I'm in Mota, and they all want me to confess my feelings!

She simply rested her head obediently on his shoulder, murmuring indistinct, dreamlike words.

"Hehe... Partner..." Lupa leaned on his shoulder, her drunken breath brushing against his neck, "Your skills... are so good..."

"It's not...it's not like you said you're bad at fighting at all..."

She groggily nuzzled against him, then murmured, "I wonder... Miss Koleta... will grant my request..."

Koleta?

ask?

What do you mean?

Are these two plotting something behind the scenes that I don't know about?

"A request? What are you and the Second Miss plotting now?" Duanmu Yan asked her deliberately.

“It’s nothing really…” Lupa tilted her face up, bathed in starlight, her eyelashes fluttering gently with a smile. She raised a weak finger and poked his cheek. “I was just discussing with Miss Koleta… whether I could… borrow your partner for a while…”

Duanmu Yan chuckled: "You two, do you think I'm some kind of object? You keep borrowing me like this..."

"Then...would you team up with me?"

"If there's a chance, I will."

"Is that so... then it's settled..." The girl's voice gradually faded, and as she finished speaking, she leaned on his shoulder, whimpering softly like a little wolf, and fell into a deep sleep.

Duanmu Yan gazed at the sleeping girl in his arms, not disturbing her, but quietly turning his head to look at the distant hunting grounds.

Not long after, light footsteps came from behind.

He didn't even need to turn around to know who it was.

"Have you been waiting long?" Yuno sat down lightly on his other side, her skirt swaying gently in the breeze. "Oh, is Lupa already asleep?"

Duanmu Yan carefully maintained his posture, afraid of disturbing the sleeping girl on his shoulder: "I told you she drank too much. As for you and the Second Miss, you two haven't been seen all night. What were you busy with?"

Yuno gently swung her fair legs and looked up at the moon in the sky: "Koleta was feeling unwell due to the Black Tide, so I took her to the Four Directions Palace to drink a calming medicine. She's asleep now."

"Is the Second Miss alright?" Duanmu Yan unconsciously lowered his voice.

“Don’t worry,” Yuno shook his head. “She’s much stronger than she looks. It’s just that it’s her first time coming into contact with the Black Tide, so her body is having a stronger reaction.”

"Really? That's good."

Hearing this, Duanmu Yan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Moonlight streamed through the flowers, adding a touch of gentle vitality to the night scene of Karihara.

A gentle breeze caressed the girl's hair, bringing with it a delicate fragrance.

Yuno stared at Duanmu Yan's profile, a faint, unreadable light flickering in his eyes.

"Why do you look at me like that? Why is it so strange?" Duanmu Yan asked her.

Yuno was startled, and subconsciously hugged her arms and turned her face away: "Who, who was looking at you? I was just... thinking about something."

"what's up?"

She hesitated for a moment, then cupped her cheeks in her hands, sighed softly, and said with a somewhat sullen expression, "You should know... about Yu Nu's abilities, right?"

Duanmu Yan nodded: "Of course, it's about looking into the future."

Yuno turned back, her expression suddenly turning serious: "What if I told you I already know your future?"

These words, coupled with her meaningful expression, made Duanmu Yan's heart sink.

He swallowed hard and asked tentatively, "You wouldn't happen to... have foreseen my death, would you?"

The prophecy of the goddess was absolutely correct.

Once fate is set, there is no possibility of reversing it.

Yuno initially wanted to shake her head, but when she saw Duanmu Yan's terrified expression, a sly smile immediately appeared on her lips: "Oh, I didn't expect you to be afraid too?"

"Isn't that obvious?" Duanmu Yan sighed helplessly. "Who in this world is truly unafraid of death? When you die, you have nothing left. All your ties and the past will vanish like the wind."

“Don’t worry,” Yuno said softly, “I didn’t see your death. And… this wasn’t something I foresaw, it was something Granny Lilybe saw. Your future is a blank.”

"Blank space?" Duanmu Yan frowned in confusion. "What does that mean?"

Yuno pouted: "It means exactly what it says. We can't see your future at all, it's a complete blank."

She paused for a moment, then made another guess: "Your future cannot be anchored or observed at all, which means that the outcome is still unknowable, and your future has infinite possibilities."

"Although I don't understand it, it sounds very impressive." Duanmu Yan smiled. "However, fate is an elusive thing. If you blindly believe in fate, then you have truly lost to fate."

"Oh, I didn't realize you were so philosophical." Yuno looked at him with interest. "It suddenly occurred to me that Koleta calls you 'Cat's Eye,' and Lupa calls you 'Partner,' so I... need a special title too! The Blank Person? Hmm, I've decided, from now on I'll call you 'Blank'!"

"...Isn't this decision a bit too casual?"

"What's so casual about it! It's such a unique way to address you." Yuno chuckled, a playful glint in her eyes. "Whatever, I'll call you that from now on, Blank."

"..."

"blank?"

"..."

"blank!"

"……I am here."

"That's pretty much it."

Fireflies twinkled in the distance, while the stars were obscured behind the dark clouds.

Even in the pitch-black world, the moon still keeps you company.

The sound of someone's heartbeat was lost in the shadows of the moon and the night.

……

……

in the room.

Koleta slowly awoke from her deep sleep.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes, feeling as if she had just had a nightmare. When she woke up, she felt empty inside, as if something had been ripped out of her.

"It must be...just my imagination, right?"

She murmured softly, then slowly lay back down on the pillow, letting the lingering sleepiness envelop her once more.

Volume 1: Chapter 112 Succubus Physique

After that, Duanmu Yan and his group stayed in Shouyuan for several more days.

Only after confirming that the Kuroshio Current had no impact on them did they finally decide to return to Shichikyu.

"I really envy you guys." Before leaving, Yuno looked at the group who were all ready to go with a bit of regret and muttered to himself, "You can go back to Seven Hills and get some rest, but I have to stay here alone and face those Black Tide Creatures all day long."

"Who told you to be the esteemed Lady Yu?" Duanmu Yan looked at Yuno, who was throwing a tantrum, and smiled helplessly. "Next time I have time, I will definitely come to the hunting grounds to accompany you on a hunt."

"Hmph." Yuno snorted softly, her little face showing obvious resentment. "Instead of this vague promise, you might as well stay and hunt with me until I get tired of it."

"You're as willful as ever." Duanmu Yan shook his head and sighed softly. "As long as it's a promise I make, I will definitely keep it. Believe me, as long as there's a chance, I will definitely go back to the hunting grounds to hunt with you until you get tired of it."

Yuno pouted, secretly peeking at him with one eye: "Although it's still an empty promise... I'll reluctantly believe you because of your sincere attitude. But if you dare to break your promise—" She suddenly narrowed her eyes, "I'll tie you up and bring you to Karihara!"

"Understood, Your Excellency."

Koleta stood to the side, chuckling softly without saying a word.

She was just a little confused...

How come Cat's Eye Stone and Yuno have suddenly become so close, even though they haven't known each other for very long?

Could it be that this guy really has a succubus constitution?

Every woman who comes into contact with him, regardless of how long they have known each other, eventually develops an inexplicable fondness for him.

In the morning light, she watched the two people saying goodbye, her fingertips unconsciously twirling the ends of her hair.

"No, the longer this drags on, the smaller my chances of winning become!"

"I don't know what Cat's Eye Stone is thinking, but I must eat him before anyone else!"

……

……

Seven Hills City.

Although several days have passed, the city still exudes its former peace and tranquility.

The anomaly in Karihara did not disrupt the daily rhythm of the city.

As agreed, Duanmu Yan's first stop after returning to Qiqiu was the Governor's Palace.

However, because his identity was unknown, he was stopped by the guards outside the palace gates and questioned.

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, a familiar figure slowly emerged from the palace gates—it was Avidia.

“Lord Duanmu, we meet again.” Avidia approached with a friendly smile, and the guards immediately bowed in greeting. He waved his hand casually. “This is the Governor’s distinguished guest, and also a hero of the Seven Hills. No need for further questioning, please let him pass.”

The guards looked at each other, though they were following the rules, they had no choice but to comply because of Avidia's status.

"Thank you very much." Duanmu Yan nodded in thanks.

Avidia waved her hand gracefully: "It's nothing. Compared to your great deeds in Karihara, this is nothing to worry about."

He shifted his tone slightly, a look of inquiry flashing in his eyes: "However, your methods are indeed astonishing—to be able to devour Black Tide creations without being corrupted. Of course, this is by no means a question, since the abnormal frequency has indeed disappeared. It is purely out of curiosity, and there is absolutely no intention to offend."

"In short, I hope that when we meet again, we can fight side by side."

"Go ahead, the governor has been waiting for you inside for a long time."

Having said that, Avidia left the place directly.

Duanmu Yan watched his receding figure until he finally turned and walked into the Governor's Palace.

Augusta has been waiting here for a long time.

"Haha, I knew I hadn't misjudged Duanmu Yan."

"Your existence... is indeed extraordinary."

“Yuno has told me everything that happened on the hunting ground. To devour the creations of the Black Tide and remain completely unaffected is truly an incredible ability.”

The governor rose from her throne, her skirt trailing behind her as she walked up to Duanmu Yan, her gaze intensely scrutinizing him.

This was the first time she had ever heard of someone being immune to the Kuroshio Current's erosion. The shock she felt was no less than if someone had tried swimming in lava.

Duanmu Yan humbly raised the corners of his mouth: "This is actually Abu's credit. As for me... I just did what I could."

“Abu? Oh, I remember now, isn’t that the little guy I met once before?” Augusta seemed thoughtful, and finally, she raised the corners of her mouth slightly and extended an invitation to Duanmu Yan, “Your power is very strong, why not stay in Qiqiu? I will give you the most generous treatment, and I can meet any conditions.”

Is this an invitation for me to join Seven Hills?

The terms are good, but if I agree...

But if the second young lady found out, wouldn't she jump up and hit my knee?

Therefore, Duanmu Yan simply declined Augusta's invitation: "I am grateful for the governor's kindness, but I have no intention of joining the Seven Hills for the time being."

“Haha, that’s true.” Augusta showed no displeasure at his refusal. “You come from Ragu, so you naturally have many ties there. However, this invitation has no expiration date. If you change your mind in the future, you are welcome to come find me anytime.”

"In addition, the reward for this mission will be directly deposited into your account."

"I look forward to the day when we meet again in the future."

……

……

She woke up from her dream.

The girl lazily stretched her limbs in the medical pod, rubbing against herself like a cat that had just woken up for a while before slowly sitting up.

"My body should be fine for now, right?"

She covered her mouth and yawned; although her limbs were still a little stiff, this was already a thing of the past for her.

The strain of overclocking was nothing new to her; she was even starting to get addicted to the painful sensation.