Category: The Delicate Female Lead Only Wants to be Loved by the Villainous Young Ladies

Chapter 318: Two Little Crybabies

Because Xiao Ai was covering her mouth, Adele could only kiss her smooth, white forehead.

“Mmm…I’m being eaten!” Now it was Xiao Ai’s turn to cover her forehead. Adele couldn’t help but laugh. She patted the little one’s head and said with a smile, “Mama’s not a monster, how could I eat you?”

“Silly, Mama’s going to make you breakfast, stay in the room and be good.”

Because of her mind-reading ability, Xiao Ai could understand every word Adele said. At the same time, she memorized the meaning of the “words” in Mama’s speech. For example, the word “breakfast.” Xiao Ai learned both its pronunciation and its meaning: “food eaten in the morning.”

The little one had a good memory, perhaps just a little short of photographic memory. She could remember after just two glances. Therefore, as long as Adele spent time chatting with her, introducing everything she saw to her, Xiao Ai would quickly become proficient in human language. Calling her a prodigy wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

This made Adele think, as long as she was around, if Xiao Ai went to school in the future, no matter what difficulties she encountered, as long as she, as a parent, worked hard to understand them, wouldn’t that mean Xiao Ai understood them too? Wouldn’t she be Xiao Ai’s human cheat code?

It was just a bit painful to relearn all that old knowledge. But for her child, no matter how hard it was, it was worth…Wait! Why was her thinking already shifting to that of a parent!? Even Adele herself was still a student!

“Mm! Xiao Ai, good!” Xiao Ai responded to Adele’s instructions. She would stay in the room and wait for “Mama” to return.

Adele then left the room with peace of mind, her footsteps light as she padded down the stairs. She hadn’t even changed out of her nightgown, and unless something unexpected happened, like having to go out, Adele would stay in her pajamas at home.

If only I could wear nightgowns and pajamas forever! she thought. They were a hundred times more comfortable than regular clothes, especially uniforms!

Adele arrived in the kitchen. She planned to make noodles for her little Xiao Ai! Adele’s noodles were super delicious, meow! Especially instant noodles! Ahem, just kidding. How could Adele give Xiao Ai instant noodles? Of course, it had to be her own special plain noodles. They looked simple, but the taste was complex and addictive. Add two soft-boiled eggs, the kind where the yolk would run when poked with chopsticks. Simply divine~

Meanwhile, as Adele happily prepared breakfast in the kitchen, an unexpected “guest” arrived at her window. It was, of course, First Snow, the kitten, who hadn’t even had time to eat the breakfast prepared by Headmistress Winona.

After yesterday’s reunion, the kitten’s relationship with Adele had returned to its former harmony, or rather, it had become even closer. And so, early in the morning, she came to Adele’s house to freeload. Actually, it didn’t matter whether she ate canned food or not, the important thing was to be with Adele. Then, during the holidays, they could do comfortable things together~ or play games in front of the computer, which could bring a lot of happiness to both human and cat.

“Meow~ Little First Snow is here, meow!” First Snow, without a word, used short-range teleportation magic to pass through the tightly closed glass window and into Adele’s room.

This startled Xiao Ai, who was obediently staying in the room. How could a fluffy, flying thing suddenly appear!? Was it a bug!? It seemed not…not only was it not a bug, it was also quite cute.

Xiao Ai knew about griffins because there were griffins among the mist monsters she could control. But this was the first time she had seen a Cat-Bird. Since First Snow was currently in her cat form, the two little ones just stared at each other, one floating in the air, the other kneeling on the bed. Both received a mental shock.

First Snow’s reaction was particularly strong. She meowed and, flapping her small golden wings, flew to Xiao Ai’s side, circling her continuously. At the same time, she let out a series of rapid meows! She even forgot to transform into her human form. So no one could understand her.

But in fact, translated from cat language, First Snow was asking Xiao Ai, “Ade-Ade-Adele! Why have you become so small, meow!? Although you’re still very cute like this…but if we want to do comfortable things, it would be a crime, a crime, right!? I don’t want to become a criminal kitty, meow…Or do human laws not apply to cats? Meow…then I can only do it, meow!”

First Snow, quickly changing her train of thought, even thought that Adele in this form might be easier to bully. Therefore, after circling several times, she suddenly pounced into Xiao Ai’s arms, knocking her onto the bed. At the same time, First Snow transformed into her human form, a teenage cat-girl with fluffy ears and a tail.

Xiao Ai, who had just arrived in the human world, had never experienced this before and was completely flustered. No matter how cute First Snow looked, it was difficult to dispel the child’s instinctive fear of the unknown. So First Snow could see that “little Adele’s” lips were pursed so tightly that her smooth skin wrinkled, and her pupils trembled continuously. This was clearly…

“Waaah!!!” A sign of crying!!

First Snow panicked, and she finally smelled Xiao Ai’s scent as she got closer, realizing…that this girl might indeed be related to Sister Adele…but definitely not Sister Adele herself! As expected, she was a fool to believe that Sister Adele could become smaller, meow!

But what should she do in this situation, meow!? First Snow herself was still a child who had just grown up a little. To have her deal with Xiao Ai, who was younger than her in both appearance and mental age… Maybe she should just shave her head! This is a joke, not a serious suggestion.

First Snow, at a loss, sat on Xiao Ai and came up with a brilliant solution. That was…

You cry, I cry! It was childish, indeed, like a solution from kindergarten. One child cried, and then the whole kindergarten cried. Don’t ask why, just cry!

“Meowww! Meow!”

“…” First Snow cried with genuine emotion, confusing Xiao Ai.

So when Adele heard the crying and rushed upstairs, taking five steps at a time, and pushed open the door, the scene she saw…was First Snow, who had pushed Xiao Ai down, crying…on top of Xiao Ai? And Xiao Ai looked at her with pleading eyes. Then, Xiao Ai seemed to feel that it was unfair that she wasn’t crying in front of Mama. So she also wailed loudly, crying again. This made Adele, who had just opened the door and hadn’t figured out the situation yet, even more confused.

“Eh…”

“Eh?!?” Something wasn’t right. Who was the victim here!? Should she cry too??

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Chapter 319: A Friendly Pawshake

True to Adele’s nature, even in this situation, she came up with a unique solution. However, she didn’t actually cry. There were two little ones waiting for her comfort. Of course, she was also curious about what happened between First Snow and Xiao Ai while she was downstairs preparing breakfast. Xiao Ai was pushed down on the bed, and First Snow was on top of her, looking bewildered.

But now First Snow had come to her senses. The big Adele at the door was the real Adele! As for the “little Adele” in front of her, she wasn’t Adele, meow!

Startled, First Snow bounced up like a spring and flew around the small room, the flapping of her wings rustling the pages of the books Adele had left on the table. It reminded Adele of a poem she had read: “The breeze doesn’t know how to read, so why does it ruffle the pages?”

But now wasn’t the time for literacy. First Snow went from shock to fear.

“Ade-Ade-Adele! Meow meow meow!”

Adele probably understood. She was asking, “Who is she!?” First Snow finally landed and ran to Adele, who was still wearing her apron, hiding behind her in a panic and looking at Xiao Ai, who was sitting up on the bed, rubbing her eyes pitifully.

It had to be said that even though everything she saw was beyond First Snow’s comprehension and made her panic, she couldn’t bring herself to dislike the little girl who looked almost exactly like a younger Sister Adele. Instead, she felt like comforting her. Perhaps this was what it meant to love someone so much that you loved everything associated with them.

“Alright, alright, quiet down!”

“I’ll explain everything to you separately.” Adele stepped forward in time to take control of the situation.

First Snow clutched her clothes and nodded obediently. Xiao Ai also cutely covered her small mouth. It was so red that it made one want to taste it, to see if it tasted like cherries or red berries. So tempting…

“Then I’ll start by introducing Xiao Ai.”

“This is my ‘daughter’ whom I brought back from the Vampire territory after…certain events!”

“What do you mean by ‘certain events,’ meow!?”

“And what’s a ‘daughter,’ meow!?” This explanation was as good as no explanation! It only made the cat more curious.

“How could Sister Adele have a daughter…That’s not right, meow!” Because having a daughter meant that either Sister Adele was pregnant, or another girl was pregnant. Either way, it was difficult for First Snow to accept.

Although First Snow was naive and just entering puberty, she had lived for a long time and knew exactly what pregnancy was. She couldn’t imagine how Sister Adele had secretly raised such a little daughter! Who took advantage of Sister Adele when she was young, meow!? Damn, so enviable…no, wait!

Or…given Sister Adele’s personality, was it more likely that she, at a young age, had won over an innocent girl, had a child with her, and raised her in the vampire territory? It sounded like something Sister Adele would do…

Fortunately, Adele didn’t know what First Snow was thinking. Otherwise, she would definitely vomit blood. Was she really that much of a scumbag!? And a scumbag from a young age? This was slander!

“She’s not…born in the usual way!”

“Anyway, it’s a long story. I met Xiao Ai, found out she looked exactly like me, and then I treated her like my daughter.”

“We…shouldn’t be blood-related.” Adele said “shouldn’t.” She wasn’t entirely sure. Because what if this was one of the author’s abandoned plot points, a setting that wasn’t written out? For example, Xiao Ai’s true identity was the child of Adele’s parents, or the child of one of Adele’s relatives, etc. Anything was possible. But Seraph also said she was the “creation of a false god.” It was giving Adele a headache.

Fortunately, she wasn’t someone who liked to get to the bottom of things. And she couldn’t just ignore Xiao Ai, who looked exactly like her younger self. So she brought her back to raise her. It was also a way to gain experience for raising a daughter in the future.

Seeing First Snow’s dumbfounded look, Adele continued to introduce First Snow to Xiao Ai, regardless of whether she had fully accepted it.

“And this is First Snow, my little kitty!”

“Meow…” This kind of thing couldn’t be said in front of Headmistress Winona. Otherwise, the Headmistress would really lose it. I’ve been feeding you since you were a kitten, until now. You’ve only eaten a few cans of Adele’s food, and now you’re her kitty!? That’s too much. Is there such a thing as a ‘poached’ cat!?

“Little…kitty?” Xiao Ai wiped her tears, looked at Mama’s face, and murmured pitifully. She could understand a kitten. But she couldn’t understand a kitten with wings that could transform into a silver-haired loli with cat ears and a tail.

However, Adele didn’t want to explain too much. They would get along eventually. Or rather, because First Snow came to cling to Adele every day, she would probably become one of the beings Xiao Ai was most familiar with.

“Now that everyone knows each other, let’s shake paws and make up~”

“…”

“…” Clearly, both First Snow and Xiao Ai were still a little confused. But since Adele had said so, they wouldn’t continue making a fuss. Besides, First Snow was indeed curious about Xiao Ai. Loving the house and its crow, First Snow couldn’t dislike Xiao Ai. Or rather, looking at Xiao Ai reminded her of Sister Adele when she was little, making her instinctively want to take care of her, protect her, bully her… Uh, scratch that last one.

But loving someone meant loving every aspect of them, whether they were laughing or crying. As for Xiao Ai’s thoughts on First Snow, it was probably just: white, fluffy, and wanting to touch. A cat’s affinity was undeniable.

The two little ones stared at each other for a long time. Finally, First Snow, who looked older, pursed her lips and bravely walked towards Xiao Ai. Since Sister Adele had said so…let’s shake paws, meow.

Xiao Ai also sensed the urge to befriend Sister First Snow from Adele’s heart. After hesitating for a moment, she extended her small, tender hand. The historic handshake between First Snow and Xiao Ai was born at this moment! Truly a joyous occasion.

“M-My name is First Snow, meow!”

“…First Snow, meow?”

“It’s First Snow, meow! Not First Snow, meow!” Who could understand that!?

But the clever Xiao Ai quickly understood. That “meow” seemed to be Sister First Snow’s verbal tic. So she repeated it in a murmur, “First…Snow.”

“Yes, that’s right, meow!” First Snow patted Xiao Ai’s hair. This felt new to Xiao Ai.

Adele smiled at the harmonious scene before her. Until—she remembered the two eggs she had left boiling in the pot! The smile instantly vanished from her face! At the same time, Adele uttered words that could be easily misinterpreted: “My eggs!” Then she rushed downstairs to the kitchen.

Chapter 317: Marshmallow

Xiao Ai wasn’t a mischievous child. Or rather, she was definitely well-behaved in front of Adele. But even the most well-behaved child would have moments of “mischief,” right? Moreover, it couldn’t be considered entirely “mischief.” At least, Adele didn’t think it was mischief when she was being lovey-dovey with other girls. But if the object were Xiao Ai, then Adele would probably have to start considering whether she should be imprisoned for three years or five.

However, Adele forgot that even if she could control herself, Xiao Ai couldn’t control herself! And according to the law, it seemed that regardless of whether Adele took the initiative, as long as a certain fact was established…even if it was the little girl who did that, the responsibility would lie with Adele. However, this verdict was only given when an adult had the ability to resist but didn’t. If Adele could prove that she was sleeping like a log and couldn’t resist Xiao Ai at all…could she be exonerated?

Unfortunately, agonizing over this was meaningless because Adele was indeed sleeping like a log! And Xiao Ai, as an elf-like girl, didn’t need sleep. Or rather, she obediently acted as a pillow for Adele, purely out of closeness and dependence. But it was precisely for this reason that, during the long night, to pass the time and unable to resist Mama’s charm, Xiao Ai easily extended her sinful little claws towards Adele.

Don’t misunderstand Xiao Ai as a girl with impure thoughts. Her thoughts were pure, wanting to hug Adele, get close to her, and smell the fragrance of her body. So for a long time, Xiao Ai acted like a clingy kitten, rubbing her nose and cheek against the girl’s arms and shoulders.

But soon, such simple acts of affection couldn’t satisfy Xiao Ai’s uneasy yet excited heart. She no longer cared whether Adele would wake up. A small figure emerged from under the covers, panting. Jet-black hair cascaded down her slender body, making Xiao Ai look even more dreamlike under the hazy moonlight. Like an angel who had fallen to the mortal world, or an elf from a fantasy.

But perhaps such a description wasn’t appropriate, because both angels and elves were creatures that existed in this world. So, one could only say that Xiao Ai’s beauty surpassed these two races. Like the offspring of a deity, innately pure and flawless. But it was this pure and flawless little girl who was heading down the path of a rebellious daughter, never to return!

The air conditioner was always on in the bedroom, so there was no need to worry about the cold winter temperature. Xiao Ai lifted the thin blanket covering Adele, revealing the girl’s slightly unladylike sleeping posture. Her head tilted, legs apart, hand lifting a corner of her pure white nightgown, revealing her smooth, flat stomach, rising and falling slightly with each breath.

The skin around the girl’s navel had a faint pink glow. Just seeing this scene made one’s heart race. Xiao Ai was no exception. She pressed her flushed cheek against Adele’s stomach, like a curious child observing something interesting. She could clearly see the fine, downy, snow-white sheen on Mama’s belly under the moonlight. She could smell a warm fragrance, like rich milk and blooming flowers. But even more eye-catching was Adele’s… that which throbbed gently with each breath.

Xiao Ai instinctively felt the urge to be closer to her mother like this. Just looking wasn’t enough. So she pressed her cheek against Adele’s stomach… She could hear some strange gurgling sounds, very interesting. And, of course, the heartbeat.

Thump! Thump!

Was this Mama’s heartbeat just for her? It seemed like a rather self-centered thought. But that’s exactly what Xiao Ai thought and hoped for.

The next moment, she did something surprising. Xiao Ai turned her face and moved closer and closer to the girl’s stomach. Closer and closer… She actually kissed a certain spot on the girl’s stomach. Although separated by skin and flesh, Xiao Ai felt that it was the place where life could be nurtured.

“Mmm~” Even Adele, stimulated by this, couldn’t help but moan in her sleep. Her toes wiggled, as if trying to resist the rising excitement. But even so, the girl still didn’t wake up. Just how deeply asleep was she? And she had absolutely no defenses against Xiao Ai…

After her initial success, Xiao Ai not only didn’t stop but became even bolder. This was in line with Adele’s personality…Could it be that she really had some kind of inextricable connection with Adele?

Adele’s nightgown had buttons, but she never buttoned or unbuttoned it properly. She just pulled it over her head from the hem. It didn’t matter if it was tight or not, brute force always worked. In the end, she managed to put it on. It could be said that the buttons were merely decorations for her. But for some people…it wasn’t the case.

For example, Xiao Ai, whose eyes now clearly showed excitement. She extended her sinful little hands, swallowed, and slowly reached for the first button on Adele’s nightgown. Finally touching it, the cool, smooth texture and gem-like luster were impressive. Then, she slipped her finger through the gap and undid the button. It was a simple task, even for a child.

Soon, one button after another was undone. The area of the girl’s exposed skin continued to expand, like spreading milk, her snow-white body entering Xiao Ai’s view.

“Mama…beautiful.”

“So…pretty.” Xiao Ai’s vocabulary was limited, but she used all the words she knew to praise her “mother.”

The sleeping Adele finally reacted. Her body unconsciously twisted, and her breathing became rapid. Xiao Ai froze, her hand stopping in mid-air. The little girl didn’t have any memories related to punishment yet. But she wasn’t foolish enough to think this was allowed. So Xiao Ai naturally didn’t want to be discovered. But it was a pity to stop just like this. She clearly…wanted to see more.

After a complex internal struggle, Xiao Ai buttoned Adele’s nightgown back up. But the resulting regret became something that Xiao Ai felt she had to make up for from elsewhere.

So, she did something bold. Something she guessed Mama had done with that sister named Seraph while her eyes were covered. Xiao Ai climbed onto the girl, using her knees to support herself on the bed so as not to put pressure on Adele. Or rather, even if Xiao Ai really lay on Adele, she would probably just feel like a light, soft pillow. After all, Adele had endured First Snow’s cat-like weight many times.

Speaking of which, why did cats like to sleep on people’s stomachs so much? Was it because it was the warmest place…or was it the closest place to the person they liked?

Whatever First Snow’s reason, Xiao Ai now vaguely understood her feelings. She nestled her cheek against Adele’s chest. Although not very ample, it still felt wonderful. But if Xiao Ai knew that a kitten had occupied this spot in Mama’s heart before her, would she be jealous?

That remained to be seen. Xiao Ai was already eager to try Adele’s lips, those alluring, cherry-pink “berries.” In Xiao Ai’s heart, she didn’t really understand what a kiss meant. She just wanted to try it. She wanted to taste Mama~

Perhaps in human ethics, this wasn’t allowed. But who could say for sure what Xiao Ai’s true nature was? Her apparent age was meaningless to her. No one knew how long she had existed, or whether she had just been born. She seemed to be the thirteenth drop of blood of the god who created the True Ancestor. But Seraph called her the “creation of a false god.” Even her calling Adele “Mama” was just her wishful thinking, coupled with Adele’s accepting embrace out of concern.

So, not to mention human ethics, even vampire ethics couldn’t bind her. A mere kiss was completely irrelevant. And Xiao Ai wasn’t a girl who would care about such things.

So, under the cover of the quiet night, Xiao Ai clutched her heart and, blushing and heart pounding, planted a kiss on Adele’s sleeping face, imitating Seraph. It was the softest, sweetest thing she had ever experienced. Addictive. Just touching it felt like she had become a marshmallow, gently melting under Adele’s touch. Xiao Ai didn’t know the art of kissing. She thought that just this touch of lips was already the happiest thing.

But the little one never expected that Adele’s lewd instincts would react even in her sleep. The next moment, Xiao Ai’s eyes widened, her pupils trembling and flickering with a strange light. Because…something soft and wet pried open her mouth.

“Mmm!” Adele was a natural “first kiss” thief. How could she even react like this while sleeping!? Originally, Xiao Ai was the one taking the initiative. But after being forcefully invaded…not only her mouth and tongue, but also her heart and body were completely captured.

W-What was this!? So powerful… She was going to…break!

Long after the deep kiss ended, Xiao Ai lay on Adele, limp and unable to escape, nor willing to leave. The end of the kiss had nothing to do with Xiao Ai’s will, but with Adele’s stopping. When she finally regained some strength, Xiao Ai quickly retreated to her own side of the bed and tucked Mama in. She spent the rest of the night blushing, reminiscing about the deep kiss that had shattered her worldview.

Until morning, when Adele was about to wake up, Xiao Ai pretended to wake up at the same time.

“Good morning, my little Xiao Ai~”

“…Good morning, Mama.”

“Your face is so red, are you feeling a little hot?” Adele innocently moved closer to Xiao Ai’s face.

Xiao Ai involuntarily covered her mouth, her eyes spinning like pinwheels.

“Eh! What’s with that reaction?” Adele asked curiously. Why did Xiao Ai look like she was afraid Adele would do something to her cherry lips? Really, how could that be? How could she possibly do anything to Xiao Ai’s soft, cherry-like lips…

But even as she said this, Adele suddenly wondered why the memory of last night’s dream suddenly surfaced in her mind. In the dream, Adele was tasting a sweet marshmallow…or rather, “devouring” it would be more appropriate. But what did marshmallows have to do with Xiao Ai?

Still, that dream felt so real. The only regret was that the “marshmallow” was a bit too delicate~

Chapter 316: That Was Close

Seraph suddenly felt Adele’s gaze upon her. She couldn’t say what she read in it, but it was obvious that Adele looked somewhat pitiful. A wronged expression, the kind where nothing had actually happened, yet the girl felt aggrieved and wanted to be coaxed. Such a spoiled brat. Many people would probably think that.

But what Seraph wanted to tell Adele was that when she made this expression, her pursed lips shimmered with a cool, delicate, downy light under the moonlight, making one want to kiss them, to suck on them. Like savoring a marshmallow, slowly enjoying its sweetness, letting it melt away.

But Seraph would only think, not speak. She was clumsy with words, and her eyes lacked the girl’s vibrancy, as if they could speak and sing.

“Even if that time comes, you can slack off, you can pretend you didn’t see anything.”

“Don’t hurt Xiao Ai…okay?” Adele was referring to Seraph considering Xiao Ai a heretic. And the “that time” she mentioned probably referred to the day the “Lord” returned to this world.

Seraph, a rather rigid and serious angel, heard such a request for the first time. But it felt unexpectedly good. At least much better than the outcome of “falling.” Seraph was still worried about how to balance the relationship between the God she worshipped and Adele. But with Adele’s words, she suddenly realized that she could indeed…in human terms, it should be called “outwardly compliant but inwardly opposed.” A clever way to offend neither side.

Seraph didn’t know whether there would be a day of exposure, nor did she want to think about it. She nodded to Adele.

“Okay.”

An angel who once didn’t even know how to lie was now going to deceive her God for the girl before her. Although it hadn’t happened yet, some people with a strong moral compass would believe that even thinking about it was a betrayal. Seraph hadn’t found any clues in her memories about whether God had such a moral compass. But she knew that the “Lord” abhorred fallen angels and would mercilessly obliterate them. However, angels were the “Lord’s” creations, so He could naturally obliterate them as He pleased.

What Seraph truly remembered all these years was her confusion about those fallen angels. She was puzzled as to why they didn’t flee, but instead turned their blades against the invincible God. What made them not even fear death? Over the long years, Seraph couldn’t understand. But after spending time with Adele, she vaguely grasped that feeling.

Hearing Seraph’s reply, Adele finally relaxed and smiled happily. Then, she suddenly covered Xiao Ai’s eyes, very gently. Xiao Ai tilted her head in confusion, not understanding why her mother did this, what was happening. But then, a slender shadow passed over Xiao Ai’s head. At the same time, Xiao Ai smelled a faint fragrance, fresh and natural, as if from the soaring heavens.

Above Xiao Ai, where she couldn’t see, Adele touched her lips, her smile blooming like a flower. It was a very ordinary gesture, but it made Seraph’s cheeks flush slightly. Then, she kissed the girl’s lips.

It was a pure kiss, without any other desire. Angels were inherently pure beings. As for Adele…she could also be pure and flawless occasionally. Only Xiao Ai, unable to read minds, was kept in the dark. But the precocious little girl vaguely sensed something. So her soft, pink lips drooped slightly.

However, when she was allowed to open her eyes and her mother’s hand moved away, Xiao Ai was surprised to find that the dangerous…silent angel sister had disappeared.

“Mama, my Mama!” She immediately murmured, as if declaring ownership. Adele just smiled. At this moment, she still had no idea what kind of little mama-con daughter she would unknowingly raise.

“Mama’s here~” Adele rubbed Xiao Ai’s cheek, which was almost identical to her own. It was just an affectionate gesture, not painful.

Just then, Adele couldn’t help but yawn. “It’s so late already.”

“Xiao Ai, sorry Mama can’t play with you anymore.”

“Mama needs to rest so she’ll have enough energy to do other things tomorrow.”

According to the rules Adele set for Xiao Ai, she could only read minds when they were alone. Otherwise, if other girls were present, Adele didn’t want Xiao Ai to read her active, inappropriate thoughts.

Xiao Ai readily agreed and obediently followed the rules. A child without a rebellious phase was so nice~ Or rather, even if Xiao Ai did have a rebellious phase, it probably wouldn’t be for a long time. By that time, it was uncertain whether Adele would still have the energy for flirting. Perhaps she would already be living happily with her entire harem.

Through mind-reading, although Xiao Ai hadn’t fully mastered human language, she could understand the meaning of every word Mama said. Therefore, her eyes suddenly lit up.

“Sleep…Xiao Ai, Mama, sleep!”

“Xiao Ai likes sleeping too, so let’s rest together.”

“Yay!”

“What’s ‘Yay’? Are you starting to make up your own words now? Giggle.”

“Since it’s vacation, I’ll be in charge of tutoring you in human language.”

“Xiao Ai is so smart, you’ll definitely learn quickly.”

“Mm! Xiao Ai, big smart!” She wanted to express that she possessed “big” smartness, the opposite of “small.” Meaning she was very smart and wouldn’t disappoint her mother. But the combination sounded rather amusing.

However, after laughing, Adele gently told Xiao Ai, “Big smart doesn’t mean what you think it means.”

“It’s actually the opposite~”

“Big smart means ‘silly’!”

“!” Xiao Ai’s eyes widened as if she had heard something unbelievable. Human language…was so strange! And she had just called herself silly in front of her mother…

Xiao Ai shyly burrowed into Adele’s arms, refusing to let the girl see her blushing cheeks. Until she felt her body suddenly lift into the air.

“Eep!” She let out a very cute, childish sound. Xiao Ai then realized that Mama had scooped her up and was walking up the stairs. This was a posture called a “princess carry.”

Xiao Ai, you’re my little princess~ Adele thought silently. Being read by the mind-reading Xiao Ai, the effect was no less than secretly eating an incredibly sweet candy, the aftertaste lingering sweetly.

High EQ flirting! Sweeten her up all night!

However, Adele really didn’t have any intention of deliberately flirting with her “daughter.” All she was thinking about now was getting into her soft, comfortable bed and having a good sleep. Tomorrow’s matters could wait until tomorrow.

Besides…was it an illusion? Why did Adele always feel like she had forgotten something? Something related to Seraph. This feeling even startled her awake in the middle of the night.

Adele finally remembered! The secret! No, not that the thing Adele remembered was a secret. But according to their agreement, Adele had told Seraph about Xiao Ai’s existence. So Seraph should also tell her a secret in return. That would be a fair exchange. But after a kiss, Seraph had fled in embarrassment, disappearing right in front of Adele. She didn’t remember…angels being so thin-skinned.

“Sigh…”

“I’ll have to settle this with Seraph another day!”

With that, Adele closed her eyes and went back to sleep. She always slept well. Even if there was an earthquake, Adele suspected she could sleep through it. There was no need to run from a small earthquake, and you couldn’t outrun a big one. In short, just give up! This is a fatalistic approach to earthquakes. Do not follow this advice.

But the moment the girl closed her eyes, she never imagined that Xiao Ai, “sleeping” soundly beside her, would suddenly open her eyes. The little girl’s breathing was slightly rapid. She was thinking, That was close…I thought Mama found out…

Chapter 315: Against the Deity

Seraph’s sudden loss of control frightened Adele greatly. Fortunately, it ended without incident. Not only was Xiao Ai unharmed, but Seraph’s consciousness also gradually returned. She also promised Adele that she wouldn’t lose control again.

“…I believe you.” The tear stains at the corners of Adele’s eyes hadn’t completely disappeared. She pouted her lips pitifully, looking very kissable. The next moment, she leaned against Seraph’s shoulder and gently bit the angel’s shoulder. The vampire girl’s fangs pierced Seraph’s skin. But Seraph only trembled slightly, neither struggling nor resisting.

If this was Adele’s way of venting, it was too light. Leaving only a pair of bite marks. But Adele really didn’t know how to punish the angel girl. So she could only instinctively vent her sadness by “biting.” Not that kind of biting!

As for Xiao Ai, at this moment, filled with concern for her mother, she slowly approached Adele, completely disregarding the fact that the angel Seraph before her might be a dangerous being.

“Mama…” she called softly, her teary-eyed appearance arousing pity. It had to be said that even Seraph, who had just felt the urge to eliminate the heretic, sincerely felt Xiao Ai’s cuteness at this moment. After all, she was a girl identical to Adele’s younger self. As long as one had some affection for Adele, no one could refuse Xiao Ai’s appearance, right?

It even made one fantasize, if she also conquered Xiao Ai, could she exclusively enjoy both Adele’s girl and…loli sentence? No, absolutely not! Stop those thoughts right now!

Their eyes met, and Xiao Ai was the first to shyly look away. It was understandable. Although Xiao Ai was very powerful in the Secret Realm, able to control the elements within, in the outside world, she was just a little fool with powerful magic she didn’t know how to use.

“Xiao Ai? It’s okay…”

“Don’t be afraid, Mama avenged you and bit sister hard!” Adele wiped the corners of her eyes with her sleeve, then revealed her small canine teeth, looking rather proud.

“…” Sister… A very common and ordinary term for humans, but for Seraph, it was a strange and intriguing title. So, she…could also be a sister? Just this title alone caused Seraph’s heart to waver.

Xiao Ai understood Adele’s words, or rather, she read Adele’s heart. So she gratefully threw herself into the girl’s arms. As for Seraph, she took this opportunity to change from her fallen position to sitting on the ground, expressionlessly watching the “mother and daughter.”

Then, she also apologized to Xiao Ai and introduced herself for the first time, no longer as impolite as before.

“I’m sorry, Xiao Ai, my name is Seraph.”

Xiao Ai glanced at Adele, hesitant and uneasy. She didn’t understand why Seraph suddenly felt such deep hostility towards her. She was just very afraid of Seraph at that time. But the girl before her was also Mama’s good friend… The little girl didn’t seem to fully understand the complex relationships like “lover,” “loved one,” “partner,” and so on. So everyone was a “friend.”

Adele gently stroked Xiao Ai’s head, encouraging her telepathically. Encouraged, Xiao Ai bit her lip and nervously called out the angel’s name.

“…Sara-hu?” Her language acquisition was now very fast, with only some pronunciation issues. Perhaps this was related to Xiao Ai not having completely passed her teething stage. Yes, Xiao Ai still had “teething.” If Adele noticed this, she could probably deduce that Xiao Ai hadn’t been born for long. Or another possibility: that within the Secret Realm, she had no concept of time and naturally wouldn’t age. Because she was created as a little girl, she remained that way. But after coming to the real world, her body naturally entered the realm of time and began to grow.

“Ph,” Seraph corrected softly. It seemed she couldn’t appreciate the cuteness of the little girl’s unclear pronunciation.

After calming down, Adele glanced at Seraph with slight coquettishness. Xiao Ai clutched her mother’s skirt tightly.

“Sa…Seraph.”

“Call her ‘Sister.’” Adele, seeing the possibility of Seraph and Xiao Ai getting along harmoniously, naturally spared no effort to bring them closer.

Xiao Ai blinked her pink eyes, identical to Adele’s but with less cunning and more innocence. Then she called out, “Sister…”

“…” Seraph couldn’t describe the feeling in her heart at that moment. But it certainly wasn’t bad. Just by looking at Seraph’s expression, Adele understood her current feelings. It was the tacit understanding that came with long-term companionship. Otherwise, if someone else looked at Seraph, they would probably think, Why does this person always have the same expression?

But even the same expression had subtle differences. Only those very familiar with her could discern them.

“It’s so great that you two can get along so peacefully.”

“But Seraph, can you explain to me…”

“Why did you lose control against Xiao Ai just now?” Adele wasn’t someone who liked to pry, but it concerned Xiao Ai’s safety. She felt she should find a way to get Seraph to explain clearly.

Seraph remained silent for a while. Finally, under Adele’s concerned gaze, she nodded. The girl breathed a sigh of relief, listening to the angel girl’s explanation. And the first sentence made her stunned.

“Xiao Ai…might be the creation of a false god.”

“To me, that’s a heresy that needs to be eliminated.” Seraph’s calm tone was laced with gravity, even carrying a faint scent of blood from ancient times.

Faith was a terrifying thing. Many massacres in human history could prove this. But that wasn’t the scariest part. The scariest thing was when the god of faith truly existed…

Thinking of this, Adele’s heart trembled. According to Seraph, it seemed that to protect her daughter, she might have to become enemies with Seraph’s so-called “Lord” in the future.

—For my daughter, I might even kill a god??

That was too much! She just wanted to raise a cute daughter normally!

More importantly, Adele suddenly became curious. If that time really came, would Seraph side with her, or with the “God” she worshipped?

Chapter 313: Exchanging Secrets

“Fine, don’t show me then, stingy!” Adele clutched her head, looking indignant. The “Profiling” ability, when used on people, was more like a mental connection. Seraph’s sudden disconnection reminded Adele of forcibly shutting down her computer when it froze. Although the computer seemed fine and could restart normally, who knew what was going on inside?

So Adele had reason to suspect that Seraph had damaged her precious brain. Therefore, she couldn’t care less and tearfully questioned the angel girl, “Seraph, you have to compensate me!”

“Waaah, if I become stupid, you’ll have to take care of me!”

“I’m easy to take care of…I don’t eat much, I’m just a bit of a homebody, I love buying games…N-No, why am I saying this!”

“Am I really becoming stupid!?”

“…” Seraph silently stared at the girl before her, thinking that she must have been overthinking. No matter how she looked at it, Adele was carefree. Such complicated matters couldn’t possibly be related to her.

But undeniably, Adele’s act of peeking into Seraph’s memories also made Seraph recall those ancient events that even she now found moving. Among them, one girl was almost the most crucial key figure. She was the strongest witch in history…or perhaps the first witch. She single-handedly orchestrated many falls, including the fall of the Archangel Lucifer, said to be created by the “Lord” in his own image. Lucifer was also the first angel to fall. Afterward, many angels had the idea of approaching that girl, and all of them fell without exception, becoming traitors to the heavenly kingdom.

Chacoco was one of them. Her real name was Maiyami. Angels far stronger than her died in the great war that marked the end of the Mythical Era. Lucifer was also taken back to the kingdom of God by the “Lord” as a sinner. What happened to Lucifer afterward wasn’t something Seraph could know. Lucifer never appeared again, so Seraph guessed she had been killed by the “Lord.”

Unexpectedly, Maiyami survived. She didn’t seal herself away like Seraph and other angels in the ancient temples built by humans to worship God, waiting for the “Lord’s” return after his departure. Instead, she used her long lifespan to play in the human world. Chacoco should be Maiyami’s most recent identity, a retired idol singer.

When she met her, Seraph was surprised to find that her first reaction wasn’t anger or concern for the endless feud between them, but rather a sense of melancholy and emotion. But the angel Seraph hid this well, not letting Maiyami discover it.

As for that girl’s ending, she and her city were destroyed by divine punishment. That marked the end of an entire mythical era. Actually, Seraph didn’t understand her, never understood her, only watching from afar, listening to other angels tell her stories and legends. But for some reason, Seraph vaguely saw her shadow in Adele.

It must be…an illusion. Because thinking of that girl, Seraph only felt a sense of unattainability. But looking at Adele before her, she only felt the urge to get closer to her.

“…Okay, I’ll take care of you.” Seraph promised the pouting Adele. Money meant nothing to an angel. Because it was originally something that didn’t exist, a consensus. Only when people truly believed a banknote could buy something, and the seller also believed it had the value to exchange for their goods, did it become money. Otherwise, it was just waste paper.

Seraph couldn’t create real money, but if it was waste paper, or older currencies like gold and silver…Seraph could give Adele as much as she wanted. She could easily search her memories and find the royal treasures buried underground after the destruction of many ancient kingdoms.

As for the time it would take to care for Adele, Seraph also had plenty of that. Although she wasn’t sure how long her lifespan was, taking care of a human, whose lifespan ranked as medium among various races, shouldn’t be a problem. No, Adele was also a half-blood vampire, so add a few more decades.

But that was insignificant, only a few dozen days for Seraph. In the past, angels had no fear of death itself. As for now, Seraph thought carefully and found that she didn’t want the thought of parting with Adele, of being separated by life and death, to enter her mind.

So Adele saw the angel suddenly shake her head vigorously. It was more strange than cute.

“What’s wrong, Seraph?”

“…Nothing.”

Despite saying nothing, Adele saw a trace of panic on Seraph’s face. She didn’t know if it was an illusion or something. But if it wasn’t, it would be quite interesting. Because it was on Seraph’s face. What happened? What surprised her so much?

But soon, Adele would tell the angel girl something even more surprising. The reason she told her was because, in Adele’s heart, Seraph was already someone she deeply trusted. She was always so unguarded with the girls she trusted.

“How about this, I’ll tell you one of my secrets!”

“But in return, Seraph has to tell me one of your secrets!” Adele proposed a trade.

Seraph tilted her head, seeming puzzled. But after a while, she agreed to the girl’s request. Because a strange emotion, a desire to understand Adele, was at work in her heart. Not just because Adele could peek into her distant memories with her “Profiling” ability, but also because the girl herself was worth caring about.

“Okay…I agree.”

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Chapter 314: Seraph’s Loss of Control

The secret Adele wanted to tell Seraph couldn’t really be hidden. As long as Seraph continued to observe Adele, she would eventually discover it. So, as a “secret,” it was rather unworthy of the name. It was practically a cunning trap laid by the girl to trick Seraph into revealing one of her secrets. But Seraph didn’t have the ability to read minds, so how could she see through Adele’s true intentions? Even if she did, with Seraph’s personality, she probably wouldn’t be angered. She would indifferently accept it and still fall into Adele’s trap.

“Then I’ll tell you!”

“This incredibly precious secret!” Adele said dramatically. Even Seraph, the emotionless angel girl whose face usually lacked expression, showed interest, her eyes flickering like faint stars in the silent night sky. Having stars was better than the previous boundless, deep blue.

Then, Adele took out the jade-like blood droplet, Xiao Ai’s transformed state, from her spatial ring. Although Xiao Ai herself couldn’t enter the spatial ring, she could be stored inside when transformed into a blood droplet. It was undeniably magical, reminding Adele of Schrödinger’s cat. You couldn’t be sure whether the cat was alive or dead, meaning it was in a superposition of both states. Just like Xiao Ai, she seemed to be in a certain superposition.

“Ta-da! This is the most powerful treasure of the Vampire Clan, and also my precious daughter!” Adele showed it to the angel girl.

“…Daughter? Does it refer to the human concept of a girl born with a spouse or lover?” Seraph was too rigid and serious! What was with this textbook definition!?

However, after blinking, Adele hesitantly nodded, then shook her head vigorously. Meaning, “daughter” did indeed have the meaning Seraph described, but “Xiao Ai” was special, not belonging to any of the aforementioned situations. Adele didn’t want to explain further, so she silently called Xiao Ai back to her usual form.

As expected, Xiao Ai complied, revealing her true form as a young girl before Seraph. Even more surprisingly, this little girl’s facial features were almost identical to Adele’s! Perhaps not as clever and cunning as Adele, but if you said she was Adele’s daughter, no one would doubt it!

“…” After seeing Xiao Ai, Seraph fell into an unprecedentedly long silence. She and Xiao Ai looked at each other, their eyes filled with appraisal. Gradually, Xiao Ai began to avoid Seraph’s seemingly emotionless gaze. She whimpered and hid behind her “mother” Adele, clutching her mother’s skirt tightly with her small hands. Her tiny body trembled slightly, as if Seraph before her was some terrifying monster…

“Seraph! You scared the child!” Adele expressed her displeasure angrily. Xiao Ai had been wronged in front of Seraph. She wouldn’t consider the complex possibilities, only feeling that Seraph’s silent staring could easily frighten a child.

“I don’t understand.” Seraph murmured in a daze. It was unclear whether she didn’t understand why Xiao Ai was scared of her, or…she didn’t understand Xiao Ai’s existence. Didn’t understand why “she” existed. Didn’t understand what “she” was. Like herself, a…”creation”?

Because Seraph felt a similar aura to her own on Xiao Ai. Not a scent, but a vague feeling. If asked for proof, Seraph couldn’t provide any. Seraph instinctively sensed that Xiao Ai might not exist in this known world, but was born from the unknown. Just like herself and all the angels. But logically, only the “Lord” whom Seraph worshipped, that once real God, could do this. But why would the “Lord” create Xiao Ai in Adele’s image? It was completely illogical.

But if it wasn’t the “Lord,” then who could have done such a thing? Another “God”? With Seraph’s faith, she couldn’t acknowledge the existence of another God. That could only be a “false god”!

Thinking of this, Seraph’s gaze towards Xiao Ai suddenly turned hostile. Because she felt that the creation of a false god should be eliminated. Memories and combat instincts from the ancient times, loyal to God, began to resurface in Seraph’s soul.

Adele watched as Seraph’s eyes gradually filled with hostility. And that hostility…was completely directed at her “daughter” Xiao Ai, whom she had sworn to protect and cherish. Even knowing the power gap between herself and Seraph, even knowing that she might not be able to stop the angel’s desire to “cleanse,” that it might lead to a terrible outcome, or even… Adele still called out Seraph’s name, trying to wake her up, and then threw herself at her without hesitation.

She pushed Seraph to the ground, gripping her wrists tightly, nose to nose, forehead to forehead.

“Don’t be like this…Seraph!”

“Please! Wake up, Seraph!”

“Please…”

The girl’s voice was weak and helpless, filled with sincere pleading. Her whole body trembled, her instincts triggering a defense mechanism against the intense, aggressive aura emanating from the angel. Her witch form manifested, a pair of pink membranous wings almost enveloping both her and Seraph, forming a nearly transparent cocoon. At the same time, Adele’s thin tail tightly wrapped around Seraph’s legs.

This couldn’t be called an attack. It was more like a moral defense. But there was no other way. The power disparity between Adele and Seraph was too great. Besides gambling on Seraph’s unwillingness to hurt her…what else could she stake everything on?

Xiao Ai’s eyes reddened, tears welling up. Although innocent and naive, unfamiliar with this world, and even with limited human language, she could only helplessly call out, “Mama…Mama…” Xiao Ai didn’t even know what she could do for her mother. This wasn’t the Secret Realm; she couldn’t control even a single speck of dust here. Perhaps, like First Snow, she possessed astonishingly powerful magic within her body, but the little girl couldn’t use it through magic. She could only watch helplessly as her mother struggled to protect her, standing there crying.

Fortunately, Adele’s luck was excellent…or perhaps it was the bond between her and Seraph that moved the nearly out-of-control angel girl. Seraph actually calmed down gradually in Adele’s embrace, abandoning the destructive desires from the ancient mythical era. Her eyes became unprecedentedly clear, like the night sky after a rain.

“…I’m sorry, Adele.”

“I worried you.”

Seraph was clumsy with words and couldn’t offer any explanation. But it allowed Adele to finally lower her worried heart.

“Waaah, Seraph!”

“You scared me to death!” The girl’s tears fell onto Seraph’s face one after another. The wet sensation made Seraph’s chest tighten. She didn’t understand why she felt this way. But according to human terms…could this be called “sadness”? Was she feeling “sad” because Adele was crying? Was she feeling distressed for her?

For an angel who shouldn’t have emotions, this was truly the most surprising thing, even more so than Xiao Ai’s existence.

“…I’m sorry.” She apologized sincerely again, thinking she must have lost her mind. The final battle of the Mythical Era had ended so many years ago. How could she still have that desire to kill heretics…?

But Seraph then sensitively realized, could this be a sign of the “Lord’s” imminent return? So, even after thousands of years, the “Lord’s” command still bound her, and its power was increasing?

But until the day the “Lord” truly returned, Seraph probably wouldn’t want to harm Xiao Ai. Because it would make Adele sad. But then, another problem was starkly presented before Seraph, leaving the angel’s brain, or rather her “processor,” almost unable to find an answer. That was…

If, at that time, the one who truly clashed with the “Lord” was Adele…what should she do?

The image of Lucifer resolutely falling from the sky, becoming a “Fallen Angel,” replayed continuously in Seraph’s mind…

Cha Keke is now Chacoco

Chapter 311: Profiling

Just as Adele’s imagination ran wild, Seraph proved with her actions that the girl’s fanciful thoughts…weren’t wrong at all! What Seraph wanted to do was indeed to incite Adele’s desire.

Thinking about it, it was clear that Seraph didn’t possess the typical societal concepts of chastity or modesty. In the era when angels were born, there weren’t as many rules created for social stability as there were today. Freedom was the hallmark of that time. Romantic in some ways, cruel in others.

Therefore, Seraph’s approach was always direct and pragmatic. But also extremely effective. Because only in this way could Adele recapture that feeling from before—that is, “to trace back to the scene where strong emotions occurred, to witness it firsthand, and even to experience it empathetically…”

Seraph also had a memory she wanted Adele to experience again: their first meeting. Seraph had helped Adele transform into a witch. It was an experience that was incredibly painful, yet also incredibly blissful for that frail body. During this transformation, Adele lost almost all reason, becoming a beast driven solely by desire.

Seraph was prepared to sacrifice a part of her life essence to create a new body if necessary. Yes, even though Seraph always casually told Adele, “This body was created for you to use and break as you please,” sounding like she didn’t care about this created vessel, in reality, it was equivalent to exercising the authority of “creating life” within her angelic space, a power originally only the Lord could wield. She would expend a significant amount of mental and life force for this. It was just that Adele had never known this until now.

But fortunately, the girl was always a classic example of someone tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Every time she said she would thoroughly “ravage” Seraph, when they went to the bathroom to clean up afterward, the marks Seraph bore were actually quite light. Seraph could easily repair them, and only with simple healing magic.

The silver-haired angel, without a word, slowly removed her clothes in front of Adele, revealing small but shapely breasts and a slender waist. Further down was the slightly concave…indescribable area.

Adele pretended to be shy, covering her face with her hands, her ears bright red. But through the gaps between her fingers, one could see her wide-open eyes. Adele didn’t even dare to blink, instead eagerly taking in the sight of Seraph’s body, that exquisite and wondrous creation.

Whether due to the cold air or something else, under Adele’s furtive gaze, Seraph’s breathing became unusually rapid. And as she exhaled shakily, a certain part of the girl instantly became flushed and erect.

“…”

Seraph looked puzzled by this change, tilting her head in a rather adorable way. Like a programmer baffled by a program suddenly running automatically. But this further fueled Adele’s imagination of this innocent and naive girl being unexpectedly alluring. The more innocent and pure Seraph acted, the more excited Adele became.

After a brief moment of confusion, Seraph gave up on trying to understand and turned to Adele, “Can…you suck it?”

“Like last time, bite it hard.”

“Honestly, I was surprised you didn’t bite it off last time…”

“Um! You mean…” Adele finally realized what Seraph wanted to do. She actually wanted her to relive the scene of her transformation into a witch, to experience that experience again. If she could do it, then the day Adele could freely use this witch’s ability…wouldn’t be far off.

It was conceivable that at that time, whether looking at an object or a person, Adele could trace back to the original scene through the smallest of clues, uncovering secrets and truths hidden or even buried in time. And all she would need might be an expression identical to that of the past, an unchanged gaze, or an object left behind.

For example, by touching a warrior’s sword, feeling the mottled rust and bloodstains, she could be transported back to that battlefield, experiencing the warrior’s fight. With luck, she might even witness their final moments. Or, for example, by touching a girl’s wet panties, she could experience that girl’s previous…ahem, let’s not mention that for now.

Although Adele was startled, she couldn’t deny that Seraph’s choice was very appealing. Because Adele’s memory of her transformation into a witch wasn’t very clear. Or rather, it was just a few fragmented images. After all, Adele at that time was no different from a beast driven by desire. She had vented on Seraph’s body, acting recklessly, doing many…rough things.

But as Seraph said, even in such a rough state, Adele hadn’t caused much damage to Seraph’s body. She hadn’t broken her arms or legs, turning her into something immobile that could only be…well, you get the idea. Perhaps it was because the girl’s nature was gentle. Although Seraph herself didn’t care much. Her goal at the time was simply to guide Adele’s transformation into a witch.

Just like now, she was equally happy to see Adele break through the limitations of a witch and become a new witch with the ability of “Profiling.” As for why it was called “Profiling” here, perhaps it was the best description, or perhaps it had something to do with the original author of the book?

“Let’s try it.” Seraph interrupted the girl’s blushing thoughts. She raised her small bottom, kneeling between Adele’s legs, and offered her small but exquisite breasts to the girl’s lips without hesitation.

“W-Whoa, t-this kind of thing…”

“Let me prepare…Let me…Ha, um…”

However, angels always had their own way. While Adele was still struggling to speak and stop her, Seraph seized the opportunity and pushed her…into Adele’s mouth. Then, the girl subconsciously began to suck and lick. Even Seraph, the human doll who could usually withstand a high degree of pleasure without breaking, couldn’t help but moan.

“Ah~”

Was this Adele…saying no with her mouth but yes with her body?

At the same time, as the intimate acts between Adele and Seraph intensified, reaching a point of excitement, a massive, intense memory flooded into Adele’s mind! Along with it came some flickering, fragmented small pieces… Perhaps, that wasn’t what Seraph wanted the girl to read?

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Chapter 312: The Fall

First, it was the memory of that night, the girl breaking out of her cocoon and transforming. Adele only had a vague impression. But for Seraph, it was an unforgettable event, even in her long angelic life.

Even now, Seraph couldn’t explain why a unique emotion suddenly arose within her emotionally barren heart the moment she met Adele that night. What aspect of Adele’s breathtaking presence captivated her, causing ripples to spread through her heart, which hadn’t stirred for over a thousand years?

It was for this reason that Seraph chose to reveal herself to Adele. And, unprecedentedly, she decided to guide Adele to become a witch. The angel accepted the sacrifices she made for this with indifference, without a care. She desperately wanted to understand everything about the being that stirred her emotions, namely, “Adele.”

Chacoco, the Fallen Angel…of course, she didn’t have that name in ancient times. Seraph didn’t need to mention her true name. But she had once said something to Seraph: “My fall began the moment I desired to understand that girl.”

What did that mean? Seraph vaguely grasped it, yet couldn’t truly understand. But in the moments of pleasure with Adele, besides indifferently observing the witch’s transformation, was there ever a fleeting moment where Seraph felt that falling like this might also be a good choice?

………………

Seraph’s bewildered feelings at that time, along with many other sensations—pleasure, pain—were all empathetically experienced by Adele at this moment. She also saw herself through Seraph’s perspective, her own charming, lust-filled face. She saw her own writhing body…

What was this…watching a super close-up, 3D surround, high-definition version of her own…activities? And she could even empathize with Seraph’s experience at the time. Wasn’t this ability a bit too strange!? Or was it that to become an exceptional witch, one must first have a deep and personal experience and understanding of human emotions, of the seven deadly sins?

Although Adele could comfort and understand herself with this explanation, she was still surprised by the “perverted” nature of witches. This was an experience that even a “hentai” like Adele found somewhat “perverted.”

Fortunately, Adele began to learn to perceive the surroundings and Seraph’s feelings from Seraph’s perspective, not just everything her own image presented to her. Using this method, she found that she could look for clues from that time. For instance, through Seraph’s peripheral vision, Adele noticed that the window in the room was open, certainly due to a certain kitten’s carelessness. Although First Snow could use short-range teleportation magic, under normal circumstances, she preferred jumping out the window and flying away with her wings.

Also, Seraph’s state of mind was unusually calm even in such an aroused state. If it were Adele, under her own fierce “offensive,” she would have already raised her hands in a V-sign, her eyes rolling slightly upward. This discovery made Adele a little discouraged. It was like working hard in the fields, while the girl beneath her said, “Ah, so good, I love it,” but was actually thinking, “When will this be over?” It was quite a mood killer.

Fortunately, through Adele’s continuous efforts and the development of her “Profiling” ability, she finally captured the moment when Seraph’s heart wavered, even wanting to succumb to the pleasure. Adele felt like she had eaten a piece of honey. This was her great victory! Hmph, even the coldest girl had a warm heart, meow~ And could be completely conquered~

But then, following Seraph’s perspective and thoughts, Adele captured other images from Seraph’s distant memories.

The first scene was of a sky-obscuring fire falling towards a city, a supreme deity attempting to subdue something with infinite power. The earth trembled, the sea reversed its flow, and countless races were displaced. Some tried to resist the deity, but they were ruthlessly slaughtered by angels. Those white wings and strange eyes together became one of the sources of fear for all races.

Adele shuddered. But for the angels at the time, this seemed like an ordinary event. Even Adele’s own perspective…was that of Seraph, one of the angels, bringing divine punishment to the world.

The second scene was the fall of an angel. An angel, already transformed into a breathtakingly beautiful human form, fell from the vast, high heavens like a swan with broken wings. During her descent, her six wings, with thousands of pure white feathers, were stained from the base with the filth representing all the sins of the world. She was completely banished from the heavenly kingdom of God. But for the woman, this wasn’t exile. It was her resolute departure.

Countless blinking eyes appeared in the sky. It was an extremely distorted and unsettling scene. Adele knew that countless angels were watching their compatriot, their former comrade, fall towards an unknown shore. And within their own hearts, an unknown emotion arose. Like Pandora’s Box being opened. Perhaps after that angel fell, more angels would continue to fall. Because their world no longer consisted solely of the duty to carry out God’s commands. Someone had blazed a new path for them.

Curiosity was the greatest original sin. Wasn’t it because of curiosity about the taste of the forbidden fruit that the ancestors of humanity were eternally banished from paradise? And now, even angels were tainted by a similar sin.

For some reason, God didn’t appear. Perhaps at this time, the angels’ “Lord,” that mysterious deity, had already vanished. He was unable to prevent the collapse of faith, the fall of angels.

As time passed, the angels disappeared one by one. How many remained in the human world today? No one could tell Adele the answer.

Then another fragmented image came. Adele became even more curious about Seraph’s past, so she focused her mind even more. However, at that moment, a sudden jolt, like an electric current, ran through her mind. Seraph actively severed the connection between herself and the girl, seemingly unwilling to let her continue watching.

In reality, Adele also let out a whimper and separated from Seraph. Both girls were disheveled, panting heavily. Adele clutched her forehead, her aggrieved expression inviting pity and comfort. Normally, Seraph might have been unable to resist comforting her. But at this moment, the angel, unusually departing from her usual calm demeanor, was panting heavily. She stared intently at Adele’s face, as if trying to see through her skin, wanting to know what kind of soul resided within her body.

Because Adele’s ability was far beyond Seraph’s expectations. In fact, most witches could only grasp partial memories and feelings related to an action or object. Only Adele was an exception, unique. She could actually peek into other memories of hers. And such distant memories. Her mental power was clearly weak, could she really withstand tracing back thousands of years? Such a vast amount of complex information was unbearable for ordinary people. Even long-lived races had various ways to periodically clear their memories to ensure their brains functioned normally.

Like elves, they would go to the holy spring in the Fairy Forest every once in a while to wash away their “worries.” In reality, it was a ritual to remove unimportant memories that wasted brain space. Or like Cat-Birds…they were a special case, pure of heart. To put it nicely, they were innocent; to put it less nicely, they were a little foolish. They ate, drank, slept, and were happy every day, never bothering to remember complicated things, so they hardly needed to clear their memories.

This caused them to mature much later than many other races. The one Adele raised was, to a certain extent, forced to mature by her…

Angels were a special race, created by God. So they could remember countless pieces of information. Adele, without these conditions…how could she do it? Or perhaps it wasn’t Adele who traced back those memories. Perhaps those fragments sought out Adele?

Such an absurd thought suddenly arose in Seraph’s mind. But it was impossible. Because Adele wasn’t a witness to those memories. She shouldn’t have resonated with the “Profiling” ability.

Chapter 310: A New Power

A cat’s learning ability was truly not to be underestimated. Although Adele didn’t think this was a change Headmistress Winona would approve of. However, Seraph seemed to understand the hint in Adele’s eyes, and said in her usual flat tone, “Yes, I am Adele’s…childhood friend.”

Hearing Seraph’s cooperation, Adele finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, angels weren’t inflexible. At least she would cooperate with her lies.

“Then…what are you…doing here looking for Adele?” First Snow then suppressed her wavering emotions, clutching Adele’s skirt and asking cautiously.

This was also what Adele wanted to know. Although Seraph was elusive, this was the first time she had actively sought her out and even forgotten to consider First Snow’s presence.

“Doing what?” Seraph murmured, a rare look of hesitation appearing on the angel’s face. It seemed that during her time with Adele, she had made considerable progress, at least learning what to say and what not to say in front of others. Therefore, after a moment of thought, she responded in a cold voice, “I want to talk to Adele alone.”

Adele pointed to herself in surprise. First Snow glanced at Sister Adele with pleading eyes. At this moment, it was Adele’s turn to make a decision. Whether to continue refreshing First Snow’s affection meter, or turn to Seraph’s embrace. Wait, that wasn’t the right way to put it!

But Seraph’s meaning was clear; the person she was waiting for and eager to find was Adele. First Snow’s presence beside the girl was entirely an improbable accident. And the content she wanted to tell Adele was probably not something First Snow at this stage could hear.

After a moment of consideration, Adele decided to trust Seraph. She thought that the always-serious angel wouldn’t seek her out for something trivial. If it wasn’t a small matter, then it was a big matter related to herself. Therefore, she suddenly took First Snow’s hand and walked with her towards the dorm door.

Under the moonlight, Adele apologized profusely to First Snow, whose cute, soft ears drooped. Fortunately, First Snow wasn’t the kind of girl who selfishly prioritized her own feelings. She cared more about Adele’s feelings and thoughts. Although undeniably curious about the relationship and intimacy between Sister Adele and the girl who claimed to be her childhood friend, since Sister Adele had said so…

“I-I’m fine, meow, Sister Adele.”

“And it’s really late today, I think…”

First Snow’s eyes flickered, clearly wavering. But in the end, the girl bit her small fangs, firming her resolve to prioritize Sister Adele’s feelings.

“If I don’t go back, Xiao Wei might worry, meow!”

“So…goodbye, Sister Adele!”

Adele’s expression softened. She reached out and gently stroked the soft ears on top of First Snow’s head, continuing until they perked up naturally, no longer drooping sadly. Only then, in a silent, intimate atmosphere, did she kiss First Snow goodbye under the moonlight.

The little cat-girl’s lips were as sweet as ever. First Snow was a little shy, but she noticed Seraph’s gaze from the half-open door of the room. Therefore, the joy in her heart surpassed her shyness, causing her to immerse herself in the kiss more deeply.

Seeing First Snow’s slight greediness, Adele didn’t refuse but gently responded. This made their goodbye kiss a little longer. But finally, First Snow waved her small, white hand and bid Adele a brief farewell.

Adele watched until her figure disappeared from sight, then reluctantly returned to her dorm.

Seraph remained exactly where she had been, like an exquisite doll that wouldn’t activate without its owner, staring at Adele’s face with her deep, ocean-blue eyes. Then…as expected, she became the target of the girl’s private “venting.” Adele reached out and pinched and pulled both sides of Seraph’s cheeks.

“Stupid Seraph!”

“I told you angels have to hide themselves, how could you be seen by anyone other than me!”

“Pinch, pinch!”

The feel was quite nice, though. Full of collagen, firm and elastic. More importantly, Seraph didn’t care if Adele would break her. Or rather, even if Adele did break her, she could use her mastery over matter to recreate herself for Adele’s “use.”

However, there was a prerequisite. That was, she had to be in her own angelic space to accomplish this.

After a while, Adele, tired of pinching, picked up the lightweight Seraph and sat down on the living room sofa. Then, while kneading the girl’s body, she asked, “Tell me, what is it?”

Although Seraph rarely showed expressions, she still had all the necessary physical reactions. Especially this body, specifically made for Adele…a veritable human “sex doll.” So, with the girl’s caresses, it didn’t take long for Seraph to blush, a light, petal-like pink appearing on her body as well. And in a more private area…a wet feeling spread. Her expressionless face was full of spring-tide-like reactions.

The small, silver-haired girl panted slightly. “Adele’s…power has grown stronger.”

“Is that a compliment? It feels weird coming from you.” After all, Adele was the lewd witch who wielded the Original Sin of Lust. So praising her for becoming stronger, from another perspective, meant praising her lewdness. Plus, praising her for becoming more skilled at toying with girls…

Seraph struggled against the pleasant sensations Adele was giving her and continued, “You have gained a new power, haven’t you noticed, Adele?”

“New power?”

At Seraph’s mention, Adele suddenly remembered. When she and First Snow reconciled, while looking at First Snow’s face, some scenes she had never seen before suddenly appeared in her mind. It was First Snow alone in Adele’s dorm before she returned, looking aggrieved and lonely. At that moment, Adele experienced everything First Snow had felt. She understood First Snow’s feelings and naturally wouldn’t be angry at the little cat-girl for her later, small revenge.

But Adele hadn’t paid much attention to this, thinking it was just her imagination based on First Snow’s description. But now, recalling it after hearing Seraph’s words, Adele suddenly realized. There was no way imagination could be so real!

“To trace back to the scene where strong emotions occurred, to witness it firsthand, and even to experience it empathetically…”

“This is also one of the abilities of a witch.”

And it was a realm that Adele shouldn’t be able to reach with her current power. But Adele had done it. This made Seraph feel even more…that the choice she made…was correct.

“But I haven’t learned how to use it freely yet…I don’t understand.” Adele said honestly.

Seraph then used a little force to free herself from the girl’s embrace, sitting directly between Adele’s legs and looking directly into her eyes. Their eyes met, and Adele, the “bully,” felt her mind slightly wander.

The angel said in her usual tone, “It’s okay, I’ll help you.”

But because of Seraph’s position, Adele couldn’t help but have some rather suggestive thoughts about this “help.”

Chapter 309: An Angelic Shuraba

Adele often felt like she was living in a perpetual golden autumn harvest. She seemingly no longer needed to strive or scheme for anything. Abundant resources and girls awaited her enjoyment and affection. Therefore, the night with the kitten wasn’t destined to be overly intense. After all, they had just had a major ahem session after waking up in the evening. Adele’s constitution was excellent; she felt almost no fatigue. But First Snow clearly seemed a bit dehydrated; she had gulped down a whole glass of water afterward. While they were strolling through the streets, she cutely nibbled on her drink’s straw. Still, if First Snow needed more, Adele would certainly cater to her.

Originally, that was Adele’s thought. But when she led First Snow, whose belly was now full (from the street food), back to her dorm, she pushed open the door to find a silver-haired girl in the shadows. The girl was staring at her with seemingly emotionless blue eyes. She appeared to have been waiting for a long time.

The girl’s name was Seraph. If she hadn’t made eye contact, most people would have mistaken her for an exquisitely crafted android doll, a toy Adele had bought…for those purposes. But her true identity was that of a legendary “Angel.” A terrifying being that needed to be contained. At least, before becoming familiar with them, Adele always held them in awe. But with Seraph by her side, she’d become somewhat…well, presumptuous.

Adele, utterly surprised, met the angel’s gaze and instinctively called out her name, “Seraph!?”

As far as she knew, the angel Seraph always hid herself in a hidden space, silently observing the world, peeking into Adele’s life. Thankfully, Adele had a carefree and insensitive personality; otherwise, constantly thinking about being watched would probably give her insomnia. But not only did Adele sleep well, her sleeping positions were also quite…

It was worth mentioning that this hidden space was the angel’s exclusive domain, probably similar to a witch’s “Witch Domain.” However, a Witch Domain had greater limitations, existing only in the spiritual world and being difficult to use against someone on guard. An angel’s domain, on the other hand, was a space that truly existed within the seams of this world. What an angel could do within her own space…no one knew. Perhaps, they were gods within their own spaces?

But now, why would Seraph actively leave her hidden space and appear before her? And if Adele remembered correctly, this should also be the first time Seraph had appeared before anyone other than herself, right? Meaning, First Snow. Why? This became Adele’s biggest question.

First Snow, also bewildered, released the straw from her lips and looked at the white-haired girl in surprise. The kitten’s tail, usually unfurled and visible since entering the school, now drooped. A natural, cautious posture when facing the unknown. However, despite her wariness, First Snow didn’t sense even a trace of hostility from the angel Seraph. Otherwise, her reaction would have been more intense, possibly using all her amateur fighting skills to protect Adele.

Hearing Adele’s call, Seraph blinked. Then, she calmly replied, “Adele, you’re back.”

Seraph showed no awareness of her own angelic identity being revealed to someone other than Adele. And her “you’re back,” did it refer to Adele returning to the dorm from the street food stalls, or Adele returning to school from the vampire capital? Regardless, Adele simply nodded slightly.

“Yes, I’m back…”

At this point, she decided against asking Seraph if there would be any repercussions from appearing before First Snow. The girl could only bite the bullet and introduce the two girls to each other, both appearing as white-haired lolis but with vastly different natures.

First Snow, with a shy and nervous expression, hid her small body behind Adele, looking at Seraph, this person who suddenly appeared in her and Sister Adele’s “love nest,” with wary and puzzled eyes.

“Sister Adele…who is she?”

First Snow racked her brains but couldn’t recall ever seeing such a girl beside Sister Adele. There was a sister named “Sharon,” but her white hair wasn’t so long, nor so bright. Besides, Sharon’s eyes were light gold, different from Seraph’s deep, greyish-blue eyes.

“She…she…her name is Seraph, and she’s…my childhood friend!”

“?”

“?”

Now, not only First Snow, but even Seraph tilted her head in confusion. Adele looked at Seraph with a slightly aggrieved and dissatisfied expression. I’m doing this to protect you! she thought. Seraph, don’t you know your angelic identity can’t be discovered!? Especially not by First Snow, who’s so close to Headmistress Winona.

Because of the incident caused by Senior Li Lige, not only Li Lige, but Seraph had also become a wanted target of the Abnormal Ability Enforcement Bureau. Or rather, Seraph was an SSS-level wanted target, the highest danger level. Even Headmistress Winona had been temporarily tasked with searching for the angel. It was just that no one had found any trace of the angel afterward. Therefore, even though the warrant was still valid, as time passed, fewer and fewer enforcers were specifically searching for angels.

But not now! Seraph, don’t you know it’s dangerous if you’re discovered!?

Adele thought Seraph should understand this. Otherwise, why would she always come to find Adele only when she was alone? But now…Adele had some doubts about whether Seraph had such common sense. Or did she consider First Snow a pet, so it didn’t matter?

Adele’s worries weren’t understood. Seraph didn’t care. And First Snow was almost stunned into unconsciousness by the term Adele used.

“Childhood friend…or a destined encounter…Meow!”

First Snow felt her vision darkening. Probably after Adele taught her how to use a computer, First Snow, imitating Adele’s behavior, gradually became a homebody. Not only did she play games, but she also picked up the habit of watching anime! And clearly, the anime First Snow had been watching recently was undoubtedly about school romance! She also began to recognize some terms from otaku culture, like childhood friend, destined encounter, tsundere, yandere, and so on. Uh…that last one, just watch it, don’t learn it, First Snow!

So First Snow understood that a childhood friend often had an advantage in a romantic relationship, depending on whether the childhood friend could grasp it. If they were always oblivious, they could only end up as the losing dog, having their loved one snatched away by a destined girlfriend.

But what if…the girl was both a childhood friend and a destined girlfriend, meow! Wouldn’t that be invincible, meow!

That’s why First Snow’s face paled at this moment. She felt like she was about to lose in this shuraba.(Shura Field)

Adele: Did you even learn the word “shuraba” too!?

Chapter 308: A Lover’s Way

Adele finally got what she had been hoping for.

When she woke up, a small cat was by her side, mewing softly and licking her.

At this moment, Adele felt neither moved nor inclined to scold First Snow.

Her true feeling was simply heartache.

Clearly, in this misunderstanding, there were no real winners.

But thankfully, there were no real losers either.

First Snow finally confessed everything to her and came to her side.

And because of that sudden “feeling,” Adele understood First Snow’s feelings at the time.

Punish First Snow for her mischief? Adele couldn’t bear it.

All she could think about was how to revitalize First Snow’s spirits and bring back her smile.

Perhaps words could achieve this.

But that was too troublesome.

Too much waiting.

So Adele chose a kiss.

A welcoming kiss.

Simple, direct, gentle, and effective.

The girl’s lips first met First Snow’s little tongue.

It was a truly unfair experience.

Adele could feel the soft barbs on First Snow’s tongue.

Scraping against her, whether it was her skin, lips, or tongue.

It wasn’t painful.

Instead, it became a playful tease.

The moment Adele kissed her, First Snow started to whimper and cry.

Not because of Adele’s current actions—the sudden forceful kiss, pushing her down and pinning her beneath her.

It looked like a forceful act driven by primal instinct.

But simply because First Snow was too happy.

Tears of joy, perhaps, described the situation best.

“Ade…wu…Adele…Sister~”

“I…li…like you so much, meow!”

And First Snow seemed to have become more proficient, or perhaps she had been looking forward to this for a long time.

She wrapped her arms around the girl’s neck.

Using the pauses between kisses to breathe, she intermittently expressed her feelings for Adele.

So many days of longing were concentrated in this kiss, this embrace.

It made her tremble with excitement.

Soon, both Adele and First Snow were no longer satisfied with just this.

They began to demand more from each other, and offer more to each other.

This was undoubtedly a night to remember.

Not only was it the first day since Adele’s return to campus from distant Twilight City.

But also because the love between Adele and First Snow…

Finally, it was no longer like a big sister’s preference and pampering, enticement and guidance for a little sister.

But the release and possession of lovers.

Adele was fortunate enough to be the one to open the door to First Snow’s adolescence.

And tonight, she undoubtedly led her to a more important juncture, a brand new milestone in adolescence.

She let her thoroughly and deeply understand love.

No longer just dependence and attachment to a big sister.

Or a pet’s care and loyalty to its owner.

What followed was a long period of emotional release.

Adele had just rested and was at her peak both mentally and physically.

As for First Snow…

The little thing had been lonely for a long time.

Wouldn’t she take this opportunity to vent and enjoy herself?

Their outward behavior completely contradicted their inner feelings.

But First Snow didn’t care at all.

Even being called a “little lewd kitty” didn’t matter.

The important thing… was always only Sister Adele.

“Wu! Tail…tail…”

“If you keep touching there… First Snow will… will become strange, meow!”

“Ha…ha… Is First Snow not strange now~?”

“But it’s okay, the stranger First Snow is, the more I like it.”

“Really…really, meow?”

Adele answered this question with her fingertips.

The delicate kitty beneath her immediately let out only comfortable whimpers, as if unable to speak.

The girl and the cat-girl continued until around eight or nine in the evening.

First Snow finally couldn’t take it anymore, the little thing softly and sweetly nestled in Adele’s arms.

Her mouth murmuring, “Already full…full, meow…”

Adele finally let her go.

Of course, hunger also played a part.

So afterward, the two briefly cleaned up in the bathroom, changed into their usual clothes, and unashamedly left the school hand-in-hand, heading off-campus.

Even during the holidays, there were still students on campus, or girls like Adele who had just returned to their dormitories.

So when they noticed the intimate relationship between Adele and First Snow, they all showed expressions of surprise and envy.

This was the first time First Snow experienced the so-called way lovers interacted.

Before this, she was just a cute kitty.

Staying at Adele’s house all day, like a younger sister or a pet.

Occasionally like a lover, but only for a fleeting moment.

Only now did First Snow truly feel that the relationship between her and Sister Adele…

Had undergone a substantial change and evolution.

The silver-haired cat-girl unconsciously tightened her grip on Adele’s hand.

Adele gently responded, feeling the slight dampness in her palm.

The kitten seemed nervous.

But her shy appearance was very cute.

Appetizing in every sense of the word.

“I-If Xiao Wei finds out, Sister Adele, what will we do?”

First Snow suddenly asked.

Adele responded confidently.

“Finds out?”

“Hmph, so what if she finds out? I’ll not only hold your hand, I’ll kiss you in front of her!”

“It’s vacation now, she can’t control our impure same-sex…relationship!”

“Meow! S-So embarrassing, meow…”

Despite her words, First Snow felt Sister Adele’s courage as she imagined that scene.

This caused her, despite being much stronger than Adele, to admire Sister Adele from the bottom of her heart.

In reality, many women are briefly blinded by love, seeing their partner as omnipotent and worshipping them.

Some people, for this reason, become disappointed when they later discover that their partner is not as amazing as they imagined, causing their feelings to fade.

But First Snow wouldn’t.

And Adele certainly wouldn’t.

Because she believed that her future would be very, very strong.

At least, she had to become a woman worthy of her wings~

Soon, the two hand-in-hand arrived at a bustling commercial street outside the school.

First Snow had hidden her cat ears and tail.

So she looked like a stunningly beautiful foreign exchange student.

As for Adele, despite having a Western name, she still had the appearance of an Easterner.

People saw them as the typical example of “Eastern girl easily snags foreign girl.”

Truly enviable.

“What do you want to eat? This meal is on me!”

Adele said magnanimously.

She was rich, although much of it came from the contributions of other girls.

But even without that, Adele could still use her vampire student subsidy to treat First Snow to a good meal.

First Snow had a typical cat’s stomach, eating small portions frequently, and loved snacks and small desserts.

And so, she quickly spotted a small stall selling teppanyaki squid.

“This, this, give me five skewers of each, boss!”

Adele ordered squid tentacles and squid meat.

To save room for other delicious treats, she didn’t order much.

First Snow had a stomach that could handle raw food, so just looking at the live squid in the tank, meant to show the freshness of the goods, made her mouth water.

But Adele certainly wouldn’t dare let her eat it raw.

So she quickly diverted First Snow’s attention with some small yellow croaker fish.

Soon, after strolling around, they were laden with all sorts of snacks and two cups of inexpensive but delicious drinks.

Night had also deepened.

As expected, it was First Snow’s curfew time.

Restricted by Headmistress Winona, she had to return to the home she shared with Xiao Wei by eleven o’clock at the latest every night.

Otherwise, she was a bad kitty, meow.

But First Snow’s expression seemed to have a hint of feigned innocence.

Clearly, she didn’t want to part with Adele so soon.

Adele had just boasted in front of First Snow, saying that even if she ran into Headmistress Winona, she would dare to kiss First Snow in front of her.

So the girl definitely couldn’t back down.

Otherwise, she would lose face in front of First Snow!

So Adele gritted her teeth.

Thinking that it would only be a matter of writing a self-criticism later, she suddenly wrapped her arms around First Snow’s waist.

“First Snow… It’s a bit late today.”

“Why don’t you just stay in my dorm tonight?”

First Snow’s cheeks flushed slightly as she sipped the drink in her small hand, her gaze drifting to the neon lights, reflecting bright and colorful hues.

She murmured in response.

“…Okay.”

Chapter 307: Licking Away the Tears

When Adele woke up again, it was the dimmest hour of dusk.

To be precise, it wasn’t quite waking up.

The dim and quiet surroundings, coupled with her own disorientation, made her think she was still in a meaningless dream.

But soon, a faint light flickered in her slightly opened eyes.

Even this small spark was enough to enhance the girl’s already bright and delicate features.

Adele was a girl suited for sunshine; anyone would think so. But some people were suited for the cold moonlight, like Hermione, like Edith… and First Snow.

She saw First Snow curled up in her arms, in cat form. Her soft body rose and fell gently with each breath, her whiskers and fluffy outline shimmering in the faint moonlight, along with those golden wings Adele often joked about roasting and eating. This was what lit up Adele’s eyes.

So, I should dream of First Snow. This bad cat doesn’t even miss me… but I miss her. You dream what you think about during the day, the old saying went.

Thinking of this, Adele felt pathetic, not in a derogatory sense, but in a self-deprecating way, like she had sold herself short. She had given her heart away so easily; how could she not be considered cheap?

Adele sniffled, a mix of emotions welling up in her heart, like a spilled spice rack. But even so, because she thought this was a dream, Adele instinctively reached out and held First Snow tighter. If this were reality, she would definitely sulk for a long time, making First Snow realize her mistake. But now, without any other thoughts, not wanting to play any mind games, she just wanted to hold First Snow close, to do what she had been wanting to do since she decided to return to school: “Pet the cat.” But back then, Adele could proudly and boastfully declare, “First Snow is my cat, what headmaster, I don’t understand!” And now, even her petting was cautious, as if touching something precious and unattainable.

Suddenly, a pair of bright eyes opened slowly, meeting Adele’s.

First Snow’s eyes were filled with wavering and trembling.

Adele just looked at her, without much expression or reaction.

She wouldn’t be angry at First Snow in a dream.

The First Snow in her dreams was still that pure and flawless little kitten, not the kind of bad girl who would treat her like a toy… and throw her away when bored.

But then Adele thought,

Even if First Snow is a bad girl, so what? I still like her very much…

She wanted to see First Snow resting beside her, her belly exposed cutely under the warm, gentle sunlight.

She wanted to suddenly feel a light weight on her legs while playing games, then, one person and one cat, conquering everything together.

Thinking this, Adele habitually stroked First Snow’s back, hearing a sensitive meow from the little cat.

First Snow’s back was always her sensitive spot; Adele often teased her. Or perhaps it wasn’t teasing, but just a kind of fun.

First Snow’s eyes suddenly glistened with tears. Then, she raised her soft little paws and crawled towards Adele’s face.

From Adele’s perspective, it was a fluffy cat head nudging her face, making her vaguely feel like a mouse caught by a cat, being slowly approached.

First Snow, are you going to eat me? Adele wondered randomly.

But with a brush-like sensation on her cheek, Adele’s mind suddenly cleared.

This was First Snow licking her… And the sensation was too real.

A cat’s tongue had barbs, and it seemed griffins were no exception.

These soft barbs weren’t exactly comfortable, but they definitely weren’t unpleasant either.

Wait—

Shouldn’t the First Snow before her be the kitten from her dream!? It was fine for her to lick Adele, because that was exactly what Adele wanted.

She had been looking forward to it, looking forward to First Snow appearing beside her after she woke up, meowing softly, rubbing her wet nose against her cheek, licking her with her little tongue… of course not licking strange places! Cheeks, hair, and so on were all acceptable. Finally, purring with her throat.

That was a sign of a happy cat.

And now, all of this was happening before her. And as time passed, the sensations became even clearer. Adele’s eyes, initially hazy, gradually widened. It was as if she had thought of something unbelievable. But rather than unbelievable, it was exactly what Adele had been hoping for.

“…Is that you, First Snow?”

It was a reunion after a long separation. But in reality, it was a meaningless question.

But it was this meaningless question that made First Snow meow with a hoarse voice.

The next moment, First Snow’s cat form emitted a soft, golden light that completely enveloped her. The light wasn’t dazzling, but it still made Adele, who had just woken up, close her eyes. But then, the light in her retina dimmed, meaning the light had disappeared.

Adele opened her eyes, and what she saw was First Snow, now in her girl form, with fluffy cat ears and a tail.

“Cute” wasn’t enough to describe the little catgirl; she was the embodiment of “moe.”

In the past, Adele would have cheered and shouted, “Beastgirls are the best!”

But now, her expression could only be described as otherworldly.

She had finally seen First Snow again. But in this kind of situation. And First Snow’s teary eyes

… Did I do something wrong…?

Adele, not yet fully recovered, only felt a soft and warm body falling into her arms, and the soft sobs, incredibly moving and pitiful.

“Waaah, meow… Adele…”

“First Snow was… wrong, meow…”

“I’m sorry!”

At this moment, no matter how much dissatisfaction and resentment Adele had, they all vanished in the face of the pitiful little First Snow.

This was the first time First Snow had cried so hard, so sadly.

But that sadness stemmed from self-blame.

Especially when Adele still embraced her warmly, First Snow finally couldn’t bear the pressure in her heart.

Crying, she confessed everything to Adele.

How she had missed Adele so much, how she came to Adele’s room every day, waiting for her to come home.

Because Adele had been gone for too long, she got angry and willfully used magic to restore the room she had messed up to its original state.

But this resulted in Adele’s sadness…

This was the root cause of First Snow’s emotional breakdown.

She had overestimated her own “cruelty.”

When she saw Adele experiencing the loneliness and feeling of betrayal she had intended, First Snow’s heart wasn’t filled with satisfaction, but with a suffocating feeling, like an invisible hand gripping her throat, making her want to shout, No! Stop!

But things didn’t go as First Snow wished. Just like how her body was frozen in place, her mind was already filled with regret.

Even if that was what she had experienced… it didn’t mean… she was willing to let Adele experience it.

So, she confessed everything, repenting to Adele.

As for what kind of punishment she would receive from Adele, she didn’t care anymore.

Even if Adele hated her… although this possibility was very low, Adele couldn’t possibly hate First Snow.

But First Snow had already made up her mind to make amends this time, on her own initiative.

“…” Adele quietly listened to the little catgirl’s often incoherent and tearful explanation, roughly understanding what had happened here.

An almost “profiling” ability emerged in her mind.

It was a still yet dynamic image. Still, referring to Adele’s room.

The messy sheets, the knocked-over can of cat food, the cat paw prints on the floor, the dent on the chair in front of the computer desk where a cute creature had slept, and the tear stains on the pillow and sheets.

Then, the only moving creature in this quiet environment: the little catgirl curled up on the white sheets, clutching the last bit of warmth in her hands, trembling and sobbing. She could only rely on this method, relying on absorbing Adele’s scent, to temporarily alleviate the emptiness caused by longing.

Adele vaguely felt a connection with First Snow at that moment, empathizing with her.

Such overwhelming sadness and care… made tears stream down Adele’s face.

Seeing this, First Snow panicked and worried. But she was clumsy with words, not knowing how to comfort Adele, not knowing why Adele was suddenly crying.

Perhaps she’s angry at me?

Thinking of this, First Snow’s small chest heaved. She sniffled, wiping away her tears with the back of her hand.

Then she slowly crawled forward, wanting to make amends in her own way.

She gently licked Adele’s cheek with her little tongue, carefully… wanting to lick away the tears…