Qin Yu's words fell silent, and the air suddenly grew still.
No one replied.
In the darkness, eyes flashing with emerald green and violet simultaneously fixed on Qin Yu.
In the spiritual world.
"Brother Qin Yu."
Nahida lowered her head, a joyful smile gracing her lips.
The sudden warmth of being cared for filled her heart.
Nahida liked it very much.
...
But in reality, the gazes of the two women had changed.
Triggered keyword: Daughter.
A direct, precise misstep.
"..."
Qin, the person, closed his mouth, his gaze unwavering.
Although he didn't know why this strange atmosphere had arisen.
But in this slightly cramped and dark little room...
Moonlight cast a faint glow, illuminating the faces of the two women.
They were expressions of cold aloofness and gentle tenderness, two different temperaments.
Gulp.
Qin, the person, felt his Adam's apple bob.
So close.
So close that he could feel the body heat of the two women, and smell the mingled fragrance.
Qin, the person, palms began to sweat slightly.
Even if one were to be chosen individually, their world-shatteringly beautiful figures were enough to make one lose their senses.
After all, they were noble deities, unreachable by ordinary people in a lifetime.
But now...
They were squeezed together on the same small bed with Qin Yu, within arm's reach.
Was this a beautiful dream?
It was too much of a foul to disturb his steadfast will like this!
Just as Qin, the person, was about to surrender.
"Our daughter..."
Rukkhadevata said with a slight smile, lost in thought.
She then casually glanced at Ei, deliberately emphasizing the words "our."
"?"
Ei's violet eyes glinted with coldness, her clasped hands on her lap tightening imperceptibly.
Crackle.
Yes, she almost forgot.
Did Yu truly conceive a child with Rukkhadevata?
Since when...!
Qin Yu felt a chill run down his spine.
"Heh heh... This, this isn't right."
"This is my first time meeting you, Great Rukkhadevata."
Qin Yu came to his senses and quickly distanced himself.
Great leader, falsely accused!
Before the great leader could pull a knife from her chest, he quickly gave Rukkhadevata a meaningful look.
Wife, don't say such misleading things!
Where was the God of Wisdom you promised!
"Hm? Is there a problem?"
Rukkhadevata's smile remained gentle, as if she hadn't noticed Qin Yu's hint.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in Qin Yu's mind.
Our union, it's a real event.
Are you going to play dumb and shirk responsibility?
"..."
Qin Yu fell silent for a long time upon hearing the gentle voice.
So Rukkhadevata could also hear his thoughts, and was clearly more adept and covert than Nahida.
Were they truly mother and daughter?
He hadn't noticed at all.
Wait, thoughts...
"!"
Qin Yu's eyes widened suddenly, his pupils trembling.
Did that mean his own restless thoughts about the two women just now were also... !
Heh heh... Then guess, did I hear it or not?
The gentle voice held a hint of amusement.
Qin Yu closed his eyes.
The sudden embarrassment was irrelevant now.
Great Rukkhadevata, I apologize.
"Don't worry, I will respect your privacy."
Rukkhadevata said with a smile, her voice gentle.
Normally, she wouldn't directly listen to thoughts.
Suddenly, her slender eyelashes fluttered.
A flicker of imperceptible confusion and pain crossed her emerald green eyes.
The corruption from the World Tree was constantly tormenting her.
Thoughts were like dreams.
Wild, beautiful, and unrestrained by will.
But if contaminated by forbidden knowledge...
A morbidly pleased curve appeared on Rukkhadevata's lips.
"..."
Qin Yu was startled, his heart filled with unease.
What was this sudden sense of foreboding?
In an instant, he seemed to glimpse another side of Rukkhadevata.
It couldn't be... the innocent facade hiding darkness.
She was the gentlest deity in the little angel's eyes!
When he concentrated again to observe Rukkhadevata.
"It seems the Electro Archon is very concerned about our daughter."
Rukkhadevata gently touched her forehead, her expression unchanged.
She was still as gentle as the moonlight, as if the previous moment had been a mere illusion.
"What are you talking to Yu about?"
Ei's voice was cold as she sensed Rukkhadevata's use of her authority.
And daughter...!
"Ei, let me explain."
Qin Yu, caught between ice and fire, felt hot and cold all over.
This was going to backfire, danger!
He no longer held back and directly explained the entire process of Nahida's birth.
...
After a round of explanations.
Rukkhadevata smiled without speaking.
Ei's previously cold expression finally softened.
"That's how it is," Qin Yu said helplessly.
"Where is that child?"
Ei snorted and turned her face away.
Calmed down, she also realized that her heart had been in turmoil just now.
"Yes, where is Nahida?"
Qin Yu murmured, a vague sense of loss in his heart.
He opened his mouth, but was helpless.
Since her mother had come looking for her, it was time for the little angel to go home.
Was Nahida leaving?
He suddenly felt reluctant to part.
"Brother Qin Yu..."
Nahida heard Qin Yu's thoughts, and her heart trembled.
The intense emotional fluctuation was transmitted to Rukkhadevata.
She was on the verge of taking over and confessing to Qin Yu.
She didn't want to be separated from the warm sun!
Suddenly, Rukkhadevata's voice rang out:
"Do you really want to be honest?"
Nahida shook her head and slowly hugged herself.
As the God of Wisdom, she didn't know.
She just wanted to stay by Qin Yu's side.
But this feeling had quietly taken root and sprouted, becoming increasingly complex.
"Mom, what do you think?"
The little Dormant God asked the great Dormant God.
"You and I are of the same origin."
Rukkhadevata chuckled lightly.
You are me, and I...
"But I still want to be your daughter."
Nahida revealed a healing and warm smile.
Rukkhadevata was the deity she had always admired and strived for.
If she could receive care and guidance...
Nahida would become even better.
And would she no longer disappoint the people of Sumeru?
"...Is that so? You think so."
"My daughter."
Rukkhadevata sighed lightly, accepting her words.
World... forget me...
Soon, you will replace everything of Rukkhadevata.
Consider it my debt to you.
If this can bring you a moment of happiness...
"Mom?"
"What is it?"
"Should I..."
The little Dormant God clasped her hands, asking somewhat timidly.
Rukkhadevata symbolized supreme wisdom, she must...
"I don't know."
"Eh? Bu-but."
Does Mom also have things she doesn't know, just like Nahida?
"Believe in yourself, Nahida."
Rukkhadevata said softly, her voice gentle.
Your wisdom should not be so concerned with others' opinions.
More importantly, consider yourself.
"Believe in myself?"
Nahida murmured, her eyes sparkling.
...
In reality.
"That child Nahida went to the restroom."
Facing Qin Yu's question, Rukkhadevata smiled.
"...Mm."
Qin Yu nodded, his expression complex.
Isn't that child afraid of the dark?
Just as he was lost in thought.
"There's something you haven't said yet."
Ei suddenly spoke, her gaze fixed on Rukkhadevata.
"Didn't you already pass away?"