Qin Mouren quietly leaned closer, looking up at the sky.
Cough… It's spring again, the weather is so nice.
"Mhm."
Standing still by the river, Eula lowered her head and gave a soft hum, lost in thought.
But clearly, this aloof and proud knightly lady was still immersed in the shock and blow she had just received.
"Shall we take a walk and chat?"
Qin Yu smiled and openly admired Eula's profile.
Fair skin, exquisite features.
Her aloofness, which made her difficult to get along with, only served to accentuate her innate noble elegance, making her beautiful and captivating.
"Whatever."
Eula turned her face away, huffing lightly.
…
The river was clear, echoing with a ding-dong sound.
The two of them bathed in the sunlight, strolling along the lush riverbank, leisurely and content.
"Here, this is for you."
Facing the gentle breeze, one always felt refreshed.
Qin Yu stopped, plucked a delicate, blooming flower, and presented it to Eula.
Beautiful lady, please accept it.
"…"
Eula silently extended her hands, cradling the flower in her palms.
She pursed her lips, glanced at the warm smile of Qin Yu, her gaze distant.
For a noble young lady who was not yet married, a flower from a man carried a hint of ambiguity that could not be casually responded to.
What if she accepted it, in the eyes of outsiders…
"Is the flower pretty?"
Eula let out a soft huff, gently tucking the flower behind her ear, her chin raised proudly.
She never cared about noble customs; instead, she would choose to defy them.
It was just a flower gifted by a pen pal…
It wasn't like she had any other intentions.
"It's very beautiful, Miss Eula, a perfect match."
Qin Yu examined her for a moment before stating seriously.
First compliment the person, then the item.
A standard combo, nothing more.
"You insolent fellow, what… what are you talking about!"
Eula, sensing the flirtatious undertones in his words, changed color and said fiercely.
Before she could act, she noticed the smile on Qin Yu's face.
Her originally aggressive demeanor immediately deflated, and she turned her face away lightly.
Eula felt a ripple in her heart, her thoughts complex.
Hmph, such a glib-tongued fellow.
"Can you tell me what's on your mind now?"
Qin Yu smiled, gazing at the sparkling river, and let out a long sigh.
It was a shame that the "master of emotions" and "love consultant" were not around.
When it came to heart-to-heart talks, he still had to step in himself.
"You already guessed, so why make fun of me?"
Eula's expression became unnatural, and she hugged her arms, whispering.
Whether it was the astonishing combat power of Yelan, or the technological equipment she had never seen before.
In comparison, she was clearly the one who had been completely outmatched.
And yet, from the very beginning, she had been full of confidence, wanting to show off in front of Qin Yu.
Thinking of this, Eula felt even more ashamed.
It made her feel like an idiot, it was too embarrassing.
If you want to laugh, just laugh!
"Still thinking about the sparring match?"
Seeing that Eula finally nodded in admission, Qin Yu's smile deepened.
He looked like a mischievous boy relishing the sight of a young girl secretly wiping away tears after a successful prank.
"No laughing! I will train hard, defeat you honorably, and complete my revenge!"
Eula could no longer maintain her composure and said, embarrassed and annoyed.
"Heh, it seems you're full of motivation."
Qin Yu sidestepped, dodging the knightly lady's fist attack.
He took out a wooden sword and threw one to her.
"This is…"
Eula caught the wooden sword and gracefully twirled a few sword flowers.
As if understanding something, her beautiful eyes lit up with surprise.
Humble yet not subservient, Qin Yu earned even more points in her eyes.
No, it was just another reason to hold a grudge.
"Do you want to spar? I've long wanted to experience the Knights of Favonius swordsmanship."
Qin Yu beckoned, inviting her to attack, his pen pal.
"Alright then, be careful!"
A passionate battle began.
…
"Qin Yu… stop… stop for a moment…"
On the grass, two sword shadows crossed, then separated.
Eula panted slightly, straightening her slender willow-like waist.
Seeing her flushed face and glistening sweat, it was clear her stamina was starting to falter.
The once-hard wooden sword was already covered in cuts, a testament to the intensity of the fight.
"Alright, let's stop here for now."
Qin Yu sheathed his wooden sword and chuckled.
Judging by his effortless demeanor, he could have gone on for several more rounds.
"This level of strength and endurance… I really don't know how you trained to this point."
Eula huffed, indirectly admitting the outcome of the sparring match.
Though she was reluctant to admit it, Qin Yu's strength was indeed unfathomable; he had almost been feeding her openings the entire time.
After a fierce battle, she had naturally gained a lot.
She needed more time to slowly digest these insights.
…
The two walked together under the shade of the trees and sat down.
With the misunderstanding resolved, their relationship naturally drew closer.
"Let's rest for a bit."
Qin Yu poured a cup of water and offered it to Eula.
"…Thank you."
Eula raised her face, flushed from the exercise, and was no longer so aloof.
She reached out to take the cup, her fingertips brushing his.
Both froze for a moment, their eyes meeting.
A gentle breeze carried the fragrance of wild grass.
It rustled their hair and stirred something soft within their hearts.
Spring had arrived, the weather was truly pleasant.
Only then did they realize how intimately they were sitting together, their backs against the large tree.
"…"
Eula's face seemed to sweat even more, faintly steaming.
"I'll get you a towel."
Qin Yu snapped back to reality, coughed lightly, and averted his gaze.
The atmosphere had become… awkward.
"…"
Eula lowered her head, gazing at the gently rippling water, her eyes soft.
This time, she had won, hadn't she?
"Qin Yu."
"Yes?"
"I want to…"
…
Under the shade of the trees, Eula raised her gun again, aiming into the distance.
That's right, the unyielding knightly lady decided to challenge her archery skills once more, to redeem herself.
But as she reached for the gun…
"Relax, don't tense up your body."
Qin Yu looked at Eula, who was clearly anxious but unable to calm down, and sighed helplessly.
Judging by her expression, the previous guidance had been completely ineffective.
Indeed, he was now her personal, hands-on instructor.
"Then why don't you help me… Ya!"
Eula was being stubborn again.
But before she could finish her sentence, her delicate body trembled, and she let out a cute cry.
"Relax, feel my movements."
Qin Yu stood behind Eula, his hands gently resting on her shoulders.
In that moment, soft flesh was close at hand, and a faint fragrance wafted up.
He could also see her proud chest enclosed by her raised arms, threatening to spill out.
No wonder her archery was poor; the case was solved.
"Cough… In short, relax your shoulders."
Qin Yu's fingers applied a slight pressure, kneading.
"Mmm…"
Eula bit her lip, feeling an electric, unusual sensation spread through her body.
Her body felt hot, seemingly more sensitive.
Suddenly, Qin Yu's hands began to move down her shoulders, to her arms.
"You… you're taking advantage of me…!"
Eula turned her head slightly, only to feel a faint, scorching breath on her neck.
It even seemed to be drilling deeper through her collar…!
"You're overthinking it. Right now, aim and shoot."
Qin Yu said helplessly, leaning back slightly.
My pen pal, don't twist your waist so much.
If there's a rear-end collision accident, who will be fully liable?