of Lu Jingming. The colors and aroma were both extremely tempting. In comparison, the food she had prepared seemed instantly dull.
And in the kitchen, a beautiful, mature-looking woman with long purple hair was busily moving around. Her movements were skilled, and it was clear she was very experienced.
The scene in front of her—the man leisurely waiting, and the woman meticulously preparing his lunch—looked like a loving couple, with the husband waiting for his wife's lunch and the wife lovingly cooking for her husband.
This scene made Meng Hongchen freeze on the spot. She was completely stunned, her mind blank, as if she couldn't accept what she was seeing.
Especially after feeling the strong "wife" vibe from Raiden Mei, Meng Hongchen couldn't help but feel a bit discouraged.
Compared to her own youthful innocence, Raiden Mei seemed much more mature. The charm that a mature woman exuded made her feel inferior.
"Meng, you're here!" Lu Jingming was not surprised to see Meng Hongchen.
After all, Meng Hongchen bringing him food every day had become a habit.
He had asked Mei to cook not because he had forgotten about Meng Hongchen, but because he wanted to give Mei something to do and a chance to integrate into this life.
Furthermore, he had already informed Firefly and the others to come over, so he didn't have to worry about the food going to waste.
"Aming, who is she?" Meng Hongchen gently placed the lunchbox to the side. A hint of hostility unconsciously appeared in her eyes as she looked at Raiden Mei, who was busy in the kitchen.
She wasn't just dissatisfied because her position as the chef seemed to have been taken. She was more worried that Raiden Mei posed a huge threat to her.
Compared to a young girl like herself, a mature and gentle woman like Raiden Mei was undoubtedly more lethal to a young man like Lu Jingming.
"She is Raiden Mei, a Servant I summoned," Lu Jingming explained with a smile, showing her the Command Seal on his hand that symbolized his Master identity.
Information about the Holy Grail War had already spread among various factions.
Meng Hongchen, as the young mistress of the Hongchen family, was still well-informed through her family's channels even though she was at St. Freya Academy. She was naturally familiar with the Holy Grail War.
"Aming, you're also participating in the Holy Grail War? This is too dangerous!" Meng Hongchen's expression instantly became serious.
She remembered when Jing Hongchen had called her and solemnly warned her that the Holy Grail War was extremely dangerous. Even powerful Titled Douluo might not survive if they were involved.
After all, the final prize of this war was a divine throne. Such a tempting reward would surely attract even Ultimate Douluo to participate in the fierce competition.
In such a complex and dangerous situation, Lu Jingming was only a Spirit Emperor. Even though Ocean City was powerful, it was still very dangerous for him to participate.
How could this not worry Meng Hongchen? And she didn't know that Lu Jingming had already broken through to Spirit Sage, still thinking he was a Spirit Emperor.
"Don't worry, no one can hurt me whether I participate or not."
Lu Jingming's lips curled into a confident smile.
At this point, on the Douluo Continent, there were very few people who could pose a threat to him or stop him.
What's more, he wasn't alone. He was accompanied by powerful experts like Jingliu and Herta. How could he easily fall into danger?
"Okay, I believe you!" Meng Hongchen's eyes immediately lit up. She loved Lu Jingming's confident look the most. In her eyes, Lu Jingming was incredibly handsome at this moment.
"Your girlfriend?" At this moment, Raiden Mei came out of the kitchen, holding a plate of steaming hot food. She gently placed it on the table and looked at Meng Hongchen, who was sitting next to Lu Jingming and whose eyes seemed to only have him in them.
"What do you think? Does it look like it?" Lu Jingming replied with a smile. He put his arm around Meng Hongchen's shoulders, gently pulled her into his embrace, and looked at Raiden Mei with a playful smile.
"Hello, I'm Raiden Mei!"
Raiden Mei didn't pay attention to Lu Jingming. Instead, she extended her hand to Meng Hongchen in a friendly manner, with a kind smile on her face, exuding the gentleness and elegance of a mature woman.
"Hello, my name is Meng Hongchen!"
Meng Hongchen leaned into Lu Jingming's embrace, her face beaming with a happy smile. At the same time, her impression of Raiden Mei also improved greatly. She politely extended her hand and gently shook Raiden Mei's.
Soon, Firefly, Castorice, March 7th, Jinxiong, Robin, Gu Yue, and the others all received Lu Jingming's message and began to gather here.
Raiden Mei was indeed a mature and reliable older sister. She quickly got along with March 7th and the others.
Especially March 7th, whose lively and cheerful personality was like a small sun, reminded Raiden Mei of an old friend, and a hint of warmth surged in her heart.
However, as they got to know each other, Raiden Mei gradually noticed that something was off.
Meng Hongchen's intimate attitude toward Lu Jingming was one thing, but what surprised her was that Castorice, Gu Yue, Robin, and Firefly were all very close to Lu Jingming.
During the meal, they would thoughtfully help him with his food, and sometimes even feed him directly. Raiden Mei was left completely baffled by these scenes.
"Wait, isn't Meng Hongchen your girlfriend? Why are the others also so close to you? And Meng Hongchen isn't reacting at all, as if this is completely normal!"
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