Do you think this world is serious?

However, the stockings covering the girl's legs seemed somewhat "unconventional".

The black stockings on her left thigh resembled bodycon stockings, with a "leg ring" made of black roses strung together about four fingers above the knee. Her right thigh was covered by black over-the-knee stockings, the ends of which were black straps with dark purple rhomboid crystals, slightly outlining the girl's right thigh with a few marks.

From a distance, the rose leg ring and the black strap appear to be at the same height, but upon closer inspection, the rose leg ring is found to be two centimeters lower than the black strap, showcasing the beauty of asymmetry to the fullest.

"Welcome to the Irnmed Mansion."

With her right hand pressed against her chest and her left hand holding up the hem of her skirt, Einmed politely gave Chen Xiuming and the others a somewhat strange salute.

"I haven't performed the noble greetings for a long time, please forgive me."

Both her demeanor and her words exuded the air of a noblewoman, making it impossible to tell that she was the leader of the Knights of Apocalypse Death.

Furthermore, no matter how others see it, Ainmed doesn't look like she's been corrupted by Honkai.

Almost instinctively, Chen Xiuming turned his gaze to Wendy, only to see her slightly furrowed brow, filled with confusion about the current situation, clearly unaware of the changes in Ainmed.

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Chapter 208. She married me and gave birth to my offspring.

This world has been restarted many times.

Almost every time the world bubble restarts, Wendy searches for the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse one by one, trying to find changes that differ from those before the restart.

Unfortunately, this world bubble remained completely unchanged each time it restarted.

—Except for this restart.

With the arrival of Chen Xiuming and others, this long-stagnant world bubble seemed to have its missing "gears" filled, and everything was racing towards a direction unfamiliar to Wendy.

Wendy pondered carefully, and perhaps the reason for the change in this restart was not only the arrival of Chen Xiuming and others, but also her direct "defection" to the enemy.

Regardless, at least this restart of the World Bubble has given Wendy a glimpse of hope in getting rid of it.

Then, perhaps noticing Chen Xiuming's gaze, Wendy suddenly turned around and met his eyes. Her eyes were filled with doubt, as if she were asking Chen Xiuming why he was staring at her.

Seeing that Wendy truly seemed completely unaware, Chen Xiuming withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Aynmed.

Aynmed didn't care that Chen Xiuming and the others didn't respond immediately, maintaining his noble demeanor.

"Levi, Zofia, it's been a long time."

Einmed then greeted Levi and Zofia.

Zofia kept a straight face and her gaze fixed on Einmed, without responding to Einmed's greeting.

Instead, Levi nodded slightly to Einmed and then voiced her doubts.

"Einmed, you weren't affected by the Honkai?"

"I have never escaped the effects of the Honkai."

Aynmed still had that smiling expression, but her eyes had a strange, eerie quality to them.

Upon hearing this, Levi frowned slightly, her right index finger instinctively pressing the trigger of the silver flintlock pistol; with just a little force, a bullet could be fired.

Zofia raised her greatsword, its orange-red blade igniting a blazing heatwave.

Ignoring Revie and Zofia's "stress response," Einmed looked at Chen Xiuming and explained in a calm tone: "Although I have never escaped the influence of the Honkai, I have not been corrupted by the Honkai to the point of losing my mind. At least I am not losing my mind now."

Before Chen Xiuming and the others could continue speaking, Aynmed continued, "It would be against the etiquette of nobles to keep our distinguished guests standing, so please move to the reception room first. I will prepare tea and refreshments for you, and then we can have a proper chat."

As he spoke, Aynmed's gaze remained fixed on Chen Xiuming, his strong sense of purpose almost undisguised.

Levi and Zofia instinctively looked at Chen Xiuming, waiting for his decision.

Although Chen Xiuming couldn't figure out Ainmed's purpose, he didn't refuse Ainmed's suggestion. He nodded slightly and replied, "Then I'll trouble you."

Upon hearing this, Aynmed's smile brightened even more.

"This is a small matter, please follow me."

Aynmed slightly bent his knees as if in a bow, then turned and led the way for the group.

Levi frowned and whispered a reminder: "Lord Chen Xiuming, Aynmed's behavior is very strange—as a noble duke, her words and actions are far too humble."

Although Levi hadn't been in contact with Aynmed for a long time, based on her past interactions, she could easily discern that Aynmed was different from before.

As a noble duke, Einmed's etiquette perfectly embodied the elegance and nobility of the aristocracy, but her attitude was excessively humble, even to the point of being overly subservient.

Even her earlier slight bending of the knees was completely unbecoming of a noble duke.

That's a courtesy that people of lower status would only use when addressing those of higher status.

Filled with doubt, the group followed Aynmed into the "reception room" of the mansion.

The living room of the mansion is very large, comparable to the main hall of an ordinary house.

"Please wait a moment while I prepare tea and refreshments for you."

Aynmed invited everyone to sit down, and then she herself left the reception room with elegant and graceful steps, leaving Chen Xiuming and the others in the reception room full of doubts.

……

About ten minutes later, Einmed gracefully returned to the living room, pushing a small food cart.

Just as Revy had said, Aynmed's attitude was too humble; she was more like a "maid" in a noble household than a noble duke.

After placing the prepared tea and snacks in front of everyone, Einmed sat opposite Chen Xiuming, watching him with a smile on her lips.

"Please feel free to ask any questions you may have, and I will answer them one by one."

"Einmed, why haven't you been corrupted by the Honkai and lost your mind?"

Levi was the first to voice her doubts.

After a moment's hesitation, Aynmed replied, "I only recently regained my senses, and I have no idea why things turned out this way."

Although Ainmed inexplicably regained her sanity, the price was that her power went out of control, causing the entire city to operate according to the order she had established when she lost her mind, all under the influence of this power.

The only place unaffected by the out-of-control forces is this mansion.

At the same time, Einmed could only maintain his sanity when he was in this mansion.

Once she leaves this mansion, she will lose her mind like Revy and Zofia before her, becoming a "claw" of the Honkai.

Strictly speaking, Ainmed's situation should be considered a minor "bug" that occurs during the repeated restarts of the bubble world, and it only exists during this particular restart.

If the world bubble restarts again, Ainmed will remain in a state of decay and corruption, and it will be impossible for her to regain her sanity without external intervention.

"So, what is your purpose in inviting us?"

After pondering for a moment, Chen Xiuming asked the most crucial question.

Although Aynmed's attitude was humble and sincere, Chen Xiuming would remain skeptical of her words, considering that she had not truly escaped the corruption of the Honkai.

Upon hearing this, Einmed interlaced his fingers, staring intently at Chen Xiuming, making no attempt to conceal his inner desires, while the eerie glint in his eyes grew even stronger.

"I want you."

"what?"

Chen Xiuming didn't understand what Aynmed meant, so he subconsciously asked her.

"You are the only male in this world, so..."

Einmed looked Chen Xiuming straight in the eye and said bluntly, "Marry me, and then have children to inherit the name of Duke Einmed."

"……what?"

Chen Xiuming didn't understand, but he was greatly shocked.

For a moment, he couldn't tell whether this was Ainmed's true thought or a mad idea born from the corruption of Honkai.

Not only was Chen Xiuming greatly shocked, but Cecilia and the other girls were also deeply shocked.

Furthermore, the fact that Aynmed, a noble duke, would utter such "shameless" remarks made Revy and Zofia, both Knights of the Apocalypse, feel as if they were dreaming.

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Chapter 209: Ainemed, as innocent as a blank sheet of paper.

Do all noble dukes indulge in such extravagant lifestyles?

Seeing that Einmed didn't seem to be joking, Chen Xiuming couldn't help but have this thought.

However, he didn't say those words aloud, but instead tentatively extended his right hand towards Einmed.

In case this was a shocking statement made by Aynmed due to being corrupted by the Honkai, Chen Xiuming planned to free Aynmed from the Honkai's corruption before responding.

Looking at Chen Xiuming's outstretched right hand, Aynmed didn't quite understand his thoughts, but she could vaguely guess what he wanted to do. However, her guesses were bound to be slightly off from reality.

Aynmed mistakenly thought that Chen Xiuming had agreed to her request, and reached out her right hand to touch her.

Chen Xiuming is very handsome.

Even in the era before Ainmed was corrupted by the Honkai, Chen Xiuming's qualities were enough for her to set aside her pride as a noble duke and actively pursue him.

The best condition for a noble family to continue its lineage is not ability, but appearance.

Even if the offspring are not outstanding, as long as they have excellent looks, they can be chosen for marriage alliances, which can indirectly help the family consolidate its status or achieve a leap in status.

Now that only Einmed remains in the Einmed family, she must shoulder the responsibility of continuing the family line. Chen Xiuming is the perfect partner in her eyes, so she doesn't care how many partners Chen Xiuming has.

Or, to put it another way, the more female partners Chen Xiuming has, the more it proves his excellence, and at the same time, it proves that Aynmed has good taste.

All these thoughts flashed through Aynmed's mind like a jumble of complex ideas.

Then, she took the initiative to move closer to Chen Xiuming's outstretched right hand, pressing her cheek against his right hand.

When Einmed leaned her cheek closer, Chen Xiuming hesitated for a moment before gently stroking her face.

Although she has lived alone in the empty house for countless years, Aynmed seems to have taken good care of her skin. It feels very delicate to the touch, as if you could squeeze water out of it if you pinched it hard.

Chen Xiuming was somewhat surprised by Aynmed's facial skin, but he did not forget his purpose. The power of the saintess surged into her body in an instant, suppressing the Honkai energy within her.

The Saintess's power flowing into her body seemed to make Aynmed uncomfortable, causing her to involuntarily let out a low moan that sounded like a nasal tone, and even her long, narrow eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Well……"

Ainmed looked at Chen Xiuming and asked suspiciously, "A strange power suppressed my Honkai energy. Did you do that?"

"Well, I did it."