As the Little Knight died again and again under her control, Kaguya's eyes gradually became dull. Half an hour later, Nangong Yu finally couldn't bear the torment of his conscience and quickly went up to persuade her to stop.
Looking at her husband's face, Kaguya's dull gaze gradually regained its liveliness, and then she said apologetically, "I'm sorry, husband, I didn't pass."
"No, no, no, I was a bit too bullying."
He should have been enjoying the show, but her delicate appearance made Nangong Yu feel guilty instead.
Was he really going too far by bullying his trusting and obedient fiancée like this? He couldn't help but reflect internally.
Of course, if Kaguya were replaced by Kiana, he would definitely laugh very loudly.
No charms, no dashes, not even an upgraded weapon, and he just let someone challenge the complete Three Mantises. Is this really something a human can do?
Bronya silently muttered a complaint, then stepped forward and took Kaguya's arm.
"Let's go, ignore this idiot. We'll go downstairs for some snacks."
"But..."
Kaguya looked at Bronya, then turned her head to glance at Nangong Yu.
"Don't mind him. Let this bad-hearted guy reflect on himself."
Bronya initially thought it was just a regular Mantis Lord, but who knew Nangong Yu would directly bring out the most difficult mode? When the Three Mantises came down together just now, she almost couldn't hold it together. Isn't this just pure trickery?
"Seele, let's go!"
"Mhm!"
This time, even Seele looked at him angrily, and she and Bronya, each holding one of Kaguya's arms, walked out of the studio as if sharing a common enemy, leaving Nangong Yu alone in the room.
Just as he thought Bronya and Seele were truly angry, his phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated.
Opening the screen, he saw three messages received almost simultaneously, and a smile gradually appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Seele: Brother, Seele went downstairs to comfort Sister Kaguya. Don't forget to eat the pastries I left for you upstairs~
Bronya: I was just comforting Kaguya earlier, don't overthink it.
Kaguya: Husband, I was just focused earlier, and I wasn't discouraged. Thank you for your concern, the game is truly wonderful, I like it very much.
The various different little thoughts made Nangong Yu laugh with great interest, and he happily sat down on the chair, picking up the controller Kaguya had put down.
He wondered what interesting expressions they would have if they saw the other two also sending him messages.
But what Nangong Yu didn't know was that downstairs at this moment...
"This way, Brother (Husband) won't worry, right?"
With their three phones together, Kaguya and Seele exchanged glances and both smiled with relief.
"You guys spoil him too much."
Bronya grumbled, but was quickly refuted by Seele: "Sister Bronya sent hers the fastest just now!"
...
The level on the screen restarted, and the buttons on the controller began to clatter.
The boss that Kaguya had struggled with just now was now effortlessly navigated by the Little Knight controlled by Nangong Yu, gracefully weaving through the attacks of the three mantises, his posture elegant, soaring in mid-air without falling once.
With a series of pleasant clinking sounds, in just a few minutes, the three mantises returned to their respective positions, bowing respectfully to the Little Knight.
"Not bad."
After playing it once, he found some areas that could be optimized. He put down the controller, brought up the document to organize and summarize, and after finishing, he had Hatsune re-organize the files, then shut down the studio computer.
The time was almost right. The little spy Seele had already 'secretly' told him that everyone wasn't angry anymore. Since that was the case, it was time for him to go downstairs.
...
Early the next morning, Reisen came to pick up Kaguya, who had stayed overnight. They had played too late last night, so Nangong Yu suggested Kaguya stay over.
After breakfast, Seele and the other two also picked up their school bags, which hadn't been touched for over a month.
"Didn't you sleep well last night? Why are you so sleepy?"
Frowning as she watched Nangong Yu yawn continuously, Bronya asked in confusion.
She thought he was sleepy during breakfast because he had just woken up, but now they were almost ready to go to school, and Nangong Yu was still looking drowsy, which was somewhat abnormal.
"..."
Hearing this, Nangong Yu didn't speak, but just gestured to Bronya's back, sighing helplessly.
Bronya looked back in confusion and quickly saw Seele, who was looking down, her cheeks flushed, not saying a word.
"Heh, serves you right."
She quickly understood everything. After giving her sister an approving look, she scoffed disdainfully at Nangong Yu.
Nangong Yu had suggested Kaguya stay at home for the night even though there was a driver available. Seeing that Bronya and Seele showed no unusual reactions and agreed, he thought his little scheme had gone unnoticed.
As a result, that night, Veliona and Seele took turns, directly 'tormenting' him until dawn, and only then did he realize that his little scheme was nothing in front of Seele and Bronya.
Not exposing him directly was already a sign of enough affection and indulgence.
It felt good, but it was truly tiring.
What if the plan of having both sisters by his side really came true in the future, then...
Thinking of this, Nangong Yu shivered instantly.
He had been a bit lax in his training recently, and that wouldn't do! For his future happiness, he must strengthen his training!
As they changed shoes at the entrance, Seele noticed Nangong Yu rummaging through something in the utility cabinet nearby, and she immediately leaned over curiously and asked, "Brother, are you looking for something?"
"Mhm."
Nangong Yu nodded and quickly pulled out a small metal cube from the utility cabinet.
"A lighter?"
"That's right."
Opening the lid, a 'ding' sound confirmed it could light a flame, and Nangong Yu put the lighter in his pocket with satisfaction.
"What does brother need a lighter for?"
At this, Seele immediately became serious, and even Bronya, who had opened the door, turned back and stared at him intently.
"Relax, relax, I'm not interested in smoking."
"Really? Seele really hates the smell of smoke."
Thinking of kissing her brother in the future and tasting a mouth full of smoke, Seele's face immediately crumpled. Moreover, the most important thing was that smoking was very bad for one's health, and Seele didn't want to see her brother not taking care of his body.
Bronya's gaze also turned cold.
"Tell the truth, or else you're not leaving this house today."
The two gradually closed in on Nangong Yu, cornering him. Their attitudes, one soft and one hard, made him raise his hands in a certain country's military salute.
"Really, really, I'm just taking this because I feel something bad might happen today. It's just a precaution. I'm really not interested in smoking."
"What kind of thing?"
Seele believed him seventy to eighty percent, but still pressed for an answer.
"This hasn't happened yet, and I don't know how to explain it for now. Seele, Bronya, you have to believe me. What's so good about smoke? If you want to feel comfortable, why not just hug and kiss you two?"
Hearing his straightforward words, Seele and Bronya's cheeks flushed for an instant. Then Bronya coughed twice and shifted her feet: "Smooth talker."
"Brother can't lie to Seele!"
Seele moved closer to Nangong Yu, took his hand, and said seriously.
"Of course not!"
Seeing her brother nod like a pounding garlic, Seele and Bronya were finally satisfied.
Since it wasn't about smoking, everything was fine.
Soon, the three who left home went their separate ways on the way to school. Nangong Yu soon met Ken, whom he hadn't seen for over a month.
"Morning, how was your summer vacation?" He smiled and waved at Nangong Yu, then the two walked side by side.
"Ha~ Morning, pretty good."
After speaking, Nangong Yu yawned again.
"Why are you so sleepy? Didn't you sleep well last night?"
"Mhm."
Ken immediately chuckled and said jokingly, "Don't tell me you were kept awake by your girlfriend."
"..."
"...No way?"
"What are you thinking? I just played games too late."
Nangong Yu had no intention of showing off. Those people who boast about their privacy with their girlfriends in public are either virgins who are making things up or scumbags.
Besides, he wasn't lying. Wasn't that kind of game also a game?
Seeing Ken's relieved smile return, Nangong Yu shook his head gently.
He was afraid his brother was suffering, but also afraid his brother was driving a Land Rover.
The conversation returned to normal. Listening to Ken talk about interesting things during the summer vacation, the two quickly walked to school.
The gentle breeze of the air conditioner blew away the summer heat. Nangong Yu lay on his desk, closing his eyes comfortably.
Class started, time to sleep!
The bell rang several times, and the noisy chatter finally woke him up.
"Oh, our game designer sir is awake~"
A familiar voice came from his ear. Nangong Yu looked up and found a yakisoba bread and a box of yogurt on his desk. Kitahara and the others had moved their desks together and were eating and chatting happily on the other side.
Seeing Nangong Yu wake up, Kitahara immediately laughed and made a joke.
"His debut work sold over seven million copies. A Yu is really amazing."
Kazuto also sighed with emotion.
"Hmm... Keep it low-key, low-key. The game being good is only one aspect. More of the credit goes to Elysia and Eden."
Nangong Yu wasn't being modest. Without these two, the sales of this game would have at least been cut in half.
Stretching, Nangong Yu picked up the yakisoba bread and ate it without ceremony.
Seele also woke up late this morning and didn't have time to make a bento for lunch, so the bread could just fill his stomach.
Hearing Nangong Yu mention Elysia in such a familiar manner, Kitahara subconsciously asked, "A Yu, are you very familiar with Fairy Miss?"
"Familiar? I guess so."
Recalling the fireworks and tenderness of that night, Nangong Yu said calmly on the surface.
"Then do you know if the person in the photo on Fairy Miss's update half a month ago was male or female? It was on the hot search for a long time last time!"
Looking at Nangong Yu, Kitahara's eyes were full of gossip.
Glancing at him, Nangong Yu casually replied, "Male."
And that person is sitting right in front of you.
Adding a sentence in his mind, Nangong Yu picked up the yogurt and took another sip.
"It really was..."
Kitahara sighed a little, clicking his tongue several times.
Seeing this, Nangong Yu raised an eyebrow: "What, aren't you curious who it is?"
"Who is it?"
"It's me."
"You're quite imaginative, kid."
The three of them immediately burst into laughter. Seeing this, Nangong Yu also laughed.
"By the way, I just bought a large bottle of oolong tea. It'll be perfect for everyone to quench their thirst after eating."
Seeing that everyone had almost finished their bread, Kitahara suddenly said.
Ken and Kazuto didn't suspect anything, both nodding and happily thanking him. Only Nangong Yu's eyes instantly widened, his gaze sharp.
It's really here!
Kitahara returned to his desk, fiddling with something with his back to the three of them, and soon came back with four cups of pale yellow liquid.
"Here, drink up, class is about to start."
Just as Kitahara looked at Ken and Kazuto with excited eyes, Nangong Yu suddenly said, "Wait a minute!"
"?"
"What's wrong?"
Ken asked in confusion, having been stopped before he could even pick up his cup.
"Don't be in a hurry."
Saying that, Nangong Yu glanced at Kitahara, who had suddenly stiffened, and silently pulled out the lighter he had managed to bring out that morning from his pocket.
Then, while staring intently at Kitahara, he placed the lighter above the oolong tea.
"Why are you so nervous?"
Looking at Kitahara, Nangong Yu's lips curved into a smile. Thankfully, he was prepared. Sweating, aren't you, little brother!
"I, I'm not, haha."
His gaze wandering, Kitahara dared not meet Nangong Yu's eyes.
"Heh."
With another cold laugh, Nangong Yu pressed his finger, and with a click, a bright flame ignited. Then, he slowly brought it closer to the surface of the pale yellow liquid.
Such a petty trick, yet he dares to show off in front of him... Hmm?
Just then, the flame touched the surface of the oolong tea.
But to Nangong Yu's surprise, nothing happened afterwards. The ignited flame did not cause any ripples.
No, this shouldn't be happening?
Frowning in confusion, Nangong Yu picked up the cup and sniffed it lightly, then put it to his mouth and took a sip, smacking his lips.
Damn it, it seems like it's real oolong tea. He's become a clown!!
This, this, how could this be?
Seeing this, Ken and Kazuto immediately looked at Nangong Yu with confused glances, not knowing what he was trying to do.
Then, the two of them, who were indeed a bit thirsty after eating bread, picked up their cups and drank without hesitation.
Just then, Nangong Yu noticed Kitahara's gradually rising smirk, and a bad premonition flashed through his mind.
Sure enough, as soon as the 'oolong tea' entered their mouths, Ken and Kazuto's expressions instantly became pained, and then they all spat it out with a 'poof'.
The moment his plan succeeded, Kitahara sprang to his feet, pointing at the three people opposite him and laughing wildly.
"Didn't expect it, did you? I guessed you, A Yu, are observant and suspicious, so I specifically prepared real oolong tea for you. You fell for it, hahahahahahaha!!!!!!"
However, as he laughed wildly, he didn't notice the expressions of his three brothers, which had simultaneously darkened.
A blood-red 'Danger' character flashed above his head.