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Fukaros asked the question cautiously.

"It's nothing serious, just a slight reduction in lifespan."

Just moments ago, Li Xiao was saying it was a considerable price to pay, but now he's pretending to be magnanimous and saying it's nothing serious.

But as expected, Fucarus fell for it, and her expression became somewhat conflicted.

She didn't want others to pay such a high price because of her own actions.

"I'm sorry, even so, I can't go out. But if there's anything I can do for you, I'll do it no matter what it is!"

"Can I kiss you then?"

"Okay... eh?"

Fucaros was confused.

"Looks like you've agreed. Then it's settled."

"I……"

Fukaros extended Erkang's hand, as if to say something more.

But in the end, she thought that since he had made such a great sacrifice for Fontaine, it didn't seem like a big deal for her to give him a kiss. In fact, she was the one who benefited.

Your shamelessness has truly opened my eyes.

'How have I been shameless? I saved all of Fontainebleau, don't I deserve a kiss?'

[So what do you have to say about how you tricked Fukaros?]

'I ask you, what kind of hero is more memorable?'

【? 】

Li Xiao smiled as he looked at Fukalos, whose face was slightly flushed.

'She's a hero who sacrificed herself. Believe me, even if I made her fulfill her promise of that kiss, she'd still feel indebted to me.'

This is just PUA (Pick-Up Artist) tactics.

Li Xiao did not refute the system again.

"Fukaros, give me your personal belongings."

"Good, good."

Although she agreed, she just stared at him without moving.

Li Xiao cast a questioning look at her.

"Then you should give it to me."

"Um, could you turn around first? Doing this in front of other people is so embarrassing..."

Well, Li Xiao suddenly realized that, judging from her attire, the only person she could possibly give herself was…

However, Fukaros didn't keep Li Xiao waiting for too long.

A short while later, she made Li Xiao turn around.

Her face flushed, she walked up to Li Xiao, her right fist clenched tightly. The sharp-eyed Li Xiao even noticed a sliver of white cloth peeking out because her hand was too small to completely cover it.

“Please hold out your hand.”

Li Xiaoyi reached out her hand to her.

Fucarus pressed the object in her right hand hard against his, covering it with both hands. Then she looked up at him, her eyes still glistening with tears of shame.

"Please, please don't use it for strange things!"

"Don't worry! Don't you know me?"

Li Xiao looked righteous.

"Well……"

We've only known each other for a short time. Just one day? How could I possibly know anything about you?

Although she really wanted to complain, Fukalos held back.

She let go of his hand and watched as Li Xiao put away the white cloth.

"Well then, Fucaros, I'll be leaving now. See you tomorrow after everything is over."

"that……"

But Fucarus called out to him.

"Anything else?"

Her expression was somewhat awkward.

"The person you just mentioned..."

She didn't finish speaking, but Li Xiao already understood.

"You mean that? What, you want me to kiss you now?"

"What do you mean 'I want to'? I don't want to at all! It's just... I just think it's better to give it to you in advance, regardless of whether you succeed or not, I want to thank you."

Fukaros first retorted with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance, and then whispered the reason.

Li Xiao walked over and hugged her.

Fukaros raised her head, her teardrop-shaped eyes seemingly slightly moist, but then she closed them, leaned out at Li Xiao, and extended a silent invitation to him.

Li Xiao, of course, didn't hold back and lowered his head to kiss her.

Fukaros had only intended for a light kiss, but Li Xiao suddenly stuck his tongue in during the kiss.

Feeling the sensation in her mouth, Fukaros stiffened, somewhat at a loss.

But soon, under the guidance of the experienced Li Xiao, they became immersed in it.

Without realizing it, her hand reached up and wrapped around Li Xiao's neck.

Feeling Fukalos responding to him in his arms, Li Xiao tightened his arms around her, bringing her even closer to him.

Unfortunately, Fukalos lacked experience. Although he tried to learn more, he was no match for Li Xiao and was eventually defeated.

After the two separated, a licentious silver thread draped down their chests, making Fukaros blush even more.

"Thank you for the treat. I look forward to the next kiss."

Huh?! Is there going to be a next time?!

Fukalos was stunned.

Chapter Sixty-Nine: The Gathering of Women

"What's with that expression? I only said I wanted to kiss you, I didn't say only once, did I?"

"I...I see."

So, did I misunderstand?

At this point, she was already in a daze because of shyness.

Seeing her like this, Li Xiao nodded in agreement.

Sure enough, her silliness was exactly the same as Funina's; they were indeed the same person.

"Then this time, I'm really leaving."

"Ah."

Fukaros nodded and didn't call out to him again.

After issuing the decree to the cardinal, Li Xiao returned to his home in Mondstadt. In any case, given his speed, it wouldn't be long before he reached Fontaine.

Besides Noelle, who was already asleep, there was no one else in the house.

However, he didn't wake Noelle up to make cream puffs this time, since he had been making cream puffs every day for the past few days and really wanted to take a break.

He simply took off his coat and shoes, crawled into bed, and cuddled the fragrant Noelle as he slept.

While being held by him, Noelle vaguely sensed Li Xiao's presence, snuggled her little head into his arms, found a comfortable position, and fell asleep again.

"Owner……"

Li Xiao also enjoyed a relatively quiet night, which was a rare treat.

……

The next morning, when Li Xiao got up, he found Noelle already standing there waiting for him.

Upon discovering that he was awake, Noelle bowed to him.

Good morning, Master. Breakfast is ready.

Li Xiao immediately stood up and pulled her into his arms.

"Let's go eat together then."

After yesterday's three-person music party, this level of physical contact is unlikely to make Noelle shy anymore.

"Let me help you get dressed first."

After Li Xiao was helped to get dressed and have breakfast,

Feeling grateful for Noelle's meticulous care, he sighed.

"You're really turning me into a useless piece of trash."

"It's not as exaggerated as you say."

Noelle looked at him with amusement.

"You're practically feeding me."

"If you'd like, I can feed you in the future."

"Well, forget it then."

If someone has to be fed to eat, what kind of person would they be?