Lucas took out a small mirror and examined himself carefully, turning his head from side to side.
He checked his lips, neck, and face under the moonlight to see if Kiana had left any hickeys.
"Everything's okay."
Lucas smiled.
After mastering the Jadeite Divine Skill and cultivating his first wisp of true qi, he was no longer an ordinary person.
True qi could automatically repair the body.
The marks left by Kiana had almost been eliminated.
Even if there was a tiny bit left, it shouldn't catch Raiden Mei's attention, and if she really asked, Lucas could easily say he was bitten by a mosquito or had an allergy to plants or something.
He had experience dealing with such matters.
After confirming there were no abnormalities on his body, he used floral water to cover up Kiana's scent.
Lucas strode into the center of the Maze Garden.
Raiden Mei heard footsteps and turned her head in pleasant surprise, saying, "Lucas, you're here."
"Yes, Mei, I'm here."
Lucas had only walked a few steps when Raiden Mei came running over and threw herself into his arms.
"Why do you have blood on you? Are you injured? Let me see..."
"I'm not injured, this is all other people's blood. I ran into a few patrolling Valkyries on the way, and I had no choice but to fight them, and that's how I ended up like this."
Lucas spoke in a relaxed tone, rubbing Raiden Mei's cheek, not rushing to talk about supper. He had plenty of time now, so there was no need to rush.
Raiden Mei let out a sigh of relief and said, "That's good..."
"But... why do you have these red spots on your neck?"
Raiden Mei's tone carried a hint of doubt.
As expected, she asked.
Lucas understood, and he pulled out the excuse he had already prepared.
"Let me see? Oh... this... it might be an allergy to something."
"Is that so?"
Raiden Mei still seemed a little unconvinced. She leaned her head forward, her small nose sniffing around the man's body.
But besides the scent of floral water, she couldn't smell anything else.
Lucas stroked Raiden Mei's back and said, "Mei, I'm not lying."
"Mm... I believe you, Lucas."
Unable to find any evidence, Raiden Mei could only give up. She leaned against the man's embrace, her hands beginning to move restlessly.
The man was willing, and the woman was eager.
Raiden Mei took the initiative, gently standing on her tiptoes and biting Lucas's lips.
Compared to the wild Kiana, Raiden Mei was naturally much gentler.
Their figures embraced tightly under the moonlight, and the two lingered in the center of the Maze Garden for a while.
Only then did Lucas bring up the topic of supper.
"Lucas, did those dishes suit your taste? I remember you like Shenzhou cuisine... so I made all Shenzhou dishes."
"Mm-hmm, I liked them very much. The pork belly was perfectly balanced between fat and lean, tender and refreshing. The stir-fried bamboo shoots with meat were fresh and delicious, with a hint of botanical fragrance, especially the crispy and juicy sweet and sour cabbage, which was perfectly balanced in sourness and sweetness. I'm still drooling just thinking about it."
Lucas commented on each dish.
When he brought the supper back, he had already observed what dishes Raiden Mei had made and had prepared his thoughts in advance.
All of this was to let the Cook know that he had eaten the supper.
If Lucas couldn't provide a review, Raiden Mei would become suspicious, and once that suspicion arose... he would be at risk of being mercilessly beheaded.
Raiden Mei was good in every way, except she was too suspicious, and even though Lucas believed he had conquered her, he couldn't stop it.
If he didn't have superb acting skills, he would constantly die in front of Raiden Mei.
In fact, he had died many times until Lucas's acting skills were strong enough, and then he rarely died in front of Raiden Mei.
Of course...
Facing these Yandere Valkyries, acting was also an essential skill.
For example, Lucas had to play a perverted Tsundere in front of Big Greysia.
This was also a last resort.
If he didn't play a perverted Tsundere, then it would be Little Greysia's turn to be the Tsundere.
"As long as you like it."
Raiden Mei was very happy, her face flushed, like a shy young girl.
Lucas rubbed the back of her head and said, "Mei, can you prepare another supper for me tonight? I'm hungry."
"Of course, Lucas, as long as you want, I can make supper for you every day."
Raiden Mei smiled, and she smiled very happily.
Her oval face was also very beautiful.
Lucas felt a little touched.
If it were in a peaceful world, marrying a girl like Raiden Mei would definitely be a very happy thing.
Unfortunately...
In this Inner World, happiness did not exist, at least not until Lucas completely cleared the game. He couldn't see happiness; he could only pretend it existed to numb others and himself.
If he couldn't do that, he felt he would surely be swallowed by despair.
"Okay, it's settled then." Lucas suddenly thought of something. "Of course... if I don't come looking for you, there's no need to make supper."
"I'm not stupid, you don't need to remind me."
Raiden Mei lightly patted the man's chest.
It was all like a playful quarrel between a husband and wife.
Lucas continued, "Mei, you go make supper first then. Still the same as yesterday... once it's ready, pack it up and leave it at the door, and I'll come get it when I have time."
"Mm... still can't come with me tonight?"
Raiden Mei frowned slightly.
Lucas sighed.
"Mei, I still have other things to do, but... I can stay with you a little longer."
"Then... stay with me a little longer."
Raiden Mei wrapped her arms around Lucas's neck.
Their figures merged again under the moonlight.
He unhesitatingly took advantage, carefully savoring the beauty before him.
Some time later...
Watching Raiden Mei's graceful figure disappear into the distance, Lucas didn't rush to act.
He was also heading to the Faculty Dormitory next. It was best to let the Cook leave for a while before he moved, otherwise, if they met halfway, it would be hard to explain.
Sitting on the flower bed in the Maze Garden, Lucas, like a thinker, was killing time, thinking about various random things.
After a brief rest, Lucas began to move. He left the center of the Maze Garden and quietly headed towards the Faculty Dormitory.
Without Kiana holding him back, Lucas moved much faster, but just as he was halfway there, an unexpected event occurred again.
Lucas stopped, his body chilling, motionless, cold sweat seemingly about to drip from his forehead.
The crisp, rhythmic footsteps in his ears sounded like a death knell.
Tap, tap.
"These familiar footsteps... it's Himeko, it's Teacher Himeko!"
Lucas's pupils trembled slightly. The surrounding darkness offered him not a shred of security.
After all, Lucas knew that Himeko Murata, as the Herrscher of Flame, was very sensitive to temperature. The eerie darkness could not obstruct her vision.
When Lucas heard the footsteps, it meant Himeko Murata had already discovered him.
It was less about him hearing the footsteps of that perverted Tsundere Redhead Onee-san, and more about Himeko Murata's friendly reminder.
"I'm coming to catch you."
Lucas's ears seemed to echo that gentle voice, tinged with a hint of charm.
A dangerous aura permeated the air.
Lucas felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
"No, I have to escape, I must escape... Teacher Himeko likes to play cat and mouse games. As long as I'm not caught by her, I'll be fine."
As for conquering Himeko Murata... sorry.
Lucas couldn't do it, nor did he know how to conquer that perverted Tsundere Redhead Onee-san.
If Sirin was too safe, causing Lucas not to bother finding a better way to conquer her, then Himeko Murata was too dangerous, so he didn't dare to approach her, let alone conquer her.
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