"That's great, sister," Ei said, a relieved smile finally gracing her face as Raiden Makoto nodded in agreement.
She clasped Qin Yu's and her sister's hands, feeling the warmth in their palms. Makoto and Yu were both important people in her life, her happiness. When two such happinesses overlapped, the result was naturally double the joy. And this time, she wanted to keep her sister, to help her find her own happiness too. She and Yu would bless her.
"Ei," Qin Yu murmured softly, gently squeezing Ei's trembling hand. "Everyone will be by your side from now on. I promise." Of course, if the "great leader" wanted more children, he was more than willing.
"Yu..." Ei looked up at Yu, his gaze gentle, her heart filled with warmth. "Meeting you makes me truly happy." Just as she was about to lean into Qin Yu's embrace and get closer to him,
"Ei—don't do anything strange in front of your sister," a stern voice interrupted, making Ei stiffen. It was Raiden Makoto, looking at her silly sister with mock displeasure. "Honestly, is Qin Yu that attractive? He's practically stolen your soul."
"Sister...!" Ei lowered her head, her face flushing, and playfully tugged on Makoto's hand with a hint of defiance.
"Ei?" Qin Yu blinked, observing Ei's reaction, his eyes lighting up. "Great leader, are you acting spoiled? It sounds a bit indecent, seeing the usually aloof great leader acting like a shy young girl... he..."
"?" As expected, Qin was glared back at. The great leader was still his great leader; he couldn't be easily contradicted.
"Heh heh... No wonder Ei always seemed to have something on her mind," Raiden Makoto said, her gaze soft as she watched the two interacting playfully. Seeing her sister find happiness, even if she were to pass away in the end, was enough. With that thought, she looked at Qin Yu and winked meaningfully. "So... your greedy little boyfriend was already setting his sights on your sister from the beginning." Raiden Makoto was also curious about what Qin Yu intended to do with her. Her sister must have witnessed certain things to be so confident.
"Cough... No, I didn't have any such thoughts!" Qin Yu quickly explained under Makoto's teasing gaze. But he quickly realized his words sounded even stranger. How could he be digging himself into a deeper hole? He was a decent person!
"Even more suspicious," Makoto hummed, pulling Ei closer to her. "My dear sister, you must stay away from strange people from now on. If you get bullied, it'll be too late to regret it."
"Mhm, I'll listen to you, sister," Ei said, moving to Makoto's side and leaning gently on her shoulder. Qin Yu was indeed becoming bolder. Sister was still the most reliable, far better than any best friend.
"Heh heh... Good girl," Raiden Makoto's lips curved into a slight smile, a hint of smugness in her eyes. She tilted her chin at Qin Yu. "Well, do you know now who Ei likes to get close to the most?"
"Ei?" Qin Yu, witnessing the sisters' harmonious and affectionate moment, felt a mixture of amusement and exasperation. Was he being rejected?
"Sister, hurry up and let Qin Yu start!" Ei gently released Makoto's hand and pushed her towards Qin Yu.
"Then, what should I do?" Raiden Makoto curiously poked Qin Yu, looking at him from left to right. He didn't seem to be hiding any special little tools. Could they be inside his clothes?
"No need to worry, I'll take the initiative," Qin Yu said with a slight smile, extending his hand. Brilliant gold light bloomed from his palm, weaving and intertwining to form threads. A net of the four directions. Even the weakest soul, once caught in the net, would not dissipate. And Raiden Makoto was the first Archon-level existence Qin Yu intended to save.
"Mmm... a very magical power," Makoto blinked her violet eyes, curiously bending down to get closer to Qin Yu. "Try touching it." Qin Yu raised his hand slightly, allowing Makoto to feel its warmth up close.
"Don't worry, sister. Yu successfully rescued the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata before," Ei said softly from the side, seeing Makoto hesitate to reach out.
"..." Qin Yu was startled. Why was she suddenly mentioning...
"Greater Lord Rukkhadevata?" Makoto exclaimed in surprise, lifting her head. Qin Yu had actually had some connection with the gentle and beautiful Greater Lord Rukkhadevata? She hadn't expected Ei's little boyfriend to be quite capable.
"Well... yes, I did have some exchanges with Madame Rukkhadevata," Qin Yu replied instinctively, his mind a bit dazed. As soon as he spoke, he sensed the scent of impending disaster. Wait, was something wrong just now? Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat. Did he just say "Madame"? Qin Yu, in danger! As expected, in the next moment...
"Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, Madame?" Makoto's small mouth gaped, looking at Qin Yu in shock. "I've been gone for so long, and Buer is already married?!"
"..." Ei narrowed her violet eyes, also looking at Qin Yu. She had always found the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata suspicious. That night, she had even said something about having children with Qin Yu... She hadn't even dated anyone, so where would children come from?
"This is actually very complicated... it's about academic papers..." Facing the scrutiny of the two sisters, Qin Yu's face stiffened. Qin Yu was once again on the verge of a catastrophic failure. After a period of weak defense,
"Is that so? Buer is indeed gentle and mature, just like a married woman," Makoto nodded thoughtfully and looked at Ei. She was of a similar stature to her sister. However... A hint of suspicion flashed in Raiden Makoto's violet eyes. Being perceptive, she triggered her sixth sense as an older sister. There seemed to be an unusual relationship between Qin Yu and the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. What could it be?
"Mm, indeed," Qin Yu agreed, after all, hugging her made one involuntarily sink... cough cough. He stopped overthinking, relieved. This time, there definitely wouldn't be a disaster.
"Sister, hurry up!" Ei, noticing Makoto's gaze drifting towards her chest, urged her on.
"Oh right, sorry Qin Yu," Makoto snapped back to reality, quickly placing her small hand on Qin Yu's. He must have been tired holding it out in front of them sisters for so long.
"It's fine, I have good stamina," Qin Yu smiled and shook his head, activating the contract. Instantly, golden light enveloped Raiden Makoto and flowed into her soul.
"Mmm... Qin Yu's..." Raiden Makoto let out a soft hum, feeling an unprecedented warmth. At the same time, she was surprised to find her soul solidifying, no longer weak. It felt like a dream.
...
"She... really came back?" Makoto looked at Qin Yu, her beautiful eyes shimmering in the brilliant golden light. This man was so special.
"How do you feel?" Qin Yu looked at Makoto, who was pursing her lips slightly, lost in thought. Makoto, who cherished all beautiful things, was also a beautiful existence. This time, he couldn't just leave without saying goodbye.
"Of course, I feel exceptionally good!" Makoto tilted her head, a warm, spring-like smile gracing her face, radiant and charming. She held Qin Yu's hand, feeling the soul-deep bond between them. It seemed she could no longer be separated from Qin Yu. The red threads of fate intertwined at the same point, slightly messy.
"Qin Yu, you...!" Suddenly, Makoto's eyes widened slightly. She sensed a presence. While other red threads were still entangled, one thread had already merged into Qin Yu. ...The aura of the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. Her sister's little boyfriend was snatched away by another woman?!