Kiana and Ji Lin arrived at the Valkyrie canteen, where Miss Rita was also present.
She was still in her black silk maid uniform, sitting alone by a window.
Her face was pale and her dark circles had worsened—a clear sign of drained vitality.
Rita definitely hadn't slept well again last night.
Ji Lin and Kiana exchanged a glance and walked over.
"Rita, good morning."
"…Good morning, Kiana, Lady Ji Lin."
Even her speech sounded weak and listless.
It was truly hard to imagine what she had been through in that place.
"Um… I asked Ye Feng for you. He said that as long as you follow the black sphere's instructions, you'll be able to get out."
"Ah, thank you."
Rita paused for a moment, then looked at Kiana. "Are you and Ye Feng on good terms?"
"Of course not!"
Hmm? It seems their relationship is indeed quite good.
Rita sat up straight, a cordial smile on her face.
"Did Mr. Ye Feng happen to mention how he himself escaped that pure white space?"
"Ah…"
She hadn't asked.
This was awkward.
Kiana scratched the back of her head. "I used to think he was the one who created that space. I didn't expect it to be someone named Mobius. It seems she's a scientist from the Previous Era."
"Mobius?"
Ji Lin's sword body buzzed.
"You know her, Ah Lin?"
"Cangxuan and the others mentioned her name occasionally."
…Cangxuan, Mobius, the Previous Era.
Rita's eyes darkened slightly. She felt she was getting closer to the real answer.
She had learned a thing or two about the Previous Era from Overseer Otto.
It was an era of an extremely brilliant civilization and highly advanced science.
"Are this strange space and Ye Feng also related to the Previous Era?"
"Probably not. Ye Feng said he's from another world."
"He said?"
And you just believe him?
"Yeah. That dog might have a rotten personality, but he doesn't lie."
Rita tilted her head slightly.
Mr. Ye Feng… has a rotten personality?
She hadn't gotten that impression.
But she filed the information away for the time being.
"Ah, right, this week is Compensated Dating Week. He'll help with any request. If you have a need, Rita, you can ask him for help."
Although she really wanted to comment on the term "Compensated Dating Week," the maid simply clasped her hands gracefully in front of her skirt and said elegantly, "Then I shall be in your care, Kiana."
---o---
Mei and the others would be gone on their island trip for at least two days and one night.
That evening, Kiana, bored out of her mind, played a round of games and went to bed early.
She really only wanted to talk to Ye Feng about Rita's situation, with absolutely no other ulterior motives.
But after searching everywhere, she couldn't find Ye Feng.
"Dammit, where did he go!? He's not even answering my mental messages!"
While Kiana was sulking, the Herrscher of Thunder NPC floated past her.
"Mei."
Kiana blocked the Herrscher of Thunder's path and carefully sized up the Mei who had changed into a black silk bodysuit. Half of her gloominess instantly dissipated.
"Ehehe, this outfit looks amazing."
Kiana grabbed the Herrscher of Thunder.
"Don't move, my dear Mei… How does Ye Feng get them to be so obedient?"
Kiana lifted the Herrscher of Thunder, whose feet continued to walk in mid-air.
As expected of "Monstrous Strength Kaslana." Kiana restrained her with one hand and used the other to touch her horns.
"So smooth, it feels so nice."
Tsk, that dog Ye Feng really got lucky.
Kiana remembered Ye Feng telling her that he had once used this pair of horns as a steering wheel.
And he even did a fucking launch start!
What a monster!
I never would have even thought of that.
Kiana fumed inwardly.
She put the Herrscher of Thunder down and stood directly in front of her, face to face.
This way, the Herrscher of Thunder, who was walking along a predetermined path, would push Kiana forward.
"Oh my, Mei, why are you kissing me?"
---o---
While Kiana was having the time of her life, she had no idea that several pairs of eyes were taking in her disgraceful display.
Meanwhile, Ji Lin had arrived at Mount Taixu.
She didn't know when a Mount Taixu had appeared here, but it was definitely the one from her memories.
Cangxuan, Danzhu, and Red Kite… that was the warmest time in Ji Lin's life.
What was different was that here, there was an antique, golden building… no, from the outside, it looked like a giant birdcage placed upon the mountain's peak.
Inside, a large, ornate carved bed took up half the space. There were no blankets on the bed, only a light, ethereal white silk canopy that draped down from the dome.
In front of the bed was a sandalwood table for musical instruments, on which sat a guqin and a jade flute.
An incense burner to the side emitted curling smoke, which glowed with a faint purple halo in the sunlight.
A breathtakingly beautiful woman was bound on the bed.
To be more precise, she was tied up in mid-air.
The surface of the bed was as smooth as a mirror. Red silk ribbons hung down from above, binding the beautiful, crimson-haired young woman in a rather artistic fashion.
It was Red Kite!
Ji Lin's pupils contracted violently.
Red Kite's crimson hair was like fire, her skin like snow.
At the same time, she possessed beautifully voluptuous curves.
This version of Red Kite was dressed in the style of an exotic dancer.
From her shoulders to her wrists, from her thighs to her ankles, on the backs of her hands and the arches of her feet, she wore glittering silver ornaments.
And around her neck, waist, and certain other areas, there were also silver bells.
Only a small amount of white silk fabric covered her key areas.
Even Ji Lin couldn't help but hold her breath upon seeing this attire.
It was too beautiful!
Ji Lin couldn't tear her eyes away.
This kind of exotic beauty struck straight at one's instincts.
Ji Lin stared blankly at the Red Kite in the cage, something stirring in the depths of her soul.
However, this beautiful scene was quickly shattered, tainted by an evil defilement.
Ye Feng appeared beside Red Kite.
"…M-Master!"
Ji Lin, dressed in a pure white palace gown, stood outside the giant golden birdcage.
"Well now, what a coincidence. I was planning to quietly [BEEP] Red Kite, but I didn't expect you to show up."
Ye Feng wasn't lying this time.
He really hadn't "invited" Ji Lin over.
The "Ji Lin NPC" at this time should have been in the Ruins of Jiuyou.
But after Ji Lin's consciousness took over, she saw the silhouette of Mount Taixu from afar and flew over on her own.
"Master, what… what are you planning to do…?"
"I've been a bit busy lately and haven't had a chance to try Red Kite yet. Naturally, it's time to get to it."
"—Master!"
Ji Lin's eyes were practically bursting from their sockets as she stared intently into the birdcage.
"Hey now, no need to get so worked up."
Ye Feng grabbed a lock of Red Kite's crimson hair and brought it to his nose, taking a light sniff.
"So fragrant, even more so than I imagined. As expected of the [Limited Edition Figure] that Danzhu sculpted. Even her body scent far surpasses the original."
"————!!"
"This is a rare opportunity. Ji Lin, watch closely. I'm going to teach you how Red Kite is used."