The plan of Nahida had already succeeded for the most part.
She eagerly took Qin Yu's hand.
"My Sun, let's play a game together."
She tilted her delicate face upwards, her smile radiating healing energy.
Wobbling, she looked incredibly adorable.
"Alright."
Qin Yu smiled and gently picked up the little angel.
He felt a bit of anticipation at the thought of playing games with the cute white-haired loli.
"..."
Great Tree King's smile remained gentle, but she sensed something was amiss.
Nahida had disconnected from her.
The God of Wisdom, belatedly realizing.
Not only wanting to sneak a bite, but also wanting to enjoy it alone?
Her well-behaved daughter was no longer well-behaved.
"What are you thinking about?"
Ei stepped in front of the Great Tree King, blocking her gaze from Qin Yu.
The great leader tilted her chin slightly, exuding authority.
From this moment on, no one would be able to poach the prize cabbage she had raised on her territory.
Not even the God of Wisdom.
"..."
Nahida blinked her large eyes, her small face innocent.
As expected, everything was within her predictions; the Raiden Shogun could indeed keep her mother in check.
What wicked thoughts could a white-haired loli possibly have?
She just wanted to get closer to her Sun.
"Heh... Nothing."
The Great Tree King smiled slightly, a hint of nostalgia in her tone.
Her five-hundred-year-old, well-behaved daughter had finally grown up.
"Ei."
Makoto came to her sister's side, their gazes meeting.
This feeling that someone would definitely try to sneak a bite in the end... who would it be?
There were only three women here, so she could exclude herself.
Did Ei need to sneak a bite?
So that left only...
The Great Tree King's "schemes" must be guarded against.
"Let's go."
Ei reassured her sister with a look and took the lead, her long legs clad in delicate black silk striding towards the Sacred Sakura.
Don't ask where the thigh-high socks came from, or where the black silk appeared from.
Just know that Qin had "borrowed" them from Sandrone.
...
Qin Yu, holding Nahida, watched the three women gradually walk away.
"My Sun, let's go quickly."
Nahida hugged Qin Yu's neck, her eyes sparkling.
It was long-awaited cuddle time, and she didn't have to worry about her mother interrupting.
It was simply perfect.
"What game should we play?"
Qin Yu playfully flicked Nahida's little nose and asked softly.
As he spoke, he casually chose a direction and began to walk.
The great leader's tranquil abode was quite spacious; they could sleep directly after playing if they got tired, no problem.
"Hmm, Nahida needs to think carefully."
The white-haired loli puffed out her cheeks, a troubled expression on her face.
There were so many games she wanted to play with her Sun.
Which one should she choose?
"You can think of a few more."
Qin Yu chuckled, looking at the little angel nestled in his arms.
Her expression was too adorable.
So adorable that he wanted to take a bite.
"Yes! My Sun is the best!"
Upon hearing this, Nahida's small face broke into a warm, healing smile.
The next moment, she quietly leaned close to Qin Yu's face.
"Peck."
Like a dragonfly touching water, the soft, cool sensation was gone as quickly as it came.
The sneak attack was successful.
"Nahida?"
Qin Yu blinked and looked at the little angel whose face was slightly flushed.
Is it really okay to do this behind your mother's back?
"This is also part of the game."
Nahida swung her little feet, looking innocent.
As the God of Wisdom, she would never lie.
"Oh—so it's a little game."
Qin Yu smiled and didn't expose her little ploy.
After all, who could refuse to get close to a cute little angel?
He was honest, and deserved praise.
"Have you decided on the game?"
"Yes, I've decided."
Nahida nodded, but didn't reveal the answer immediately.
She simply held Qin Yu and directed him where to go.
Qin Yu smiled helplessly at Nahida, who was building suspense.
Had this girl learned some bad habits from her mother?
...
Soon, they arrived at a small grove.
"Nahida, are you sure it's here again?"
Qin Yu's expression was odd.
Wait, why "again"?
Qin realized.
Small groves were notorious for accidents.
Recently, he had been making mistakes, and his instincts were on alert.
"Yes, there's no one here to disturb us, it's perfect for doing..."
Nahida was placed on the grass by Qin Yu, and she began to untie her collar.
Finally, she could do interesting things with her Sun.
"Wait, what are you doing!"
Qin Yu realized something was wrong and reached out to grab Nahida's two small hands.
This, this can't be right!
"Eh? What's wrong?"
Nahida pulled a ribbon from her collar and asked, confused.
"So it was just a ribbon."
Qin Yu, looking at the innocent white-haired loli, breathed a sigh of relief.
He had been overthinking.
"My Sun, are you disappointed?"
Nahida blinked.
"Don't think nonsense, child."
Qin Yu squatted down and ruffled her little head.
As a decent person, why would he be disappointed?
Nahida felt indignant; she was the one who was like a child.
"The game is about to begin, please close your eyes first."
Qin Yu complied and closed his eyes.
The next moment, a smooth, delicate sensation brushed across his face.
At the same time, a slightly milky scent entered his nostrils.
"What is this?"
Qin Yu's vision went black.
"Let's play tag, I've covered your eyes with a ribbon."
Nahida prepared everything and hopped a short distance away.
She had already marked out the boundaries.
"This isn't difficult?"
Qin Yu smiled upon hearing this and was about to use his perception to cheat.
"You can't do that, my Sun."
Nahida warned, "The ribbon has the ability to block perception."
"Hiss, I can barely hear anything clearly."
Qin Yu stood up, felt his surroundings for a moment, and frowned slightly.
Even the footsteps were blurry.
This game was quite tricky.
"You have to try hard to catch Nahida."
Her childish voice, filled with laughter, gradually faded away.
The game had begun.
"Interesting."
Qin Yu, with his eyes covered, began to feel his way around.
Slowly, waiting for an opportunity...
"Got you!"
He sensed something and pounced like a hungry tiger.
Unfortunately, he missed.
"I'm not there."
Nahida took the opportunity to poke Qin Yu and giggled.
This girl, daring to provoke him.
"Very good, you mischievous little cat."
Qin Yu's competitive spirit was ignited.
He was going to get serious.
...
Just as Qin was playing games with Nahida.
On the other side, under the Sacred Sakura.
"That's what happened."
The three deities exchanged their opinions.
"Do you have any more questions?"
The Great Tree King gently gathered her hair, her posture elegant.
"Mm."
Ei nodded absently and looked into the distance.
Now a wife, she missed Yu a little.
Suddenly, her purple eyes lit up.
She would find an excuse to leave and then "accidentally" meet Yu.
"..."
The Great Tree King's lips curved upwards.
It seemed there was still a chance.
"You seem to be in a hurry."
Raiden Makoto looked at her and asked casually.
Trying to poach the Raiden family's prize cabbage?
She would see what the Great Tree King intended to do later.
"We've been talking for so long, how about we eat something?"
The Great Tree King broke the stalemate.
"I'll go pick some forest fruits first."
Since no one wanted to stay here, then... kuAiδugg
"I'll go fetch some spring water."
Ei left directly.
"..."
Makoto looked at the two women who left in tacit understanding, smelling the scent of the Archon War.
"They all want to find Yu?"
"Then I'll go too."
As an elder sister, it was only reasonable to help her sister guard her prize cabbage, right?
...
At this moment, Qin was still unaware of the seriousness of the situation.
He was once again targeted by the three goddesses.
...
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The author recovered from the fever today and feels like he's back.