I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

Looking up at the large building, which was completely enclosed and resembled a 'grand courtyard in late autumn', Amamiya stepped through the archway and soon felt a gaze that was always watching him amidst the green pines and bamboos.

Following the mottled stone path, Amamiya noticed a black-haired girl sitting elegantly on a round stone bench in a small pavilion in a courtyard.

Unlike other Xuanlongmen members, Feixiao wore a suit jacket over a black cheongsam with gold dragon patterns, and had her hair in double buns... After temporarily getting rid of the 'stubborn illness', Feixiao seemed to be much more 'energetic'.

There was no change in physique or aura, yet it gave people the feeling of 'awakening from slumber'.

"welcome……"

The moment Amamiya noticed her, Himeaki put down the spinning tools she was using, stood up gracefully, and resumed her normal demeanor.

“Sensei, I have been waiting for you for far too long.”

Amamiya walked into the small pavilion, took a look at the tools that Himeki was using for 'weaving', and then greeted her, "Sect Leader... you look much better than when I last saw you."

【~???~】(Feisaki)

"Thanks to you, I don't need to prepare for that 'sudden illness' every day. With one less thing to worry about, I can relax and do what I want to do."

Feixiao smiled with her eyes lowered, picked up her previous 'embroidery' work, and showed it off without any hesitation.

"Sensei, are you curious about this?"

Faced with the girl's continued commentary, which was brimming with deep affection yet remarkably calm and insightful, Amamiya did not hide anything.

"It's less about curiosity... and more about something 'unimaginable'..."

"Based on my interactions with the sect leader, I feel that he is unlikely to delve into this area."

Feixiao slowly said "Oh," and then raised her eyebrows.

"Then, Sensei... what do you think I, your concubine, would do?"

Amamiya thought for a moment and said truthfully, "Besides handling various chores related to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Hisaki probably occasionally goes out incognito to relax and broaden her horizons... or perhaps read books, drink tea, burn incense, or play the zither?"

"..."

After a few seconds of silence, Hisaki let out a soft sigh, her mood slightly downcast.

“Sensei…you really are…”

"We've been harmed by stereotypes."

After giving Yu Gong a subtle and alluring glare, Fei Xiao shook the nearly finished embroidery in her hand.

"I made a promise to you... that I wanted to see these thousands of peaks and rivers with you."

"But besides traveling all over the mountains and rivers... I also have some small wishes."

"This wish is..."

"Not to become that one who 'ends his days in vain, weeping like rain, his three wives returning home,' or 'separated by a mere stream, unable to speak a word,' a distant gazer."

Amamiya, who had been stared at intently by Himeki the whole time she was speaking, was already sweating profusely.

Lord Sect Master... why have you suddenly started emitting gravity and possessiveness?

Amamiya became slightly nervous under the gaze and leaned back slightly.

"...Hehe. Let's not talk about that."

Hizaki changed the subject: "I originally intended to give this embroidery to Sensei after it was completed..."

"However, since Sensei saw it, the novelty and surprise of the gift are naturally diminished."

“Sensei…do you know why I attempted to embroider ‘galaxy’ and ‘mountains and seas’ on this piece?”

Amamiya, who could immediately discern the 'hidden meaning' in Hisaki's words, had some guesses but still shook her head in confusion.

“Yi Ling Qi VI Qi? Si Wu Liu expresses his feelings through objects, and thinks of people when he sees them.”

"All I think of are the Milky Way... The Milky Way is unpredictable. My beloved is separated by mountains and seas... Mountains and seas cannot be leveled."

Hiyori smiled faintly, her voice soft and gentle: "Sensei and I... are separated by a distance of 'mountains and seas'."

"My 'small wish' is very simple."

As she spoke, Hisaki moved closer step by step, but hesitated slightly just before getting close... and then crossed that 'dangerous' distance.

"The sea has boats to cross it, and the mountains have roads to travel through it. This love can conquer mountains and seas, and all mountains and seas can be leveled."

...This is no longer as simple as a subtle "confession".

The striking contrast between the sweet, intoxicating scent of a young girl and her outwardly classical and graceful yet inwardly direct and intense personality creates a powerful impact...

And then there was that deliberately slowed, drawn-out, long, and delicate breath...

Amamiya had a strong urge to "hug her and kiss her right away."

Since helping Hime Saki escape the torment of 'illness'... the allure this sect leader has displayed is truly 'unparalleled'.

For a moment, Amamiya even had a subtle feeling of being manipulated.

It reminds me of a meme from the famous cartoon "Tom and Jerry"—

Poor Tom was completely manipulated.

Losing control of her sense of distance, she gently and slowly probed the forbidden boundaries of herself, yet always managed to find the perfect balance, never crossing the line...

"The sect leader is truly... quite alluring."

【~???~】(Feisaki)

Realizing that if she didn't take the initiative to steer the conversation in the right direction, Hime Saki might lead her astray, Amamiya made a quick decision to steer the conversation back to the main topic.

"However, I'll save the Sect Master's allure, which makes me want to 'go to Wushan Clouds' with him, for later..."

Looking away from Hisaki, whose expression was calm but whose temples trembled slightly and whose ear tips were red, Amamiya coughed lightly, quickly gathered her thoughts, and said the "more or less" thing she had told Nagisa before.

"Shan Hai Jing should have received 'first-hand intelligence' by now, right?"

Seeing that the matter had been forcibly steered back to the main topic, Hisaki seemed a little disappointed.

However, maintaining the demeanor and ingenuity of a sect leader, Hisaki immediately understood Amamiya's intention and nodded slightly.

"That's true..."

“Ever since I last advised the ‘Rabbit Squad,’ I have learned about these behind-the-scenes matters through speculation and continued observation.”

Although the location of the Classic of Mountains and Seas is 'remote' and not close to the Federal Student Association, the core area of ​​Kiwatos... news about the Classic of Mountains and Seas does not spread in isolation.

Although her reach wasn't quite to the extent of the Federation Student Council... from Valkyrie's sudden movements and other 'rumors,' Hisaki was still able to piece together the fragmented information.

"So...is Fei-Saki willing to accept Xia Lai's invitation for 'cooperation'?"

Instead of answering immediately, Fei Xiao asked calmly and meaningfully, with a clear purpose: "Is it just a collaboration?"

"...For now, it's just cooperation."

Feixiao suppressed her smile and pondered seriously for a while.

The area of ​​the Classic of Mountains and Seas is far away. If we were to send many students from Xuanlongmen, Xuanwu Chamber of Commerce and other organizations to the "DU" area to carry out security duties, there would likely be various unforeseen troubles, such as the long distance involved.

But as I have stated my intentions before.

The distance between them and Sensei is as vast as mountains and seas.

The Milky Way is unattainable, but mountains and seas are achievable.

If you find the journey too far... why not take this opportunity to connect the Heavenly Ladder Stone Plank Road?

"Ha ha……"

"Since Sensei has come from afar, I cannot disappoint you or spoil your mood."

The unfinished embroidery was placed in Amamiya's hands, a firm promise from Himaki.

"Sensei... please rest assured."

"Even if the journey is long, the Classic of Mountains and Seas will surely lend you a helping hand and clear the way for you."

What is the Sect Master's boudoir like in Chapter Two?

"Sensei..."

Amidst the faint smoke of incense, a girl with long, flowing hair and a blue butterfly hair ornament blinked, her eyes misty and pitiful: "Can't I really stay?"

"This is a rare opportunity to be alone with you, are you really going to... so 'heartlessly' abandon me?"

Amamiya: "..."

Beds, curtains, writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstones, musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, fragrance, flowers, and tea... The small room is simple and elegant, with a quiet and serene atmosphere.

But sitting on the bed, being gently embraced by the girl from behind the bed, and having her whisper in his ear, Amamiya... felt no sense of security whatsoever in this girlish 'secluded chamber'.

If I'm not mistaken... this should be the sect leader's 'boudoir'.

It should be a fortunate thing to have the opportunity to see it.

However, the meaning of "having the honor of seeing her" and "being invited to visit her private quarters," or even being asked to stay and "spend the night together," are completely different.

Amamiya felt... that she was visiting a rather serene and elegant boudoir.

It's more like prey that has been brought back to the hunter's den without anyone knowing why.

Hearing the girl's alluring whispers in his ear, Amamiya calmed himself and once again firmly refused.

"It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't."

"Sect Master, I came here today with Arius's students... so it's really inconvenient for me to stay overnight in Shan Hai."

The soft hand that was reaching towards Amamiya's waist gradually stopped, and Himeaki, leaning against Amamiya's back, let out a soft breath: "Like this..."

"Did you bring students from other schools ahead of time because of...?"

"Since such hospitality is hard to refuse, we should find a way to politely decline and avoid it..."

"Suppressing his inner desires and not acting at the inappropriate time... such a style of doing things is quite interesting."

After a soft sigh, Hisaki released her embrace.

Amamiya felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly got up from Hime Saki's bed.

Then, Hisaki stood up in her high heels.

"Should Sensei go to see the student council presidents of the other schools next?"

"There's really no time to waste..."

"In that case, I will not try to persuade you to stay any longer."

Amamiya let out a long sigh, then thanked him 'humbly and fearfully': "Thank you for your forgiveness, Sect Master..."

Feixiao shook her head and chuckled.

"What talk of forgiveness?"

"I just feel... that the desire in one's heart is hard to suppress, but one cannot act because of the present situation... is really interesting and worth teasing."

After a brief pause, Hime Saki said meaningfully, "Although I teased Sensi... I am already prepared."

【…】

[I sensed the growing affection in Hisaki...]

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……

After a series of physically and mentally exhausting interactions with the sect leader...

With great difficulty, Amamiya finally escaped from this 'troublesome little devil'.

Among several large academies, Trinity, Millennium, and the Classic of Mountains and Seas have already received support...

Next, we'll contact the Red Winter Federation, Gehenna, and Abydos Academy... and then the 'preparations' will be completely complete.