I've already said this isn't a life simulator!

Calories? What are calories? As long as it tastes good, that's all that matters!

"Eden has become quite skilled!"

"Humph~?"

Eden snorted a few times, and seeing Xi Wang's outstretched hand, he angrily took the remaining cotton candy into his arms.

"I won't give it to you..."

"Please, I really want to eat it, just one is fine with me~"

"Mine, all of them are mine!"

"Please, Eden..."

"You beg me~"

"Please, Eden, I'll do anything!"

"really?"

"real."

"Humph~?"

Eden narrowed his eyes with a smug look, as if his scheme had succeeded.

"That……"

Eden propped his face up with one hand and held a string of roasted marshmallows in the other, gently waving it in front of Xi Wang to attract her attention. Then, just as Xi Wang was about to reach for it, he pulled it back to prevent her from touching it.

"Can you close your eyes for a moment?"

"I won't be fooled a second time by the same trick, okay?"

Although she said that, Xi Wang still closed her eyes and waited quietly.

Vision dimmed, but other senses became heightened... I could hear the sound of rain pattering on the awning, the soft rustling of leaves falling on the leaves; the cacophony of rain drowned out many other sounds, and the dampness masked out many other smells.

But... Xi Wang could still feel and hear the soft creaking of the chair as Eden stood up, hear her approaching footsteps, and smell the faint scent of wine on Eden's body.

She lightly touched his shoulder with her fingertips, gently pushing Xi Wang's body backward to lean against the back of the chair. She then gently moved his arm away, making room for him in her arms. Slowly, she could feel him sit down, wrapping his arms around his neck.

squeak-

A slight creak came from the seat beneath them, but no one paid any attention at the moment.

A warm breath, carrying a slight scent of alcohol, approached, and a soft sensation came from my chest... Then, I felt her lips press against mine.

It was sweet, with a hint of the wine she had just drunk and a touch of cotton candy flavor.

Soft, like her body, and like the way she looked into her own eyes.

So he gently embraced her, tenderly, softly responding to her... but she seemed to be sulking, pressing her weight forward as if trying to take the initiative.

He looked at the slightly amused look in her eyes, but he wasn't annoyed; he simply let her be.

The rain continues to fall, its noise drowning out many other sounds, yet unable to muffle the beating of our hearts.

The night wind is still blowing, chilling the surroundings and taking away the warmth left by dusk, but it cannot take away the warmth between us.

The love in their eyes was almost overflowing, like water bursting from a dam.

Squeak—Bang!

The chair beneath them finally gave way under the weight and snapped with a sickening crack. Xi Wang and Eden fell to the ground because of their subtle movements.

The sudden turn of events made Xi Wang instinctively grab Eden's arms to steady her, thus preventing them from bumping into each other and accidentally biting each other's teeth or tongues.

"…………"x2

"Haha..." x2

The two remained silent for a moment, one above the other, before bursting into laughter.

"Eden has finally gained weight~ Even the chair can't support your weight anymore, huh?"

"Will I bite you? I'm not fat! Feel me if you don't believe me!"

"Hmm...hmm...it seems like there really isn't any?"

"Of course~ And even if you gain weight, it'll be because of you, so you'd better take full responsibility~"

"Okay~"

Xi Wang smiled and nodded in agreement.

"But it seems the problem is with the chair. I'll have to talk to the two managers about it when we get back; the chair just suddenly broke down..."

"Yes, it almost led to some serious accidents."

Eden responded with a smile, then gently moved closer and nestled against Xi Wang's chest, listening to his heartbeat.

"Wasn't this cotton candy delicious?"

"Ah."

"So... there will be more in the future, right?"

"That would be wonderful!"

"Humph~?"

Eden hummed a few times with pleasure, shifted her body slightly upward, and the tips of her wine-red hair gently brushed against Xi Wang's chin and neck to show her intimacy.

Her jade-like fingertips moved along his forearm, slowly, little by little, touching his wrist, stroking his palm, overlapping and intersecting with his fingertips, and finally... interlocking.

This time, unusually, they didn't sing, but let silence permeate the space between them, along with the love in their hearts.

slam-la-

The sound of the rain grew increasingly noisy, as if it reflected the joy in each other's hearts.

The rain fell harder and harder, as if it were the overflowing love between them.

Chapter 42 Memories Like Water (4367)

"Humph~?"

"Humph~?"

It was Xiwang and Eden's cheerful humming.

Now, they've reached the last stop on their journey—the seaside.

It was here that the relationship between the two became noticeably closer, and it was here that they silently confirmed their interesting and unique romance.

They vividly remembered the time they spent together on the sightseeing boat, singing in the comfortable sea breeze, and playing with the orcas in the azure waters... Xi Wang even jokingly named one of the orcas "Skati".

They still remember walking together on the beach, strolling under the waves, and leaning on each other at dusk.

They left behind so many memories here, which is why Eden chose this place as the last stop on their journey... Yes, this journey was arranged by Eden.

This is not hard to understand... After all, Xiwang's appearance was very worrying after the "Sixth Herrscher incident," and Eden hoped to take this opportunity to let him... relax a little.

As for how it was done... it wasn't too difficult. After all, Eden was one of the sponsors of "The Fire Moth," so a little discussion with "The Fire Moth" was all it took.

Besides, the request wasn't unreasonable, and it happened to coincide with a time when Honkai outbreaks weren't so frequent. Moreover, Eden was even willing to provide additional funding for it. It would be strange if "Fire Moth" disagreed. In fact, it could be said that "Fire Moth" also supported Eden's proposal, since it could effectively regulate Xiwang's emotions and prevent any unexpected situations from arising.

However... good times are always short-lived, and this journey is eventually coming to an end.

But I'm still very happy, aren't I?

"Humph~?"

Xi Wang hummed a cheerful tune as she strolled along the sandy shore. The sound of the waves often echoed as white sprays lapped against the shore again and again, wetting the sand before quietly receding, only to crash onto the beach once more as if unwilling to give up.

The seawater was like a somewhat bewildered mother, pacing back and forth in front of her child whom she hadn't seen in a long time, wanting to speak but not knowing where to begin, wanting to reach out and touch but appearing flustered and timid.

"Ah, Eden, how wonderful!"

Xi Wang said this.

"Are we the only ones at the beach this time?"

"Yes, it's much quieter than before."

Eden looked around and said with some emotion.

"There's nothing we can do. Since that hurricane, fewer and fewer people have come to the beach... It seems like this was all arranged by the 'Fire Moths,' which has even banned ocean voyages, and even coastal voyages are prohibited..."

Looking at the azure sea, Xi Wang said with the same helplessness.

According to the records of "Moth Chaser", the problem with the ocean seems to have occurred after the "Fourth Great Collapse". Countless Honkai Beasts came ashore from the ocean, along with many highly threatening Honkai Beasts. This forced "Moth Chaser" to devote a lot of energy to sealing off the coastline in order to fight against the Honkai Beasts that were like a tide.

However, after "Fire Moth" defeated a Honkai Beast codenamed [Vrona], no more Honkai Beasts climbed up the ocean. Only some powerful Honkai Beasts that still roamed the land continued to cause destruction... For example, [Raphael], who attacked you back then, was this type of Honkai Beast, and "Fire Moth" chased and defeated them one by one.

Even though this problem has been solved, the ocean has now become a complete forbidden zone. Countless Honkai Beasts lurk beneath the calm surface, and the ocean industry has been completely ruined. As a result, many activities that rely on the ocean for support have also been abandoned, and the coastal areas have become deserted and quiet.

For example, the beach where Dawn and Eden are currently located is like this. In particular, according to records, this place was attacked by the Honkai Beast Tide. Even though the "Fire Moth" later repelled it and even rebuilt this coastal city, there are very few tourists. The original residents who survived have all moved away, making the whole city seem deserted.

That's why Xiwang and Eden lamented... This place used to be very popular, but after the Honkai ravages, no one wanted to come here anymore, and no one wanted to stay here... The once beautiful and bustling beach is now only occupied by the two of them, the "tourists".

"But it's not bad this way~"

Xi Wang smiled, took Eden's hand, and said softly.

"At least for now, this beach belongs to just the two of us~"

"...Yeah, that's right~"

Eden smiled and nodded in agreement, then slowly walked forward with Xiwang.

"It's a pity that we may never see Skadi again. I miss her a little... But by now, she probably won't be here anymore."

"...Well, who knows, we might see each other again in the future?"

"That would be wonderful!"

"Humph~?"

"Humph~?"

???~

Hearing Xiwang humming the melody, Eden also hummed along, gently influencing his emotions and making the tune cheerful together.