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"Lil Xuan, come. Arrange the cards of Arbiter-General Sylvester, Arbiter-General Aha, and the Path of Voracity Aeon Qingque on the table."
"Myself, Sylvester, Aha, and the Aeon of Elation are going to discuss some major matters regarding the peace of the universe while playing cards. You stay nearby and attend to us properly."
"If we aren't satisfied, you'll work overtime until 2:30 AM today."
"Yes, Chief Qing," the pink-haired employee bowed respectfully, then obediently started assisting.
Imagining all this, Qingque let out a silly little laugh: "Ehehehe. To be able to order the Master Diviner around…"
Just thinking about shouting at a superior made her feel ridiculously thrilled.
But at that moment, a voice ruthlessly pulled her from her fantasy.
"Absolutely not!"
Sylvester turned his head away, wearing a look as if he couldn't bear to watch. His arms crossed in front of him, forming an X, as if the word resist was written across his face.
"This is a proper enterprise. No perverts with cross-dressing fetishes are allowed."
Flirtations like 'Brother, you smell so good' were fine as casual jokes, but if someone took it seriously, he couldn't tolerate it.
Hearing Sylvester reject so decisively, Aha's incarnation put on a mock-cry: "Wow, brother, that really hurts."
Qingque, startled awake by the two voices, finally remembered that Aha was wearing a maid outfit—specifically, a cat-eared maid outfit.
Outside certain specific venues, wearing such attire was incredibly embarrassing—even someone as open-minded as her couldn't handle it.
Huh? Then why did she find 'Aha' wearing it earlier just amusing rather than embarrassing?
Hmm… could it be because THEY'RE Aha, so nothing THEY do seems strange?
Qingque scrutinized Aha with her eyes, full of appraisal.
Maybe that really was the case.
For one thing, this newly born Aeon still looked exactly like the little black figure from the Fisherman's Case, with features barely visible—one could sense them, but could not describe them.
Once clothed, the figure resembled a human model come to life in the boutique, without the shock factor of a man in women's clothing.
Otherwise, Tail's first reaction wouldn't have been laughter—it would probably have been outrage plus don't come near me.
Given this situation and their preconceived notions of Elation, they naturally accepted it after a brief laugh.
This… actually makes sense? Surprisingly, yes.
Qingque convinced herself. What she didn't know was that the Aeon Aha's Elation power was so strong that it had quietly influenced them all along.
Otherwise, how could she have fantasized about 'Xueyi and Chief Qing' before sunset?
Sylvester, being of equal position to Aha, remained completely unaffected.
The Incarnation of Aha, though rejected, remained undeterred.
"Clothes don't fit? Simple."
Colorful Elation energy swirled around THEM.
"Whatever clothes I wear, I won't…"
Sylvester still tried to refuse, but Aha played THEIR trump card.
Like a shadow, THEY transformed, becoming a beautiful woman with a slender figure and a small jester mask on her head.
Now, the clothes went from a joke to a perfect complement to her elegant aura.
She cupped her face with one hand, her small mouth emitting a voice imbued with the unique charm of a mature woman.
"Shopkeeper, how is this? Isn't this much more suitable?"
"Though my power is limited, in terms of species, I am a genuine Aeon."
"Unlike humans, my body can be shaped into any form. If you don't like this, I can change into another."
She then placed her hands on her chest, her brows etched with worry, the gentleness of her aura exuding pitiful vulnerability.
Seamlessly, she transformed from seductive to melancholic artist.
"Also, I'm different from the true Aeon of Elation. I don't have THEIR immense power."
"If you don't take me in, I'll just have to sleep on the streets."
Sylvester's eyelid twitched.
Should he say it was the style of Elation?
Others change clothes if they don't fit, but you… change your entire body.
And if you don't like it, you just change again.
You're not like Nahida—why are you using different forms to please your master?
"Forget it."
Sylvester remained unmoved.
Though theoretically Aeons transcend gender, he still didn't intend to keep an Aha around.
Who knew what trouble THEY could cause every day?
As for power…
Sylvester cast a sidelong glance at Aha's main body.
With them present, this was completely unnecessary.
At worst, he could have the main body share a portion of power, using it as THEIR own Emanator.
To end Aha's schemes, he said coldly: "Then there's nothing I can do."
"If you really have nowhere to stay, just reveal your Aeon identity and go to Bagua Plaza to take pictures with passersby. One thousand Credits per time—you might even get rich."
"Tch, heartless man. How am I different from the elephants in the zoo?"
Seeing Sylvester so unmoved, Aha's incarnation rolled THEIR eyes.
Then she murmured, "It seems… not impossible."
And surprisingly, she stopped arguing, walking to the lounge area by herself.
"???" Qingque and Huohuo stared, stammering: "R-really…?"
For an Aeon to go earn money was already hard to accept. To earn money this way…
They thought long and hard, but could only summarize their reaction in one word: Elation.
This Path truly fit her perfectly.
After all this, their image of Aha fell further and further, almost hitting rock bottom—losing even two points of reverence for Aeons as a whole.
"Hahaha, what an interesting day."
Aha laughed, enjoying everything, feeling no sympathy for THEIR incarnation's predicament—truly treating it all as fun.
"Shopkeeper, your Curio is really good. I'll visit often."
"…" Sylvester raised an eyebrow, saying nothing.
Others visiting often was fine—but you visiting…
Fine, just pay.
Aha smiled, gently caressing the magic wand, tucking it away carefully.
In their mind, they were already plotting whom to target next.
Too many stubborn Aeons—Nanook, Lan, Qlipoth—each one was worth a little comical mischief.
"Mm~ truly looking forward to it."
Saying so, THEY turned to the shelves; THEIR escapade wasn't finished yet.
Would there be even more interesting things?
THEY opened three more trash cans.
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