However, the sound of the wind outside never ceased, making it impossible for Kiana☆ to calm down. Even with her eyes closed, the scene from earlier replayed in her mind.
Every gust of wind against the window sent her nerves taut again, keeping her from falling asleep.
Kiana☆ tossed and turned in bed, filled with anxiety and fear. She tried to hide under the blanket, but the wind noise still pierced through, as if trying to consume her.
Finally, unable to endure it anymore, Kiana☆ jumped out of bed, grabbed her pillow, and walked out of her room.
Knock knock knock...
The knocking echoed clearly through the silent night.
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On the other side, in Fu Lin's room, he was currently sitting cross-legged on the bed. The "Doraemon pouch" was casually tossed to the side as he stared seriously at an egg the size of a human head, muttering to himself,
"A golden light just to produce this thing? A giant egg?"
But considering that it was golden light, the egg definitely wasn't ordinary. He narrowed his eyes and examined it closely.
The egg was a faint light green all over, and its exterior was tightly wrapped in countless tiny scales.
When Fu Lin gently touched it, he felt a cold and smooth sensation, like touching a venomous snake, making his hair stand on end.
Then, out of curiosity, Fu Lin lightly tapped the shell with his finger, and a crisp sound rang out, indicating that the shell was quite hard—far beyond that of any normal egg.
In the end, Fu Lin helplessly turned to the system's description.
[ A mysterious egg ]
However, such a simple description didn't provide him with any additional information. He couldn't help but fall into deep thought, considering all the possibilities.
Suddenly, a gleam flashed through Fu Lin's eyes as a bold guess sprang to mind.
"Could it be… this egg belongs to some kind of powerful creature? Judging by the scales on the outside, could it be…"
Fu Lin narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the green egg, and confidently said,
"A dragon?"
[ The egg: … ]
However, now wasn't the best time to hatch the egg, and Fu Lin had no clue how to go about doing so.
After thinking for a while, Fu Lin decided to put the egg away for now and wait for a better opportunity.
Fu Lin rubbed his chin and revealed a sly smile,
"I've got it. Once we're back, how about asking Bella for help? She's a female dragon herself—she definitely knows more about egg hatching than I do!"
Fu Lin looked at the pill in his hand and murmured, "And this soul restoration pill—I'll give it to Kiana☆ tomorrow."
Just then, a knock came from the door, interrupting Fu Lin's thoughts. He turned his head in confusion and wondered,
"Who would be knocking at this hour?"
He quickly put on clothes, hurriedly stored the egg, pill, and Doraemon pouch into the system space, then walked to the door and cautiously opened it, poking his head out.
Looking down, Fu Lin saw a small figure hugging a pillow—it was Kiana☆.
Kiana☆ looked up at Fu Lin, her appearance pitiful and lovable, evoking sympathy. Her big eyes glistened with tears, as if she had been deeply wronged.
"Fu Lin~"
Kiana☆ softly called his name, her voice tinged with a hint of coquettishness.
Fu Lin, however, clearly hadn't expected Kiana☆ to knock on his door in the middle of the night. He was stunned for a moment, but seeing her pitiful look made his heart soften a little.
He opened the door and asked with concern, "Kiana☆, what's wrong?"
As he spoke, Fu Lin gently patted her head.
However, Kiana didn't respond. Instead, she straightened her posture, walked into the room, tossed her pillow on the bed, and threw herself onto the soft mattress.
Fortunately, Fu Lin was quick and grabbed the back of her collar just in time. The two locked eyes as he slowly asked,
"What are you trying to do?"
Kiana☆, her feet dangling in the air, awkwardly scratched her cheek, then gently bit her lip. A trace of shyness flickered in her eyes as she lowered her head and whispered,
"The wind outside is too strong, it's making the windows rattle… I… I'm scared… Can I sleep with you?"
After speaking, Kiana☆ looked up at Fu Lin with expectant eyes, as if waiting for his response.
Fu Lin set Kiana☆ down after hearing this. Though he was tempted to agree, reason told him he couldn't—otherwise he'd risk being smitten by something called the [ F B I ]—so he refused,
"No."
Kiana☆ pouted upon hearing this, her adorable little face full of dissatisfaction as she grumbled,
"Hmph! Fu Lin, you're so stingy!"
After saying that, Kiana☆ still seemed unwilling to give up, clenching her little fists and lightly thumping Fu Lin's chest.
Fu Lin looked helpless, silently facepalming as he gazed at the unreasonable Kiana☆ in front of him.
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The next morning, golden sunlight streamed softly into the room through thin curtains.
Kiana☆ slowly opened her eyes, lazily stretched her body, then suddenly turned her head as if recalling something. She scanned the room, looking for Fu Lin, but realized he wasn't there.
She chuckled and looked at the blanket that belonged to Fu Lin, gently bringing it to her nose and taking a deep breath.
A faint fragrance instantly filled her nose—fresh and pleasant, like spring flowers and grass—warm and gentle, making her feel comforted and at ease.
"So nice… Totally different from Dad. Didn't he say if a room is clean and has no smell, the person is either a trap or gay? No, I have to confirm again…"
"???"
Fu Lin pushed the door open and saw Kiana☆ already awake, her face buried in his blanket. He silently walked over, listening to her muttering, and his face darkened.
"Kiana☆!"
"Huh?"
Kiana☆ snapped out of it and looked at the suddenly appearing Fu Lin. Her mind went blank, and her face turned visibly red.
With a dark expression, Fu Lin picked her up and carried her out of the room, then directly tossed her outside.
Kiana☆ remained stunned until the loud slam of the door snapped her back to reality.
"It's over… I'm done for… I shouldn't have been curious… Fu Lin definitely thinks I'm a pervert now!"
Kiana☆'s face was bright red as she covered her cheeks with both hands, stomping her feet in place, filled with shame and regret.
How could she have done something so embarrassing? Not only did she secretly smell someone's blanket—she even got caught in the act! How could she face Fu Lin again?
"What do I do… what do I do…"
Kiana☆ spun around in panic, blaming herself and racking her brain for a way to fix the situation.
Meanwhile, Fu Lin sat inside the room, looking frustrated as he slumped in a chair. He never expected Kiana☆ to do something like that… though it kind of made sense?
Fu Lin sighed and shook his head. That thought calmed him a bit, but it still left him feeling awkward.
"What smelled nice? I didn't smell anything…"
He looked at the blanket on the bed, brought it to his nose, and sniffed. He didn't detect anything special—just a faint scent of detergent.
Fu Lin furrowed his brow, doubting what Kiana said. After a while, he sighed and set down the blanket, heading for the bathroom.
Outside, Kiana☆ was still agonizing over how to face Fu Lin again, even considering hiding somewhere to avoid the inevitable awkward encounter.
Just then, Siegfried came out and saw Kiana already awake. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as he asked,
"Kiana☆, why are you up so early this time?"
Kiana☆'s heart skipped a beat, but she quickly acted casual and laughed,
"Of course it's because I'm eager to go on a mission with Dad! I can't wait!"
As she spoke, her eyes lit up and she grabbed Siegfried's hand, trying to pull him outside.
Siegfried, seeing her so enthusiastic, felt both awkward and surprised. He frowned slightly, stroking his chin—he had a sense she was hiding something—but didn't press it.
He just smiled and said,
"Maybe change your clothes first."
Kiana☆ looked down and realized she was still in her pajamas. Her face turned red as she scratched her head awkwardly, then dashed back to her room.
A moment later, Kiana☆ reappeared at the door, now dressed in clean, warm clothes. She said to Siegfried,
"Kiana☆ is ready and waiting to head out!"
As she spoke, she glanced toward Fu Lin's room from time to time, secretly praying he wouldn't come out right now.
However, just as Siegfried was about to set out, Kiana suddenly stopped, looked at Fu Lin's room, and said,
"Dad, can I borrow your weapons for a bit?"