The room fell silent.
At this moment, only Qin Yu and Ying remained.
Well, and a suspicious fox nestled in Ying’s embrace.
"?"
The two and a half a fox exchanged glances, the atmosphere growing even stranger.
Finally, Qin Yu broke the deadlock.
"This... huh?"
He instinctively reached out, pointing at the little fox.
His face was filled with suspicion.
He refused to believe that this fox had no connection to Yae Miko.
Whether it was the familiar fox ears or the sleek, shiny pink fur…
All these coincidences added up, making it far too suspicious!
But before Qin Yu could finish speaking, he froze.
"..."
The pink-furred fox understood Qin Yu's words. She slightly raised her chin and cast him a sidelong glance.
Her human-like expression seemed to say:
*Human, this is your first time seeing such a beautiful celestial fox? How easily amazed.*
Qin Yu: "..."
Was he being looked down upon by a fox?
Just as Qin Yu was staring at the little fox.
"Plop."
The little fox buried herself into Ying's chest and nuzzled.
After a thorough face-wash, she comfortably narrowed her eyes, as if preparing to sleep.
Completely ignoring Qin Yu.
Qin Yu: "?"
His fists hardened.
What a despicable pink-furred fox! Qin Yu suddenly felt like spanking her.
And what was with this subtle, provocative challenge directed at him?
Little fox, dare to get out of Ying's arms and let's have a spar!
Just as Qin Yu was feeling a surge of displeasure.
"Yu, this is a little celestial fox I happened to find. She… insisted on coming over."
Ying explained with feigned nonchalance, pretending she wasn't interested in petting foxes.
"?"
Upon hearing this, the little fox raised her front paw and directly batted away Ying's hand resting on her.
*Ying, are you really betraying your best friend like this?*
*Hurry and lift the restriction!*
*To actually let Qin Yu see my true form…*
Miss Fox, in her mind, concocted a hundred revenge plans against Qin Yu after she regained human form.
"Leader, this fox seems disobedient?" Qin Yu, sensing something was off, felt a chill down his spine as if someone was targeting him.
"Is she? Let’s leave here first."
Ying tried to change the subject.
She subtly reached out, stroking the pink-furred fox in her arms.
*Forgive me, Miko, endure it a little longer.*
*If Yu finds out that the majestic Electro Archon is hiding in a small room petting a fox…*
Ying pursed her lips, recalling the night she and Yu did *that*.
She had a premonition.
If she were the first to break her dignified demeanor as the leader, things would inevitably progress further between them…
Like a dessert with its wrapper peeled off, devoured by Qin Yu in one bite.
So, in front of Yu, she had to maintain her authority.
But what Ying didn’t know was…
In front of Qin Yu, she could hardly maintain much authority anymore.
"..."
Qin Yu watched the leader deliberately put on a stern, even somewhat fierce, expression, and he inwardly chuckled.
The way Ying was now was quite cute.
He really wanted to…
"Let's go."
Ying was about to stride away with her long legs.
"Don't be in such a hurry, Ying."
Qin Yu had already reached in front of Ying, blocking her path with a smile.
*Leader, you've come all this way, why the rush?*
"Yu…"
Ying instinctively stopped.
She gazed at the sunny Qin Yu, her violet eyes widening slightly.
The room was exceptionally quiet at this moment.
So quiet that they could clearly perceive each other's breaths and heartbeats.
"...What are you staying for?"
Ying softly turned her face away, her gaze gradually softening.
*Time alone with Yu?*
*It seems that deep down, she also didn't want to leave so soon.*
"?"
In Ying's embrace, Yae Miko, in her fox form, pouted.
*Does the fox not count as a person?*
*My deity, she’s truly smitten with Qin Yu.*
Becoming an extraneous presence made Miss Fox a little unhappy.
But what could she do?
With her abilities sealed by Ying, she could only watch.
"Ying, I bought you some dango milk."
Qin Yu lifted the bag in his hand, as if presenting a treasure, and dangled it before the leader.
"Dango milk?"
Ying's eyes brightened, and she instinctively reached out to take it.
*Indeed, she still couldn't resist the temptation of sweets.*
*(Especially ones Yu personally brought her.)*
"Don't rush, Ying."
Qin Yu smiled, unscrewed the lid of the dango milk, and then handed it to Ying.
*What’s wrong with me opening the lid for her?*
*Others don't even have the chance to open a lid for the Electro Archon.*
"Yu, thank you."
Ying no longer bothered holding the fox. She stretched out her hands and took Qin Yu's milk.
"!"
The little pink fox flailed in mid-air, instinctively extending her front paws, wanting to grab Ying's skirt.
Suddenly, a gust of wind brushed against her back.
The next moment, she landed in a warm, large hand.
*This hand is…*
Miko tilted her head up, her gaze meeting the playful smile of the man.
Miss Fox had fallen into Qin Yu's hands.
"Shin… *cough*, magical fox, why aren't you dodging?"
Qin Yu coughed lightly, almost blurting out the fox lady's name.
After all, he couldn't be certain of the little fox's identity yet, so he had to be precise.
"..."
*Hmph, little one, enjoy your moment of triumph.*
Miko thought to herself, glancing at Ying.
She had wanted to dodge just now.
But with her abilities sealed, she was now just an ordinary fox.
At most, her fur was softer.
Well, Qin Yu agreed.
That's right, he had already gotten his hands on her and was petting the fox.
Why wouldn't he touch if he could?
"!"
The little fox's body seemed unusually sensitive. Upon feeling Qin Yu's touch, her whole body tensed.
"Heh… you don't want to be touched?"
Qin Yu teased with a smile, holding the pink-furred fox without going too far.
What if he overdid it and the fox bit him?
It was just a shame he didn’t get a chance to touch the fox’s tail.
Or grasping the fox's ears tightly would also have been a good option.
Qin Yu's thoughts were becoming increasingly inappropriate.
"..."
The little fox glared at Qin Yu warningly.
Just as the man and the fox were engaging in a silent battle.
"Yu's milk… is delicious."
Ying lowered her head slightly and took a small sip.
The sweet taste seemed to make her forget all her troubles.
She liked it very much.
"I'm glad you like it, Ying."
Qin Yu looked at the stunning smile blooming on Ying's face and felt a sense of contentment.
The leader's smile was even sweeter than the dango milk.
He wanted to savor it too.
"Do you want more?"
Qin Yu, holding the little fox, asked with a smile.
As he spoke, he intended to demonstrate opening the bottle cap with one hand.
He couldn't let go of the pink-furred fox.
"Yu, I can open it myself."
Ying hummed softly, seemingly regaining her Archon's dignity.
Nevertheless, she did not refuse.
Rather, Ying enjoyed the process of Yu opening the bottle cap for her.
Just like sweets, it was sweet.
"I understand, let me do it."
Qin Yu smiled, not doubting the leader's strength.
After all, boys would never know.
The true strength of a girl waiting for you to open a bottle cap in a relationship.