"It's Sister...!"
Misty water vapor filled the air, the temperature gradually rising.
Yae Miko's long eyelashes trembled, her hands tightly gripping the yukata.
She took a deep breath.
As the Electro Archon, even when facing a Demon God, she was the one chasing and striking with her sword.
But at this moment, facing Qin Yu, she was a little flustered.
What should she do? She was going to be alone with Yu!
Just as Yae Miko fell into silence, engaged in an internal struggle.
"Yae?"
Qin Yu, seeing Yae standing there as if in a daze, called out softly.
After a brief moment of surprise and unexpectedness, came eager anticipation.
A rare moment for the two of them.
Since they were here, didn't she want to properly inspect the work?
Splash—
Qin Yu slowly stood up.
At this moment, he was, naturally, completely open.
After all, they were already like an old married couple, no need to be coy.
Wading through the water, he wanted to come to Yae's side.
He was a decent person.
Even though the Great Leader's shoulders were smooth and fair.
Her waist was slender, her legs white and long.
And there was the Tenshukaku, which was clearly of significant importance.
Was that important? That wasn't important.
Qin Yu swore he didn't glance any more than necessary.
Hurry up and come down, Yae.
It's so cold to stand in place for too long.
"Yu... you stand there first."
Yae, seeing Qin Yu lurking in the water like a crocodile about to pounce, quickly called out to him.
It really wasn't convenient right now.
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Qin Yu, seeing Yae not responding, was bewildered.
What was going on?
Confusion, bewilderment, even doubt.
The emotion of resentment surged within him.
Even understanding martial arts should have a limit.
How long has it been, Yae?
You can't always let Ei bear the burden for you!
"It's not what you think, Yu."
Yae murmured softly, her gaze gentle.
In fact, the purpose of coming here to find Yu was something the sisters both knew.
Yae had already made up her mind.
She was going to confess everything to Yu.
After all... Yu was the father of the child, and he deserved to know.
But she never expected her sister to suddenly "bring" her to Yu under the pretense of relaxing.
In the end, it was her sister who encouraged and pushed her?
Although she had been the one pushing Ei these past few days.
Just then.
"Yae, did you sneak over to find me?"
Qin Yu smiled, feigning a relaxed demeanor, his voice gentle and caring.
He seemed to sense that Yae had something on her mind.
"You could say that... Actually, there's something I want to tell you."
Yae pursed her lips, finally making up her mind.
As soon as she finished speaking, she slowly released her hands.
With a swish, something seemed to slide down.
This sudden openness was unexpected.
Great Leader, if you're like this, I won't be sleepy anymore!
"Yu, catch me."
Yae murmured, extending her hands.
Qin Yu naturally gently held her hands, helping her step onto the small stones at the edge of the water.
The beauty's cheeks blushed slightly, and her fair, tender jade feet stepped out.
Ripples spread out and submerged into them.
Yae instinctively raised her eyes, meeting Qin Yu's gaze.
So Yu had been silently accompanying and protecting her all along.
"Yu, thank you."
Yae offered a faint smile.
Her somewhat damp purple hair was casually draped over her exquisite, mature face with a mature aura, her smile breathtakingly beautiful.
No matter what, you're willing to encourage me and be my support, right?
"...Mm!"
Qin Yu smiled and nodded emphatically.
Then, under Yae's surprised gaze, he opened his arms and boldly, greedily pulled her into an embrace.
"If you have any troubles, tell me."
Qin Yu rested his head on Yae's shoulder, murmuring softly.
"Hmph, I'm afraid if I tell you, it will become your trouble."
Yae's eyes were gentle, and she couldn't help but raise her hand and lightly hit him.
"How could that be?"
Qin Yu chuckled, not taking it to heart.
Whatever surprises there were, just say them.
Just kidding, he was super brave.
...
Compared to the affectionate Qin Yu and Yae enjoying their time alone.
On the other side, the atmosphere was more serious.
"Really... I had to be the one to step in as the elder sister."
Ei snorted lightly, her gaze sweeping over the two fox ladies.
Don't you two go in and cause trouble, understood?
When the cook gets serious, her standing in the family clearly increases by a large margin.
"Ei, are you planning to lay your cards on the table?"
Kitsune Saiguu smiled faintly, playing with the pink hair of the divine child beside her.
Thanks to that dream, the women had a moment of frankness.
Since then, they had gradually come to their senses.
Since everyone knew about Yae carrying a baby, why keep testing each other?
Wouldn't it be more interesting to simply become spectators and cheer for Yae and Yu from the side?
So...
Ei, the Divine Child, and Kitsune Saiguu formed a "procreation alliance."
The goal was for Yae to confess about the child to Yu tonight, achieving a crucial victory in the Archon War!
"Sigh... I finally found an interesting story, and it seems it's about to reach its conclusion."
The Divine Child sighed softly, patting away Kitsune Saiguu's hand.
"Speaking of which, is the child a boy or a girl, and what should we name them?"
Kitsune Saiguu's eyes lit up, and she put her arm around the Divine Child's shoulder, enthusiastically planning.
With the blessings of the two Grand Guuji like her and the Divine Child, Yae's child would surely grow up in happiness and joy!
"How about Yae Publishing House holding a vote?"
"Hey—this is a very serious matter for the Narukami family!"
"Heh, if that idiot Yae were in charge, she might name it 'Cannon'."
"??"
Just as the two fox ladies were bickering as usual.
"I say, you two, where is the dignity and solemnity of a Grand Guuji?"
Ei raised her hand and lightly tapped the tops of both their heads.
Such discussions were like children's chatter.
"The child's godmother..."
Someone asked.
"Of course it's me!"
Ei patted her proud chest without a second thought.
It's about reasoning, after all.
"It's not certain who the child will like, it's fair competition."
The Divine Child and Kitsune Saiguu exchanged glances, neither willing to back down.
"They'll definitely like me, their sister."
Ei was already researching baby food recipes.
But soon, she reacted and quickly shook her head.
How come she herself was leading the charge in researching this?
"I almost got sidetracked by you two, I need to talk about the main issue!"
Ei lowered her voice slightly and said:
"You know, right? This outing to find Yu was a secret operation."
The Divine Child and Kitsune Saiguu exchanged glances and nodded slightly.
The entire Narukami family being out of the house, other than a party, was very suspicious.
Could it be...
"That's right, we could have detected it, and the Cryo Archon... possibly even other Archons."
At this point, the expressions of all the goddesses became extremely serious.
The Archon War had never truly ended.
One couldn't be careless now!
"It seems no one can approach this place tonight."
The Divine Child's purple eyes narrowed, her gaze flickering.
"That's right, after tonight..."
Before Ei could finish speaking, her expression changed slightly.
The Cryo elemental energy in the air was actually becoming active.
"How can it be that as soon as we mention the Cryo Archon, she arrives!"