Sumeru.
As the morning sun streamed through the window, Qin Yu opened his eyes.
Ugh, it’s a bit hot.
First, he gently unlatched the little grass god, who was curled up and clinging to him.
“Time to get up, the sun is already high in the sky.”
Qin Yu pinched Nahida’s delicate, soft cheek and said gently.
A new day had begun.
“Mmm, my sun… good morning.”
The white fluffball in his arms stirred, then, like a little kitten, stretched languidly.
She rubbed her eyes sleepily, seeming not quite awake yet.
Clearly, she was being pampered.
So sleepy, I need a kiss to wake up.
“You truly are a little lazy pig.”
Qin Yu chuckled dotingly and kissed Nahida’s pouting little lips.
“Hehe… another day filled with the sun’s energy.”
Nahida shook her little head, a sweet, warm smile gracing her pretty face.
She was wearing a simple camisole nightgown, her hair slightly disheveled.
Bathed in the warm sunlight, she looked like a little angel fallen to earth.
Her slightly pursed lips were utterly adorable.
…
Nahida placed her hands on the bed, sitting in a cross-legged position, leaning against Qin Yu’s chest.
Qin Yu, meanwhile, held a comb in one hand and a hair tie in the other, styling her hair.
Today was a special day, so she needed to spend more time on her appearance.
“There, how is it?”
Qin Yu tilted his head, his hands resting on Nahida’s delicate shoulders.
“Mmm! I like it.”
Nahida gazed at her beautiful reflection in the mirror, her eyes sparkling.
What she loved most, of course, was the warmth behind her.
She tilted her head up and pecked Qin Yu on the cheek.
Who could resist this?
The two lingered in front of the mirror for a while longer.
After washing up.
“My sun, let me do it today.”
Nahida put on a small apron, her fair little feet standing on a stool.
She was going to prepare a special breakfast for Qin Yu.
And for mother and Nilou.
Of course, it would be a regular breakfast.
In the kitchen, the little grass god hummed a tune, surrounded by the playful Aranara, creating a warm and beautiful atmosphere.
She was starting to feel more and more like a virtuous little wife.
…
“Hmm… regarding today’s schedule for the Lesser Lord Kusanali…”
Qin Yu leaned back in his chair, opening the document in his hand.
Today, he intended to cultivate an image of diligence.
It would start with reading the Akademiya’s documents.
Why could an outsider comment on the Akademiya’s work?
The Grand Sage, whom he had beaten soundly and banished to the desert, maintained a stable heart rate.
So stable, in fact, that only a straight line remained.
In essence, the Akademiya had finally welcomed back the deity they had longed for, the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
Just as they were about to execute a plan with even more insane ideas, projecting all of Sumeru City’s residents’ dreams into the Irminsul,
Such actions were naturally unacceptable to a deity.
Even the gentle little grass god felt the same.
“Nahida, this is your first trial.”
“Use your own power and wisdom to escape that cage.”
So said Madam Rukkhadevata.
And so…
The Akademiya would never forget that day.
Golems and mechs filled the sky, breaking through the Akademiya.
The guarding mercenaries had never witnessed such a scene and were utterly bewildered.
Not to mention the man standing amidst the mechs, wielding a Thunder blade, exuding a terrifying aura.
It was a one-sided battle.
Ultimately, Nahida, with the wisdom of a god, controlled the mechs to take over the Akademiya.
The reason for this upheaval?
The return of the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata was the reason.
Blindly pursuing divine wisdom had led the Akademiya down the wrong path.
An unhealthy obsession with knowledge from the Irminsul had stifled imaginative thinking, and the scene of various schools of thought flourishing was no more.
This was arrogance.
The current Akademiya had disappointed the gods.
Of course, there was also the most crucial point.
“Lesser Lord Kusanali is my daughter, the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.”
And later…
Those involved in the dream project from the various academies were reorganized, and those who should be imprisoned were imprisoned.
As for the key sages and the Grand Sage involved…
“My sun, breakfast is ready!”
Nahida, who had been busy in the kitchen, turned her head and said softly.
“Mmm, coming.”
Qin Yu looked at the warm-smiling, carefree white-haired little angel and smiled faintly.
The compassionate Lesser Lord, even when facing those who had harmed her, would leave a way out.
Exile.
Perhaps this was the harshest punishment she could conceive of.
But…
It didn’t matter, Qin Yu would handle it.
Nahida was still the same gentle little angel.
But some people would have to pay the price.
Being buried in the desert, their flesh and blood pecked away from their bones by vultures, was still too kind to them.
…
“Today is a day for the people to spontaneously hold a float parade.”
Qin Yu nodded, trying to get into work mode.
It was quite a touching development, in retrospect.
When the people of Sumeru learned that the Lesser Lord Kusanali was the daughter of the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata,
They quickly grew fond of the adorable white-haired loli.
She was transitioning from a mascot to a national idol.
Even the wise Nahida couldn’t quite understand this outcome.
But in Qin Yu’s eyes…
Put aside the worship of gods for now.
After leaving the Sanctuary of Surasthana, Lesser Lord Kusanali had reorganized the Akademiya, resolved issues like the Withering and Eleazar, demonstrating the wisdom of a second-generation deity.
Coupled with the subtle promotion by Qin Yu and Madam Rukkhadevata,
With the added "cute daughter" persona buff, it naturally touched people’s soft spots.
Who could refuse a little angel?
“My sun, open wide~”
Nahida sat on Qin Yu’s lap, swinging her little legs.
“I’m working.”
Qin Yu mumbled around the food.
“Be good, here~”
Damn it, it was impossible to become diligent while being with Nahida, who radiated maternal warmth.
Qin Yu, Qin Yu, you can’t let yourself fall into such decadence!
So, Qin Yu decided to toss aside the documents and eat breakfast with Nahida.
Decadent, so decadent.
Just as the two were enjoying their warm moment,
A knock suddenly came from the door.
“My dear daughter, time to wake up.”